The Dr. Brighten Show

In celebration of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re sharing an insightful clip from Dr. Jolene Brighten on how diet can play a crucial role in managing endometriosis. Dr. Brighten walks us through simple, actionable steps to bring more anti-inflammatory foods into your diet without feeling overwhelmed. From omega-3-rich fish to nutrient-packed leafy greens, she highlights the foods that can help ease symptoms and support long-term health. If you're looking for easy ways to improve your nutrition while managing endo, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical tips and expert advice!As a special bonus get the Endo Flare Tool Kit to help you get out of pain and manage inflammation: https://drbrighten.com/endoflareListen to the full episode on endometriosis surgery prep and recovery here: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/endometriosis-treatment/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Ram Cabrera sheds light on the complexities of hormonal treatments for endometriosis. In this clip, he explains why commonly prescribed treatments, like the birth control pill and hormonal castration, may not be the solution for many women with deep endometriosis. Dr. Cabrera offers important insights on the side effects, effectiveness, and the need for individualized care. If you’ve been navigating treatment options for endometriosis, this episode is essential for understanding what might work for you—and what might not. Tune in for a deeper understanding of hormonal therapy’s role in managing endo.As a special bonus get the Endo Flare Tool Kit to help you get out of pain and manage inflammation: https://drbrighten.com/endoflareListen to the full episode with Dr. Cabrera here: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/how-to-tell-if-you-have-endometriosis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our Endometriosis Awareness Month promotion, we’re sharing an excerpt from our full conversation with Dr. Ana Sierra. In this segment, Dr. Sierra explores the relationship between adenomyosis and endometriosis, and the challenges women with adenomyosis may face with fertility. She also delves into why a hysterectomy is sometimes recommended for those with adenomyosis, but why it isn’t a cure-all for endometriosis. If you’ve been told a hysterectomy is the solution, or if you’re struggling with infertility, this clip is a must-listen. Tune in now to uncover the facts!As a special bonus get the Endo Flare Tool Kit to help you get out of pain and manage inflammation: https://drbrighten.com/endoflareListen to the full episode with Dr. Sierra here: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/pelvic-congestion-syndrome/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special clip for Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Ram Cabrera reveals the critical steps in diagnosing endometriosis, including the groundbreaking imaging protocol known as endomapping. Dr. Cabrera explains why relying solely on surgery for diagnosis is outdated and why imaging studies can now offer a less invasive and more accurate way to detect deep endometriosis. If you've been struggling to get a proper diagnosis, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn why high-quality imaging is key to understanding your condition and getting the treatment you deserve.As a special bonus get the Endo Flare Tool Kit to help you get out of pain and manage inflammation: https://drbrighten.com/endoflareListen to the full episode with Dr. Cabrera here: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/how-to-tell-if-you-have-endometriosis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Brighten is sharing a powerful new series dedicated to helping you better understand endometriosis and its effects on the body. In this episode, she dives into the often-overlooked connection between endometriosis and gut health, revealing why gut inflammation and imbalances can play a role in your symptoms. With helpful tips for managing both endo and gut issues, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating these intertwined conditions. Tune in to gain insights that could change the way you approach your health!As a special bonus get the Endo Flare Tool Kit to help you get out of pain and manage inflammation: https://drbrighten.com/endoflare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been wondering how to get pregnant easily and faster, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you optimize your fertility, improve egg quality, and navigate IVF or natural conception with confidence. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, The Egg Whisperer, joins me to break down the biggest fertility myths, game-changing treatments, and essential tests every woman should know about.From boosting mitochondrial health to understanding PGT embryo testing, this episode will give you the science-backed strategies to maximize your chances of pregnancy—at ANY age!📚 Links & Resources Mentioned:The Egg Whisperer Show [Dr. Aimee’s Podcast]: https://www.draimee.org/the-show Genetic Counselor for Embryo Testing: https://www.dnaide.com/ Dr. Aimee’s IVF Checklist (SPARKLE Method): https://www.draimee.org/the-sparkle-method-your-checklist-for-ivf-monitoring-visits Rapamycin for ovarian rejuvenation: https://www.draimee.org/rapamycin-to-delay-menopause-and-extend-your-fertility Red light therapy for fertility support: https://drbrighten.com/lumeboxBest supplements for egg quality: https://drbrighten.com/best-fertility-supplements-for-women/ Can I get pregnant during perimenopause: https://drbrighten.com/can-i-get-pregnant-during-perimenopause/ 🎙 This Episode is Brought to You By:Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off.Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase.  Natural Cycles: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up for a fiery and thought-provoking conversation with Alex Clark! In this episode, we dive into the untold truths about hormonal birth control, the American food industry, and the growing health crisis affecting women today. Alex shares her personal health transformation, from ultra-processed foods to a whole-foods lifestyle, and how questioning Big Pharma and Big Food changed everything for her. We also get an insider look at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, the policies shaping it, and the heated debate over reproductive health.This Episode is Brought to You By:Natural Cycles: use code DrBrighten at https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer.Sunlighten Sauna: use the code drbrighten at https://get.sunlighten.com/drbrighten to save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase.  Dr. Brighten Essentials: use code POD15 at https://drbrightenessentials.com for 15% off📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:🔗 Science Vs on the Placebo Effect: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/placebo-can-the-mind-cure-you/id1051557000?i=1000565044402 🔗Business of Birth Control Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3543964/🔗Recent bans on toxic food dyes: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/11/food-dye-ban-bill🔗Trump’s IVF Executive Order: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/expanding-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization/ 🔗 Endometriosis & PCOS funding disparities: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44294-024-00048-6 🔗 Maternal mortality crisis in the US: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2023/maternal-mortality-rates-2023.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autoimmune disease is on the rise, and the statistics are staggering—four out of five people with autoimmune diseases are women. Yet, despite the growing prevalence, research funding lags behind, women’s symptoms are often dismissed, and many suffer for years before receiving a diagnosis. In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Sara Szal—Harvard and MIT graduate, New York Times bestselling author, and leading voice in precision medicine. Together, we dive into the complexities of autoimmune disease, what is the cause of autoimmune disorder, the hidden gender bias in healthcare, and why so many women are struggling with undiagnosed health conditions.This episode is brought to you by: Chorus: https://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscriptionDr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase.Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests!🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Dr. Sara’s Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/- Dr. Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en- Dr. Sara’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried/featured- Dr. Sara’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treated-with-dr-sara/id1799034638- Dr. Sara Szal’s book, The Autoimmune Cure: https://amzn.to/3Dlh54l- Ace Score Questionnaire – A tool for assessing childhood trauma and its health impacts https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tracking your cycle correctly? Only 13% of women ovulate on day 14—so what does that mean for you? In this episode, I sit down with Elina Berglund, co-founder of Natural Cycles, the first FDA-cleared birth control app. We’re busting myths about ovulation, fertility tracking, and how understanding your body can empower your reproductive health.This episode is brought to you by:  Natural Cycles use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. https://www.naturalcycles.com/join-me-plan?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=jolene-brighten&utm_source=podcast&code=DrBrighten&name=Dr.%20Jolene%20Brighten&percentage=15Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests!🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Elina Berglund’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinascherwitzl/ Natural Cycles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalcycles/ Article: Ovulation Signs Every Woman Should Know https://drbrighten.com/ovulation-signs/ Article: Phases of the Menstrual Cycle https://drbrighten.com/phases-of-the-menstrual-cycle/ Beyond The Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://amzn.to/3becjT7 Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth by Dr. Jolene Brighten http://amzn.to/2dngRJX My previous episode on Perimenopause Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu1_qSeAzc0 Study: Time to pregnancy recognition among FDA users https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01443615.2024.2337687 Study: Time to pregnancy using a FDA fertility awareness mobile app https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01443615.2024.2337687 Study: Detecting variations in ovulation and menstruation during COVID https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0258314 Study: Association between menstrual cycle length and the COVID vaccine (US cohort) https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2022/04000/association_between_menstrual_cycle_length_and.2.aspx Study: Impact of Covid vaccination on menstrual bleeding https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.17471 Study: Association between menstrual cycle length and COVID vaccine (global) https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000297 Study: Timing of COVID vaccine and effects on menstrual cycle changes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38412506/ Study: Association between menstrual cycle pattern regularity and changes in menstrual bleeding following COVID vaccine (Secondary Analysis) https://srh.bmj.com/content/early/2024/12/31/bmjsrh-2024-202564 👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten:💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten👍 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe & share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This powerful episode dives into miscarriage warning signs and what your doctor must check for recurrent pregnancy loss. If you've ever felt frustrated with the lack of answers around fertility, what causes miscarriages, or reproductive health, you are not alone. Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Gerardo Barroso Villa, a world-renowned fertility expert, to unpack everything you need to know about cutting-edge reproductive science, unexplained infertility, and the crucial role both partners play in conception. Whether you’re trying to conceive, planning for the future, or just want to understand your body better, this conversation is packed with jaw-dropping insights that could change how you approach your reproductive health forever.📚 Links & Resources Mentioned:👨🏽‍⚕️  Dr. Gerardo Barroso Villa’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drgerardobarroso📸  Dr. Gerardo Barroso Villa’s Clinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinicanascere🏥  Dr. Gerardo Barroso Villa’s Clinic: https://agenda.nascere.org.mx/en/ 🔷 Emma, ERA, and Alice Tests for Endometrial Microbiome and Infection: https://www.invitra.com/en/endometrio-test/endometrio/ 💊 Supplements for Fertility Optimization:Myo-Inositol & D-Chiro Inositol – Used for PCOS, supports egg quality and insulin sensitivity​. Check out Myo-Inositol Plus by Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/myoinositol-plusLactobacillus Probiotics – Essential for restoring the reproductive microbiome, especially after antibiotics​. Check out Women’s Probiotic by Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/womens-probioticOmega-3 Fatty Acids – Supports anti-inflammatory responses in the reproductive system​. Check out Omega Plus by Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plusVitamin D – Plays a role in hormonal balance and implantation​. Check out Vitamin D3/K2  by Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/vitamin-d3-k2🔗 Signs of Miscarraige Article: https://drbrighten.com/common-causes-and-signs-of-miscarriage/🔗 How to Boost Fertility Article: https://drbrighten.com/factors-that-effect-female-fertility/🔗  What Role Does Diet Play in Male Fertility Article: https://drbrighten.com/super-antioxidant-smoothie-boosts-male-fertility/🙌 This episode is brought to you by:Chorus: Visit http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10% off your order or subscriptionDr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices