Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the online fertility testing kits and hormone panels that promise fast answers—but leave you more confused than before? You're not alone. Today on Cycle Wisdom, I want to protect you from wasting time, money, and energy on fertility testing that won’t actually help you get pregnant. We’ll break down how to evaluate these online services, how to know if the right diagnosis is being pursued, and how to tell whether your treatment plan is actually working.

You'll hear the story of Evelyn and Adam, a couple who spent thousands on online hormone panels and supplements with zero progress—until they found a truly restorative approach that uncovered real diagnoses and led to pregnancy.

Dr. Monica will walk you through:
✅ Red flags to watch for when purchasing fertility kits
✅ Why timing and personalized interpretation matter
✅ What real testing and follow-up should look like
✅ Steps to protect your time, energy, and money

Imagine if you didn’t have to guess anymore. Imagine if you had a clear, science-backed plan tailored to your unique cycle to improve health and promote fertility.
🎯 Ready to stop wasting money and start finding real answers? Book your free discovery call today at radiantclinic.com

Have you ever wondered why we order mid-cycle follicle ultrasounds when you're trying to conceive? This episode unpacks exactly how these ultrasounds improve fertility care by:

✅ Tracking if you ovulate—and how well
✅ Adjusting your medication in real time
✅ Detecting issues like unruptured follicles
✅ Assessing uterine lining for implantation readiness

Dr. Minjeur shares Brittany’s story of moving from “just take the meds” advice to a truly personalized approach—highlighting how careful ultrasound monitoring turned confusing, frustrating cycles into confident, successful ones.

If you're tired of guesswork in your fertility journey, this episode shows how restorative reproductive medicine offers real answers, real monitoring, and real hope.

✨ Ready to work with our team? Book a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

It’s our 100th episode—and today, we're celebrating by sharing 100 ways Radiant Clinic and Restorative Reproductive Medicine is transforming women's healthcare.

From cycle science to root-cause diagnoses, patient-centered values, fertility support, and whole-person care, this special episode is packed with insights, patient quotes, and practical reasons why RRM offers real hope and real results.

If you're tired of quick fixes and want true answers for painful periods, infertility, perimenopause, or hormone imbalance, this episode will show you what compassionate, personalized care really looks like.

✨ Ready to work with us? Schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

What does a typical day look like at Radiant Clinic, where we treat our patients with Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)? It’s not just about fertility — we also care for teens with painful periods, women navigating PCOS or endometriosis, couples trying to conceive, those dealing with pregnancy loss, and even women in perimenopause. In this episode, Dr. Minjeur walks you through a day in her RRM practice, sharing real-life examples of how real women’s health care is done differently.

If you would like to be a patient in our clinic day, go to our website to schedule a visit or a free discovery call and learn more about how to get started. Check out https://radiantclinic.com to learn more!

Can Better Sleep Help You Get Pregnant or Fix Your Hormones?
You’re tracking ovulation, eating right, maybe even taking medications—but could poor sleep be holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down the powerful connection between sleep and fertility. From shift work and insomnia to hormone disruption and cycle irregularity, you’ll learn why sleep is more than self-care—it’s reproductive care.

Featuring Heather’s story, a night-shift nurse who conceived naturally after improving her sleep, plus science-backed tips to reset your rhythm and support ovulation.

Ready to correct the underlying causes of your fertility concerns?
Book a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com
In-person in Cedar Rapids, IA + Telehealth in many U.S. states.

What if your bloating, bowels, or other stomach symptoms were more than just a nuisance—and were actually holding you back from getting pregnant or having regular cycles? On this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how gut health can silently sabotage fertility and reproductive hormones. From the gut-immune-hormone axis to the estrobolome, we break down what the science actually says about GI symptoms, inflammation, and their link to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and even miscarriage risk.

You'll hear Wendy’s story—a night-shift nurse whose infertility journey turned around after treating gut inflammation—and walk away with practical, hopeful strategies to improve your gut and your cycle. We’ll also explain the role of testing, including looking for bacterial overgrowth and food sensitivities, and how Restorative Reproductive Medicine can help women restore hormonal health from the inside out.

👉 Imagine if your persistent cycle problems or fertility struggles were connected to something no one ever thought to check—your gut.
If you've felt dismissed or overlooked with your symptoms, we want to change that. Book a free discovery call and let’s explore the root causes—together.

Is seed cycling just another internet trend—or could it actually help balance your hormones? In this episode, Dr. Monica explores the real science (and limitations) behind seed cycling, a food-based strategy often promoted for hormone support and fertility. You’ll hear the story of Tasha, a mom of two who used seed cycling as one tool in her restorative care plan, and how it helped her feel more in control of her cycle, energy, and emotions.

We’ll cover:

• What seed cycling actually is and how it works
• Which nutrients are found in different seeds and why they matter
• Why seed cycling isn’t a miracle fix—but can be part of a holistic, restorative approach
• The potential downsides and who may want to skip it
• How to make seed cycling simple, stress-free, and realistic in your daily life

If you’re looking for a gentle, food-first way to support hormone health—or you’re just curious about what’s hype and what’s helpful—this episode is for you.

✨ Imagine if your nutrition could become one of the gentlest tools in your hormone healing toolkit. Not a fix-all, but a meaningful start.

👩‍⚕️ Want to find out what a personalized, restorative plan could look like for your hormones or fertility?
Book a free discovery call with our team at radiantclinic.com — we offer in-person visits in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and telehealth across many U.S. states.

You’ve likely heard the term “restorative reproductive medicine,” especially if you’ve been following our podcast or searching for real answers to your menstrual or fertility challenges. But what does “restorative” really mean—and how do you know if the care you're receiving actually qualifies?

In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur walks you through the 5 core principles of truly restorative care—starting with Ebony’s powerful story of transformation after years of painful periods, short cycles, failed fertility treatments, and dismissal from the medical system. You’ll learn how restorative medicine uncovers root causes, works with your body, and uses personalized monitoring to bring lasting healing—not just temporary symptom relief.

We’ll cover:

· Why many medical systems default to the pill or IVF

· What makes restorative care fundamentally different

· The role of hormone timing, ovulation support, and full-body diagnosis

· Why education and empowerment are at the center of healing

· And how to tell if your current care is missing the mark

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, told “everything is normal,” or left with more questions than answers—this episode is for you.

✨ Ready to experience care that actually restores your cycles and improves your health?
Book a discovery call with our team at RadiantClinic.com to begin your healing journey today.