In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten about what constitutes a normal and healthy menstrual cycle. If you are a woman or know one, this is a must-listen episode. How coffee can heal the brain. She shares the time she got knocked out! (4:35) Does she get into it with any other doctors because of her extensive knowledge? (7:35) How does the menstrual cycle work? The 4 phases explained in detail. (12:03) What should you feel during that pre-menstrual period? (19:40) Why women must strive to keep their environment safe: How stress/diet affects the 4 phases of your cycle. (25:11) The significance of balancing your circadian rhythm for overall women's health and fertility. (32:09) Why food is information. (36:45) The truth surrounding cholesterol and how it affects the menstrual cycle. (43:17) Is acne a common symptom before your period?? (47:40) How exercise can affect your hormones: The importance of tracking and mapping your cycle. (53:35) The fears surrounding birth control. The importance of a team approach when it comes to medicine. (57:20) Why there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to your body. (1:05:30) If you don’t move your body, then you don’t move your intestines. Why you must move on a daily basis. (1:07:21) What are the most important nutrients women should pay attention to? (1:11:57) Her take on the rise of the veganism movement. (1:15:30) Dr. Brighten, the farmer. (1:22:54) Should choline be considered an essential nutrient? (1:28:22) Featured Guest/People Mentioned  Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten)  Instagram Website Jolene Brighten - Amazon Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH (@dr.carriejones)  Instagram Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (@thepaleomom)  Instagram Kevin Gianni (@kevin.gianni)  Instagram Sarah E. Hill (@sarahehillphd)  Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Biohacking Hormones on Bulletproof Radio Mind Pump 1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten – Beyond the Pill Sex at Dawn - Book by Cacilda Jethá and Christopher Ryan Kale and Coffee: A Renegade's Guide to Health, Happiness, and Longevity - Book by Kevin Gianni USWNT used innovative period tracking to help player performance at World Cup Scientists Start Building a Parts List for the Brain This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences – Book by Dr. Sarah Hill