#099 Is This Normal? Hormone Balance, Sexual Health & more with Dr. Jolene Brighten

In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a renowned hormone expert and thought leader in women's medicine, shares her insights on understanding hormones, achieving balance, and enhancing sexual desire. Dr. Jolene covers essential topics such as healthy hormonal fluctuations, common imbalances, and debunking the idea of accepting certain issues as normal. She also addresses the orgasm gap, factors affecting sex drive, and the role of food in supporting libido. Throughout the episode, Dr. Jolene provides practical strategies for improving hormonal health and touches upon her books, "Beyond the Pill" and "This Normal?", as invaluable resources for achieving balance and building the sexual desire you crave. Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Jolene Brighten, empowering you to understand your hormones, overcome imbalances, and create a satisfying sex life.  TOPICS: Understanding Hormones (01:35) What healthy hormonal fluctuations look like (06:07) Common types of hormonal imbalance (10:39) Issues that are thought to be normal but aren’t (19:44) The orgasm gap (25:06) Sex drive (29:48) Food to support libido (39:43) Dr. Jolene’s books (42:49) MORE Dr. Jolene Brighten: Instagram:  @drjolenebrighten Website:  drbrighten.com Her New Book: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/?utm_medium=instagram&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=%E2%9C%A8is+this+normal%3F%E2%9C%A8 MORE FROM THE HEALTH BABES: Find our courses: Healthbabes.com/courses  Visit our website: Healthbabes.com Purchase a copy of our new book: https://amzn.to/3nWcnSt Follow Dr Krystal and Dr Becky on instagram: @drkrystalhohn, @drbeckycampbell  Follow the HealthBabes podcast:  @thehealthbabes