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 …

Jen Fugo natural treatments for eczema

Natural Treatments for Eczema That Actually Work: Creams, Moisturisers & More | Jen Fugo

Episode: 72 Duration: 1H23MPublished: Holistic Health

Eczema isn’t just a childhood problem — millions of adults struggle with it every day, often feeling stuck between harsh steroid creams and endless elimination diets. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we dive into natural treatments for eczema that go beyond quick fixes. Clinical nutritionist and Healthy Skin Show host Jennifer Fugo joins me to uncover why …

Meredith Carder people pleasing

The Hidden Costs of People Pleasing: Why ADHD Women Struggle + How to Break Free | Meredith Carder

Episode: 71 Duration: 1H16MPublished: ADHD

If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you desperately wanted to say “no,” you’re not alone—especially if you’re a woman living with ADHD. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with ADHD coach and author Meredith Carder to uncover why chronic people pleasing in ADHD women is so common, how it connects to masking, guilt, …

Kara Wada Sjogrens syndrome and treatment

Sjogrens Syndrome and Treatment: What Women Need to Know | Dr. Kara Wada

Episode: 70 Duration: 2H07MPublished: Autoimmune Disorder

Sjögren’s (often searched as sjogrens) is a systemic autoimmune disease that most often affects women (about ~90% of cases). In the U.S., an estimated 1–4 million people are affected and roughly half are undiagnosed. Classic sjogrens symptoms include multi-site dryness—eyes, mouth, nose/sinuses, skin, and vagina—plus fatigue, body/joint pain, and frequent dental issues; neuro and GI symptoms (brain fog, headaches, neuropathy, …

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 …

dr brighten show melissa mchale Endometriosis, HRT, and Menopause

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 …

Progesterone Side Effects Intolerance

Progesterone Side Effects & Intolerance: Why You Feel Worse on Progesterone| Dr. Jolene Brighten

Episode: 67 Duration: 0H47MPublished: Hormones

So you finally got your progesterone prescription to help you sleep better, feel calmer, and support your hormones, but instead of feeling better, you’re more anxious, moody, and wide awake at night. You might have progesterone intolerance. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I uncover why some women experience the opposite of the “calming” benefits they’re promised, and …

sugar and brain health Elisa Song II

Sugar and Brain Health: How Diet Shapes Kids’ Focus, Mood & Microbiome | Dr. Elisa Song

Episode: 66 Duration: 1H25MPublished: Holistic Health, Kids & Parenting

Are you unknowingly feeding your kids foods that sabotage their gut health, disrupt hormones, and even affect brain performance? In this eye‑opening conversation, I sit down with pediatric functional medicine expert Dr. Elisa Song to uncover the hidden ingredients and environmental exposures shaping your child’s mood, focus, immune health, and long‑term development. From sugar and brain function to delayed puberty …

Sara Cherem episode

The Best Skincare for Aging Skin: Dermatologist Secrets You Haven’t Heard Before | Dr. Sara Cherem

Episode: 65 Duration: 1H30MPublished: Holistic Health

We’ve all been told to moisturize, use sunscreen, and maybe add a serum or two. But what if some of the trends you see on Instagram are actually accelerating skin aging? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, board-certified dermatologist and laser expert Dr. Sara Cherem reveals what really works for aging skin and what’s just hype. From the …