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. 5D AGO

    The Gap In Chronic Illness Healing No One Talks About (Until Now) with Elizabeth Mays

    Many people navigating chronic illness reach a point where they feel dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck between conflicting answers. Being told everything looks “normal” while your body is clearly struggling can create doubt, frustration, and a deep need for validation. At the same time, receiving multiple diagnoses and protocols can quickly become overwhelming, leaving many unsure of what to focus on or where to begin. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Elizabeth Mays to explore the chronic illness journey from a different perspective. Elizabeth shares her experience of going from being bedridden with over 100 symptoms to rebuilding her life, and how shifting her nervous system and identity became key turning points in her healing. They discuss why traditional approaches can sometimes fall short, how overwhelm can block progress, and why reconnecting with the body plays a critical role in moving forward. We’ll explore: ✔️ Why chronic illness can feel confusing, overwhelming, and difficult to navigate ✔️ How nervous system regulation impacts the body’s ability to heal ✔️ The role of identity and how over-identifying with diagnoses can keep you stuck ✔️ Why healing often requires more than just protocols, testing, or external solutions ✔️ How tools like breathwork can support the body in creating real change If you’ve been searching for answers, feeling stuck in your healing journey, or trying to make sense of conflicting information, this episode offers a grounded and hopeful perspective. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where to focus and how to support your body in a more sustainable way. 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! Topics Covered: Feeling dismissed and craving diagnosis/validationElizabeth’s storyExtreme chronic illness experience and misdiagnosis journeyBreathworkNervous system healingChronic illness, modern life, and nervous system overloadBreathwork as a multi-functional healing toolIdentity and chronic illnessSymptoms as messagesCommunity & co-regulation in healingLetting go of blameHope and possibility of healingWhere to find Elizabeth Elizabeth’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itselizabethmays/ ______ Links 💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz https://drmirandanaylor.com/hormone-quiz-start/ 🩺  Ready to feel like yourself again with personalized support? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram: http://instagram.com/drmirandanaylor  🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com

    51 min

  2. APR 6

    “The Hidden Hormone Effects of Poor Sleep (And How to Fix It)” with Robin Nielsen

    Sleep often gets pushed aside, but it plays a much bigger role in your health than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Miranda sits down with integrative nutritionist Robin Nielsen, a Women's Hormone Coach, to break down how sleep impacts hormones, metabolism, energy, and long-term health, especially for women. They talk about how even small amounts of sleep deprivation can increase inflammation, disrupt hunger hormones, slow metabolism, and affect your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Robin also explains why cortisol and insulin are the foundation of hormone balance, and how poor sleep can throw everything off, including your sex hormones. The conversation also dives into practical ways to improve your sleep and circadian rhythm, from how you eat throughout the day to light exposure, morning routines, and creating a better nighttime environment. They also unpack the real impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep quality, and why these habits may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of feeling tired but wired. We’ll explore: ✔️ How sleep affects inflammation, weight, and hunger hormones ✔️ The connection between cortisol, insulin, and hormone balance ✔️ Why sex hormones are not the place to start when fixing imbalances ✔️ Simple ways to support your circadian rhythm naturally ✔️ The role of food timing and blood sugar in better sleep ✔️ How caffeine and alcohol disrupt sleep more than you think If you’ve been feeling tired, wired, or struggling with hormone-related symptoms, this episode will help you understand what your body needs and how to start supporting it in a more effective way. Topics Covered: SleepImportance of sleepSleep impacts everythingMelatonin2 major hormonesCircadian RhythmHormone deal breakerHabits to improve your sleepHow to Support Your Sleep HormonesWhere to find Robin Nielsen 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ Robert Nielsen Links: Website: www.naturalhormonesolution.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinanielsen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalsolutionshormonebalance/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalHormoneSolution ______ 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 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    39 min

  3. MAR 31

    Am I Worth It? A Surprising Barrier to Women’s Health

    Many women hesitate to invest in their health, even when they know something needs to change. It can feel like there are always other priorities, other responsibilities, and other people to take care of first. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor explores the deeper beliefs that influence how women make decisions around their health, time, and money. She shares a powerful patient story that highlights how a simple question like “am I worth it?” can shape choices in ways we often do not recognize. She also breaks down how social conditioning and internal narratives can create barriers to care, and why awareness is the first step to making more aligned decisions. We’ll explore: ✔️ The hidden beliefs affecting your health decisions ✔️ Why many women struggle to prioritize themselves ✔️ How money mindset impacts access to care ✔️ The value of time, energy, and mental clarity ✔️ How to make more intentional decisions with your resources If you have ever felt stuck when deciding where to invest your time, energy, or money, this episode will help you get clearer on what is actually driving those choices. Health and budgetingWomen not prioritizing themselvesAwareness as the first stepRedefining value beyond moneyJob stress affecting healthReflection tools 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ 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 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    8 min

  4. MAR 24

    “How to Prioritize Your Health Without Blowing Your Budget” with the Budget Besties

    Many women feel like they should have their finances figured out, especially when they’re earning good money and managing multiple responsibilities. Yet despite doing everything “right,” they still feel overwhelmed, unsure where their money is going, and stressed about everyday decisions like spending, saving, or planning ahead. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Shayna and Vanessa, also known as the Budget Besties, who are financial coaches helping women simplify and organize their money. They explain why so many women struggle with budgeting, not because they lack discipline, but because they were never taught how to manage their finances in a clear and practical way. They also break down how disorganized finances lead to stress, overspending, and decision fatigue, and how creating simple systems can completely change the way you interact with your money. Shayna and Vanessa share their three-step framework to simplify, separate, and automate to help make budgeting more approachable and sustainable. We’ll explore: ✔️ Why money is one of the biggest sources of stress and how it impacts your daily decisions ✔️ The real reason behind overspending and emotional spending patterns ✔️ Why modern life has made managing money more complicated than ever ✔️ How to organize your finances in a simple, clear way ✔️ A practical system to help you feel more in control of your money If you’ve ever felt stressed, disorganized, or unsure about your finances, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to approach your money in a way that feels simpler and more sustainable. Topics Covered: Health feels expensive + overwhelmingBudget besties: Shayna & VanessaJourney of budget besties“Bougie on a budget”Why money feels tabooMoney stress is controlling decisionsMoney is the #1 source of stressOverspending is actually stress + disorganizationUsing systems/toolsTime is a luxury (not just money)Miranda’s “bougie”Investing in healthOrganized money reduces emotional spending3-step budgeting systemBudgetingYour version of “bougie”Where to find Shayna & Vanessa 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ 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 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website ______ Where to find Budget Besties: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties/  Website: budgetbesties.com/start Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-coaching-for-women-how-to-budget-manage-money/id1562683557 Facebook group: budgetbesties.com/facebook

    37 min

  5. MAR 18

    The 3 Hormone Patterns I See Most in High-Achieving Women

    Many high-achieving women find themselves doing everything “right” eating well, exercising, staying on top of their responsibilities yet still feeling like their body is working against them. Energy dips, poor sleep, cycle changes, and stubborn weight can start to show up in ways that feel confusing and frustrating. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor breaks down three of the most common hormonal patterns she sees in high-performing women. She explains how chronic stress, low progesterone, and metabolic dysfunction can develop over time and why these patterns often overlap, making symptoms feel even more complex. She also shares how these imbalances show up in the body, what labs and symptoms to look for, and why understanding your specific pattern is key to creating a more targeted and effective approach to healing. We’ll explore: ✔️ The “wired but exhausted” pattern and how chronic stress impacts your hormones ✔️ Signs of low progesterone and how it affects your cycle and mood ✔️ How insulin resistance and metabolic stress disrupt hormone balance ✔️ Why multiple hormone imbalances often overlap and amplify symptoms ✔️ Foundational strategies to support your body and restore balance If you’ve been feeling off despite doing all the “right” things, this episode will help you better understand what your body is signaling and how to start addressing it in a more strategic way. Topics Covered: High-Achieving Women Feeling “Off” Despite Doing Everything Right3 Hormonal Patterns FrameworkPattern #1 Wired But Exhausted (High Stress / Cortisol Dysfunction)Pattern #2 Progesterone DeficiencyPattern #3 Metabolic Dysfunction / Insulin ResistanceWhy Blood Sugar Affects HormonesBasics Over Guesswork🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ 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 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    32 min

  6. MAR 11

    Heal Your Hunger: How to End Emotional Eating Now

    Many people struggle with food in ways that feel confusing or frustrating. They may try diet after diet, only to find themselves returning to the same patterns. This can leave them feeling ashamed, out of control, or wondering why willpower alone never seems to solve the problem. In this episode, emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson shares her personal story of losing 50 pounds and keeping it off after years of binge eating and dieting. Tricia lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating and now helps others do the same. She is an Emotional Eating Expert and TEDx speaker whose talk has garnered over 2 million views on YouTube. She is also the author of the #1 bestselling book Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now, the host of the popular podcast The Heal Your Hunger Show, and has spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Her work has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX, and Discovery Health. Tricia breaks down the emotional eating spectrum and how people can begin recognizing where they fall within it. She discusses why diets frequently fail, how people-pleasing and overdoing can contribute to emotional eating, and simple tools that can help someone begin changing their relationship with food. We’ll explore: ✔️ The difference between emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction ✔️ Why diets often fail for emotional eaters ✔️ How people pleasing and overcommitment contribute to overeating ✔️ The PEP test to help identify emotional triggers behind eating ✔️ Simple habits that can help rebuild a healthier relationship with food If you have ever felt stuck in a cycle of dieting, guilt, and frustration with food, this conversation offers a deeper perspective and practical steps to begin shifting that pattern. Topics Covered: Introduction to TriciaShame, Secrecy, and the Hidden Nature of Binge Eating Emotional Eating Is a SpectrumWhy Diets FailOvereatingThe Personality Traits of Emotional EatersDistinguishing Emotional Hunger From Physical HungerSnackingEmotional eatingPEP TestHow to break the cycle 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ Where to find Tricia: Instagram: @tricianelson_ Website: https://healyourhunger.com/ Tricia’s Book: Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-your-hunger-show/id1190355931 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealYourHunger ______ 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. 📘 Download your Fertility Nutrition Blueprint 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    42 min

  7. MAR 5

    Episode 40 - What's Really In Your Skincare? The Ingredients to Avoid and What to Use Instead with Jodi Scott

    Many people think of skincare as cosmetic, something separate from hormones, stress, or overall health. Yet our skin is deeply connected to our nervous system and immune response. What we apply daily may influence far more than appearance, especially when it comes to inflammation, hormonal signaling, and long-term wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Jody Scott, CEO and co-founder of Green Goo, to explore the powerful connection between skin, the nervous system, and hormones. Drawing from her background in health psychology and psycho neuroimmunology, Jody explains how certain conventional ingredients can act as endocrine disruptors, how they may trigger stress responses in the body, and why nourishing the skin barrier matters. They also discuss inflammation’s role in fertility, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and overall hormonal balance along with the science behind mindfulness, touch, and nature as part of a holistic skincare approach. We’ll explore: ✔️ How skincare ingredients can impact hormones and inflammation ✔️ The skin’s direct connection to the nervous system ✔️ Why “burning” products may signal stress, not healing ✔️ The science behind mindfulness improving eczema and skin health ✔️ Practical steps to transition toward more supportive, plant-based options ✔️ The SHAMAN framework for foundational wellness If you’ve ever thought skincare was just surface-level, this episode offers a deeper perspective. You’ll leave with a new understanding of your skin as a powerful portal for healing and practical ways to support your body from the outside in. Links to Jodi and Green Goo Green Goo Website Jodi Scott's LinkedIn 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ Links For 10% off professional-grade supplements, visit our Fullscript supplement shop. 💫 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. 🩺 Get 10% off professional supplements 📘 Download your Fertility Nutrition Blueprint 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 25

    Episode 39 - Estrogen Dominance: A Simple Functional Approach

    Many women are told they have “estrogen dominance” and immediately assume their estrogen is too high. Others experience bloating, breast tenderness, stubborn weight changes, or mood shifts and are left wondering what is happening in their bodies. The confusion often comes from not understanding that hormone balance is about ratios, clearance, and environmental influences. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor breaks down what estrogen dominance actually means and why it is frequently misunderstood. She explains the dynamic relationship between estrogen and progesterone, how perimenopause can quietly shift that balance, and why symptoms can show up even when levels appear “normal.” She also explores how liver detoxification, elimination, and everyday chemical exposures can influence hormone signaling and how to approach these factors without fear or overwhelm. We’ll explore: ✔️ What estrogen dominance really means (and what it doesn’t) ✔️ The difference between high estrogen and low progesterone ✔️ How liver function and elimination impact hormone balance ✔️ The role of xenoestrogens and practical ways to reduce exposure ✔️ Simple, sustainable strategies to support detoxification If you’ve been feeling off in your body or trying to piece together confusing hormone symptoms, this episode brings clarity and direction. You’ll walk away with a more grounded understanding of your hormones and practical next steps to support balance in a realistic, sustainable way. 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! ______ Links For 10% off professional-grade supplements, visit our Fullscript supplement shop. 💫 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. 🩺 Get 10% off professional supplements 📘 Download your Fertility Nutrition Blueprint 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram 🌐 Visit my website

    18 min
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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
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Modern Women's Wellness

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