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If you've been told you're too young for hormone replacement therapy, too old to start HRT, or that birth control is basically the same thing as menopause treatment, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, I break down five of the biggest misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), perimenopause, and menopause care that many women are still hearing from their healthcare providers.
I explain why early intervention matters, why birth control and HRT are completely different treatments, whether it's ever truly too late to start hormone therapy, and how women can navigate the ongoing estrogen patch shortage.

You'll also learn why vaginal estrogen may be one of the most underutilized tools for long-term health and quality of life during menopause.

🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:

📍 Why waiting for symptoms to get worse may be harming your health
📍 The critical differences between birth control and bioidentical HRT
📍 Whether women over 60 can still benefit from hormone therapy
📍 How to access estrogen during ongoing HRT shortages
📍 Why vaginal estrogen deserves more attention
📍 The latest science on menopause hormone therapy

If you've ever felt dismissed, gaslit, or confused about menopause treatment options, this episode will help you become a stronger advocate for your health.

What if menopause wasn’t the beginning of decline… but the start of your most powerful chapter?

In this episode, I sit down with gerontologist and longevity expert Zora Benhamou to unpack the biggest menopause myths, the surprising symptoms women overlook, and why menopause deserves a complete rebrand.

We talk about:

• Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes
• The emotional and psychological shifts of midlife
• Why women become more empowered during menopause
• How estrogen impacts bone density and osteoporosis risk
• DEXA scans vs REMS scans for bone health
• How to reverse osteopenia naturally
• The connection between menopause, aging, and longevity
• Why menopause can become your “zero Fs era”

Zora also shares how traveling the world interviewing women about menopause transformed her understanding of aging, hormones, and women’s health across cultures.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and want to feel informed, empowered, and supported, this episode is packed with practical insights and hope.

🔗Links and Resources:
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Connect with Zora:
Hack My Age Podcast

Zora Benhamou Instagram

Hack My Age YouTube Channel

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Could your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss, and anxiety actually be thyroid dysfunction—not “just menopause”?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christine Maren to unpack the powerful connection between hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, gut health, hormone replacement therapy, and perimenopause.

We dive deep into the symptoms women are too often told to ignore, why standard thyroid labs may miss the real problem, and how stress, nutrient deficiencies, birth control pills, gut dysfunction, and even unresolved trauma can impact thyroid health.

We also discuss:

• The thyroid labs every woman should ask for
• Why hypothyroidism symptoms mimic perimenopause
• The connection between estrogen and thyroid function
• HRT vs birth control pills in midlife
• Hashimoto’s and autoimmune disease
• Gut health, fiber, and the microbiome
• How stress and nervous system dysregulation affect women’s hormones
• The role of mindset, safety, and emotional healing in recovery

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Christine Maren: https://drchristinemaren.com