Dr. Miranda Naylor

Dr. Miranda Naylor Board-certified Functional Medicine Doctor in Encinitas, CA specializing in women's optimal wellness.

Perimenopause doesn’t just change your skin — it changes your brain, your chemistry, and the volume on that inner critic...
02/22/2026

Perimenopause doesn’t just change your skin — it changes your brain, your chemistry, and the volume on that inner critic.

But here’s the reframe: every phase has a new normal — a new balance point — and it can be even more powerful than what you felt in your 20s or 30s. You’re not “losing yourself.” You’re remodeling.

Save this for the days you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the version looking back. 💛

Comment “POD” to listen to the full episode of the Modern Women’s Wellness Podcast.

02/20/2026

Trying to do every healthy habit gets overwhelming.

You start with good intentions. Then it becomes meditation, journaling, supplements, biohacking, tracking everything. And suddenly you feel behind if you’re not doing all of it.😫

More habits do not create better results.

Strategic charges targeted to your unique needs is where the magic happens.

Your hormones, your season of life, and your nervous system all matter.

Comment “POD” to listen to the full episode and learn how to simplify your approach to wellness and beauty.

💗Every time you choose to prioritize your health and wellbeing, you’re sending your body a little love note. It might be...
02/14/2026

💗Every time you choose to prioritize your health and wellbeing, you’re sending your body a little love note. It might be small, but it feels it!

So keep it up. Keep choosing yourself again and again, love.✨

XX,
Miranda

02/09/2026

What’s your halftime show? 💫

02/08/2026

When your nervous system is regulated, relationships start to feel different.

You respond instead of reacting. Conversations soften. Choices around food, movement, and connection feel less charged. Slowing down creates the space to understand what your body needs and how you want to show up with the people around you.

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Energy, hormones, body composition, recovery, and inflammation all start at the cellular level.That’s why I’ve been payi...
02/07/2026

Energy, hormones, body composition, recovery, and inflammation all start at the cellular level.

That’s why I’ve been paying attention to how I’m actually treating my cells, not just how my habits look on paper.

Here’s what that looks like for me right now:

Red light therapy most days (easy mitochondrial support)
is my favorite tool for red light + NIR (use the discount link in my bio to save a ton)

Consistent strength training + walking (not overtraining)
I’ve made the mistake of overtraining and it backfired. My energy and metabolism tanked. I learned I thrive with consistent movement that feels fun and relaxing.

Peptides for targeted recovery support
This isn’t necessary for everyone but has been a huge game changer for me in recovery and calming inflammation.

Antioxidant support (food first, supplements as extra)
All the colorful plants + strategic supplementation. Lately I’m loving cellular energy support and

Senolytic cycles about monthly
makes it easy to clean up old senescent cells (aka “zombie cells”)

Breathwork, journaling, and meditation to downshift my nervous systems often as possible
With two young kids and my own business I easily default to overdrive. I’ve learned I need several signals a day to stay grounded and clear-headed.

Sleep as a non-negotiable
I’m in bed by 9:30 every night without compromise. Because my kids still often wake me in the night, I block plenty of time to get the sleep I need to fully recover every night.

If you want help figuring out what your cells actually need right now, DM me or comment START below ✨

❤️ How are you showing your cells love right now?

Your nervous system is asking for support.If you feel like you’re “doing all the right things” but still feel on edge, w...
02/07/2026

Your nervous system is asking for support.

If you feel like you’re “doing all the right things” but still feel on edge, wired, or easily overwhelmed — this isn’t a mindset problem.

Calm isn’t a personality trait.

It’s a physiological state your body learns through repeated cues of safety.

That’s why I think of regulation as a menu — not a checklist.

Choose a few tools that feel doable and repeat them this week.

🎧 This week on the Modern Women’s Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Bacon to talk about nervous system regulation and emotional resilience — and why calm is a skill you can practice.

✨ Save this post for later
✨ Pick 2 tools to try this week
✨ Listen to the episode for a deeper dive

02/06/2026

Regulation helps the brain access more thoughtful, flexible responses. This applies to adults and children alike, especially during moments of pressure, conflict, or emotional intensity.

Supporting the nervous system creates the space needed to respond instead of react.

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If you’ve been eating “healthy” but still feel tired, snacky, or off — protein might be the missing piece.Here’s a simpl...
01/23/2026

If you’ve been eating “healthy” but still feel tired, snacky, or off — protein might be the missing piece.

Here’s a simple rule I teach patients:

👉 A true protein source should get at least 30–40% of its calories from protein.

That’s why foods like chicken, eggs, fish, yogurt, and quality protein powders do the heavy lifting — while nuts, cheese, and bars are better viewed as add-ons.

✨ Save this for later and be sure to follow me Dr. Miranda Naylor for more practical tips to help you feel your best through every phase of womanhood

2016 was quite a year..I graduated family medicine residency. The cute graphic they made of our graduating class had me ...
01/18/2026

2016 was quite a year..

I graduated family medicine residency. The cute graphic they made of our graduating class had me holding broccoli. 🥦 Totally on point as I was already obsessed with using food as medicine (and was the black sheep of our clinic for actually talking to my patients about their diet).

I spent a lot of time with close friends, family, and their babies and kids. Chad and I had wanted to have a baby already by then, but my cycle was still MIA. I was happy, but also had a hole in me feeling incomplete. I started acupuncture, and began to understand that my body wasn’t actually healthy (or fertile) as a 110lb vegetarian.

We moved into own house and settled in with our fur baby Bella. We had fun finding vintage furniture to fill our home. I got super creative in the kitchen making nearly everything from scratch- nut milk, juices, kombucha, yogurt, and even butter.🧈

I got a job in primary care to pay the bills but also began my certification in functional medicine which was my true calling. My first headshots were pictures my husband took of me in our front yard😅 (I used those for years).

It wouldn’t be until the following year that I got my first positive pregnancy test but looking back this year was pivotal in taking me to become the mom and functional medicine doctor I am today.❤️✨

Peptides are everywhere right now—but clear explanations are not.If you want a grounded, science-based overview of what ...
01/18/2026

Peptides are everywhere right now—but clear explanations are not.

If you want a grounded, science-based overview of what peptides are and how they work in the body, this week’s podcast episode is a great place to start.

🎧 Link in bio or comment “POD” to listen.

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