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• Feel Sick Before Your Period? It Might Be Menstrual Flu and You Can Fix It | Dr. Jolene Brighten

  If you feel achy, foggy, nauseous, or feverish before your period—only to have it all vanish once your bleed begins—you’re not alone. You may be experiencing menstrual flu, a cluster of flu-like symptoms that affect countless women during the luteal phase, yet remains mostly unrecognized by conventional medicine. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we break the silence around period flu symptoms, explain the science behind why they happen, and give you the tools to feel better—fast. This Episode is Brought to You By: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Links Mentioned in This Episode: Free Hormone Balancing Meal Plan: https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit Book: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/is-this-normal?_pos=1&_psq=is+this+normal&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Natural Cycles App: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer Quick IBS & Endometriosis Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161?i=1000700150293 PMDD and Histamine Article: https://drbrighten.com/histamine-and-pmdd/ Histamine and ADHD Connection Article: https://drbrighten.com/histamine-and-adhd/ Products Mentioned: Magnesium glycinate (300 mg/day) View my Magnesium Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus?selling_plan=995459106 Fish oil (1–2 grams daily or wild-caught salmon) View my Omega Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus?selling_plan=995557410 Vitex (chaste tree berry, 200 mg/day) View my Balance Women’s Hormone Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 B6-rich supplements (25–50 mg/day) View my Balance Women’s Hormone Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 📲 Connect with Dr. Brighten 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten🔔 Like, Subscribe & Share If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you actionable tools, please hit like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• High Protein Diets, Creatine for Women, and What You Need to Lose Weight in Perimenopause | Liz Plosser

  What if the nutrition advice you’ve followed for decades—like low-fat foods, “toning” workouts, or calorie restriction—was actually sabotaging your metabolism and hormones? In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Liz Plosser, former editor-in-chief of Women’s Health magazine, to uncover the truth about high protein diets, strength training, and the power of creatine for women, especially in perimenopause. Liz shares her behind-the-scenes insights from the magazine world and how she went from promoting outdated weight loss myths to embracing evidence-based practices like creatine supplements and high protein diets to support midlife metabolism and strength. If you’ve been struggling with body composition changes, low energy, or stubborn weight gain, this episode gives you the real tools to take back control. This Episode is Brought to you By:  Dr. Brighten Essentials Optimal Adrenal Kit https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/optimal-adrenal-kit?selling_plan=995590178 Struggling with low energy, brain fog, or stubborn belly fat? The Optimal Adrenal Kit was designed to support cortisol balance, energy, and hormone resilience, especially during perimenopause. Use code POD15 to save 15% at http://drbrightenessentials.com LMNT: http://DrinkLMNT.com/Brighten receive your exclusive gift with purchase – Helping you support your child’s development with science-backed products. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Brighten’s Perimenopause Weight Loss Plan (FREE): https://drbrighten.com/plan Liz Plosser’s Substack: Best Case Scenario https://lizplosser.substack.com/ Liz’s book: Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. to Unlock Your Potential https://amzn.to/3UmltFb How to Lose weight in Perimenopause: https://drbrighten.com/how-to-lose-weight-during-perimenopause/ How to Lose Weight in Menopause: https://drbrighten.com/menopause-weight-loss/ Inositol for Weight Loss: https://drbrighten.com/inositol-for-weight-loss/  How Hormone Imbalance Can Make Weight Loss Difficult: https://drbrighten.com/hormonal-imbalance-and-weight-loss/   How to Eat 30 grams oF Protein for Breakfast: https://drbrighten.com/breakfast-with-30-grams-of-protein/  How Much Protein Should Women Have: https://drbrighten.com/how-much-protein-should-women-have/   🌟 Follow Liz Plosser: 💻 Website: https://www.lizplosser.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizplosser/ 👩🏻‍⚕️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/id1786362161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten 👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Diet for ADHD: How Nutrition Shapes Focus, Mood, and Brain Health | Timothy Frie

  What if the best diet for ADHD isn’t about strict elimination or food fear, but about nourishing your brain to function at its best? In this powerful conversation, Tim Frie, nutritional neuroscience researcher, joins me to unpack how your food environment, nutrient intake, and even your stress levels shape your focus, mood, and executive function. We go far beyond the hype and fear-mongering around “ADHD diets” and dive into what the science actually says about how to feed your brain for better attention, energy, and emotional balance. If you’ve ever wondered what role nutrition really plays in ADHD, autism, or trauma recovery, this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by:  Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com Optimal Adrenal Kit https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/optimal-adrenal-kit use code POD15 for 15% off  Chorus: https://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Sunlighten Infrared Saunas: use the code drbrighten to save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase. https://get.sunlighten.com/drbrighten Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests! 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Brighten’s ADHD-Hormone Sync Free Course: https://drbrighten.com/sync  ADHD and Women’s Hormones: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-hormones/ ADHD and Anxiety: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-anxiety/  ADHD and Butyrate Research: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-87546-y  Dr. Brighten Essentials Omega Plus: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• PCOS Fertility Diet: Best Supplements to Boost Fertility Naturally | Cory Ruth

  If you’ve been searching for the real answers about PCOS, fertility, and what actually works to balance your hormones, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Cory Ruth, Registered Dietitian and women’s hormone expert, joins me to share exactly how your diet, gut health, and key supplements can transform your health, improve fertility, and help you feel like yourself again—without perfectionism or unrealistic “wellness” rules. We dig into the PCOS fertility diet and the best supplements to help regulate cycles, stabilize blood sugar, boost mood, and even lower your long-term risk of type 2 diabetes. Cory’s honest, practical advice will help you take action right away—without spending hours cooking or blowing your grocery budget. 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.   Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests! 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Brighten’s free anti-inflammatory recipe plan: https://drbrighten.com/plan Recommended supplements: CoQ10, omega-3s, inositol, and vitamin D Dr. Brighten’s episode on Insulin Resistance: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/insulin-resistance/ Books:  Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://amzn.to/3becjT7 Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://amzn.to/3wvdgWy Tools: My Fitness Pal for tracking fiber and macros https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ ✨ Follow Cory Ruth: 💻 Website: https://www.thewomensdietitian.com/ 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/?hl=en ⭕  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDBBp2AkdCLi2cNoAJWsjQ 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewomensdietitian?lang=en 👩🏻‍⚕️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/id1786362161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten 👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• ADHD Endometriosis Connection: What You Should Know If You're Diagnosed with ADHD

  Have you ever wondered if your brain fog, fatigue, and painful periods might actually be connected? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I share groundbreaking research and personal experience showing how women diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to also have endometriosis and vice versa. This is a conversation every woman struggling with hormone-driven symptoms, chronic pain, or neurodivergence needs to hear. What we uncover may completely change how you look at your body, your brain, and your health. This Episode Is Brought to You By: Dr. Brighten Essentials: Save 15% on our Omega Plus and other supplement using the code POD15 https://drbrightenessentials.com/ Links Mentioned in This Episode Free Mini Hormone ADHD Course: http://drbrighten.com/sync Get out of Endo Pain Fast with the FREE Endo Flare Guide: https://drbrighten.com/endoflare/ Omega-3 to consider for ADHD and endometriosis support: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus?selling_plan=995557410 Best fibers to consider in your diet: https://drbrighten.com/best-prebiotic/ Psychiatric comorbidity among women with endometriosis (PubMed, 2020): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32112731/ Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autistic-individuals-have-increased-risk-of-chronic-physical-health-conditions-across-the-whole-body  📲 Connect with Dr. Brighten 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten🔔 Like, Subscribe & Share If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you actionable tools, please hit like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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