Podcast · 117 episodes
The Dr. Brighten Show, page 4
by Dr. Jolene Brighten · English
Dr. Jolene Brighten, a best-selling author, board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and women’s health expert, hosts The Dr. Brighten Show—a podcast dedicated to igniting transformative conversations in women’s health. Through candid interviews with leading experts, innovators, and thought-leaders, this show brings you groundbreaking research, personal stories, and practical tools to help you confidently navigate your body and hormones. It’s a fun, engaging, and insightful journey designed to empower you with tangible, science-backed insights, so you can live your best, most vibrant life.
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5 Science-Backed Steps to Stop Female Hair Loss and Regrow Your HairFemale pattern hair loss and a “5 science-backed steps” plan to stop shedding and regrow hair, especially for women over 35, with PCOS, after stopping the pill, or during perimenopause.4 Dec 2025 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Pain During Sex, Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor | Dr. Ana SierraPain during sex (dyspareunia) and related conditions—vulvodynia and vaginismus—plus how to identify causes by mapping pain location and pelvic nerves; guidance on when to see a pelvic pain specialist…3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 52 min · 45 chapters
How Stress Causes Brain Damage: The New Science of Cortisol, Trauma, and Women’s Brains | Dr. Jessica PeatrossStress and trauma can contribute to “traumatic brain injury” and PTSD-like symptoms without a physical head impact, via cortisol/adrenaline pathways, limbic system hardwiring, inflammation, and…27 Nov 2025 · 53 min · 18 chapters
The Hidden Brain Risk Every Woman Over 30 Needs To Know | Max LugavereBrain-health prevention for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disease, with emphasis on women over 30, modifiable risk factors, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), metabolic health,…25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 9 min · 24 chapters
Why your PCOS Got WORSE after 30 and How to FIX it | Dr. Fiona McCullochPCOS as an endocrine/hormone-and-metabolism condition; why symptoms can worsen after 30; how menopause doesn’t “cure” PCOS; and practical ways to reduce insulin resistance, testosterone effects, and…20 Nov 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 35 chapters
The Hidden Link Between Your Gut Issues and Endometriosis | Dr. Jill IngenitoHow gut symptoms and bowel pain can signal endometriosis (including “bowel endometriosis”), why diagnosis is difficult, and how imaging and provider expertise affect treatment planning.18 Nov 2025 · 2 h 4 min · 47 chapters
Fertility Awareness Method Explained: What Doctors Don’t Teach About Ovulation and Birth Control | Lisa Hendrickson-JackThe episode explains Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) using cervical mucus and temperature, argues that the menstrual cycle is a “vital sign,” and challenges myths like “you can get pregnant…13 Nov 2025 · 2 h 10 min · 43 chapters
What Your Chronotype Reveals About Your Hormones, Sleep, and Energy | Dr. Elisa SacalHow chronotype, hormones, gut health, inflammation, body temperature, light timing, and alcohol affect sleep quality, energy, and brain health—especially in perimenopause/menopause.11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 31 chapters
What Is a TSH Lab Test? Decode the Thyroid Numbers Your Doctor OverlookedExplains what a TSH lab test measures and argues that TSH alone is often insufficient for diagnosing hypothyroidism and “brain fog.” Provides “ideal” thyroid panel targets (TSH 1–2.5; free T4…6 Nov 2025 · 33 min · 14 chapters
ADHD and Hormones: Why Women Are Misdiagnosed for Decades | Andrew RobinsonADHD and hormonal changes, especially why women are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late; how untreated ADHD affects health and mortality; how to recognize ADHD beyond “quirky” TikTok traits; and how…4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 22 min · 31 chapters
Thyroid Problems in Women Skyrocket During Perimenopause + What to Do About It | Dr. Christine MarenHow perimenopause can “unmask” thyroid problems in women over 35, linking thyroid symptoms to gut microbiome changes, inflammation, and autoimmunity; what labs to order and how to interpret them; and…30 Oct 2025 · 1 h 42 min · 38 chapters
Why 79% of Parents Are Getting It Wrong (and How to Fix It) | Ann-Louise LockhartParenting teens for independence and resilience; resisting “helicopter” over-involvement; building executive-function skills; shifting from grades/perfection to progress and learning; improving…28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 31 chapters
A Pediatrician’s Unfiltered Take on Pharma, Research, and Real Health— Why Medicine Needs Transparency Now | Dr. Joel “Gator” WarshDr. Joel “Gator” Warsh argues that pediatric medicine and vaccine policy need more transparency and open debate.23 Oct 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
The Science of Better Sex: How to Improve Your Sex Life with Dr. Tara, Top University Sex ProfessorSexual personality profiles and practical ways to improve a sex life, including communication, changing desires over time, menopause/after-kids strategies, kink/consent, and erotic parties.21 Oct 2025 · 55 min · 19 chapters
The Loneliness Epidemic Is Worse Than You Think | Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein ExplainsLoneliness and social isolation harm brain and body health via chronic stress, inflammation, and reduced “social reward” signaling; the episode also argues that online/algorithmic social media…16 Oct 2025 · 2 h 8 min · 42 chapters
The Hidden Causes of Perimenopause Exhaustion: Stress, Hormones, and Your BrainPerimenopause exhaustion and “brain fog” are driven by a long transition (4–10 years) involving erratic declines in hormones that modulate the immune system and brain, creating a “window of…14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 34 chapters
Brain Fog Treatment: What’s Really Behind It and How to Get Your Clarity BackBrain fog in women—how to recognize it and address three common causes: hormone fluctuations, sleep disruption, and stress/cortisol dysregulation.9 Oct 2025 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Endometriosis Diet That Stopped 20 Years of Pain | Khush SraEndometriosis as a whole-body, immune- and nervous-system–driven condition, and how diet, stress regulation, and gut health (dysbiosis, SIBO/IBS, histamine, “endo belly”) can reduce pain and…7 Oct 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 39 chapters
Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes, Brain Fog & Sleepless NightsNatural, evidence-based strategies for perimenopause/menopause symptoms: hot flashes, brain fog, and sleepless nights, with specific supplement dosages, expected timelines (often 8–12 weeks), and…2 Oct 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Hidden Symptoms of PMDD & PMS: How Progesterone, Birth Control & Brain Chemistry Shape Your Mood | Dr. Sarah HillPMDD/PMS and mood changes across the menstrual cycle, focusing on progesterone vs synthetic progestins, the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, and brain stress regulation (HPA axis/cortisol).30 Sep 2025 · 1 h 54 min · 35 chapters
Top AuDHD Expert: Shocking Risks of Undiagnosed Female ADHD & Autism | Dr. Samantha HiewThe episode explores why female ADHD and autism are often missed or misdiagnosed, the risks of treating only ADHD symptoms (especially with stimulants) when autism or nervous-system dysregulation is…25 Sep 2025 · 2 h 53 min · 72 chapters
The New Perimenopause Weight Loss Approach | Tara LaFerraraPerimenopause/menopause weight loss and body recomposition, arguing that resistance training (not “more cardio”) plus stress/sleep management is the key.23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 29 chapters
Peptides for Hair Loss & Skin Aging Reversal: OneSkin ReviewHow skin aging is driven by “senescent/zombie” cells and inflammation, and how to rejuvenate skin using peptides (OneSkin OS1) versus retinoids that may cause irritation if overused.18 Sep 2025 · 1 h 33 min · 35 chapters
SIBO vs IBS vs Leaky Gut: Tests, Treatments, and How to Heal Fast | Dr. Carolina GonzalezComparing SIBO, IBS, and “leaky gut,” what tests to use, how to treat root causes, and why many “parasite cleanse” products are misleading or harmful.16 Sep 2025 · 1 h 37 min · 43 chapters