Hack your age: Menopause, Sleep, Hormones & Recovery with Zora Benhamou

2025-04-03

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In this episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, Annika sits down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to helping women age well. Zora is the host of the Hack My Age podcast and has interviewed over 200 women worldwide to uncover different perspectives on menopause. Together, they dive into the impact of menopause on sleep, the truth about hormone changes, and how biohacking can help women navigate this stage of life with more energy and vitality.Zora shares her journey into gerontology, driven by a...

In this episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, Annika sits down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to helping women age well.

Zora is the host of the Hack My Age podcast and has interviewed over 200 women worldwide to uncover different perspectives on menopause.

Together, they dive into the impact of menopause on sleep, the truth about hormone changes, and how biohacking can help women navigate this stage of life with more energy and vitality.

Zora shares her journey into gerontology, driven by a personal loss that inspired her to explore longevity and aging. She debunks common menopause myths, explains the different stages of menopause, and reveals why even women without noticeable symptoms should be proactive about their health. She also discusses her experience recovering from two hip surgeries in three months and highlights the crucial role sleep plays in healing and longevity.

Topics Covered:

✅ How Zora got into gerontology and biohacking

✅ Global perspectives on menopause from 200+ interviews

✅ Debunking common menopause myths and misconceptions

✅ Understanding the different stages of menopause

✅ The “silent killers” of menopause and why even asymptomatic women should be vigilant✅ Biohacking menopause: What it is and how it helps

✅ Top biohacks for managing common menopause symptoms

✅ Why sleep is essential for longevity and recovery

✅ Zora’s ultimate biohacking tips for quick healing after two hip surgeries

✅ Sleep strategies before and after surgery for better healing

For more insights from Zora, check out her website and resources:

🔗 Website: Hack My Age