Zora Benamou, 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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Are you doing a lot of things right with your diet & exercise but still finding it difficult to release the extra weight? Dr. Andrea talks about why chronic inflammation could be hampering your best efforts and setting you up for chronic disease!

Why can’t you lose those 10lb extra pounds, no matter what you do? Why do you have thinning hair, no sex drive, and brain fog? Is it hormones, thyroid, or gut issues? Or is it perhaps due to the invisible toxins lurking everywhere? Dr. Wendie Trubow unveils the truth about how dirty we are, where we encounter toxins daily, and how they negatively affect our health. That's the bad news. The good news is we can take simple daily actions to reduce our exposure and help our body detoxify effectively. And you can start right now at home! Listen to Wendie share these tips and resources so you can start feeling freaking amazing!

Dr. Sierra Bains, a functional medicine doctor and hormone specialist, discusses the impact of cortisol on energy levels and overall health. She explains that cortisol is the main stress hormone and its levels can be affected by chronic stress and lifestyle factors. Sierra emphasizes the importance of balancing cortisol levels and managing stress to improve energy and well-being. She also highlights the interconnectedness of hormones and the role of perception and mindset in healing. Sierra encourages individuals to advocate for their health and seek holistic approaches to address their unique needs.

Has someone, maybe your doctor, ever asked if you’ve had your thyroid checked? Well, you’re likely not getting all the right tests, and even if you are, you might not be getting the right support. Dr. Amie dives deep on why checking your thyroid hormones CORRECTLY is so important and other ways to support your thyroid health. 

Dr. Amie Hornaman, "the thyroid fixer", discusses the importance of thyroid and hormone optimization for overall health and vitality. She shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis and the struggles she faced before finding functional medicine.

I’ve been a raving fan of this powerhouse of a woman in fitness and nutrition for over 2 decades now. After discovering JJ Virgin and all of her books, articles, and interviews as a nutrition student 20 years ago, I still can’t get enough! As one of her biggest fans and followers, it was an absolute honor to interview her.

JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, and I discuss the importance of aging powerfully and how to achieve it. She emphasizes the need to focus on building and maintaining muscle mass, as well as the role of nutrition in supporting healthy aging. JJ shares three key pillars for aging powerfully: fueling the body with protein, engaging in resistance training to lift heavy things, and prioritizing sleep for recovery. She also highlights the importance of tracking progress and making adjustments as needed. Overall, JJ encourages women to embrace aging as an opportunity to live a powerful and fulfilling life.

Weight gain is a major concern for many women over 40, and for good reason. We lose confidence, our self-esteem is affected, and gaining extra weight can put us at risk for many diseases. In this class, Brie doesn’t advocate for you to “get skinny” but rather explains why and how addressing certain pillars of our health over 40 can not only help us shed extra weight but also sets us up for a long and vibrant life at 40 and well beyond.

You will likely have to listen to this episode twice because Dr. Felice Gersh has so much knowledge to share about cardiovascular health for women in menopause. If you want to be proactive about your health & live vibrantly through your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, then tune in!

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Laura Lamb, a menopause practitioner, discusses menopause and weight loss. She explains the different stages of menopause and the three main concerns women experience: symptoms, health concerns, and body composition shifts. Laura debunks common myths about weight loss during menopause, such as the idea that HRT or supplements drive weight loss. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on gut health, including fiber and probiotics, as well as consuming protein, whole-grain carbohydrates, and antioxidant-rich foods.

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Kim Vopni, also known as The Vagina Coach, discusses the importance of pelvic floor health for women in pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause. She explains that the pelvic floor is a group of muscles that manage sexual response, openings, organ support, core control, and work in synergy with the diaphragm. Kim emphasizes the need for proactive pelvic floor care and recommends seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist for evaluation and education. She also highlights the benefits of estrogen, vaginal moisturizers, and lubricants for addressing symptoms like vaginal dryness and urinary urgency. Kim offers an ebook called 'The Inside Story' as a resource for understanding and improving pelvic floor health.

Get the full show notes and a downloadable gift from Kim Vopni at leahvachani.com