
I’m back today with my good friend Dr. Jolene Brighten, a health and hormone expert. Not only is she a naturopathic physician, but she’s board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and clinical sexology. And our talk today largely centers on her new book, “Is This Normal” and all about women’s sexual health.
Maybe you’re in the middle of motherhood, going through menopause, or have a young daughter. The information Dr. Jolene shares is helpful for all the various stages of womanhood. We talk about what’s actually normal (your vagina doesn’t need to smell like Creamsicles) and what we’ve been conditioned to just deal with.
Dr. Jolene also goes in depth about seed cycling, what it is, and how we can harness it. And of course we talk all about period health and how to have a better, more comfortable period. Then there’s the conversation on libido and pelvic floor health. There’s a lot in today’s episode and I’m sure you’ll learn a lot like I did!
Episode Highlights With Dr. Jolene
- The things women are told are normal that aren’t when it comes to health and hormones
- Why many of the things women are told about our bodies are wrong
- What period symptoms are common but not normal and how to fix them
- Why urinary incontinence doesn’t exist in France because they do postpartum therapy to help that
- How to stop peeing when you jump or laugh
- Why to keep an eye on your thyroid and adrenals, especially in relation to hormone problems
- What to know about periods for our kids, what’s normal when it comes to cycles and what isn’t and how to support an optimal cycle
- Things that can help with menstrual pain, heavy periods, and other menstrual problems
- What seed cycling is and how to use it to help your hormones
- Things that are normal when it comes to vaginal microbiome, pH, scent, etc
- Ways to support vaginal microbiome health and pH
- What to understand about libido and how to support it
- The brakes vs gas theory of libido and spontaneous vs responsive desire
- Her 28-day plan for better hormone health, mood and libido
Resources We Mention
- Is This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body by Dr. Jolene Brighten
- Is This Normal Book and website
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