Painful Periods Aren't Normal (And What You Can Do to Stop the Pain) with Dr. Cecilia Cruz

Painful Periods Aren't Normal (And What You Can Do to Stop the Pain) with Dr. Cecilia Cruz

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 personally healed her own endometriosis through functional medicine and now helps other women do the same. They get into what's actually driving period pain, what's truly normal during your cycle, and what you can do about it. We'll explore:  ✔️ Why period pain has been over-normalized and what's actually considered normal ✔️ Red flags during your cycle that are often overlooked or dismissed  ✔️ The root causes of period pain from inflammation and gut health to endometriosis and fibroids  ✔️ How an anti-inflammatory and Mediterranean style diet can make a real difference ✔️ The best food sources and supplements for omega-3s  ✔️ Why self-treating with supplements without testing can backfire  ✔️ How functional medicine testing leads to personalized, targeted treatment  ✔️ How to work with Dr. Cruz at Modern Women's Wellness If you've ever been told painful periods are just something you have to live with, this one's for you. Topics Covered: * Why period pain is over-normalized  * Dr. Cruz's background in functional and preventive medicine  * Dr. Cruz's personal journey with endometriosis  * What is actually normal during a menstrual cycle  * Red flags to watch out for  * How stress and lifestyle impact period pain  * Root causes of period pain  * Can period pain actually be eliminated?  * Anti-inflammatory diet and omega-3s  * When to work with a functional medicine provider  * Why testing matters more than symptom-chasing  * The dangers of unsupervised supplementation  * How to work with Dr. Cruz Dr. Cruz’s link: Free Clarity Call for Dr. Cruz — https://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now/schedule-dr-cecila-cruz/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.cececruz/ 🎧 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 on a journey to better health! ______ 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/]

Bone Health: Why You Should Care Before Menopause

Most women don't think about their bone health until something breaks, but by then, the foundation has often been quietly eroding for decades. From restrictive eating in our youth to digestive issues, chronic stress, thyroid imbalances, and the dramatic drop in estrogen during menopause, the factors influencing our bone density are wide-reaching and often overlooked in conventional care. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Cindy Dupuis, a functional medicine nutritionist with over 20 years of experience specializing in women through perimenopause and menopause. After going into menopause herself at 43, Cindy has made it her mission to help women become their own advocates and understand the full picture of what's happening in their bodies during this transition. Together, they explore why bone health is one of the most under-discussed pieces of women's longevity, how to advocate for an early DEXA scan, the blood markers most doctors aren't checking, and what you can do at every stage to protect your bones for life. We'll explore: ✔️ Why bone health matters for long-term independence, mobility, and quality of life  ✔️ The surprising risk factors that put women at greater risk of osteoporosis  ✔️ Why getting a DEXA scan in perimenopause (not at 65) could change everything  ✔️ The blood markers (CTX and P1NP) that reveal what's really happening in your bones  ✔️ How estrogen, digestion, thyroid, and nutrition all play a role in bone density  ✔️ Practical lifestyle, nutrition, and movement strategies to support strong bones at any age If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to protect your bones, or if you've been told "everything looks fine" while feeling unsure, this episode will empower you with the questions to ask, the labs to request, and the lifestyle shifts that can make a real difference for your future self. * Why bone health matters more than most women realize  * Cindy's journey into specializing in menopause  * Why doctors aren't trained in perimenopause and menopause  * The problem with waiting until 65 for a DEXA scan  * Risk factors that put women at higher risk of osteoporosis 1 * Why a broken hip is more serious than most people realize  * When bone density peaks and when it starts to decline  * What impacts bone density beyond estrogen  * Blood markers to monitor: CTX and P1NP  * How thyroid issues affect bone breakdown  * The role of digestion, stomach acid, and bile in bone health  * What to do if your DEXA shows significant bone loss  * Cindy's personal experience with a doctor's misguided recommendation  * The truth about weighted vests and bone health  * Where to find Cindy Dupuis 🎧 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 [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/]

The Truth About Seed Oils with Cherie Calbom

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 decades of experience and extensive research to explain how seed oils came to dominate the food supply, what they're doing to our cells, hormones, brains, and bodies, and what practical steps we can take right now to make better choices. We'll explore:  ✔️ The surprising origin story of seed oils and how they were marketed as "heart-healthy"  ✔️ The "hateful eight" seed oils and how to identify them on food labels  ✔️ How seed oils drive inflammation, oxidative stress, hormonal disruption, and cellular damage  ✔️ The connection between seed oils and anxiety, depression, brain fog, and neurodegenerative disease  ✔️ How long it takes to notice real changes when you remove seed oils from your diet ✔️ Practical tips for navigating restaurants, reading labels, and making the switch to better fats Whether you're just starting to learn about seed oils or ready to make a full dietary shift, this episode gives you both the science and the practical roadmap to protect your health — and your family's. Topics Covered: * Introduction to seed oils  * Cherie's background and personal health journey  * How seed oils entered the food supply  * The rise of heart disease and the lipid hypothesis  * The hateful eight — what seed oils actually are  * Reading labels and voting with your dollar  * How seed oils impact the body — inflammation, disease, and more  * Seed oils, anxiety, Alzheimer's, and sleep  * Hormonal disruption and menstrual health * Why seed oils cause inflammation (the science)  * Seed oils and cell membrane health  * How long to notice results when switching oils  * Tips for eating out and avoiding seed oils  * Where to find Cherie and her book Cherie Calbom Links: Grab your copy of The Truth About Seed Oils on Amazon or at juiceladyinfo.com Website: https://juiceladyinfo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juiceladycherie 🎧 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 [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/]

What New Moms Aren't Told About Postpartum Recovery

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  * 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 🎧 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! Mone Wellness Website: https://monewellness.com/ ______ 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. 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram  🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com

Your Body Isn't Broken, It's In Survival Mode with Dr. Kavin Mistry

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 * Primal alignment and healthy aging * Fear of mortality and living intentionally * Where to find Dr Kavin Grab your copy of Primal Health Design here: https://kavinmistrymd.com/primal-health-design/  Website: https://kavinmistrymd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kavinmistry.md Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kavinmistrym.d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kavinmistrymd/ 🎧 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 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  🌐 Visit my website:  http://drmirandanaylor.com 🎙 Episode Podcast:  https://modernwomenswellness.buzzsprout.com