Modern Women's Wellness

We're rarely taught how our own arousal actually works, or that painful sex, low libido, and feeling disconnected in the bedroom are common but not normal. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Brittney Ellers, a pelvic PT and pelvic health embodiment guide, for an honest conversation about pelvic wellbeing, pleasure, and intimacy. They go beyond the physical and talk about what makes us feel safe, how trust shapes our sex lives, and how reclaiming your sexuality can change so ...

Most women have been told that painful periods are just part of life. They're not. Bloating, spotting, pain with intercourse, exhaustion. These are signals from your body that something is wrong. Yet so many women walk out of their doctor's office with a birth control prescription and no real answers. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Dr. Cecilia Cruz, functional medicine physician, preventive medicine specialist, and associate physician at Modern Women's Wellness. Dr. Cruz...

Most people have heard that seed oils are bad, but very few understand what they actually are, how they ended up in nearly every packaged food and restaurant meal, or the many ways they silently damage health from the inside out. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Cherie Calbom — known worldwide as the Juice Lady, MS in nutrition, and author of 36 books including her latest, The Truth About Seed Oils — to break down the real story behind these industrial oils. Cherie draws on...

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 Mis...

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 Nay...

Peptides are everywhere right now, often discussed in the context of longevity, muscle, skin, gut health, hormones, and weight. But with so much information circulating, it can be hard to understand what peptides actually are, how they work in the body, and when they may be appropriate support. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor offers a clear, practical breakdown of peptides and their role in women’s health. She explains what peptides are, how they function as signaling molecules, and why ...

Deciding to stop medication under careful monitoring can be both empowering and uncertain, raising curiosity about what it takes to feel balanced naturally. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor shares her personal journey with low thyroid function and fertility challenges, including her recent decision to pause thyroid medication and how she supports her health with nutrition, antioxidants, immune care, red light therapy, and sleep. She also reflects on lessons learned from working with patie...

Women’s bodies change over time, and in the late 30s and 40s, shifts in weight, energy, or how clothes fit are common. These changes often happen before perimenopause and are influenced by hormones, stress, and how the body responds to lifestyle and daily habits. Understanding these patterns can help women see their bodies clearly, without judgment or confusion. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor explores the early changes that occur during the late reproductive stage and perimenopause. She...