Modern Women's Wellness

Dr. Miranda Naylor
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Modern Women's Wellness Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of women's health, hormone balance, and fertility. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Naylor, a board-certified functional medicine doctor, this podcast delivers science-backed insights and expert advice tailored to women on a mission to transform their health.

  1. Oct 26

    Epigenetics, Hormones & the HSP Woman, with Lori Finlay

    If you get tired faster than everyone around you, feel bombarded by noise, scents, and bright lights, or struggle with hormones that never seem to balance, this episode is for you.  Dr. Naylor talks with Lori Finlay, a former critical care nurse who became a functional medicine hormone specialist after years of being sick, dismissed, and told it was all in her head.  Lori discovered that she was a highly sensitive person (HSP), a genetic trait that affects how the nervous system responds to the world. She now uses DUTCH and DNA testing to help sensitive women understand what’s going on in their bodies. We get into: ✔️ Lori’s journey from the ICU to menopause at 42 and years of being dismissed ✔️ Orchids, tulips, and dandelions, and what it means to be a highly sensitive person ✔️ A bigger nervous system response, and its link to cortisol and hormone imbalance ✔️ Challenges and superpowers that come with being highly sensitive ✔️ Simple ways to find out if you’re an HSP and where to start  If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too sensitive” or can’t keep up, this episode will help you see your sensitivity as a gift, not a flaw.  Topics Covered Welcome, Lori FinlayFrom critical care nursing to her own hormone crisisMenopause at 42, mold toxicity, and 15 years of being sickDNA testing and a family historyDismissed and gaslit by conventional medicineDiscovering sensory processing sensitivityWhat a highly sensitive person isOrchids, tulips, and dandelionsThe sensitive nervous system on the Richter scale Highly sensitive women, cortisol, and hormonesIt's not anxietyThe back of the hand and the front of the handHow to find out if you're an HSPFeeling validated and learning to support yourselfSensitivity to toxins, medications, and genesWhy standard hormone dosing may not work for HSP womenSigns you might be highly sensitiveCanaries in the coal mineSharing your gifts and limits with the people around youWhere to find Lori FinlayLori Finlay's Links Free Clarity Call: https://consultlori.com Free Hormone Symptom Quiz: https://pages.lorifinlay.com/hormone-quiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorifinlaynp.coach/  🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device. https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=3463&discount=drmirandanaylor 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link. https://shop.timeline.com/DRNAYLOR

  2. Oct 21

    Sustainable Fitness: Ditching Restriction with Andrea Marcellus

    In midlife, the rules for food and exercise change, and most women respond by trying harder with stricter eating and longer workouts. This episode makes the case for doing less, and if eating and exercise have started to feel like a second job, it will help you take some of the pressure off. Dr. Naylor talks with Andrea Marcellus, a Los Angeles-based fitness and wellbeing expert and the founder of AND/life. She got her first fitness certification at 19, and a board of neuroscientists later gave her an honorary title of neuroplastician for her work training the brain alongside the body. We get into: ✔️ Why people lose weight on vacation, even with the wine and dessert ✔️ How insulin sensitivity changes in perimenopause and why intermittent fasting can backfire ✔️ How stress hormones lead to grazing at night ✔️ How to find the right portion size without counting calories ✔️ Testing whether grains and dairy are a problem for you ✔️ Short interval workouts and a 90-second brain training exercise ✔️ Gut health, inflammation, and starting with food before supplements Timestamps Midlife and food fearWelcoming Andrea MarcellusFrom acting at NYU to fitnessWhat a neuroplastician doesWhy logic won’t fix thisThe vacation epiphanyWhy the rules change in midlifeInsulin sensitivity and intermittent fastingAdrenaline, stress, and grazingFinding energy-appropriate portionsEating around the way you liveBeing present at mealsHow your body responds to your thoughtsTesting grains and dairyREHIT workouts and insulin sensitivityHow many intervals you need“To hold is gold” brain trainingA story about jealousy and letting goInflammation and the gut microbiomeFoods for gut motility and magnesiumStarting with the basicsFulfillment as your whyWhere to find Andrea MarcellusAndrea Marcellus’s Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_marcellus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreamarcellusofficial Website: https://www.andreamarcellus.com 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device. https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=3463&discount=drmirandanaylor 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link. https://shop.timeline.com/DRNAYLOR

  3. Oct 16

    What Nature Teaches Women About Change, Rest and Resilience with MaryCay Durrant

    When life gets busy, fun and play are usually the first things to go. Dr. Naylor talks with MaryCay Durrant, a speaker, change consultant, and self-described wonder guide. MaryCay spent decades helping executives lead through change. After her plans to become a mother didn't work out, she found a new way to think about purpose and what it means to bring life into the world, and nature taught her a lot along the way. We get into:  ✔️ Why the push-harder approach backfires for so many women  ✔️ What a caterpillar turning to goo can teach us about hard seasons  ✔️ MaryCay's fertility story and how "failure" became feedback  ✔️ A two-minute daily practice called orienting  ✔️ What wild horses teach us about protecting our space  ✔️ Small, simple ways to bring more play and wonder into your day If you feel stretched thin and can't remember the last time you felt real joy, this episode is a gentle place to start. Topics Covered Making space for wonderIntroducing MaryCay DurrantWhat a wonder guide isFertility and a broader definition of bringing lifeFrom the boardroom to nature-inspired leadingWhy pushing harder stops working for womenWhat the seasons teach usThe caterpillar, the goo, and imaginal cellsMaryCay's fertility storyIt's not failure, it's feedbackWhy her godchildren call her "Miracle"Clean pain vs. dirty painPurpose and congruence in everyday lifeA two-minute daily practice called orientingThe lead mare and tending to your spaceWhere to start if you're close to burnoutA simple practice for finding your next stepIs the universe a friendly place?Play, and noticing what surprised youSlowing down to find wonderWhere to find MaryCay DurrantDr. Naylor's Optimal Wellness Program  MaryCay Durrant's Links Website: https://marycaydurrant.com Awaken to Wonder (Sunday mornings): https://mailchi.mp/marycaydurrant/awaken Workshops + Retreats: https://marycaydurrant.com/work-together#workshops  🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives.  ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device. https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=3463&discount=drmirandanaylor 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link. https://shop.timeline.com/DRNAYLOR

  4. Oct 7

    The Longevity of Female Fertility with Dr. Kay Linker

    Ovaries are the fastest-aging organ in the body, and most longevity research was never built with women in mind. The good news is that what we're learning about aging in general maps closely onto the ovary. Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Kay Linker, a neuroscientist who studied brain aging before shifting her focus to female longevity. She's the founder of Aonian, a supplement company made specifically for women's longevity, and she's currently pregnant. We get into: ✔️ Why women were left out of research for so long ✔️ Ovaries, mitochondria, and why energy matters for fertility ✔️ How to tell if your red light device actually works ✔️ CoQ10, NR, selenium, and zinc for both partners ✔️ What she cut when trying to conceive, from sauna to intense workouts ✔️ Why metabolic health is the first place to start If you want to protect your fertility for longer and don't know where to begin, this episode gives you a clear starting point. Topics Covered Longevity and female fertilityWelcoming Dr. Kay LinkerFrom addiction research to female longevityWhy women were left out of the scienceOvaries as the fastest-aging organMitochondria and ovarian agingMitochondrial DNA and unexplained miscarriageNew longevity research that may extend fertilityRed light therapy and how to choose a deviceCoQ10, NR, selenium, and zincSperm health and the male biological clockWhat to cut when trying to conceiveDialing back intense workoutsWhere to start with metabolic healthWhy she started AonianWhere to find Dr. Kay LinkerDr. Kay Linker's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kaylinker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kaylinker Website: https://www.aonian.org   🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device. https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=3463&discount=drmirandanaylor 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link. https://shop.timeline.com/DRNAYLOR

  5. Sep 30

    The Food-Hormone Connection: What Every Woman in Perimenopause Needs to Know with Dr Deanna Minich

    Midlife hormone changes can make food feel confusing. Maybe you're gaining weight around your belly, crashing between meals, or dealing with brain fog, and suddenly nothing you used to eat works anymore. Add the endless noise about protein and intermittent fasting, and it's hard to know where to start. Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Deanna Minich, nutrition scientist, author, and chief science officer at Symphony Natural Health. She's internationally known for her work on color-coded nutrition, detoxification, and hormone health, worked alongside Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, for over a decade, and received the 2025 Linus and Ava Helen Pauling Award for her contributions to integrative health. After dealing with PMS, painful periods, and endometriosis from her teens on, she built a full-spectrum approach to health that brings science and spirituality together. We get into: ✔️ How cortisol, glucose, and insulin shift together in perimenopause ✔️ Protein, fiber diversity, and why omega-3s matter more now ✔️ FSH, the overlooked hormone that may signal changes in bone, brain, and body composition ✔️ What each color of food does for your body, and why purple is the one we eat least ✔️ The best times of day to eat for hormone balance ✔️ Simple ways to make food fun again, from rainbow bingo to photographing your plate If food has started to feel like one more thing to fix, start here. This episode will help you see it as a tool for feeling like yourself again. Timestamps Why food gets confusing during midlife hormone changesWelcoming Dr. Deanna MinichHow a health-conscious upbringing, faith, and endometriosis shaped her path The physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual layers of health Seeing perimenopause as an awakening Plants as the ultimate adapters and the many colors of maca"I don't know what to eat anymore"The cortisol, glucose, and insulin triadMacronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrientsWhy protein belongs at every meal Rotating your fibers for gut diversityOmega-3s and why conversion drops in perimenopauseKeeping food joyful instead of fearfulFSH, the perimenopause hormone few women know about FSH, bone health, and why earlier testing mattersHormone snapshots vs. patterns over timeWhat your skin, hair, nails, and mouth can tell youPersonal care products and endocrine disruptorsWhat each color of food does for your bodyOrange foods and ovarian healthWhy purple is the color of the brainRainbow bingo and photographing your plateThe one thing every woman should know about food and hormonesWhen to eat for better hormone balanceWhere to find Dr. Deanna MinichHow to work with Dr. NaylorDr. Deanna Minich's Links  Events, Blog & Info: https://www.deannaminich.com Certification Program: https://www.foodandspirit.com Symphony Natural Health (Femmenessence): https://www.symphonynaturalhealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.minich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/foodandspirit/ 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊 Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link

  6. Sep 21

    Fertility, Miscarriage & the Oral Microbiome, with Dr. Nicole Vane

    Many of us see our teeth as separate from the rest of the body and stop at brushing and a cleaning twice a year. Your mouth is connected to your hormones and fertility and can even affect your pregnancy.  Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Nicole Vane, a holistic dentist and owner of Moonlight Beach Dental in Encinitas, California. After dealing with mercury toxicity, Hashimoto's, and years on the pill, she moved to a whole-body approach. Her cycles became regular for the first time at 35, and she got pregnant naturally at 39. We get into: ✔️ How gum inflammation and hormone shifts show up together ✔️ The two gum bacteria linked to infertility and miscarriage, and why your partner should get tested too ✔️ Bleeding gums as an early warning sign ✔️ The problem with most mouthwashes and the "more fluoride" mindset ✔️ Why saving your natural teeth matters for long-term health ✔️ "Have a baby, lose a tooth" and what mineral depletion does to moms If you've been told to brush more and come back in three months, start here. This episode looks at what could be behind the problem. Topics Covered The link between oral health, hormones, and fertilityWelcoming Dr. Nicole VaneHer story with mercury toxicity, Hashimoto's, and getting pregnant at 39Where the mouth and hormones connectGum inflammation and hormonal shiftsWhat dry mouth and bone loss can signal as we ageRoot canals and breast healthThe gum bacteria tied to infertilityWhat treatment looks likeBleeding gums as a warning signThe wilting houseplant analogyMouthwash, fluoride, and other oral health mythsWhy saving your natural teeth mattersLyme, mold, and what shows up in the mouth firstDaily habits for a healthy mouth"Have a baby, lose a tooth" and mineral depletionWhere to find Dr. Nicole Vane Dr. Nicole Vane's Links Instagram: @nicolevanedentist  Website: https://moonlightbeachdental.com  🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women going through the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊 Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link

  7. Sep 16

    Fertility Beyond 35 with Dr. Aumatma Simmons

    If you've been told your fertility is a ticking clock that runs out at 35, this episode is going to change how you think about it. Dr. Naylor sits down with Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of the Madre Fertility app, who has spent over 20 years helping couples get pregnant after years of trying without success.  We get into:  ✔️ Where the "35 cutoff" actually came from, and it wasn't a study  ✔️ What really changes with age, and why most of it isn't set in stone  ✔️ The tests most doctors skip, including the one that drives implantation failure  ✔️ Why pads and tampons might be affecting your cycle and your microbiome  ✔️ The symptoms women have normalized that are actually early warning signs Whether you're trying now or planning to try years from now, start here. Topics Covered: Why 35 isn't a magic numberDr. Simmons' path into fertility medicine500 patient files and finding the missing pieceWhere the 35 cutoff actually comes fromThe real numbers on fertility decline after 35What actually changes with age, and why it's not set in stoneThe $2,000 fight for basic hormone testingHow Dr. Simmons prepped her own body for a year before tryingStep 1 Reveal, the tests most doctors never runWhy the vaginal microbiome test is non-negotiableThe 25 female and 14 male fertility factorsStep 2 Remove, clearing what's blocking youStep 3 Rebalance, addressing every factor foundStep 4 Receive, the mindset piece that trips people upThe couple who waited eight months after everything looked perfectFirst red flag, toxins in your homeGlyphosate in pads and tampons80% improvement in cycle symptoms from one swapSecond red flag, symptoms you've been writing off for yearsYour cycle is a vital signHow Dr. Simmons reversed her own perimenopause symptomsMadre Fertility, the app that decodes your symptomsCatching 25 to 30-year-olds before they ever need IVFWhere to find Dr. Simmons and Madre Fertility Dr. Aumatma Simmons' Links Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor Smart Fertility Analysis: https://www.madrefertility.com    🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women navigating the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊 Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link

  8. Sep 9

    HRT and Migraine: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett

    Migraine is now the leading cause of disability in women under 50, and most women dealing with them have been handed a pill and sent on their way. Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Amelia Barrett, board-certified neurologist, TEDx speaker, founder of the Migraine Relief Code, and author of the new book Decode Your Migraine, about what migraines actually are, why your specific headache diagnosis matters less than you've been told, and how to start fixing the root causes. We get into: ✔️ Why the diagnosis (migraine vs. tension vs. cluster) matters less than the underlying biology ✔️ Chronification, and why waiting years to address headaches makes them so much harder to fix ✔️ Hormones and migraine, and why patch HRT is not off the table for you ✔️ The one blood test Dr. Barrett wants every woman to get (and the number to aim for) ✔️ How toxins, stress wiring, and nutrient deficiencies fill up your "migraine bucket" If you've been powering through headaches with ibuprofen and told there's nothing more to do, start here. Topics Covered: Why there's more to migraine than a pillDr. Barrett's path from loving the brain to founding the Migraine Relief CodeMigraine is the leading cause of disability in women under 50What migraine actually looks like (it's subtler than you think)Why the diagnosis doesn't matter as much as we thoughtWhy women go undiagnosedFunctional genomics and the four drivers of migraineThe free headache quizChronification and why you need to act soonerThe hormone connectionHRT and migraine, patch vs. pillThe ferritin test every woman should getToxins, mitochondria, and the energy crisis behind migraineThe migraine bucketStress and how your brain is wiredMagnesium, riboflavin, and the migraine multivitaminInside Decode Your MigraineWhy you can't Google (or ask AI) your way out of migraineWhere to find Dr. BarrettDr. Amelia Barrett's Links Website: ameliascottbarrettmd.com  Instagram: ameliascottbarrettmd  Book: decodeyourmigraine.com (includes a free interactive workbook) or on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardback Free quiz: theheadachequiz.com 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women navigating the hardest seasons of their lives. ______ Links 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊 Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m Save $260 on Lumebox, Dr. Naylor’s favorite red light and NIR device 20% off your first month of Mitopure. Code DRNAYLOR or this link

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Modern Women's Wellness Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of women's health, hormone balance, and fertility. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Naylor, a board-certified functional medicine doctor, this podcast delivers science-backed insights and expert advice tailored to women on a mission to transform their health.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Miranda Naylor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, Inc.
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    Modern Women's Wellness

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