Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Have you been struggling with gut issues for years, or suddenly have bloating, weird pain or digestive problems now that menopause is here? Are you one of those who cut out gluten hoping for relief, only to feel just as lousy (or worse)?
We cover:
Why your gut goes a little haywire in menopause, and why it has nothing to do with "just getting older"

The gluten truth that made me rethink everything I put in my mouth (most of us get this completely backwards)

How simply believing a food will hurt you can physically make it hurt you, and what that means for your power to change it

A free international study you can join from your couch if you're dealing with IBS

The one simple shift that beats probiotics and cutting out foods for a calmer gut

 
Associate Professor Jessica Biesiekierski is Head of Human Nutrition at the University of Melbourne and one of Australia's leading researchers in gut health, diet, and gut–brain interaction. Jess leads large international randomised controlled trials investigating how dietary and psychological interventions can improve gut conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her work has been published in top journals including The Lancet, Gastroenterology, and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. She is internationally recognised for her research on non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, the low FODMAP diet, and how gut–brain mechanisms shape food-related symptoms. She currently leads the world-first head-to-head study comparing the low FODMAP diet with exposure-based cognitive behavioural therapy in people with IBS, recruiting across Australia and the USA.
 
Clinical trial — the Exclude or Expose Study in IBS — which is actively recruiting adults with IBS in both Australia and the USA.
The trial compares two leading, evidence-based IBS treatments head-to-head for the first time: the low FODMAP diet (an exclusion-based dietary approach) versus exposure-based cognitive behavioural therapy (which works by helping the brain respond differently to gut symptoms and feared foods).
Both are delivered entirely online over 12 weeks, free of charge, with one-on-one support from a dietitian or psychologist throughout. Many women experiencing gut symptoms around menopause may qualify.
Trial website: www.gutresearchstudy.com
NERVA app (gut-directed hypnotherapy): https://www.nervahealth.com/eu
 
Contact Jess Biesiekierskie:
Email: gut-research@unimelb.edu.au
University of Melbourne staff profile: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/827643-jessica-biesiekierski
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-biesiekierski-78b61730/
Instagram: @human_nutrition_research
Facebook: Human Nutrition Research
Twitter: @jrbiesiekierski



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Have you ever asked your doctor to test your hormones, and were told there's no point because you're in perimenopause? Or maybe you started an estrogen patch, felt amazing for a week, and then suddenly felt worse and had no idea why?
We cover:
Why one blood test can show two completely opposite results in the same cycle (and why doctors stopped testing altogether)

The overlooked hormone that carries its own risks for your bones, brain and heart, independent of estrogen

The ketchup bottle effect: what's really happening when your symptoms suddenly flip

How to know if your HRT is actually absorbing, or just sitting on your skin

The timing mistake that can waste hundreds of dollars on comprehensive hormone tests like the DUTCH

 
Rose is the Clinical Manager at Mira, where she helps healthcare providers integrate at-home hormone monitoring into their clinical workflow. With over 10 years of experience as a fertility-awareness instructor trained in both the Marquette Method and the Sympto-Thermal Method, she has supported women using hormone monitoring across a wide range of situations, including regular and irregular cycles, postpartum amenorrhea, chemo-induced menopause, and perimenopause. Rose equips clinicians and fertility-awareness educators with the knowledge and confidence to interpret hormone patterns and apply them effectively in patient care. 
 
Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more ? Contact Mira's clinical team: https://zpr.io/n4GXDzSuYr2k
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Contact Rosemary MacKenzie:
Website: https://shop.miracare.com/ (code 2HACK20 20% off)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomiracare
 
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Are you confused about taking the pill for menopause? Are you wondering why no one talks about pellets? And have you thought that if HRT is so breast protective, why do we need mammograms anymore?
We cover:
Whether the pill or HRT is the smarter move when you're still cycling

How the pill disguises menopause

Why no one is talking about pellets

Are mammograms necessary if you are on HRT?

 
MENOPAUSE TRACKER https://freebie.hackmyage.com/menopause-symptom-tracker
MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM GUIDE https://freebie.hackmyage.com/menopause-symptom-chart
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Are you a mom who has put her own health on the back burner because someone else needs you more? Or maybe you're caring for a child with autism or an aging parent and have no idea where to even begin when it comes to your own wellbeing? 
We cover:
What 21 years of caring for a child with autism actually taught one mom about the human body

Why caregivers are silently aging faster and what to do about it before it's too late

The biological layers underneath an autism diagnosis that most doctors never address

The specific blood labs that need to be optimized that could be the first domino for both you and your child

What really happens when you stop sacrificing your health and start treating yourself like a patient too

 
Nadia Elkhatib hosts Biohacking Autism, a weekly podcast bringing biohacking, peptides, and functional medicine to autism families. Nadia spent years working in Silicon Valley tech before her son Jimmy's autism diagnosis pulled her into a different kind of research entirely. For 19 years she has worked on the integrative side of autism: biomedical protocols and most recently hormone and thyroid optimization. After her own labs surfaced significant metabolic and hormonal dysfunction, she expanded her work into caregiver longevity, the recognition that her own healthspan is her son's safety net. Real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.



Contact Nadia Elkhatib:
Website: https://biohackautism.com 
Podcast: Biohacking Autism - https://biohackautism.captivate.fm/listen 
Email: nadia@biohackautism.com
 
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Are you taking your supplements, eating well, maybe even on HRT, but you're still exhausted, still not sleeping, still dealing with brain fog and hair loss? Did you know that if you are taking calcium supplements for your bones, this could actually backfire and deplete your bones of minerals? 
We cover:
Why taking more calcium can actually lower how much your body absorbs

The surprising link between sugar cravings and what your cells are really asking for

What "empty water" is doing to your mineral levels every single day

Why your go-to magnesium habit might be working against your bone density

The difference between supplementing and replenishing, and why it changes how everything else works, including HRT




Caroline Alan is a mineral expert, and educator on a mission to shift the way we think about cellular health. She dove into the world of plant-based minerals and their profound ability to help the body restore its natural balance. Caroline explored microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, agricultural soil science, and plant decomposition to understand why minerals are essential and how they truly work in the body. Now, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline's all in on sharing this vital knowledge with the world. Affectionately known as "The Mineral Geek," Caroline is celebrated for her rare ability to explain complex scientific concepts in clear, relatable terms. 
 
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Website: https://www.carolinealan.com
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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   
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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.