Painful Periods Aren’t Normal: Root Causes Explained | Dr. Jeffrey Brown

Dr. Jeffrey Brown is an osteopathic functional medicine physician helping women get to the root cause of painful periods and hormone imbalance. He focuses on hormones, inflammation, gut health, and lifestyle — not just symptom management — so women can experience calmer, more manageable cycles. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Brown shares: • Why he left conventional family medicine • Why women’s health is often oversimplified • Why some months are more painful than others • How hormones, inflammation, and gut health are connected • The role of stress, food, and toxins in cycle issues • Practical steps toward calmer, healthier periods If you’re in your 20s dealing with painful periods, PMS, or hormone struggles and feel like the usual answers aren’t enough, this episode offers a clearer, more complete perspective. Timestamps below ⬇️ #DrJeffreyBrown #PainfulPeriods #HormoneBalance #FunctionalMedicine #ConversationsWithSekani If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Brown 1:40 - Why He Left Conventional Medicine 8:15 - Why Women’s Health Is Oversimplified 15:30 - Why Some Months Hurt More Than Others 23:10 - Hormones, Inflammation & Gut Health Connection 31:45 - Stress, Food & Toxins Impact on Cycles 40:20 - Moving Beyond Symptom Management 48:50 - Practical Steps for Calmer Periods 57:15 - Final Advice on Women’s Hormone Health