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Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Zora Benhamou
Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
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  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    Histamine Intolerance vs MCAS: How to Calm Down Reactions - Dr. Indra Barathan

    09/28/2026 | 53 mins.
    Have you suddenly become "allergic" to foods you've eaten your whole life, like avocado, wine, kimchi, or last night's leftovers? Or are you dealing with random headaches, flushing, brain fog, or a stuffy nose, and nobody can tell you why?
    We cover:
    Why you're suddenly reacting to "healthy" foods you've eaten forever, and why it's usually not a new allergy

    The hormone that acts like your body's natural antihistamine

    The "histamine bucket" idea that explains why the same food triggers you one day and not the next

    The real difference between histamine intolerance and MCAS

    The root cause approach that calms the whole system down instead of just chasing one symptom at a time

     
    Indra Barathan has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field. In 2015, she established the Dr. Indra Clinic, which is a collaborative care clinic that takes a functional medicine approach. She believes in understanding the person behind the medical condition. This holistic approach allows her to connect with each patient on a deeper level, recognizing that they hold the answers to their own health challenges. She is also a founding member of the British College of Functional Medicine.
     
    Appointments:  https://drindra.co.uk/services/appointments/
    Health screening https://drindra.co.uk/services/vitality/
    Contact Indra Barathan:
    Website: https://drindra.co.uk
    Instagram: @drindrasfmp
    Email pa@drindra.co.uk
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    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
    YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    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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    Menopause Myths, Hormone Therapy, and Predatory Marketing - Amanda Thebe

    09/25/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    Have you ever bought something for your menopause symptoms and later felt like you got played? Or wondered if your "broken metabolism" is actually just a myth someone's selling you?
    We cover:
    Why the "menopause gold rush" turned into a $20 billion industry, and who's actually cashing in

    The red flags that separate a genuine expert from a menopause predator

    The uncomfortable question about influencers selling to a vulnerable audience

    The real science behind menopause weight gain, and why "broken metabolism" is the biggest myth out there

    Why hormone therapy isn't a simple yes or no, and where the actual nuance lives

     
    ABS ON FIRE, 12 Week Core Program: https://www.amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire/
    Menopause Resources: https://amandathebe.com/meno-resource/
    Book: Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!
     
    Contact Amanda Thebe:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandathebex
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-thebe/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaThebex
     
    Give thanks to our sponsors:
    Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com
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    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
    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
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    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.
  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    The Power of Menopause No One Talks About - Karen Martel & Dr. Fiona Lovely - Part 4

    09/21/2026 | 30 mins.
    Have you noticed how often menopause gets framed as the beginning of the end? What if these years are actually the window of opportunity to create your most powerful decade yet?
    We cover:
    The forgotten history of women and fertility

    How certain patterns shape the way we experience midlife

    Why the decline story is a cultural invention, not a biological fact

    What it looks like to step into your wisdom and authority right now

    A shift in perspective about menopause

    Karen Martel has a brilliant podcast called The Hormone Solution. She is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach and has been working with women in this space with her online community and one to one for a decade now. She specializes in weight loss resistance.
    Dr. Fiona Lovely has one of the longest running menopause podcasts with over a million downloads now called Not Your Mother's Menopause. She is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, neurology and restorative endocrinology and takes a holistic approach to healing, focusing on finding the root cause of a woman's issues, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness.


    Contact Karen Martel:
    Website: https://karenmartel.com
    Podcast: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWWN_4IhMZJOXjvj8FDKIQ
    Group coaching: https://coaching.karenmartel.com/ - code ZORA50 for 50% off  
    Hormone Creams: https://midlifesolutions.org/ code ZORA for 10% off
     
    Contact Dr. Fiona Lovely:
    Website: https://drlovely.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfionalovely
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfionalovely
    Podcast: Not Your Mother's Menopause: https://drlovely.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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA
    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
    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.
  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    The Vitamin K Mistake in Bone Supplements: What Works Better - Dr. John Neustadt

    09/18/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
    Was your bone scan called normal, so you figured you were protected? Did your doctor just tell you to take calcium, but you know your bones need more than that?
    We cover:
    Why your bone density score might be lying to you, and what actually predicts a fracture

    The part of your bone that's stronger than steel, and why calcium alone won't cut it

    Dairy for bones: friend or foe for women in midlife

    The gut problem, even when you're eating everything right

    The vitamin K mix-up that means most bone supplements aren't doing what you think

     John Neustadt, ND, is 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 and is a Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Corporate Advisory Roundtable member. Dr. Neustadt has written four books and over 100 research reviews and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author in the world for his work.
    Code ZORA for 10% off NBI dietary supplements https://www.nbihealth.com
    Book: Fracture-Proof Your Bones https://www.nbihealth.com/fractureproof/
     
    Past episode - Get Stronger Bones & Prevent Fracture Risk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-stronger-bones-prevent-fractures-smarter-screening/id1531105768?i=1000739852422
     
    Contact John Neustadt:
    Website: https://www.nbihealth.com
    Delivering Health Podcast https://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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA
    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
    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
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    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.
  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    Sex After 40: Three Girlfriends Get Brutally Honest - Karen Martel & Dr. Fiona Lovely - Part 3

    09/14/2026 | 28 mins.
    Do you feel that you're the only one of your friends who seems to struggle with libido? Or maybe all your friends have put intimacy on the table, and wonder if anyone out there going through this transition is getting any real pleasure with their partners?
    We cover:
    Why low libido is almost never just about low testosterone

    How stress, shame and past experiences shape desire

    The "am I broken?" feeling, and why it's usually a very normal response

    What's really going on in the brain during arousal and orgasm

    The surprising difference between the male and female brain during orgasm

    Karen Martel has a brilliant podcast called The Hormone Solution. She is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach and has been working with women in this space with her online community and one to one for a decade now. She specializes in weight loss resistance.
    Dr. Fiona Lovely has one of the longest running menopause podcasts with over a million downloads now called Not Your Mother's Menopause. She is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, neurology and restorative endocrinology and takes a holistic approach to healing, focusing on finding the root cause of a woman's issues, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness.


    Contact Karen Martel:
    Website: https://karenmartel.com
    Podcast: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWWN_4IhMZJOXjvj8FDKIQ
    Group coaching: https://coaching.karenmartel.com/ - code ZORA50 for 50% off  
    Hormone Creams: https://midlifesolutions.org/ code ZORA for 10% off
     
    Contact Dr. Fiona Lovely:
    Website: https://drlovely.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfionalovely
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfionalovely
    Podcast: Not Your Mother's Menopause: https://drlovely.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 - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA
    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
    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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