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Can We Actually Slow Aging? What Women Over 40 Need to Know
Description
What if aging isn't something that simply happens to us?
This week's conversation completely shifted how I think about longevity.
Not because it promised magic supplements or miracle cures.
Because it reminded me that the goal isn't living longer.
It's protecting the years we're living.
If you've ever wondered…
✨ Should I take supplements?
✨ Does intermittent fasting really work?
✨ What happens to our bodies during menopause?
✨ How do I know what's real?
...this conversation is for you.
Chapters:
00:00 Can We Actually Slow Aging?
02:39 Why Do We Age?
08:25 Why Aging Sneaks Up on Gen X
10:00 What Menopause Has to Do With Aging
12:06 When Should You Seek Menopause Treatment?
13:19 The 7 Biological Causes of Aging
18:58 Mitochondria, Energy & Aging
20:01 Why Sleep Changes As We Age
21:07 Estrogen's Effect Throughout the Body
23:40 Inflammation and the Aging Immune System
27:07 Glucose, Insulin Resistance & Aging
29:25 Lifespan vs Healthspan
33:50 Which Supplements Actually Have Evidence?
40:03 Where Do You Start?
42:15 Exercise, Bones & Women's Longevity
52:58 What Quality of Life Do You Want?
Aging begins long before menopause.
Healthspan matters more than lifespan.
Hormones are only one piece of healthy aging.
Strength training becomes increasingly important after 40.
Good science embraces uncertainty.
Longevity isn't about perfection—it's about reducing disease risk over time.
Fact Check: Rosalind Franklin
Connect with Dr. Kaufmann:
Website: https://kaufmannprotocol.com
Clinical website: https://kaufmannlongevity.com
Instagram: @kaufmannlongevity
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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