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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Nov 29, 2024 • 33min
Offsetting Meals, Alcohol and Stress With New Biohacks - Zora Benhamou
Join gerontologist Zora Benhamou to pick up new and unique hacks this holiday season to offset damage from overeating, over drinking and over stressing. Learn what we can do pre-meal and pre-travel to improve immune and gut function to keep the holidays happy and healthy. 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 timeline.com/zora Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage 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 December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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: Pre-meal hacks Post-meal hacks Which order to eat the foods on your plate How to stay active during the holidays Alcohol hacks and damage control A new Japanese ingredient for hangovers Top supplements for immune and gut health NuCalm (discount code ZORA) https://nucalm.com Bioptimizers MassZymes digestive enzymes (discount code HACKMYAGE) https://bioptimizers.com ZBiotics Sugar to Fiber https://zbiotics.com/ ZBiotics Pre-alcohol probiotic https://zbiotics.com/ Energy Bits chlorella (code ZORA) https://energybits.com Quicksilver Detox (code ZORA15) https://quicksilverscientific.com Beam Minerals (code ZORA) https://beamminerals.com/zora Mitopure Urolithin A https://timeline.com/zora Soltec sleep system (code ZORA) https://soltechealth.com Kion Essential Amino Acids (code ZORA) https://getkion.com/zora Natural Cellular Defense zeolites https://buywaiora.com/products/ncd-15-ml-plastic-bottle Dihydromyricetin DHM
Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 20min
What Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Tell You - Dr. Jenn Simmons
A visionary breast cancer surgeon turned integrative oncologist, Dr. Jenn Simmons is redefining the landscape of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Her groundbreaking approach combines: • Safe, pain-free, and accurate breast screening • Pioneering use of bioidentical hormone replacement for breast cancer patients • A mission to eliminate over-imaging, over-biopsy, over-diagnosis, and over-treatment Dr. Simmons empowers women to reclaim their hormonal health and embrace a life worth living. Her innovative methods not only save lives but also preserve quality of life, offering hope and vitality to those facing breast cancer. Author of the bestselling book "The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer," Dr. Simmons provides an invaluable resource for anyone navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. This comprehensive guide offers expert insights and compassionate support to patients and their loved ones. The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide Podcast: Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn https://keepingabreastwithdrjenn.buzzsprout.com/ QT imaging: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ https://auria.care/ code DRJENN20 Contact Dr. Jenn Simmons Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ Email: info@realhealthmd.comEmail: info@perfeqtionimaging.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjennsimmons YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons5127 Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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. Jenn's personal inspiration to becoming a breast cancer surgeon and oncologist How women truly feel with a breast cancer diagnosis Practical solutions to prevention of, screening for and treatment for breast cancer Statistics on survival rates of women undergoing different screening procedures Inspiration for anyone dealing with breast cancer Resources to follow Best breast screening practices Dr. Jenn's Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Mammography-Screening-Truth-Lies-Controversy/dp/1846195853 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkxnZNYBpR0 https://boobsdoc.com/
Nov 22, 2024 • 39min
54 Year Strong In Perimenopause, HRT Routine and How I Biohack Menopause
Join gerontologist Zora Benhamou on her personal journey from pre-menopause into late perimenopause. At 54, Zora still has a cycle and has been biohacking her journey through the perimenopause with success. Learn her techniques and discover what she learned from interviewing 230+ guests on menopause and longevity. 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 timeline.com/zora Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage 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 December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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: My perimenopause signs and symptoms When and how I started BHRT My personal benefits and risks for BHRT Which testing I do What works better for libido than testosterone My current BHRT routine What I learned about menopause from 230+ podcast guests My biohacks that made the perimenopause transition easy
Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Comparing Essential Amino Acids, BCAAs & Protein Powders For Muscle & Repair - Angelo Keely
Visit getkion.com/zora to try Kion essential amino acids for 20% off. My favorite is the mango! Today we meet Angelo Keely to discuss the importance of protein and amino acids for women and longevity. EEAs (Essential Amino Acids) are the most important for building muscle, healthy aging and just about every function in our body. Angelo is the co-founder and CEO of Kion. He leads the supplement and functional food company Kion, dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off all Kion products Contact Angelo Keely and Kion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kion Website: https://getkion.com/zora 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 timeline.com/zora Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage Visit http://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 December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 are EAAs and what are they for? How do we typically get amino acids in our diet? Why are certain protein sources better than others? What if you struggle eating the recommended amount of protein? Are EAAs a "luxury"? Can we get EEAs from meat, dairy and other protein sources? How does an EAA supplement compare to BCAAs, whey protein, beef, spirulina, collagen and creatine for hypertrophy? How digestion of protein changes with age and menopause How protein digestion differs from protein utilization What is the right proportion of EAA for the most optimal benefits What to look out for when buying an EAA supplement When is the best time to eat protein and take EAAs supplements? How Zora incorporated EAAs and protein pre and post hip surgery
Nov 15, 2024 • 52min
Exosomes vs Stem Cells For Joints, Skin and Hair - Dr. Sandra Kaufmann
Dr. Sandra Kaufmann started her career in the field of cellular biology. She got her Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology. And then she turned to medicine, and got a medical Degree at the University of Maryland. And for the last nearly decade she has been the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Florida. Everyone in the biohacking world knows Dr. Kaufmann and outside of this world she's been recognized as "Best in Medicine" by the American Health Council. Today we are taking a deep dive into Dr. Kaufmann's latest passion - exosomes - and what we need to know about them during our menopause transition. ClubExosome - https://clubexosome.com/ Next meet up in Las Vegas December 14, 2024 Contact Dr. Kaufmann Website: kaufmannprotocol.com Instagram kaufmannantiaging Facebook: Kaufmann Anti-Aging Institute Email: kaufmannaai@gmail.com Book 1: The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How To Stop It Book 2 : The Kaufmann Protocol – Aging Solutions PAST EPISODES: Brand New Supplement Solutions https://hackmyage.com/brand-new-supplement-solutions-for-women-in-midlife-dr-sandra-kaufmann/ 3 Brain Supplements To Keep Your Marbles https://hackmyage.com/3-supplements-dr-sandra-kaufmann/ 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 timeline.com/zora Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage 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 December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 are exosomes? Where do exosomes come from? What are the differences between exosomes and stem cells? Menopause symptoms exosomes are used for Do exosomes affect hormones? Who should not try exosome therapy? Exosomes vs ovarian rejuvenation treatments How to find a trustworthy doctor for exosome therapy

Nov 11, 2024 • 48min
233. Low vs High Dose Menopause Hormone Therapy - Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
Maria Claps is an FDN practitioner (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition), and Kristin Johnson is an NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner's Training) Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. They discovered that when they combine both individualized nutrition AND lifestyle changes tailored to a midlife woman's needs that includes mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education, it's a magic recipe that helps women thrive so that they can stop, reverse or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Together they wrote their first baby book "The Great Menopause Myth", which I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of before the interview. And it's great. It will be one of my bibles to refer to over and over again. Book: The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Mastering Midlife Mayhem support group: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/ Contact Kristin and Maria Website: https://wiseandwell.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 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 Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage Visit getkion.com/hack 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 November 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 HRT experiment on Puerto Rican women Estrace and risks of blood clotting and stroke What are physiologic doses of hormones Dosage vs actual levels of hormones High dose progesterone. Is it necessary? What are hormone receptors? What to do for heavy bleeding When to consider a hysterectomy Is low dose estrogen inflammatory? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
232. New Peptide Kills Senescent Skin Cells & Is The Most Effective For Menopause Skin - Alessandra Zonari
Alessandra Zonari, PhD is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at OneSkin, but she isn't your typical scientist. She's a visionary with a passion for longevity, skin regeneration, and the occasional karaoke jam. After earning a degree in stem cell biology, and a doctorate in skin regeneration and tissue engineering, Alessandra joined OneSkin in 2017 as a founding member and Chief Scientific Officer. Her contributions include 20+ papers, 3 patents, and the development of their proprietary OS-01 peptide. Try One Skin at 15% off with code ZORA at oneskin.co/ZORA Contact Alessandra Zonari and One Skin: website: https://www.oneskin.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneskin.co/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneskin/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Try Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimzers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Join Biohacking Menopause before December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 hormones affect skin - Should we care about wrinkles and aging skin? - What are senescent skin cells - Can skin formulations kill senescent cells? - Can stem cells repair tissue after an operation? - Which peptides are best for menopausal skin concerns? - Which are the best prevention methods for aging skin? - What to look out for in a good skincare product - Which ingredients and products do more harm than good - Why the OS-01 peptide is even better than other peptides - My personal experience with the One Skin brand --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
231. Q and A: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Bunions – Panda Li
Her innate curiosity and demand for excellence lead her to develop her skills as a strong diagnostician for any musculoskeletal issues from injuries related to elite athletic performance to chronic pain. Panda is also a qualified women's & men's pelvic health physiotherapist treating issues ranging from incontinence, pre/post-natal care to sexual dysfunction. Panda is also a qualified Women's & Men's Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Lactation (breastfeeding) Pain Physiotherapist. She is an Integrated Systems Model©™ and Connect Therapy©™ Certified Practitioner. In addition, she is a Clinical Pilates Practitioner, Certified Menopause Health Physiotherapist and qualified in the area of Ergonomics & Injury Prevention. Contact Panda Li: Website: www.physiomotion.com.hk Email: info@physiomotion.com.hk Tel: +852 2525 8168 Whatsapp: +852 6996 0495 PhysioMotion socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/physiomotionhk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physiomotionhk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physiomotionhk Panda socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panda_li88/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pandali/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Join Biohacking Menopause before December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 covered: - Knee osteoarthritis - Shock wave therapy uses and effectiveness of the Magnetolith - Bunions – Can you reverse them? Most effective practices to alleviate the pain - Spinal cord injuries and what to do with residual pain post recovery. - Aches, beginnings of hip pains and frozen shoulder. Is it menopause or something else? - Why Kaatsu training (Blood Flow Restriction Bands) may help frozen shoulder. - Hip and knee surgeries – complications and outcomes today vs yesterday - Success rates of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy- Will robots and AI replace manual therapy? - What to do when one leg is longer than the other post hip surgery Meet Panda Li, an Australian Chinese Physiotherapist and the founder of PhysioMotion. Panda's extensive career includes being a former Hong Kong Olympic Team Physiotherapist focusing in sports and spinal injuries. She is a skilled diagnostician who identifies where musculoskeletal issues from injuries related to elite athletic performance to chronic pain arise from. She treats patients ranging from sports injuries, women's & men's health to elite athletic performance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Nov 1, 2024 • 57min
230. Getting Strong In Menopause Is More Than You Think - Selene Yeager
Selene Yeager is host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, off road racer, and former All-American Ironman triathlete. Selene Yeager is leading the way for so many of us women who are older and active. Many of her followers are over 50 and 60 and are still professional athletes hitting records, climbing mountains and winning races, outright, over the guys. Strong course : https://www.womensperformance.com/a/2147632866/LY75ifrR On sale: November 13-20, 2024 Course begins: December 1, 2024 PAST EPISODES: Badass & Fast After 50, Maintaining Energy, Fitness and Body Composition through menopause How To Sail Through Menopause How to Navigate Menopause and HRT Wisely Contact Selene Yeager Website: seleneyeager.contently.com Facebook: FitChick - Selene YeagerX: @FitChick3 https://twitter.com/fitchick3Instagram: @FitChick3 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 Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage Visit getkion.com/hack for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co Join Biohacking Menopause before December 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. 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 important is it to focus on getting stronger Losing weight vs building muscle Muscle mass vs strength vs power How to improve muscle strength and mass Dieting culture Menopause training tips What are myokines and how do they affect muscle? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
229. Progesterone Dos and Don'ts - Carol Petersen
Carol Petersen is a compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is also a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. She is associated with the International College of Integrated Medicine, the American College of Apothecaries, the American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. She was also founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association. She is the chair for the Integrative Medicine Consortium. Carol also co-hosts a radio program called "Take Charge of your Health" which airs in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research and co-owns an alternative medicine practice. Past episodes: The Verdict on Menopause Hormone Testing - Accurate or Waste of Money? What's Better? Compounded or Pharmaceutical HRT for Menopause Hormones? Contact Carol Petersen: Website: http://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewellnessbydesignproject Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessCarol/ Email: carol@thewellnessbydesignproject.com 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 Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage Visit getkion.com/hack for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Join Biohacking Menopause before November 1, 2024 to win a bottle of Oxford Healthspan's Primeadine spermidine valued at ($90). 15% off with code ZORA here. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age https://www.facebook.com/HackMyAge Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingwomen50 Instagram: @HackMyAge https://www.instagram.com/HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com https://hackmyage.com Biohacking Menopause membership group https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: All things progesterone Differences among progesterone, progestin and progestogen The surprising truth about "Natural" Bioidentical hormones…is it a yam, is it natural, really? What the problem is with taking birth control for menopause How to avoid a hysterectomy Can you take progesterone while on an IUD? How to decipher synthetic vs bioidentical hormones in studies How creatine can help methylation The oral estrogen that does not increase stroke and blood clots --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support


