Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Did your doctor hand you a prescription for hormones for menopause with like zero instructions on how to actually use it? Are you standing in your bathroom now wondering where the patch goes, how much gel is a "pump," or whether you're even doing this right?

We cover:

The one thing to set up with your doctor NOW so you're never stuck waiting 3 months for a simple answer

Patch, gel, spray or cream: where each one goes and the absorption trick most women miss

Why some women feel worse on progesterone...

Have you tried every physical treatment for your chronic pain, the injections, the therapies, the supplements, and still can't figure out why your body won't fully heal? Or are you doing all the right things for your nervous system but still feel like you're just managing symptoms instead of actually getting better?

 We cover:

Why the brain is the actual creator of pain, and what that means for chronic symptoms that just won't go away

The difference between regulating your nervous system and actually rewiring it, and why that distinction really matters

Can we actually predict when we go into menopause? Is there any kind of test we can use to see how far or close we are to our final menstrual period? Should we be testing anything at all?

We cover:

How long does perimenopause last and what's actually happening in each phase of that transition

The new testing technology that tracks your hormones over time instead of just giving you one snapshot

Why symptoms like anxiety, weight gain, and poor sleep might be perimenopause even when your labs look fine

Do you feel like sex is the last thing on your mind and you can totally live the rest of your life without it? But maybe your partner couldn't and you're not sure how to navigate this conundrum.

We cover:

Why low libido is a health signal, not just a normal part of aging

The surprising reason women need arousal before desire (and why that's actually a superpower)

What oxytocin from orgasm does for your bones, sleep, and cortisol levels

The root causes of low libido that HRT alone...

Have you ever thought about what your life will actually feel like at 80, not just how long you'll live, but how well? Or do you avoid thinking about aging altogether because honestly, it kind of terrifies you?

We cover:

The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and peakspan, and why most of us are spending decades in the gap between them

What a landmark paper says about when our bodies actually peak, and why that timing matters so much for women in midlife

Why menopause is not a decline but actually the most...

Are you living with joint pain and wondering if exercise is actually making it worse? Or maybe you've been told you have osteoarthritis and you're not sure what to try, what to skip, and what's just really expensive hope in a syringe?

We cover:

Why osteoarthritis is not a wear and tear disease anymore

How the loss of estrogen at menopause drives joint pain in ways most doctors don't fully address

What the research actually says about PRP, steroid injections, hyaluronic acid, and supplements (some of this will surprise you)

Have you ever watched your bone density number go up on a DEXA scan and felt relieved, only to wonder why nobody is talking about whether that number actually means you won't fracture? Or are you quietly noticing that getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, or just walking feels a little different than it used to?

We cover:

Why your DEXA scan score tells less than half the story, and what predicts fractures far more accurately

The one functional test you can do at home right now that predicts your...

Have you heard of Biodentistry 3.0? Its not biological dentistry…that's old school. This is something deeper. And Dr. Dom Nischwitz explains it all and he shares why the root cause of some of inflammation, brain fog and just overall dysfunction sometimes starts in the mouth.

We cover:

Why your mouth is the entrance to your entire body, and what's hiding in there that could be blocking your health progress

The difference between conventional dentistry, biological dentistry, and Biodentistry 3.0

How old metal fillings, root canals, and wisdom tooth cavitations can hijack your ho...

Are you trying to get through menopause without HRT and feeling like every conversation in this space leaves you out? Whether or not you're taking hormones for menopause, this is a conversation for you.

We cover:

The non-hormonal options that have real evidence behind them, not just anecdote

Which diet and lifestyle practices can genuinely move the needle on symptoms

Why HRT alone won't save you if the basics are missing

How to build a personalized approach that actually fits your life and body

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Did you know after menopause, many women lose around 1% to 2% of bone density per year for several years, and some lose more? And it accelerates during the menopause transition, with the fastest loss typically beginning around a year before that final menstrual period.

Most women don't find out until they already have an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis.. Or maybe you've been told your bones are just "a little low" but nobody actually explained what to do about it?

We cover:

Why walking and calcium supplements alone are not enough, and what actually moves...

Have you heard of ketones, but not really sure what it means? Do we make them ourselves or do we take them as a supplement? And wonder if this is just another wellness trend?

We cover:

Why your brain energy drops in perimenopause even before your period stops, and what estrogen has to do with it

What ketones actually are and why they're so much more than just a fasting byproduct

How to get the benefits of ketosis without going low carb or skipping meals

What to look for...

We cover:
Why is our "bonding hormone" and why so many of us are unknowingly depleted of it
The real reason female desire is responsive, not spontaneous, like a man's
What's actually happening inside the body during arousal and the tools that can help
A mood and libido stack that goes beyond testosterone and why it works differently for women
Simple relationship practices that build real connection and bring back that spark

Past episodes:
Next Level Sex: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/140-next-level-sex-intimate-relationships-during-the/id1531105768?i=1000609297963

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Are you just starting your hormone therapy for menopause and completely lost on why it's not working, why you feel worse or your friend is taking it differently than you and you don't know why?

We cover:

Why progesterone isn't one-size-fits-all, and what to do when it stops working for you

The best options when you can't tolerate progesterone

How to actually read your symptoms to figure out if you need more estrogen, more progesterone, or both

Why "no symptoms except bad sleep" is short sighted

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Have you had breast cancer and been told you can never, ever touch hormones again? Or are you going through menopause with zero options because your doctor is too scared to even have the conversation?

We cover:

Why the science on estrogen and breast cancer has been misrepresented, and what the real data actually shows

How testosterone could be the most protective hormone for women with or after breast cancer

What inflammatory markers your doctor probably isn't checking, and why they matter more than you think

The course being...

Are you worried about EMFs, you know those frequencies that fly out from your phone, computer and 5g? Maybe you feel like you're getting it from everywhere anyway, so why even bother? Or maybe you've heard the term "quantum energy" and written it off as total woo?

Then this episode is for you

We cover:

What EMFs are and what they are doing inside your body…without fear mongering

Why your menopause symptoms may be getting worse and if EMFs have something to do with it

What quantum energy ac...

Are you lean, exercising and eating right, but yet, your cholesterol shows a different story? Maybe it's super high and you cant explain why? So, high cholesterol may not always be a problem… and we actually may be over-treating numbers and missing what what actually drive heart disease.

We cover:

Why high LDL doesn't always mean high risk

The real role of statins vs newer medications and if and when to use them

How genetics, diet, and metabolism change cholesterol response

What actually improves cardiovascular health (beyond labs)

Have you ever thought about what your life will actually look like at 80? Did you ever think that the decisions you make today predict the trajectory of the next 30 years?

We cover:

How I design my plan for the future

The daily non-negotiables that build strength, brain, and resilience over decades

What I actually eat, how I move, and what I've stopped doing

My non-negotiables for my longevity plan

The mindset shift that makes all of this sustainable and even enjoyable

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Do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia and have been told to "be careful," avoid impact, and not lift heavy because your bones are fragile… but something about that advice doesn't sit right?

We cover:

What really happens to your bones in menopause, and why bone loss accelerates fast

Why most exercise doesn't build bone, and what actually does

The truth about DEXA scans, and what your score isn't telling you

Which kind of high-intensity training can improve bone density safely

The hidden impact of weight loss drugs on...

Have you've ever been told your labs are normal, but you still feel like garbage…or you've walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed, confused, or totally unheard…then this episode is for you.

We cover:

Why medical gaslighting happens more often in menopause

The hidden limitation in conventional medical training

What "normal labs" actually mean (and don't mean)

How to build the right healthcare team for complex symptoms

How to get the menopause care you need and finally be heard…guaranteed

What if your thyroid labs are "normal"… but you still feel exhausted, stuck, and gaining weight? And what if the real problem isn't your hormones… but how your thyroid is being tested and treated?

We cover:

Why most thyroid diagnoses miss the real problem

The dangerous gap between "normal" and "optimal" labs

The surprising truth about GLP-1s and thyroid health

Why one popular thyroid medication may backfire in Hashimoto's

The hidden lifestyle habits quietly slowing your metabolism

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Are you worried about your brain and know it's not dementia, but you know that it starts decades earlier, and want to do something to protect your brain now…not later?

We cover:

The most powerful brain-supporting habits you're probably skipping that are free

Which habits to stack and get done within an hour of waking

What you're eating, or not eating, at breakfast that may be affecting your focus all day

Which habit is drastically draining your cognitive bandwidth

The biohacking add-ons worth knowing about, and wh...

Are you doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself?

We cover:

Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons

The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about

The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism

How your mindset can literally impact your symptoms, and even your lifespan

The simple nutrition shifts that can stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support muscle

Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables.

We cover:

Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right"

The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening

Why the supplements on the market are designed around a standard that has nothing to do with your optimal health

What ch...

Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables.

We cover:

Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right"

The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening

Why the supplements on the market are designed around a standard that has nothing to do with your optimal health

What ch...

Are your bloating, new food sensitivities, and stubborn weight gain really about hormones or just getting older… or is your gut the hidden driver? And what if the key to a smoother menopause transition isn't another supplement, but rebuilding your gut foundation from the inside out?

We cover:

How estrogen and progesterone shifts disrupt the gut microbiome

Which gut issues increase after 40 and what to do about them

The "major in the majors" approach to midlife health

The surprising link between childhood trauma and menopause timing

When gu...

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...

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

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...

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

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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

Have you ever tried to get your sleep routine on, sort out your hormones, and curb your cravings… and felt like none of it sticks?

What if the real issue isn't your discipline, your diet, or your willpower… but your nervous system?

We cover:

What is nervous system regulation and why it's the foundation in menopause

How your nervous system acts like a "lens" that changes how you see the world, from threat to safety

The three "no-nos" that aren't discipline problems, they're stress responses

The danger of r...

Has your doctor told you your cholesterol is "too high" and it's time to take a statin, but you're other markers are squeaky clean, you're living a healthy diet and lifestyle, stress is under control, so you're a little skeptical why you're offered medication based on one number alone?

We cover:

Why atherosclerosis is a silent, decades-long process, and why symptoms often appear far too late

How menopause changes the vascular landscape, nitric oxide, inflammation, and microvascular risk

The difference between a calcium score and a CCTA with contrast, and which...

Are you doing all the right things, lifting weights, eating well, taking supplements, even taking hormones… but still not seeing improvements in your bone health?

Have you ever wondered if the hamster wheel you're living on - all the stress and the horrible sleep, and how that could be affecting your bones?

We cover:

How chronic stress and cortisol affect bone health

Why type of sleep that's essential for bone repair and remodeling

The connection between recovery, hormones, and bone strength

The "midlife trap" that accelerates bone lo...

Have you been told by your doctor that "your labs are normal" and everything is fine, but you still feel like garbage? And things are just not adding up. You're feeling dismissed, stressed and/or confused about what your body truly needs in perimenopause and menopause…then this episode is for you.

We cover:

Why menopause care is failing women, and how to stop medical gaslighting in its tracks

The truth about fueling in midlife, including how many calories we really need

Why early HRT can be foundational for muscle, bone, an...

Have you ever wondered why your desire feels slower than your partner's…and started to question if something is wrong with you? Or maybe you love your partner deeply, but intimacy feels rushed, pressured, or just not as fun as it used to be…which may be years or decades ago?

Why female arousal takes so long and why rushing intimacy often kills desire

The biggest communication mistake couples make when introducing new ideas in the bedroom

The coolest technique for expressing desires without hurting your partner's ego

Why fore...

Can you really balance your hormones…or do we need to do something deeper?

And what if menopause isn't the breakdown of your body, but a wake-up call to heal patterns you've been carrying for decades? Maybe it isnt just menopause?

We cover:

Why hormones are often the effect, not the root cause

How chronic stress depletes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone

Physiological vs supraphysiological HRT dosing and what that really means

Which estrogen is best to protect the uterine lining

How gut health and the es...

Have you been told that hormone therapy protects your bones, but no one explained how or when it actually works?

Or maybe you've heard the opposite, that HRT is risky and should only be used as a last resort?

We cover:

Why estrogen plays a critical role in bone remodeling

What happens to bone density during menopause

What the research shows about HRT and fracture risk

Who may benefit most from hormone therapy for bone protection

Why HRT works best as part of a complete...

Is menopause really about hormones… or is it exposing something much bigger about how our culture treats aging women?

If you've ever felt invisible, dismissed, or suddenly just like "less relevant" as your body changed, then this episode is for you.

We cover:

Why menopause is a social transition, not just a hormonal event

How internalized ageism can shorten lifespan and impact health outcomes

The real biological cost of chronic stress, stigma, and vigilance

Why brain fog in menopause is often misinterpreted as cognitive decline

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Are you looking to add some spice back into your love life? Have you been doing the same boring routines with your partner and just cant take it anymore?

We cover:

What the body and mind must feel before it can fully open to pleasure

What shifts expose long-standing intimacy and communication gaps

The "inhale push" breathing technique and how it increases sensation

Where to get started when you are not even comfortable touching yourself

How to talk to your partner about new exploration without...

Are your skincare products "kinda working"… but not really working like they used to? And what if the real issue isn't the ingredients, but your skin cells being too exhausted to respond? Then that would mean we need a different approach.

If you're curious about stem cells and exosomes, and how to find them and use them, then this episode is for you.

• What causes skin cells to become "exhausted" and less responsive to skincare ingredients • What exosomes are and how they act as cellular messengers in regenerative medicine • Why peptides may work better w...