S6 Ep. 18: Health Insurance Shocking Tips: How to Stop Overpaying for Your Healthcare

Health insurance can feel overwhelming, confusing, and, let’s be honest, downright frustrating. In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Teresa Kenney sits down with Jamie to break down what no one ever taught you about how health insurance really works. Together, they unpack the fine print and translate industry jargon into real-life, practical guidance you can use immediately. In this episode, we cover: How health insurance actually works behind the scenes The real meaning of deductibles, coinsurance, copays Common mistakes that cost patients thousands of dollars each year How to decide when cash pay makes more sense than using insurance Insider tips to stretch your healthcare dollars further How to advocate for yourself with providers and insurance companies Strategies for navigating denials, surprise bills, and confusing coverage rules Whether you’re self-employed, insured through work, or managing healthcare costs for your family, this episode will give you tools to become a smarter, more empowered healthcare consumer. Second, our brand-new Perimenopause Course is officially live. For just $97, women can dive into a simple, science-backed approach to navigating hormonal shifts with clarity, confidence, and peace. 🤍 Podcast Sponsor: We Heart Nutrition Your hormones deserve clean, effective, practitioner-formulated support. We Heart Nutrition offers high-quality supplements designed to support hormone balance, metabolic health, gut health, inflammation, and overall wellness—without unnecessary fillers or low-grade ingredients. If you’re working on optimizing your health from the inside out, this is one of Teresa’s trusted supplement brands for patients and listeners alike. 🎁 Get 20% off your order Use code: GENIUS 🐄 Podcast Sponsor: Wonder Cow Colostrum Colostrum is one of the most powerful natural tools for gut repair, immune support, inflammation reduction, and metabolic health—and Wonder Cow Colostrum delivers it in its purest, most bioavailable form. Benefits may include: Supporting gut lining repair and digestion Strengthening immune function Reducing inflammation Supporting skin health and recovery Enhancing nutrient absorption Perfect for anyone dealing with leaky gut, autoimmune concerns, chronic inflammation, frequent illness, or high physical stress. 🎁 Get 30% off your order Use code: HORMONEGENIUS 🧬 Podcast Sponsor: Tiny Health Gut Support Testing Your gut microbiome impacts hormones, immunity, mood, metabolism, fertility, and inflammation—and most people are guessing what’s happening inside. Tiny Health offers advanced, easy-to-use microbiome testing that gives you a clear picture of: Beneficial vs harmful bacteria Inflammation patterns Digestive efficiency Gut diversity and resilience Personalized recommendations for improvement This is one of the most actionable tools for patients looking to move beyond trial-and-error supplements. 🎁 Get $50 off your test Use code: HORMONEGENIUS 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.