Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

They dig into how chronic stress and raised cortisol can block bone rebuilding. They explain why deep sleep and melatonin matter for bone repair. They explore sleep apnea, under-eating with over-exercising, and everyday midlife stressors that accelerate bone loss. They offer simple sleep, recovery, and stress-regulation habits to help bones recover.

Have you been told by your doctor that "your labs are normal" and everything is fine, but you still feel like garbage? And things are just not adding up. You're feeling dismissed, stressed and/or confused about what your body truly needs in perimenopause and menopause…then this episode is for you. We cover: Why menopause care is failing women, and how to stop medical gaslighting in its tracks The truth about fueling in midlife, including how many calories we really need Why early HRT can be foundational for muscle, bone, and even GLP-1 effectiveness The role of stress, cortisol, and thyroid function in weight gain and insomnia When surgery is and isn't an option for fibroids or adenomyosis Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, menopause expert with a really informative Instagram page, she's also a bestselling author of five books including See Ya Later, Ovulator, and host of The Midlife Realignment podcast. Known as Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, she empowers women through nutrition, hormone balance, and fierce self-advocacy, and has been featured on The Today Show, ABC-TV, and many other media outlets. www.estherblum.com/elite Freebie: Top Hormone Tests Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know at estherblum.com Contact Esther Blum: Website: www.estherblum.com Instagram @gorgeousesther The Midlife Realignment Podcast https://estherblum.com/midlife-realignment-podcast/ 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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Susan Bratton, intimacy expert and educator on female pleasure and sexual biohacking. She explains why female arousal often needs more time and safety. Foreplay should be continuous, not a separate step. How to introduce new ideas without wounding ego, use a sex bucket list to reconnect, and practical techniques like yoni massage, expanded orgasm practice, and verbal calming to rebuild trust and desire.

Can you really balance your hormones…or do we need to do something deeper? And what if menopause isn't the breakdown of your body, but a wake-up call to heal patterns you've been carrying for decades? Maybe it isnt just menopause? We cover: Why hormones are often the effect, not the root cause How chronic stress depletes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone Physiological vs supraphysiological HRT dosing and what that really means Which estrogen is best to protect the uterine lining How gut health and the estrobolome influence estrogen detox and symptoms Dr. Sonya Jensen is a Naturopathic Physician, international speaker, author, and embodied healer who guides women to reclaim their power through hormonal wisdom, emotional depth, and ancestral healing. From her roots in cell biology and naturopathic medicine to her practice alongside her husband, she integrates trauma-informed modalities, herbs, nutrition, hormone therapy, longevity medicine, and nervous system support to address the unseen patterns behind hormonal imbalance. www.healyourhormonesbook.com Contact Dr. Sonya Jensen Website: www.drsonyajensen.com Instagram: @drsonyajensen 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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

An engaging deep dive into how estrogen controls bone remodeling and why bone loss often accelerates around perimenopause. A clear look at what clinical research says about hormone therapy and fracture risk. Practical discussion of timing, estradiol targets, and which people may gain the most benefit. Emphasis on HRT as one part of a broader bone health plan.

Is menopause really about hormones… or is it exposing something much bigger about how our culture treats aging women? If you've ever felt invisible, dismissed, or suddenly just like "less relevant" as your body changed, then this episode is for you. We cover: Why menopause is a social transition, not just a hormonal event How internalized ageism can shorten lifespan and impact health outcomes The real biological cost of chronic stress, stigma, and vigilance Why brain fog in menopause is often misinterpreted as cognitive decline The future of aging, and the danger of a two-tiered "anti-aging" society Dr Paul Nash is a Professor in the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. His research is focused on intersectional discrimination and stigma as well as health inequity predominantly for older minority and 'at risk' communities living with HIV. Paul is also a commissioner and co-chair of the aging caucus for the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV as well as being actively involved with many local advocacy and patient centered organizations. He works collaboratively and utilizes multi-disciplinary approaches to further translational and community engagement within Geroscience. Paul is committed to not only furthering the research agenda but also to widening accessibility to research, leading to evidence based practice and policy formation, as well as new academic and professional gerontological programs to translate research into accessible education. The Masters of Gerontology program at USC https://gero.usc.edu/admissions/academics/masters-programs/ Critical Questions for Ageing Societies – Bristol University Press https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-questions-for-ageing-societies Contact Dr. Paul Nash: University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Email pnash@usc.edu 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 - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Are you looking to add some spice back into your love life? Have you been doing the same boring routines with your partner and just cant take it anymore? We cover: What the body and mind must feel before it can fully open to pleasure What shifts expose long-standing intimacy and communication gaps The "inhale push" breathing technique and how it increases sensation Where to get started when you are not even comfortable touching yourself How to talk to your partner about new exploration without triggering defensiveness or anxiety Dr. Saida Désilets holds a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology, blending mind–body–spirit healing with conscious sexuality. She is a body-philosopher, speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of sexual sovereignty and embodied pleasure. Aaron Michael, MA, Sex Coach & Sexologist, is the author of "Optimal Sex Life", creator of the SuctionSex® method, and co-founder with Dr. Saida of the Embodied Love University, where they help people build deeper intimacy by working with the body, not just the mind. AwakenSensualWoman.com 10% off with code ZORA Self-Love Meditation (a gift for the listeners) https://dareyourdesire.com/self-love-meditation/ Contact Saida and Aaron: Website: https://www.embodiedloveuniversity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaidadesilets/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsaidadesilets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmbodiedLoveLounge Email: care@embodiedlove.love 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 - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA 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 the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Are your skincare products "kinda working"… but not really working like they used to? And what if the real issue isn't the ingredients, but your skin cells being too exhausted to respond? Then that would mean we need a different approach. If you're curious about stem cells and exosomes, and how to find them and use them, then this episode is for you. We Cover • What causes skin cells to become "exhausted" and less responsive to skincare ingredients • What exosomes are and how they act as cellular messengers in regenerative medicine • Why peptides may work better when combined with exosomes • The Longevity Serum I am most excited about • How to evaluate exosome skincare products and avoid common red flags Debbi Barber is a skincare innovator and educator focused on longevity-focused aesthetics and regenerative skincare technologies. Dr. Jordan Plews, PhD is a biochemical engineer and stem cell researcher whose work spans regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and cosmeceutical development. He completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University after earning degrees in Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Development, Stem Cell Research, and Molecular Biology in the UK. Dr. Plews has published research in leading scientific journals. His work has focused on the therapeutic potential of stem cells for injury and degenerative diseases. In 2015 he co-founded Xytogen Biotech, a California-based company developing next-generation stem cell-based skincare solutions. His career bridges biochemical engineering, molecular biology, and regenerative medicine. PAST EPISODE ON COPPER PEPTIDES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-effective-peptide-for-aging-skin-scars-debbi/id1531105768?i=1000701240612 Save 20% on all Vitali Skincare with code ZORA at vitaliskincare.com Contact Debbi Barber: Email: debbi@vitaliskincare.com Website: https://vitaliskincare.com Instagram: @vitali_skincare https://www.instagram.com/vitali_skincare/ Contact John Plews: Email: stemcelldoc@gmail.com Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 20% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Are you taking calcium but still unsure if it's actually helping your bones? Or maybe you're lifting weights now and wondering if you're even giving your body the nutrients it needs to rebuild? We cover: The three main nutrients that are foundational for bone structure and strength Why calcium alone is not enough to prevent bone loss The roles of vitamins and trace minerals and which ones you need The most important form of K2 that you cannot get from food When supplements help and when they don't The main factor determining whether nutrients actually reach your bones Free Bone Masterclass: https://youtu.be/VPZXwHhs9GY?si=s17oit5Dv2FfjuoR Mini Bone Guide: https://hackmyage.com/the-bone-force-guide/ Bone Nutrition Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bglKhyyDhH1t8D58mJstFIDabMI3GwXG/view?usp=sharing 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 - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA 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 Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Dr. William Li, physician, researcher, and bestselling author who studies how food influences health. He explores myths about a midlife metabolic crash and explains four metabolic life phases. He reframes fat’s role, shows how excess fat—not age—drags metabolism down, and names three surprising fat-burning foods: coffee, beans, and tomatoes.