Jolene Brighten on How to Use Food to Improve Your Mood | Health Theory
On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, she shares her own intense stories of dealing with autoimmune issues, chronic illness, an abusive family, bullying, and the long-term effects of using hormonal birth control. While describing her journey to genuine health, Jolene Brighten also talks about the three keys to rapid healing, explains why she doesn\u2019t focus on what not to eat, and gives plenty of concrete suggestions on how to improve your diet. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\xa0\nCheck out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nJolene shares her battles with chronic illness and bullying [0:50] \nJolene talks about growing up in an abusive and controlling household [5:25] \nWe can choose to re-write our narratives [7:00] \nOne tactic Jolene always uses is to carve out time to just think [10:41] \nJolene talks about how her negative experiences contributed to her chronic illness [11:43] \nJolene shares a story of when she publicly called herself on her own BS [14:21] \nTom talks about the connection between mind and body, nutrition and emotions [18:25] \nJolene strongly advocates that food is medicine, and that food is communication [20:13] \nJolene explains the benefits of turmeric [22:27] \nInflammation is not always bad--you need a little bit of it [23:25] \n\u201cI don\u2019t want to focus on what NOT to eat.\u201d [24:27] \nJolene is not a fan of products that have been dramatically genetically engineered [27:29] \nJolene discusses the connection between soy and estrogen [30:00] \nJolene describes good ways to get proteins and fats [31:50] \nJolene talks about the difficulty of making recommendations when evidence is limited [34:09] \nJolene explains the real effects of the birth control pill [36:00] \nA woman may find a different man attractive when she\u2019s using birth control [39:55] \nJolene advocates for a more balanced view of hormonal birth control [43:00] \nUnapologetically love yourself fiercely, set and hold your boundaries [47:35]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW JOLENE:\xa0WEBSITE: https://drbrighten.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2RkdSpH\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2QTn3OB\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/3a9yv0o\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices