Why Pleasure and Intimacy Fade in Menopause & What To Do About It - Dr. Maria Sophocles

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, expectations, and physical ability between partners, especially as we age and go through menopause. We also cover: How hormonal changes, body image, and relationship dynamics intersect The biopsychosocial approach to sexual health — and why focusing on only hormones or meds isn't enough Practical strategies to improve communication and connection with your partner The role of estrogen, testosterone, and when to use FDA-approved treatments How to find ethical and effective sexual health professionals, from pelvic floor therapists to certified sex therapists, she rattled off some great resources, so get out your pen and paper. Why older women often rediscover pleasure and confidence once shame and societal pressure fade away Dr. Maria Sophocles has spent 30 years as a gynecologist and public advocate for women's health. Her mission to close the gendered healthcare gap inspired her viral TED talk and her book called The Bedroom Gap. She fought for 7 years for the creation of legislation providing access to contraception in New Jersey.  Her Princeton clinic and virtual practice serves 30,000 women in the US and globally.  She is currently working on a documentary about sex and menopause and developing a health clinic in rural Kenya.  The Bedroom Gap Book: https://mariasophoclesmd.com/book/ Contact Dr. Maria Sophocles: Website: https://mariasophoclesmd.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sophocles-591a8b10/   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.    

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 ultimately improving clinical care. I am particularly passionate about the therapeutic benefits of ketosis and other nutritional interventions, the role of mitochondrial functioning and energy metabolism in brain health & neurological diseases (particularly migraine), as well as increasing our health span via disease prevention. She is the inventor of four patents, founder & CEO of KetoSwiss and Brain Ritual. Her migraine research papers have been published in high-ranking journals. Disclaimer: None of what we talk about is to be considered medical advice, everything is personal experience only. Please discuss with your medical professional before making any changes concerning your health, diet, or products used. Book: How to Master Migraine https://amzn.to/4i34ZN6 Brain Food: www.brainritual.com https://www.brainritual.com/hackmyage $30 off   Contact Dr. Elena Gross: @drelenagross  @brainritual  Email: [email protected] 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/  For transparency: 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.  

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, from hormonal changes to nutrient deficiencies, stress, and genetics. He breaks down which treatments are actually worth your time (and money) and which are just marketing hype. We cover: Why hormonal shifts in menopause trigger hair loss Early red flags your hair loss is hormonally driven How stress, cortisol, and poor sleep accelerate shedding PRP and stem cells for regrowth Which peptides are best for hair The truth about Minoxidil, red light therapy, and "natural" oils What to do first when you notice thinning hair The future of hair restoration for women Dr. Alan Bauman is a board-certified hair restoration physician, founder of Bauman Medical, and one of only 200 doctors worldwide certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. He's been featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and more, and was voted "#1 Top Hair Restoration Surgeon" in North America for nine consecutive years. Complimentary New Patient Evaluation with the purchase of a Bauman Turbo LaserCap ($500 value) Contact Dr. Alan Bauman Website: baumanmedical.com 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 ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before January 1, 2025 to win Timeline's Mitopure longevity gummies. Or 20% off at 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/  For transparency: 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.  

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 groundbreaker from 2025 that quietly is changing everything Why bone health took over the conversation and what most people are missing How to think clearly about hormones, screening, and testing without swinging to extremes The one factor that keeps showing up for strength, recovery, and longevity What I am most excited about for 2026 And so much more!   RESOURCES: Evita: https://evitasocial.com Bone episode: https://youtu.be/KbXyr0rc84o?si=VwPsMwddw4EU6PWZ Mammogram episode: https://youtu.be/xUCLxJPQrdw?si=bxFPVX88aRWZ21o9 BFR episode: https://youtu.be/PphN-KS7Nwc?si=MOOvvxASOnpf_R6Q Osteoarthritis episode: https://youtu.be/mCrvt0DsLAw?si=_xGr2J3pz3uyvWWn Surgery recovery episode: https://youtu.be/qlhu7eTS-zw?si=xBMaj-JNV3n_8q9R Libido episode: https://youtu.be/Et-I1Z6T4GM?si=u0WaAnBUwbnH24Nk HRT Dr. Gersh episode: https://youtu.be/rilVaK7Fh94?si=QR67OgW_XreciO1t Plastic surgery episode: https://youtu.be/2a-8JHiPoL8?si=ybdyNE5VzRpMp0VK Dr. Lindsey Berkson HRT episode: https://youtu.be/g9rU2eUonzA?si=tFiaPvOi8DpHQ8p6 Dr. Nasha Winters cancer episode: https://youtu.be/YcpJcjwc3Jc?si=FpJeTUi7nLDb36DY NAD episode: https://youtu.be/23deLszz0ww?si=ZZjB9pHkHliQarFF Gray area drinking episode: https://youtu.be/fhHXPgsucYY?si=VSI2SHwtIoxdtlDz Emotional eating episode: https://youtu.be/oWcSUZREPr8?si=UJ8IW0ysz0mJuC-w   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 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 clarity in this short episode, especially if you're taking AlgaeCal or considering adding strontium to your routine. We cover: ·   If strontium falsely inflates DEXA scores ·   The difference between strontium ranelate and strontium citrate ·   Do they really lower fracture risk ·   What's more important? Bone quality or bone density? ·   Which scans can show bone strength? ·   What happens when we stop strontium ·   What women should actually focus on for fracture prevention   Dr. Doug Lucas is a leading expert in osteoporosis and longevity medicine. As a double board-certified physician and founder of The OsteoCollective, he helps people—especially midlife women—reverse bone loss, optimize hormones, and reclaim strength and vitality through an evidence-based, root-cause approach. His message: osteoporosis is not a life sentence, and conventional medicine isn't your only option. Dr. Doug left his career as an orthopedic surgeon after becoming frustrated with a system that waited until bones were broken before taking action. Now, he's on a mission to teach people how to take control of their health before disease sets in. Whether he's speaking on bone health, functional medicine, or aging with intention, Dr. Doug delivers clear, relatable, science-backed insights your audience will remember—and act on.   Contact Dr. Doug Lucas:  Website: https://www.osteocollective.com/media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr_DougLucas   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 Try Troscriptions for 10% off with code ZORA https://troscriptions.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/  For transparency: 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.

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 Broadway dancer to mom working 3 jobs, to Ninja Warrior The exact steps she took that helped her reverse osteopenia How to build confidence after failure and keep showing up The role of mindset, community, play and just having fun in lifelong fitness How she continues to set new goals and push physical boundaries in her 70s Ginny MacColl is an actress, dancer, and American Ninja Warrior competitor who began her athletic journey later in life. After being diagnosed with osteopenia, she turned to strength training and ultimately became a national symbol of what healthy aging can look like. She's the mother of professional stuntwoman and Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff, and continues to inspire women of all ages to stay strong, capable, and courageous. Contact Ginny MacColl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnymaccoll/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmaccoll/ YouTube: youtube.com/@ginnymaccoll996   Give thanks to our sponsors: Get Troscriptions at 10% off with code ZORA here - https://troscriptions.com/ZORA 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.  

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 her contribution to the regenerative medicine field.   Stem cell cream: www.CharaOmni.com 10% off with code CHARA10  Contact Dr. Joy Kong:  Website: https://Joykongmd.com Website: www.chara-health.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joykongmd    Memoir Tiger of Beijing: https://amzn.to/3Ufdzx3  Podcast: Dr Joy Kong Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3QOd5Vm2CxenAPHEn5DLAB?si=JSWpKrpHQKiilGIEtj4CLQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ 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/  For transparency: 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 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 how food interacts with our biology, especially during the menopause transition. We cover: The truth about soy and breast cancer risk How we all have cancer cells in our body and how we are programmed to kill them Which foods enhance the body's natural cancer defenses Why a personalized approach to nutrition matters more than ever How to choose your coffee and drink it   Dr. William Li is not only an internationally recognized physician and scientist, he is also a  bestselling author known for pioneering research on angiogenesis and disease prevention. His groundbreaking work has changed how we understand the body's natural defense systems: immunity, regeneration, and metabolism. He has a TED Talk Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?, with millions of views, and his books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet have inspired millions to use food as medicine. He is a frequent guest on shows like Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, and CNN. Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NVY5CSQ Eat to Beat Your Diet https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer Contact Dr. William Li – Website: https://drwilliamli.com/– Instagram: @drwilliamli– Facebook: @drwilliamli– Twitter: @drwilliamli– TikTok: @drwilliamli – Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli Give thanks to our sponsors: Get Troscriptions at 10% off with code ZORA here - https://troscriptions.com/ZORA 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 ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before January 1, 2025 to win Timeline's Mitopure longevity gummies. Or 20% off at 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.  

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 flashes, sleep, anxiety, metabolism, joint pain, GSM and map out what actually works. We Cover: • Why some women avoid HRT and why others still need more support. • The foundations every woman needs, with or without hormones. • Non-hormonal solutions for hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, irritability, sleep, mood, metabolism, muscle loss, cognitive decline, weight gain, fatigue and GSM. • What to know about supplement safety and phytoestrogens. RESOURCES Recommended Items + Discounts:  Karen Martel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-hormonal-solutions-to-peri-and-post-menopausal/id1438772276?i=1000682224707 Herbal Medicine in Menopause: Myths, Mistakes, & Must-Haves with Sara Chana Silverstein Master Herbalist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-medicine-in-menopause-myths-mistakes-must-haves/id1531105768?i=1000727879524 Discount Codes PDF: Osteoarthritis episode: https://youtu.be/b7aTb7cHn7o?si=WDVXmO3HwHruhXmm PRP episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-arthritis-prevent-degeneration-in-joints-alternatives/id1531105768?i=1000523184934 https://drive.google.com/file/d/110eG0zBhHwpWS6_BVgj1RtL-JmKgqgmL/view?usp=sharing Urolithin A: https://youtu.be/OsaWrkM3Fxs?si=SeZ-nTuf46H2o4QO Methylene Blue: https://youtu.be/XHhMN3oC69M?si=B5pCINSXA19rNcQs BFR guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSwrG6u737O5o7_TOd3PkRfeGsz8ESX5/view?usp=drive_link Hot Flash Program: https://hackmyage.com/hot-flash-masterclass/ Energy Reboot Program: https://hackmyage.com/energy-reboot-self-guided/   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.  

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 bone density testing and how to actually understand what this means. Does estrogen really protect bones? Why are people having fractures despite good bone density scores without osteoporosis and vice versa. What are alternative screenings and how they compare to DEXA The downsides of bone screening and how to approach your bone health no matter if you have osteoporosis or not What the research supports for improving bone density and what supplements we may need to consider. We talk about the more important form of vitamin K and strontium What we need to know about that scary 30% of people die within a year of a hip fracture stat And so much more Dr. Doug Lucas is a double board-certified physician and founder of The OsteoCollective. This is an incredible community he has created where he helps people—especially midlife women—reverse bone loss, optimize hormones, and reclaim their strength and vitality through an evidence-based, root-cause approach. He left his career as an orthopedic surgeon after became so frustrated with a system that just waited until bones were broken before taking action. Now, he's on a mission to teach people how to take control of their health before disease sets in.    Dr. John Neustadt John Neustadt, ND, He is the Founder and President of the dietary supplement company Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI, nbihealth.com) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He received numerous US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for potentially treating rare diseases using natural products through his company. Dr. Neustadt hosts the Delivering Health podcast, which is also really great. He is also a Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Corporate Advisory Roundtable member. And has written four books and over 100 research reviews. He was even recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author in the world for his work.  Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. The Osteoporosis Breakthrough by Dr. Doug Lucas: https://www.osteocollective.com/ebook-breakthrough Contact Dr. Doug Lucas: Website: https://www.osteocollective.com/media     Contact Dr. John Nuestadt Website: https://nbihealth.com/ Fracture-Proof Your Bones book www.nbihealth.com/osteobook Delivering Health Podcast www.nbihealth.com/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 - 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.