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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, …

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Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes, Brain Fog & Sleepless Nights

Episode: 79 Duration: 0H30MPublished: Perimenopause & Menopause

Hot flashes can feel overwhelming—leaving you drenched in sweat at 2 AM, exhausted during the day, and wondering if relief is even possible. The good news? There are natural remedies for hot flashes that go beyond quick fixes and are backed by science. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we uncover simple, effective strategies that not only ease …

Sarah Hill on PMDD symptoms

Hidden Symptoms of PMDD & PMS: How Progesterone, Birth Control & Brain Chemistry Shape Your Mood | Dr. Sarah Hill

Episode: 78 Duration: 1H48MPublished: Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause

Struggling with mood swings, anxiety, or depression before your period and wondering if it’s more than just “PMS”? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Hill, trailblazing researcher and author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain, to uncover the hidden symptoms of PMDD and …

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The New Perimenopause Weight Loss Approach | Tara LaFerrara

Episode: 76 Duration: 1H10MPublished: Perimenopause & Menopause

Kick the “eat less, move more” myth to the curb. In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with strength coach Tara LaFerrara to explain why resistance training is the queen for perimenopausal and menopausal women who want real results—better body recomposition, stronger bones, steadier energy, and less belly fat—without living on a treadmill or wrecking their hormones. You’ll learn …

What Perimenopause does to your brain

Menopause Brain Fog Is Real: 7 Science-Backed Ways To Clear It | Dr. Jolene Brighten

Episode: 73 Duration: 1H34MPublished: Perimenopause & Menopause

Menopause brain fog is the short-term difficulty with focus, word-finding, and memory that can show up in perimenopause and early postmenopause. It’s driven by estradiol fluctuations, declining progesterone/allopregnanolone (ALLO), and sleep fragmentation from hot flashes. The good news? It’s usually reversible with symptom treatment and daily habit shifts. Listen to this episode for the full brain-chemistry tour and a practical …

GLP1's Perimenopause

GLP-1 Weight Loss in Menopause: How HRT Amplifies Results

Episode: 69 Duration: 0H59MPublished: Perimenopause & Menopause

If your midlife metabolism suddenly stopped playing by the old rules, you’re not imagining it. In this episode, Dr. Brighten breaks down how perimenopause and menopause shift insulin sensitivity, fat distribution, appetite, and recovery and where glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (think semaglutide/Ozempic, Wegovy, liraglutide, tirzepatide as a related incretin therapy) can fit safely alongside hormone therapy, lifting, protein, and …

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Endometriosis, HRT, and Menopause: Expert Answers on Surgery, IVF & What Really Helps| Dr. Melissa McHale

Episode: 68 Duration: 1H27MPublished: Endometriosis, Perimenopause & Menopause

Does endometriosis go away after menopause? Many women hope so, but the reality is more complex. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with Dr. Melissa McHale to unpack the latest science, surgical risks, and what women truly need to know about navigating endometriosis during perimenopause and menopause. 🎧 Don’t miss this conversation — hit play …

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The Truth About Hormones for Sleep, Sleep Disturbances, Melatonin & Perimenopause Sleep Problems | Dr. Jolene Brighten

Episode: 63 Duration: 0H54MPublished: Holistic Health, Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause

Struggling to fall asleep… stay asleep… or waking up at 2 AM with your heart racing and your sheets soaked? These sleep disturbances are not in your head and they’re not something you just have to live with. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we dive deep into what’s really going on when women can’t sleep during perimenopause. …