Is This Normal? A Look at Your Hormones – with Dr. Jolene Brighten

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine to address the common question we all have when addressing our hormones: Is This Normal?    We take a deeper look at common misconceptions behind every day female symptoms such as our energy levels, period pains, appetites, and sex drive in order to gain a more holistic understanding of why we feel the way we feel.     In this episode, we discuss:    Common signs that our hormones may not be normal   How societal pressures play a role in pushing us to function outside of our physical and mental capacity  The barriers that women face when it comes to putting themselves first  Implementing practices to help shift your stress and take control of your day  A multifaceted approach to understanding and responding to lower sex drive  Sleep and other lifestyle factors we can address in order to bring our hormones into balance  The impacts of intermittent fasting on the female body   Living in the “both, and” space when approaching our nutrition      EPISODE LINKS:   Dr. Jolene Brighten Instagram  Dr. Jolene Brighten Website      Looking for more? Join me in my online teachings so you can feel like a team again     Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love    Ready to learn how to repair? Take my FREE masterclass       Looking to improve your relationship? Join me in my online program, Be Connected   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Dear Dr. Tracy, the podcast that helps you navigate the everyday challenges of relationships, marriage, and parenting with expert advice and real, relatable conversations. Hosted by clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, this podcast is your place for honest, no-nonsense guidance on love, intimacy, boundaries, and communication. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Tracy brings a mix of clinical expertise, evidence-based research, and personal insights as a wife and mother to help you break unhealthy patterns and build stronger connections. Each week, Dr. Tracy answers the questions so many of us have but don’t always know how to ask—about resentment, desire, mental load, and how to truly feel like a team with your partner. She’s joined by fellow experts, real couples, and her husband Greg, who offers a down-to-earth perspective on the struggles so many relationships face. If you’re ready for actionable tools and heartfelt conversations that will help you create a relationship that feels fulfilling, this podcast is for you.