Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Zora Benhamou
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Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing and upgrading this transformative phase of life. Hosted by gerontologist & biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast cuts through the noise, providing valuable information for women navigating menopause. Our guest experts, hailing from all corners of the globe, share their insights on menopause, hormones, and longevity. Get ready to hack menopause and make it the smoothest, most empowering chapter of your life!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    What A Gerontologist Does At 55 To Protect Her 80 Year Old Self - Zora Benhamou

    Have you ever thought about what your life will actually look like at 80? Did you ever think that the decisions you make today predict the trajectory of the next 30 years? We cover: How I design my plan for the future The daily non-negotiables that build strength, brain, and resilience over decades What I actually eat, how I move, and what I've stopped doing My non-negotiables for my longevity plan The mindset shift that makes all of this sustainable and even enjoyable Instagram inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7JujPsvly/   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ Hormonal Metabolic Control. 15% off with code ZORA http://www.mitoq.com/hackmyage Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    36 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Can You Reverse Bone Loss? Researcher Shares The Impact Of Exercise - Dr Belinda Beck

    Do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia and have been told to "be careful," avoid impact, and not lift heavy because your bones are fragile… but something about that advice doesn't sit right?  We cover: What really happens to your bones in menopause, and why bone loss accelerates fast Why most exercise doesn't build bone, and what actually does The truth about DEXA scans, and what your score isn't telling you Which kind of high-intensity training can improve bone density safely The hidden impact of weight loss drugs on bone and muscle    ONERO® is the only exercise program proven in clinical trials to increase bone mass ONERO® providers can be found at https://onero.academy/locations/  Become licensed https://onero.academy/   Mini Bone Guide: https://hackmyage.com/the-bone-force-guide/ Build Better Bone Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/hackmyage/vdrp7df21q   Contact Dr. Belinda Beck Email: inquiries@theboneclinic.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboneclinic  The Bone Clinic https://theboneclinic.com.au   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    1hr 9min

  3. 15 MAY

    Menopause Medical Gaslighting, How to Finally Be Heard - Dr. Efrat Lamandre

    Have you've ever been told your labs are normal, but you still feel like garbage…or you've walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed, confused, or totally unheard…then this episode is for you.   We cover: Why medical gaslighting happens more often in menopause The hidden limitation in conventional medical training What "normal labs" actually mean (and don't mean) How to build the right healthcare team for complex symptoms How to get the menopause care you need and finally be heard…guaranteed   Dr. Efrat LaMandre, known as Dr. E, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner who calls out a problem most patients recognize instantly but few clinicians are trained to name: medical gaslighting. Her work examines why patients are dismissed when tests are normal, and why "you're fine" so often becomes the end of the conversation. She is also the host of the Medical Disruptor podcast, where she brings clinicians, researchers, and public health leaders into honest conversations about trust, power, and the limits of what medicine currently measures.  5 Red Flags You're Being Gaslit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1exhPF8mgsiI8xXpwFRYEBqBqoYbDeBfV/view?usp=sharing   Contact Efrat LaMandre: Podcast: www.drefratlamandre.com/e-podcasts TikTok: @drefratlamandre  Instagram: drefratlamandre  Facebook: drefratlamandre  YouTube: @DrEfratLaMandre  Website: drefratlamandre.com  LinkedIn: efratlamandre   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    45 min

  4. 11 MAY

    Are You Treating Your Thyroid All Wrong? What Your Doctor Is Missing. - Dr Amie Hornaman

    What if your thyroid labs are "normal"… but you still feel exhausted, stuck, and gaining weight? And what if the real problem isn't your hormones… but how your thyroid is being tested and treated? We cover: Why most thyroid diagnoses miss the real problem The dangerous gap between "normal" and "optimal" labs The surprising truth about GLP-1s and thyroid health Why one popular thyroid medication may backfire in Hashimoto's The hidden lifestyle habits quietly slowing your metabolism Book http://thyroidfixbook.com/   Past episodes: Thyropause Signs And Symptoms For Thyroid Health The Fat Burning Hormone No One Knows About    Contact Dr. Amie Hornaman Website: https://dramie.com Website: https://betterlifedoctor.com Podcast: https://dramie.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie just fix your thryoid Youtube: https://youtube.com/dramiehornaman Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    1hr 8min

  5. 8 MAY

    Do This Before 9AM To Protect And Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age - Zora Benhamou

    Are you worried about your brain and know it's not dementia, but you know that it starts decades earlier, and want to do something to protect your brain now…not later? We cover: The most powerful brain-supporting habits you're probably skipping that are free Which habits to stack and get done within an hour of waking What you're eating, or not eating, at breakfast that may be affecting your focus all day Which habit is drastically draining your cognitive bandwidth The biohacking add-ons worth knowing about, and which ones the research actually supports Podcast: A Novel Molecule That Protects The Brain Podcast: Debunking Seed Oil Myths Bioptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough - code HACKMYAGE 15% off Qualia Mind - ZORA15 15% off Puori Omega 3s Nootropept - code ZORA 15% off   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ Hormonal Metabolic Control. 15% off with code ZORA http://www.mitoq.com/hackmyage Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    33 min

  6. 4 MAY

    Menopause Weight Gain: 17 Causes And A Smarter Way To Approach It - Andrea Donsky

    Are you doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself? We cover: Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism How your mindset can literally impact your symptoms, and even your lifespan The simple nutrition shifts that can stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support muscle    Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She hosts the popular podcast "Menopause Reimagined," appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment.  Her new book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, is published by Simon and Schuster and is available now for preorder. It will be released on May 5, 2026. Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best https://amzn.to/49sIixM Participate in menopause research: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveys 15% off Morphus Supplements with code ZORA here: https://wearemorphus.com/zorabenhamou Past episode 100+ Symptoms of Menopause Contact Andrea Donsky: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@andreadonsky Instagram: https://instagram.com/wearemorphus YouTube: https://tiktok.com/@wearemorphus Website: https://wearemorphus.com/   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    1hr 13min

  7. 1 MAY

    Why Your Diet And Vitamins Stop Working In Perimenopause- Julie Sawaya

    Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables.   We cover: Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right" The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening Why the supplements on the market are designed around a standard that has nothing to do with your optimal health What changes in perimenopause that makes your nutritional needs spike, and the one nutrient most women are dramatically under-dosing How to actually test what's going on inside your body so you stop guessing and start knowing Julie Sawaya is a nutritionist and the co-founder of the nutritional company Needed. She received her masters in business from Stanford where she met her Needed co-founder Ryan. Julie works alongside a collective of more than 15,000 perinatal nutrition and health experts.  Try Needed Peri Multivitamin with code ZORA for 20% off your first order https://thisisneeded.com/products/perimenopause-multivitamin Contact Juile Sawaya Website: www.thisisneeded.com Instagram: @needed and @neededacademy Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

    1hr 8min

  8. 27 APR

    Menopause Gut Shift: How to Fix Bloating & Digestive Chaos - Cynthia Thurlow

    Are your bloating, new food sensitivities, and stubborn weight gain really about hormones or just getting older… or is your gut the hidden driver? And what if the key to a smoother menopause transition isn't another supplement, but rebuilding your gut foundation from the inside out? We cover: How estrogen and progesterone shifts disrupt the gut microbiome Which gut issues increase after 40 and what to do about them The "major in the majors" approach to midlife health The surprising link between childhood trauma and menopause timing When gut supplements like TUDCA, digestive enzymes, and butyrate actually make sense and when they don't   Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, with over 25 years of experience in the world of health and particularly in the cardiovascular space. She's done a couple of great TedX talks that hit the jackpot with over 15 million views for her second one (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia become a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and she has also been featured on ABC, FOX5, and The Megyn Kelly Show. The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond : https://amzn.to/4tlA0Rv   Contact Cynthia Thurlow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaThurlow  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cynthia_thurlow_  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow  Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing and upgrading this transformative phase of life. Hosted by gerontologist & biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast cuts through the noise, providing valuable information for women navigating menopause. Our guest experts, hailing from all corners of the globe, share their insights on menopause, hormones, and longevity. Get ready to hack menopause and make it the smoothest, most empowering chapter of your life!

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