Published Oct 3, 2019

259: Jolene Brighten | Finding Balance Beyond the Pill

Jolene Brighten delves into the complex effects of hormonal birth control on women's mental and physical health, underscoring the importance of informed healthcare choices and evolutionary perspectives that influence modern relationships and well-being.

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Questions from this episode

- How does birth control affect hormone levels?
  Asked by 41 people
- How does birth control impact health?
  Asked by 37 people
- How does taking birth control affect the body?
  Asked by 35 people
- How can testosterone affect women?
  Asked by 34 people
- How can I balance hormones?
  Asked by 33 people
- How does birth control affect partner choice?
  Asked by 29 people
- What is the science behind testosterone?
  Asked by 26 people
- What is the menstrual cycle?
  Asked by 18 people
- Is it important for a woman to track her menstrual cycle?
  Asked by 15 people
- Can you explain the entire menstrual cycle?
  Asked by 15 people
- What are the health benefits of higher testosterone levels?
  Asked by 12 people
- How do I find a good functional medicine doctor?
  Asked by 7 people
- How can the side effects of oral contraceptives vary among individuals?
  Asked by 6 people
- Does PCOS make it difficult to have children?
  Asked by 6 people
- Was the information about people with Botox being less able to read other people's and their own emotions discussed in an episode of the Jordan Harbinger Show?
  Asked by 5 people

259: Jolene Brighten | Finding Balance Beyond the Pill

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Hormonal Birth Control

Birth Control and Infertility

Birth Control Risks

Hormone Disruptors

The Pill and Mental Health

Birth Control Insights

Hormonal Birth Control

Menstrual Cycle Vitality

Understanding Women's Bodies

Birth Control and Mate Selection

Hormones in Water

Women's Health Advocacy

Beyond the Pill

Women's Hormones

Questions from this episode

How does birth control affect hormone levels?

How does birth control impact health?

How does taking birth control affect the body?

How can testosterone affect women?

How can I balance hormones?

How does birth control affect partner choice?

What is the science behind testosterone?

What is the menstrual cycle?

Is it important for a woman to track her menstrual cycle?

Can you explain the entire menstrual cycle?

What are the health benefits of higher testosterone levels?

How do I find a good functional medicine doctor?

How can the side effects of oral contraceptives vary among individuals?

Does PCOS make it difficult to have children?

Was the information about people with Botox being less able to read other people's and their own emotions discussed in an episode of the Jordan Harbinger Show?

Episode Highlights

Women's Health Advocacy

Impact of Hormonal Birth Control

Evolutionary Perspectives

259: Jolene Brighten | Finding Balance Beyond the Pill

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Women's Health Advocacy

Impact of Hormonal Birth ControlJolene Brighten examines the multifaceted effects of hormonal birth control on mental health, relationships, and physical well-being. She emphasizes the need for informed choices and open communication with healthcare providers to navigate these complex impacts.

Impact of Hormonal Birth Control

Evolutionary PerspectivesJolene Brighten explores the evolutionary mismatches in modern lifestyles that affect women's hormonal health and mate selection. She highlights how hormonal birth control can alter attraction and relationship dynamics, leading to potential dissatisfaction.

Evolutionary Perspectives