The Menopause Midwife

How Clean Skincare & Avoiding Toxic Chemicals Heals You | Jodi Scott

Staring at your bathroom counter, wondering if your favorite everyday products are actually sabotaging your wellness goals from the inside out? In this episode, Green Goo founder Jodi Scott drops by to expose the toxic chemicals hiding in conventional beauty routines and share how switching to truly clean skincare can radically transform your overall health. We talk about how your skin acts as a literal first responder to your nervous and endocrine systems, and why synthetic ingredients trap your body in a state of fight-or-flight that spikes cortisol and disrupts your hormones. Jodie shares her ultimate playbook for reading labels to avoid greenwashing, alongside her simple SHAMAN framework to reduce your daily toxic load. Plus, we dive into intimate wellness, explaining why clean botanical care is vital for cellular hydration, pH balance, and protecting your body through perimenopause and menopause. If you're ready to stop guessing, eliminate the friction, and start supporting your hormone health naturally, this one is for you! Ready to switch to clean skincare? Head to https://www.greengoo.com/THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE [https://www.greengoo.com/THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE] and use code THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE at checkout for 10% OFF your order. Want an easy way to scan your current products for sneaky synthetics at the grocery store? Download the Yuka App: https://yuka.io/ [https://yuka.io/] Social Media Info * Website: https://www.greengoo.com/ [https://www.greengoo.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/ [https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps [https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps] Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Introducing Jennifer Gularson 02:53 What IV Therapy Actually Is 05:23 How Often Should You Actually Do IV Therapy? 07:04 NAD+ and Its Possible Adverse Effects 09:08 Do IV Drips Actually Help with Hormone Detox? 11:25 Rethinking Restrictive Detoxes 15:05 Drip Bar Red Flags 16:54 How to Support Your Liver’s First-Pass Metabolism 20:52 Jennifer’s Non-Negotiables for Gut Health 24:18 Supporting the Kidneys During the Detox Pathway 26:34 What to Do If Your HRT Isn’t Working 28:35 Navigating Peptides: From Injections to Liposomal 34:25 Jennifer's Favorite Peptide 36:30 The Best Practice for Peptide Cycling 37:28 Wrap-Up Questions

The Truth About Drip Bars, Peptide Cycling & Estrogen Detox | Jennifer Gularson

Staring at a trendy wellness menu, wondering if those buzzy infusions are legitimate medicine or just a total waste of cash? In this episode, functional medicine expert Jennifer Gularson drops by to cut through the hype and share what your body actually needs to jumpstart your energy and balance your chemistry. We talk about how a leaky gut secretly blocks your vitamins, and why a clinical drip can be a total lifesaver while you're repairing your digestive system. Jennifer also demystifies what "hormone detox" really means—spoiler alert: it’s not about doing a miserable, restrictive cleanse, but rather helping your body naturally clear out estrogen through daily habits like pooping, sweating, and good sleep. Plus, she shares the ultimate safety playbook on how to take advantage of peptides and why she loves magnesium to shut down inflammation for good. If you're ready to stop guessing and start biohacking safely, this one is for you! Social Media Info * Website: https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com [https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson [https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifergularson [https://www.facebook.com/jennifergularson] Products Mentioned in This Episode * Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Powder: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/bioptimizers-magnesium-breakthrough-powder [https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/bioptimizers-magnesium-breakthrough-powder] * Instamed Strips: https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=instamed&type=products [https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=instamed&type=products] * Quicksilver Scientific Liposomal Peptides: https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=liposomal&type=products&Category=QS%2520Liposomal [https://www.ohm406.com/search?q=liposomal&type=products&Category=QS%2520Liposomal] Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Introducing Jennifer Gularson 02:53 What IV Therapy Actually Is 05:23 How Often Should You Actually Do IV Therapy? 07:04 NAD+ and Its Possible Adverse Effects 09:08 Do IV Drips Actually Help with Hormone Detox? 11:25 Rethinking Restrictive Detoxes 15:05 Drip Bar Red Flags 16:54 How to Support Your Liver’s First-Pass Metabolism 20:52 Jennifer’s Non-Negotiables for Gut Health 24:18 Supporting the Kidneys During the Detox Pathway 26:34 What to Do If Your HRT Isn’t Working 28:35 Navigating Peptides: From Injections to Liposomal 34:25 Jennifer's Favorite Peptide 36:30 The Best Practice for Peptide Cycling 37:28 Wrap-Up Questions

Stop Ignoring Mineral Deficiency: The Truth About Adrenals, Detox & Sleep | Caroline Alan

Doing everything right but still feeling exhausted, anxious, and wired? In this episode, Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals, drops by to reveal why your hormones can’t do their job if your body’s "soil" is completely depleted. We dive into how cell-level mineral deficiencies trigger that brutal 3 PM afternoon crash, wreck your sleep, and cause non-stop nervous system drama. Plus, Caroline breaks down the effortless way to flush out heavy metals, fix your gut, and finally lift your energy levels back up. If you're ready to make your supplements and hormones actually work, it's time for a cellular reset! Want to try Beam Minerals for yourself? You can grab them here and use code THEMENOPAUSEMIDWIFE for 20% OFF: https://www.bkd42s7gh.com/TheMenopauseMidwife/ [https://www.bkd42s7gh.com/TheMenopauseMidwife/] And if you want to dive deeper into the science, go grab Caroline's book: https://amzn.to/49kwgHM [https://amzn.to/49kwgHM] Social Media Info * Website: https://www.beamminerals.com/ [https://www.beamminerals.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/ [https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@beammineralsofficial [ https://www.facebook.com/@beammineralsofficial] * Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official [https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official] Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:58 Caroline's Health Journey 08:30 Minerals & How They Work in the Body 16:49 Why Mineral Balance is so Important 19:42 Supporting your Body Detoxification Pathways 22:03 Meet Humic: "Mother Nature’s Janitor" 24:01 Meet Fulvic: The Ultimate Cellular Shuttle 28:13 Where to Store Your Minerals 31:02 BooBoo-Lytes for Pain Relief 32:29 Insta-Lytes for Muscle & Cramp Relief 33:13 Happy-Lytes for Panic & Anxiety 34:24 Missy's Favorite: Pet Minerals 35:59 Rapid-fire Questions 40:08 Caroline's Book: The Mineral Reset

Sleep, Enzymes & Blood Sugar: The Menopause Reset Button | Wade Lightheart

Want to master your hormone balance? Wade Lightheart is back for part two—and we’re getting into the "Menopause Reset Button" strategies to fix the sneaky stuff that quietly wrecks your health in midlife: blood sugar chaos, poor digestion, and terrible sleep. We talk about why cortisol and insulin can turn menopause into a cravings-and-mood-swings rollercoaster, how enzymes and probiotics help repair your gut health to actually absorb nutrients, and why deep sleep is your ultimate overnight repair system. If you’re tired of feeling bloated, exhausted, wired-but-tired, or constantly hungry, this episode connects the dots between your gut, your metabolism, your sleep, and your hormones Ready to try Bioptimizers products? Shop here and use code MIDWIFE15 for 15% OFF * MassZymes: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=ohm406&vendor=bioptimize&w=mz-pdp [https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=ohm406&vendor=bioptimize&w=mz-pdp] Social Media Info * Website: https://bioptimizers.com/ [https://bioptimizers.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers [https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ [https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/] Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:55 Blood Sugar & Hormone Chaos 02:46 Blood Sugar & Bodybuilders 05:13 The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster 11:49 Benefits of a Continuous Glucose Monitor 14:17 The Story Behind Berberine Breakthrough 18:25 Berberine with GLP-1 Medications 26:26 Missy's Traveling Apothecary 27:48 The Story Behind Masszymes 31:17 Enzymes for Muscle Preservation & Digestion 33:55 Benefits of the Masszymes Formulation 39:34 What Does Proteolytic Mean? 43:43 Benefits of Probiotic Breakthrough 50:01 The 4 Sleep Stages 53:24 Benefits of Sleep Breakthrough

What is the Best Magnesium to Take? (Advice for Super Survivors) | Wade Lightheart

This week, I’m joined by Wade Lightheart, co-founder of Bioptimizers and a three-time natural bodybuilding champion, to dive deep into one of the most talked-about nutrients in modern health: magnesium. We explore how every listener is a "super survivor" and why this miracle mineral is responsible for over 600 biochemical reactions, including estrogen detoxification, thyroid hormone conversion, and cellular energy activation. We break down the "Bucket Theory" of nutrition, and Wade explains the science behind full-spectrum magnesium and why taking just one form (like magnesium citrate) might lead to a "GI barrier" breakthrough rather than actual cellular absorption. Whether you want magnesium to help you tune your hormone replacement therapy, optimize your nervous system, boost your sleep quality, or achieve radical levels of energy, tune in to this episode to learn how to fill your bucket and reclaim your vitality. Ready to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Shop here and use code MIDWIFE15 for 15% OFF: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=ohm406&vendor=mgbreak&w=mag-pdp [https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=ohm406&vendor=mgbreak&w=mag-pdp] Start Bioptimizers Awesome Health Course here: https://bioptimizers.com/awesome-health-course/ [https://bioptimizers.com/awesome-health-course/] Social Media Info * Website: https://bioptimizers.com/ [https://bioptimizers.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers [https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ [https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/] Featured Ad Products: * Quicksilver Scientifics DHEA+: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/dhea [https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/dhea] * Quicksilver Scientifics Estriol: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-estriol-serum-professional [https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-estriol-serum-professional] * Quicksilver Scientific Progesterone: https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-professional-progesterone [https://www.ohm406.com/product-page/in-store-quicksilver-scientific-professional-progesterone] Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:21 Introducing Wade Lightheart 04:17 Wade's Bodybuilding Experience 07:48 The Magnesium Drain 11:11 Missy’s Experience with Magnesium 12:42 Why Some People Get Energized by Magnesium 15:55 Optimizing Sleep 19:04 The Power of Helping Others 23:36 Wade’s Burnout Story & The Bucket Theory of Nutrition 31:35 Using Magnesium to Increase Strength 32:36 Magnesium & Hormones 38:45 Is Magnesium the Anti-Stress Mineral? 42:53 Magnesium & Hormone Metabolism 45:07 How To Find Your Ideal Magnesium Dosage 48:37 Final Questions