Biohacking Your Way to Optimal Aging with Zora Benhamou
Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist passionate about aging and menopause. She is on a mission to disrupt ageist stereotypes in social media and is host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women going through the menopause transition.
Zora is a 52-year-old digital nomad, who traveled to over 50 countries, lived in 8, and speaks 6 languages. She founded the website HackMyAge.com, the Hack My Age podcast, is the author of the Longevity Master Plan and cookbook Eating for Longevity, and creator of online programs for women in peri and post menopause. Her social media and podcast following reaches over 100,000 people and is growing quickly. She is also a member of the Gerontological Society of America and the Aging Society of America.
We all face the reality of aging, but we can approach it with curiosity and do it in a way that feels empowering. The way we approach aging can be fully informed and supported by the knowledge and tools learned from years of research across the world. Zora lives what she preaches and leads the charge in approaching aging in this insightful way.
In this episode:
● What gerontology is, and how it helps us to understand aging.
● How smaller communities support the social fabric.
● The biggest factors that affect the aging process.
● How unresolved trauma can accelerate aging.
● How racism affects the health span and lifespan of minorities.
● The effects of drugs and alcohol on your wellbeing.
● The myth of red wine being an excellent source of resveratrol.
● What "blue zones" are and what we can learn from them.
● Issues with the way in which alcohol is consumed in North America.
● Why nurturing your network is the greatest contributor to lifespan.
● Why fatigue is not a normal symptom of aging.
● What to think about first when trying to figure out why we feel so tired.
● How mitochondria and NAD provide our bodies with energy.
● Who to consult if you're interested in supplements.
● Zora's personal opinion on the best way to exercise.
● Tips on how to embrace aging with confidence.
● Ways to combat the aging process that are unlikely to truly make you happy.
● Why Zora began journaling and what she has been getting out of it.
● An exercise that Zora recommends for raising heart rate variability.
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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