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. 3D AGO

    Why Most Health Hacks Fail In Midlife: Nervous System Reset - Becca Holland

    Have you ever tried to get your sleep routine on, sort out your hormones, and curb your cravings… and felt like none of it sticks? What if the real issue isn't your discipline, your diet, or your willpower… but your nervous system? We cover: What is nervous system regulation and why it's the foundation in menopause How your nervous system acts like a "lens" that changes how you see the world, from threat to safety The three "no-nos" that aren't discipline problems, they're stress responses The danger of rigid wellness routines for women, and how to create cyclical, physiology-friendly habits How "strategic discomfort" and novelty expand your window of tolerance and build resilience   Becca Holland is an Irish health coach and founder of Health with Holland. Her work focuses on helping women regulate their nervous systems through practical, science-backed strategies, including blood sugar balancing nutrition, lymphatic support, mindset shifts, and daily regulation tools. Becca shares clear, actionable guidance with a global audience of nearly 3 million across social media platforms. She also hosts The Becca Holland Show, where she interviews experts and translates research into real-life tools to help women feel calmer, sleep better, and break free from chronic stress. RRR Programme - https://healthwithholland.com/coaching/ Contact Becca Holland: E-mail: admin@healthwithholland.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthwithholland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092451216486 Tiktok: @healthwithholland Podcast: The Becca Holland Show https://open.spotify.com/show/3pMJYvFPxa0uKd3ByR0k4u   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.

    46 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Leading Cardiologist Shares The Tests That Matter Most in Midlife - Dr Abid Husain

    Has your doctor told you your cholesterol is "too high" and it's time to take a statin, but you're other markers are squeaky clean, you're living a healthy diet and lifestyle, stress is under control, so you're a little skeptical why you're offered medication based on one number alone? We cover: Why atherosclerosis is a silent, decades-long process, and why symptoms often appear far too late How menopause changes the vascular landscape, nitric oxide, inflammation, and microvascular risk The difference between a calcium score and a CCTA with contrast, and which type of plaque matters The blood markers that matter more than total cholesterol The biggest myths in women's heart health Trained in conventional cardiology, Dr. Husain recognized early the limits of reactive medicine. That insight led him to pursue advanced training in preventive, functional, hormonal, and cellular-based therapies, integrating these disciplines into a deeply individualized approach to cardiovascular care. Beyond the clinic, he serves as an educator and scientific advisor, helping clinicians and organizations rethink how we assess cardiovascular risk, resilience, and overall long-term health. He is also a multi-sport athlete, artist, and lifelong learner, because he believes true health is not just measured in years lived, but in vitality, creativity, and meaning. Available to see new patients at Boulder Longevity Institute: https://boulderlongevity.com/about Upcoming Vascular medicine & Cardiology Health course for practitioners available at Next Generation Medicine https://www.nextgenerationmedicine.co/ Contact Dr. Abid Husain Instagram: @dr_abidhusain Facebook: @abid.husain.7712 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/abid-husain-md-facc-abaarm-00874419 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorAbidHusain 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.

    1h 9m

  3. MAR 30

    Can You Build Bone in Your Sleep? Stress And Recovery For Better Bones - Zora Benhamou

    Are you doing all the right things, lifting weights, eating well, taking supplements, even taking hormones… but still not seeing improvements in your bone health? Have you ever wondered if the hamster wheel you're living on - all the stress and the horrible sleep, and how that could be affecting your bones? We cover: How chronic stress and cortisol affect bone health Why type of sleep that's essential for bone repair and remodeling The connection between recovery, hormones, and bone strength The "midlife trap" that accelerates bone loss Simple strategies to improve sleep, stress, and recovery for stronger bones Mollie Eastman Sleep Apnea Episode Free Bone Masterclass: https://youtu.be/VPZXwHhs9GY Mini Bone Guide: https://hackmyage.com/the-bone-force-guide/ Bone Nutrition Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bglKhyyDhH1t8D58mJstFIDabMI3GwXG/view?usp=sharing 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 Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com   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.

    29 min

  4. MAR 27

    Did HRT Cause My Fibroids? Adenomyosis and the HRT–GLP-1 Connection - Esther Blum

    Have you been told by your doctor that "your labs are normal" and everything is fine, but you still feel like garbage? And things are just not adding up. You're feeling dismissed, stressed and/or confused about what your body truly needs in perimenopause and menopause…then this episode is for you. We cover: Why menopause care is failing women, and how to stop medical gaslighting in its tracks The truth about fueling in midlife, including how many calories we really need Why early HRT can be foundational for muscle, bone, and even GLP-1 effectiveness The role of stress, cortisol, and thyroid function in weight gain and insomnia When surgery is and isn't an option for fibroids or adenomyosis    Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, menopause expert with a really informative Instagram page, she's also a bestselling author of five books including See Ya Later, Ovulator, and host of The Midlife Realignment podcast. Known as Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, she empowers women through nutrition, hormone balance, and fierce self-advocacy, and has been featured on The Today Show, ABC-TV, and many other media outlets.   www.estherblum.com/elite Freebie: Top Hormone Tests Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know at estherblum.com   Contact Esther Blum: Website: www.estherblum.com Instagram @gorgeousesther The Midlife Realignment Podcast https://estherblum.com/midlife-realignment-podcast/   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.

    55 min

  5. MAR 23

    Midlife Female Pleasure: An Intimacy Expert Explains What Most Couples Miss - Susan Bratton

    Have you ever wondered why your desire feels slower than your partner's…and started to question if something is wrong with you? Or maybe you love your partner deeply, but intimacy feels rushed, pressured, or just not as fun as it used to be…which may be years or decades ago? We Cover Why female arousal takes so long  and why rushing intimacy often kills desire The biggest communication mistake couples make when introducing new ideas in the bedroom The coolest technique for expressing desires without hurting your partner's ego Why foreplay shouldn't be a separate step, but part of a continuous intimacy experience Practical techniques couples can use to rebuild connection, safety and trust  Contact Susan Bratton: Website: https://betterlover.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susanbratton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton/ 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.

    1h 9m

  6. MAR 20

    Beyond Hormones: The Deeper Causes of Menopause Symptoms - Sonya Jensen

    Can you really balance your hormones…or do we need to do something deeper? And what if menopause isn't the breakdown of your body, but a wake-up call to heal patterns you've been carrying for decades? Maybe it isnt just menopause? We cover: Why hormones are often the effect, not the root cause How chronic stress depletes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone Physiological vs supraphysiological HRT dosing and what that really means Which estrogen is best to protect the uterine lining How gut health and the estrobolome influence estrogen detox and symptoms   Dr. Sonya Jensen is a Naturopathic Physician, international speaker, author, and embodied healer who guides women to reclaim their power through hormonal wisdom, emotional depth, and ancestral healing. From her roots in cell biology and naturopathic medicine to her practice alongside her husband, she integrates trauma-informed modalities, herbs, nutrition, hormone therapy, longevity medicine, and nervous system support to address the unseen patterns behind hormonal imbalance.  www.healyourhormonesbook.com Contact Dr. Sonya Jensen Website: www.drsonyajensen.com Instagram: @drsonyajensen   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.

    49 min

  7. MAR 16

    Hormone Therapy and Bone Health in Menopause, What the Research Actually Shows - Zora Benhamou

    Have you been told that hormone therapy protects your bones, but no one explained how or when it actually works? Or maybe you've heard the opposite, that HRT is risky and should only be used as a last resort? We cover: Why estrogen plays a critical role in bone remodeling What happens to bone density during menopause What the research shows about HRT and fracture risk Who may benefit most from hormone therapy for bone protection Why HRT works best as part of a complete bone health strategy   Dr. Mary Claire Haver Substack: https://drmaryclairehaver.substack.com/p/the-silent-fracture Free Bone Masterclass: https://youtu.be/VPZXwHhs9GY?si=s17oit5Dv2FfjuoR Mini Bone Guide: https://hackmyage.com/the-bone-force-guide/ Bone Nutrition Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bglKhyyDhH1t8D58mJstFIDabMI3GwXG/view?usp=sharing 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 - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com   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.

    26 min

  8. MAR 13

    Is Ageism a Public Health Crisis? The Cultural Stress That Ages Women Faster - Paul Nash, PhD

    Is menopause really about hormones… or is it exposing something much bigger about how our culture treats aging women? If you've ever felt invisible, dismissed, or suddenly just like "less relevant" as your body changed, then this episode is for you. We cover: Why menopause is a social transition, not just a hormonal event How internalized ageism can shorten lifespan and impact health outcomes The real biological cost of chronic stress, stigma, and vigilance Why brain fog in menopause is often misinterpreted as cognitive decline The future of aging, and the danger of a two-tiered "anti-aging" society   Dr Paul Nash is a Professor in the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. His research is focused on intersectional discrimination and stigma as well as health inequity predominantly for older minority and 'at risk' communities living with HIV. Paul is also a commissioner and co-chair of the aging caucus for the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV as well as being actively involved with many local advocacy and patient centered organizations. He works collaboratively and utilizes multi-disciplinary approaches to further translational and community engagement within Geroscience. Paul is committed to not only furthering the research agenda but also to widening accessibility to research, leading to evidence based practice and policy formation, as well as new academic and professional gerontological programs to translate research into accessible education. The Masters of Gerontology program at USC https://gero.usc.edu/admissions/academics/masters-programs/   Critical Questions for Ageing Societies – Bristol University Press https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-questions-for-ageing-societies   Contact Dr. Paul Nash: University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology   Email pnash@usc.edu   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 - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/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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