Peptides for Hair Loss & Skin Aging Reversal: OneSkin Review
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Discover the best skincare products for aging skin and the science behind peptides that target “zombie cells” to support hair growth and skin longevity. View full show notes and all links at
https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/oneskin/.
Chapters — Key Moments
00:00 — Episode Trailer (Skin Aging Control)
01:24 — Show Welcome
02:12 — Topical Retinol & Inflammation
07:49 — How to Cycle Retinol Safely
10:48 — Zombie (Senescent) Cells Explained
14:28 — What Are Peptides?
16:55 — Not All Peptides Are Equal—OS01
17:19 — OS-01: Validated Results
22:09 — OneSkin Benefits Over Time
23:56 — OneSkin Review of Outcomes
25:37 — Menopause-Focused SkinCare
27:23 — How to Preserve Collagen
29:28 — Lowering Systemic Inflammation (Cytokines)
32:09 — Skin Fragility With Age
37:16 — Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Aging
39:54 — Blue Light Damages Skin
40:58 — Best Antioxidants for Skin Health
43:45 — Smart Sun Exposure Guidelines
47:50 — Can You Reverse Sun Damage?
50:03 — Best Skincare Routine for Over 50
54:13 — Eye Cream Clinical Trial Results
55:58 — Best Skincare in Your 20s
57:13 — Pregnancy & Melasma Treatment
59:53 — Hidden Causes of Skin Aging
01:06:55 — Stress and Hair Loss
01:10:35 — How to Improve Hair Density & Thickness
01:15:18 — How to Regrow Hair
01:18:25 — Scalp Microbiome Health
01:23:51 — Biggest Skin-Aging Misconception
01:27:16 — Episode Outro
Dr. Brighten’s OneSkin Review
I always want to know if a product actually delivers on its promises before recommending it to my community. I tried OneSkin’s OS-01 peptide moisturizer and eye cream myself, and I was impressed. As someone with sensitive skin, I’m cautious with new products, but I noticed the eye cream made a real difference during a hectic back-to-school week when my sleep was lacking. My skin looked more hydrated and less tired than I felt.
What stood out most to me is that OneSkin’s peptide technology isn’t just about appearance—it’s about skin health and resilience. That’s what makes it different from many other products I’ve tested over the years.
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SIBO vs IBS vs Leaky Gut: Tests, Treatments, and How to Heal Fast | Dr. Carolina Gonzalez
If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue, you’ve probably wondered: Is it IBS, SIBO, or something else? In this episode of the Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with gut health powerhouse Dr. Carolina Gonzalez to uncover the truth about digestive disorders that are often misdiagnosed. They cut through the noise around parasite cleanses, leaky gut, and probiotics for SIBO—so you’ll know what really works, what doesn’t, and how to take the first steps toward true healing.
You’ll also learn why up to 70% of people told they have IBS actually have SIBO, how stress and sleep impact your microbiome, and what every woman should know about gut health, hormones, and long-term well-being.
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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Brighten Essentials Women’s Probiotic https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/womens-probiotic
Dr. Brighten Essentials Adrenal Calm https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm
Carolina Gonzalez’s website https://www.ctnaturalhealth.com/
Carolina Gonzalez’’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgutdoc/
Carolina Gonzalez’s Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodgutdoc
Podcast: Gut Health Probiotics https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/
Article: SIBO Part I https://drbrighten.com/sibo-symptoms-what-is-it-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-it/
Article: SIBO Part II: https://drbrighten.com/sibo-treatment-natural-diet/
Article: The Surprising Cause of IBS https://drbrighten.com/the-surprising-cause-of-ibs/
Article: Histamine Intolerance https://drbrighten.com/histamine-intolerance/
Podcast: Natural Treatments for Eczema | Jen Fugo https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/natural-treatments-for-eczema/
Podcast: Cortisol Face, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Insulin Resistance | Alaia Baldwin https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/cortisol-face/
Podcast: Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. Dr. Izabella Wentz https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hashimotos-hypothyroidism/
Podcast: Top Foods That Delay Menopause | Dr. Kara Fitzgerald https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/how-to-delay-menopause/
Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen produce guide (EWG) https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/
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Menopause Brain Fog Is Real: 7 Science-Backed Ways To Clear It | Dr. Jolene Brighten
Menopause brain fog is the short-term difficulty with focus, word-finding, and memory that can show up in perimenopause and early postmenopause. It’s driven by estradiol fluctuations, declining progesterone/allopregnanolone (ALLO), and sleep fragmentation from hot flashes. The good news? It’s usually reversible with symptom treatment and daily habit shifts. Listen to this episode for the full brain-chemistry tour and a practical plan to feel clearer, calmer, and more you.
Chapters
00:00:00 Menopause Brain Fog: Who This Episode Helps
00:03:00 Perimenopause Timeline: 7–10 Years
00:06:00 Hormones that affect sleep
00:07:00 Women’s Testosterone: Drive, Initiation, Libido
00:09:00 HRT “Critical Window” + Insulin Resistance
00:11:00 Menopause Brain Fog Explained: “Software Update” Model
00:13:00 Endocrine Age vs Chronological Age: Why It Matters
00:14:00 My Story: Mood Crash & Lost Mental Edge
00:19:00 Menopause Brain Fog vs ADHD: Executive Function Clues
00:26:00 Hormone Stage Drives Brain
00:28:00 Estrogen, Dopamine, GABA: Memory & Focus Pathways
00:33:00 Signs to Look Out For
00:39:00 Hot Flashes Fragment Deep & REM Sleep (Here’s Why)
00:46:00 Will Brain Fog Go Away? SWAN Data & Adaptation
00:48:00 Medical Conditions That Cause Brain Fog
00:50:00 Focus Tools
00:55:00 Sleep Protocol: Fix Wake Time, Morning Light, Cool Room
00:57:00 Exercise & Brain Health
00:58:00 Saffron (Affron®): Mood, Sleep, Libido Support
01:01:00 Citicoline (Cognizin®): Attention & Mental Energy
01:04:00 Bacopa (Bacognize®): Memory & Calm Focus
01:08:00 Magnesium & Brain Health: Sleep, Migraines, Aging
01:18:00 Nervous System Downshift
01:22:00 CBT-I/ACT for Midlife Brain Fog & Rumination
01:23:00 Surgical Menopause & Dementia Risk
01:31:00 Key Takeaways
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Natural Treatments for Eczema That Actually Work: Creams, Moisturisers & More | Jen Fugo
Natural treatments eczema, eczema moisturisers, and dyshidrotic dermatitis—what actually helps and what quietly makes skin worse. View the full show notes and all links mentioned at https://drbrighten.com.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Jennifer Fugo’s Healthy Skin Show Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-skin-show/id1449210022
Quell Shop: Skincare and supplements for chronic skin conditions https://www.quellshop.com
Episodes Mentioned
Is It Really Histamine Intolerance? with Jen Fugo — on histamine, skin rashes, and hidden gut triggers https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/is-it-really-histamine-intolerance/
Struggling with Sleep & Anxiety? Dr. Carrie Jones https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/struggling-with-sleep-amp-anxiety/
The Best Skincare for Aging Skin| Dr. Sara Cherem https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/best-skincare-for-aging-skin/
The Best Skincare Products for Aging Skin| Dr. Tony Youn https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/best-skincare-products-for-aging-skin/
What Every Woman Needs to Know to Balance Hormones https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/
Articles:
What is Histamine Intolerance https://drbrighten.com/histamine-intolerance/
12 Natural Treatments for Hyperthyroidism https://drbrighten.com/natural-treatments-hyperthyroidism/
The Thyroid Gut Connection https://drbrighten.com/thyroid-gut-connection/
Topical Estrogen Face Cream https://drbrighten.com/estrogen-face-cream/
Studies & Research Mentions
Reviewing the Evidence Base for Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome in the Research Literature and Social Media Platforms: An Evidence Gap Map: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11662184
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (Red Skin Syndrome): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603718/
Topical Steroid Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis: Patient-reported Characterization from a Swedish Social Media Questionnaire: https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/40187
Psoriasis https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra0804595
Interleukin-17 and Interleukin-23: A Narrative Review of Mechanisms of Action in Psoriasis and Associated Comorbidities https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8019008
Proinflammatory Cytokine IL-17 Shows a Significant Association with Helicobacter pylori Infection and Disease Severity https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5748147
Global Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Incidence of Gastric Cancer Between 1980 and 2022 https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085%2823%2905687-1/fulltext
Global prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection between 1980 and 2022: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253%2823%2900070-5/abstract
Revisiting the Roles of Filaggrin in Atopic Dermatitis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9140947
Filaggrin gene mutations with special reference to atopic dermatitis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7880084
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The Hidden Costs of People Pleasing: Why ADHD Women Struggle + How to Break Free | Meredith Carder
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you desperately wanted to say “no,” you’re not alone—especially if you’re a woman living with ADHD. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with ADHD coach and author Meredith Carder to uncover why chronic people pleasing in ADHD women is so common, how it connects to masking, guilt, and burnout, and most importantly—how you can break free. You’ll hear practical tools, fresh perspectives, and science-backed insights that will make you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
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Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Meredith Carder – [Author & ADHD Coach] https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird_adhd/
Meredith’s community, The Hummingbird Hive https://meredith-rose-carder.mykajabi.com/group-membership
Meredith’s book It All Makes Sense Now https://amzn.to/45XHvTN
Research referenced: study on higher mortality risk in ADHD women
Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart’s episode on parenting and emotional regulation (for further listening) https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/raising-kids-with-big-feelings/
Diet for ADHD: How Nutrition Shapes Focus, Mood, and Brain Health | Timothy Frie https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/diet-for-adhd/
Mouth Breathing, ADHD & the Cavity Conspiracy: What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You | Dr. Staci Whitman https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/mouth-breathing-in-children/
ADHD Types and Hormones: The Unexpected Link You Need to Know | Ludovico Saint amour di Chanaz https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-types-and-hormones/
ADHD, Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-sleep-hormones/
ADHD Burnout? Your Hormones Might Be Sabotaging You https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-burnout/
How Hormones and Menopause Affect ADHD: What No One’s Telling You https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/menopause-and-adhd/
ADHD Endometriosis Connection: What You Should Know If You’re Diagnosed with ADHD https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-endometriosis-connection/
Article: Exploring Natural Solutions for Adult ADHD — How To Find Relief https://drbrighten.com/natural-remedies-adhd/
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Website https://meredithcarder.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird_adhd/
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Dr. Jolene Brighten, a best-selling author, board certified 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.