Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Cynthia Thurlow breaks down the conflicting information around mammograms, cancer risk and screening choices so women can make empowered, evidence-driven decisions about their breast health. We cover: If mammograms remain the gold standard for breast cancer screening The radiation reality and should we be concerned Is there really overscreening and overdiagnosing The limitations of alternative scr...

Dr. Susie Lachowski-Glass is a distinguished exercise physiologist and educator, currently serving as the Executive Director and Associate Professor in the Division of Health and Human Performance at American International College. She holds core faculty status in the Division of Physical Therapy and is widely recognized for her expertise in the KAATSU & Blood Flow Restriction (BFRT) Training moda...

Is it really too late to start hormone therapy if you're over 60 or more than 10 years post-menopause, or is that one of the most misunderstood rules in women's health? If you've been told "no" based purely on age or timing and left feeling confused, dismissed, or scared, then this episode is for you. We Cover: When is it too late to start HRT What matters more than your age when deciding on hormo...

Do you feel there's more and more emotional distance between you and your partner? Are you struggling to keep up with intimacy and romance and maybe even losing that connection you once had? Then this episode is for you. Today we meet OBGYN and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Maria Sophocles, who sheds light on what she calls "The Bedroom Gap." This gap describes the mismatch in desire, expectation...

Dr. Elena Gross is a neuroscientist, PhD in clinical research and most importantly - a former chronic migraineur. The lack of tolerable and efficacious treatment options for migraine led her to pursue a MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a PhD in Clinical Research at the University of Basel, with the goal of having a better understanding of this common and debilitating disease and...

Is menopause making your hair fall out? You're not imagining it, and it's not just aging. In this episode, I'm joined by world-renowned hair restoration expert Dr. Alan Bauman, who has treated over 35,000 patients, performed 13,000 hair transplant procedures, and pioneered technologies like FUE, PRP, and needle-free hair restoration. Dr. Bauman explains what's really behind menopause hair loss, fr...

In this solo episode, gerontologist Zora Benhamou reflects on what actually moved the needle this year, both in science and in her own body, practice, community and learning. A grounded, honest year-in-review on menopause, bone health, HRT, screening, muscle, recovery, and why swinging back to the middle changed everything for me in 2025 after 104 episodes this year. We cover: The menopause ground...

Are you taking a bone supplement to improve your DEXA bone density score? Did you hear that strontium, a molecule found in some bone supplements, may increase risk of heart attack and blood clotting? I did! And that freaked me out. So, what did I do? Contacted my bone doctor bestie Dr. Doug Lucas to sort this all out. Dr Doug Lucas is a leading osteoporosis and bone health specialist who gives us...

What if your strongest years came after 70? If you're sitting around thinking my best years are over and it's all downhill from here, then this episode is for you. Ginny MacColl is the oldest woman ever to compete on American Ninja Warrior at age 71. She proves that it's never too late to start strength training, rebuild bone density, or completely reinvent yourself. We cover: How Ginny went from...

Joy Kong, M.D. is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician, and the president of Chara Health in Los Angeles, where she specializes in stem cell therapy and peptide therapy. Dr. Kong is the founder of American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT), and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. She was named as "Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade" in 2021 for he...

Are you worried about soy, lectins, and mold? Afraid to eat tofu, tomatoes and coffee, which are some of the best cancer prevention foods in the world? Then this episode is for you. World-renowned physician and scientist Dr. William Li debunks some of the biggest myths in women's health, from soy and cancer to coffee and nightshades. In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the science of h...

Today, I'm giving you a full roadmap of non-hormonal symptom relief, built from research and real-world experience. We'll cover why some women can't or don't take HRT, why some still struggle even when they do, and what tools you can use whether you're hormone-free, hormone-curious, or hormonally supplemented but still not completely supported. Then we'll go symptom by symptom including hot flashe...

Were you told to "wait and see" after a DEXA bone screening or have you ever felt confused about what your T-score actually means, then this episode is for you? Today I am joined by two of the most respected bone health experts in the world, Dr. John Neustadt and Dr. Doug Lucas, to clear up the most misunderstood parts of bone loss in midlife. We cover How and why women in menopause should get bon...

Are your teeth starting to give you problems? Maybe they're clicking, chipping, hurting, or suddenly extra sensitive. Or maybe you've heard online that you should never use fluoride or get a root canal, but your dentist says the opposite, and now you're totally confused. Today I'm talking with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist who helps us separate fact from fear when it comes to oral health....

Have you ever stared at a Black Friday deal wondering, "Is this actually going to make my life better… or am I about to buy another gadget that ends up in the drawer with my broken jump rope?" Or maybe you're asking yourself, "What do I even get for myself, my partner, my mom or my midlife bestie who already owns five water bottles and a weighted blanket?" Then this episode is for you. Today, I'm...

Have you heard about blood flow restriction bands, also known as BFR, but not really sure what they are for or how they work? Or are you hunting for a pair to help build muscle or at least not lose it while you are injured or going for surgery, but not sure which ones to buy? Today we meet one of the world's leading expert on BFR - Nicholas Rolnick PhD. We dig into the science, the practical appli...

We Cover: Dr. Nasha's personal story of surviving cancer  How she found naturopathic and integrative medicine What integrative oncology is and how it differs from traditional approaches How metabolic health influences cancer risk and treatment outcomes How she gets her patients off hormones, supports them with supplements, diet and lifestyle changes to balance their hormones whether it's through m...

Are you still confused (or totally terrified) about hormone therapy because of what you heard that it causes cancer? Do you have breast cancer and have been told you cannot take hormone therapy, but still question if this is true? Then this episode is for you. Today I sit down with cancer survivor Dr. Lindsey Berkson, one of the most outspoken, evidence-driven voices in hormone science. She has be...

Maybe you've heard of methylene blue and want to know what the hype's about. Or maybe you're thinking, "Wait…Isn't that a synthetic dye used for jeans? Why in the world would anyone take that?" Today we meet internal medicine physician Dr. Scott Sherr who breaks down the science, the hype, and the hard facts about methylene blue. We Cover The surprising 150-year history of methylene blue and how i...

I'm answering your real-life menopause questions straight from the YouTube comments. If you've ever wondered which hormone helps with vaginal dryness, why progesterone can make your heart race, or how to test estrogen metabolism without spending a fortune, this episode is for you. We cover: Vaginal dryness and which type of estradiol works best locally vs systemically Headaches from estrogen patch...

Do you live with type 1 diabetes and finding that menopause is different for you? Or do you just want to learn more about the differences of type 1 and type 2? Then this episode is for you. Today's guest, Melissa Slemp, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was only 14 years old back in 1982, when managing the condition looked very different. After decades of navigating blood sugar highs and...

Do you ever feel like you're drowning in health advice that contradicts itself — and none of it seems to work anymore in midlife? Today, I'm joined by Jenn Trepeck, health coach and host of the Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, to talk about her brand-new book "Uncomplicating Wellness." We cover: Why midlife health gets so confusing and how outdated strategies fail us once estrogen declines The...

Do you feel back pain? Shoulder pain? Hip pain? Have you had injuries or issues and been told you need surgery? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, fitness expert Natalie Jill opens up about her long journey through pain, surgeries, and recovery from breast explants to her most recent disc replacement surgery. We cover: The emotional and physical toll of multiple surgeries Her back in...

If you've started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and you're not feeling great right away, don't panic. You're not broken, and your hormones aren't either. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the most common side effects women experience when starting HRT: what causes them, how to fix them, and when to talk to your doctor. We cover: Why side effects are common when starting HRT and why they...

In this deeply empowering conversation, Dr. Saida Desilets, founder of the Awakened Sensual Woman program, helps women reconnect with their body's innate wisdom and sensual intelligence. We talk about my personal experience with her program "9 Naughty Nights", the roadblocks, and discoveries and how our relationship with pleasure changes through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We cover: My p...