Modern Women's Wellness

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

Why Your Antioxidant Defenses Decline — and How to Fight Back with Francois Vix

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 🎧 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

Can AI Predict Your Ovarian Age? With Timeless Biotech CEO Kiran Kumar

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 11:29 Fertility 14:23 Maintain Natural Hormone Function 15:21 Cancer Survivorship & Ovarian Health 18:23 Metabolic health 20:11 Types of stress 25:26 Muscle, bone, and frailty risk 26:46 Movements for bone health 28:03 Cognitive health 29:12 Menopause age 35:12 Hormone testing 43:08 Longevity advice is often not designed for women 54:13 Personalized health vs averages 55:22 Where to find Kiran Kiran’s Website: https://timelessbiotech.com/ [https://timelessbiotech.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timelessbiotech/ [https://www.instagram.com/timelessbiotech/] 🎧 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