137: Autoimmune, Trauma’s Effect On Hormones + How To Fix Your Cycle with Dr Jolene Brighten

Board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, trained clinical
sexologist and author of the new book “Is This Normal?” Dr.
Jolene Brighten joins me to breakdown all the complex questions
that come with sex, hormones and PMS.


You’ll hear Dr. Jolene addresses some of what our culture has
adopted as normal + the underlying hormone imbalances that may be
causing it. We even get into the issue of vaginal dryness, what
causes it + how we can support our bodies' natural production
again.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


Laughter’s role in activating the vagus nerve

The connection between the nervous system, sexual desire +
hormone health

Generational trauma's influence on our cortisol levels and
PMS symptoms

“Normal” symptoms of PMS + symptoms that would suggest
there’s an imbalance

Signs that our hormones are “not normal”

Cycle tracking and optimizing your menstrual period

The lifestyle factors to promote optimal hormone health -
Eat, Play, Sex

The impact of endocrine disruptors on our hormones

A look inside of Jolene’s book, “Is This Normal”

How sex changes for women throughout their cycle

How do you know if we have an autoimmune disease? How does
autoimmune disease relate to sexual desire?

Can orgasms strengthen our immune system?

Vaginal dryness and the science of lubrication






THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS


Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition
scientist, and thought leader in


women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic
endocrinology and trained in


clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal,
a non-judgemental guide


to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and
building the sexual


desire you crave. 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 through her website
and social medical


channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical
educator, and medical advisor


within the tech community.


https://drbrighten.com/


Book Bonuses Gifts: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/


Dr. Brighten’s website: www.drbrighten.com


Dr. Brighten’s social handles on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
are @drjolenebrighten





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