Ep. 480 Can You Reverse Menopause? What the Science Says with Zora Benhamou
I am thrilled to connect with Zora Benhamou today. She is a gerontologist and biohacker, dedicated to challenging stigmatized views of menopause and ageist stereotypes. She is also the host of the Hack My Age podcast, which focuses on empowering women navigating the menopause transition through biohacking techniques.
In our discussion, we cover various factors that influence menopausal timing and question whether it is possible to reverse menopause. We dive into midlife biohacks, such as blood-flow restriction bands, that deliver real results, and explore health optimization, how people become super agers, and the benefits of peptides, exosomes, and HRT. We also examine the issue of loneliness and clarify why mindset is crucial for aging with resilience.
This conversation is full of insights and takeaways, so you will likely return to it more than once.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Factors that could influence the menopause transition
How stress and trauma can impact menopause timing
The necessity of cultivating positive relationships
How loneliness affects health
Importance of challenging the brain with new activities as we age
Zora explains where gadgets fit into her biohacking pyramid
The value of training with blood flow restriction bands
A closer look at the benefits of peptides
How a positive attitude toward aging can lead to a longer lifespan
Power of finding joy and humor in challenging times
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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).
With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.
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