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Female Longevity Masterclass: Vaginal Estrogen, Red Light, Peptides, Stem Cells & Skin Health with Dr. Amy Killen
Description
How much of what we call “aging” is actually preventable?
From blood sugar imbalances and hormone shifts to sleep deprivation, stress, skin health, and muscle loss—women are often told these changes are just part of getting older. But what if there’s more we can do to support longevity, improve energy, and protect our health proactively?
In this episode, Brigid sits down with regenerative medicine physician and longevity expert Dr. Amy Killen to unpack the science behind female aging, hormones, peptides, GLP-1s, red light therapy, stem cells, and the functional medicine strategies that actually matter for women’s health.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
- Why women should begin tracking hormones and metabolic health in their 30s
- The connection between blood sugar and accelerated aging
- Early warning signs of perimenopause and low progesterone
- Why vaginal estrogen is often overlooked in women’s health
- The role of sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation in hormone health
- What red light therapy actually does for skin health and mitochondria
- The truth about peptides, stem cells, and regenerative medicine
- How GLP-1 medications impact body composition, inflammation, and longevity
- Functional nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support healthy aging
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Longevity
- 02:58 Proactive Health Measures for Women in Their 30s
- 06:12 The Shift from ER to Regenerative Medicine
- 09:12 The Importance of Hormones in Women's Health
- 12:04 Vaginal Estrogen and Its Role in Women's Health
- 14:47 The Connection Between Estrogen and Gut Health
- 18:00 Addressing Low Progesterone in Women
- 20:48 Biohacking and Central Nervous System Health
- 24:03 Red Light Therapy for Skin Health
- 25:58 Exploring Red Light Therapy
- 27:20 Understanding Peptides and Their Benefits
- 28:34 Peptides for Weight Loss: Insights and Opinions
- 30:59 The Role of GLP-1s in Metabolic Health
- 34:27 Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Regenerative Medicine
- 40:29 Skincare Strategies for Longevity
- 44:02 The Future of Longevity Clinics and Hormone Therapy
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Get the Inflammation Guide here
+ Dr. Amy’s Substack
+ Dr. Amy’s Website
+ Dr. Amy’s Instagram
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Episode 48 Blog
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
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