Struggling with Sleep & Anxiety? Are Low Progesterone Symptoms to Blame | Dr. Carrie Jones

In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we take a deep dive into the powerful yet often overlooked hormone, GABA—your brain’s natural brake system. Joining me to discuss why women experience a decline in GABA as they age, the link between progesterone and brain health, and how to optimize your hormones for better mood, sleep, and resilience is hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones. 💡 If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, sleep disturbances, or sudden mood swings, this episode is packed with science-backed insights and practical strategies you can start using today! This episode is brought to you by: Coconu https://drbrighten.com/coconu use code DRBRIGHTEN15 for 15% off your order Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/: use code POD15 for 15% off 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  - Dr. Brighten’s Website https://drbrighten.com/ - Free Hormone Balancing Recipe Guide Resources https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/ - Supplement for Sleep & Anxiety: Adrenal Calm https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm - L-Theanine Sleep and Mood Support Article https://drbrighten.com/l-theanine-benefits/ - How Passion Flower Can Calm Anxiety Article https://drbrighten.com/passionflower-benefits/ - How to Boost Low Progesterone Article https://drbrighten.com/boost-low-progesterone/  - Dr. Amy Killen’s episode https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hrt-for-menopause/ 👩‍⚕️Follow Dr. Carrie Jones: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarriejones - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones - The Root Cause Medicine Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-root-cause-medicine-podcast/id1589219026 - Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com/ 👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten - Website: https://www.drbrighten.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Jolene Brighten, a best-selling author, naturopathic endocrinologist, and women’s health expert, hosts The Dr. Brighten Show—a podcast dedicated to igniting transformative conversations in women’s health. Through candid interviews with leading experts, innovators, and thought-leaders, this show brings you groundbreaking research, personal stories, and practical tools to help you confidently navigate your body and hormones. It’s a fun, engaging, and insightful journey designed to empower you with tangible, science-backed insights—so you can live your best, most vibrant life.