The Dr. Brighten Show: Empowering Conversations on Women’s Health and Hormones
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Latest Episodes
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation? Try This for Instant Calm | Meliza Mokrani
What if the stress, exhaustion, and emotional reactivity you’re battling every day aren’t just personality quirks, but symptoms of nervous system dysregulation? In this deeply moving and enlightening episode, I sit down with Meliza Mokrani—trauma-informed health coach, founder of Worthy Wellness Studio, and nervous system educator—to explore how chronic stress, cultural conditioning, and unhealed trauma shape your hormones, health, and …
3 Causes of Fatigue We Rarely Talk About + How to Get More Energy | Dr. Jolene Brighten
In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten unpacks the three hidden causes of fatigue most doctors miss and the real reasons so many women are running on empty. If you've ever been told it's just stress, aging, or that you need more sleep, this episode will feel like both a truth bomb and a roadmap. …
Carbs, Cortisol, and Perimenopause: The Real Path to Feeling Forever Strong | Liz Wolfe
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, Why is my body changing even though I haven’t? — this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. In this deep, funny, and jaw-droppingly real conversation, I sit down with Liz Wolfe, certified personal trainer, nutrition expert, and author of Eat the Yolks, to break down the real reasons …
Articles
Progesterone Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes & What To Do About It
Progesterone intolerance is a nervous system sensitivity to natural or supplemental progesterone. It causes mood changes, insomnia, and anxiety, especially in neurodivergent women and those with PMDD. Sensitivity, not high levels, is the issue. Solutions include cycle tracking, supporting detox, and using non-hormonal calming tools—all of which you’ll learn about in this article. If you’ve ever felt like your body …
When to Take Progesterone for Perimenopause
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling like your body and mood are shifting, you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can be a confusing time—one that causes a lot of shifts in how you feel, even when your labs seem “normal.” And the question of when to take progesterone for perimenopause is a common one many women are …
SHBG Hormone Levels: How Diet, Lifestyle, and Supplements Influence This Overlooked Hormone Marker
If you’ve ever felt like your hormone lab results were “normal,” yet your symptoms—fatigue, acne, low libido, mood swings— screamed otherwise, then you’re not imagining things. One key piece that’s often missing from the reproductive health conversation is SHBG, or sex hormone-binding globulin. This under-the-radar protein has a powerful impact on how your hormones behave, and it’s time we start …
What Is the Best Multivitamin for Women Over 50?
As women reach their 50s and beyond, their nutritional needs shift1. Hormonal changes, a slower metabolism, and a greater focus on bone health, cardiovascular support, and cognitive function all mean that choosing the right multivitamin for women over 50 is more important than ever. With so many supplement options on the market, how do you know what is the best …
Does Endometriosis Go Away After Menopause? Here's the Truth
There’s a common belief that menopause “cures” endometriosis. No more periods = no more pain, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While some women do experience symptom relief after menopause, others continue to struggle with endometriosis after menopause-related pain. In some cases, endo symptoms can even get worse during the menopausal transition. In this article, we’ll unpack what really …
How to Choose the Best Vitamin B Complex Vitamins
B vitamins are such an important part of keeping your body functioning at its best. These essential vitamins (of which there are eight) help turn the food you eat into energy, support your brain health, and even contribute to glowing skin and healthy hair. They’re also essential for producing red blood cells, which keep you feeling strong and energized. Let’s …
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What others say
Dr. Brighten's work is so important for women's health. Whenever women with thyroid, menstrual or fertility issues come to work with Dr. Brighten they find have better periods, feel better, they have more energy and in many cases they are able to reverse their conditions. I highly recommend Dr. Brighten's work.Dr. Izabella Wentz, Thyroid Pharmacist, NYT Best Selling Author of Hashimoto's Protocol
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a powerful force supporting women’s health and well-being. In a world where oral contraceptives are doled out like candy, Dr. Brighten guides women through reestablishing hormonal balance and reclaiming their lives. This book will help countless women in great need.Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, author of The Dirt Cure
If you are a woman and you are dealing with hormone issues, adrenal issues or a thyroid condition then this is your go-to doctor. Her clinic will help you restore your hormones, get your energy back and improve your period. I have been recommending my readers to her for many years because she gets the results that you are desiring.Dr. Mariza Snyder, Best Selling Author
Dr. Jolene Brighten and her women health clinics help women address their hormone imbalances and autoimmune disease by getting to the root cause.Dr. Trevor Cates, Spa Doctor, Best Selling Author
Dr. Brighten is someone I look to help me often with patients that I have questions about with women's health issues. I find that her wisdom and knowledge of women's health is unparalleled. I really value her expertise.Dr. Alejandra Carrsaco Functional Medicine MD