Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Alessandra Zonari, PhD is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at OneSkin, but she isn't your typical scientist. She's a visionary with a passion for longevity, skin regeneration, and the occasional karaoke jam. After earning a degree in stem cell biology, and a doctorate in skin regeneration and tissue engineering, Alessandra joined OneSkin in 2017 as a founding member and Chief Scientific...

Her innate curiosity and demand for excellence lead her to develop her skills as a strong diagnostician for any musculoskeletal issues from injuries related to elite athletic performance to chronic pain. Panda is also a qualified women's & men's pelvic health physiotherapist treating issues ranging from incontinence, pre/post-natal care to sexual dysfunction. Panda is also a qualified Women's & Me...

Selene Yeager is host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, off road racer, and former All-American Ironman triathlete.  Selene Yeager is leadi...

Carol Petersen is a compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is also a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. She is associated with the International College of Integrated Medicine, the American College of Apothecaries, the A...

Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over two decades of expertise in nutrition and wellness. Jen's master's degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, coupled with advanced training in bioenergetics, gives her with a profound understanding of the complex interplay between nutrition, cellular health, and longevity. Jen is currently the Senior Manager of Timeline Nutrition, whe...

Dr. Anna Cabeca has served over 10,000 women in her private practice— and millions more through her books, online videos and articles -- for 20+ years. With an understanding that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds, she is on a personal and professional mission to give proven pragmatic solutions to women dealing with menopausal health challenges so they can lead the li...

Zack Varkaris is the Scientific Director and founder of Austin Biotec. He holds a BSc in Marine and Molecular biology from Heriot Watt University. In 2011, he developed an algae to biofuel system, which produced an unexpected byproduct of anti-ageing compounds. Whilst researching the effectiveness of these molecules he created anti-ageing topical creams, progressing into stem cell rejuvenation.  ...

Andrea Donsky is known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher". She has over 300,000+ TikTok followers. She's been a nutritionist for over 20 years and on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. YayBut she's also a brilliant entrepreneur with several decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. Andrea is not only a respected Influencer, but also a...

Dr Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is double board certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is an award-winning teacher of medical students and residents and has been on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, IPS, ACAM and SSRP. Dr. Ferree has been a featured guest on Fox and ABC news affiliates. Dr Ferree uses bioid...

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast. A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elev...

Enjoy this solo episode with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou on hip osteoarthritis, what tools bring relief and when it's time for surgery, even when you're young. We cover: A little background about Zora's profile  What is osteoarthritis?  How did this happen to me?  What I tried - What helped for relief and what didn't  What I would still try before surgery if I wer...

Matt Zemon, MSc, an Educator, Author, and Leader in Psychedelic Wellness, specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Matt is a best selling author and holds a Master's degree in psychology and neuroscience from King's College London. He combines academic insights with a passion for safe and sacred psychedelic use, focusing on broadening understanding and access to these transforma...

Catharine Arnston, the Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits - makers behind the small but mighty algae tablets. Catharine shares her most recent findings on the potent superfoods in ENERGYbits, and how they can be a simple, effective solution for supporting your mitochondria so much more. Catharine Amston is an expert in algae nutrition and a wellness thought leader. She has an...

We covered  Myths and truths of menopause.  Menopause experiences and HRT use across the globe How aging and menopause are intertwined The different voices of menopause and what's the best way to approach it Is hormone deficiency a thing and is it good or bad? Why menopause is such a mystery to so many women The truth about Bi-Est as a menopause treatment How to empower yourself through this journ...

Enjoy this solo episode with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou on what are the biggest myths and peeves she finds from interviewing over 100 women from 21 different countries.  We cover: What women around the world are saying about menopause Zora's 3 biggest peeves about menopause Silent killers of menopause What we can do to overcome menopause stigma Myths and truths o...

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 that he found Functional medicine and realized that not only would it hold the key to unlocking his own health issues, but there wasn't anyone who DID NOT need it in their lives. ...

Enjoy this solo episode with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou on biohacks for travel on long haul flights, what she takes in her suitcase and the most important travel tip for all women on HRT.  We cover: What to do before taking off How to pack and how Zora packs as a digital nomad What you can do in flight for the best sleep and overcome jet lag What to do when you l...

Enjoy this short Q and A session with gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker Zora Benhamou who quickly answers questions from her community  We cover: Weight gain when starting HRT Are bioidentical hormones just a marketing ploy? Are FDA approved hormones the best choice? What are compounded hormones? Are compounded formulas dangerous? Carol Petersen episode 199 - https://hackmyage.com/wh...

Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is an integrative medicine practitioner who is an agile thinker with tons of clinical, academic and scientific experience. She is nearly 76 and has been practicing in the health and wellness space for about 5 decades.  A true pioneer in the functional medicine space. She is known for specializing in complex cases, high-risk hormonal patients, and severe gastroenterologic...

We covered: My personal experience getting started with menopause How to decide when to get help How do you know if you're in perimenopause How to find a menopause doctor Questions you must ask the doctor Questions the doctor must ask you What happens when ovarian hormones decline Risks of not treating hormone deficiency How and where to apply hormones Menopause treatments to avoid Oral vs transde...

We covered: Menopause treatment in Europe and particularly in Holland Which countries in Europe are more progressive Menopause guidelines and doctor training in Europe The attitudes of women and practitioners (GPs) toward HRT in Europe What our guest is going to do with the 7 million euro grant for menopause research and how she got it. What hot flashes put us more at risk for Mental health and me...

We cover: What happens to the brain with and without hormones What women feel during perimenopause that may be related to the brain The impact of estrogen on memory, cognition and comprehension Does progesterone or progestin help or hurt the brain Can you reverse dementia? How to become a superager What can and cannot hormone therapy do for brain health Top tips on how to prevent dementia What the...

We covered: Supraphysiologic dosing - good or bad? What is the optimal dosing of hormones? What we need to know about low vs optimal dosing of hormones Is there any sense to cycle progesterone? What research says about hormones and what we need to look out for Why some women gain weight on HRT and how to avoid it Perimenopausal dosing of HRT vs Post-menopausal dosing  Where are the gaps in current...

This is a two part series where we cover the changes in body composition during the menopause transition and my personal routine. Listen to Part 1 first right here.    What we cover: How I maintain body composition while treating osteoarthritis Exercise and my personal fitness goals Hypertrophy vs Strength vs power What your movements of choice depend on A pillar of longevity and biohack no one ta...

We cover: Testosterone myths and truths When and if to take testosterone How testosterone is prescribed. Risks vs benefits DHEA vs testosterone cream How to really test for testosterone Injectables vs pellets vs creams Alternatives to testosterone therapy for bones, muscles and libido Prolactin, SHBG and albumin levels for testosterone Symptoms of testosterone insufficiency and overdose Dr. Doug L...