Episode #258: Zora Benhamou: Debunking Menopause Myths and Mitigating Symptoms

Do you feel like menopause has taken over your life, leaving you exhausted, frustrated, and not quite like yourself? If so, you're not alone. Many women experience a range of challenging symptoms during this transition, but the good news is that there are ways to manage them effectively.   In this episode of the Longevity podcast, I sit down with gerontologist and biohacking expert Zora Benhamou to discuss strategies to alleviate common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and low libido. We discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of these symptoms. Overall, we break down this complex topic into actionable steps you can start implementing today.    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. She 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. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Mitopure: Use code NAT10 for 10% your order at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop/nutrition Vitali: Visit https://www.vitaliskincare.com/discount/Nathalie20 and use code Nathalie20 to save on your order. LVLUP: Use code NAT10 to save 10% off at https://lvluphealth.com/    Find more from Zora Benhamou, Gerontologist:  Website: https://hackmyage.com/    Podcast: Hack My Age    Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ  Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community  Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/  Website: www.NatNiddam.com    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance  What We Discuss:  (00:03) Exploring Gerontology and Biohacking (09:44) Menopause Experiences Around the World (19:54) Aging, Transition, and Gender Dynamics (26:16) Longevity, Lifestyle, and Biohacking (31:25) Dispelling Myths About Menopause (43:03) Menopause Myths and Biohacks (55:23) Menopause Biohacking and Exercise (01:09:06) Biohacking Strategies for Menopausal Weight Gain (01:15:55) Boosting Libido and Energy Naturally