Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Can we actually predict when we go into menopause? Is there any kind of test we can use to see how far or close we are to our final menstrual period? Should we be testing anything at all?  We cover: How long does perimenopause last and what's actually happening in each phase of that transition The new testing technology that tracks your hormones over time instead of just giving you one snapshot Wh...

Do you feel like sex is the last thing on your mind and you can totally live the rest of your life without it? But maybe your partner couldn't and you're not sure how to navigate this conundrum. We cover: Why low libido is a health signal, not just a normal part of aging The surprising reason women need arousal before desire (and why that's actually a superpower) What oxytocin from orgasm does for...

Have you ever thought about what your life will actually feel like at 80, not just how long you'll live, but how well? Or do you avoid thinking about aging altogether because honestly, it kind of terrifies you? We cover: The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and peakspan, and why most of us are spending decades in the gap between them What a landmark paper says about when our bodies actuall...

Are you living with joint pain and wondering if exercise is actually making it worse? Or maybe you've been told you have osteoarthritis and you're not sure what to try, what to skip, and what's just really expensive hope in a syringe?   We cover: Why osteoarthritis is not a wear and tear disease anymore How the loss of estrogen at menopause drives joint pain in ways most doctors don't fully addres...

Have you ever watched your bone density number go up on a DEXA scan and felt relieved, only to wonder why nobody is talking about whether that number actually means you won't fracture? Or are you quietly noticing that getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, or just walking feels a little different than it used to?   We cover: Why your DEXA scan score tells less than half the story, and what pred...

Have you heard of Biodentistry 3.0? Its not biological dentistry…that's old school. This is something deeper. And Dr. Dom Nischwitz explains it all and he shares why the root cause of some of inflammation, brain fog and just overall dysfunction sometimes starts in the mouth.   We cover: Why your mouth is the entrance to your entire body, and what's hiding in there that could be blocking your healt...

Are you trying to get through menopause without HRT and feeling like every conversation in this space leaves you out? Whether or not you're taking hormones for menopause, this is a conversation for you.  We cover: The non-hormonal options that have real evidence behind them, not just anecdote Which diet and lifestyle practices can genuinely move the needle on symptoms Why HRT alone won't save you...

Did you know after menopause, many women lose around 1% to 2% of bone density per year for several years, and some lose more? And it accelerates during the menopause transition, with the fastest loss typically beginning around a year before that final menstrual period.   Most women don't find out until they already have an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis.. Or maybe you've been told your bones...

Have you heard of ketones, but not really sure what it means? Do we make them ourselves or do we take them as a supplement? And wonder if this is just another wellness trend? We cover: Why your brain energy drops in perimenopause even before your period stops, and what estrogen has to do with it What ketones actually are and why they're so much more than just a fasting byproduct How to get the ben...

We cover: Why is our "bonding hormone" and why so many of us are unknowingly depleted of it The real reason female desire is responsive, not spontaneous, like a man's What's actually happening inside the body during arousal and the tools that can help A mood and libido stack that goes beyond testosterone and why it works differently for women Simple relationship practices that build real connectio...

Are you just starting your hormone therapy for menopause and completely lost on why it's not working, why you feel worse or your friend is taking it differently than you and you don't know why?  We cover: Why progesterone isn't one-size-fits-all, and what to do when it stops working for you The best options when you can't tolerate progesterone How to actually read your symptoms to figure out if yo...

Have you had breast cancer and been told you can never, ever touch hormones again? Or are you going through menopause with zero options because your doctor is too scared to even have the conversation?   We cover: Why the science on estrogen and breast cancer has been misrepresented, and what the real data actually shows How testosterone could be the most protective hormone for women with or after...

Are you worried about EMFs, you know those frequencies that fly out from your phone, computer and 5g?  Maybe you feel like you're getting it from everywhere anyway, so why even bother? Or maybe you've heard the term "quantum energy" and written it off as total woo? Then this episode is for you  We cover: What EMFs are and what they are doing inside your body…without fear mongering Why your menopau...

Are you lean, exercising and eating right, but yet, your cholesterol shows a different story? Maybe it's super high and you cant explain why? So, high cholesterol may not always be a problem… and we actually may be over-treating numbers and missing what what actually drive heart disease.  We cover: Why high LDL doesn't always mean high risk The real role of statins vs newer medications and if and...

Have you ever thought about what your life will actually look like at 80? Did you ever think that the decisions you make today predict the trajectory of the next 30 years? We cover: How I design my plan for the future The daily non-negotiables that build strength, brain, and resilience over decades What I actually eat, how I move, and what I've stopped doing My non-negotiables for my longevity pla...

Do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia and have been told to "be careful," avoid impact, and not lift heavy because your bones are fragile… but something about that advice doesn't sit right?   We cover: What really happens to your bones in menopause, and why bone loss accelerates fast Why most exercise doesn't build bone, and what actually does The truth about DEXA scans, and what your score isn't...

Have you've ever been told your labs are normal, but you still feel like garbage…or you've walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed, confused, or totally unheard…then this episode is for you.   We cover: Why medical gaslighting happens more often in menopause The hidden limitation in conventional medical training What "normal labs" actually mean (and don't mean) How to build the right hea...

What if your thyroid labs are "normal"… but you still feel exhausted, stuck, and gaining weight? And what if the real problem isn't your hormones… but how your thyroid is being tested and treated? We cover: Why most thyroid diagnoses miss the real problem The dangerous gap between "normal" and "optimal" labs The surprising truth about GLP-1s and thyroid health Why one popular thyroid medication ma...

Are you worried about your brain and know it's not dementia, but you know that it starts decades earlier, and want to do something to protect your brain now…not later? We cover: The most powerful brain-supporting habits you're probably skipping that are free Which habits to stack and get done within an hour of waking What you're eating, or not eating, at breakfast that may be affecting your focus...

Are you doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself? We cover: Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism How your mindset ca...

Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables.    We cover: Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right" The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening...

Are your bloating, new food sensitivities, and stubborn weight gain really about hormones or just getting older… or is your gut the hidden driver? And what if the key to a smoother menopause transition isn't another supplement, but rebuilding your gut foundation from the inside out? We cover: How estrogen and progesterone shifts disrupt the gut microbiome Which gut issues increase after 40 and wha...

Are you doing everything right, eating well, exercising, sleeping, and still watching your belly grow and your energy disappear? Or maybe you've heard that menopause changes your metabolism, but nobody's actually explained what that means or what to do about it? Today I talk with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, one of the leading researchers on mitochondria, metabolism, and women's health. We cover: Why los...

Are your hormone labs confusing you more than helping you? And are you being told you blood work is normal, but you still feel like garbage? Then tune into hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones who clears the confusion. We cover: How (and if) perimenopause should even be diagnosed The real differences between blood, saliva, urine, and at-home hormone testing The most underrated markers for health in mid...

Today we meet psychoanalyst Dr. Michael Bader who shares why we may need to  move beyond hormones, lube, and libido hacks and into the hidden forces of guilt, shame, fantasy, and long-term intimacy that shape desire, often without us realizing it.   We cover: What are the most common, and least discussed, desire blockers in midlife The surprising role "ruthlessness" plays in sexual pleasure and wh...