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Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Zora Benhamou 416 episodes Nov 9, 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

Gynecologist Reveals Why the Testosterone Gel "Divide by 10" Rule Fails
Gynecologist Reveals Why the Testosterone Gel "Divide by 10" Rule Fails Nov 9, 2026 01:05:24 Did you finally start testosterone, feel really great, no side effects and then your doctor cut your dose because your labs looked "too high"? Or are you squeezing a tiny men's gel packet every night, trying to guess what one tenth actually looks like. We cover: What happened when 175 women used the same low dose of testosterone gel Why the "divide by 10" rule is almost impossible to follow
Your Doctor Can't Do This: What a Menopause Doula Is For
Your Doctor Can't Do This: What a Menopause Doula Is For Nov 6, 2026 37:51 Have you ever sat in your doctor's office to talk about menopause, got a prescription, and walked out thinking, okay, but who's going to help me with the rest of it? Or maybe you've come through menopause yourself and you're thinking, I want to help other women do this better than I did? We cover: What a menopause doula actually does, and why it's not what you think Where a doula fits in your
Is Your Spermidine Supplement Safe? Red Flags To Watch For - Leslie Kenny
Is Your Spermidine Supplement Safe? Red Flags To Watch For - Leslie Kenny Nov 2, 2026 56:30 Have you heard of the longevity supplement spermidine? If so, have you heard that some people are saying we should be taking a lot more than the recommended dosage for any effect at all? Is it true? We cover: What spermidine actually does in your body once you're past your twenties, and why it matters more as you age The real, research-backed dose, and how it compares to what some influencers
25 Years Inside "Healthy" Food Chains: What a Food Scientist Wants You to Know - Nurit Raich
25 Years Inside "Healthy" Food Chains: What a Food Scientist Wants You to Know - Nurit Raich Oct 30, 2026 50:12 Do you ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at what seems to be a healthy chain like Pret? And what do you do when you're traveling and all you got is a Starbucks while you're trying to stay healthy? We cover: What a food scientist actually does behind the scenes at the big chains The one thing about how your favorite menu items get made that will surprise you Why the front of t
Meet Your 80-Year-Old Self: It Motivates Better Health Choices - Zora Benhamou
Meet Your 80-Year-Old Self: It Motivates Better Health Choices - Zora Benhamou Oct 26, 2026 34:23 Can you picture yourself at 80? Like, really picture her? Most of us can't. And the research says that's exactly why we don't take great care of her. We cover: My ChatGPT experiment and why it hit me so hard The "mother's age milestone" and what losing a parent young can you feel The research on how connecting with your future self changes your choices The window of opportunity that only h
What a 78-Year-Old Doctor Takes for Hormones, Energy and Longevity - Dr. Lindsey Berkson
What a 78-Year-Old Doctor Takes for Hormones, Energy and Longevity - Dr. Lindsey Berkson Oct 23, 2026 01:15:19 Are you taking supplements for menopause, your gut, sleep or whatever is bothering you at the moment and not sure if they're doing anything? Or are you interested in adding some supplements to your other health practices, but not sure how to go about it, who to trust and what to even look for? We cover: Why the supplements you're taking might be going to waste, and the one thing that has to be w
Increase Bone Density 8% In 1 Year? Or Is DEXA Flawed? - Sandra Iuliano
Increase Bone Density 8% In 1 Year? Or Is DEXA Flawed? - Sandra Iuliano Oct 19, 2026 01:04:19 Have you ever been told you have osteoporosis, and told to just take calcium, and sent on your way with zero other questions asked? Would you like to hear what a bone researcher who specialises in nutrition and exercise has to say about this?  We cover: Why "I eat tons of dairy and still have osteoporosis" isn't the gotcha people think it is What your bone density score can't see, and what mat
Why Meditation Fails For Some And What Works Better - Jim Poole
Why Meditation Fails For Some And What Works Better - Jim Poole Oct 16, 2026 55:02 Do you lie awake at 2am with your mind racing, even though you're completely exhausted? Have you been told to "just meditate" and "just breathe," but your brain flat out refuses to slow down? We cover: What actually happens in the brain and nervous system when hormones decline, and why calm gets so much harder The one calming brain chemical most of us are running low on, and why food and suppl
What Dermatologists Agree On For Aging Skin and My Routine - Zora Benhamou
What Dermatologists Agree On For Aging Skin and My Routine - Zora Benhamou Oct 12, 2026 56:27 Is it time you started to get some kind of a skincare routine, but you're really not sure where to start? Or maybe you look at those 12-step routines online and think, who has the time, the money, or the counter space for all that? We cover: The two ingredients every skin expert brings up, without fail, in every interview  The single most important thing for youthful skin, and it's not a produ
Got Implants? What a Plastic Surgeon Wants You to Know Before Menopause  - Dr. Shaher Khan
Got Implants? What a Plastic Surgeon Wants You to Know Before Menopause - Dr. Shaher Khan Oct 9, 2026 56:50 Have you heard of breast implant illness? Do you think that maybe that feeling like you're exhausted no matter how much you sleep, weight gain and achy joints may not be menopause, but the implants you just got or got even 30 years ago? We cover: Why breast implant illness and menopause can look almost identical, and the clues that point one way or the other What the FDA warning actually says,
Why "Boosting" The Immune System Backfires in Menopause and What To Do Instead - Courtney Van Bussum
Why "Boosting" The Immune System Backfires in Menopause and What To Do Instead - Courtney Van Bussum Oct 5, 2026 01:06:37 Do you feel like after you exercise or get sick, you just don't bounce back the way you used to?  Or maybe you've been told to "boost" your immune system, but no one's ever really explained what that actually means or whether it's even the right goal.  We cover: Why "boosting" your immune system is the wrong goal, and what we want instead What happens to the immune system as estrogen drops, an
GLP-1s, Protein or Hormones: What Helps Fat Loss Most - Natalie Jill
GLP-1s, Protein or Hormones: What Helps Fat Loss Most - Natalie Jill Oct 2, 2026 46:08 Did you grow up in the fat-free, count-every-calorie, be-small era, and now your body just doesn't respond to any of it anymore? Are you secretly hoping the next thing, whether it's more protein, a GLP-1, or HRT, is finally the one that fixes your midsection? We cover: Why "one thingitis" keeps so many Gen X women stuck, and how to break the cycle The basic rules everyone wants to skip, and wh

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