
A Brain Scientist Uncovers Why Migraine Meds Backfire And A New Breakthrough- Dr. Elena Gross
1/02/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
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.

Advanced Biohacks For Hair Loss in Menopause - Dr. Alan Bauman
12/29/2025 | 1h 13 mins.
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.

2025 Menopause Year in Review: What Mattered, What Didn't, and What's Next - Zora Benhamou
12/26/2025 | 40 mins.
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.

Will This Bone Supplement Help Or Make Things Worse? - Dr. Doug Lucas
12/22/2025 | 31 mins.
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.

Ninja Warrior at 71, Strength Training in Older Age, Reversing Osteopenia - Ginny MacColl
12/19/2025 | 1h 9 mins.
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.



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