Can We Actually Slow Aging? What Women Over 40 Need to Know

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 Podcast: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices