The Hormone Genius Podcast

Teresa Kenney and Jamie Rathjen
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Jan 5, 2022 • 40min

S2 Ep. 17: Wellness Through Menopause with Julie Grunklee

We are talking menopause and life balance with Julie Grunklee, a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She holds a Master's Degree in Community Health Education, is a wife, mother, grandmother and child of God. Julie learned first-hand just how important hormones are to a woman's health after she had a total hysterectomy at the age of 33. In her own journey to find better health, combining her scientific nursing and health educator background with her Christian faith, Julie discovered how God actually designed our bodies as well as what we can do to help it function at its best. Julie is passionate about working with women to create health and well-being by helping them discover ways to pray often, eat well and move more so they can live the happy, active, vibrant life God is calling them to. She provides health coaching as well as several on-line programs and scripture-based guided meditations designed to help women become the best, healthiest version of themselves and enjoy the journey along the way. Julie enjoys speaking to small & large groups and is the author of the Pray. Eat. Move. Journal. She is also Service Partner and Community Class Educator for Guiding Star Cedar Valley as a Health Coach and Menopause Resource for clients. You can learn more about Julie on her website: www.JulieGrunklee.com and follow her on Facebook at Julie Grunklee. Do not forget about our first Hormone Mini-Course. 5 Amazing Modules, with practical content that will change your health for the better! https://www.hormonegenius.com/courses Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Dec 21, 2021 • 23min

S2 Ep. 16: Five Signs of Low Progesterone (SNEAK PEAK MINI-COURSE)

Get excited, as this episode is module number one of the very first Hormone Genius mini-course set to be released in January 2022. Visit www.hormonegenius.com to stay in the loop with its release information, and to sign up early! After listening to this episode, you will understand five signs that may indicate that you have low progesterone. Jamie and Teresa talk about what your chart can tell you about the state of your progesterone, along with natural ways to address this issue. If you or someone you know struggles with mood-related issues or difficulty achieving or maintaining a pregnancy, this episode will be of help to you! Do not forget about our first Hormone Mini-Course. 5 Amazing Modules, with practical content that will change your health for the better! https://www.hormonegenius.com/courses Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 40min

S2 Ep. 15: Managing Your Fertility with Bridget Busacker

Welcome Bridget Busacker, founder of Managing Your Fertility, a one-stop shop of NFP/FA resources for women and couples. Bridget created this resource out of her own frustration in trying to find a method during marriage prep with her then-fiance (now husband!). Bridget: "It was through this experience that I presented an idea of a one-stop shop website to the GIVEN Institute and my project proposal was accepted in 2016 and the project fully launched in 2018. The vision of Managing Your Fertility is to change women’s health care for the better. We want women to feel empowered by their health and learn how to chart without finding themselves overwhelmed or frustrated. We desire women to feel confident in their bodies and ultimately embark on a journey to wholeness. We exist to help women live full and whole lives, specifically through the re-integration of reproductive health into all other aspects of health and wellness. I'm passionate about women's health and currently brainstorming where I can grow and go next!” Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 30min

S2 Ep. 14: The Aligned Cycle with Megan Faller

Welcome Megan Faller to The Hormone Genius podcast! Megan is a Menstrual Cycle & Productivity Strategist and Founder of The Aligned Cycle. As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner she spent years helping women understand their bodies and chart their cycles so they could make important decisions about planning their families and scheduling medical procedures. Then she stumbled into using the power of her cycles and hormonal waves to schedule her work. Now she helps other women put their cycles to work for them, so they can get more done during their highs and create more space and rest during their lows. Learn from an expert who can teach you to align your body with your business by listening now! Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Nov 23, 2021 • 35min

S2 Ep. 13 Ask Us Anything (AUA #1)

This episode is #1 in a reoccuring themed HG podcast called, Ask Us Anything (AUA). In today's episode Jamie and Teresa are answering some amazing questions that listeners recently asked us on social media. We touch on depression related to hormone changes, ovulation pain, what fibroids versus polyps are in the uterus, and how to balance progesterone! Remember, you can always ask a question by finding us on any social media platform of by visiting www.hormonegenius.com. We hope that by having this reoccuring episode we will truly empower you in the answers that impact your health and hormone genius Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 34min

S2 Ep 12: Q & A College Girls Night Out

Jamie & Teresa head on the road to speak to a group of awesome young college women in Omaha, Nebraska. Listen to questions from college women who want to understand their hormone genius. Jamie & Teresa recorded it all, so that all of YOU can be empowered to learn more from these amazing young women and the most pertinent questions they had for The Hormone Genius Podcast. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 38min

S2 Ep. 11: Discussing Marquette Postpartum Charting with Feminine Genius Bekah Knobeloch

Welcome Bekah Knobeloch of Feminine Genius Ministries to The Hormone Genius Podcast! Bekah is a Lincoln native, mama of four, and wife to a mountain man from Colorado. She is a registered nurse with a national certification in pediatrics. Currently, you can find her practicing nursing as a Marquette Model Natural Family Planning instructor at FeminineGeniusMinistries.com. She has an incredible amount of experience in Marquette Charting and we wanted to specifically pick her brain on charting in "cycle zero". When she isn’t homeschooling or teaching NFP, she loves to travel, write, and host dinner parties. Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 39min

S2 Ep. 10: Balancing Hormones with the Gorgeous Esther Blum

Do you believe your health is worth fighting for? On this episode, Jamie and Teresa interview Esther Blum. Esther believes that not only is your health as a woman worth fighting for, but also that no matter what your starting point, fixing your health is an achievable goal. Before Esther built her highly successful practice, she was a girl that never lost that last 10 pounds, beat mercury and mold toxicity, battled Epstein-Barr Virus and suffered from debilitating insomnia. Now she’s passionate about helping others conquer the health struggles that just won’t seem to go away. Her training and expertise have enabled her to coach thousands of women to eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness. Esther is a widely respected industry expert and the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. Be educated, be empowered and finally take charge of your health with Esther Blum as your guide. Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Oct 25, 2021 • 31min

S2 Ep. 9: Everything You Need To Know About Your Vaginal Microbiome

As women, I think most of us can relate to the common and frustrating issues that can affect our VAG (very awesome girl-part). From vaginal infections to urinary tract infections, there truly is a balance that needs to be maintained in our VAG, and when the balance is off then trouble can occur. It is important to understand the difference between what is normal and abnormal for the VAG. In this episode, Jamie will be asking Teresa all sorts of questions about these issues, discussing tips on how you can prevent infections and keep the VAG happy and healthy. You definitely will want to listen to this important women's health information. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 41min

S2 Ep. 8: Fertility Obsessed with Dr. Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu

Dr. Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, both naturopathic physicians, are women with a passion for fertility, body literacy, and hormonal healing for their patients. They met at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005 and have never looked back! Both women share a common commitment to educate other health care practitioners about cycle charting, body literacy, and healing infertility. Be sure to check their upcoming Fertility Symposium November 5, 2021 on restoring fertility! Jamie and Teresa will dive in with Nora and Jessica and learn how cycle charting can lead to finding the underlying root cause of disease and lead to restoration of hormonal health. Be sure to check out Nora and Jessica's website www.fertilityce.com. Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

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