The Health Upgrade Podcast3 Dec 2025

141: Upgrading Female Hormones with Dr. Jolene Brighten

In this powerful episode, we welcome the brilliant Dr. Jolene Brighten to tackle some of the most pressing topics in women’s health.
Dr. Jolene Brighten shares her journey from gut health to becoming a passionate advocate for empowering women, explaining how conventional medicine has often left their voices unheard. Together, we dig into misunderstood conditions like endometriosis and PMDD, highlighting the crucial (but overlooked) role of hormones, inflammation, lifestyle, and specialized care.

The conversation also shines a light on systemic issues, including the food industry’s influence on public health, the complexities of functional medicine, and the importance of individualized, accessible nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down practical steps for listeners, like anti-inflammatory diets, exercise, hydration, and self-tracking, to help everyone take control of their wellbeing, regardless of background or diagnosis.

If you found value in this discussion, share it with friends or family who could benefit from the science-backed, compassionate insights. Let’s keep the conversation going and help more people upgrade their health!

Dr. Navaz Habib

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