The Hormone Genius Podcast

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 causes of menstrual cycle irregularities and fertility challenges—restoring health naturally, one patient at a time. She recently opened Radiant Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa—a practice dedicated solely to helping women find answers to complex cycle and fertility issues. At Radiant Clinic, Dr. Minjeur’s mission is simple but profound: to shine light in the darkness that so many women experience when faced with reproductive health concerns. Her goal is to help women restore their natural menstrual cycles, improve overall wellness, and promote true fertility—all through compassionate, personalized care. Dr. Minjeur also hosts her own podcast, Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility, where she unpacks the mysteries of the female body and empowers listeners with knowledge, clarity, and encouragement. Be sure to check it out for even more insight into the wonder of the female design. 🔗 Visit radiantclinic.com to learn more about her clinic and services. This episode is a must-listen for any woman who’s ever felt confused, dismissed, or discouraged by her reproductive health journey. Dr. Minjeur brings hope, science, and wisdom—restoring the truth that the menstrual cycle is a vital sign and a path to whole-person healing. 📝 Note: The opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of The Hormone Genius 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 medical or mental health advice from a licensed provider.

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.

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 a rate seven times higher than breast cancer. That’s one woman every 40 seconds in the U.S. alone. As a nurse practitioner, I see this disconnect every day—women deeply concerned about cancer, while often unaware of the very real and preventable risks to their heart. Let’s change that. Join us as we dive into the life-saving facts about cardiovascular disease (CAD), why women are uniquely affected, and what you can do today to take control of your heart health. From understanding the most common risk factors to empowering conversations with your doctor, this episode is a call to action—to be informed, proactive, and heart-aware. Because your heart never takes a break for you—maybe it’s time you took a moment for it. Tune in, share with a loved one, and let’s get our hearts pumping in the right direction—for life. Medical Disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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 that are helpful." We know that the connection of the mind, body and soul is important for whole health and exercise is at the top if the list of things all of can implement to improve our quality and quantity of lifespan. As with nutrition, there are many tools and models of fitness. Jamie & Teresa want to provide you with options and empower you to choose a path of wellness that fits your values and lifestyle. Pietra combines a Christian meditation/prayer with exercise and all faiths are welcome to join! Our bodies are like a great house or cathedral, and we need to keep both the inside and outside strong. Join us in learning about this unique fitness model today! https://www.pietrafitness.com/about-pietra-fitness 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 & 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 widely used medications among women, but did you know it can affect every system in the body? As one of the most potent endocrine disruptors we introduce into our bodies, synthetic hormones have far-reaching effects—many of which are not fully explained or even acknowledged in the doctor’s office. We believe women deserve full, informed consent when it comes to what they put in their bodies. In this episode, we explore: The lesser-known side effects of hormonal contraceptives Why many women feel dismissed when voicing their concerns The importance of listening to women’s lived experiences Safer, root-cause approaches to family planning and menstrual health You are not alone. Your story matters. And it’s time for a healthcare conversation that starts with listening, validates your experience, and equips you with real options. Whether your experience with birth control has been positive or challenging, we want to hear from you. Let’s start a conversation that puts your health, your voice, and your hormones at the center. Medical Disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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.

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 want to listen to this episode and share it with a loved one. This is high level and although we cannot give medical advice and always recommend you talk to your doctor/healthcare provider about these issues, we want to provide basic framework of information, and a jumping off point for helping you take the next step to help a male partner/spouse, family member, or friend in your life. We should all have interest in male fertility since we all depend on both a man and a woman to be healthy hormonally, and physically and so let’s learn together how we can all take steps to improve or egg and sperm quality starting 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.

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 journey to WHOLE health. Thanks to all who entered the FREE summer giveaway for a Hormone Genius Podcast T-shirt, and we will be announcing the winner with this release. Also, get excited for season 4 as we still have so much to talk about. 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?crid=2EADBZ7R3UJHG&keywords=teresa+Kenney&qid=1687874338&sprefix=teresa+kenne%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 Check out Jamie's Hormone Fiat Institute too! https://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.

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 about the science supporting fertility awareness based methods. She also works with Modern Mobile Medicine, a direct primary care house-calls based practice serving patients of all ages in the Washington DC area. She is interested in serving an incredible need in the area of medicine by helping to integrate fertility awareness based methods and the science regarding them into the education tracks of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and any allied healthcare provider who is interested in learning this important knowledge in women’s health. If you are a medical provider then be looking to attend the conference coming in September called Revitalizing Women’s Health Care Together on the 29th-30th in MInneapolis, MN. One of the featured speakers will be Teresa Kenney from The Hormone Genius! She will be speaking on Menstrual Migraines throughout the Reproductive Lifespan. We will put all the links to the conference below! This episode is all creating the foundation of information, research, and education pathways for all healthcare providers in the area of cooperative and restorative medicine in women's health. Take a look at all the ways you can learn about FACTS and Dr. Duane's work below and don't forget to sign up for the conference if you are a healthcare provider! FACTS Conference: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/revitalizing-womens-health/ FACTS CME Course: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/enroll-in-our-elective/ FACTS Webinars: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/webinars/ FACTS Elective: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/enroll-in-our-elective/ FACTS Ambassador Program: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/student-ambassadors/ Become a FACTS Member: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/join/ Support FACTS: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/donation/ 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 & 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 could potentially be a helpful tool for some women to implement. We realize that anytime we bring up nutrition and ways to eat, it can be triggering to many so we want to be sure you know that our goal is to just inform, and we do not want to push any sort of dietary intervention on any woman who feels that it could be harmful to them in anyway. This is why we want you to learn for yourself, talk to your doctor, and healthcare providers about your unique situation and make sure you feel called to any nutritional approach you take for your body. What Jamie & Teresa love is learning ourselves, and we love sharing what we have learned with you our listeners. So consider this a fun interview about what we learned from Dr. Pelz and our own knowledge about the cycle and how we can optimize our nutrition to help our hormones, help our menstrual cycles and performance on so many levels of life. We hope you enjoy this episode and share with your friends! 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.