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Zora Benhamou
Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
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    Landmark Study Shows This Food Alone Cuts Hip Fractures 46% - Sandra Iuliano

    08/03/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    Are you worried about your bone health but can't seem to get enough exercise in? Or maybe you have a parent or loved one in their 80s who you're watching lose strength and you feel completely helpless? Here's what you can do.
    We cover:
    The landmark study that reduced hip fractures by 46% using just three everyday foods

    Why calcium supplements alone are missing a critical piece of the puzzle

    What happens to your muscles and bones when protein intake drops too low

    The truth about vegans, vegetarians, and fracture risk based on the actual data

    Why chasing your DEXA score might be the wrong goal entirely

     
    Dr. Sandra Iuliano is a nutritionist and internationally renowned researcher from the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on nutrition and exercise across the lifespan; specifically, to improve musculoskeletal health including studying the effects of exercise and calcium in bone growth in children, vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone loss in adults and food-based approaches to prevent falls, fractures and malnutrition in older adults in aged-care. Former World Age Group Triathlon Champion. Over 50 years of competitive sport participation. 



    Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2364
     
    Healthy Ageing Project 
     
    Contact Sandra Iuliano:
    Email: sandraib@unimelb.edu.au 
     
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    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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    Progesterone After Menopause: How to Take It, and If You Even Need It - Zora Benhamou

    07/31/2026 | 28 mins.
    Did you start taking progesterone and now confused if you are supposed to take it every day or only for two weeks?
    Or maybe you don't have a uterus anymore, and you keep going back and forth on whether you should take it anyway or just leave it? You heard there are both risks and benefits and not sure what to do?
    We cover:
    How to take progesterone if you're cycling

    What to do when progesterone gives you two great weeks of sleep, but told to stop for two weeks.

    Continuous versus cyclic, and how to tell which one your body would prefer

    The latest information about progesterone and cancer, heart, and dementia risk

    What I would personally do about progesterone if I didn't have a uterus

     
    MENOPAUSE TRACKER https://freebie.hackmyage.com/menopause-symptom-tracker
    MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM GUIDE https://freebie.hackmyage.com/menopause-symptom-chart
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    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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    Reverse Bone Loss With This Exercise In Just 2 Minutes Per Day - Tracey Clissold, PhD

    07/27/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    Are you overwhelmed by all the things you need to do to make your bones stronger? Doing the right kind of exercise, eating more protein, getting your vitamins and minerals, hormones, sleep…how are you supposed to fit it all in? Would you like to know how…in just 3 minutes a day? 
    We cover:
    Why the exercises you think are building bone probably aren't

    The one type of movement that can grow bone density in just minutes a day

    What your DEXA scan is telling you and, more importantly, what it's missing

    Why osteopenia doesn't have to be a diagnosis you fear

    The free app built directly from clinical trial research that makes this stupidly easy to start

     
    Dr Tracey Clissold has over 30 years of academic experience as a lecturer and researcher in Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition and Women's Health. She is currently a lecturer at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in New Zealand and is a nutrition consultant for national and international athletes and coaches. Tracey completed a PhD at Auckland University of Technology and created OSTEO-GAINS - a women's bone health app. Tracey previously represented New Zealand in distance running, winning several national and international marathon titles, including winning the New Zealand Auckland Marathon four times.
     
    Contact Tracey Clissold:
    Website: https://osteo-gains.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osteogains
    Email: info@osteogains.com
     
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    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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    When ADHD and Menopause Collide: How To Keep It Together - Dr. Jolene Brighten

    07/24/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    Do you have ADHD, or think you have ADHD and you're really having a hard time withthis menopause thing? You seemed to have managed just fine, until perimenopause came along and wondering if this is your brains new normal? Have you been struggling with brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and feeling like you just can't keep it together, and wondering if it's menopause or something more?
    We cover:
    Why perimenopause can unmask ADHD that's been hiding your whole life, and how to tell the difference between the two

    How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone directly affect your brain's ability to focus, regulate emotions, and stay motivated

    The hormone therapy conversation you should be having in your 30s, not after you've already fallen apart

    The most powerful tool for the ADHD brain, and how to get it

    The three non-negotiables Dr. Brighten uses with her own patients to protect brain health through the transition

    Dr. Jolene Brighten is an internationally renowned hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and founder of Dr. Brighten Essentials, a women's health supplement company. Board-certified in naturopathic endocrinology, a certified menopause specialist, and sex counselor, she's the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal.
    Book: ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD https://amzn.to/4frJ8z5
    Contact Dr. Jolene Brighten:
    Website: https://drbrighten.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjolenebrighten
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    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
     
    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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    Hives, Heart Palpitations and Histamine: Menopause, MCAS or Something Else? - Natalie Jill

    07/20/2026 | 53 mins.
    Do you get random itching, your heart races after you eat, or you get hives out of nowhere and have no idea why?
    Have you been told it's just stress or anxiety, but deep down you know something else is going on?
    We cover:
    What histamine actually is and why so many midlife women are dealing with it without even knowing it

    How perimenopause and menopause can slowly ramp up your histamine response and what the early signs look like

    The surprising connection between cortisol, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and why you can't seem to calm down

    Which common "healthy" foods might be making things worse, and what actually helped Natalie get her body back

    The supplement and lifestyle protocol Natalie used to go from covered in hives to back in control

     
    Natalie Jill is a high-performance coach, licensed master sports nutritionist, and fitness expert who helps women redefine aging through mindset and metabolic health. After decades of working in fitness, she faced her own series of medical challenges that forced her to completely rebuild her body and mindset from the ground up. 
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    Contact Natalie Jill
    Website: https://www.nataliejillfitness.com
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieJillFitness
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    Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.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.
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About Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing and upgrading this transformative phase of life. Hosted by gerontologist & biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast cuts through the noise, providing valuable information for women navigating menopause. Our guest experts, hailing from all corners of the globe, share their insights on menopause, hormones, and longevity. Get ready to hack menopause and make it the smoothest, most empowering chapter of your life!
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