Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Have you heard of breast implant illness? Do you think that maybe that feeling like you're exhausted no matter how much you sleep, weight gain and achy joints may not be menopause, but the implants you just got or got even 30 years ago?
We cover:
Why breast implant illness and menopause can look almost identical, and the clues that point one way or the other

What the FDA warning actually says, and why most women never heard it before surgery

The one timeline almost nobody is told about when they get implants

What "silent rupture" means and how you'd actually find out

The questions to ask before choosing an explant surgeon, so you only have to do it once

Dr. Shaher W. Khan, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for his patient-centered approach and his commitment to education. After his General Surgery residency, he completed three more years of fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center. In 2014 he founded his private practice, which now includes Landmark Surgery Center, a QUAD A-accredited surgical facility with locations in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Northridge, California. Today his work focuses on explant surgery and breast implant illness, and he runs one of the largest online support communities for women going through it. 
Contact Shaher Khan: 
Website: https://www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com
BII Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessdrskhan/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breastimplantillnessdrskhan
 
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Do you feel like after you exercise or get sick, you just don't bounce back the way you used to?  Or maybe you've been told to "boost" your immune system, but no one's ever really explained what that actually means or whether it's even the right goal. 
We cover:
Why "boosting" your immune system is the wrong goal, and what we want instead

What happens to the immune system as estrogen drops, and why autoimmunity hits women so much harder in midlife

The surprising link between the gut, bones, and immune system that most people completely miss

What "cellular capacity" really means, and simple at-home ways to check if yours is slipping, no fancy clinic required

Why your relationships might matter more for your health at 80 than anything on your dinner plate

Courtney Van Bussum is the COO and co-founder of Longevity Launch Labs, an innovation incubator accelerating breakthrough products and companies in cellular and longevity medicine. With a background in biomedical engineering and early experience as a strategy consultant working with both Fortune 500s and startups, Courtney brings a rare blend of scientific insight and operational execution. Before launching Longevity Launch Labs, she helped modernize operations at the Boulder Longevity Institute, one of the country's leading functional and regenerative medicine clinics.
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Website: https://longevitylaunch.com/about-us
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Did you grow up in the fat-free, count-every-calorie, be-small era, and now your body just doesn't respond to any of it anymore? Are you secretly hoping the next thing, whether it's more protein, a GLP-1, or HRT, is finally the one that fixes your midsection?
We cover:
Why "one thingitis" keeps so many Gen X women stuck, and how to break the cycle

The basic rules everyone wants to skip, and why ignoring them makes every hack fall flat

A realistic take on GLP-1s and food noise: when they're a smart tool, and when they're a red flag

Why the gym is not where you lose weight, and what progressive overload really looks like for a beginner

A simple AI exercise that motivates you towards building habits that last

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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.
 
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Website: https://drindra.co.uk
Instagram: @drindrasfmp
Email pa@drindra.co.uk
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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
 
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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.