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• Mouth Breathing, ADHD & the Cavity Conspiracy: What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You | Dr. Staci Whitman

  Is your child’s ADHD, anxiety, or picky eating actually caused by mouth breathing? And what does fluoride in your water really do to your brain? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Staci Whitman—founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry and global leader in functional pediatric oral health—joins me to expose the hidden links between oral health, airway issues, the microbiome, and behavior. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert-led conversations to help you take back your health. This episode is brought to you by:  Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off   Fygg  https://fygg.sjv.io/ragbBv use code DRBRIGHTEN for 15% off of their products (both one-time and subscription) Support our sponsors and help keep this show free and packed with amazing guests! 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   🦷Website: Dr. Staci Whitman’s Practice & Resources 🎧Dr. Elisa Song’s episode: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/child-gut-health/ 🎧Dr. Victoria Sampson’s episode: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/shocking-truth-about-gum-disease/ 📘 Book: “Sleep Wrecked Kids” by Sharon Moore https://amzn.to/44rDhET 📘 Book: “Breath” by James Nestor https://amzn.to/4luQXoJ 🧪Research Paper: National Toxicology Program report on fluoride and neurotoxicity: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/assessments/noncancer/completed/fluoride  🔬Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2748634 🧪Fluoride Exposure and Children’s IQ Scores - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2828425  🛒Product: MyoTape for kids https://www.myotape.com 🛒Functional Tools: - Myo Munchie https://myomunchee.com/ - Cordless Waterpik https://www.waterpik.com/ 🔬Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries (Cochrane Review): https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010856.pub3/full#CD010856-abs-0001  🔬Time to Reassess Systemic Fluoride Exposure, Again (JAMA): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2828429  🦷American Academy of Oral Systemic Health: https://www.aaosh.org/ 🦷International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology: https://iaomt.org/ 🦷Holistic Dental Association: https://holisticdental.org/ 🦷American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry: https://aapmd.org/  🌬️The Breath Institute: https://thebreatheinstitute.com/ 🔬Institute for Functional Dentistry: https://functionaldentistry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Should You Consider HRT? How to Know If It's Time & What to Ask Your Doctor

  You’re doing everything right—eating well, exercising, managing stress—and yet you still feel exhausted, inflamed, and like your body’s working against you. If the weight won’t budge, sleep is elusive, and your mood feels unfamiliar, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of understanding what’s happening in your body. In this second part of our perimenopause deep dive, we’re pulling back the curtain on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—not as a last resort, but as a proactive, personalized tool to support your brain, metabolism, sleep, and overall vitality. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or even afraid of HRT, this science-backed episode will help you make an empowered, informed decision. If you missed the first episode, Perimenopause? How to Lose Weight (without starving yourself), you’ll definitely want to listen in to make sure you’re getting the complete picture of how nutrition, lifestyle, and HRT fit together. Once in menopause, these compliment each other and many people make the mistake of thinking that HRT will be enough on its own. This Episode is Brought To You by: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off   Natural Cycles: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Links Mentioned in This Episode: - Free Download: Perimenopause Weight Loss Action Plan: http://drbrighten.com/plan - Perimenopause 101 – Foundational episode on what’s happening to your hormones: https://drbrt.in/AERxT2 - Dr. Brighten Essentials: Metabolic Reset Kit: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/metabolic-reset-kit - Dr. Carrie Jones on GABA & Progesterone (podcast episode): https://drbrt.in/ByveEr - Adrenal Calm by Dr. Brighten Essentials – L-theanine, passionflower & phosphatidylserine to support stress and sleep: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Perimenopause? How to Lose Weight (without starving yourself)

  If you’re cutting calories, pushing harder at the gym, and still watching the scale creep up, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Perimenopause changes everything, especially how your body holds onto weight. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we’re breaking down exactly what’s happening behind the scenes with your hormones, why traditional weight loss advice falls flat, and what to do instead if you want to see real results—without wrecking your metabolism. This isn’t about restriction. It’s about working with your hormones, not against them. We’ll walk through the science-backed nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies that actually support fat loss, muscle gain, and a healthier metabolism in perimenopause—so you can feel like yourself again. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. The first episode focuses on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle change. In episode 2, you’ll find hormone replacement therapy (HRT) specific info. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the second episode in the series! This episode is brought to you by: 🛍️ Shop Dr. Brighten Essentials Supplements https://drbrightenessentials.com/ SAVE 15% by using the code POD15 Natural Cycles: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Links Mentioned in This Episode: - Dr. Navaz Habib on Inflammation (podcast episode): https://drbrt.in/UyoQEu - Dr. Brighten’s Adrenal Calm Supplement (with L-theanine, passionflower, and phosphatidylserine): https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm - Dr. Brighten Essential’s Metabolic Reset Kit: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/metabolic-reset-kit - Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/omega-plus - “Is This Normal?” by Dr. Jolene Brighten (book): https://amzn.to/3wvdgWy - Episode: Gut Health & Estrogen in Perimenopause (coming soon—subscribe to be notified) - ADHD, Sleep, and Hormones—Why Perimenopause Makes it Harder (podcast episode) https://drbrt.in/e29sl1 This is the episode that will finally help you understand why your weight is shifting—and what to do about it that actually works. If you found this episode helpful, I have a small favor to ask—leaving a quick review might not seem like much, but in the podcasting world, it makes a huge difference. Your review helps boost the show’s visibility so more people—especially women—can find this life-changing information. It also helps center women’s voices in conversations about women’s health, where we’ve been overlooked for far too long. So thank you for taking a moment to support the show—you’re helping make sure more women feel seen, heard, and empowered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Good Stress Might Save Your Life | Jeff Krasno

  What if stress isn’t the enemy—but the cure? In this episode, Jeff Krasno shares how he reversed type 2 diabetes, lost 60 pounds, and transformed his life at 50 by leveraging good stress. From cold plunges to tough conversations, he breaks down the science-backed strategies that build resilience, balance hormones, and boost metabolic health. Whether you're burned out, inflamed, or just tired of feeling off—this episode is your blueprint for powerful, lasting change. This episode is brought to you by: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off – Supporting parents and families with tools that work. Sunlighten Infrared Saunas: use the code drbrighten to save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase. https://get.sunlighten.com/drbrighten LMNT: https://DrinkLMNT.com/Brighten receive your exclusive gift with purchase – Helping you support your child’s development with science-backed products. Your support of our sponsors helps keep this show free and accessible to everyone—and ends the gatekeeping of quality health info. Thank you! Links Mentioned in This Episode: - Jeff’s book: Good Stress by Jeff Krasno https://amzn.to/3E5kXGZ - Commune: https://www.onecommune.com - Jeff’s podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno - Rhonda Patrick’s research on sauna and cardiovascular health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34363927/  - Article on butyrate and ADHD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-87546-y  - David Sinclair’s research on resveratrol: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12939617/  - Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat info: https://bigboldhealth.com - Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://amzn.to/3becjT7 - Learn more about ADHD and Women’s Hormones: https://drbrighten.com/sync/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The C-Section Epidemic: What Women Aren’t Being Told About Birth | Dr. Cynthia Dickter

  What if everything you’ve been told about pregnancy and birth was rooted in fear—not fact? In this powerful episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with leading OB-GYN and humanized birth advocate Dr. Cynthia Dickter, who’s been transforming maternal care across Mexico. We’re exposing the C-section epidemic, breaking down the impact of obstetric violence, and showing you how to take back control of your pregnancy experience. Whether you're preparing for birth or healing from a past one, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and seen. ✨ Expect truth bombs, evidence-based tips, and stories that will shift how you think about birth forever. 💡 Mentioned in This Episode: - Dr. Brighten's Methylated Prenatal: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/prenatal-plus - WHO Report on Global C-Section Rates: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10196217/ - Book: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten - https://amzn.to/3gNiHIB - Free Pregnancy & Birth Guides: https://www.drbrighten.com 🎙 This episode is brought to you by: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase.   Natural Cycles: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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