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Dr. Jolene Brighten on Is This Normal: Hormones, Sex, Periods, and Using Your Cycle to Your Advantage

04.05.2023 - By Katie WellsPlay

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Episode Highlights With Dr. JoleneThe things women are told are normal that aren’t when it comes to health and hormonesWhy many of the things women are told about our bodies are wrongWhat period symptoms are common but not normal and how to fix themWhy urinary incontinence doesn’t exist in France because they do postpartum therapy to help thatHow to stop peeing when you jump or laughWhy to keep an eye on your thyroid and adrenals, especially in relation to hormone problemsWhat to know about periods for our kids, what’s normal when it comes to cycles and what isn’t and how to support an optimal cycleThings that can help with menstrual pain, heavy periods and other menstrual problemsWhat seed cycling is and how to use it to help your hormonesThings that are normal when it comes to vaginal microbiome, pH, scent, etcWays to support vaginal microbiome health and pHWhat to understand about libido and how to support itThe brakes vs gas theory of libido and spontaneous vs responsive desireHer 28-day plan for better hormone health, mood and libidoResources We MentionIs This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body by Dr. Jolene BrightenIs This Normal Book and website083: Dr. Jolene Brighten on Beating Postpartum Depression & Pelvic Floor Care226: Dr. Jolene Brighten on Science-Backed Reasons to Ditch the Pill (& What to Do Instead)Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

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