Inflammation—it’s a word we hear all the time, but do we really understand what it means? More importantly, do we know how to control it? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with Dr. Navaz Habib, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve. Dr. Habib is on …
Is Your Environment Secretly Sabotaging Your Fertility? The Truth About Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals We’re told to focus on diet, exercise, and supplements when trying to conceive—but what if something else was making it harder to get pregnant? The products we use daily, the air we breathe, and even the water we drink could be exposing us to endocrine disruptor chemicals …
Want to Know How to Increase Testosterone Naturally? You’re in the Right Place! Testosterone isn’t just the male hormone—it’s essential for energy, focus, libido, muscle growth, and overall vitality. But here’s the problem: men’s testosterone levels are plummeting at an alarming rate. Even more shocking? Young men today have lower testosterone than their grandfathers did at the same age. If …
Brain inflammation is silently shaping your cognitive health, influencing everything from your mood and memory to your risk of serious conditions like depression and Alzheimer’s. But here’s the good news: you can take charge of your brain’s future. In today’s episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a leading expert in brain health and neuroplasticity, to reveal …
If you’ve ever felt like your libido took a nosedive during times of high stress, postpartum recovery, or hormone shifts, you are not alone—and more importantly, you are completely normal. But what if I told you that the key to reigniting your desire isn’t just about hormones, but about stress management, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and even… making sure your partner …
Are you tired of being told your pain is “all in your head”? Do you struggle with chronic pelvic pain (CPPS disease), painful periods, pelvic congestion syndrome, or discomfort during sex? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Today, I sit down with Dr. Ana Sierra, a world-class endometriosis surgeon and neuropelviology specialist, to unpack the untold truths about …
Welcome to another episode of The Dr. Brighten Show! Today, we’re diving into a conversation every parent needs to hear. If you’ve ever worried about your child’s gut health, picky eating habits, immune resilience, or even how their microbiome could shape their hormones and brain function, this episode is for you. My guest, Dr. Elisa Song, is a powerhouse in …
Welcome to another powerful episode of The Dr. Brighten Show! Today, we’re diving into the truth about metabolic health—why most people are struggling with weight loss, energy crashes, and hormone imbalances despite doing all the “right” things. If you’ve ever been told to just “eat less, move more” and felt like that advice didn’t work for you, then you’re going …
Welcome to another episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, where we pull back the curtain on women’s health and bring you the real, unfiltered truth. If you’ve been feeling more anxious, struggling with sleep, or noticing your mood swings taking a sharp turn, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving deep into GABA—the brain’s natural brake system—and why women …