You stopped taking the pill… now what? For millions of women, the birth control pill has been a lifeline or a frustrating mystery. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten unpacks what really happens when you stop hormonal birth control and why no one in the doctor’s office seems to prepare you for the aftermath. Whether …
In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with world-renowned dietitian and bestselling author Ilana Muhlstein to dismantle the myths and madness of the typical weight loss diet. Ilana doesn’t just talk the talk—she lost over 100 pounds, kept it off through three pregnancies, and helps millions do the same with her signature “Water …
What do forever chemicals, food dye bans, and the future of autism care have in common? According to Dr. Will Cole—more than you might think. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we’re pulling back the curtain on the environmental toxins hiding in your clothes, cookware, and makeup, how the FDA banning food dye is just the tip of …
If you’ve ever felt like your body is stuck in overdrive—wired, inflamed, exhausted—and no amount of supplements or protocols seem to help, this episode is for you. Dr. John Kim, functional medicine pharmacist and expert in cellular health, joins me to pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic disease: the cell danger response. …
Ever been told that leaking pee when you laugh, sneeze, or jump is just part of being a woman—especially after having kids? What if I told you that’s not only false, but that your workouts, posture, or even the way you breathe could be making it worse? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with pelvic …
Welcome back to The Dr. Brighten Show, where we tackle the health topics that matter most—with science, heart, and real-world solutions. Today’s episode is a game-changer. I’m joined by Jeff Krasno—wellness visionary, co-founder of Commune, bestselling author of Good Stress, and the man Oprah tapped for her Super Soul 100. After reversing his type 2 diabetes, losing 60 pounds, and …
If you’ve ever felt like your body is reacting to everything—from the foods you eat to the changes in weather—you’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with certified nutrition specialist and skin health expert Jennifer Fugo to unravel the truth behind histamine intolerance, histamine sensitivity, and the surprising symptoms they can cause. Whether you’re navigating …
Buckle up for a fiery and thought-provoking conversation with Alex Clark! In this episode, we dive into the untold truths about hormonal birth control, the American food industry, and the growing health crisis affecting women today. Alex shares her personal health transformation, from ultra-processed foods to a whole-foods lifestyle, and how questioning Big Pharma and Big Food changed everything for …
Inflammation—it’s a word we hear all the time, but do we really understand what it means? More importantly, do we know how to control it? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with Dr. Navaz Habib, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve. Dr. Habib is on …