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• Don’t Take HRT Like This! Optimal Dosages, Delivery Methods and Forms - Zora Benhamou

  In this solo episode, I’m answering your most frequently asked, and often misunderstood, questions about hormone therapy, pulled straight from the YouTube comment section. Whether you’re just starting HRT or deep into your menopause journey, we cover the nuance, the science, and the practical tips that help you become the expert on your own body. If you’ve ever wondered why progesterone makes you anxious, how much estrogen is “enough,” or what delivery method actually works best…you’re not alone, and this episode is for you. What we cover in this episode: Should you cycle HRT after menopause…or go continuous? Why some women react poorly to progesterone  What the research says about vaginal estradiol and clotting risk Why you should not apply estrogen to your chest What’s really the “right” dose of estrogen gel or cream—and how to know if it’s working How rectal progesterone compares to oral and vaginal The difference between birth control clotting risks vs. menopause HRT And why testing is essential to make sure your hormones are doing what you want them to do   Karen Martel Hormones: Use code ZORA for 10% off at https://karenmartel.com/collections/all-products Episode on REMS Bone Scan: https://youtu.be/Z12HXo2uik4?si=Zha2dqxa0H-os7qM Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off  Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before September 1, 2025 to win BEAM liquid minerals and electrolytes. Or save 20% with code ZORA at beamminerals.com  Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women’s Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠     

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• Eat This To Stop A Hot Flash: Nutrition Tips From The Author of How Not to Die - Dr. Michael Greger

  Want to learn how to ease symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, poor sleep, and vaginal dryness just by changing what’s on your plate? Today I sit down with world-renowned nutrition expert and researcher Dr. Michael Greger for a rapid-fire 30-minute conversation packed with practical tips and powerful insights. We cover: The top 3 foods to reduce common menopause symptoms Why broccoli is hormone gold (and how to prep it right) The one food hack every midlife woman needs to know Whether soy is actually safe (you might be surprised) The foods most protective against breast cancer And more plant-powered strategies backed by science If you’ve ever watched NutritionFacts.org or read How Not to Die, you already know Dr. Greger’s work. He’s a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker, as well as a founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. His bestselling books—including How Not to Diet and How Not to Age—have sold millions worldwide, and every dollar from book sales is donated to charity. His nonprofit platform NutritionFacts.org offers over 2,000 free science-based videos and articles, with no sponsors, no ads, just pure research. Contact Dr. Michael Greger: Website: https://nutritionfacts.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NutritionFactsOrg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org  X: https://x.com/nutrition_facts  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutrition_facts_org Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before August 1, 2025 to win a free set of SUJI targeted compression bands! 10% off with code ZORA at trysuji.com   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women’s Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   

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• Tantra Isn't What You Think - Sex, Intimacy and Soulgasms - Dominique D’Vita

  Have you heard about tantra, but assumed it was all about sex? Same here. But after this conversation with certified Tantra educator Dominique D’Vita, I realized I had it all wrong. In this episode, Dominique completely debunks the common myths about tantra and reveals how it can be a powerful path to nervous system regulation, deeper intimacy, and even greater vitality, especially in midlife. We explore: Why tantra is often mistaken for just “better sex” How tantra can help you reconnect to your body and life force The real reasons we carry so much shame around self-pleasure Why women in midlife may be craving more intimacy, and it’s not just physical What the heck a soulgasm actually is (and how it feels) Dominique D’Vita is a Registered Nurse, Certified Tantra Educator, and trauma-informed Master Coach who helps women reconnect to their bodies, activate their pleasure, and live a more vibrant, turned-on life especially during perimenopause and menopause. She was working as a nurse for decades helping save lives, and then after her own encounter with a tantric lover, she realized that too many women were surviving but not truly living. Although she helps women in midlife to reignite their sensual energy, her program and practice is very much about helping us regulate our nervous system, and harness pleasure as a form of medicine to boost vitality, intimacy, and joy. Not just better sex Female Pleasure Quiz: https://yestantra.com/female-pleasure-quiz  Tantra Quiz: https://yestantra.com/tantra-quiz https://yestantra.com/blog/free-day-of-tantric-self-love   Contact Dominique D´Vita: Website: https://yestantra.com/links  Email: [email protected]  YouTube: @YesTantra  Instagram: @YesDVita     Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before August 1, 2025 to win a free set of SUJI targeted compression bands! 10% off with code ZORA at trysuji.com - https://www.trysuji.com/?ref=ZORA   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women’s Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   

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• Vision Loss & Dry Eyes: Hormones or Aging? How To Stop It - Dr. Meenal Agarwal

  Do you have dry eyes—but not sure if it’s hormonal or just aging? Wearing glasses but hoping to reverse your near- or far-sightedness naturally? Curious whether HRT, Lasik, or something else is the best option to protect your eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts? Then this episode is for you. Like many women, I started noticing changes in my eyesight in my 40s. I don’t love wearing glasses, so I’ve been getting by with just one contact lens—but according to today’s guest, Dr. Meenal Agarwal, that might not be the best idea. We cover: How menopause affects our vision and eye structure The top 3 ways to get rid of dry eyes (spoiler: it’s not eye drops) What really works to protect against macular degeneration and cataracts The surprising role estrogen plays in eye health Whether supplements and diet can truly preserve or even reverse damage The truth about those online programs promising to improve your vision Microchips to improve eye sight - is this the future or now? Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience in eye care, specializing in the prevention and treatment of age-related vision changes and a leading authority on the eye-brain connection. With a deep understanding of how hormonal shifts affect the eyes, Dr. Agarwal is passionate about educating women—especially those in perimenopause and postmenopause—on how to preserve their vision, manage dry eyes, and prevent degenerative conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. She combines conventional medical expertise with a holistic lens to help women protect one of their most vital senses as they age. Vitalux: https://amzn.to/4lVrPGY   Contact Dr. Meenal Agarwal: Website: drmeenal.com Instagram: @dr.meenalagarwal  Facebook: Dr Meenal Agarwal & Associates  LinkedIn: Meenal Agarwal, OD  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UncoverYourEyeswithDr.Meenal Podcast: Uncover Your Eyes: Truth About Health And Wellness  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncover-your-eyes-the-truth-about-health-and-wellness/id1742463999 Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off.  Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before August 1, 2025 to win a free set of SUJI targeted compression bands! 10% off with code ZORA at trysuji.com    Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women’s Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   

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• Starting Estrogen, DHEA Safety & Oral vs Vaginal Progesterone: Meno Bestie Q & A - Karen Martel

  Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall during my conversations with my favorite menopause experts? Well today… you are. You’ll get a front-row seat to a no-filter Q&A with hormone expert Karen Martel, where we both answer your most pressing hormone questions—together. We cover: The pros and cons of oral progesterone Oral vs. vaginal progesterone—what’s better and when? Whether DHEA is safe to take with estradiol and progesterone What you can really expect when starting estrogen And so much more (including a few juicy detours you didn’t even know you needed) Karen is a woman, like you, like me, also going through the menopause transition herself. Her mission is to help women in this phase of life, because she knows a ton about hormones and managing the unexplained weight gain some of us get in menopause. She is not only a Certified Hormone Specialist, but she is also a Transformational Nutrition Coach, and an authority on women's weight loss. She is the host of one of my favorite podcasts called The Hormone Solution, where she unravels the enigmas of female fat loss and hormone imbalances. Check it out and you will surely learn something new and be more in charge of your wellbeing. Karen went through her own health challenges, so she understands what you may be going through and has created a revolutionary approach to women's hormone health and weight management. She goes beyond the regular advice of diet and exercise, even disrupting what we think know about weight loss. She is so incredibly passionate about supporting women during the peri and post-menopausal phases and she does an incredible job guiding them to overcome weight management obstacles. You’re going to love this conversation and I know it will help you! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones could be stopping you from losing weight:  https://coaching.karenmartel.com/karens-hormone-quiz Use code ZORA50 for 50% off the OnTrack weight loss group program https://karenmartel.mykajabi.com/  ZORA creams for 10% off Contact Karen Martel: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWWN_4IhMZJOXjvj8FDKIQ Podcast The Hormone Solution:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2xpg17ey4JiRcxlB0GGPeh  Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before August 1, 2025 to win a free set of SUJI targeted compression bands! 10% off with code ZORA at trysuji.com https://www.trysuji.com/?ref=ZORA   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women’s Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   

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