Summary: Talking- Hormones, Birth Control, Weight Struggles and Thyroid! Join Thyroid Nation's new leader, McCall McPherson, as she talks with super special guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill, a 30-day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional biochemist with a focus in women’s endocrine health. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30-day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. She is a speaker, women’s health advocate and a medical advisor for one of the first data-driven apps to offer women personalized birth control recommendations. During this episode we'll discuss: -birth control and it's effect on the thyroid & hormones -post birth control and effects on pregnancy -birth control and how it affects your weight -finally how thyroid is affected by all of the above. It's going to be a wonderfully, informative, enlightening and magical show!! Join us! Also, please check the Radio Show Facebook Group, Hashi's & Graves. Information about that weeks' guest and support for those that need it. It's a great, informative group. Be prepared to feel informed and empowered!
