The Truth About Birth Control and Your Hormones (Ft. Dr. Jolene Brighten)

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Jordan Lee Dooley

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2021

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that out of the millions of women who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, and acne? In today’s episode, Jordan talks with award-winning naturopathic physician, and pioneer in women’s medicine, Dr. Jolene Brighten, to talk about women’s health, patient advocacy, and the effects of the pill. Whether you’re on the pill, about to go off it, or just want to understand your hormones better, this episode has something for you. Go ahead, grab yourself a comfy seat, and tune in to learn: Why prescribing the pill can mask underlying health conditions How the pill affects the body and fertility How to prepare your body if you’re going off the pill Ways you can advocate for your health and handle medical gaslighting Diet and lifestyle changes you can make to balance your hormones Hear more from Dr. Brighten at drbrighten.com.

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0:00.0	be a troublemaker and advocate for your body.
0:02.7	I don't care if your doctor calls you a troublemaker.
0:05.5	Like you have to because it's your life.
0:08.1	And in some instances, your baby's life that's on the line
0:11.3	when they're just being slip in and frivolous with your health.
0:14.7	Whoa.
0:15.8	Dr. Brighton is bringing the fire today.
0:19.5	Okay.
0:20.0	In this conversation, you are about to be just lit up
0:23.9	with information, empowerment, everything important
0:28.0	when it comes to women's health, your hormones,
0:31.9	advocating for yourself, all the things.
0:34.2	Okay.
0:34.7	Let me tell you a little bit about our guests today
0:36.3	and then we're going to dig right in.
0:37.2	So Dr. Jolyne Brighton is a pioneer in women's medicine
0:40.1	and award-winning naturopathic physician.
0:42.4	She's also the author of Beyond the Pill
0:44.8	and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth.
0:47.7	A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated
0:50.1	to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances.
0:53.0	Dr. Brighton empowers women worldwide
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