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Is This Normal? Period Pain, Birth Control Side Effects & Endo Explained | Dr. Jolene Brighten

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten, hormone expert and author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal?, to discuss the truth about period pain, birth control, and endometriosis. Dr. Brighten shares her personal story of misdiagnosis, painful periods, and delayed endometriosis discovery, along with her mission to end medical gaslighting and give women the knowledge they deserve about their hormones. The conversation covers how birth control really works, what Post-Birth Control Syndrome is, and how to safely come off the pill while supporting your body. Dr. Brighten also breaks down the phases of the menstrual cycle, how to spot red flags like hormonal acne, and PMDD, and why so many endometriosis cases are overlooked or dismissed. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Why painful periods are NOT normal 03:55 How the birth control pill actually works 06:20 What is Post-Birth Control Syndrome 08:40 The pill’s effects on hormones, libido and mood 12:00 Preparing your body to come off the pill 15:30 Nutrition and supplements for hormonal support 20:30 What your cycle phases should feel like 26:45 Endometriosis signs, testing and misdiagnosis 32:00 Where to find Dr. Brighten and free resources Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten: Instagram: @drjolenebrighten Website: https://drbrighten.com Free Resources Mentioned: Endometriosis Flare Guide: drbrighten.com/endoflare ADHD & Hormone Sync Mini Course: drbrighten.com/sync Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Plan: drbrighten.com/plan Watch more from The Wellness Process: Instagram: @thewellnessprocesspod TikTok: @thewellnessprocesspod