The Menopause Midwife

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Podcast by Missy Miculka

The Menopause Midwife

Ready to navigate the murky waters of midlife with confidence? I’m Missy, and on The Menopause Midwife, we are diving deep into hormones, healthcare, women's rights, and all things wellness. I believe that optimal health and hormone replacement are a right, not a privilege. My mission is to give you the complete education and guidance you deserve so you can be fully informed to make the best decisions for your own body and confidently advocate for yourself. No cold, clinical rules here—just real talk and the support you need to take charge of your health. Join me for new episodes every Friday!

Latest episodes

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06 June 2026

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!

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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

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29 May 2026

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!

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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

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22 May 2026

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/

And if you want to dive deeper into the science, go grab Caroline's book: https://amzn.to/49kwgHM

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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

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16 May 2026

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

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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

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08 May 2026

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

Start Bioptimizers Awesome Health Course here: https://bioptimizers.com/awesome-health-course/

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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

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10 April 2026

Can Hypnosis Really Help with Menopause Symptoms? | Juliana Sloane

This week, I am joined by the radiant Juliana Sloane to explore a different angle of healing that goes beneath the surface of hormones to address the deeper wisdom of our nervous systems.

We dive into the fascinating reality that the unconscious mind drives 95% of our behaviors, and Juliana explains how modern hypnotherapy acts as a co-creative process to help you navigate that "busted give-a-damn" feeling that hits during perimenopause, allowing you to finally shift lifelong patterns like people-pleasing or chronic reactivity.

Our conversation sheds light on why family triggers feel so intense and how trance states can help us renegotiate these internal conflicts. You will discover how accessing a state of neuroplasticity can provide relief for physical symptoms like insomnia and hot flashes while helping you realign your boundaries.

It is a deep dive into the mind-body connection designed for anyone who feels stuck in a plateau and is looking for a way to make the hard transitions of midlife feel significantly easier.

Juliana even leads us through a beautiful mini-hypnosis session during the episode, offering a direct experience of how shifting your internal imagery can create immediate ease in the body. Beyond the session, she shares practical grounding practices and details about her upcoming nature-based retreats for women looking to deepen their mindfulness practice.

If you have been searching for a way to supercharge your healing process and find a sense of inner harmony, this episode provides the roadmap and the "nervous system hug" you’ve been needing.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:51 Hypnotherapy 101

05:01 Using Hypnosis for Menopause

11:10 Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

12:54 What a Hypnotherapy Session Might Look Like

18:01 Breaking the Myths of Hypnosis

20:46 Why Family Triggers Feel So Intense

23:19 Mini-Hypnosis Session

33:42 Guided Meditations & Retreats

36:26 Simple Grounding Practices

38:51 Wrap Up Questions

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