In this two hundredth episode of the High-Performance podcast, Angela’s guest is Dr Jolene Brighten a women’s hormone expert and leading authority in women’s medicineIn this in-depth interview, she talks about oral birth control and its impact and explains the crucial role  of hormones for women at differing stages of life as well as the influence of changing environmental factors on hormonal healthDr Jolene is passionate about women having the right information and being empowered to take control of their health and shares great content about how women can be better informed
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Doctors put women on the pill to regulate periods but you aren’t actually having a period from the menstrual cycle and you are being put on a medication that can mask symptoms
PTOS is a lifelong chronic condition and you have to put work and effort into keeping it in remission
With a chronic condition, your body is faster signalling and you have an opportunity to be in tune with yourself and take the actions that help you to thrive
Oestrogen and progesterone are both needed to protect your body and mind but they need to be in balance
Your body is designed to create and grow life and to do that you have to be in tune with the environment if the environment has endocrine disruptors then there is an impact
There is research that indicates being part of a community around and following ovulation helps with progesterone levels
Women are more empowered to take care of themselves and speak up for themselves,  asking more questions
There have been shifts in every aspect of life that have impacted the endocrine system and hormones
Bioidentical progesterone therapy in perimenopause to help with symptoms
New research indicates that mortality rates are affected by the loss of hormones
Eat a wide variety of vegetables and nutrients that help the liver to effectively detoxify oestrogen pathways
The foundational blocks for your hormonal pyramid are your adrenal glands and insulin

BEST MOMENTS 
‘Testosterone replacement therapy is important in women’s health but often overlooked
‘Your adrenals are everything when you go into menopause’
‘Climate change and its issues are acknowledged but it’s not recognised that this impacts women’s hormones’
‘The cost of the individual over community has been women’s health’
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Free Ebook Dr Brighten’s Post-Birth Control Syndrome Detox Diet Quick Start Guide
https://drbrighten.com/pbcsdiet/
Beyond the Pill - Dr Jolene Brighten
Is This Normal? - Dr Jolene Brighten
https://drbrighten.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/
angelafoster.me/fbc
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Get a free health check and personalised report www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, is a women’s hormone expert and prominent leader in women’s medicine. As a licensed naturopathic physician who is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology, and clinical sexologist, she takes an integrative approach in her clinical practice. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. She is the best-se