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Your Go-To Source for Women’s Health Insights

Tune in for expert insights, actionable advice, and the latest in women’s health, with Dr. Jolene Brighten and top professionals from around the world.

Dr. Brighten Podcast

Ready to elevate your health and wellness journey? The Dr. Brighten Show brings you fresh, evidence-based knowledge with every episode. From hormone balance to gut health, fertility, and beyond, we deliver the research, tips, and expert perspectives you need to take control of your health.

With 15 episodes available and more on the way, you can dive into topics that matter to you now. Whether you're looking for actionable strategies to boost your energy, improve your hormone health, or live with more vitality, our episodes are designed to inspire and empower.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss the full video experience on YouTube for an even deeper dive.

What You Can Expect:

  • Conversations with health experts, scientists, and thought leaders who bring you the latest research
  • Relatable, practical insights for real-life health improvement
  • Tips and tools to help you balance hormones, boost energy, and enhance your wellness
  • Timely topics that speak directly to women’s health in today’s world
  • A supportive community that empowers you to take control of your health journey

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What Is a TSH Lab Test? Decode the Thyroid Numbers Your Doctor Overlooked

Episode: 89 Duration: 0H31MPublished: Thyroid Health

Feeling foggy, forgetful, or like your brain has lost its edge? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten explains what your TSH lab test really tells you and what it doesn’t. Most doctors stop testing after TSH, but this brain-to-thyroid signal is only one piece of your hormonal story. You’ll learn how …

Andrew Robinson on ADHD and hormones

ADHD and Hormones: The Hidden Connection Affecting Millions of Women

Episode: 88 Duration: 1H16MPublished: ADHD, Hormones

If your focus, mood, and memory seem to fluctuate with your menstrual cycle, or your brain fog worsened during perimenopause, you’re not imagining things. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with ADHD therapist and educator Andrew Robinson, MSW, to uncover how hormones directly influence ADHD symptoms — and why so many women are …

christine maren thyroid problems in perimenopause

Thyroid Problems in Women Skyrocket During Perimenopause + What to Do About It | Dr. Christine Maren

Episode: 87 Duration: 1H37MPublished: Perimenopause & Menopause

When your body starts changing in your late 30s and 40s, fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog are often blamed on “just perimenopause.” But the truth? Your thyroid is probably struggling too. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten and Dr. Christine Maren expose why thyroid issues surge during perimenopause, how gut health plays a surprising …

Ann-Louise Lockhart on parenting teenagers

Why 79% of Parents Are Getting It Wrong (and How to Fix It) | Ann-Louise Lockhart

Episode: 86 Duration: 1H18MPublished: Kids & Parenting

Are you tired of hearing that the teenage years are destined to be a nightmare? What if everything you've been told about raising teens is actually making things worse? In this eye-opening conversation, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart reveals why 79% of Gen Z parents are calling their kids' bosses—and what this alarming trend says about modern parenting. If you're …

A Pediatrician’s Unfiltered Take on Pharma, Research, and Real Health— Why Medicine Needs Transparency Now | Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh

Episode: 85 Duration: 1H09MPublished: Holistic Health, Kids & Parenting

Can you still trust modern medicine? In this bold and revealing episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, an integrative pediatrician unafraid to speak openly about how the pharmaceutical industry shapes medicine, medical research, and public health policy. Together, they uncover the cracks in a system that often prioritizes profit over …

Tara Suwinyattichaiporn on how to improve your sex life

The Science of Better Sex: How to Improve Your Sex Life with Dr. Tara, Top University Sex Professor

Episode: 84 Duration: 0H51MPublished: Holistic Health, Hormones

Ever wondered why your sex life changes over time — or why what once worked no longer lights you up? In this powerful episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a tenured professor of sexual communication at California State University, Fullerton, joins Dr. Jolene Brighten to share the science of sexual personality and the psychology of pleasure, communication, …

Loneleness Epidemic Dr. Ben Rein

The Loneliness Epidemic Is Worse Than You Think | Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein Explains

Episode: 83 Duration: 2H00MPublished: Holistic Health

Human connection isn’t optional—it’s a biological survival mechanism. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein exposes the shocking truth about the loneliness epidemic—how chronic isolation alters your brain, weakens your immune system, and increases your risk of death. Together, we explore the neuroscience of empathy, the hormonal roots of connection, and why the modern world …

Mariza Snyder perimenopause exhaustion

The Hidden Causes of Perimenopause Exhaustion: Stress, Hormones, and Your Brain

Episode: 82 Duration: 1H20MPublished: Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause

Feeling like your energy has been hijacked lately? You’re not imagining it — perimenopause exhaustion is real, and it’s not just about getting older or not sleeping enough. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jolene Brighten, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and author of Is This Normal?, sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Solution, to uncover why so …

Top Causes of Brain Fog

Brain Fog Treatment: What’s Really Behind It and How to Get Your Clarity Back

Episode: 81 Duration: 0H50MPublished: Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause

Have you ever forgotten mid-sentence what you were saying, or walked into a room only to wonder why you went there in the first place? You’re not alone and it’s not “just aging.” In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten explains how hormonal shifts, poor sleep, and chronic stress can steal mental clarity and shares practical, …