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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Aug 26, 2024 • 26min
218. I Didn't Have Menopause, Silent Killers and Global Menopause Misunderstandings - Zora Benhamou
Enjoy this solo episode with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou on what are the biggest myths and peeves she finds from interviewing over 100 women from 21 different countries. We cover: What women around the world are saying about menopause Zora's 3 biggest peeves about menopause Silent killers of menopause What we can do to overcome menopause stigma Myths and truths of menopause around the world Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Join Biohacking Menopause before September 1, 2024 to win a TruDiagnostics biological age test kit. 15% off with code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
217. Estrogen Weight Gain - Myth or Truth? - Rowan Sanderson
Rowan Sanderson had a successful career working in the financial district of London for 15 years before experiencing a spectacular burn out, break down and then a renaissance. It was during this medieval dark age of life that he found Functional medicine and realized that not only would it hold the key to unlocking his own health issues, but there wasn't anyone who DID NOT need it in their lives. Rowan has 7 years retraining in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, several other schools of nutrition and then health coaching before studying Functional Medicine with the one and only Chris Kresser at the CIFM (now Kresser Institute). Rowan was one of the first practitioners to embrace the DUTCH test in Europe over 10 years ago and has consistently used this, learnt and evolved from the lab findings and insights. Up to 35% discount on a year's subscription to the Renewal community. Course worth £600 - https://www.hormonebalanceclinic.io/002-ZB Contact Rowan Sanderson: Website : www.hormonebalanceclinic.io Instagram : hormonebalanceclinic.io Renewal Community : https://www.hormonebalanceclinic.io/Services Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Join Biohacking Menopause before September 1, 2024 to win a TruDiagnostics biological age test kit. 15% off with code ZORA here. Podcast on biological age testing with Hannah Went: https://hackmyage.com/does-menopause-affect-our-pace-of-aging-biological-age-testing-and-delaying-menopause-hannah-went/ 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 some women gain weight on HRT and others don't The real solutions to burning HRT fat Top 3 biohacks for increasing muscle while on hormone therapy The unusual correlation of progesterone to blood glucose rises How gut health influences hormones, immunity and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Aug 12, 2024 • 48min
216. Travel Hacks, How To Pack, What I Take & The Most Important Tip For HRT - Zora Benhamou
Enjoy this solo episode with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou on biohacks for travel on long haul flights, what she takes in her suitcase and the most important travel tip for all women on HRT. We cover: What to do before taking off How to pack and how Zora packs as a digital nomad What you can do in flight for the best sleep and overcome jet lag What to do when you land 10% off on Kaatsu bands with discount code ZORA at kaatsu.com or email Zora if you are out of the US - zora@hackyage.com Drink HRW molecular hydrogen water. 10% off with code ZORA at drinkhrw.com Lambs anti-radiation clothing. Google Translate Peluva shoes : discount code LONGEVITY Reishi Max: 10% off Astaxanthin by Nibu Naturals: 20% off code ZORA Magnesium Breakthrough by Biooptimizers : 15% off code HACKMYAGE Flexbeam: Discount code ZORA Herbatonin: 10% off code ZORA NuCalm : 10% off code ZB10-0FF Blog article: Dining Out Hacks Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Join Biohacking Menopause before September 1, 2024 to win a TruDiagnostics biological age test kit. 15% off with code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Aug 5, 2024 • 27min
215. Q and A: HRT weight gain, is bioidentical just marketing and what are compounded hormones? - Zora Benhamou
Enjoy this short Q and A session with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou who quickly answers questions from her community We cover: Weight gain when starting HRT Are bioidentical hormones just a marketing ploy? Are FDA approved hormones the best choice? What are compounded hormones? Are compounded formulas dangerous? Carol Petersen episode 199 - https://hackmyage.com/whats-better-compounded-or-pharmaceutical-hrt-for-menopause-hormones-carol-petersen/ Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Join Biohacking Menopause before September 1, 2024 to win a TruDiagnostics biological age test kit. 15% off with code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 14min
214. Top hormone disruptors, how to hack toxicity, DES & restoring hormone balance - Dr. Lindsey Berkson
Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is an integrative medicine practitioner who is an agile thinker with tons of clinical, academic and scientific experience. She is nearly 76 and has been practicing in the health and wellness space for about 5 decades. A true pioneer in the functional medicine space. She is known for specializing in complex cases, high-risk hormonal patients, and severe gastroenterologic cases. She's been in practice since the mid 1970's and as an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist since the early 1980's. Dr. Berkson has also been a peer-review published researcher with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Free Radical Biology & Medicine. She now works remotely as a consultant and can also work with your own doctors and become part of your personalized healthcare team. Contact Dr. Lindsey Berkson: Website: https://drlindseyberkson.com/ Instagram: @dlberkson https://www.instagram.com/dlberkson/ Facebook: @Dr.LindseyBerkson https://www.facebook.com/Dr.LindseyBerkson/ Everything Hormones CME Course https://drlindseyberkson.com/everythinghormones/ Dr. Berkson's books: https://drlindseyberkson.com/store/ Receptor Detox : https://drlindseyberkson.com/bioticsproducts/ Membership program : https://drlindseyberkson.com/membership/ Dr. Berksons free webinars: https://drlindseyberkson.substack.com/s/webinars SweatPals app : https://sweatpalsapp.com/ Karen Martel podcast "The Great Estrogen Debate" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iguu9DBXjJc&t=4378s Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Join Biohacking Menopause before Aug 1, 2024 to win a Glycanage biological age test kit. 15% off with code ZORA here 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. Lindsey Berkson's personal health journey with DES Diethylstilbestrol How DES downregulates tumor suppressor genes Gender bending, infertility, cancer and toxic exposures The de-evolution of humanity What she, as a 76 year old does to hack her age How to lower exposure to hormone disruptors The most disruptive toxic element Why most doctors don't understand hormones in menopause How to find the best menopause doctor for you --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jul 22, 2024 • 57min
213. How To Prepare For Your First Menopause Doctor Visit - Zora Benhamou
We covered: My personal experience getting started with menopause How to decide when to get help How do you know if you're in perimenopause How to find a menopause doctor Questions you must ask the doctor Questions the doctor must ask you What happens when ovarian hormones decline Risks of not treating hormone deficiency How and where to apply hormones Menopause treatments to avoid Oral vs transdermal estrogen How to initiate shared informed decision making Steps to take before you leave the appointment Do you need to test and if so, what? Women's International Pharmacy womensinternational.com Professional Compounding Centers of America https://www.pccarx.com/Resources/FindACompounder Find a menopause doctor: https://hackmyage.com/find-a-menopause-doctor/ Menopause symptoms: https://hackmyage.com/most-common-and-uncommon-menopause-symptoms/ List of questions for you and your doctor: https://hackmyage.com/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-menopause-appointment/ This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here. Download the Hack My Age menopause programs to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the Biohacking Menopause https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 19min
212. Menopause Treatments And Attitudes In Europe - Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken
We covered: Menopause treatment in Europe and particularly in Holland Which countries in Europe are more progressive Menopause guidelines and doctor training in Europe The attitudes of women and practitioners (GPs) toward HRT in Europe What our guest is going to do with the 7 million euro grant for menopause research and how she got it. What hot flashes put us more at risk for Mental health and menopause Tips on how to ease through menopause and lower the symptoms How women differ from men in medicine and what needs to change in the curriculum and in the workplace in Europe The best way to get information on menopause The big myths of menopause in Europe Testosterone recommendations from the International Menopause Society Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken is born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland. Completed her medical education at the University of Amsterdam. Since 1994 she has been a gynecologist at the OLVG (Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis is a major clinical hospital situated near Oosterpark in Amsterdam in the Netherlands). Chairman Dutch Menopause Society. Board of IMS (International Menopause Society) Member of the Editorial Board of the website www.vrouwenindeovergang.nl . Contact point Social Card VGV Amsterdam. Member of the NVOG (Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology) Guidelines writers group. Member of the Board of VPG (Reproductive Medicine department) Pillar NVOG. Teacher training in menopause nurses at Erasmus MC Rotterdam - Erasmus University Medical Center, the largest and one of the most authoritative scientific University Medical Centers in Europe Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/global-consensus-testosterone-english.pdf RESOURCES: Female androgen insufficiency: the Princeton consensus statement on definition, classification, and assessment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11937111/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7098532/levels. Association between testosterone levels and bone mineral density in females aged 40–60 years from NHANES 2011–2016: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-21008-7 Effect of Testosterone Treatment on Volumetric Bone Density and Strength in Older Men With Low Testosterone: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2604138 Testosterone deficiency in women: etiologies, diagnosis, and emerging treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11991434/ Higher serum free testosterone concentration in older women is associated with greater bone mineral density, lean body mass, and total fat mass: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/4/989/2720846 Testosterone pellet therapy alone or in combination with low-dose E2 pellet therapy improved spine and hip BMD. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1094695023000422 Contact Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken: Website: https://demenopauzespecialist.nl/dorenda-van-dijken/ Website: https://www.olvg.nl/zorgverleners/drs-d-k-e-van-dijken/ This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here. Download the Hack My Age menopause programs to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the Biohacking Menopause community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 19min
211. Your Brain On And Off Hormones, Dementia Prevention, and The One Menopause Symptom You Didn't Know About - Dr. Fiona Lovely
We cover: What happens to the brain with and without hormones What women feel during perimenopause that may be related to the brain The impact of estrogen on memory, cognition and comprehension Does progesterone or progestin help or hurt the brain Can you reverse dementia? How to become a superager What can and cannot hormone therapy do for brain health Top tips on how to prevent dementia What the latest research shows about women's brain health The one menopause symptom you never heard about (and need to know) Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. Her practice focus is to find the root cause of dis-ease, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness.She has lectured on the topics of women's health, hormone balance and brain function extensively. She is the creator and host of a popular long-running podcast on the passage of perimenopause called Not Your Mother's Menopause. A million + people around the world have downloaded the podcast, listening in to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual journey of menopause.Dr Lovely is the Creator of the Menopause Doula coaching program and founder of the Menopause Doula Society. She has been called The Hormone Oracle and 'the fixer of weird sh*t'; a disruptor of unhealthy patterns in the body and the mind, an agent provocateur in the arena of Women's Healthcare for 20+ years. Her mission is to share info to empower women and pull back the curtain to reveal the good-ness that is possible at midlife. She has a vision of the time where the world is a kinder, gentler place and the taboos of menopause no longer exist. The Brain Health Master Course for Women https://dr-fiona-lovely.ck.page/4b3cb0ef9b The Menopause Doula Program is launching in the autumn of 2024. Waitlist: https://dr-fiona-lovely.ck.page/57621a6fcc Contact Dr. Fiona Lovely Instagram: @drfionalovely https://instagram.com/drfionalovely TikTok: @drfionalovely https://tiktok.com/@drfionalovely Website: www.drlovely.comPodcast : Not Your Mother's Menopause https://open.spotify.com/show/2mL17E1ITrGwcaSQRKVymd This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here. Check out the Menopause Method training for doctors and medical professionals to learn how to prescribe hormone therapy for women in menopause. Go to the Institute of Menopause Medicine's website iobim.org or menopausemethod.com to make an appointment to learn more and use the code ZORA for a discount. Download the Hack My Age menopause programs to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the Biohacking Menopause community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age https://facebook.com/hackmyage Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingwomen50 Instagram: @HackMyAge https://instagram.com/hackmyage Website: HackMyAge.com Biohacking Menopause membership group https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 32min
210. A Different Approach To Menopause Hormone Dosing, Is There Any Benefit To Cycling HRT? - Dr. Felice Gersh
We covered: Supraphysiologic dosing - good or bad? What is the optimal dosing of hormones? What we need to know about low vs optimal dosing of hormones Is there any sense to cycle progesterone? What research says about hormones and what we need to look out for Why some women gain weight on HRT and how to avoid it Perimenopausal dosing of HRT vs Post-menopausal dosing Where are the gaps in current research on menopause hormone therapy what areas need more investigation to provide clearer guidance for practitioners and patients? Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases.Dr. Felice loves writing and lecturing. She has been around the world presenting on women's health issues and she regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals. You may have already heard Dr. Felice on the podcasting circuit or in popular media like Cosmopolitan, Shape and Health magazines talking about her specialty - PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), menopause and other issues related to women's health. Free Ebook: Menopause SOS E-book what you can do from a lifestyle view to optimize your health during the menopause transition. https://integrativemgi.com/lp/menopause-sos/ Book: Menopause: 50 Things You Need To Know https://amzn.to/3ZthEPL EPISODES: Episode 85: Measuring Biological Age, Menopause Age and Glycanage with Nicolina Lauc Episode 129: Hormone Therapy for Menopause - Good or Bad? Episode 178: Mammograms - Safe or Dangerous? Contact Dr. Felice Gersh: Website: https://integrativemgi.com/ Telephone: (949) 753-7475 Facebook: @inegrative MGI Facebook: @felicegershmd Twitter: @DrFeliceGersh Instagram: @dr.felicegersh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/ Youtube: @FeliceGershMD Newsletter This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here. Check out the Menopause Method training for doctors and medical professionals to learn how to prescribe hormone therapy for women in menopause. Go to the Institute of Menopause Medicine's website iobim.org to make an appointment to learn more and use the code ZORA for a discount. Download the Hack My Age menopause programs to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the Biohacking Menopause community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit here for 15% off with the 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
209. Menopause Weight Gain and My Personal Biohacks for Better Body Composition at 54 Part 2 – Zora Benhamou
This is a two part series where we cover the changes in body composition during the menopause transition and my personal routine. Listen to Part 1 first right here. What we cover: How I maintain body composition while treating osteoarthritis Exercise and my personal fitness goals Hypertrophy vs Strength vs power What your movements of choice depend on A pillar of longevity and biohack no one talks about What I generally recommend and what I actually do The importance of play and strong resting Are fitness trackers and biofeedback necessary? Fatigue and how to overcome it What happens to sleep during perimenopause The low hanging fruit of sleep optimization My personal sleep hygiene routine and hacks for when I am not perfect Cortisol, aging and menopause HPA axis explained My personal stress hacks for a stronger body My thoughts on weight loss peptides Best resources for a better menopause body Buy Eating For Longevity Cookbook and meal planner Take the Menopause Quiz: https://www.hackmyage.com Health Optimization Summit June 15 – 16, 2024 Use code NATHALIE for 10% off Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford, UK June 28 - 29, 2024 : Use code ZORA30 for 30 pounds off! This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here. Check out the Menopause Method training for doctors and medical professionals to learn how to prescribe hormone therapy for women in menopause. Go to the Institute of Menopause Medicine's website iobim.org or menopausemethod.com to make an appointment to learn more and use the code ZORA for a discount. Download the Hack My Age menopause programs to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the Biohacking Menopause community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a bottle of Karen Martel's Hormone Cream. Join before July 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Karen Martel Hormones for 10% off with the code ZORA here. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support


