The Hormone Genius Podcast

Ep. 20: Postpartum Depression, Jamie's Story, and A Deep Dive Into PPD by Teresa Kenney and Jamie Rathjen

We are blessed to interview a fellow Podcast host, Rachel Wong. Rachel is a writer and speaker living in Vancouver, Canada, and she is the host of the Feminine Genius Podcast. Rachel will share her story and how she came to realize her vocation to speak and write about the amazing gifts of women. She also opens up with us about her struggles with depression and anxiety and how faith inspired her to find her identity and the unique gifts of her feminine genius. Check out her amazing Podcast; https://femininegeniuspodcast.com (@femgeniuspod on Instagram) and at https://www.rchlcwng.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.

Teresa Kenney NP discusses thyroid health, testing, and nutrients essential for normal thyroid function. The podcast covers the impact of thyroid health on fertility and the importance of advocating for personalized care. Learn about iodine balance, testing, and optimizing thyroid health for overall well-being.

Jamie and Teresa are excited to share with you the story of a woman who has empowered women around the world to understand the gift of their feminine design. Kristen Van Wey's humanitarian efforts have brought hope and empowerment to communities in crisis. She has started a unique and incredible organization called Let's Empower which is dedicated to helping communities end poverty through education, health and well-being, self-sustaining employment, and informed decisions around planning families. 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.

Jamie and Teresa discuss five reasons to ditch hormonal birth control. With many side effects both serious and unpleasant that synthetic hormones in birth control cause, and the fact that we have highly effective natural fertility methods, it may be time for you to think twice before ingesting those artificial hormones. We will take a deep dive into how hormonal birth control works, the risks, and show you how while women survive the pill, they do not thrive on it! We will share with you the good news about alternatives for those who are on the pill for medical reasons as well. As promised in this episode, here are two links that provide a one-stop shop for all the information you need to get started learning about Fertility Awareness Based Methods/NFP. https://www.managingyourfertility.com/methods/ https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/ 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.

Jamie and Teresa are thrilled to be interviewing Alex DeRose. If you are interested in pursuing a career in women's health and specifically want to practice in a way that respects the female body and its natural design, then you do not want to miss this interview! Alex will share her story of going into nurse practitioner school and being shocked at the state of women's healthcare. She will take us through her journey to NaproTechnology where she learned that there are providers who offer alternatives to the current treatment approaches for women. Alex is a wife and mother and she just delivered her 4th beautiful baby boy and we are overjoyed she spent time with us soon before her delivery. 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.

PMS is real, and in this episode, Jamie and Teresa will dive into how you can identify PMS and find cooperative and holistic ways to treat it. Premenstrual Syndrome affects up to 40% of women, with 12% experiencing severe symptoms. In this episode, Jamie and Teresa talk about how to get hormone testing, some helpful hormone treatments, and some natural ways to ease PMS symptoms. 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.

Tessa Mills is a self-made fertility awareness educator who became passionate about women's health because of her own experience suffering from a thyroid disorder that was ignored. It wasn't until she learned fertility tracking that she was able to advocate for her own health concerns. Tessa Mills will tell us her story about how fertility awareness has changed her life and how she believes that women deserve informed consent when it comes being given their options and deciding what is best for their body. Tessa has started a grassroots movement which is inspiring women to be their own health advocates empowering them to speak up for themselves. 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.

In this episode, Jamie and Teresa dive into all of the changes that come with 35 years and beyond, especially into the perimenopausal years. We will discuss changes that indicate the onset of perimenopause, how to chart during this phase of your life, what symptoms to look for, and how you can address some of these changes with positive solutions. Today's questions come directly from our listeners, so you will get the answers that you have been looking for. This is our longest episode yet, so there is lots of great information to share. We realize that there is so much more to talk about when it comes to this phase of life, so plan to see a "part 2" where we dive into bio-identical hormone replacement and whether it is safe and right for you. 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.

Leah Jacobson is the founder of The Guiding Star Project. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mother of seven children, and has a special interest in supporting young women as they transition into motherhood. Her passion for women’s health has led to the development of seven Guiding Star Centers in six states which bring wholistic women's healthcare services to thousands of women. Leah joins us today to share how her passion for seeing the unique gifts of the female body is changing the narrative in women's healthcare. 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.