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What We’re Talking About In This Episode Issues the pill can cause that doctors don’t often talk about Jolene’s personal story and why she chose to focus on this aspect of women’s health A look into some of the research that indicates that post-birth control side effects are real Preventative measures women can take to avoid long-term effects of the pill, and healthy ways to go off of it   Episode Summary Are you one of the many women who’ve experienced symptoms after going off of birth control, only for your doctor to tell you it’s all in your head? Today we’re talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten, the leading expert in post birth control syndrome, about what doctors don’t say about the pill, what women can do to manage the side effects, and coming off the pill safely. Dr. Jolene is a functional medicine naturopathic doctor and is the founder of Rubus Health. She focuses on helping women who want to go off the pill and balance their hormones as well as those who want to stay on the pill while preventing long-