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. 3d ago

    The Fertility Blind Spots No One's Talking About, with Katie Wood

    So many women spend a year or more trying to conceive with little real support, only to eventually land on a diagnosis like "unexplained infertility" that explains nothing at all. Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Katie Wood, pharmacist, fertility and motherhood wellness coach, and the voice behind Happy Nourished Motherhood, about why the one-year wait for testing doesn't serve women, and what's really going on when conception isn't happening. We get into: ✔️ Why unexplained infertility often just means the full picture was never tested ✔️ The gut-vaginal-uterine microbiome connection most doctors never look at ✔️ Simple, modifiable habits (even sauna and hot tub use) that can affect sperm health ✔️ Why "normal" lab ranges aren't the same as optimal for fertility ✔️ The one morning habit Dr. Wood says makes the biggest difference for her clients ✔️ How coming off birth control can leave your body needing real time to recover If you've ever felt dismissed with "you're healthy, just keep trying," start here. Topics Covered: Why so many fertility journeys start with no supportWelcoming Dr. Katie WoodHer path from retail pharmacy to fertility coachingThe problem with waiting a full year to testWhy a year (or six months) is too long to waitThe foundational pillars every couple should check firstGetting into unexplained infertilityWhy "unexplained infertility" isn't really a diagnosisThe vaginal microbiome's role in conceptionWhy gut health is so connected to fertilityThe number one morning habit for fertilitySunlight, sleep, and remineralized waterWhere to find Dr. Katie Wood Dr. Katie Wood's Links Instagram: @the_wellness_pharmacist    Website: happynourishedmotherhood.com  Free quiz: The Ultimate Fertility Blueprint   🎧 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 🌐 Visit my website

  2. Aug 25

    Beyond the Probiotic: Rebuilding Your Gut's Microbial Ecosystem with Dr. Oscar Coetzee

    Most people have taken a probiotic at some point and have also heard conflicting information about whether it actually works.  Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Oscar Kotze from the clinical education and functional nutrition team at Designs for Health to unpack what's really going on with probiotics, prebiotics, and the handful of "keystone" bacteria that hold your gut microbiome together. We get into: ✔️ Why most probiotics are transient and don't actually repopulate your gut ✔️ What keystone bacteria are and why losing them collapses the whole system ✔️ Why some strains have to come from a human donor, not fermented food ✔️ The truth about Akkermansia, GLP-1, and whether it works alone ✔️ Early warning signs your microbiome needs support ✔️ Why food alone often isn't enough to fix a depleted gut If you've ever wondered whether you're wasting your money on probiotics, start here. Topics Covered:  Why probiotics feel so confusing right nowDr. Kotze's path into the microbiomeThe real gap in probiotic and prebiotic adviceWhy most probiotics don't stick aroundWhat "keystone bacteria" meansWhy some strains must come from a human donorWhy these microbes work as a teamWhat happened when researchers boosted keystone strainsThe gut as factory: what happens when workers call in sickWhy a totally "clean" gut isn't the goalWhat ancestral diets reveal about our guts todayThe truth about Akkermansia working aloneThe compensation effect between strainsWhat's linked to Crohn's, colorectal cancer, and depressionWhy a functional stool test is worth it yearlyEarly warning signs your microbiome needs supportThe data: 65% of tested people are low in these strainsWhy opportunistic bacteria ("weeds") aren't the enemyThe myth that food alone can rebuild a depleted gutWhere to find Dr. Kotze and Designs for HealthDr. Oscar Kotze's Links Website: www.designsforhealth.com  Email: okotze@designsforhealth.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 🌐 Visit my website

  3. Aug 17

    Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore (And What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It) - with Jessica Long

    So many of us are doing everything right. Nutrition dialed in, workouts done, sleep on track, and still thinking, "I just don't feel like myself."   Dr. Naylor talks with Jessica Long, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, certified menopause coaching specialist, and host of the podcast Midlife Advice, about why that missing piece so often comes down to nervous system regulation, and how breathwork became the tool that helped her reconnect with herself in perimenopause. We get into:   ✔️ Why doing everything "right" still isn't enough  ✔️ What interoception is and why midlife makes it harder to hear your body  ✔️ The vagus nerve and one breath pattern that signals safety to your brain  ✔️ Why talk therapy and mindset work alone often fall short  ✔️ How long it actually takes to feel a difference  ✔️ Expanding your capacity to handle stress instead of avoiding it If you've done all the things and still feel like something's missing, start here. Topics Covered: Why doing everything right still isn't enoughJessica's path from corporate marketing to breathworkHer perimenopause symptoms, dismissed by her doctorDialed in everything, still felt offWhat interoception is and why it mattersWhy midlife makes it harder to hear your bodyWhy slowing down feels so unfamiliarWhere to start when you don't know where to startThe vagus nerve and the exhale trickWhy mindset work alone often falls shortWorking through resentment with breathworkHow breathwork changed her work with patientsBreathwork can also boost energy How long before you feel a differenceThe "band" concept: expanding your capacity for stressWhere to find Jessica and her free sleep session  Jessica Long's Links Podcast: Midlife Advice Website: belongwellness.com Instagram: @heyjessicalong  🎧 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 🌐 Visit my website

  4. Aug 10

    Healthy Hedonism: Why Feeling Good Is Good for You with Dr. Erica Oberg

    Most of us have a should list for our health. Written down somewhere, or just running in the back of our minds. Dr. Naylor talks with Dr. Erica Oberg, naturopathic doctor, concierge physician, and author of Healthy Hedonism: Why Feeling Good Is Good for You, about why that should list might be working against you and how adding pleasure, joy, rest and connection back into your day can actually undo some of the damage stress has been doing to your body. We get into: ✔️ Why your should list could be hurting your health  ✔️ The real physiology of pleasure and why it matters  ✔️ The wine example that changes everything about "moderation"  ✔️ Why the how matters more than the what  ✔️ Blue zones, longevity, and what actually adds years that feel good  ✔️ What perimenopause is really doing to your brain  ✔️ Simple ways to add joy without adding one more to do If you're tired of white knuckling your way through your routine, start here. Topics Covered Why your should list might be hurting you What led Dr. Oberg from public health to Healthy Hedonism The patient who was ready to give up her one cup of coffee Where our culture's obsession with discipline actually came from The systemic issue behind body acceptance What pleasure and joy actually do for your body Fight or flight vs the parasympathetic reset Dopamine, healthy substitutions, and why scrolling doesn't count Where's the line between healthy hedonism and overindulgence The wine example, two nights, three glasses, totally different outcomes What an immigrant community taught researchers about health risk Blue zones and what the longest living people actually have in common "No one gets to 100 and wishes they worked harder" Reframing perimenopause and menopause as a turning point What's really happening to your brain during perimenopause The dismissive doctor conversations so many women are tired of Simple ways to start adding pleasure without adding a to-do The vitality wheel and moving from survival to thriving Dr. Oberg's own daily practice that starts every morning Where to find Dr. Oberg, her book, and a free audiobook offer Dr. Erika Oberg's Links Book: Healthy Hedonism: Why Feeling Good Is Good for You Website: www.drericaoberg.com Free copy of Healthy to the First 100 Listener 🎧 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 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz 🩺  Ready to feel like yourself again with personalized support? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

  5. Aug 5

    Your Body Remembers: Trauma and Becoming a Mother

    Note: this conversation was edited to remove stories the guest shared and later wanted removed. Our past doesn't stay in the past, especially once we start trying to become mothers. Whether you're navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, or just the daily pressure of trying to be a good parent, old wounds have a way of resurfacing right when we need our bodies to feel safe the most. This week I'm joined by Angel Sierpina, an integrative health coach, certified meditation instructor, and founder of the Whole Mother program at Redefine Wellness and Treatment Center. Angel's own path into this work started with an unspoken struggle after her third child, and it eventually led her back to school and into trauma-informed care. We get into: ✔️ How unresolved stress and trauma get stored in the body, and what that has to do with feeling safe ✔️ Big T trauma versus little T trauma, and why both matter ✔️ The hidden grief and shame that come with miscarriage and fertility struggles ✔️ The idea of the "mother wound" and how it shows up in our own parenting ✔️ Simple somatic tools you can use today, including one that takes ten seconds ✔️ Why perfectionism and high achieving can actually work against you when you're trying to conceive ✔️ A daily meditation practice that helps you feel safe in your own body again If your body isn't cooperating even when you're doing everything right, this episode will change how you think about why.  Topics Covered: Why our past shows up in motherhoodThis week's guest, Angel SierpinaAngel's postpartum story and how it led her hereFinding her way into trauma informed careWhat unresolved trauma tells your nervous systemHow to tell real danger from a triggered nervous systemBig T trauma vs little T traumaFear and shame around fertility and miscarriageWhy pregnancy loss carries so much hidden griefShould you tell people you're pregnant again after a lossThe power of simply being witnessedWhat to actually do with old trauma in the bodyTherapeutic touch and somatic work explainedThe hands on heart check inWhy check ins matter more when life is busySomatic work vs talk therapy, and why you need bothGenerational trauma and motheringThe hormone and nervous system connectionThe perfectionist trap in trying to conceiveSigns you're stuck in fight or flightWhy high achievers burn out fasterA simple ten minute meditation practiceWhere to find Angel Angel Sierpina's Links:  Instagram: @wholemotherangel Redefine Wellness and Treatment: @redefinewt  🎧 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 people navigating their health and motherhood journey. ______ Links 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com

  6. Jul 27

    Finding Your Spark in Midlife

    A lot of women hit their late 30s, 40s, or 50s and notice the same thing: whatever they used to do to stay healthy just stopped working. The workouts feel harder. The scale won't move. Nobody really explains why. Dr. Miranda Naylor talks with Heike Yates, a fitness coach with over 40 years in the industry and author of Pursue Your Spark, about what's actually going on in the body during this stage and how to build a routine around it instead of fighting it. Heike has coached her own clients through the same perimenopause and menopause changes she's experienced herself, and she's blunt about what's worth worrying about and what isn't. We get into: ✔️ Why your old routine stops working in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s ✔️ Why there's no such thing as a flat belly ✔️ How intense workouts can raise cortisol and work against you ✔️ Setting boundaries with yourself before anyone else ✔️ Why consistency beats intensity, and what "exercise snacks" are ✔️ Eating for your goals instead of someone else's diet ✔️ What actually helps with the 3am wake-up If your routine stopped working and you can't figure out why, start here. Topics Covered Why old routines stop working in midlifeHeike's story, and why her coaching shifts every decadeWhy your body isn't "letting you down"There's no such thing as a flat bellyDo we actually gain weight in perimenopauseComparing yourself to your family instead of an unrealistic bodyWhy hard workouts can backfire on cortisolSetting boundaries with yourself and everyone elseA simple way to practice saying noConsistency vs. intensityWhat "exercise snacks" are and why they countGetting burned out from constant high-intensity trainingThe teacup trick for staying active during the dayEmpty nesting, caregiving, and finally having time for youNutrition basics: protein at every meal, watching portionsWhat a food diary actually shows youIs intermittent fasting right for you?Simplifying your plate instead of overthinking itSleep struggles and the 3am wake-upA trick for quieting your mind at nightThe closing message: there's nothing wrong with youWhere to find Heike and her book, Pursue Your SparkHeike Yates' Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/?hl=en  Podcast: https://heikeyates.com/category/podcast/  Website: https://heikeyates.com/  Book & Podcast: Pursue Your Spark  🎧 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 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com

  7. Jul 20

    The Peptide Surge: Hype vs. Evidence

    Peptides are having a moment, but between the hype, the celebrity mentions, and the DIY internet forums, it's genuinely hard to tell what's backed by real evidence and what's just noise. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor talks with Dr. Jeff Gross, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who spent almost 30 years treating neck and back problems before moving into regenerative and longevity medicine. Jeff started using stem cells, exosomes and peptides to help patients stuck between "not bad enough for surgery" and "nothing else is working." It eventually became the focus of his practice, Recellebrate. Now he helps patients use these tools to support healing, muscle, skin, and long-term health. We'll explore:  ✔️ What "FDA-approved" actually means and why it has nothing to do with whether something works  ✔️ Why peptides have surged in popularity right now (and the role distrust in Big Pharma plays)  ✔️ The real evidence base behind peptides, and why the big randomized trials don't exist  ✔️ Jeff's favorite peptides for muscle, skin, and longevity, and how they pair with GLP-1s  ✔️ The truth about where peptides are sourced and how to make sure yours are safe  ✔️ Stem cells vs. exosomes vs. peptides, and when to use each  ✔️ Common myths and misconceptions that keep people from trying these therapies  ✔️ How to find the right clinician if you want to explore this path If you've been curious about peptides but weren't sure whether to trust what you're seeing online, this conversation should clear a lot of it up. Topics Covered: Why peptides are everywhere right now Jeff's path from neurosurgery to regenerative medicine Why peptides are surging in popularity What "FDA-approved" really means The actual evidence behind peptides Why Big Pharma can't patent natural peptides Jeff's favorite peptides and where he sees the best results GLPs, muscle loss, and saggy skin Muscle as a longevity organ Peptides for muscle: tesamorelin, ipamorelin, CJC-1295 The copper peptide GHK-Cu and skin rejuvenation Why hormone optimization matters alongside peptides Where peptides actually come from Compounding pharmacies vs. research-use suppliers Common myths and misconceptions Are peptides allowed for professional athletes? Stem cells, exosomes, and cell signaling 101 Stacking peptides and exosomes together How to get started safely Jeff's closing message: don't take no for an answer How to work with Dr. Jeff Gross Dr. Jeff Gross's Links: Website: https://www.recellebrate.com/    Social: @reCELLebrate   🎧 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 people navigating their health and longevity journey. ______ Links 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link: neededcreator.pxf.io/GmE69m  📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com

  8. Jul 14

    Why Eating Less and Exercising More Stops Working in Midlife

    Many women in their late 30s and 40s come to Dr. Miranda Naylor with the same frustration, their weight and energy just aren't cooperating anymore, and nothing that used to work seems to work now. In this episode Dr. Naylor sits down with Stephanie and Marnie of The Art of Living Well podcast, two board certified integrative health practitioners, to talk about what's really going on with metabolism in midlife. They get into the perfect storm of hormones, muscle loss, stress and sleep that hits women hardest at this stage, and why the old rules around calories, cardio and intermittent fasting can actually backfire.  We'll explore: ✔️ Why metabolism struggles in midlife aren't a willpower issue ✔️ How much protein you actually need and why most women are falling short ✔️ The connection between stress, cortisol and stubborn belly fat ✔️ Why alcohol affects women's sleep and metabolism more than we think ✔️ Simple, sustainable steps to start rebalancing your body today If you've felt like your body stopped listening to you somewhere in your 40s, this episode will help you understand why, and what you can actually do about it. Timestamps The concern Dr. Naylor hears from women in their late 30s and 40sIntroducing Stephanie and Marnie of The Art of Living WellWhy metabolism becomes such a big deal in midlifeThe perfect storm of hormones, stress and lifestyleWhy this isn't a willpower problemWhat actually influences your metabolic rateWhy strength training matters so much right nowThe role of protein and why most women aren't eating enoughHow much protein you actually needAiming higher short term, then dialing it backWhy tracking protein for a week can be so eye openingListening to your body's signalsWhy stress doesn't get talked about enoughHow cortisol connects to belly fatSleep, stress and that ripple effect on hunger hormonesGetting stuck in the metabolic loopSmall shifts that turn the spiral upward insteadThe insulin and blood sugar connectionWhat a continuous glucose monitor can teach youPersonal experiences wearing a CGMWhy eating three real meals a day mattersRethinking cardio and where strength training fits inThe truth about intermittent fasting and bio-individualityWhy so many wellness trends are built for male bodiesHow women carry stress differentlyWhy sleep quality matters more than hoursWhat tracking sleep revealedThe direct link between alcohol and sleep scoresSmall, sustainable steps to start withWhere to start if this all feels like a lotThe Vitality Reboot program explainedWhere to find Stephanie and Marnie Stephanie and Marnie’s Links: Podcast: The Art of Living Well podcast (search on any platform) Website: https://theartoflivingwell.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ 🎧 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 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz 🩺  Ready to feel like yourself again with personalized support? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor 💊Get 20% off Needed supplements with code DRNAYLOR or this link 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

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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
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, Inc.
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    Modern Women's Wellness

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