The Books of Dr. Jolene Brighten
Four books. One job: real answers for women.
From coming off the pill to the fourth trimester, straight-talk hormone health, and the hormone–ADHD connection — each book turns clinical practice and current research into a plan you can actually follow.
Written by Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD — board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and bestselling author.
The New Book · Pre-Order Open
ADHD and Women
“Your ADHD didn’t get worse. Your hormones changed.”
Penguin Random House · On sale October 6, 2026
The first book to map the hormone–ADHD connection in women: how estrogen, progesterone, and dopamine interact across your cycle, why ADHD in women is so often missed, and what cycle-aware support looks like at every life stage.
- The Focus Plate Method — a recipe framework for steady focus, energy, and mood
- The PMDD Relief Workshop — included when you pre-order
- Chapter One, read aloud by Dr. Brighten
The Complete Library
Also on the shelf
Each book stands alone. Start with the one that names what you’re navigating today — the new book is featured above.
The Bestseller · 200,000+ Copies Sold
Beyond the Pill
A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
The first book to map the far-reaching effects of hormonal birth control — what the pill is really doing in your body, exactly what to eat to support your hormones, and how to come off the pill when you’re ready.
- 30-day program
- Post-Birth Control Syndrome
- Thyroid & adrenal support
The Straight-Talk Guide
Is This Normal?
Judgment-Free Straight Talk About Women’s Health and Hormones
Medically accurate answers about your hormones, periods, and pleasure — plus a 28-day take-back-your-cycle plan with charts, checklists, and 10 hormone areas assessed.
- 28-day cycle plan
- Charts & checklists
- 10 hormone areas
National Bestseller
Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth
The New Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester
You prepared for the birth — this plans for after. Natural recovery for exhaustion, mood, milk supply, and the postpartum thyroid nobody checks, with 30+ herbal and nutritional recipes and a free 4th Trimester Birth Plan.
- 30+ recipes
- 4th Trimester Birth Plan
- Postpartum thyroid
Praise for the Books
Endorsed by the clinicians women trust
On Beyond the Pill
“Provides insight and much-needed solutions to common issues women on hormonal birth control face.”Izabella Wentz, PharmD · #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol
On Is This Normal?
“It’s like having a conversation with your most trusted friend… one that happens to have a medical degree.”Dr. Will Cole · New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting & Gut Feelings
On ADHD and Women
“A timely, much-needed lens to women’s brain health — connecting hormones, immunity, and cognition.”Lisa Mosconi, PhD · Neuroscientist, author of The XX Brain
On Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth
“The most comprehensive and important book for mothers to read after childbirth.”Datis Kharrazian, DHSc, DC · Author of Why Isn’t My Brain Working?
About the Author
Why women trust Dr. Brighten with the answers
Questions
Before you pick a book
Which book should I start with?
Start with the one that names what you’re navigating. Coming off hormonal birth control or considering it? Beyond the Pill. Wondering if your symptoms are common — not normal? Is This Normal? Postpartum and nothing feels right? Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth. ADHD that shifts with your cycle? ADHD and Women.
Are the books available as audiobooks or e-books?
Yes — every title is available in e-book format, and audiobook editions are available or forthcoming for each. Links to all retailers are on each book’s page.
Do I need to read them in order?
No. Each book is written to stand alone with its own complete program. They reference shared foundations, but you can start anywhere.
Do the books replace medical care?
No. They’re educational resources that help you understand your body and ask better questions. Dr. Brighten encourages every reader to work with their own clinician on decisions about their health.