Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Are you doing everything right, eating well, exercising, sleeping, and still watching your belly grow and your energy disappear? Or maybe you've heard that menopause changes your metabolism, but nobody's actually explained what that means or what to do about it?
Today I talk with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, one of the leading researchers on mitochondria, metabolism, and women's health.
We cover:
Why losing estrogen literally rewires how your body uses and stores energy

What happens to your gut microbiome as you transition into menopause 

What GLP-1 medications are doing to your metabolism and muscle that no one talks about

A little-known molecule that is a powerful estrogen mimetic that few have heard of 

What actually supports hormonal metabolic health in midlife beyond diet and exercise

 
Siobhan Mitchell is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging. Siobhan held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestle and Pepsico), leading trials in Europe, North America and Asia, which investigated the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood and performance. Additionally she was senior director at Noom, where she directed a team investigating chronic disease management, weight loss and mental health digital programs using cognitive behavior therapy methods. Siobhan has authored over 80 papers, and holds eight patents for aging, cognition and mood products.
 
Code ZORA for 10% off Hormonal Metabolic Control and other MitoQ products
Contact Siobhan Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Website: Mitoq.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitoq
 
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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA
Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora
Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora
 
Build Strong Bones Masterclass April 25, 2026 https://mailchi.mp/hackmyage/vdrp7df21q
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 your hormone labs confusing you more than helping you?
And are you being told you blood work is normal, but you still feel like garbage? Then tune into hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones who clears the confusion.
We cover:
How (and if) perimenopause should even be diagnosed

The real differences between blood, saliva, urine, and at-home hormone testing

The most underrated markers for health in midlife

What urine testing reveals that blood testing doesn't

The truth about hormone supplements, what actually works and what doesn't

 Dr. Carrie Jones is a globally respected functional medicine practitioner and hormone expert with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Formerly the Medical Director of Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), she specializes in women's health, menopause, and complex hormone cases, translating hard science into practical, empowering guidance. With nearly a quarter of a million Known for her no-nonsense, myth-busting style, Dr. Jones helps clinicians and women alike understand hormones without fear, fluff, or fasting madness.
Free Resources: https://www.drcarriejones.com/learn
Contact Dr. Carrie Jones
Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarriejones/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones/id1813934931?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Give thanks to our sponsors:
Troscriptions methylene blue at 10% off here: https://troscriptions.com/ZORA
Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com
Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/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 for 15% off with this link: 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.

Today we meet psychoanalyst Dr. Michael Bader who shares why we may need to  move beyond hormones, lube, and libido hacks and into the hidden forces of guilt, shame, fantasy, and long-term intimacy that shape desire, often without us realizing it.
 We cover:
What are the most common, and least discussed, desire blockers in midlife

The surprising role "ruthlessness" plays in sexual pleasure and why intimacy can make desire harder

What sexual fantasies are really doing psychologically, and why they often intensify with age

How long-term relationships and caretaking instincts quietly suppress arousal

Practical ways midlife women can reconnect with desire without performance pressure

 
Dr. Michael Bader is a psychologist and psychoanalyst with over four decades of clinical experience, known for his pioneering work on the psychology of desire, intimacy, and sexual fulfillment. He is the author of the influential book Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies, where he unpacks the hidden emotional and psychological meanings behind sexual fantasy and why it plays such a powerful role in human arousal.
Dr. Bader blends clinical depth with a refreshingly accessible style, helping people understand how unconscious fears, early experiences, and emotional dynamics shape their erotic lives. His work challenges shame, reduces stigma, and offers a compassionate, science-informed framework for sexual well-being.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Bader has served as a consultant, teacher, and writer on topics ranging from sexuality to social psychology, and he's widely respected for bridging the gap between psychological theory and everyday struggles around intimacy, pleasure, and connection.
 
Book: Arousal https://michaelbader.com/books/arousal-the-secret-logic-of-sexual-fantasies/
 
Contact Dr. Michael Bader:
Website: michaelbader.com
Webcast: Invisible Ink:  The Unconscious in Modern Politics and Culture
Email: [email protected] 
Tiktok: @michaelbaderdmh     
Instagram @drummajorforfreedom
 
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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/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.

Do you feel like your body is changing, but no one ever explained why? You suspect perimenopause, but you're not sure, because you know nothing about it. 
We cover:
Why most women are completely unprepared for menopause

The key hormones driving your symptoms (and when they start declining)

The real definition of menopause and when it happens

The stages of perimenopause and what changes to expect

The silent health risks that show up after menopause

 
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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/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
 
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.

What if most of what we've been told about hormone therapy was based on the wrong population, the wrong hormones, and the wrong timing?
And what if 75% of women on HRT today are either under-dosed or over-dosed… because no one is actually testing?
We cover:
Why the largest menopause study does not apply to healthy perimenopausal women

The "test, don't guess" philosophy

Which tests are best to personalize dosing and optimize hormone metabolism

Why up to 75% of women may be under- or over-treated on standard HRT protocols

The little at-home device that can map daily hormone fluctuations

Which scan is best for bones? REMS or DEXA?

Dr. Betty Murray, Ph.D., M.S., I.F.M.C.P., is the Founder and CEO of The Menrva Project, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform & telemedicine service that personalizes menopause management by integrating symptoms, wearable data, and hormone metabolism with treatment in all 50 states. A functional medicine expert with over 20 years of experience, she previously founded Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center, one of the largest functional medicine practices in North Texas. Dr. Murray has appeared on Fox News, NBC, and CBS, and hosts the Menopause Mastery Podcast.
Mastering the Pause: A Woman's Guide to Thriving Through Menopause https://guide.hormoneshelp.com
Contact Dr. Betty Murray
Website: https://drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray /
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbettymurray
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettymurray/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbettymurray
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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA
Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://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.