The Menopause Midwife

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Missy Miculka

29 May 2026

40m 59s

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

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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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