The Hormone Genius Podcast

There have been many myths circulated about cycle tracking methods over the last 50 plus years, and Jamie & Teresa are going to go through the most common ones. We want you to be able to understand the truth and science to back up our abiity as women to know our bodies, and be able to fully intepret our fertility day in and day out. So buckle up, because this is a good ride through dispelling the...

Have you ever met someone whose wisdom is so deep, nurturing, and seasoned by life that you could sit and listen for hours? The kind of wisdom that carries both the gentleness of a mother and the insight of a scholar? That’s exactly what you’ll experience in today’s episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast. We’re thrilled to welcome Susan Wirtjes, RN, IBCLC, a true treasure in the world of women’s he...

Acne effects a huge amount of women up to 85% of women have experienced a form of acne in her lifetime. Up to 25% of women will still struggle with acne even in their 40's, so needless to say, acne is something most of us have experienced this condition and therefore, understanding how acne occurs and how to treat it will be a help to so many of our listeners. Jame & Teresa take a deep dive into t...

Welcome Dr. Kavita Desai to the Hormone Genius Podcast! Dr. Desai is a women’s health specialist and author of the newly released book, Lady Parts: Putting Women’s Health Back Into Women’s Hands. She has 13 years of clinical pharmacy experience and running her own integrated medical center. After being faced with her mother’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s, Dr. Desai was inspired to redirect he...

Have you ever been told you have an ovarian cyst? Many women have...in fact, up to 18% of women have had an abnormal ovarian cyst in their lifetime and 4% of women have visited the ER due to pain with an ovarian cyst. Did you know what type of cyst you had? was it functional, or pathological? Is it PCOS cysts? These are all questions we will dive into as we discuss all ovarian cysts today on The H...

In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a physician whose passion and expertise are transforming the world of women’s health—Dr. Monica Minjeur. Dr. Minjeur is a board-certified family medicine physician with advanced training in women's reproductive health. As a NaPro Medical Consultant and FEMM Medical Provider, she is uniquely equipped to uncover the root cause...

Jamie & Teresa interview another Hormone Genius redemption story today on our podcast. Alice will show us how through pain and suffering you can learn the genius of your own body, to heal and restore, and become whole again. She will take it to the next level by using her story to help other women to find the same restoration that she has in her own health journey. ALICE SCHWANTES, FCP has a passi...

When you think about the biggest health threat to women, what comes to mind? For many, the fear of cancer—especially breast cancer—looms large. But what if the real danger is something far more silent and far more deadly? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we pull back the curtain on a staggering truth: heart disease is the #1 killer of women, claiming lives at...

Today we welcome Karen Barbieri, from Pietra fitness! Pietra fitness combines our spiritual health into movement, strengthening and exercise. According to their website "Many forms of exercise—some of them ancient—have provided effective ways to strengthen the body, heal illness, and promote longevity. We recognize the good and true wherever it is found and do well to utilize physical movements th...

Jamie & Teresa are on a mission to help women become the genius of their own hormones—and that starts with truth, education, and empowerment. In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we’re diving deep into a topic that impacts millions of women yet is often misunderstood and under-discussed: the lesser-known side effects of hormonal birth control. Hormonal birth control is one of the most wi...

Welcome back to The Hormone Genius Podcast — Season 4 is here, and we’re so excited to be rolling out another year of empowering, science-backed content to help you become the genius of your own hormones! In this dynamic season opener, Jamie and Teresa catch you up on what’s new, share a few fun updates, and dive right into a foundational (and essential!) refresher on the hormones and phases of th...

Men have a hormone genius too! When it comes to fertility, it takes two to tango and we want to take a dive into the issue of male infertility today on The Hormone Genius. Male infertility affects 50% of couples who are dealing with infertility. For those who are struggling with male infertility, or for those of you just interested in learning more about male aspects of fertility then you will wan...

We are celebrating episode 100 of The Hormone Genius Podcast today. Without a doubt we would not be here today without all of YOU! All of our listeners and supporters in this last 3 years have organically grown our podcast to over 450,000 podcast listens in the last 3 yrs. Women’s lives have literally been changed by listening and we feel humbled and grateful for having been a small part of your j...

Today on The Hormone Genius we are joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane who is a guest for the 2nd time and is updating us on her organization, and now non-profit FACTS. Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician and Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS – a non profit organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals...

Jamie & Teresa wanted to squeeze in one more nutrition with the menstrual cycle episode this season! This episode will focus on the principles of fasting and incorporating this as a tool to help our bodies and our hormones. The inspiration behind this episode came from Jamie reading the book by Dr. Mindy Pelz called 'Fast Like a Girl', and how it inspired Jamie to really think about how fasting co...

Have you been wishing there was a resource for young women that would give them all the information they need to know about their body, their fertility cycle, and their hormones? Do you wish young women knew that there are alternatives to using birth control to treat period problems? In a world where women are often told that their bodies need to be controlled or suppressed, a new book from Lumen...

Join the Hormone Genius gals as they discuss Jamie's new hormone coach certification program through her organization, Fiat Institute. If you are loving this podcast and you are wanting to put "feet" on your convictions, and build a business doing something you love while building a culture that will celebrate the unique attributes of womanhood, hormones included, then be sure to check out the hor...

We are looking into another female superpower and hormone genius of women's bodies. Her ability to lactate and provide nutritional support for her baby! We interviewed Therese Dansby a lactation consultant who has a personal passion for helping mothers have success with breastfeeding their children. Through her own personal struggles and learning of the science of the feminine design, she went on...

You may have heard that changes occur for women after the age of 45, and that some of these changes may not be positive. Well, there is truth to the first, and as far as the second, health and body changes become a manageable life skill as women after 45 still can live their best life in optimal health. The focus needs to be the long game, not the short game, and reasonable goals that are appropri...

Today we are listening to one woman's journey from hormone ignorant to hormone empowered by being introduced to the genius of her own hormones, through our podcast! Bekah Yawn who is now FEMM certified and also a newly certified hormone coach through the Fiat Institute. You can learn more about Bekah at her website at https://www.fertilitysetfree.com/. As a FEMM educator, and Certified Hormone Coa...

Have you wondered what blood tests could be helpful for understanding your hormones and overall health? Today Jamie & Teresa will dive deep into what blood tests you should consider when going to your doctor, and why? Also, we will look at how to review these labs, their purpose and some of the optimal ranges on these tests, so you are more empowered in taking charge of your health. This podcast e...

This is such an important topic we are diving into on The Hormone Genius Podcast. Today with hormone coach Megan Graupmann, we will tackle the issue of insulin resistance. What is it? How does it impact our health, and how can we reduce our insulin and prevent insulin resistance? What is so great about this interview with Megan is the practical steps she gives us to get our insulin levels balanced...

We welcome to The Hormone Genius Podcast a woman who has experience with healing her own body through lifestyle and nutrition! When Risa Groux, CN was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that caused chronic inflammation and a host of other health issues, she became determined to find the root cause so she could reverse it without medications. With the proper testing and subsequent dietary and sup...

When we think about the menstrual cycle, most of us think ovaries — but did you know your brain is actually the boss? In this enlightening episode of the Hormone Genius Podcast, Jamie and Teresa uncover the powerful role the pituitary gland plays in regulating your menstrual cycle, your hormones, and even your behavior. This episode is a must-listen for anyone tracking their cycle or wanting to be...

Rita Johnson, CFCP, NTP wants to help women find the answers to the real women's health problems that effect them on a daily basis. We know how important our gut health is to our overall wellness. We know that in conventional medicine it is hard to get to the root of our symptoms, and find solutions that are not just a "band-aid" or a quick pill fix. Rita is passionate about women being an advocat...