In this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Rosemary McKenzie, fertility awareness educator and clinical manager at Mira, to explore how at-home hormone tracking is changing functional and preventative medicine.
McKenzie shares her journey from working in emergency medicine to focusing on patient education and proactive hormone health. Together, they discuss how Mira empowers women to understand their cycles, see how lifestyle affects their hormones, and advocate for themselves in medical settings.
You’ll learn how Mira compares to traditional tracking, the “light bulb” moments patients experience, and how this technology supports unique situations like postpartum recovery, cancer survivorship, and irregular cycles. McKenzie also explains the science behind Mira’s accuracy, its role alongside advanced functional tests, and the future of personalized hormone health.
----
Hormone health is often overlooked until problems arise. In this episode, Dr. Julia Ward interviews Rosemary McKenzie from Mira to explore how at-home hormone tracking empowers patients to understand their cycles, see how lifestyle impacts hormones, and work proactively with their providers. Learn how Mira compares to traditional methods, why patients experience powerful “light bulb moments,” and how this tool is shaping the future of functional medicine.
----
Rosemary McKenzie is a fertility awareness educator and clinical manager at Mira. With a background in patient education and a passion for preventative health, she helps women understand what their hormones are telling them and empowers them to take charge of their wellbeing.
----
Rosemary McKenzie
Website: https://shop.miracare.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirafertility/?hl=en
----
Connect with me:
Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/
Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=en
Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/
Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/
Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wg
-----
PODCAST
Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.
This podcast is produced by DrTalks. https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
