Season Finale! Episode 123: The Pill + Post-Birth Control Syndrome + Hormone Balancing with Dr. Jolene Brighten
It’s the season finale! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic MD and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s hormones. She is a recognized leader in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Her new book, Beyond The Pill, is out now.
In this episode, Dr. Brighten and I talk about post-birth control syndrome, the mood altering and damaging effects linked to the birth control pill, fertility, and non-hormonal birth control options.
Here’s Dr. Brighten:
Show Notes:
Dr. Jolene’s Website + Instagram
Beyond The Pill: A 30-Day Program To Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse The Dangerous Effects Of The Birth Control Pill
Rubus Health
Book Bonuses
IUD Article
One Part Plant Cookbook
Know Your Endo
One Part Podcast Family Community Page
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2 Comments
Zaina
February 11, 2019Thank you SO MUCH for this episode. Truly life changing. I’ve been struggling with the most intense body reactions since going off the pill a year ago. This has brought me so much relief and hope that there is a solution. xx
Jessica
February 12, 2019Zaina, so sorry you’ve been struggling. But so happy you have hope! Dr. Brighten’s book is amazing and rooting for you to feel better. Love, Jessica