NAD is all the rage. Its such a crucial molecule in our body that declines with age. You’re probably not sure if you should be taking NAD or a precursor like NMN or NR, and if so, how – do we take supplements, IVs, injectables…? But you may have also heard of the dangerous pathways that some of these molecules take us down that increases the risk for cancer. So is there a better way? Yes! Molecular biologist Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, who is completely unbiased, clears the confusion and helps us navigate this world of NAD. It gets a little geeky, so break out your pen and paper, and keep the speed o ..read more

Is there anything good about menopause? YES! My real bestie Laurie and I share all the things to look forward to in menopause. You’re a fly on the wall in my intimate conversation with my in person girlfriend of 20 years who is post menopause and shares her reflections on the best things about menopause and even challenges me. You’ll surely have a laugh and won’t believe what I did in the first 10 seconds of this episode! Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA here.http://beamminerals.com/ZO ..read more

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer and not sure how to advocate for yourself? Then you’ll love this episode with integrative oncologist Dr. Jenn Simmons where she reveals some of the things that go behind closed doors in the breast cancer world. We cover: Different types of breast cancers What it means to have receptor positive or negative cancer BRCA mutations and breast cancer risk The business of medicine and how we fall into the system Statistics of DCIS being fatal How women are being harmed with diagnosis of DCIS What you can do if you get diagno ..read more

If you’re on the fence if (and how) you should test yourself during peri and post menopause, this is the episode for you. Ob/Gyn Dr. Anna Cabeca sets the records straight and gives us her opinion on the top questions most asked during this phase of life.   We cover: Hormone testing and even more important markers to test When is the best time to test sex hormones? Problems with interpreting blood tests Which urine tests are best for testing hormone metabolites? Hormones as energetic messengers How her patients screen for breast cancer Do mammograms increase the risk of breas ..read more

We cover: What is the DUTCH test? How to redirect estrogen down a healthy pathway What does Zora need to focus on for healthy hormone metabolism? Where to get a DUTCH test reading Rowan Sanderson had a successful career working in the financial district of London for 15 years before experiencing a spectacular burn out, break down and then a renaissance. It was during this medieval dark age of life that he found Functional medicine and realized that not only would it hold the key to unlocking his own health issues, but there wasn't anyone who DID NOT need it in their lives.  Rowa ..read more

Are you in your 30s and 40s and listening to this episode because you don’t want to make the same mistakes I made when I was younger? Well, this episode is for you. But anyone my age, and that’s 54, can probably relate to what I am going to share with you today. We cover the things I wish I knew when I was in my 40s as well as the things I am so happy I knew in my 40s that set me up for a great menopause transition…although it isn’t quite over yet Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here  Try BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA ..read more

Did you know most of us in peri and post menopause have a suboptimal thyroid? Thyropause is a real thing and if we don’t sort it out now, it just gets worse with age. Tune in to thyroid expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to figure out how to test your thyroid and support it throughout the menopause transition and beyond. We cover: What is thyropause and how to identify it Which is the master hormone? Thyroid or cortisol? Is thyroid to blame for stubborn weight loss? Best ways to test thyroid health Normal and optimal ranges of thyroid testing Should suboptimal thyroid without symptoms be tre ..read more

Mushrooms should be a part of our daily diet for better immunity, a stronger heart, a happy gut and a better brain, but maybe you don’t like them. This episode with Wade Lightheart will not only convince you that you need to eat mushrooms every day, but he will also show you how you can get all the benefits of mushrooms into your brain, body and life.   We cover: What mushrooms are best for our brain, immune system, heart and gut The four mushrooms we need to get in daily Do we eat our mushrooms or take them as a supplement? Or both? How mushrooms can be beneficial for a woman in ..read more

If you don’t have a qualified menopause doctor guiding you through this menopause transition, then you must listen to this episode. Even if you are asymptomatic, your body is still changing. You don’t feel your bones becoming osteoporotic, you don’t feel your arteries getting clogged. Having a specialist care for your menopause self AND your future self is critically important at this stage in life.   We cover: Why it’s so hard to find a doctor My own journey in finding someone to guide me through menopause Why its so important to find someone good Different routes on where to find specia ..read more

*Please note there are some instances of swearing in this episode. Are you struggling to build muscle in menopause? Estrogen may take a dive in perimenopause, but it isn’t always to blame. Ex-body builder and peptide enthusiast Dylan Gemelli spills the beans on what it really takes to build a better body composition during this menopause transition.  We cover:  How to keep muscle mass, strength and power in menopause The real reason we lose muscle mass The most important thing to remember about building muscle in midlife Why “lifting heavy” is not the best option 3 changes ..read more