Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Is it possible to eat your way to better skin? And could a molecule called Urolithin A be the next big thing in age-defying skincare? In this episode, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian and cellular health expert Jennifer Scheinman to explore the powerful connection between nutrition, skin health, and longevity. We dig into the science of how food, stress, and the environment shape how your skin a...

Are you considering buying one of those weighted vests you see all the menopause influencers wearing these days? Then this episode is for you, because we are going to see if weighted vests really are the secret fitness and bone remodeling weapon they're hyped up to be... or just another overblown trend? I'm breaking down the pros and cons of weighted vests, who might actually benefit, who should s...

Starting around age 30, we lose about 1% of our muscle mass each year. But during perimenopause, that number can jump to a staggering 10%. Muscle is one of our most powerful tools for blood sugar balance, bone protection, strength, and longevity. So what do we do when building muscle gets harder—but we need it more than ever? Enter Targeted Compression Training —a game-changing approach to fitness...

Ever Googled detox tips and left more confused than when you started? In this episode, I asked ChatGPT the most common detox questions—then brought in expert naturopath Judy Seeger to weigh in. You'll hear what's fact, what's fiction, and what might just surprise you. We cover:  -  Juice cleanses - Charcoal & binders -  Fasting, sweating & skin brushing - Glutathione, liver cleanses, foot baths .....

Can you delay menopause? Yes, in some ways we can. Let's cover what the science says about the Age at Natural Menopause, or ANM.  This matters—a lot—because early menopause has been linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and even increased all-cause mortality. Delayed menopause is associated with a longer reproductive span and lower risk of diseases of aging.  So, what det...

Are you about to get a mammogram and now worried about the conflicting information? Then tune into this episode with radiologist Dr. Robyn Roth who gives us her side of the story on mammograms and alternatives to breast screening.  You'll either love this episode or hate it, but I like to present both sides of the story. Over the last year I have had numerous guests who warned us of the dangers of...

Getting outdoors into the sun is healthy, but when is it too much and are we putting our skin at risk if we don't protect it? Today's episode I dive into skin cancer with skin cancer surgeon and dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur. We cover: Different types of skin cancers and what to look out for How to screen for skin cancer If you need surgery and if so, how best to remove skin cancers What those wh...

You probably heard that oxygen is good for you. True, but the devil is always in the dosage. Too much oxygen and water can kill you too. But in the right amounts, with the right pressure, like with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT, oxygen is a miracle drug. You're going to love this episode on this treatment with expert Nicole Garrett who breaks down the science on what it can do for us women in men...

Are you confused about everything you're hearing about menopause? You hear one thing from me, then another from someone else and just not sure what to do? Do you just want to know the truth and challenge outdated beliefs so you can start taking some kind of action to feel better today, right now? Then this episode with my menopause besties and hormone experts Karen Martel and Dr. Fiona Lovely is f...

  Are you suffering with migraines? What if I told you there is a cheap and simple and drug free solution. It's so good and so easy, because today we meet researcher and former migraine sufferer Dr. Angela Stanton who gives us the answer we've been looking for.   We cover: The migraine brain, the cause of migraines, the sodium potassium chain and how genetics play a role The difference between mig...

Have you heard that peptides are good for your skin? Well, you're right. But have you heard about copper peptides, a.k.a. GhK-Cu? Today we meet Ghk-Cu expert and creator of Vitali skincare Debbi Barber who gives us the scoop on copper peptides,  We covered: What are copper peptides Benefits of GHK-Cu What Debbie does to keep her skin so youthful at 69 Copper peptides vs other peptides How to layer...

NAD is all the rage. Its such a crucial molecule in our body that declines with age. You're probably not sure if you should be taking NAD or a precursor like NMN or NR, and if so, how – do we take supplements, IVs, injectables…? But you may have also heard of the dangerous pathways that some of these molecules take us down that increases the risk for cancer. So is there a better way? Yes! Molecula...

Is there anything good about menopause? YES! My real bestie Laurie and I share all the things to look forward to in menopause. You're a fly on the wall in my intimate conversation with my in person girlfriend of 20 years who is post menopause and shares her reflections on the best things about menopause and even challenges me. You'll surely have a laugh and won't believe what I did in the first 10...

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer and not sure how to advocate for yourself? Then you'll love this episode with integrative oncologist Dr. Jenn Simmons where she reveals some of the things that go behind closed doors in the breast cancer world. We cover: Different types of breast cancers What it means to have receptor positive or negative cancer BRCA mutations and brea...

If you're on the fence if (and how) you should test yourself during peri and post menopause, this is the episode for you. Ob/Gyn Dr. Anna Cabeca sets the records straight and gives us her opinion on the top questions most asked during this phase of life.   We cover: Hormone testing and even more important markers to test When is the best time to test sex hormones? Problems with interpreting blood...

We cover: What is the DUTCH test? How to redirect estrogen down a healthy pathway What does Zora need to focus on for healthy hormone metabolism? Where to get a DUTCH test reading Rowan Sanderson had a successful career working in the financial district of London for 15 years before experiencing a spectacular burn out, break down and then a renaissance. It was during this medieval dark age of life...

Are you in your 30s and 40s and listening to this episode because you don't want to make the same mistakes I made when I was younger? Well, this episode is for you. But anyone my age, and that's 54, can probably relate to what I am going to share with you today. We cover the things I wish I knew when I was in my 40s as well as the things I am so happy I knew in my 40s that set me up for a great me...

Did you know most of us in peri and post menopause have a suboptimal thyroid? Thyropause is a real thing and if we don't sort it out now, it just gets worse with age. Tune in to thyroid expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to figure out how to test your thyroid and support it throughout the menopause transition and beyond. We cover: What is thyropause and how to identify it Which is the master hormone? Thyroi...

Mushrooms should be a part of our daily diet for better immunity, a stronger heart, a happy gut and a better brain, but maybe you don't like them. This episode with Wade Lightheart will not only convince you that you need to eat mushrooms every day, but he will also show you how you can get all the benefits of mushrooms into your brain, body and life.   We cover: What mushrooms are best for our br...

If you don't have a qualified menopause doctor guiding you through this menopause transition, then you must listen to this episode. Even if you are asymptomatic, your body is still changing. You don't feel your bones becoming osteoporotic, you don't feel your arteries getting clogged. Having a specialist care for your menopause self AND your future self is critically important at this stage in lif...

*Please note there are some instances of swearing in this episode. Are you struggling to build muscle in menopause? Estrogen may take a dive in perimenopause, but it isn't always to blame. Ex-body builder and peptide enthusiast Dylan Gemelli spills the beans on what it really takes to build a better body composition during this menopause transition.  We cover:  How to keep muscle mass, strength an...

Jill is an expert in fitness, nutrition and health specializing in women over 40, 50, 60 and beyond. She is a certified Master Health, Fitness & Nutrition Coach as well as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with over 30 years of experience. She also has a background in media having been a TV news anchor and reporter, a blogger for the Huffington Post and has been featured in many maga...

Struggling to lose weight? Are you looking for a new solution? Considering peptides, supplements or even drugs to supplement your diet and exercise? Peptide expert and holistic nutritionist Nathalie Niddam clears all the confusion and even debunks some of the myths around all of these options and shows how to optimize our efforts to get a better body composition with or without the extra support....

Dr. Zulia Frost today is an expert in red light therapy and is a clinician renowned for her use and research of neuromodulation, bio-resonance and photobiomodulation therapies. She is also a Doctor of General Medicine and Pediatrics with post-graduate training in ultrasonic diagnostics and radiology. Dr. Zulia is also a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture.  When she saw wi...

A visionary breast cancer surgeon turned integrative oncologist, Dr. Jenn Simmons is redefining the landscape of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Her groundbreaking approach combines: • Safe, pain-free, and accurate breast screening • Pioneering use of bioidentical hormone replacement for breast cancer patients • A mission to eliminate over-imaging, over-biopsy, over-diagnosis,...