Hack My Age

Zora Benhamou
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 6min

Fasting, Ozempic, Flat Belly and Metabolism: Through the Menopause Lens - Cynthia Thurlow

Are you feeling confused about fasting, weight loss peptides, and nutrition, especially since most of the research seems to be on sedentary people who look nothing like you? If you're an active woman trying to figure out whether these trends and studies actually apply to you, this episode is for you. I'm joined by nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow, and together we unpack what the science really says and what it means for women like us. We cover: What metabolic health really means Whether fasting is the magic bullet, or a minefield, for active women The one experiment you absolutely should try for yourself What it means to "microdose" weight loss peptides Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, with over 25 years of experience in the world of health and wellness. She's done a couple of great TedX talks that hit the jackpot with over 15 million views for her second one (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and she has also been featured on ABC, FOX5, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Like me, she is on a mission to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond. themidlifepause.com – supplements (Discount code ZORA) cynthiathurlow.com/hrt (HRT provider guide) Contact Cynthia Thurlow Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaThurlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cynthia_thurlow_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Save 10% on MitoQ with code ZORA at mitoq.com Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before October 1, 2025 to win a Flexbeam Red Light Therapy Device. Or save 10% with code ZORA at recharge.health Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h

Should We Delay Menopause? What Extending Ovarian Life Means for How We Age - Lizellen LaFollete

Did you know that your ovaries are so much more than just for making babies? They don't just die after menopause and today we are going to learn so much more about their function, HRT and so much more with California OB-GYN Dr. Lizellen LaFollette We cover: How she treated her patients after the WHI came down with the headlines that estrogen causes cancer…which btw, it doesn't What her vision is for the future of menopause research and treatments for women What she learned at the Buck Institute of Aging through her research on ovarian aging And so much more Dr. Lizellen LaFollette is a board-certified OB-GYN with more than three decades of experience caring for women in the Bay Area in obstetrics, gynecology, menopause and aesthetics. Based in Greenbrae, California, she is known for her leadership in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. LaFollette has been an investigator and advisor for multiple studies in women's health, including research on preterm labor risk, inflammation biomarkers, and reproductive longevity through her work with the Buck Institute's Reproductive Longevity Consortium. She is so often voted "Top Doctor" by her local journals. And is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Her areas of focus include menopause management, reproductive aging, and reducing unnecessary cesarean sections, while continuing to integrate the latest innovations to improve women's health across the lifespan. You're going to love this conversation CONTACT Email: office@drlafollette.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlafollette/ Website: https://drlafollette.com Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here. Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before October 1, 2025 to win a Flexbeam Red Light Therapy Device. Or save 10% with code ZORA at recharge.health Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 29, 2025 • 53min

From Patches to Pills: A Guide To Understanding Your HRT (Hormone Therapy) Choices - Zora Benhamou

What does HRT mean and how do I choose the formula that's right for me? In this solo episode, I'm unpacking one of the most confusing parts of hormone therapy: the different delivery methods. From patches to pills to creams, I'll walk you through what's bioidentical, what isn't, and what you really need to know to make informed choices. We cover: Why the WHI study scared a generation of women and what it really showed The difference between FDA- and EMA-approved, compounded, bioidentical, and synthetic hormones The 3 types of natural estrogen (E1, E2, E3) and how they're used in therapy Oral estrogen and progesterone: pros, cons, and brand examples Transdermal patches, gels, creams, and sprays and which women like the most Cost and access: NHS, FDA, EMA, compounded, and private prescriptions By the end, you'll have a clear picture of the safest and most effective delivery methods, so you can feel confident talking to your doctor about what's right for you. 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. 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 Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before October 1, 2025 to win a Flexbeam Red Light Therapy Device. Or save 10% with code ZORA at recharge.health Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 1min

Midlife Metabolism Myths That Keep You Stuck (and How to Fix Them) - Philip Pape

Does your metabolism feel so slow it needs a motivational speech just to burn a single calorie? Then this episode is for you. Today I'm joined by fitness and nutrition coach Philip Pape, who breaks down the science (and myths) around metabolism and shows us how to take back control of our energy, strength, and body composition in midlife. You'll learn: The real reason for a slower metabolism (spoiler: it's not age) How hormones influence our ability to build and maintain muscle What is "menopenia"? The fastest way to boost metabolism naturally Why muscle is considered our "metabolic organ" Philip's take on GLP-1s, fasting, and blood flow restriction training Wits & Weights podcast https://www.witsandweights.com/podcast Menopause Fat Loss Over 40 Guide https://www.witsandweights.com/free/menopause-fat-loss-over-40-guide Strength Training for Hormone Health https://www.witsandweights.com/free/strength-training-for-hormone-health Contact Philip Pape Instagram - https://instagram.com/witsandweights Strength vs HRT https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870546/episodes/16539780 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. 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 Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 5min

Do This Before Joint Surgery: Longevity Tips from a Famous Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Vonda Wright

Have you ever heard of the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and wondered what it really means? If so, this episode is for you. Today I sit down with one of the most recognized orthopedic surgeons in the menopause space, a true advocate who's fighting tooth and nail to keep women strong, mobile, and independent as we age. Here's what we cover in this powerful conversation: Her experience speaking in front of the FDA to help remove the black box warning on estrogen Why she believes hormone therapy can be a game-changer for muscle, dementia, and cardiovascular health Her groundbreaking research on aging and muscle health Whether it's ever too late (or too risky) to start training Her take on the growing popularity of blood flow restriction bands The surprising prediction she made about my hips years ago just by looking at my scans How to know when it's really time to consider surgery Dr. Vonda Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized authority on active aging, and one of the few orthopedic surgeons in the world with dual fellowships in sports medicine and aging research. She is the founder of the Women's Health Conversations movement, author of multiple books including Fitness After 40 and soon to be released Unbreakable, and a sought-after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences from corporate boardrooms to global health stages. Dr. Wright's innovative approach combines cutting-edge orthopedic science with lifestyle strategies to help people not just extend their years, but live stronger, more mobile, and more vibrant lives well into midlife and beyond. Her book Unbreakable is coming out August 26th You can visit Dr. Wright's official site to pre-order and potentially receive a free bonus, such as early chapter access or special incentives www.theunbreakablebook.com More Books: STRONG: 4 steps to Body, Brains & Bliss, Fitness After 40, Younger in 8 weeks, Guide to Thrive, Masterful Care of the Aging Athlete Dr Wright has put menopause support all in one place with her course "Advanced Menopause Support" www.DrVonda.com Contact Dr. Vonda Wright Instagram: @DrVondaWright Website: www.DrVondaWright.com X: @DrVondaWright 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. 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 Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 18, 2025 • 58min

The Risk of Skipping HRT, According to the World's Leading Menopause Doctor - Dr. Louise Newson

Are you confused about all the conflicting information about menopause and not sure if you should or shouldn't be taking hormones? Do you want to hear what a true menopause doctor has to say about all this confusion? Then this episode with Dr. Louise Newson is for you. We cover: Why you and doctors themselves are so confused What you really need to do to arm yourself with information you can use Is HRT the magic bullet? What are the risks of not taking hormones? The one tip that makes your menopause transition the smoothest ever Is estrogen inflammatory or anti-inflammatory? Do women really need to consider testosterone therapy? and so much more Dr. Newson does not have any financial conflicts. She does not receive payment or sponsorship from and is not affiliated to any pharmaceutical company. Contact Dr. Louise Newson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor X: https://x.com/drlouisenewson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson Vote for the Dr. Louise Newson podcast: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/podcast-awards Balance App: https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/ Events: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/events Website: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ 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. 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 Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 15, 2025 • 37min

Menopause & Blood Sugar: How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor - Zora Benhamou

Did you know that one of the biggest drivers of menopause weight gain, brain fog, and energy crashes is related to your blood sugar levels? I just spent 2 weeks wearing a continuous glucose monitor, and the results were… are always so enlightening. We cover What is a CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor Why blood sugar matters even more in menopause Blood sugar 101 How stress impacts blood sugar and weight gain How to use a CGM Brands and costs My 2 week experiment results Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 1min

Why Your Supplements Don't Work - Jessica Kane

In this episode, we're diving deep into a lesser-known but crucial piece of the wellness puzzle: your cell membranes. Think of them as the gatekeepers of your health. And when they're compromised, everything from hormone balance to nutrient absorption can suffer. We cover: Why fixing "leaky cells" should come before supplements Why your cell membrane is the most underrated part of your cells—and how to protect it How hormone loss in menopause impacts cellular health What phosphatidylcholine (PC) is and why it matters The critical role of phospholipids in heart health The best foods to eat for resilient cell membranes Jess's personal wellness routine for longevity and energy Jess Kane is the Chief Brand Officer and co-owner of BodyBio, a third-generation, family-owned company dedicated to advancing cellular health through science-backed supplements. With a passion for wellness and a commitment to transparency, Jess leads BodyBio's mission to innovate and educate on products that support optimal health. She brings a blend of strategic insight and a deep understanding of nutritional science to her role, ensuring BodyBio remains a trusted brand for practitioners and consumers alike. Jess's leadership has helped BodyBio evolve as a pioneer in anti-toxin support and mitochondrial health, trusted by over 35,000 healthcare professionals worldwide. Body Bio products. Code ZORA for % off. Contact Jessica Kane Website: https://bodybio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesskane/ Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 1min

Best & Worst Hormones: The Doctor's Guide to DHEA, Testosterone & Safer Hormone Use - Dr. Daved Rosensweet

Are you confused about DHEA, testosterone, and all the hormone talk in menopause? Wondering which hormones are safe and which might be doing more harm than good? In this episode, I'm joined by menopause expert Dr. Daved Rosensweet, who's been treating women for nearly 40 years. He brings clarity to the hormone confusion and shares his clinical insights on how to use hormones safely, effectively, and with confidence. We cover: What DHEA actually does and whether it really raises testosterone Why some hormone creams and gels may contain hidden toxins The difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones Dr. Rosensweet's favorite formulas and delivery methods What every asymptomatic woman should know about protecting her long-term health https://iobim.org/book/ Menopause Method https://www.menopausemethod.com/ Institute of Bioidentical Hormones https://iobim.org/ Contact Dr. Daved Rosensweet Facebook: https://facebook.com/menopausedoctor Instagram: https://instagram.com/menopausedoctor Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠
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Aug 4, 2025 • 48min

Don't Take HRT Like This! Optimal Dosages, Delivery Methods and Forms - Zora Benhamou

In this solo episode, I'm answering your most frequently asked, and often misunderstood, questions about hormone therapy, pulled straight from the YouTube comment section. Whether you're just starting HRT or deep into your menopause journey, we cover the nuance, the science, and the practical tips that help you become the expert on your own body. If you've ever wondered why progesterone makes you anxious, how much estrogen is "enough," or what delivery method actually works best…you're not alone, and this episode is for you. What we cover in this episode: Should you cycle HRT after menopause…or go continuous? Why some women react poorly to progesterone What the research says about vaginal estradiol and clotting risk Why you should not apply estrogen to your chest What's really the "right" dose of estrogen gel or cream—and how to know if it's working How rectal progesterone compares to oral and vaginal The difference between birth control clotting risks vs. menopause HRT And why testing is essential to make sure your hormones are doing what you want them to do Karen Martel Hormones: Use code ZORA for 10% off at https://karenmartel.com/collections/all-products Episode on REMS Bone Scan: https://youtu.be/Z12HXo2uik4?si=Zha2dqxa0H-os7qM Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠

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