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 …
If you’ve been told that the key to thriving in perimenopause or menopause is endless cardio, eating less, or fasting longer—you’ve been sold a myth. In this powerhouse episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Stephanie Estima joins me to bust some of the biggest myths about fitness for menopause, including why traditional approaches often fail and what actually works …
Testosterone therapy might be all the buzz—but is it actually the best choice for your health, your hormones, and your future fertility? In this powerful episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with top urologist and men’s health expert Dr. Justin Houman to uncover the truth about testosterone, sperm health, erectile dysfunction, and the real risks men aren’t …
If you’ve ever been told your bloating, reflux, or abdominal pain is “just IBS” or “probably stress,” you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I’m joined by leading surgeon and endoscopist, Dr. Paco de la Vega, to uncover the truth about gut dysfunction and why your digestive system deserves better answers. Dr. de …
What happens when a pro athlete, model, wife, mother, and wellness powerhouse sits down to speak the unfiltered truth about being a woman in midlife? You get one of the most real, raw, and revolutionary conversations we’ve ever had on this show. In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Gabby Reece to unpack the evolution of strength, womanhood, …
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 …
What if your child’s ADHD, anxiety, or picky eating wasn’t actually behavioral—but biological? In this jaw-dropping episode, I’m joined by Dr. Staci Whitman, a trailblazer in functional and pediatric dentistry, who is here to expose the hidden connections between oral health, airway issues, the gut-brain axis, and the everyday habits that could be disrupting your child’s development and well-being. We …
You’re doing everything right—eating well, exercising, managing stress—and yet you still feel exhausted, inflamed, and like your body’s working against you. If the weight won’t budge, sleep is elusive, and your mood feels unfamiliar, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of understanding what’s happening in your body. In this second part of our perimenopause deep …
If you’re cutting calories, pushing harder at the gym, and still watching the scale creep up, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Perimenopause changes everything, especially how your body holds onto weight. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we’re breaking down exactly what’s happening behind the scenes with your hormones, why traditional weight loss advice falls …