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Dec 20, 2023 • 50min

S4 Ep. 14: Regulating Your Blood Sugar & Metabolism with Victoria Peck-Gray RD

Welcome Victoria Peck-Gray to the Hormone Genius Podcast! Victoria is a an integrative and functional registered dietitian and owner of her practice Wonderfully Made Nutrition where she helps women struggling with hormone imbalances and fertility struggles, weight loss resistance, and digestive issues heal by identifying and addressing root causes through using personalized nutrition, advanced lab testing, supportive lifestyle therapies, and targeted supplementation. Victoria offers this approach through 1-on-1 coaching and her group program, The 4 Method, which empowers women to transform their metabolic health. She believes that we are capable of thriving with optimal health when we nourish our bodies the way they were designed to be nourished. She lives in New York City with her husband and little one on the way! Here is the link to sign up for the live book study for Teresa's book The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole coming in February 2024. www.hormonegenius.com/so/21Ol8-zkT?languageTag=en Please continue to share our podcast, leave a review, and help other women be empowered to become the genius of their own hormones. Check out the book for young women, The Happy Girls Guide to Being Whole on Amazon, and please leave a review! https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Girls-Guide-Being-Whole/dp/1735223727/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+happy+girl%27s+guide+to+being+whole&qid=1706216087&sr=8-1 Hey there, aspiring hormone coaches! 🌟 Join the fabulous Fiat Institute, led by Jamie, on a journey to become certified hormone coaches. We're all about empowering and certifying incredible women to rock the world of hormone coaching! If you're vibing with the awesome content of this podcast and you're on the lookout for a way to make an impact while making an income, look no further – hormone coaching certification is your backstage pass to the coolest gig in town! :) Head over to www.fiatinstitute.com to inquire about becoming a hormone coach. And if you're eager to team up with a hormone coach who's as fabulous as you, check out our directory at www.fiatinstitute.com/directory. :) 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 13, 2023 • 39min

S4 Ep. 13: The Science Behind Hunger & It's Effect on Our Behaviors

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to stick to New Years resolutions? Do you struggle with knowing the right thing to do, but then actually following through and doing it? If so, then get in line because many of us know the reality of how hard it is to make healthy choices and stick to them long term. Jamie & Teresa will discuss hormones, behaviors, and choices around food and other health habits and why we sometimes do what feels good in the moment, but doesn't translate to good health and to happiness for our lives. This is a philosophical and biological conversation about behaviors & habits, and how we can have better discipline over them. It certainly is not easy, but if we understand a little better what is going on from a physiological and psychological level, we may be more empowered to take charge or our health. So in 2024, let's commit to becoming healthier & and happier, and let's work together to do it! Here is the link to sign up for the live book study for Teresa's book The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole coming in February 2024. https://www.hormonegenius.com/so/21Ol8-zkT?languageTag=en Please continue to share our podcast, leave a review, and help other women be empowered to become the genius of their own hormones. Check out the book for young women, The Happy Girls Guide to Being Whole on Amazon, and please leave a review! www.amazon.com/Happy-Girls-Guide…Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 Check out Jamie's Hormone Fiat Institute too! www.fiatinstitute.com/ 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 6, 2023 • 31min

S4 Ep. 12: Taking Care of Your Skin & The Surprising Symptoms Of Menopause with Helen Marray-Finlay

Do you want beautiful skin & a healthier path for your whole body in menopause? Then this episode if for you, as we dive into some surprising symptoms of menopause with our guest Helen Marray-Finlay. Helen is a Hollywood makeup artist and skincare expert with over 20 years' experience. Having worked on blockbuster movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and popular TV shows including Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Barry, and The Goldbergs, Helen has tried every product imaginable. Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized the lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own line of products that are straightforward, effective, and made with clean and healthy ingredients. As a strong advocate for education around menopause and menopausal skin, Helen is dedicated to empowering women and ensuring they feel confident and beautiful in their skin. Finlay+Green’s skincare line embodies her passion and commitment to making a positive impact on women’s lives. Check our Helen's skincare line for menopause and holiday deals here: https://finlayandgreen.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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Nov 29, 2023 • 52min

S4 Ep. 11: Demystifying Cycle Tracking Methods with Jamie & Teresa

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 old and reclaiming the new, to be able to truly see the goodness and truth of our hormone genius! Also, remember how Jamie mentioned the INITO monitor and the code to get 15% off! Well don't forget to go to www.inito.com and put in Jamie15 and you can start tracking your hormones daily! https://shop-us.inito.com/4758962247/checkouts/87536f42392b9d464310522d844acfea?_ga JAMIE15 PROMO CODE 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 15, 2023 • 47min

S4 Ep. 10: Breastfeeding Wisdon with Susan Wirtjes

You know that grandmotherly wisdom, that when you hear it, it speaks with such deep truths, life experiences, and comforting wisdom, that you can not mistake it. All you want to do is sit and listen, to soak up years and years of listening, teaching and education and caring with a mother's compassionate heart. Well today you will hear that type of woman on The Hormone Genius, as we interview Susan Wirtjes RN IBCLC. Susan has been a Lactation Consultant since 1996. She has a long history of experience in the local Medical Center, working with Mothers and babies in the Family Birth Center, and NICU. She has taught Childbirth Classes, Breastfeeding Class, Baby Care Basics, and Parenting Class. She has taught Nursing Students on the basics of breastfeeding. Susan is a seasoned speaker at conferences and workshops. and currently is working at Guiding Star Cedar Valley with new mothers part-time, and virtually across the state. She is a wealth of knowledge, a delight in all ways, and we hope you enjoy this podcast and share with your friends. 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 8, 2023 • 45min

S4 Ep. 9: The Full Scoop on Acne with Jamie & Teresa plus Bonus Acne Toolkit!

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 the physiology of our skin and why acne occurs, how hormones relate to acne, and how our lifestyles also effect this inflammatory condition. The great news is that there is things that we can do to prevent and get to the root cause of acne. Acne is an inflammatory condition, and reducing inflammation through lifestyle factors including nutritional changes, reducing toxins and stress as well, and supplements to help inflammation as well. There is also good dermatological treatments that can truly help our skin look beautiful and clear. Remember, it is also important to consult your doctor, or consult a good dermatologist for skin help, as well as seek holistic treatment options as well. With all this in mind, we wanted also to provide a FREE TOOLKIT to give you practical solutions to help with acne, available on our website www.hormonegenius.com. So after listening to our podcast and sharing with your friends, go to our website to get the free tool kit today! 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, 2023 • 47min

S4 Ep. 8: Putting Women's Health Back in Women's Hands with Dr. Kavita Desai

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 her clinical skills to focus on brain health, neurological disease prevention and how these diseases and chronic illnesses affect women. We all want to live long, with a healthy and happy quality of life. We worry about the big diseases like cancer, heart disease, and many of us worry about Alzheimers Dementia. Especially those who have this disease effect a loved one in our family. We will take a deep dive into discussing this disease and how as women we can be aware of the symptoms, how we can change lifestyle factors, how hormones are an important factor in our cognitive health. This is a very informative and helpful podcast is for every woman to listen to, and don't forget to check out Dr. Desai's new book and her new supplement line called Revivele which is just launched! Dr. Desai has a special offer for our Hormone Genius listeners, $100 off her soon to launch supplement system, Essentials by Revivele. Below is the link so please check it out and take advantage of her amazing offer!!! PROMO CODE is Essentials100; Go to the Revivele website link, https://www.revivele.com/. 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 18, 2023 • 40min

S4 Ep. 7: Learn all about Ovarian Cysts; Q&A with Teresa WHNP

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 Hormone Genius Podcast. Jamie will be asking Teresa all the questions that you put in our social media thread so make sure to tune in! This podcast and the information in it today will allow you to be so much more informed when your doctor tells you that you have an ovarian cyst. You will know the right questions to ask and what is typical for treatment going forward. So fasten your seatbelt because this is a fast informational ride and you do not want to miss one bit! 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 4, 2023 • 36min

S4 Ep. 6: Cycle Wisdom; Women's Fertility and Health with Dr. Monica Minjeur

Welcome, to The Hormone Genius Podcast, a very talented and passionate doctor in the space of women's fertility and health! Dr. Monica Minjeur is a board-certified family medicine physician who has additional certification as a NaPro Medical Consultant as well as training as a FEMM Medical Provider. She recently opened her own medical clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that focuses entirely on evaluation and treatment of women with menstrual cycle & fertility concerns. The goal of Radiant Clinic is to shine light in the darkness that comes from not having answers to underlying menstrual cycle irregularities. The mission of her clinic is to restore natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility. Great news, Dr. Minjeur has her own podcast! Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility, where she unravels the mysteries of the female body. Join Dr. Monica Minjeur, a dedicated physician specializing in women's health, as she shares her expertise and passion for empowering women on their reproductive journey. Tune in for valuable insights, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of your body's natural menstrual cycles. https://radiantclinic.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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Sep 27, 2023 • 41min

S4 Ep. 5: From Chronic Pain with Lyme Disease To Hormone Healing with Alice Schwantes

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 passion and appreciation for fertility, birth, and hormones. As a FertilityCare Practitioner of the Crieghton Model System, a trained birth doula, and a certified Hormone Coach, she is privileged to serve women at every point in their fertility journey. After a career as a scientist, she has grown to appreciate the balance between natural healthcare and western medicine. Finding Creighton gave her the ability to understand her fertility, become her own health advocate, and find healing from a chronic pain condition. She now enjoy teaching women and couples to understand their fertility and choose holistic healthcare. When she's not teaching, you can find her hiking, cooking, listening to podcasts, and spending time with dear friends.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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