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• Best Skincare for Aging Skin: 7 Myths You Need to Stop Today | Dr. Sara Cherem

  Dermatologist Dr. Sara Cherem joins Dr. Jolene Brighten to share proven tips, bust myths, and reveal treatments that actually protect, restore, and rejuvenate your skin at every stage of life. This episode is brought to you by:  LUMEBOX LUME Box delivers professional-grade LED light therapy in a sleek, easy-to-use device that targets fine lines, pigmentation, and dullness at the cellular level. It’s the same science trusted in top dermatology clinics, now in your hands. Shop now → https://drbrighten.com/lumebox use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase. Dr. Brighten Essentials  At Dr. Brighten Essentials, every product is crafted to support your hormones, boost your energy, and help you feel your best—inside and out. Exclusive for podcast listeners: Use code POD15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Shop now → https://drbrightenessentials.com OneSkin  Shop now → http://oneskin.co/BRIGHTEN use code BRIGHTEN for 15% off your first purchase. 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Episode with Dr. Tony Youn https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/best-skincare-products-for-aging-skin/  Article: Resveratrol Supplements https://drbrighten.com/resveratrol-supplement/ Products & Skincare Brands Alastin Skincare (especially the TriHex Technology products and laser-specific formulations) https://alastin.com/ Polypodium leucotomos oral antioxidant (sold under various names, in Mexico as Heliocaps) Sculptra® (Poly-L-lactic acid injectable) Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse® and other brands) Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (various brands including Juvederm® by Allergan) Armonia filler (Allergan product, not yet available in the U.S.) Lycopene supplements Oral Omegas / Fish Oil supplements for skin barrier health https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus?_pos=1&_psq=omega&_ss=e&_v=1.0&selling_plan=995557410 Antioxidants for topical and oral use (Vitamin C, berries, astaxanthin, etc.) LED Therapy Masks (no specific brand mentioned) Devices & Technologies PhotoFinder (skin mapping and dermatoscope imaging system with AI analysis)z Hybrid Laser Devices (ablative + non-ablative) Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) for vascular redness Picosecond Lasers (for pigmentation) Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening devices High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) devices (Ultraformer mentioned) LED Light Therapy devices for skin and hair loss treatment https://drbrighten.com/lumebox Ingredients & Actives Vitamin C (topical antioxidant) Retinoids (for collagen stimulation) Peptides (skin communication molecules) Glycolic Acid (AHA exfoliant) Salicylic Acid (BHA exfoliant) Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) (gentle exfoliants for sensitive skin) Ceramides (barrier repair moisturizers) Lipids & Cholesterol (skin barrier support) Follow Sara Cherem : 💻 Website: https://www.theskinclinic.mx/en 📸 Instagram: :https://www.instagram.com/drasaracherem/  🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drasaracherem 👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten: 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten 🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/ 🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten 👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How to Sleep Better by Fixing Blood Sugar and Sleep Disruptors

  Better sleep means better hormones and in this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to sleep better by tackling three often-overlooked disruptors: blood sugar crashes, histamine surges, and ADHD-related sleep challenges. If you’ve already tried balancing estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol (covered in Part One), but you’re still waking up in the middle of the night, this is the episode you need. 🎧 Listen to Part One here: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/sleep-disturbances/ Chapters 00:00 – Trailer & Welcome to the Show 01:00 – Why this is Part Two of the Sleep Series 02:00 – Blood sugar and sleep: the hidden 2–4 AM crash 04:00 – Signs your blood sugar is waking you up 05:00 – Structuring meals to stabilize blood sugar 07:00 – Bedtime snacks that keep you asleep 09:00 – Supplements to support blood sugar and sleep 11:00 – Exercise timing for better sleep and steady energy 14:00 – Histamine surges and hidden inflammation 15:00 – How estrogen, progesterone, and histamine interact 16:00 – Signs histamine is wrecking your sleep 18:00 – Tracking and avoiding histamine triggers at night 19:00 – Gut health’s role in clearing histamine from body 21:00 – Nutrients that support histamine clearance 22:00 – ADHD and its unique impact on sleep 24:00 – Estrogen decline and ADHD symptom spikes 25:00 – The delayed melatonin release in ADHD brains 26:00 – Bedtime procrastination and the ADHD brain 28:00 – How to know if ADHD is behind your sleep issues 33:00 – Creating a sensory-friendly bedtime routine 34:00 – Building novelty and pleasure into bedtime habits 35:00 – Blue light, melatonin, and screen use at night 36:00 – Customizing sleep strategies for your unique brain This Episode is Brought to You By: Fygg: https://fygg.sjv.io/ragbBv use code DRBRIGHTEN for 15% off of their products (both one-time and subscription) Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription The Optimal Adrenal Kit from Dr. Brighten Essentials—formulated to help rebalance cortisol, improve stress resilience, and support deeper, more restorative sleep. Use code POD15 for 15% off at Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Part One of the Sleep Series – covers estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol’s role in blood sugar and sleep https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/sleep-disturbances/ Free Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan: https://drbrighten.com/plan – recipes to stabilize blood sugar, support gut health, and help you sleep better Myoinositol Plus – supports insulin signaling, blood sugar and sleep in women with PCOS https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/myoinositol-plus Magnesium Plus – for relaxation, nervous system support, and blood sugar and sleep regulation https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus Women’s Probiotic – supports gut health, estrogen clearance, and how to clear histamine from body https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/womens-probiotic Insulin Dysregulation Episode – exact lab values to check for stable blood sugar https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/insulin-resistance/ Gut Health Episode – why olive oil polyphenols and gut balance matter for how to sleep better https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/ Episode with Jennifer Fugo on Histamine & Diet – understanding histamine triggers and how to clear histamine from body without over-restricting https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/is-it-really-histamine-intolerance/ Gut Hormone Connection Article – how gut health affects hormones, histamine, and blood sugar and sleep https://drbrighten.com/gut-hormone-connection/ Histamine & PMDD Article – exploring histamine’s role in period-related sleep disruption https://drbrighten.com/histamine-and-pmdd/ ADHD Sleep Episode – how ADHD brains process sleep differently and ways to improve how to sleep better https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-sleep-hormones/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Truth About Hormones for Sleep, Sleep Disturbances, Melatonin & Perimenopause Sleep Problems | Dr. Jolene Brighten

  Struggling to fall asleep… stay asleep… or waking up at 2 AM with your heart racing and your sheets soaked? These sleep disturbances are not in your head and they’re not something you just have to live with. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we dive deep into what’s really going on when women can’t sleep during perimenopause. You’ll learn why melatonin alone won’t fix it, how to naturally restore your hormones for sleep, and exactly what’s driving your body’s middle-of-the-night chaos. If you’re tired of being tired and ready for real answers, this one’s for you. Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Apple Podcasts (iTunes):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VUEAdWYh7USuTXykznxKe  📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbrighten This Episode Is Brought to You By: Dr. Brighten Essentials Magnesium Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus—a calming, non-drowsy formula with highly absorbable magnesium glycinate to support your nervous system and melatonin production naturally. Use code POD15 for 15% off at Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus  Links Mentioned in This Episode: Magnesium Plus – Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus?selling_plan=995459106 Adrenal Calm - Dr. Brighten Essentials, evening sleep formula https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm?selling_plan=995328034 Adrenal Support – Dr. Brighten Essentials, daytime energy formula https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-support?selling_plan=995360802 Myoinositol Plus – Sleep + Ovulation Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/myoinositol-plus?selling_plan=995426338 Balance Women’s Hormone https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 B Active Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/b-active-plus?selling_plan=995393570 Period Problems Support Kit https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/period-problems-kit?selling_plan=995721250 Free Hormone-Supportive Meal Plan https://drbrighten.com/plan Is This Normal by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/is-this-normal Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/beyond-the-pill ADHD, Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-sleep-hormones/ Gut Health Probiotics: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Balance Hormones Naturally https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/ Struggling with Sleep & Anxiety? Are Low Progesterone Symptoms to Blame | Dr. Carrie Jones https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/struggling-with-sleep-amp-anxiety/ Carbs, Cortisol, and Perimenopause: The Real Path to Feeling Forever Strong | Liz Wolfe https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/forever-strong/ Study: Circadian Rhythm and Reproduction https://rep.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/rep/132/3/1320379.xml Study: Melatonin a Multitasking Hormone https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20478436/ Study: Rotating Shift Work & The Menstrual Cycle https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364464/ Article: Progesterone for Perimenopause https://drbrighten.com/progesterone-for-perimenopause/ Article: Perimenopause Sleep Issues https://drbrighten.com/perimenopause-sleep-issues/  Let’s stay connected!  🌐 Website: https://drbrighten.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten  🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjolenebrighten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top Foods That Delay Menopause: According to the Doctor Who Reversed Aging by 3 Years | Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

  What if the foods you eat could literally turn back the clock on your biological age—and even delay menopause? In this groundbreaking episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I’m joined by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a functional medicine leader and author of Younger You, to explore the science behind ovarian rejuvenation, age reversal, and how a longevity diet rich in polyphenols could hold the key to staying youthful longer—hormonally, mentally, and physically. In this conversation, you’ll learn how Dr. Fitzgerald's clinical trial reduced biological age by over 3 years in just 8 weeks—using food rich in polyphenols, strategic lifestyle shifts, and zero expensive drugs or procedures. We unpack the emerging science of ovarian rejuvenation, how delaying menopause is tied to overall health (not beauty culture), and why the foods you choose daily may matter more than your genes when it comes to aging. This episode is brought to you by:  Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  Sunlighten Infrared Saunas: use the code drbrighten to save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase. https://get.sunlighten.com/drbrighten Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase.   Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests! 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Brighten’s free anti-inflammatory recipe plan: http://drbrighten.com/plan  Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Master Class: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/virtual-masterclass-for-clinicians/ Book: Younger You by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald https://a.co/d/hZR56Zv Epigenetic Age Quiz (Free): https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/quiz Podcast episode with Victoria Sebastiano on Yamanaka Factors : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cgKzXuNTQhb0f82lukBsl?si=rfo2GMhmTr6Cf1paLo4dfA Recommended labs: DNA methylation tests (Pace of Aging, Dunedin Clock), Heavy Metals Panel (blood), Functional Toxin Panels (Vibrant or Mosaic) Kara’s Clinical Study on Biological Age Reversal: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33844651/ 👩🏼‍⚕️Follow Kara Fitzgerald: 💻 Website: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/ 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgeral ⭕ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jYgG7WMnqPeC4uwslqdfQ 👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten: 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten 🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/ 🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten 👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Feel Sick Before Your Period? It Might Be Menstrual Flu and You Can Fix It | Dr. Jolene Brighten

  If you feel achy, foggy, nauseous, or feverish before your period—only to have it all vanish once your bleed begins—you’re not alone. You may be experiencing menstrual flu, a cluster of flu-like symptoms that affect countless women during the luteal phase, yet remains mostly unrecognized by conventional medicine. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we break the silence around period flu symptoms, explain the science behind why they happen, and give you the tools to feel better—fast. This Episode is Brought to You By: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Links Mentioned in This Episode: Free Hormone Balancing Meal Plan: https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit Book: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/is-this-normal?_pos=1&_psq=is+this+normal&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Natural Cycles App: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer Quick IBS & Endometriosis Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161?i=1000700150293 PMDD and Histamine Article: https://drbrighten.com/histamine-and-pmdd/ Histamine and ADHD Connection Article: https://drbrighten.com/histamine-and-adhd/ Products Mentioned: Magnesium glycinate (300 mg/day) View my Magnesium Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus?selling_plan=995459106 Fish oil (1–2 grams daily or wild-caught salmon) View my Omega Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus?selling_plan=995557410 Vitex (chaste tree berry, 200 mg/day) View my Balance Women’s Hormone Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 B6-rich supplements (25–50 mg/day) View my Balance Women’s Hormone Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 📲 Connect with Dr. Brighten 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten🔔 Like, Subscribe & Share If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you actionable tools, please hit like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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