44.) Dr. Jolene Brighten: Understanding hormones & how birth control affects the body.

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In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by a trailblazer in women's health, Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a pioneer in women’s medicine and award winning naturopathic physician. She is the author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth. 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. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within the tech community, and considered a leading authority on women’s health. Her work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Elle, Bustle, The Guardian, and ABC News. Dr. Brighten is also part of the MindBodyGreen Collective and a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Some topics that will be covered in this incredible episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten include: Functional medicine vs Naturopathic medicine, customizing women’s healthcare, the connection between skin & birth control, what it means to have a “normal” period, different kinds of birth control & the effects of on the body, understanding the lack of research in women’s reproductive health & its implications, common nutrient depletions when on the pill, addressing mood changes on birth control, vaginal health & products to NOT use, battling stigmatization of mental health & depression, effects of birth control on the gut health, dealing with Inflammation from birth control, benefits of fiber & probiotic supplements for immunity, impact of sleep on our immune systems, impact of blue light on our sleep levels, tips for optimizing our hormonal health & ovulation, identifying when to get your hormones tested during an imbalance & so much more!

You can find more on Dr. Jolene Brighten by visiting her Instagram page, Youtube, Tik Tok & website.

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