In case you haven’t noticed, this show has had EXCLUSIVELY female guests for the 8 months of its existence, but this week, we are taking girl talk to another level because we are talking ALL things hormonal health, periods, and birth control. Think of this episode as a super empowering, mind-blowing upgrade in place of what high school health class SHOULD have taught you. I sat down with the incredible, Dr. Jolene Brighten, who is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women's hormones. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is the best selling author, speaker and regular contributor to several online publications and health apps.

I’m SO grateful for the work Dr. Brighten is doing in women’s health and she has SO much knowledge to share in this episode. We talked all about:

- Women's experience with traditional, western medicine

- How we can feel more empowered and in control of our health

- The basics of the menstrual cycle and why it’s NOT that complicated

- The nitty gritty of hormonal birth control and the need-to-knows for before, during, and after using hormonal contraceptives.

If you’re a woman… you NEED to know this stuff, and I’m so happy that you’re here. If you’re not a woman, then this episode will give you a whole new respect for the female body… so buckle up (: