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Zora Benhamou
Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
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  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    Why Meditation Fails For Some And What Works Better - Jim Poole

    16/10/2026 | 55 mins.
    Do you lie awake at 2am with your mind racing, even though you're completely exhausted? Have you been told to "just meditate" and "just breathe," but your brain flat out refuses to slow down?
    We cover:
    What actually happens in the brain and nervous system when hormones decline, and why calm gets so much harder

    The one calming brain chemical most of us are running low on, and why food and supplements barely move the needle

    Your brain's five "zones," including the exact frequency for deep healing and the one for laser focus

    Why relaxing music may not be good enough, and what's better to drop our brain into a monk-like state in about 4 minutes

    How I got through hip surgery and crushing 2am anxiety without a single anti-anxiety pill

     
    Jim Poole is the CEO of NuCalm and Solace Lifesciences, a neuroscience company on a mission to help people lower stress without drugs. NuCalm is the world's only patented technology clinically proven to lower stress and improve sleep quality naturally, used in over a million sessions worldwide.
    Jim has lectured at the Pentagon, Quantico, and the NFL Combine on the human stress response and recovery. He holds a BA in psychology from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Babson College.
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    Contact Jim Poole:
    Website:  nucalm.com
    LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/jim-poole-7526305
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nucalm_official/



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    Perimenopause & Menopause Across Ethnicities Survey: https://bit.ly/menoresearch
    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    Free Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
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    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age Menopause Community
    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.
  • Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

    What Dermatologists Agree On For Aging Skin and My Routine - Zora Benhamou

    12/10/2026 | 56 mins.
    Is it time you started to get some kind of a skincare routine, but you're really not sure where to start? Or maybe you look at those 12-step routines online and think, who has the time, the money, or the counter space for all that?
    We cover:
    The two ingredients every skin expert brings up, without fail, in every interview 

    The single most important thing for youthful skin, and it's not a product

    The dead-simple routine that makes the biggest difference if you do nothing else

    How to layer your products in the right order so they actually work

    My full morning and night routine, plus the extras I reach for when I have time

     
    SKINCARE GUIDE PDF - a313 protocol, podcast episodes, product list/price/discount codes/links, basic guide, advanced guide
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    Ellen Marmur Skin Cancer https://youtu.be/LxBMv1fVMss?si=OxrOR7UYkudEJx-a
    Jennifer Scheinman Urolithin A https://youtu.be/rlgsYgwKMEQ?si=NP2UIDNU_Cqcvb0z
    Exosomes Debbi Barber https://youtu.be/4yBAo6oumj4?si=PvBdZuq5VnKVsXwT
     
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    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    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.
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    Got Implants? What a Plastic Surgeon Wants You to Know Before Menopause - Dr. Shaher Khan

    09/10/2026 | 56 mins.
    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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    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
     
    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    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.
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    Why "Boosting" The Immune System Backfires in Menopause and What To Do Instead - Courtney Van Bussum

    05/10/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    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.
    Contact Courtney Van Bussum:
    Website: https://longevitylaunch.com/about-us
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    Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora
     
    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    Free Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    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.
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    GLP-1s, Protein or Hormones: What Helps Fat Loss Most - Natalie Jill

    02/10/2026 | 46 mins.
    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

     MASTERCLASS - THE MIDLIFE RESET  https://nataliejillclass.com/zora
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    Contact Natalie Jill: 
    Website: nataliejillfitness.com
    Instagram: @nataliejillfit
    Facebook: facebook.com/nataliejillfit
    YouTube: @NatalieJillFitness
    Podcast: Midlife Conversations with Natalie 
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    Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE
    Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora
     
    Join the Hack My Age community on:
    Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage
    YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips
    Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠    
    Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  
    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.
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About Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing and upgrading this transformative phase of life. Hosted by gerontologist & biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast cuts through the noise, providing valuable information for women navigating menopause. Our guest experts, hailing from all corners of the globe, share their insights on menopause, hormones, and longevity. Get ready to hack menopause and make it the smoothest, most empowering chapter of your life!
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