Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

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

Why positive affirmations and talk therapy alone often don't work, and what works better according to neuroscience

The five step process Ashleigh uses to identify, process, and release what's keeping your nervous system stuck

How just 15 to 30 minutes a day can start shifting your brain out of chronic stress patterns for good



Free Brain-Body Blueprint: https://ashleighdilello.com/freeblueprint/
 
Contact Ashleigh Di Lello
Website: https://ashleighdilello.com
 
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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

How to have a better conversation with your doctor and the specific questions to ask to find out if they actually know their stuff

Why a whole body approach to this transition could be the key to protecting your heart, bones, and brain long term

Book Generation M - https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/generation-m-womens-health-book
Past episode: Racial Differences In Menopause https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racial-differences-in-menopause-why-some-women-suffer/id1531105768?i=1000748892632
Modern Meno Community: https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/modern-meno-community
 
Contact Jessica Shepherd: 
Website: https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/
Email: hello@jessicashepherdmd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd
 
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Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/
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Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   
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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.

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 won't fix

How to talk to your partner about your changing body without making it awkward



Contact Diane Mueller
Website: https://mylibidodoc.com
Podcast: The Libido Lounge https://mylibidodoc.com/podcasts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylibidodoc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylibidodoc 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLibidoDoc 
 
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Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/
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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.

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 strategic window of your life 

The real reason so many women dread aging, and a different way to think about it that changes everything

A simple, kind of surprising CTA that will help you actually meet your 80-year-old self




RESEARCH ARTICLE: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398429887_Peakspan_Defining_Quantifying_and_Extending_the_Boundaries_of_Peak_Productive_Lifespan
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Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/
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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.

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)

Which exercises are most effective for osteoarthritis

The role your mindset and pain perception play in how much you actually hurt

 
Kim Bennell is a Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and a global leader in musculoskeletal health research. Her work focuses on osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee and hip, with an emphasis on non-surgical management such as exercise, education, and digital health interventions. She has led over 600 high-impact clinical trials and translation initiatives that have shaped international clinical guidelines and practice. Professor Bennell is also recognised for her commitment to improving access to care through scalable, evidence-based programs and for mentoring the next generation of researchers in physiotherapy and rehabilitation science.
 
Free resources https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy/chesm#patient-resources 
 
Contact Kim Bennel:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHESM_unimelb 
Website: https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy/chesm
 
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Join the Hack My Age community on:
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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.