The Dr. Brighten Show

Dr. Jolene Brighten

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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Dec 18, 2025 · 37 min
Doctor Reacts to Lili Reinhart and Breaks the Endometriosis Diagnosis Myth | Dr. Jolene Brighten
Why endometriosis is missed for years, what imaging gets wrong, and how to advocate for a real diagnosis.
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
How to Lower Cortisol & RESET Your Nervous System in 90 Seconds | Rosie Acosta
Simple breathwork and mindfulness tools to calm your nervous system, lower cortisol, and shift out of stress in just 90 seconds.
Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
The Hidden Hormone Disorder: How Isolation Disrupts Cortisol, Sleep & Emotional Stability | Shawn Stevenson
A revealing conversation on how loneliness biologically disrupts cortisol, sleep, and emotional health—and the simple, science-backed ways to rebuild connection and resilience.
Dec 9, 2025 · 27 min
How to Reduce Stress Hormones Naturally (4-Step Plan)
A practical, science-backed 4-step plan to calm cortisol, stabilize energy, and support your hormones—especially during the stressful holiday season.
Dec 4, 2025 · 30 min
5 Science-Backed Steps to Stop Female Hair Loss and Regrow Your Hair
A step-by-step, science-backed guide to stopping female hair loss, understanding the root causes, and regrowing thicker, healthier hair.
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Pain During Sex, Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor | Dr. Ana Sierra
In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, we unpack what pain is actually telling you, how doctors should evaluate it, why so many women are misdiagnosed, and the anatomical truths every woman deserves to know about her pelvic health. If you've ever wondered why sex is painful and what to do next, this is the most comprehensive and actionable explanation you’ve ever heard—all based entirely on the insights from the episode transcript. For full episode notes see: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/pain-during-sex/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2025 · 52 min
How Stress Causes Brain Damage: The New Science of Cortisol, Trauma, and Women’s Brains | Dr. Jessica Peatross
Dr. Jessica Peatross reveals how chronic stress and emotional trauma can mimic brain injury—and the therapies that help women recover and rebuild resilience.
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
The Hidden Brain Risk Every Woman Over 30 Needs To Know | Max Lugavere
A deep dive into the hidden factors driving women’s cognitive decline—and the science-backed steps you can take now to protect your brain for decades to come.
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Why your PCOS Got WORSE after 30 and How to FIX it | Dr. Fiona McCulloch
Why PCOS symptoms intensify after 30 and how insulin resistance, stress hormones, and gut-driven inflammation shape your long-term health.
Nov 18, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
The Hidden Link Between Your Gut Issues and Endometriosis | Dr. Jill Ingenito
Why chronic fatigue, bloating, and brain fog aren’t just “in your head”—and how mold toxicity, parasites, and hidden gut infections could be draining your energy.
Nov 13, 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
Fertility Awareness Method Explained: What Doctors Don’t Teach About Ovulation and Birth Control | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Clear the myths, understand your fertile window, and learn how your cycle actually works with science-backed fertility awareness.
Nov 11, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
What Your Chronotype Reveals About Your Hormones, Sleep, and Energy | Dr. Elisa Sacal
Sleep expert Dr. Elisa Sacal joins Dr. Jolene Brighten to uncover how your chronotype, hormones, and circadian rhythm shape your energy, focus, and sleep quality — and how to finally sync your lifestyle with your biology for better rest and vitality.
Nov 6, 2025 · 32 min
What Is a TSH Lab Test? Decode the Thyroid Numbers Your Doctor Overlooked
Dr. Brighten breaks down what your TSH lab test really means, why “normal” thyroid results can still leave you exhausted, and how to uncover the root causes of brain fog, fatigue, and hormone imbalance.
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
ADHD and Hormones: Why Women Are Misdiagnosed for Decades | Andrew Robinson
Dr. Brighten and ADHD specialist Andrew Robinson uncover how hormones shape ADHD symptoms in women, why so many are misdiagnosed, and what treatment and lifestyle strategies can truly help.
Oct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Thyroid Problems in Women Skyrocket During Perimenopause + What to Do About It | Dr. Christine Maren
Discover why thyroid issues surge during perimenopause, how gut health plays a key role, and what you can do to restore balance.
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Why 79% of Parents Are Getting It Wrong (and How to Fix It) | Ann-Louise Lockhart
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart reveals why overparenting is failing today’s teens—and how to help them thrive.
Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
A Pediatrician’s Unfiltered Take on Pharma, Research, and Real Health— Why Medicine Needs Transparency Now | Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh
A candid conversation with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh on how pharmaceutical influence shapes modern medicine, why public trust is collapsing, and what transparency and real health should look like for the next generation.
Oct 21, 2025 · 54 min
The Science of Better Sex: How to Improve Your Sex Life with Dr. Tara, Top University Sex Professor
Discover your sexual personality type—the key to deeper intimacy, better communication, and reigniting passion, based on decades of research.
Oct 16, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
The Loneliness Epidemic Is Worse Than You Think | Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein Explains
Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein joins Dr. Brighten to explore why social connection is vital for brain health, how isolation impacts longevity, and how modern life and social media are reshaping our empathy and relationships.
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
The Hidden Causes of Perimenopause Exhaustion: Stress, Hormones, and Your Brain
Uncover why perimenopause exhaustion happens and learn how stress, hormones, and brain changes collide—plus simple, science-backed ways to restore your energy, focus, and joy.