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Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Zora Benhamou 416 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Hosted by gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast explores ways to optimize and upgrade the experience of peri- and post-menopause. Featuring expert guests from around the world, episodes cover topics like hormones, longevity, and practical biohacking strategies. The show aims to cut through the noise and empower women to make this life stage smoother and more positive.

Episodes

Gut Researcher Busts Gluten Myths and the Real Cause of Menopause Bloating - Jess Biesiekierskie, PhD
Gut Researcher Busts Gluten Myths and the Real Cause of Menopause Bloating - Jess Biesiekierskie, PhD Aug 21, 2026 01:09:48 Have you been struggling with gut issues for years, or suddenly have bloating, weird pain or digestive problems now that menopause is here? Are you one of those who cut out gluten hoping for relief, only to feel just as lousy (or worse)? We cover: Why your gut goes a little haywire in menopause, and why it has nothing to do with "just getting older" The gluten truth that made me rethink everyt
A CGM for Your Hormones: Daily Testing That Ends the Perimenopause Guessing Game - Rosemary MacKenzie
A CGM for Your Hormones: Daily Testing That Ends the Perimenopause Guessing Game - Rosemary MacKenzie Aug 17, 2026 01:05:09 Have you ever asked your doctor to test your hormones, and were told there's no point because you're in perimenopause? Or maybe you started an estrogen patch, felt amazing for a week, and then suddenly felt worse and had no idea why? We cover: Why one blood test can show two completely opposite results in the same cycle (and why doctors stopped testing altogether) The overlooked hormone that c
Birth Control, Pellets, and Breast Screening When on HRT - Zora Benhamou
Birth Control, Pellets, and Breast Screening When on HRT - Zora Benhamou Aug 14, 2026 23:45 Are you confused about taking the pill for menopause? Are you wondering why no one talks about pellets? And have you thought that if HRT is so breast protective, why do we need mammograms anymore? We cover: Whether the pill or HRT is the smarter move when you're still cycling How the pill disguises menopause Why no one is talking about pellets Are mammograms necessary if you are on HRT?
Biohacking Autism and Caregiver Burnout: When Staying Healthy Isn't Optional  - Nadia Elkhatib
Biohacking Autism and Caregiver Burnout: When Staying Healthy Isn't Optional - Nadia Elkhatib Aug 10, 2026 01:08:50 Are you a mom who has put her own health on the back burner because someone else needs you more? Or maybe you're caring for a child with autism or an aging parent and have no idea where to even begin when it comes to your own wellbeing?  We cover: What 21 years of caring for a child with autism actually taught one mom about the human body Why caregivers are silently aging faster and what to do
Stop Supplementing, Start Replenishing: Minerals in Menopause - Caroline Alan
Stop Supplementing, Start Replenishing: Minerals in Menopause - Caroline Alan Aug 7, 2026 01:05:48 Are you taking your supplements, eating well, maybe even on HRT, but you're still exhausted, still not sleeping, still dealing with brain fog and hair loss? Did you know that if you are taking calcium supplements for your bones, this could actually backfire and deplete your bones of minerals?  We cover: Why taking more calcium can actually lower how much your body absorbs The surprising link b
Landmark Study Shows This Food Alone Cuts Hip Fractures 46% - Sandra Iuliano
Landmark Study Shows This Food Alone Cuts Hip Fractures 46% - Sandra Iuliano Aug 3, 2026 01:02:57 Are you worried about your bone health but can't seem to get enough exercise in? Or maybe you have a parent or loved one in their 80s who you're watching lose strength and you feel completely helpless? Here's what you can do. We cover: The landmark study that reduced hip fractures by 46% using just three everyday foods Why calcium supplements alone are missing a critical piece of the puzzle
Progesterone After Menopause: How to Take It, and If You Even Need It - Zora Benhamou
Progesterone After Menopause: How to Take It, and If You Even Need It - Zora Benhamou Jul 31, 2026 28:41 Did you start taking progesterone and now confused if you are supposed to take it every day or only for two weeks? Or maybe you don't have a uterus anymore, and you keep going back and forth on whether you should take it anyway or just leave it? You heard there are both risks and benefits and not sure what to do? We cover: How to take progesterone if you're cycling What to do when progesterone
Reverse Bone Loss With This Exercise In Just 2 Minutes Per Day - Tracey Clissold, PhD
Reverse Bone Loss With This Exercise In Just 2 Minutes Per Day - Tracey Clissold, PhD Jul 27, 2026 01:14:07 Are you overwhelmed by all the things you need to do to make your bones stronger? Doing the right kind of exercise, eating more protein, getting your vitamins and minerals, hormones, sleep…how are you supposed to fit it all in? Would you like to know how…in just 3 minutes a day?  We cover: Why the exercises you think are building bone probably aren't The one type of movement that can grow bone
When ADHD and Menopause Collide: How To Keep It Together - Dr. Jolene Brighten
When ADHD and Menopause Collide: How To Keep It Together - Dr. Jolene Brighten Jul 24, 2026 01:06:32 Do you have ADHD, or think you have ADHD and you're really having a hard time withthis menopause thing? You seemed to have managed just fine, until perimenopause came along and wondering if this is your brains new normal? Have you been struggling with brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and feeling like you just can't keep it together, and wondering if it's menopause or something more? We cover: Why
Hives, Heart Palpitations and Histamine: Menopause, MCAS or Something Else? - Natalie Jill
Hives, Heart Palpitations and Histamine: Menopause, MCAS or Something Else? - Natalie Jill Jul 20, 2026 53:20 Do you get random itching, your heart races after you eat, or you get hives out of nowhere and have no idea why? Have you been told it's just stress or anxiety, but deep down you know something else is going on? We cover: What histamine actually is and why so many midlife women are dealing with it without even knowing it How perimenopause and menopause can slowly ramp up your histamine respons
HRT Quick Start: The Instructions Your Doctor Forgot - Zora Benhamou
HRT Quick Start: The Instructions Your Doctor Forgot - Zora Benhamou Jul 17, 2026 34:29 Did your doctor hand you a prescription for hormones for menopause with like zero instructions on how to actually use it? Are you standing in your bathroom now wondering where the patch goes, how much gel is a "pump," or whether you're even doing this right? We cover: The one thing to set up with your doctor NOW so you're never stuck waiting 3 months for a simple answer Patch, gel, spray or cr
Your Brain Is Creating Your Pain, and Here Is How to Stop It - Ashleigh Di Lello
Your Brain Is Creating Your Pain, and Here Is How to Stop It - Ashleigh Di Lello Jul 13, 2026 01:00:27 Have you tried every physical treatment for your chronic pain, the injections, the therapies, the supplements, and still can't figure out why your body won't fully heal? Or are you doing all the right things for your nervous system but still feel like you're just managing symptoms instead of actually getting better?  We cover: Why the brain is the actual creator of pain, and what that means for

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