Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Did a bone scan come back with the word osteopenia, and your first thought was, wait, I'm way too young for this? Have you been told your bones are fine, but have no idea what this bone scan is all about?
We cover:
Why bone loss can start way earlier than almost anyone warns you about

The scan most doctors order, and what it can quietly miss about your real bone strength

Bone density versus bone quality, and why that difference actually matters

The estrogen and bone connection nobody seems to explain clearly

Whether a tiny starter dose of HRT is really doing anything for your bones

 
Karen Martel has a brilliant podcast called The Hormone Solution. She is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach and has been working with women in this space with her online community and one to one for a decade now. She specializes in weight loss resistance.
Dr. Fiona Lovely has one of the longest running menopause podcasts with over a million downloads now called Not Your Mother's Menopause. She is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, neurology and restorative endocrinology and takes a holistic approach to healing, focusing on finding the root cause of a woman's issues, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness.


Contact Karen Martel:
Website: https://karenmartel.com
Podcast: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWWN_4IhMZJOXjvj8FDKIQ
Group coaching: https://coaching.karenmartel.com/ - code ZORA50 for 50% off  
Hormone Creams: https://midlifesolutions.org/ code ZORA for 10% off
 
Contact Dr. Fiona Lovely:
Website: https://drlovely.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfionalovely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfionalovely
Podcast: Not Your Mother's Menopause: https://drlovely.com/#!/podcast
 
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Did your doctor give you the birth control pill for your perimenopause symptoms and you have some doubts if this is the right approach? Are you wondering what you, or your daughter, really need to know before saying yes to the pill or an IUD?
We cover:
Why doctors still reach for the birth control pill in your 40s instead of menopause therapy

What's actually inside birth control versus menopause hormone therapy

The 10 year rule we were warned about decades ago, where it came from and whether it still holds true

The sneaky side effect of the pill that can tank this very important hormone

What our daughters need to know before choosing the pill or an IUD

Dr. Carrie Jones is a globally respected functional medicine practitioner and hormone expert with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Formerly the Medical Director of Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), she specializes in women's health, menopause, and complex hormone cases, translating hard science into practical, empowering guidance. Known for her no-nonsense, myth-busting style, Dr. Jones helps clinicians and women alike understand hormones without fear, fluff, or fasting madness.
PAST EPISODES:
To Test or Not To Test In Perimenopause https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-test-or-not-to-test-in-perimenopause-what-actually/id1531105768?i=1000762400110
Abnormal Thyroid, Cholesterol and Weight Gain Solutions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-abnormal-thyroid-cholesterol-weight-gain-solutions/id1531105768?i=1000588807250
Contact Carrie Jones:
Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
YouTube: Dr. Carrie Jones
Podcast: Hello Hormones
Newsletter: sign up at drcarriejones.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.

Are you chasing a perfect cholesterol number but still not sure if you're actually protected from a heart attack? Have you heard that half the people who have a heart attack actually have normal cholesterol?
We cover:
The one risk factor with a 600% increased risk of heart disease in women (hint: it's not cholesterol, and most doctors never test for it)

Why half the people who show up with heart attacks have totally normal cholesterol

The metabolic health markers you can check at home today, no doctor needed

The 5-minute scan every woman should ask for by age 50

Why "healthy" athletic women can still be damaging their arteries

 
Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD, is a board-certified heart surgeon who became a leading advocate for metabolic health after confronting both his patients' outcomes and his own struggle with obesity and insulin resistance. With decades of surgical experience, he has witnessed firsthand the consequences of metabolic disease. Today, he focuses on prevention, education, and empowering individuals to reverse metabolic dysfunction before surgery becomes necessary. Founder of Ovadia Heart Health and host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast.




Contact Philip Ovadia:
Website & Book: stayoffmykitchentable.com
Website and telemedicine practice: ifixhearts.com
Instagram: @ifixhearts
YouTube: @ifixhearts
 
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Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page 
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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.

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. 
 
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Website: https://shop.miracare.com/ (code 2HACK20 20% off)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomiracare
 
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Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page 
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠   
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   
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