About My Guest

Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist on a mission to disrupt menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. She is the host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women going through the menopause transition.

Zora is a 53-year-old digital nomad and menopause coach. She founded the website HackMyAge.com and is the author of the Longevity Master Plan & cookbook Eating For Longevity as well as the creator of online programs for women in peri and post menopause. She has a passion for normalizing the menopause conversation with her support group Biohacking Menopause for women in peri and post-menopause.

She completed the Menopause Method training at the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine, Dr. Stacey Sims Menopause for Athletes course and is a member of the Gerontological Society of America, the Aging Society of America and the European Menopause and Andropause Society.

Zora received a Masters of Gerontology at the prestigious University of Southern California, where she won most valued master student and graduated with summa cum laude honors. Additionally, she is a certified sports nutrition coach and Oxygen Advantage Breathing Instructor.

Summary

Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and menopause coach, discusses the concept of biohacking menopause and how it can help women optimize their health during this transition. Biohacking involves finding shortcuts and effective ways to improve health and well-being. Zora emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections. She also explores common myths about menopause, such as hormones being dangerous and menopause only affecting older women. Zora encourages women to embrace this phase of life and prioritize their health and well-being.

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Takeaways

Biohacking menopause involves finding effective ways to optimize health and well-being during this transition.

Building a strong foundation of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections is crucial for overall health.

Common myths about menopause, such as hormones being dangerous and menopause only affecting older women, are debunked.

Menopause does not mean the end of a fulfilling sex life; it can be a time of rebirth and growth.

Women should prioritize their health and well-being during menopause and embrace this phase of life.

Sound Bites

"Biohackers aren't satisfied with just being normal."

"You can't out hormone a bad diet and lifestyle."

"Life is not over after menopause."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Zora Benamou and Menopause Biohacking

02:02 Understanding Biohacking and its Application to Menopause

06:13 The Importance of Building a Strong Foundation for Menopause

13:24 Debunking Myths About Menopause

22:13 Embracing Your Sexuality After Menopause

27:32 Prioritizing Health and Well-being During Menopause

Resources

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