Posts tagged menopause
#472: Not Just Gym Creatine, This is LONGEVITY Creatine: Formulated To Support More Than Just Muscle | With Siobhan Mitchell

Today, I’m joined once again by neuroscientist Siobhan Mitchell for a conversation that will totally reframe how you think about creatine. Siobhan is here to break down why this simple supplement might actually be one of the most powerful and underappreciated tools for longevity, brain health, and overall resilience as we age.

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#464: Brain POWER: The Creatine Revolution, Exercise Snacks, and the Age of Energy | Dan Pardi

Today, I’m joined by Dan Pardi, a pioneering researcher who has dedicated years to understanding sleep, performance, and—the real focus of today’s conversation—the science of human energy. Dan unpacks how modern life is quietly draining our brain’s battery, and why brain energy, not just the march of time, could be the hidden driver of longevity.

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#463: Reducing Breast Cancer Risks | HRT, Imaging, AI, BRCA, And GLP-1s With Dr. Elisa Port

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Port, a trailblazing breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for women’s health. And the author of The Breast Advice In our conversation, Dr. Port traces her evolution from general surgery into breast surgery, sharing how the deeply collaborative decision-making with patients became her life’s calling. She gives an inside look at the optimism she found in this field—where advances in treatment have dramatically improved survival, offering hope and empowerment to countless women.

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#460: Most Impactful Pod Moments: Hidden Cancer Markers, Radical Longevity Experiments, EMFs Exposed (and the Mast Cell Dilemma) With Nathalie Niddam & Guests

Today, I’m mixing things up with a special episode that takes you on a tour through some of the most compelling moments from the past quarter. Rather than a typical interview or solo deep dive, I’ve curated standout clips from episodes that lit a fire under important longevity conversations and resonated deeply with both me and the team.

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#459: Why 1 in 5 Women Face Alzheimer's: The BRAIN Health Conversation We've Been Avoiding | Emma Heming Willis & Dr. Nicole Beurkens

For years, we've been told to prioritize our muscles, our hormones, and our heart health—but what about our brains? Today's conversation explores why women are at a greater risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's, why brain changes begin decades before symptoms appear, and why so many warning signs are dismissed as "just stress" or "just menopause."

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#458: Why Hormones, GLP-1s & Statins Aren't Solving the REAL Issue With Dr. Jim LaValle R.Ph.

My guest today is James LaValle R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh, one of the pioneers in functional and metabolic medicine, and we're unpacking the silent process he calls metaflammation—the chronic, low-grade inflammation that can quietly drive everything from fatigue and insulin resistance to hormone imbalances and accelerated aging.

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#448: Turning Sugar into Fiber, Hangover Science, and the Truth About Genetically Modified Probiotics | Zack Abbott

Today, I’m joined by Zach Abbott, a biotech innovator who took an unconventional path—from pharmaceutical science to the front lines of consumer health. Instead of following the well-worn route of drug development, Zach set his sights on bringing cutting-edge biotechnology directly to people, creating products designed not just for convenience, but for genuinely transforming our relationship with microbiology.

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#446: The NAD Code: Secrets to ENERGY, Aging, CD38, and Gut Health Breakthroughs With Dr. Andrew Salzman

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Salzman, a pioneer in NAD research whose work has spanned everything from pediatric sepsis to cutting-edge longevity science. Dr. Salzman dives deep into why NAD isn’t just another supplement buzzword, but a central molecule powering our energy, resilience, and even fertility.

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#439: Reclaiming Metabolism: The SECRET Molecule Transforming Women's Health (Belly Fat, Brain Power & Beyond) With Siobhan Mitchell PhD

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Siobhan Mitchell PhD, a leading expert on women’s health, mitochondria, and metabolic resilience. In our conversation, Siobhan reveals why so many women in their 30s and 40s feel like their metabolism is suddenly “broken,” and unpacks the real science behind what’s happening beneath the surface—especially as our hormones begin to shift.

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#437: Unmasking Thyroid Dysfunction: How Optimizing Your Thyroid Transforms Longevity, Mood, and Metabolism With Dr. Amie Hornaman

Today, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amie Hornaman, a leading thyroid expert and author of the brand new book, The Thyroid Fix. In our conversation, Dr. Hornaman opens up about her personal struggle with undiagnosed thyroid disease—a journey marked by frustrating medical gaslighting and the dismissive “you’re normal” diagnoses from doctor after doctor. She reveals how that experience led her to become a passionate advocate for women (and men) suffering from thyroid dysfunction and a pioneer in holistic, root-cause approaches to healing.

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#434: Are You Aging Like Someone Else? (How To Find Your PERSONAL Path to Healthspan) With Sandra Kaufmann.

Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Sandra Kaufmann—a true pioneer in the field of personalized longevity medicine and the creative force behind the Kaufman Protocol. In this episode, Sandra shares how a personal curiosity about why we age at the cellular level ultimately drew her away from a successful anesthesia career and into the world of building longevity strategies for real people. She opens up about the moment longevity became more than just an intellectual pursuit, and the surprising ways her work has grown into a global movement.

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#432: Midlife Wake-Up Call: Why Doing Less Is Important During The Peri- and Menopausal Transition With Cynthia Thurlow

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Cynthia Thurlow, a leading voice in women’s health and the acclaimed author of The Menopause Gut. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow gets real about the chaos of perimenopause—a time when so many women look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this?” She opens up about why this transition, often dismissed or misunderstood, is actually a powerful wake-up call and a pivotal moment to reclaim our well-being.

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#430: Most Impactful Pod Moments This Year: Mitochondrial Transplants, Weight Loss, Resilience Through Trauma, Heart Tests & Tryptophan After COVID

Today, I’m pulling together some of the most impactful conversations from the last three months on the Podcast. From breaking down the pitfalls of trendy weight loss drugs to uncovering silent heart health risks, and exploring how mitochondrial transplants and trauma healing are rewriting the story of resilience, these moments have truly shifted my perspective on what it means to pursue lasting wellness.


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#426: The Invisible Price of Poor Sleep and How To Fix It! Plus Tech Hacks That Save Marriages — With Melissa Urban

Today, I’m joined by the amazing Melissa Urban, the force behind Whole30 and a global champion of accessible nutrition. In our conversation, Melissa opens up about a surprising discovery in her wellness journey: sleep, not just food, is often the real foundation of long-term health. She shares how overlooked sleep hijacked her cravings, impacted her insulin sensitivity, and even chipped away at her resilience—revealing the invisible costs that only show up years down the line.

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#424: Part 2 - Follow Up To Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode: Answering More Of Your Bioregulator Questions With Nat Niddam & Erin Ryan

Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer, for a special follow-up episode where we tackle your most pressing questions about bioregulators and peptides. After our wildly popular Bill Lawrence interview, the Longevity Podcast community sent in a wave of thoughtful queries—from cancer concerns to menopause, sourcing, and practical tips.

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#416: The Cardiovascular Crisis No One Talks About: Women, Midlife & Nitric Oxide Explained With Cathy Eason

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Cathy Eason, whose work in the nitric oxide and vascular health space is changing the conversation around resilience and heart health for midlife women. Cathy dives into why cardiovascular disease is still the number one threat to women globally, and how the drop in estrogen during menopause impacts nitric oxide production—an overlooked factor that quietly influences everything from energy to cognition.

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#414: The Untold Truth About Heart Health: (Women, Genetics & the JOY of Longevity) | Dr. Regina Druz Reveals All

Today, I’m joined by the trailblazing Dr. Regina Druz, a cardiologist who reimagined heart health after years in elite academic medicine. In this episode, Dr. Druz opens up about her journey from the traditional halls of Cornell and New York Presbyterian to creating truly personalized, preventive, and holistic programs for her patients—even when it meant leaving behind the medical mainstream.

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#399:Longevity Rewired: Hormones, Sunlight & The Weight Loss LIE | Reversing Aging in 2025 With Nat Niddam

Today, I’m joined by a lineup of trailblazers in the science of longevity: Ben Azadi, Dr. Teo Soleymani, Dr. Carrie Jones, Ian White, Dr. Robert Lufkin, and Dr. Jenn Simmons . Together we dig into some of the most persistent myths and cutting-edge research shaping how we age—including why “eat less, move more” misses the mark, what really causes skin cancers, breast cancer screening risks, and the often-overlooked ripple effects of perimenopause.

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#382: Building Stronger Women from their 20s to their 70s: Hormones, Iron Testing, and Menopause Breakthroughs With Dr. Amy Killen

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Killen, a visionary in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine who is transforming the conversation around women’s health and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Killen shares her personal journey—from witnessing her mother’s struggle after a hip fracture, to becoming a steadfast advocate for correcting the myths and misinformation that still surround estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization.

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#365: Unlocking the Body’s SECRET Repair Code: Stem Cells, Plant Biohacks & Radical Healing Revealed | Christian Drapeau Returns

Today, I'm joined by Christian Drapeau, a visionary pioneer in stem cell science and the mind behind the concept of endogenous stem cell mobilization. Christian’s journey takes us from his days as a neurophysiology researcher, wrestling with questions about memory and consciousness, to a life-changing pivot into plant medicine—ultimately leading to groundbreaking work with stem cell–mobilizing botanicals like blue-green algae and sea buckthorn.

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