Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Are you worried about your brain and know it's not dementia, but you know that it starts decades earlier, and want to do something to protect your brain now…not later?
We cover:
The most powerful brain-supporting habits you're probably skipping that are free

Which habits to stack and get done within an hour of waking

What you're eating, or not eating, at breakfast that may be affecting your focus all day

Which habit is drastically draining your cognitive bandwidth

The biohacking add-ons worth knowing about, and which ones the research actually supports

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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 doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself?
We cover:
Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons

The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about

The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism

How your mindset can literally impact your symptoms, and even your lifespan

The simple nutrition shifts that can stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support muscle 

 
Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She hosts the popular podcast "Menopause Reimagined," appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment. 
Her new book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, is published by Simon and Schuster and is available now for preorder. It will be released on May 5, 2026.
Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best https://amzn.to/49sIixM
Participate in menopause research: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveys
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Past episode 100+ Symptoms of Menopause
Contact Andrea Donsky:
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@andreadonsky
Instagram: https://instagram.com/wearemorphus
YouTube: https://tiktok.com/@wearemorphus
Website: https://wearemorphus.com/
 
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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.

Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables. 
 We cover:
Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right"

The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening

Why the supplements on the market are designed around a standard that has nothing to do with your optimal health

What changes in perimenopause that makes your nutritional needs spike, and the one nutrient most women are dramatically under-dosing

How to actually test what's going on inside your body so you stop guessing and start knowing


Julie Sawaya is a nutritionist and the co-founder of the nutritional company Needed. She received her masters in business from Stanford where she met her Needed co-founder Ryan. Julie works alongside a collective of more than 15,000 perinatal nutrition and health experts. 
Try Needed Peri Multivitamin with code ZORA for 20% off your first order https://thisisneeded.com/products/perimenopause-multivitamin
Contact Juile Sawaya
Website: www.thisisneeded.com
Instagram: @needed and @neededacademy
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Join the Hack My Age community on:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
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.

Did you know that 95% of women are nutrient deficient? Meaning she isn't getting the nutrients she needs into her body for normal function…even if she is eating all the fruit and vegetables. 
 We cover:
Why 95% of women are nutrient depleted, even the ones "doing everything right"

The hidden life stages that silently drain your body of key nutrients, and why most women have no idea it's happening

Why the supplements on the market are designed around a standard that has nothing to do with your optimal health

What changes in perimenopause that makes your nutritional needs spike, and the one nutrient most women are dramatically under-dosing

How to actually test what's going on inside your body so you stop guessing and start knowing


Julie Sawaya is a nutritionist and the co-founder of the nutritional company Needed. She received her masters in business from Stanford where she met her Needed co-founder Ryan. Julie works alongside a collective of more than 15,000 perinatal nutrition and health experts. 
Try Needed Peri Multivitamin with code ZORA for 20% off your first order https://thisisneeded.com/products/perimenopause-multivitamin
Contact Juile Sawaya
Website: www.thisisneeded.com
Instagram: @needed and @neededacademy
Give thanks to our sponsors:
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Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora
Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora
 
Join the Hack My Age community on:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
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.

Are your bloating, new food sensitivities, and stubborn weight gain really about hormones or just getting older… or is your gut the hidden driver?
And what if the key to a smoother menopause transition isn't another supplement, but rebuilding your gut foundation from the inside out?
We cover:
How estrogen and progesterone shifts disrupt the gut microbiome

Which gut issues increase after 40 and what to do about them

The "major in the majors" approach to midlife health

The surprising link between childhood trauma and menopause timing

When gut supplements like TUDCA, digestive enzymes, and butyrate actually make sense and when they don't

 
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, with over 25 years of experience in the world of health and particularly in the cardiovascular space. She's done a couple of great TedX talks that hit the jackpot with over 15 million views for her second one (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia become a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and she has also been featured on ABC, FOX5, and The Megyn Kelly Show.
The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond : https://amzn.to/4tlA0Rv
 
Contact Cynthia Thurlow:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaThurlow 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cynthia_thurlow_ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow 
Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/
 
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Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora
 
Join the Hack My Age community on:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
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.