Are we really still using 70-year-old tools in women’s health? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with award-winning journalist and author Marina Gerner to expose how outdated our current reproductive health care system really is—from the epidural as the “last big innovation” in birth care to the lack of real advancement in birth control methods. But this …
Welcome to The Dr. Brighten Show! If you’ve ever wondered about your fertility, the quality of your eggs, or whether freezing them might be a smart move, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Debbie Cassis, an OBGYN, who has helped countless women navigate fertility preservation. Whether you’re thinking about starting a family now or just want …
If you’ve ever gone from waking up at 5am to cold plunge, journal, and hit a high-protein breakfast… to crying on the couch while eating saltines and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again—this episode is for you. Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Aggie Lal to pull back the curtain on what pregnancy really feels like for high-performing …
What if we told you there’s a way to radically transform your pregnancy and birth experience—with more confidence, fewer complications, and a deeper connection to your baby? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we sit down with the extraordinary Dr. Cynthia Dickter—OBGYN, hormone whisperer, and a trailblazer of the humanized birth movement in Mexico. With a powerful mix …
If you’ve ever wondered how to get pregnant easily and faster, this episode is for you! We’re cutting through the myths and misinformation about fertility, IVF, and reproductive health with the incredible Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, aka The Egg Whisperer. Whether you’re just starting your fertility journey or navigating treatments like egg freezing or IVF, this conversation will equip you with …
Are you tired of feeling like your reproductive health is a mystery? Have you ever been told that you ovulate on day 14 or that your cycle should be exactly 28 days long? What if we told you that only 13% of cycles actually align with that “standard”? In this episode, I sit down with Elina Berglund, the physicist-turned-femtech innovator …
This powerful episode dives into miscarriage warning signs and what your doctor must check for recurrent pregnancy loss. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with the lack of answers around fertility, what causes miscarriages, or reproductive health, you are not alone. Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Gerardo Barroso Villa, a world-renowned fertility expert, to unpack everything you need to know …