137: Autoimmune, Trauma’s Effect On Hormones + How To Fix Your Cycle with Dr Jolene Brighten

Board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, trained clinical sexologist and author of the new book “Is This Normal?” Dr. Jolene Brighten joins me to breakdown all the complex questions that come with sex, hormones and PMS.
You’ll hear Dr. Jolene addresses some of what our culture has adopted as normal + the underlying hormone imbalances that may be causing it. We even get into the issue of vaginal dryness, what causes it + how we can support our bodies' natural production again.
In this episode, you’ll hear:

Laughter’s role in activating the vagus nerve
The connection between the nervous system, sexual desire + hormone health
Generational trauma's influence on our cortisol levels and PMS symptoms
“Normal” symptoms of PMS + symptoms that would suggest there’s an imbalance
Signs that our hormones are “not normal”
Cycle tracking and optimizing your menstrual period
The lifestyle factors to promote optimal hormone health - Eat, Play, Sex
The impact of endocrine disruptors on our hormones
A look inside of Jolene’s book, “Is This Normal”
How sex changes for women throughout their cycle
How do you know if we have an autoimmune disease? How does autoimmune disease relate to sexual desire?
Can orgasms strengthen our immune system?
Vaginal dryness and the science of lubrication


THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in
women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in
clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental 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 medical
channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor
within the tech community.
https://drbrighten.com/
Book Bonuses Gifts: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/
Dr. Brighten’s website: www.drbrighten.com
Dr. Brighten’s social handles on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube are @drjolenebrighten

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