S4 Ep. 1: Menstrual Cycle 101: The Four Hormones & Four Phases Every Woman Should Know

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 the menstrual cycle — what we call the 4x4 overview. Here’s what you’ll learn (or review!): The 4 main hormones that drive your cycle: FSH, Estradiol, LH, and Progesterone The 4 key phases of your cycle: Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory, and Luteal How these hormones rise and fall, and what that means for your body, energy, mood, and fertility Why understanding this hormonal flow is critical to seeing your cycle as a vital sign of health How you can begin to track, interpret, and trust your body’s signals to live in sync with your natural rhythm Whether you’re new to cycle education or need a good refresher, this episode lays the groundwork for understanding your hormonal blueprint — knowledge every woman deserves to have. Plus, Jamie and Teresa share resources to help you take your learning even deeper, including Jamie’s Hormone Fiat Institute and the new book for young women, The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole, now available on Amazon. 🎉 Let’s kick off Season 4 strong — equipped, educated, and ready to embrace our hormone genius superpowers! Medical Disclaimer: The information shared in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical or mental health advice from a licensed healthcare provider. 🛒 Check out the book: The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole on Amazon ⭐ Don’t forget to leave a review! 🏫 Explore Jamie’s Hormone Fiat Institute: www.fiatinstitute.com 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to help women everywhere understand that their hormones are not a mystery — they are genius by design.