The Hormone Genius Podcast Teresa Kenney and Jamie Rathjen

If you have been tired of the "band-aid" approach to healthcare, particularly in women's health, then you will want to hear about Naprotechnology. Otherwise, referred to as Natural Procreative Technology, Napro is considered a more root cause approach to women's health care. It is designed to cooperate with the natural cycle and restore the underlying problem back to health. Naprotechnology was developed in the early 1990's by Dr. Thomas Hilgers an OB/GYN who also developed the Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning. This charting system is the foundation of Napro and it is used by doctors, NP's and other health care professionals as a diagnostic tool to understand diagnoses like; infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, abnormal bleeding and so much more. It has been very successful for many women, especially in the area of infertility with statistics showing that it is more successful then artificial reproductive technologies to achieve pregnancy.

We hope this episode of The Hormone Genius will empower you to have another tool in your toolbox, another option for taking care of your female body. One that respects the natural design of your hormones and the superpowers that we have as women.

To learn more about Naprotechnology check out these sites:

naprotechnology.com
fertilitycare.org
byitsfruit.org
factsaboutfertility.org

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 by Teresa Kenney WHNP, The Happy Girls Guide to Being Whole on Amazon, and please leave a review!

www.amazon.com/Happy-Girls-Guide…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. :)




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 & Jamie are diving into the difficult reality for many, even most women, of loving our body. Many of us have the narrowed belief that being a certain weight will make us happy. We know that this is a lie, and that struggling and succeeding to love our own body, and knowing our worth, is one of the most important journeys we will take.

Today we welcome Ali Sempek to The Hormone Genius Podcast. After a decade of disordered eating, body dysmorphia and exercise obsession, Coach Ali felt at war with her mind and body with no way out.

She knew there had to be more to life than counting calories, obsessing over the scale and fearing every mirror. She craved more than unrealistic beauty expectations, conflicting diet advice and the autopilot path she was on.

As an Internationally Certified Wellness Coach and Founder/CEO of her own empowerment business, Ali has now helped hundreds of women feel happier, healthier and more confident through nutrition education, lifestyle counseling, free resources and personalized coaching.

This episode is so important for all women especially any women who is struggling with the issue of loving themselves, of feeling worthy, of confidence in the body you were given! There is a path to healing, to an empowered life, to a healthier and happier YOU!!!

Check out Ali at https://askcoachali.com/

https://bio.site/askcoachali

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.

Inflammation is a big word, a big human metabolic response, that yields both positives and negatives to the human body. On one hand, acute inflammation is a survival mechanism to drive the immune system to come to the aid of our body's injuries & illnessess. Inflammation is a response that literally saves our lives & heals our wounds. But, if it becomes chronic and the balance of inflammation is not brought back to homeostasis, then chronic inflammation will drive disease and break down cellular health through free radicals & oxidative stress. Inflammation is consdered the root of all disease from obesity, to arthritis, to cancer, endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, fatty liver and so many more health issues that plague the human person. Symptoms of inflammation include; digestive inflammation, food intolerances, aches & pains, fatigue, skin rashes & allergies, and many more.

Jamie has been working with her FIAT Hormone Health Coaches on the root of inflammation in the GUT, and she is leading us today in this great discussion about what we can do to help keep the balance in our own body's and drive out inflammation that is chronic and unwanted.

We will look at the GUT as a primary source and driver of inflammation since the gut through intestinal permeability (leaky gut) leads to inflammation. We will also discuss practical ways to reduce inflammation in your life, through nutrition, lifestyle, antioxidants and breathing.

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 by Teresa Kenney WHNP, The Happy Girls Guide to Being Whole on Amazon, and please leave a review!

www.amazon.com/Happy-Girls-Guide…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. :)






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.

Have you ever thought about how we truly prepare for health in Pregnancy? Most of us probably haven't thought much about that topic, or if we have it probably leads us to think of a prenatal vitamin, and that is about it! Shouldn't something so important, so incredibly miraculous that our bodies do as women, take some planning & preparation? Heck, we plan everything as women from our educations/career paths, to our weddings, our homes and many important life decisions. Today, we will explore with an expert and woman with an incredible wealth of knowledge this question of "Is 9 Months Enough" to get you and your spouse body ready for the adventure of procreation?

Our guest today is Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. Alexandria is an expert in all things pre-pregnancy health and she is on a mission to build generational health for the future humans being procreated on this planet. She is the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness.

For our listeners of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Alexandria is offering a special 10% discount on their premium testing at:
https://app.getpoplin.com/ for with Code GENIUS 10.

Here is the link to Alexandria's book on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C7DNHX15?ingress=0&visitId=e31a2828-b253-4eab-b0d6-176ec5d78e53&ref_=ap_rdr


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.

Today we will hear a story of perinatal depression from our guest Amanda Dailey. This story is difficult to hear and may be triggering for some who have had depression during pregnancy and also post partum. Amanda is sharing her story to "shine a light in the darkness." The good news is that is is full of hope and healing as well! So be ready to go on a journey with Amanda as she shares her difficult experiences related to her last pregnancy and severe mental health issues.

Did you know that about 11% of women will have perinatal depression (depression or other mental health issues during pregnancy). This is important to know and for women to understand that they are not alone when suffering with depression during pregnancy. Risk factors for depression or other mental health issues in pregnancy include:
A history of depressive, bipolar, or anxiety disorders
A family history of depressive disorders or perinatal disorders
An unplanned or teenage pregnancy
A multiple birth
A difficult or traumatic pregnancy or birth
An ongoing health problem with the baby
A lack of social support with low socioeconomic status and financial difficulties (https://www.ccjm.org/content/87/5/273)

Untreated depression during the postpartum period also has repercussions for both the mother and her baby. For the mother, it can lead to intense sadness, marked anxiety, and a lack of interest in life and the child, often resulting in poor or absent maternal bonding with the infant. It is also associated with failure to initiate breastfeeding or a shortened duration of breastfeeding.

Amanda will also give us beautiful information about a new project and organization that her family is starting The Philomena Project to give help to other mothers in this situation.

In her own words" through my faith, support of family & friends, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and therapy have helped me to heal. It is not a quick fix. A Christian artist Tasha Layton once shared what someone told her: “Depression is just the body's way of saying something needs to change.” Depression was just one of the symptoms to my underlying nutrient deficiencies in my body. It took over a year and half to discover this, but listening to my gut - the answers are in my body - proved to save my life and lead me to a truth path of healing."

Here are some helpful resources that Amanda has put together for mom's who may be interested in this topic and getting more help:

- Netflix documentary called Untold: Breaking Point, detailing tennis player Marty Fish's battle with mental health, https://www.netflix.com/title/81026434
- Artist NF (Nathan Feuerstein), has some great songs specifically about OCD
- A playlist on Spotify I have created over my 2+ year healing journey: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EZjNM6EBMMPyOOLcTAInI?si=e5ca97f2dc134ae9
- Dr. Walsh's book, Nutrient Power
- Mensah Medical, https://www.mensahmedical.com
- Walsh Research Institute, https://www.walshinstitute.org
- Podcast, Eat for Life, https://eatfor.life"




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.

Have you ever had a hormone problem or physical condition and wondered if you could heal your body naturally? Most of us who want to live a more holistic lifestyle have, and we want to believe that their are pathways toward healing the body naturally. Today on the Hormone Genius Podcast we have an example of a woman who has learned a lot when it comes to healing her body naturally, and now she wants to help others have this same knowledge and the tools to heal naturally.

Leah Brueggemann is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional practitioner, specializing in hormonal balance for women. Leah has a personal story of helping her horrible periods become painless, and also healing breast fibroadenomas in her own body with holistic treatments!

With the knowledge she has gained in her own personal journey and her education & training, she currently helps women balance their hormones naturally with nutrition, lifestyle and finally getting to the root issue. She has helped over 300 women get painless periods, stabilize their moods, lose weight and scale to 6 figures in their business. Leah has a passion for helping women connect to their cycle, which is their super power. When Leah is not chatting about hormones you will probably find her hanging out with her two sons and husband in the outdoors or reading a good book.

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.