Keynote Speaker · Women’s Hormonal Health

Bring evidence-based women’s health to your stage

Keynotes · CME & Grand Rounds · Panels · Fireside Chats

A board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist who commands both the science and the room. Dr. Brighten has spent two decades addressing physicians, clinicians, and packed public audiences — translating endocrine research into talks audiences act on.

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  • 15–20 Stages Every Year
  • 20+ Years in Practice
  • 4 Books
  • 1M+ Community

Recent stages

  • A4M
  • CHADD International Conference
  • Health Optimisation Summit, London
  • Mindvalley University
  • Turning Point Women’s Leadership Summit
  • National University of Natural Medicine
  • Microbiome CME Symposium
  • College of Naturopathic Medicine, London

Watch Her Speak

Full rooms, on the record

Full-length keynotes from recent stages — every talk customized to the room.

Keynote · Health Optimisation Summit, London — invited back two years running
On stage · A4M Congress

A clinician who holds the room

CME-grade science, delivered with the warmth of a consumer keynote. Planners re-book her — and audiences stay past the closing slide.

  • Invited back to the Health Optimisation Summit two years running
  • Citation-backed decks suitable for continuing-education credit
  • 4–5 keynotes and 10–15 additional events every year
Keynote debut · Health Optimisation Summit, London
Turning Point America's Women's Leadership Summit
Luminescence · Los Angeles · Watch on Instagram →

Signature Talks

Talks that fill rooms and change protocols

Every keynote is customized to the audience — from CME-level mechanisms to consumer-facing action steps. Planners book titles; audiences remember takeaways.

01 · Keynote — CHADD International Conference

“Why ADHD Gets Worse in Perimenopause: Mechanisms Beyond Estrogen”

Deconstructing neuro-endocrine pathways, dopamine receptor sensitivity, and the non-estrogenic metabolic mechanisms affecting neurodivergent women — with management strategies clinicians can apply Monday morning.

Clinical Consumer 45–60 min
  • The estrogen–dopamine relationship audiences misunderstand most
  • Three mechanisms that worsen ADHD symptoms in perimenopause
  • Non-hormonal management strategies with evidence behind them

Estrogen, Dopamine & the Female Brain

Why women are misdiagnosed for decades — and what hormonal transitions do to cognition, mood, and motivation.

  • The menstrual cycle’s effect on neurochemistry, demystified
  • Perimenopause as a neurologic event, not just a reproductive one
  • What supports cognition at every stage of the transition
CME Grand Rounds 60–90 min

Perimenopause: The Transition Medicine Missed

The decade of symptoms medicine dismisses — reframed with an action-plan framework audiences leave with.

  • Why “your labs are normal” fails perimenopausal patients
  • The symptom cluster that predicts a harder transition
  • A protocol audience members can start and discuss with their clinician
Keynote Consumer 45–75 min

Hormonal Birth Control: What Your Doctor Has Time to Mention

The full informed-consent conversation — benefits, trade-offs, and the transition off — in one honest, non-polarized hour.

  • What the research actually says about risks and benefits
  • Questions every patient should ask before starting or stopping
  • Post-pill recovery: timelines, testing, and myth-busting
Keynote Consumer Q&A friendly

Also presenting

Thyroid Lab Interpretation Beyond TSH Clinical CE · 60–90 min · case-based
PCOS: Root-Cause Management Beyond the Pill Mixed clinical & public · 45–60 min
The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Care That’s Overdue Public & practitioner · 45–60 min

Past Stages

Venues like yours, already convinced

From medical-conference podiums to public-summit main stages — the same material, calibrated to the room.

Medical Education & Grand Rounds

  • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine A4M
  • CHADD International Conference Keynote
  • National University of Natural Medicine Medical School
  • Microbiome Continuing Education Symposium CME
  • The College of Naturopathic Medicine London, UK
  • Asociación de Médicos de Medicina Estética y Antienvejecimiento Veracruz, MX

Keynotes & Public Summits

  • Health Optimisation Summit London, UK · 2 years running
  • Mindvalley University 2026
  • Turning Point America’s Women’s Leadership Summit Keynote
  • Siete Wellness Summit Austin, TX
  • Commune · Luminescence Los Angeles, CA
  • Microbiome Symposium Hollywood, FL

Logistics & Formats

Everything you need, handled

One packet, one contact, no surprises — from hold to applause.

  • Keynote
  • Workshop
  • Panel
  • Fireside
  • Grand Rounds
  • Virtual

AV & decks

Slide decks in 16:9; lav + handheld ready. Full tech rider arrives with your hold sheet.

Promotion built in

Announcement graphics and posts shared with an audience of 1M+ across platforms.

CME-capable content

Citation-backed decks suitable for continuing-education accreditation.

Books on site

Signing arrangements coordinated with your bookseller across four titles.

Press-ready assets

Headshots, bio variations, and social cutouts delivered with the speaker packet.

Fast, professional replies

[email protected] is checked daily — availability and quote within one business day.

Planner FAQ

Before you email

What do fees look like?
Fees are quoted per engagement — they vary by format, preparation, and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll respond with availability and a quote.
Does she present virtually?
Yes — keynotes, panels, firesides, and webinars. Virtual engagements are quoted per engagement, with the same customization as on-site talks.
Can she build a talk for our audience?
Every keynote is customized to the room. Signature talks are tailored in framing and depth; fully custom titles are scoped in the booking conversation.
What are the AV requirements?
Decks present in 16:9; lav and handheld microphones both work. The complete tech rider ships with the speaker packet at hold.
Can we run a book signing?
Yes — across four titles, including ADHD and Women (Penguin Random House, 2026). We coordinate with your bookseller; wholesale orders route through approved vendors.
How far in advance should we book?
Keynote dates are typically secured 3–6 months out, but inquire any time — the calendar is reviewed daily and held dates shift.

Booking

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Share your date, audience, and format. [email protected] is checked daily — you’ll hear back within one business day with availability and a quote.

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