

Better! with Dr. Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Estima
Dr. Stephanie shares insights on women's health & menopause, featuring expert discussions on nutrition, fitness, hormones, stress management, performance, recovery, longevity, health span, mental resilience, and energy production. We discuss complex science and then alchemize it into actionable items for every day living. The ultimate goal with this podcast is to assist you in making informed decisions about your health, whether you're seeking relief from menopausal symptoms, struggling with weight management, or aiming to boost overall health, this podcast equips you with the tools to take charge of your well-being.
It isn't about being perfect, it's about being better.
Embark on a transformative health journey with Dr. Stephanie, tailored specifically for women approaching (or navigating) menopause, struggling with weight, and facing health challenges. With a focus on exercise physiology, brain science, and performance nutrition, Dr. Stephanie draws from her 19 years of experience in private practice, bestselling authorship, and motherhood to empower you on your journey to becoming the hero of your own health story.
Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone imbalance, Weight management, Health challenges, Fitness for women, Nutrition for women, Aging gracefully, Mental resilience, Stress management, Longevity, Energy levels, Wellness journey, Self-care, and Well-being after 40.
It isn't about being perfect, it's about being better.
Embark on a transformative health journey with Dr. Stephanie, tailored specifically for women approaching (or navigating) menopause, struggling with weight, and facing health challenges. With a focus on exercise physiology, brain science, and performance nutrition, Dr. Stephanie draws from her 19 years of experience in private practice, bestselling authorship, and motherhood to empower you on your journey to becoming the hero of your own health story.
Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone imbalance, Weight management, Health challenges, Fitness for women, Nutrition for women, Aging gracefully, Mental resilience, Stress management, Longevity, Energy levels, Wellness journey, Self-care, and Well-being after 40.
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Feb 10, 2020 • 2h 15min
023 Jennifer Kolari - Principles and Frameworks For Great Parenting
Whether you’re a parent or are thinking about becoming a parent this episode is a MUST. We talked a lot about the difference in the way we interact with our babies verses when children start to acquire language. Also, how we move from responding and being in tune with our babies to reacting to our toddlers and children. For any parent or to-be parent, get a huge download on how to handle triggers from our children, how to effectively talk with teenagers, and a magic framework called the CALM Technique.

Feb 3, 2020 • 1h 12min
022 Dr Joanne Cacciatore - How To Handle Traumatic Grief
In our conversation, we face the topic of grief head on. Discussing why we’re generally afraid of the subject, the different ways to communicate it from children to adults, and some methods that can assist supporting grieving friends or family members through a difficult time. This episode can help anyone become better prepared for grief itself and our view on how it plays into our lives.

Jan 27, 2020 • 1h 46min
021 Melissa Ramos - On Essential Oils, Thyroid Health, & Carnivore Diet
First, let me ask a few questions:Are you trying to figure out what essential oils to start with?Want the Thyroid oils combo Melissa mentioned?Interested in Melissa's favorite essential oils and benefits?Want a break down of all essential oils for underactive thyroid?Curious about how peppermint can increase athletic performance?Want a safety handguide for ingesting essential oils?If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, I have something SUPER special for you. It’s what I call EXTRA MAGIC, where I provide all the answers to the questions you seek! My personal research, links, best practices, all things BETTER.Check out EXTRA MAGIC and get better today :)00:00 - Intro18:28 - Melissa’s background & story25:52 - Melissa’s carnivore diet experience36:30 - Carnivore diet, effects on the female cycle, and “intuitive eating”40:46 - Introduction to essential oils47:58 - Different uses for essential oils01:04:46 - Intro to thyroid01:14:24 - How to detox heavy metals and the magic of sleep01:20:14 - DDR Prime & the go-to thyroid oil bundle01:31:38 - Explained: Muir, Rose, Geranium, Magnolia, Jasmine, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Lavender.01:45:02 - Melissa’s coconut oil hair mask01:46:14 - How to ward off energy vampires with Petitgrain01:48:04 - Lavender benefits and magic relief for yeast infections01:49:11 - Best oils for energy, stress, PMS/cramps, and daily01:52:08 - Why essential oils and closing statementsEnjoying the Show, Ready For More?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephaniePrivate Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by LEVERAGE.

Jan 20, 2020 • 1h 2min
020 Dr. Mark Hyman & Mia Lux – On Relationships, Healthy Eating, & Coming Back to Love
00:51 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guests, Dr, Mark Hyman and Mia Lux06:48 – Dr. Mark and Mia share their origin story of how they met and fell in love11:05 – How Dr. Mark and Mia approach working on their relationship14:20 – Dr. Mark and Mia share one surprising thing they adore about each other19:47 – Mia speaks to her standup comedy and the value she places on humor24:00 – Dr. Mark talks about his book, Food: What The Heck Should I Cook?28:10 – Advice Dr. Mark would give to those looking to eat healthy, especially with their partner37:26 – Dr. Mark and Mia comment on the impact of our food choices on the environment48:17 – Dr. Mark explains what topsoil is and why it’s so important50:12 – How Dr. Mark and Mia incorporate quality time within their daily routines and rituals53:35 – The importance of supporting your partner through times when they’re struggling59:08 – Dr. Stephanie thanks Dr. Mark and Mia for their honesty and for joining the show1:00:21 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Mark and Mia1:01:02 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“So, we created something called, ‘What’s Up Below.,’ like, ‘What’s Up…Below.’ And the idea is you each take a turn to ask, ‘What’s Up Below?’ And that person talks about their feeling experience about what’s going on in their life.” (12:38) (Mia)“I would like to brag that I enough emotional responsibility to know that I’m not gonna be emotionally responsible. I am beyond reason, don’t speak to me.” (17:53) (Dr. Mark)“I started standup a while ago but only got into it seriously a couple of year ago. And, I originally used it as a personal growth tool.” (20:05) (Mia)“You’re gonna have a hard time convincing me that people won’t like great food if it’s put in front of them.” (29:13) (Dr. Mark)“One of the things that really is big for people is the role of mental health and food. And, people don’t understand that their mood, their depression, their anxiety, all that can be related – even ADD – can be related to what they’re eating.” (34:44) (Dr. Mark)“When you create a regenerative farm, which is essentially integrating animals and plant species using animals in a way that actually regenerates through their poo and their pee and they’re running around and chewing on the grass, it actually builds soil. And also, it holds water and it requires less irrigation. So it’s a win-win-win and it produces better quality food.” (44:22)“So we had to figure out how to build a bridge between us so that he understands that if I need a moment to go and figure it out, it’s not because I’m running or withdrawing. It’s because I want to come back with a really open heart and a clean space so we can really deal and heal with whatever it is.” (56:02)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Mark’s WebsiteDr. Mark’s LinkedInDr. Mark’s Instagram – @drmarkhymanDr. Mark’s Twitter – @drmarkhymanDr. Mark’s FacebookDr. Mark & Mia’s PodcastDr. Mark’s Books – Food: What The Heck Should I Cook? & Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet—One Bite at a TimeMia’s WebsiteMia’s YouTube ShowMia’s LinkedInMia’s Instagram – @mymialuxMia’s Twitter – @mymialuxMia’s FacebookENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 11min
019 James Maskell – On Functional Medicine, Community, & Health Empowerment
00:48 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, James Maskell05:49 – James’ background and origin story11:29 – The Functional Forum and James’ first book, The Evolution of Medicine22:47 – Statistics on loneliness30:44 – How group visits work38:50 – James breaks down the seven steps of The Therapeutic Order45:05 – James recalls a story about Frome, a town in the U.K.51:10 – Profitability59:58 – Scaling up functional medicine1:03:38 – Tips and strategies for getting patients to open up within a group setting1:07:48 – James talks about the release of his latest book, The Community Cure1:10:07 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“Having grown up in such a different health environment I just sort of had a moment where I realized maybe some of what I was born into is a part of the solution. And maybe I’m not born here to be an investment banker. Maybe I’m here to follow a different kind of a path.” (09:14)“And, just to take a step back, it’s really healthcare where the goal is self-efficacy. And, what that means is the goal where people can take care of themselves and they don’t need a doctor and they don’t need medication.” (14:10)“There was one stat that I have in the book which is that if you’re subject to a targeted rejection – which is someone intending to break a social bond with you, like a divorce or you get fired from your job – your risk of depression goes up by twenty-two times.” (25:05)“The reason why I think it makes sense to reestablish those groups in healthcare is that, eventually, everyone comes across some sort of health issue. And that’s a moment where we can sort of bring them into a group if they need it.” (32:15)“And the Therapeutic Order comes from naturopathic medicine, and all it says is ‘we should start with the least costly, least invasive interventions first and then work our way up to drugs and surgery as a last resort.” (40:44)“So ultimately, my vision for transforming healthcare is really to create this bottom layer of empowerment groups that facilitate turning on the body’s healing mechanisms and dealing with weakened systems that have been weakened as a result of malnutrition and so forth.” (44:20)“Here’s the thing. If you teach someone to meditate and you do it ten percent wrong, what is the downside risk of that? It’s nothing. If you give people the wrong drug, the downside risk could be death.” (1:01:13)“I think that, for practitioners who are involved, I think you really have to realize that your expertise is not as valuable as your ability to help people help themselves.” (1:04:36)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInJames’ WebsiteJames’ LinkedInJames’ Instagram – @mrjamesmaskellJames’ Twitter – @mrjamesmaskellJames’ FacebookJames’ Books - The Community Cure: Transforming Health Outcomes Together & The Evolution of MedicineFunctional ForumENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Jan 6, 2020 • 1h 23min
018 Dr. Stephanie – AMA#2 – Hormones
00:56 – Introducing today’s second AMA episode03:31 – Dr. Stephanie introduces her co-host for today’s episode, Stephanie Major04:38 – Dr. Stephanie and Stephanie Major share their words for 202008:58 – The importance of understanding the nomenclature10:37 – Adrenal fatigue, explained12:17 – The circadian flow of cortisol levels19:04 – Strategies for fasting and TRE with a difficult work schedule22:21 – Advice on managing cortisol levels, specifically eustress and distress26:14 – Dr. Stephanie’s preferred method for hormone testing28:37 – Strategies for identifying and lowering high cortisol32:17 – The relationship between sleep optimization and hormone optimization35:36 – Developing healthy sleep patterns38:41 – The relationship between HIIT (high intensity interval training) and cortisol43:36 – Harnessing the power of your menstrual cycle45:17 – Breaking down the menstrual cycle55:53 – Managing your emotions1:00:03 – Supplements that Dr. Stephanie uses in her daily life1:02:59 – Stephanie Major asks Dr. Stephanie her own questions about birth control for teenagers1:15:10 – How to prioritize fixing our hormones1:20:51 – Dr. Stephanie announces another upcoming AMA episode1:21:50 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I’m doubling down on the [cortisol] slope because it’s predictive of longevity. The slope, in and of itself, is predictive of your life span, so how long you’re gonna live, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s, among other things.” (14:34)“You want your cortisol to be at its highest point, at its peak zenith, in the morning and then you want it to come down after that.” (22:58)“One of the things you have to be really, really, really mindful of when you’re doing any type of testing is the timing cause cortisol changes all day long.” (31:50)“I really, really want to drive this point home where I want women to really learn how to harness the power of their menstrual cycle, because there are ebbs and flows in terms of hormonal fluctuations and energetic capacity.” (43:53)“Symptoms are your body’s way of talking to you.” (57:15)“I would actually life to start a little bit earlier and get teenagers really in tuned or at tuned with their cycle.” (1:11:39)“If we are anything, we are houses for our bacteria. We are houses for our microbiota. And if we cannot protect our bacterial lineage because we are destroying it with the pill, we are endangering our future daughters and our future women. That is why I say the pill is anti-woman.” (1:14:50)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Stephanie’s Article on SleepDanielle LaPorte’s Desire Map CollectionLink to Daysy (Fertility Awareness Tracking)OTHER RESOURCES & LINKSChronic Fatigue, Burnout, are a cluster of symptoms including:Needing to eat or snack frequently to avoid fatigue, irritationSalt cravingLow blood pressureBeing wired and tired at night, with difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakeningHeart pounding and palpitations for no reasonMultiple food sensitivitiesWeight gain, especially around the waistReduced sex drive and libido,Fatigue after intercourseBrain fog, with difficulty concentrating and remembering thingsLack of energy in the mornings and mid-afternoonMigrating pain for no reasonInability to handle stressful situationsAnxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, easily startledInability to tolerate heat or temperature fluctuationReduce exercise capacity and breathlessness on exertion like going up a flight of stepsTrue Dark GlassesUse ‘drstephanie’ for 10% off - ChilipadZinc & Magnesium Supplement Dr. Stephanie takesZincMagnesiumDr. Stephanie’s conversations with Dr. Jolene and hereDenmark Study: Hormonal Contraception & DepressionDr. Stephanie’s Estima DietDr. Stephanie’s Articles On SleepENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Dec 30, 2019 • 1h 25min
017 David Neagle – On Limiting Beliefs, Proactive Thinking, & Ingredients for a Successful Mind
00:54 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, David Neagle 05:12 – What David learned from a near death experience 23:01 – David’s attitude change and his approach to life after the accident 29:10 – David talks about the importance of seizing opportunities 33:42 – The role religion plays in success 38:07 – How core wounds and fears develop 47:12 – Our need for safety and love 50:06 – The difference between the conscious and subconscious mind 58:35 – David speaks to the importance of self-expression 1:02:49 – How shame and guilt affect our potential 1:06:50 – Proactive thinking and desire 1:16:04 – Dr. Stephanie and David discuss tolerance 1:18:29 – Ingredients for a successful mind 1:21:35 – Where listeners can follow and connect with David 1:23:22 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“When I was in the Army for a year and when I went through basic training, they take you through a survival course where they tell you, ‘It doesn’t matter how bad you’re injured, what really matters is if you panic or not.’ And, if you can not panic, if you can really keep your head about you…you have a very good chance of surviving most things.” (13:10) “I was basically asking God for a second chance. I’m like, ‘I promise, if you let me live today that I will figure out why I couldn’t do those things. I will fix my life and then I’ll spend the rest of my life teaching other people how to do it.’” (14:59) “The word belief carries a much different connotation two thousand years ago than it does if you read literature, say within the last hundred years. The way the word is even used is completely different.” (39:05) “I believe that everybody has a purpose, a specific purpose. We don’t have this unbelievable intellect for nothing.” (41:52) “Based on the Law of Polarity, there’s nothing that has just one side to it. Everything has two sides. And those things are connected; they’re not separate. So, we look at poverty and wealth as two separate things; they’re not. They’re one in the same thing either rightly or wrongly used.” (53:17) “The way that we get to know our true self is through expression. If we cannot express the way that we feel naturally, we never get in touch with that nor are we able to bring it into a healthy balance.” (59:01) “He said, ‘David, you’ll always get what you need when you need it. Not what you want, but what you need. So, if you’re willing to step into whatever that is, you’ll never be without.’” (1:11:23) “I think that, both genetically and spiritually, we’re born to be a success. And, success is also about awareness.” (1:18:50) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDavid’s PodcastDavid’s WebsiteDavid’s LinkedInDavid’s Instagram – @david_p_neagle David’s Twitter – @DavidNeagle David’s Facebook Think & Grow Rich Book ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Dec 23, 2019 • 1h 36min
016 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - On Building Muscle, Animal v Plant Protein, and Aging
00:54 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, Gabrielle Lyon 06:19 – Dr. Gabrielle opens up about being a new mother 12:41 – Dr. Gabrielle’s training and nutrition 17:14 – Why Dr. Gabrielle believes that muscles are the organ of longevity 22:40 – Obesogenic Sarcopenia 26:30 – The PROT-AGE Study 34:48 – Myths about muscle-protein synthesis in men and women 37:45 – How aging impacts muscle-protein synthesis 45:43 – Dr. Stephanie asks about amplifying muscle-protein synthesis through her personal diet and training regiment 52:10 – Animal and plant proteins 1:00:44 – Growth pathways 1:08:26 – Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Gabrielle share their thoughts on the documentary, The Game Changers 1:14:24 – The vegetarian and vegan diet 1:19:13 – Dr. Gabrielle speaks to observations she’s seen from the mindset of the Navy SEALs and how we can apply their resilient, forward-thinking mindset 1:27:55 – Dr. Gabrielle breaks down the different types of stress 1:32:37 – Where listeners can follow and connect with Dr. Gabrielle 1:34:28 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletter TWEETABLE QUOTES“It’s incredible. Ya know, I’ve been thinking a lot about what significant life events change one completely. There’s the before and the after. I would say there’s probably two, and that’s death, you’re no longer the same person, and birth. It is an instantaneous right of passage.” (06:39) “The moment we become comfortable is the moment that our progress stops.” (16:42) “There’s a lot of myth out there that individuals believe that the protein requirements are different for men versus women. And that’s actually not true. Protein requirements are based on blood volume and lean muscle mass.” (35:10) “It is probably the single worst piece of advice that anyone could be given is to, in mid-life, go vegan or vegetarian.” (37:45) “Really you should keep your protein consistent. So, whether it’s the first meal of the day, your first meal of the day, the first thing you’re eating doesn’t have to be breakfast, but it needs to be high-protein.” (48:23) “I think it [The Game Changers] does a good job to show diversity. But, the truth is it’s a fear-mongering, propaganda film that is dangerous for the public and dangerous for our aging population. There’s little to no science in that film.” (1:11:22) “That actually is one of their [Navy SEALs] superpowers is humor. It could literally be the worst situation ever and they’re making jokes about it. It is uncanny their capacity for optimism.” (1:19:57) “So, we all think practice makes perfect. But really, practice – and I’m talking about the mental practice – makes permanent.” (1:24:05) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Gabrielle’s WebsiteDr. Gabrielle’s Instagram – @drgabriellelyon Dr. Gabrielle’s Twitter – @drgabriellelyonDr. Gabrielle’s Facebook Link to PROT-AGE Study ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 20min
015 Dr. Jolene Brighten – On Orgasms, Seed Cycling & Informed Consent
01:31 – Dr. Stephanie introduces the topics she and Dr. Jolene Brighten discuss in Part Two of her interview06:00 – A 2016 study out of Denmark of the association of hormonal contraception with depression11:57 – Mood disorders and the tryptophan pathway15:52 – The incidence rate of depression and Alzheimer’s in women17:40 – Elevated cortisol levels20:04 – Progesterone and head injuries21:55 – How hormonal birth control affects sexual health and libido26:37 – How testosterone affects inflammation27:13 – Yeast infections and vaginal wall atrophy30:18 – Orgasms33:31 – The importance of communication during sex34:42 – Dr. Jolene’s Top 10-12 Things to Know about Orgasms42:37 – Hormonal birth control’s impact on gut and gastrointestinal health46:54 – A recent Harvard study on birth control and Crohn’s Disease50:16 – The value of supplementation while on the pill59:31 – Seed cycling1:04:35 – Evidence-based medicine1:06:55 – Defining Post-Birth Control Syndrome1:08:48 – Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), defined1:16:56 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Jolene1:18:08 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“We have to have these inconvenient conversations so that we can keep our daughters, our sisters, our future mothers safe.” (11:28)“We can do better when we know. But when we don’t know, then we’re flying blind.” (21:47)“If you’re a woman having sex with a male, that sexual intercourse is inviting someone else’s body into your body.” (32:18)“Now, the other great thing about orgasms, they can give you easier periods, more regular cycles, and relief from menstrual cramps.” (40:44)“We’ve now come to understand that what grows in your mouth can impact your fertility and also impact pregnancy outcomes.” (46:38)“Anybody who lives with women or is a woman knows, women will power through just about anything until they can’t and then they’ll go to the doctor.” (1:08:29)“It’s really important, I think, for all women to understand that if you’re not in a monogamous relationship, the pill, IUDs, patch, they’re not going to protect you against sexually transmitted infections. And that’s something that often gets glazed over.” (1:14:34)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Jolene’s WebsiteDr. Jolene’s LinkedInDr. Jolene’s Instagram – @drjolenebrightenDr. Jolene’s Twitter – @drbrightenDr. Jolene’s FacebookDr. Jolene’s YouTube ChannelDepression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS)DASS QuestionnaireLink to Seed Cycling ArticleDr. Jolene’s Books:Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control PillENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast

Dec 9, 2019 • 54min
014 Dr. Jolene Brighten – On Hormonal Birth Control, Symptom Management, & Women’s Vitality
01:02 – Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten06:57 – Dr. Jolene talks about the history of hormonal birth control10:38 – Worldwide use of hormonal birth control13:06 – Birth control and infertility issues14:41 – The purpose of your menstrual cycle17:57 – Symptom management18:49 – The buffet approach to birth control20:05 – Understanding that belief has no place in medicine or science25:11 – The inherent medical bias against women28:41 – How hormonal contraception affects mate selection34:53 – Hormonal contraception’s influence on women’s behavior37:40 – How to stay safe on birth control in the wake of dangerous side effects41:00 – Reversing Metabolic Mayhem44:01 – Physiological side effects of hormonal birth control47:51 – Inflammation49:47 – The complex nature of hormones52:06 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“Your doctor doesn’t need to have a research study to believe your story.” (07:55)“What often happens is that you are put on birth control for symptom management and, as it turns out, those symptoms are really rooted in conditions that are associated with infertility.” (13:06)“Hormonal birth control can rob us of what I call our superpowers. Throughout the menstrual cycle we have this ebb and flow of hormones that really gives us superpowers.” (16:42)“For me, and really I think for many women, we don’t need other people’s beliefs when we’re trying to make an informed decision. We need the facts and we need the information, and we can frame those within our belief system.” (23:12)“While hormonal birth control can rob you of your libido, when you come off of it, if you’ve selected your mate while you were on it and you come off of it, you may report more sexual dissatisfaction.” (32:47)“If women have ever used hormonal birth control for six months or more in their lifetime, they have over thirty percent risk of developing diabetes post-menopausal.” (44:04)“Women are dismissed and die at higher rates of heart attacks than men because we’re often told, ‘Oh you’re just stressed. You’re just anxious. It’s just in your head.’” (46:49)“Women are tricky. But ya know what isn’t tricky about women? How well they know their body. So, what we have to do as doctors is listen to them because women are really smart and really in-tune with their body.” (47:40)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Jolene’s WebsiteDr. Jolene’s LinkedInDr. Jolene’s Instagram – @drjolenebrightenDr. Jolene’s Twitter – @drbrightenDr. Jolene’s FacebookDepression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS)DASS QuestionnaireDr. Jolene’s Books:Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control PillENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast