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Apr 2023
51m 19s

Is This Normal: Periods, Hormones, and L...

CAYLA CRAFT
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Enter the shame-free zone to discover what “normal” looks and feels like for your body!


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Show Notes:

Get in tune with what your body is saying to you! Join us for a very educational episode with today’s special guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten! Dr. Jolene is a board board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and the author of Is This Normal?, a non-judgmental adult guide to your body. As a prominent leader in women’s medicine, she empowers women all over the world by helping them take back control of their health & hormones. If you’ve ever had a question about what’s going on in your body, we’ve got your answers! From periods to hormonal imbalances to sexual health & libido, we’re covering all the important topics everyone oughta know. What does normal look like for you? Tune in and start taking better care of your body in a whole new way!



00:30 Say hello to the author of Is This Normal?, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist and prominent leader in women’s medicine!

04:45 How did you become interested in learning about female health?

06:55 How did you get into chemistry?

08:55 Was your family supportive of your passions?

14:25 Why is prescribed birth control for heavy periods so normalized?

18:00 Why is it important to talk about periods?

22:05 What does a healthy period look and feel like?

25:35 Improving your hormonal lifestyle.

28:40 How do boundaries affect our hormones?

31:35 What are the signs of perimenopause?

34:10 What impacts sexual stimulation?

39:55 How does body image affect our libido?

41:15 What makes us feel shame when we feel pleasure?

42:15 What is the main message of your book?

44:20 How did the book title come to be?

46:40 What is something surprising that has happened since the launch?

48:00 What is one last thing you want to share?

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