The Menopause Midwife

Missy Miculka
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Ready to navigate the murky waters of midlife with confidence? I’m Missy, and on The Menopause Midwife, we are diving deep into hormones, healthcare, women's rights, and all things wellness. I believe that optimal health and hormone replacement are a right, not a privilege. My mission is to give you the complete education and guidance you deserve so you can be fully informed to make the best decisions for your own body and confidently advocate for yourself. No cold, clinical rules here—just real talk and the support you need to take charge of your health. Join me for new episodes every Friday!

  1. 4 days ago

    I Just Wanted a Natural Deodorant. Things Escalated | Nadine Artemis

    Join me this week, as I sit down with Nadine Artemis, founder of Living Libations, to explore the power of botanical skincare and oil cleansing for true skin microbiome health. I share my own personal crisis finding a clean natural deodorant that actually works, which opened the door to a deeper conversation on skin ecology, plant alchemy, and switching to non-toxic beauty. We break down why harsh detergents strip your natural barrier and how high-quality botanical oils act as a magnet to lift impurities, clear acne, and restore your biological glow without chemical residues. We also demystify skincare trends like slugging and seven-skin layering, while shifting the conversation around safe sun exposure and red light. If you have ever thought about ditching the harsh chemicals and transitioning your skincare routine to a more natural, botanical source, this one's for you! Ready to try Living Libations? Shop here: https://partner.livinglibations.com/r/64O7RZ Shop Nadine’s book Renegade Beauty: https://amzn.to/45ofOnr Social Media Info Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglibationsofficial/Nadine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineartemisofficial/Nadine’s Substack: https://substack.com/@nadineartemis Featured Ad Products Instamed Strips: https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=instamed&type=products Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:49 Recreating Perfumes & Early Experiments 13:57 What is Slugging & the 7 Skins Method? 18:44 Oil Cleansing 101 32:16 Sun Wisdom & Non-Chemical Sun Protection 45:15 Practical Reset to Start Your Natural Skincare Routine 48:39 Final Questions

  2. 31 Jul

    Why Am I Always Dehydrated? The Truth About Electrolytes | Caroline Alan

    Are you actually hydrated, or are you just drinking expensive salty water? This week we welcome back Caroline Alan, o-founder of BEAM Minerals, to dismantle the biggest misconceptions around electrolytes, salty water supplements, and proper hydration. They break down the essential role of macro and micro minerals, explain why mineral ratios matter more than taking high doses in isolation, and introduce how humic and fulvic complexes support true cellular hydration without overloading your system. You will also learn how to recognize the hidden signs of mineral deficiency, and why everyday filtered or reverse osmosis water needs remineralization. Plus, discover how fulvic minerals can benefit pet health! Want to try BEAM Minerals for yourself? You can grab them here and use code THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE for 20% OFF: https://www.bkd42s7gh.com/TheMenopauseMidwife/ And if you want to dive deeper into the science, go grab Caroline's book: https://amzn.to/49kwgHM Social Media Info Website: https://www.beamminerals.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@beammineralsofficialCaroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:56 What Are Electrolytes? 03:10 Electrolytes & Mineral Balance 09:37 Hydrating vs. Irrigating Yourself 13:34 Symptoms of Mineral Deficiency 16:42 How Minerals Drive Energy Production 20:13 Why Try BEAM Minerals 23:31 Eye Twitch & Magnesium Deficiency 26:17 Plastic Bottles & Nanoplastics 31:06 Glass & Stainless Steel Water Bottles 32:00 Is Reverse Osmosis Water Depleting Your Minerals? 33:58 Should You Give Minerals to Your Pets? 39:24 BEAM Mineral Sprays

  3. 17 Jul

    Why an Organized Home Feels Better Than Sex: Reclaiming Midlife Libido | Julie Merriman

    Have you ever looked at your partner and thought, I love you, but an organized kitchen and eight hours of sleep sound way sexier than sex right now? You are not broken, and your sex drive hasn't vanished. In this episode, we are diving into the connection between mental clutter, burnout, and your libido with the incredible Dr. Julie Merriman—a PhD counselor and author of Are We Gonna Have Sex or What?. She breaks down the science of our nervous system like a friend, explaining how decades of chronic stress take pleasure offline. We talk about the "Good Girl Detox" that naturally begins in midlife, giving us the perfect opportunity to stop over-functioning and put ourselves first. Dr. Julie shares simple, practical somatic tools to help you get re-embodied, clear out the mental chaos, and reclaim your vital drive for life Grab a copy of Julie Merriman’s book, “Are we gonna have sex or what?!” here: https://amzn.to/4gwSnz2 Give the A Slob Comes Clean podcast a listen: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/ Social Media Info Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Julie-Merriman-Wellness-LLC/61564870628821/#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.juliemerriman/ Featured Ad Products Julva Pro DHEA Vulval Cream: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/julva-pro-dhea-vulval-cream Julie Merriman Bio Julie Merriman, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC is a nationally recognized professor, clinician, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience helping women reclaim energy, intimacy, and aliveness after decades of caregiving, achievement, and emotional labor. She is the author of In Pursuit of Soul Joy: A 12-Week Guide for Overcoming Burnout and Compassion Fatigue, a science-grounded roadmap for helpers and high-achieving women who are exhausted from living in survival mode. She is also the author of Are We Gonna Have Sex or What?, a bold, compassionate guide for women over 50 ready to feel sexy in their skin again and reconnect with desire from the nervous system up. Julie is the host of the podcasts Compassion Fatigue Cure and Sexy After 50, where she dismantles myths about burnout, aging, hormones, and libido and teaches trauma-informed, nervous-system-based pathways back to vitality, pleasure, confidence, and authentic connection. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Certified Sex Counselor, Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist, Registered Trauma Therapist, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Julie currently serves as Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and Associate Professor in graduate counseling education and has held senior leadership roles including Associate Dean, Department Head, and Clinical Director across universities, treatment centers, and community mental health systems. Her work integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and embodied healing (Somatic and Chakra Psychology). Julie has trained thousands of clinicians, educators, healthcare professionals, and first responders nationwide on burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system regulation, and relational resilience. Her research and clinical expertise span compassion fatigue prevention, counselor supervision, trauma recovery, and midlife identity transitions. Julie is also the founder of Dr. Julie Merriman Wellness, LLC and the creator of the Soul Joy™ body of work, which supports women in moving from depletion to radiance—emotionally, relationally, and physically. Known for her direct, compassionate voice and no-nonsense clinical clarity, she brings both academic rigor and lived wisdom to conversations most people avoid. She has been featured on national television, radio, podcasts, and in print media and is a sought-after speaker for organizations and conferences ready to have honest conversations about burnout, desire, intimacy, and midlife reinvention. Julie lives on her ranch in Texas and believes midlife is not a slow fade—it’s a powerful return. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Introducing Dr. Julie Merriman 02:14 Why an Organized Home Feels Sexier than Sex 03:19 The Clutter - Libido Relationship 07:46 How to Get Back to Your Libido 14:12 Unpacking the Polyvagal Theory 16:45 What is Allostatic Load? 19:32 Chakra Psychology & Somatic Psychology 22:55 When Your Body Is Not Ready for Pleasure 25:44 Hormonal Desire vs. Capacity for Desire 27:07 Practical Tools to Reconnect with Your Body 36:21 The "Good Girl Detox" 40:37 How to Ask for What You Need Without Guilt 46:49 Why Some Women Feel Sexier at 55 than 35 54:00 Rapid-Fire Questions 56:38 Guided Somatic Practice 59:37 Final Questions

  4. 3 Jul

    Intuitive Eating for Menopause: Supporting vs. Punishing Your Body | Anne Poirier

    Are you struggling with menopause, weight gain, and tired of toxic diet culture? Can you reject traditional weight loss obsession and still want to lift heavy, build muscle, and optimize your midlife wellness? In this episode, body image expert and Intuitive Eating Counselor Anne Poirier drops by to unpack how the wellness space got polarized. Somewhere along the way, body acceptance started getting interpreted as "you shouldn't care about your health," while wanting to feel strong, vibrant, and confident in your own skin got labeled as vanity or diet culture. Anne and Missy dive deep into the nuance of this conversation, showing why these two ideas don't have to be opposites—you can love your body exactly as it is while still prioritizing muscle mass, optimized lab results, and proper hormone health. Anne shares powerful insights on overcoming decades of body shame through body neutrality, while Missy breaks down the vital science behind estradiol drops and how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) supports your changing biology. Plus, they explore the messy middle ground of GLP-1 peptides, discussing how microdosing can safely quiet "food noise" to act as a supportive metabolic tool rather than a tool for self-punishment. If you're ready to stop the constant self-criticism, bridge the gap between empowerment and health, and find a sustainable middle ground that gives your body permission to feel strong and capable, this one is for you! Grab a copy of Anne’s Body Neutrality Playbook here: https://amzn.to/4esAVdy Claim your Unlocking Body Confidence E-book: https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Social Media Info Website: https://shapingperspectives.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.poirier.authorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11author/ Featured Ad Products: Quicksilver Scientifics DHEA+: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/dheaQuicksilver Scientifics Estriol: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-estriol-serum-professionalQuicksilver Scientific Progesterone: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-professional-progesterone Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:01 Introducing Anne Poirier 04:53 Anne’s Personal Journey with Body Image 08:48 What is Intuitive Eating? 13:09 Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality 16:01 Navigating Appearance-Based Compliments 20:40 Why Body Neutrality Could Be your Next Step 22:32 Practical Tools from Anne’s Books 24:48 How to Manage Your Body During Menopause 26:46 HRT & Weight Gain 32:15 Fitness Tracking: Friend or Foe? 35:13 The Nuance of GLP-1 Peptides 42:16 Supporting vs. Punishing Your Body 46:58 Rapid-Fire Questions

  5. 6 Jun

    How Clean Skincare & Avoiding Toxic Chemicals Heals You | Jodi Scott

    Staring at your bathroom counter, wondering if your favorite everyday products are actually sabotaging your wellness goals from the inside out? In this episode, Green Goo founder Jodi Scott drops by to expose the toxic chemicals hiding in conventional beauty routines and share how switching to truly clean skincare can radically transform your overall health. We talk about how your skin acts as a literal first responder to your nervous and endocrine systems, and why synthetic ingredients trap your body in a state of fight-or-flight that spikes cortisol and disrupts your hormones. Jodie shares her ultimate playbook for reading labels to avoid greenwashing, alongside her simple SHAMAN framework to reduce your daily toxic load. Plus, we dive into intimate wellness, explaining why clean botanical care is vital for cellular hydration, pH balance, and protecting your body through perimenopause and menopause. If you're ready to stop guessing, eliminate the friction, and start supporting your hormone health naturally, this one is for you! Ready to switch to clean skincare? Head to https://www.greengoo.com/THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE and use code THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE at checkout for 10% OFF your order. Want an easy way to scan your current products for sneaky synthetics at the grocery store? Download the Yuka App: https://yuka.io/ Social Media Info Website: https://www.greengoo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Introducing Jennifer Gularson 02:53 What IV Therapy Actually Is 05:23 How Often Should You Actually Do IV Therapy? 07:04 NAD+ and Its Possible Adverse Effects 09:08 Do IV Drips Actually Help with Hormone Detox? 11:25 Rethinking Restrictive Detoxes 15:05 Drip Bar Red Flags 16:54 How to Support Your Liver’s First-Pass Metabolism 20:52 Jennifer’s Non-Negotiables for Gut Health 24:18 Supporting the Kidneys During the Detox Pathway 26:34 What to Do If Your HRT Isn’t Working 28:35 Navigating Peptides: From Injections to Liposomal 34:25 Jennifer's Favorite Peptide 36:30 The Best Practice for Peptide Cycling 37:28 Wrap-Up Questions

  6. 29 May

    The Truth About Drip Bars, Peptide Cycling & Estrogen Detox | Jennifer Gularson

    Staring at a trendy wellness menu, wondering if those buzzy infusions are legitimate medicine or just a total waste of cash? In this episode, functional medicine expert Jennifer Gularson drops by to cut through the hype and share what your body actually needs to jumpstart your energy and balance your chemistry. We talk about how a leaky gut secretly blocks your vitamins, and why a clinical drip can be a total lifesaver while you're repairing your digestive system. Jennifer also demystifies what "hormone detox" really means—spoiler alert: it’s not about doing a miserable, restrictive cleanse, but rather helping your body naturally clear out estrogen through daily habits like pooping, sweating, and good sleep. Plus, she shares the ultimate safety playbook on how to take advantage of peptides and why she loves magnesium to shut down inflammation for good. If you're ready to stop guessing and start biohacking safely, this one is for you! Social Media Info Website: https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifergularson Products Mentioned in This Episode Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Powder: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/bioptimizers-magnesium-breakthrough-powderInstamed Strips: https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=instamed&type=productsQuicksilver Scientific Liposomal Peptides: https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=liposomal&type=products&Category=QS%2520Liposomal Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Introducing Jennifer Gularson 02:53 What IV Therapy Actually Is 05:23 How Often Should You Actually Do IV Therapy? 07:04 NAD+ and Its Possible Adverse Effects 09:08 Do IV Drips Actually Help with Hormone Detox? 11:25 Rethinking Restrictive Detoxes 15:05 Drip Bar Red Flags 16:54 How to Support Your Liver’s First-Pass Metabolism 20:52 Jennifer’s Non-Negotiables for Gut Health 24:18 Supporting the Kidneys During the Detox Pathway 26:34 What to Do If Your HRT Isn’t Working 28:35 Navigating Peptides: From Injections to Liposomal 34:25 Jennifer's Favorite Peptide 36:30 The Best Practice for Peptide Cycling 37:28 Wrap-Up Questions

  7. 22 May

    Stop Ignoring Mineral Deficiency: The Truth About Adrenals, Detox & Sleep | Caroline Alan

    Doing everything right but still feeling exhausted, anxious, and wired? In this episode, Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, drops by to reveal why your hormones can’t do their job if your body’s "soil" is completely depleted. We dive into how cell-level mineral deficiencies trigger that brutal 3 PM afternoon crash, wreck your sleep, and cause non-stop nervous system drama. Plus, Caroline breaks down the effortless way to flush out heavy metals, fix your gut, and finally lift your energy levels back up. If you're ready to make your supplements and hormones actually work, it's time for a cellular reset! Want to try BEAM Minerals for yourself? You can grab them here and use code THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE for 20% OFF: https://www.bkd42s7gh.com/TheMenopauseMidwife/ And if you want to dive deeper into the science, go grab Caroline's book: https://amzn.to/49kwgHM Social Media Info Website: https://www.beamminerals.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@beammineralsofficialCaroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:58 Caroline's Health Journey 08:30 Minerals & How They Work in the Body 16:49 Why Mineral Balance is so Important 19:42 Supporting your Body Detoxification Pathways 22:03 Meet Humic: "Mother Nature’s Janitor" 24:01 Meet Fulvic: The Ultimate Cellular Shuttle 28:13 Where to Store Your Minerals 31:02 BooBoo-Lytes for Pain Relief 32:29 Insta-Lytes for Muscle & Cramp Relief 33:13 Happy-Lytes for Panic & Anxiety 34:24 Missy's Favorite: Pet Minerals 35:59 Rapid-fire Questions 40:08 Caroline's Book: The Mineral Reset

  8. 16 May

    Sleep, Enzymes & Blood Sugar: The Menopause Reset Button | Wade Lightheart

    Want to master your hormone balance? Wade Lightheart is back for part two—and we’re getting into the "Menopause Reset Button" strategies to fix the sneaky stuff that quietly wrecks your health in midlife: blood sugar chaos, poor digestion, and terrible sleep. We talk about why cortisol and insulin can turn menopause into a cravings-and-mood-swings rollercoaster, how enzymes and probiotics help repair your gut health to actually absorb nutrients, and why deep sleep is your ultimate overnight repair system. If you’re tired of feeling bloated, exhausted, wired-but-tired, or constantly hungry, this episode connects the dots between your gut, your metabolism, your sleep, and your hormones Ready to try Bioptimizers products? Shop here and use code MIDWIFE15 for 15% OFF MassZymes: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=ohm406&vendor=bioptimize&w=mz-pdp Social Media Info Website: https://bioptimizers.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:55 Blood Sugar & Hormone Chaos 02:46 Blood Sugar & Bodybuilders 05:13 The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster 11:49 Benefits of a Continuous Glucose Monitor 14:17 The Story Behind Berberine Breakthrough 18:25 Berberine with GLP-1 Medications 26:26 Missy's Traveling Apothecary 27:48 The Story Behind Masszymes 31:17 Enzymes for Muscle Preservation & Digestion 33:55 Benefits of the Masszymes Formulation 39:34 What Does Proteolytic Mean? 43:43 Benefits of Probiotic Breakthrough 50:01 The 4 Sleep Stages 53:24 Benefits of Sleep Breakthrough

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Ready to navigate the murky waters of midlife with confidence? I’m Missy, and on The Menopause Midwife, we are diving deep into hormones, healthcare, women's rights, and all things wellness. I believe that optimal health and hormone replacement are a right, not a privilege. My mission is to give you the complete education and guidance you deserve so you can be fully informed to make the best decisions for your own body and confidently advocate for yourself. No cold, clinical rules here—just real talk and the support you need to take charge of your health. Join me for new episodes every Friday!

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