Your birthday tells you your chronological age—but it may not tell you how quickly your cells, mitochondria, or even individual organs are aging. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with functional medicine expert and bestselling author Dr. Will Cole to explore the science of cellular aging, why biological age can differ from chronological …
Have you ever wondered whether you truly need to avoid gluten, how to choose a multivitamin with an MTHFR variant, why IUD insertion can be excruciating, or how chronic pain changes the nervous system? In this candid AMA, Dr. Jolene Brighten answers unexpected questions about nutrition, supplements, hormones, contraception, endometriosis, medical gaslighting, and the lessons that changed how she writes …
For decades, melatonin has been marketed as the “sleep hormone.” But emerging research reveals that melatonin is far more than a sleep aid—it plays a critical role in brain health, mitochondrial function, immune regulation, inflammation, hormone balance, and healthy aging. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with internationally recognized nutrition scientist Dr. Deanna …
If you’ve always been the one everyone depends on, this episode is for you. Dr. Jolene Brighten explores what happens when being “the strong one” becomes more than a personality trait—it becomes a biological burden that affects your nervous system, hormones, immune system, and overall health. Through a deeply personal conversation, she explains why so many women find themselves exhausted, …
Pre-order ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten and discover how hormones shape focus, motivation, executive function, and emotional regulation http://drbrighten.com/adhdandwomen In early 2020, my life changed completely when I contracted COVID-19. As a board-certified doctor, I thought I knew what to expect—but my symptoms didn’t look like anything on the news. Instead of a high fever or standard cough, I experienced a …
Pre-order ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten and discover how hormones shape focus, motivation, executive function, and emotional regulation. When it comes to hormone therapy and breast cancer, few topics create more confusion, fear, and conflicting information. Women are often told they need to be concerned about breast cancer risk, yet many never receive a nuanced discussion about screening, lifestyle factors, inflammation, …
Most dry eye treatment focuses on drops. This episode is about what drops don’t fix — and the daily habits that actually change things. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten talks with Dr. Carly Rose (Dr. Rose) about what dry eye really is, why it keeps showing up, and what actually helps. Dry eye is …
Let’s talk about the divorce rate in America without the blame games, the “men are trash” hot takes, or the tired advice that sounds good on a mug but falls apart the minute a kid pukes at 2 a.m. Here’s the reality: divorce is common, but it’s not random. Patterns show up again and again—especially in midlife. And if you’re …
If you’ve ever asked yourself, Why am I so tired when I’m doing everything right? — this episode is for you. From clean eating and HIIT workouts to supplements and sleep tracking, many women are doing “all the things” and still waking up exhausted, crashing mid-afternoon, and lying awake at night unable to wind down. The missing piece may not …