The Truth About the Birth Control Pill, Navigating Hormonal Changes in Your 30s and 40s & Tackling Women's Health Taboos with Dr. Jolene Brighten

On today's episode of the Balancing Chaos Podcast, Kelley sits down with board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine, Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances to help empower women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. Her practice is rooted in naturopathic and functional medicine to help women discover and treat the root cause of their illness, rather than simply treating symptoms making her clinical motto "I don't heal my patients, I teach them to heal themselves". Through their discussion Kelley and Dr. Brighten discuss the role of lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, exercise, toxin exposure and stress management, in hormonal balance and overall health. Dr. Brighten shares her expertise on a variety of topics from the truth about the birth control pill to how to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and misconceptions about adrenal fatigue and autoimmune conditions. Tune in to learn about hormonal regulation and how to optimize female health at every stage of life!