Dr. Jolene Brighten: Is This Normal? PMS Symptoms, The Orgasm Gap, Foods To Support Hormones + Natural Birth Control Alternatives

Dr. Jolene Brighten

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In this episode I'm joined by Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and best-selling author, Dr. Jolene Brighten, to discuss her latest book, Is This Normal? By explaining how the many things women are told to embrace (like painful periods and PMS symptoms) are actually cries for help from your body, women can finally embrace their unique health needs and work towards true healing. From the orgasm gap between men and women, the truth behind women's sex drives, the most overlooked causes of hormone problems, and natural birth control methods, this episode will be an empowering turning point for every woman that has ever asked the question "is this normal?" about their health.

Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community.

A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:

  • The most common hormonal issues that women are told are “normal” by medical professionals, but are actually very abnormal.
  • The top, surprising causes of hormonal imbalances and how women can take control of these issues 
  • Why supporting detox pathways is important and actually necessary, despite what social media tells us about our liver detoxing on its own. 
  • Signs and symptoms of an abnormal period and PMS.
  • The best foods for supporting hormone balance, specifically for managing PMS symptoms.
  • Natural alternatives to birth control for women to explore. 
  • The “orgasm gap” mentioned in her new book, and why there’s a disconnect in pleasure in heterosexual relationships. 
  • Myth-busting various misconceptions about women’s health. 
  • The best natural supplementation for boosted sexual health.

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Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is the host of the popular The Art Of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum and the brand new book Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.