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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May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
PFAS Chemicals, FDA Banning Food Dye, and What RFK Jr Got Wrong | Dr. Will Cole
Dr. Will Cole unpacks how forever chemicals and environmental toxins fuel hormone issues, autoimmunity, and gut dysfunction—and how to support true detox without fear.
May 20, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
How to Improve Egg Quality – The Essential Egg Freezing Process Guide | Dr. Debbie Cassis
Everything You Need to Know About Egg Freezing, Fertility Preservation, and Boosting Egg Quality at Any Age
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism: How to Finally Heal the Root Cause and Reclaim Your Energy | Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dr. Izabella Wentz unpacks the overlooked signs of thyroid dysfunction, how Hashimoto’s is often misdiagnosed, and what it really takes to heal your hormones and reclaim energy—especially in perimenopause.
May 13, 2025 · 58 min
From Trauma to Inflammation: How Your Nervous System Fuels Chronic Disease | Dr. John Kim
Functional medicine expert Dr. John Kim reveals how trauma, toxins, and nervous system dysregulation trigger chronic inflammation—and how to reset healing at the cellular level.
May 8, 2025 · 40 min
ADHD Burnout? Your Hormones Might Be Sabotaging You
Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down the science and lived experience of ADHD burnout, revealing why hormones matter and how to recover with real, practical strategies.
May 6, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Intuitive Biohacking: Ditching Perfectionism and Listening to Your Body in Pregnancy | Aggie Lal
Wellness expert Aggie Lal opens up about the raw reality of pregnancy, sharing how she ditched perfectionism, embraced rest, and redefined biohacking by listening to her body.
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Fitness for Menopause Myths Busted: What Actually Works for Muscle, Metabolism, and Hormone Balance | Stephanie Estima
Dr. Stephanie Estima breaks down the truth about fitness for menopause—revealing why strength training, not cardio, is key to hormone balance, metabolism, and lasting muscle in midlife.
Apr 29, 2025 · 1 hr
Low Testosterone, Poor Sperm, and the Silent Crisis in Men’s Health | Justin Houman
Men's health expert Dr. Justin Houman reveals the real risks of testosterone therapy, how it impacts fertility, and what every man—and every family—should know about protecting hormone and sexual health naturally.
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Is It Just Gas? The Shocking Truth About Gut Pain, SIBO, and What Your Poop Is Telling You | Doc Paco de la Vega
GI surgeon Dr. Paco de la Vega exposes the myths behind IBS, SIBO, and bloating—and shares surprising truths about gut pain, hormones, and why your poop might be your best diagnostic tool.
Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Stop People-Pleasing, Start Living: Gabby Reece on Strength, Aging, and Raising Resilient Kids
Pro athlete and wellness icon Gabby Reece joins us for a candid conversation about strength, aging, parenting resilient kids, and redefining womanhood—without losing yourself in the process.
Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Urinary Incontinence Treatment, Pelvic Pain & the Problem with Just Doing Kegels | Dr. Diana Mendez
Why Pelvic Floor Health Goes Beyond Kegels and How to Strengthen the Core for Better Function
Apr 15, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Mouth Breathing, ADHD & the Cavity Conspiracy: What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You | Dr. Staci Whitman
Uncovering the Links Between Oral Health, Childhood Development, and the Medical Blind Spots That Could Be Holding You Back.
Apr 10, 2025 · 22 min
Should You Consider HRT? How to Know If It's Time & What to Ask Your Doctor
Clear answers on estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and what your symptoms really mean
Apr 10, 2025 · 53 min
Perimenopause? How to Lose Weight (without starving yourself)
Why your old diet and exercise plan doesn’t work anymore—and what actually does
Apr 8, 2025 · 55 min
Why Good Stress Might Save Your Life | Jeff Krasno
Exploring how discomfort, resilience, and inner stillness can transform your health.
Apr 3, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
The C-Section Epidemic: What Women Aren’t Being Told About Birth | Dr. Cynthia Dickter
How Hospital Culture, Obstetric Violence, and Misinformation Undermine Women's Autonomy in Birth
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Is It Really Histamine Intolerance? The Misdiagnosed Epidemic Explained | Jennifer Fugo
How skin issues, gut problems, and anxiety may all be connected
Mar 27, 2025 · 39 min
ADHD, Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night
What your circadian rhythm, dopamine, and hormone cycle are trying to tell you about your sleepless nights.
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Raising Kids with Big Feelings: Tantrums, Emotional Regulation, & ADHD Symptoms in Kids | Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Practical Tools for Parents to Build Resilience, Foster Emotional Growth, and Support Neurodivergent Kids
Mar 20, 2025 · 10 min
What You Should Know About the Endometriosis-Fibroid Connection
Dr. Ana Sierra explains the strong link between endometriosis and fibroids, and how to recognize the symptoms of each.