We're fangirling because our idol Dr. Jolene Brighten, board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and a certified sex counselor is on the podcast! Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond The Pill and Is This Normal, a nonjudgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social media channels.

This episode is all about reclaiming control over your fertility, demystifying hormone health, and standing up to the gatekeepers in women's health. Dr. Brighten doesn't hold back on why the healthcare system often fails women and what you can do to advocate for yourself.

From learning about ovulatory disorders to recognizing why more women are being diagnosed with infertility, Dr. Brighten shares her wisdom with a no-nonsense approach and a whole lot of empathy. Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigate the challenges of birth control, or just want to understand your body better, this episode has you covered.

TOPICS COVERED

→Challenges of coming off hormonal birth control and regaining hormonal balance

→Different types of ovulatory disorders and their impact on fertility

→Premature ovarian insufficiency and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea

→Why smoking and lifestyle choices play a huge role in fertility (for both men and women)

→The importance of reproductive endocrinologists for those struggling with infertility

→Supporting women after miscarriage: vitamins, nutrients, and emotional care

→The impact of environmental toxins on reproductive health

→Using red light therapy and mitochondrial support for improving egg quality

→Labs you should look to test if you're TTC

→The importance of using FAM methods for TTC because timing is everything

→How it took 27 years to get diagnosed with Endometriosis (And to ask for gel MRI)

→Breaking the stigma around advocating for your health and doing your own research

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We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar- Three sisters, certified in Fertility Awareness and Hormone Health, helping women transform their menstrual health, fertility, and mindset. Naturally. Holistically. Sustainably. And with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

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