Hack My Age
Zora Benhamou
Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post-menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing 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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Jan 3, 2025 • 21min
Menopause Year In Review 2024 & What's To Come In 2025?
Did menopause have it's moment in 2024? Hack My Age reflections on 2024 and projections for 2025. Discover this and more with gerontologist and menopause advocate Zora Benhamou. We cover 2024 personal reflections 2024 accomplishments for menopause What 2025 holds for Zora personally What 2025 holds for menopause research and women in the transition The White House Menopause Initiative Breakthrough brain imaging research World Menopause Day Theme Hormone therapy safety research Book: The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi Give thanks to our sponsors Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before February 1, 2025 to win Kion Essential Amino Acids. 20% off with code ZORA. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com
Dec 30, 2024 • 54min
Menopause - Hormone - Gut Connection - Dr. Indra Barathan
Indra Barathan is a dedicated medic with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field. Her unwavering passion lies in helping individuals understand their bodies and empowering them to regain balance in their lives. In 2015, she established the Dr. Indra Clinic, a collaborative care clinic that utilizes a functional medicine approach to support individuals with multiple long-term conditions. At the core of Indra's practice is a unique philosophy: she believes in understanding the person behind the medical condition. This holistic approach allows her to connect with each patient on a deeper level, recognizing that they hold the answers to their own health challenges. A TEDX speaker and presenter at numerous conferences, Dr. Indra empowers audiences with her insights. Additionally, she is a founding member of the British College of Functional Medicine. Appointments: https://drindra.co.uk/services/appointments/ Vitality health screening: https://drindra.co.uk/services/vitality/ Contact Dr. Indra Barathan Website: https://drindra.co.uk Instagram: @drindrasfmp Email pa@drindra.co.uk Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: Dr. Indra's path to functional medicine The real definition of functional medicine, health and root cause How to uncover the root causes of issues The hormone - menopause - gut connection What is leaky gut? How does gut health change in perimenopause and post menopause?
Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 14min
Dos and Dont's of Progesterone and Best Ways To Test It - Kitty Martone
A holistic health educator, nutritional counselor, and master herbalist with over 17 years of experience in gut and hormone health. Kitty Martone leads social outreach and education for Ona's Plant Based Naturals and has authored three books on gut health. She is the host of the long running *Stuff Your Doctor Should Know* podcast. She has built a large and supportive Facebook community where she guides women towards better health. Alongside her husband, a chiropractor with 20 years of experience, she co-owns Dedicated Wellness, where they serve the special needs community, pregnant women, and others seeking holistic care. Onas: https://us.onasnatural.com/ Use code ZORA for 10% off Contact Kitty Martone: Website: https://healthygutgirl.com/ Podcast: What Your Doctor Should Know https://healthygutgirl.com/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthygutgirl/ Facebook group: Estrogen Dominance Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426024567689906/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before April 1, 2025 to win menopause giveaways Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: The progesterone gut connection Progesterone as a precursor of adrenaline Benefits and risks of high dose progesteron Ways to test progesterone Progesterone Dos and Donts Does high dose progesterone saturate the estrogen receptors? New studies on progesterone and arterial health Is vaginal progesterone better?
Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 21min
What Women Need To Know About Psilocybin For Anxiety, Depression, Body Dysmorphia & Sexual Dysfunction - Jennifer Chesak
Jennifer Chesak is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. She is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker, and her work has appeared in several national and international publications, including the Washington Post and BBC. Chesak earned her master of science in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill, and she currently teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University. Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ Book: The Psilocybin Handbook for Women Matt Zemon episode: Psychedelics for Anxiety, Libido, and Pain - Safe or Risky? Contact Jennifer Chesak Website: http://www.jenniferchesak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenchesak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenchesakThreads: https://www.threads.com/jenchesak Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/jenchesak Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenchesak Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchesak/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com.https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: What is the difference between psilocybin and other psychedelics? What is psilocybin used for and is it legal? How might psilocybin help with peri/post menopause? How magic mushrooms influence hormones What a journey looks like and how to prepare for it What a woman needs to know about psychedelic retreats How to find a safe, reputable and trustworthy doctor, therapist or facilitator Anti-inflammatory effects on joint pain and hot flashes How sexual dysfunction, body dysmorphia and depression may improve Contraindications and risks of psychedelics
Dec 20, 2024 • 56min
Mammograms, Ultrasounds, QT scans and Thermography - What's Best? - Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
Dr. Elizabeth Yurth is best known as a regenerative and anti-aging doctor who has helped hundreds of women just like us solve joint pain, menopause problems, inflammaging and just get back to our balanced and energetic selves. Trained in cellular medicine, in 2006 she co-founded The Boulder Longevity Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Go to boulderlongevity.com and you can read all about her background as a double board-certified doctor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation AND Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine and all the fellowships and academies she is a part of. Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ PODCAST EPISODES WITH DR. YURTH Save Your Joints, Hormones & Injuries, Regenerative Medicine and Osteoarthritis – Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Manage Menopause, HRT & Understand Hormones At 50+ – Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Mitochondria 101, Why NR Is Dangerous & How To Optimize Mitochondria To Prevent Disease Heart Disease Facts Cardiologists Don't Tell Menopausal Women Human Optimization Academy: www.bli.academy BLI Academy courses: https://bli.academy/courses/BLI Academy new course LABS 101: https://bli.academy/labs-101/ Contact Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Instagram: http://instagram.com/dryurth Instagram: http://instagram.com/boulderlongevityinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoulderLongevityInstitute/ Website: https://boulderlongevity.com/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for 15% off with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: Mammograms - the good, the bad and the ugly Do mammograms really save lives? Who and when to take mammograms Is radiation from mammograms really that harmful? Alternative breast screening tools Benefits and drawbacks to thermography, ultrasound and other screening tools Which screening tools are most accurate, most accessible and cost effective The newest screening tool that uses tears What defines a woman at high risk for breast cancer Which screening tools are best for high risk populations Are we overdiagnosing or underdiagnosing? When to get a biopsy Hacks for taking any radiation based screening What Dr. Yurth personally recommends to her patients RESOURCES: https://www.acr.org/Media-Center/ACR-News-Releases/2018/New-Study-Cements-Fact-That-Mammography-is-a-Primary-Factor-in-Reduced-Breast-Cancer-Deaths https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-020-01163-2 https://www.acr.org/Media-Center/ACR-News-Releases/2018/New-Study-Cements-Fact-That-Mammography-is-a-Primary-Factor-in-Reduced-Breast-Cancer-Deaths
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
Tried & True Menopause Relief Strategies - Dr. Mariza Snyder
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women's hormone expert and the author of eight books: The newest book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, focuses on solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause and the #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing women's hormones naturally. For the past fifteen years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, metabolic health, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the top rated Energized Podcast, (with over 10 million downloads) designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and supplementation. Contact Dr. Mariza Snyder Website: https://drmariza.com Email support@drmariza.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder X: https://x.com/drmariza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/ Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: Essential oils for menopause The foundation for treating menopause symptoms Hormone therapy vs essential oils Nutrition for hot flashes, poor sleep, and weight gain Best supplements for menopause Dr. Mariza's personal menopause journey
Dec 13, 2024 • 31min
Quick Rundown of The Best Menopause Supplements
Join gerontologist and menopause educator Zora Benhamou to get the quick run down on which supplements women going through the menopause transition need to focus on. These recommendations come from her experience and the feedback from her Biohacking Menopause community who are hacking hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, poor sleep, weak muscles and osteopenia. Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ Give thanks to our sponsors Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Membership group: Biohacking Menopause Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover Estrogen metabolism supplements Supplements for common menopausal symptoms How to test for deficiencies Pycnogenol and what its for EGCG and other supplements for joints Bone supplements - AlgaeCal, Bone Restore and Strontium The new muscle and brain supplement that isn't creatine DISCOUNT CODES Qualia Mind https://qualialife.com/hackmyage Code: HACKMYAGE Kion essential amino acids https://getkion.com/zora Code: ZORA Quicksilver Scientific Methyl B Complex https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/zora Code: ZORA15 Primeadine spermidine https://oxford-healthspan.myshopify.com/zora Code: ZORA Bioptimizers magnesium and mushroom breakthrough http://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Code: HACKMYAGE Timeline Urolithin A https://timeline.com/zora Code: ZORA Symposium Natural Health Herbatonin (plant melatonin) https://www.symphonynaturalhealth.com/ZORA Code: ZORA BEAM multimineral shot http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Code: ZORA Morphus pycnogenol https://wearemorphus.com/zorabenhamou Code: ZORA Dr. Amie Hornaman https://thefixxrs.com/zora Code: ZORA
Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
Is Your Mineral Supplement Depleting Your Own Minerals? - Caroline Alan
Coming from a career in the corporate world, Caroline Alan found herself struggling physically, mentally, and energetically. As a woman juggling career, motherhood, and the multitude of expectations placed on a professional woman, she was repeatedly told that her issues were "just normal." Thankfully, she refused to accept that answer. During her journey back to health, Caroline encountered plant-based minerals and their incredible ability to support a return to natural balance in the body. As a result, she has become devoted to educating people about the benefits and dangers of mineral replenishment and the specific efficacy of plant-based humic and fulvic substances. Website (USA): www.beamminerals.com Website (UK/EU): www.longevity-essentials.com Buy Beam Minerals with code ZORA for 20% off http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Contact Caroline Alan and Beam Minerals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@beammineralsofficial X: https://x.com/beamminerals Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: How menopause affects minerals Do you really have a mineral deficiency? How standard mineral supplements may be creating other deficiencies Shocking truth where minerals come from The best mineral test Fulvic vs humic minerals Can minerals help with menopause symptoms?
Dec 6, 2024 • 58min
Where DEXA Goes Wrong & A Better Way to Screen Bones - Gary Rhodes
Over the past decade, Rhodes has dedicated his efforts to promoting awareness and education on the vital importance of muscle and bone health. His proven track record includes guiding company founders to establish strong brands and become recognized leaders in their respective markets. Committed to a lifelong pursuit of optimal health and wellness, Rhodes shares his passion for vitality with his network, loved ones, and even competitors, aiming to foster a healthier future for individuals and the planet alike. In addition, Gary has also led international expansion, specifically in the areas of osteogenic loading, emphasizing the importance of bone health on a global scale. Gary has spearheaded a collaborative effort involving professionals, investors, academics, and universities to realize a cutting-edge vision for premier clinics focused on muscle and bone health. Screen my Bones - https://www.screenmybones.com/ Performance Health Msk - https://www.performancehealthmsk.com/ Contact Gary Rhodes Website: https://www.garyrhodes.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyrhodes360/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biohacker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screenmybones/ Holiday Gift Guide 2024 - https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024 Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for 15% off with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: Is the DEXA and bone screening a scam? Accuracy in bone screening technology Does osteoporosis always mean fractures? DEXA alternatives When is the best time to screen bones? DEXA vs REMS scans Bone density vs bone quality vs bone strength Costs of bone scanning Is osteoporosis reversible? How to increase bone density by 14.7% in 6 months Can you safely live a healthy life with osteoporosis?
Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 25min
Menopause Stress, Magnetic Tech & Why HRV Is Meaningless - Dan Cohen
Dan Cohen, MD is a neurologist, innovator and sleep technology expert who has dedicated his career to helping people sleep better in the fields of medical technology and health products. Cohen previously co-founded and managed a company that launched the Breathe Right Strips. He invented the first automated sleep disorders diagnostic equipment for sleep labs and sleep professionals, growing the market from 300 to 3,000 labs in the late 90s. Dan has spent more than 15 years researching and testing technology to improve sleep quality. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Soltec Health, where he helps us get better sleep, by managing the autonomic nervous system through magnetic fields, habituation and entrainment methods to impact our overall health. Holiday Sale - $800 off the SOLTEC System -- www.soltechealth.com/buy-now Extra $100 off with code ZORA Contact Dan Cohen and Soltec Website: https://www.soltechealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOLTECHEALTH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soltechealth/ X: https://x.com/@SoltecHealth Holiday Gift Guide: https://hackmyage.com/biohackingfavoriteschristmas2024/ Black Friday 2024 offers: https://HackMyAge.com/blackfriday2024 Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before January 1, 2025 to win Theranordic Daily Healthy Fibre and Optimized Enzymes. First 5 new members win! 10% off with code ZORA at theranordic.com. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: Why stress is more important than sleep What happens to the brain while asleep How neuroplasticity can change with magnetic technology The connection between stress reduction and sleep quality Why HRV is an inaccurate measure for stress 3 ways to get better sleep Why brain entrainment and habituation are better ways to improve stress, anxiety, and PTSD How the Soltec technology works while asleep
