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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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 midlife
Heike's story, and why her coaching shifts every decade
Why your body isn't "letting you down"
There's no such thing as a flat belly
Do we actually gain weight in perimenopause
Comparing yourself to your family instead of an unrealistic body
Why hard workouts can backfire on cortisol
Setting boundaries with yourself and everyone else
A simple way to practice saying no
Consistency vs. intensity
What "exercise snacks" are and why they count
Getting burned out from constant high-intensity training
The teacup trick for staying active during the day
Empty nesting, caregiving, and finally having time for you
Nutrition basics: protein at every meal, watching portions
What a food diary actually shows you
Is intermittent fasting right for you?
Simplifying your plate instead of overthinking it
Sleep struggles and the 3am wake-up
A trick for quieting your mind at night
The closing message: there's nothing wrong with you
Where to find Heike and her book, Pursue Your Spark
Heike 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
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The Peptide Surge: Hype vs. Evidence
Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 38:56
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
What New Moms Aren't Told About Postpartum Recovery
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 46:47
The postpartum period is one of the most significant transitions in a woman's life, yet it remains one of the most underserved areas in modern healthcare. Most women are left with a single six-week visit that clears them for activity but offers little guidance on what to actually expect — physically, mentally, or emotionally — in the months that follow.
In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Dr. Kate Hom and Coach Savannah Miller, co-founders of Mone Wellness, to explore an integrative and functional approach to postpartum care. Together, they discuss why the "bounce back" mentality is not only unrealistic but potentially harmful, and what genuine postpartum support actually looks like — from nutrition and movement to mental health, cultural wisdom, and building your postpartum tribe.
We'll explore: ✔️ Why the six-week postpartum visit gives women a false sense of recovery ✔️ How nutrient depletion impacts mood, energy, and mental health postpartum ✔️ The truth about physical and hormonal recovery timelines ✔️ Cultural traditions and wisdom around postpartum care that we've lost ✔️ How to safely approach movement and exercise after birth ✔️ The team you should start assembling in your third trimester ✔️ What warning signs and red flags to watch for postpartum ✔️ How the Mone Wellness app supports mothers through this transition
Whether you're preparing for postpartum, currently in it, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers a compassionate and practical perspective on what real postpartum care can look like — and how to give yourself the grace and support you truly deserve.
The postpartum black hole in women's health
Dr. Kate’s background and why they built Mone Wellness
The fragmented postpartum care system
Debunking the six-week recovery myth
Cultural approaches to postpartum and the importance of community support
Social media, body image, and the "bounce back" pressure
Identity shift, partner dynamics, and spiritual transition
Postpartum depression, nutrient depletion, and mental health
Key nutritional deficiencies: iron, magnesium, calcium, and more
Caloric needs and practical nutrition while breastfeeding
Your Body Isn't Broken, It's In Survival Mode with Dr. Kavin Mistry
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 48:40
Many people move through life believing stress only comes from emotional overwhelm or major life events, while overlooking how modern living itself may be pushing the body into survival mode. From poor sleep and constant multitasking to technology use, posture, circadian disruption, and metabolic stress, these daily patterns can quietly impact hormones, fertility, energy, and long-term health in ways most people never realize.
In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Dr. Kaveen Mistry to explore how our modern environment influences the brain-body connection and why so many people may be stuck in chronic survival mode. Dr. Mistry shares insights from over 20 years as a neuroradiologist reviewing more than 300,000 scans, where he observed how some people biologically age far faster than their chronological age while others maintain remarkably youthful brains and bodies. Together, they discuss the HPA axis, cortisol, fertility, circadian rhythms, posture, mitochondrial health, multitasking, and the importance of aligning with our “primal design” to support long-term wellbeing.
We’ll explore: ✔️ How survival mode impacts hormones, fertility, and overall health ✔️ Why sleep, posture, movement, and circadian rhythm matter more than most people realize ✔️ The connection between cortisol, mitochondrial health, and energy production ✔️ How modern habits like multitasking and constant technology use stress the brain and body ✔️ Why women may be especially sensitive to environmental and emotional stressors ✔️ Practical ways to create more safety signals for the body in everyday life
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or stuck in chronic stress, this episode offers a powerful perspective on how modern life may be affecting your health and what you can do to reconnect with the way your body was designed to function.
Aging
Dr Kavin’s background
7 key paradigms that influence aging
Women being more sensitive to environmental and emotional stress
Survival mode vs safety mode
Circadian rhythm and modern stress
Sleep
Cortisol and mitochondrial dysfunction
Factors that cause more strain to your system
Aligning your body
Multitasking
Why Your Antioxidant Defenses Decline — and How to Fight Back with Francois Vix
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 47:13
Most people have never heard of superoxide dismutase, even though it plays a critical role in how the body handles stress at a cellular level. That gap in understanding leaves a lot of people focused on surface-level health while missing what is actually driving aging, inflammation, and recovery behind the scenes.
In this episode, I sit down with François Vix, President and CEO of GliSODin, who brings over 20 years of experience in the beauty and health industry, including work with brands like L’Oréal, Lancôme, and Neutrogena. We break down what oxidative stress really is and why it matters more than most people realize. We talk through how the body produces energy and the damage that can come with it, why recovery slows down over time, and how this connects to things like skin health, inflammation, and long-term disease risk. We also get into the role of superoxide dismutase, how it supports cellular balance, and why supporting your body internally can change how you feel and function day to day.
We’ll explore: ✔️ What oxidative stress is and how it impacts your cells ✔️ Why the body needs superoxide dismutase to stay alive ✔️ How free radicals contribute to aging and inflammation ✔️ Why recovery becomes more difficult as you get older ✔️ The connection between internal health, skin, and overall function
If you want to better understand what is happening inside your body and how to support it long term, this episode gives you a clearer picture. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how your body handles stress and what actually influences how you feel over time.
What is SOD and why it matters
François Voix background
Origin of SOD
Medical use of SOD
Why François got interested
Building the company and product development
What oxidative stress actually is
How oxidative stress impacts aging and disease
SOD production, lifestyle, and recovery with age
Hormones
Effects on energy, sleep, and overall function
Skin disease
Lifestyle changes
Final takeaway
François research website
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Can AI Predict Your Ovarian Age? With Timeless Biotech CEO Kiran Kumar
Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 57:56
Many women move through life focused on symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or weight changes without realizing there may be a deeper pattern driving them. Conversations around hormones often center on fertility or menopause timing, leaving out the bigger picture of how ovarian health influences nearly every system in the body. This gap can make it harder to connect the dots between what you feel day to day and what may actually be happening beneath the surface.
In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Kiran Kumar to explore the role of ovarian health in overall longevity and why it matters far beyond reproduction. They discuss how new advancements in AI and machine learning are making it possible to predict ovarian age and menopause timing, what drives ovarian aging, and why this directly impacts long-term risks like cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and metabolic health. They also break down how lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic function influence this process helping women better understand their bodies and make more informed decisions about their health.
We’ll explore:
✔️ Why ovarian health is considered a vital sign for overall wellbeing ✔️ How ovarian aging impacts heart, brain, bone, and metabolic health ✔️ The key drivers of accelerated ovarian aging, including stress, sleep, and inflammation
✔️ How new testing can predict ovarian age and menopause timing using multiple biomarkers ✔️ Why common longevity strategies may not always work the same way for women
If you’ve been trying to make sense of changing symptoms or want a clearer understanding of how your body is aging, this episode offers insight and perspective. You’ll leave with a deeper awareness of what influences your health over time and how to better support it moving forward.
00:06 Ovarian health
02:40 Kiran’s story
05:39 Ovarian lifespan
08:21 Menopause
09:27 Hormone therapy
Why Women Leak — and the Surprising Movement That Can Help Fix It” with Jennifer Sobel
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • Duration 20:21
Many women quietly deal with bladder leakage, often believing it is just part of aging, postpartum changes, or something they have to live with. Because it feels embarrassing or “normal,” many never bring it up, even with their doctor, leaving them without real solutions or support.
In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Jennifer Sobel to explore a different and often overlooked approach to urinary incontinence. Jennifer shares how she discovered that belly dancing, something she had been teaching for years, could naturally support pelvic floor strength and function. Together, they discuss why common solutions like Kegels are not always effective, how pelvic floor imbalance plays a role, and why movement, awareness, and consistency can make a meaningful difference.
We’ll explore: ✔️ Why urinary incontinence is common but not something you have to accept ✔️ How pelvic floor imbalance can contribute to bladder leakage ✔️ Why Kegels alone may not be the solution for many women ✔️ How belly dancing supports both strength and relaxation in the pelvic floor ✔️ Simple ways to start improving pelvic floor health with consistency
If you have ever felt limited by bladder leakage or assumed nothing could change, this episode offers a new perspective and practical options to support your body and restore confidence.
00:06 Urinary incontinence 00:31 Jennifer Sobel’s story 02:34 Women’s lack of awareness 04:10 Common solutions 06:36 Belly dancing 10:09 Modern lifestyle impact 13:06 Tips when dealing with bladder leakage 15:58 Your body’s not broken 18:36 Where to find Jennifer
Jennifer’s Website: www.thebellydancesolution.com
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The Gap In Chronic Illness Healing No One Talks About (Until Now) with Elizabeth Mays
Thursday, April 16, 2026 • Duration 50:58
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.
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Topics Covered:
Feeling dismissed and craving diagnosis/validation
Elizabeth’s story
Extreme chronic illness experience and misdiagnosis journey
Breathwork
Nervous system healing
Chronic illness, modern life, and nervous system overload
Breathwork as a multi-functional healing tool
Identity and chronic illness
“The Hidden Hormone Effects of Poor Sleep (And How to Fix It)” with Robin Nielsen
Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 39:06
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:
Sleep
Importance of sleep
Sleep impacts everything
Melatonin
2 major hormones
Circadian Rhythm
Hormone deal breaker
Habits to improve your sleep
How to Support Your Sleep Hormones
Where to find Robin Nielsen
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Am I Worth It? A Surprising Barrier to Women’s Health
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 07:46
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 budgeting
Women not prioritizing themselves
Awareness as the first step
Redefining value beyond money
Job stress affecting health
Reflection tools
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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
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💫 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
Cultural food traditions and postpartum wisdom
Supplementation recommendations postpartum
Movement postpartum: what's actually safe and when
Relaxin, joint laxity, and delayed return to high-impact activity
Functional medicine testing to consider postpartum
Red flags and warning signs to watch for
Building your postpartum tribe: who you need on your team
Sexual health, genitourinary syndrome of lactation, and libido
Final tips for first-time postpartum moms
Where to find Mone Wellness
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Mone Wellness Website: https://monewellness.com/
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🩺 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor.
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Links
Check your ovarian age with Menotime: https://drmirandanaylor.com/menotime/
💫 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
🎧 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!
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Links
Check your ovarian age with Menotime: https://drmirandanaylor.com/menotime/
💫 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
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