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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 28 MIN

Female Biohacker: The Fastest Way To More Energy, No Stress And Living Longer – Davinia Taylor

from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter

How can women thrive in menopause and beyond?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihThis week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by former actress, socialite and now fitness author Davinia Taylor. People may recognise her from her Hollyoaks days, when she was often recognised as a young n fun London partygoer. But now at 47, Davinia Taylor feels more alive than ever – as she enters the world of “bio hacking”.In today’s episode, Davinia talks about her fears of deteriorating as she progresses through midlife into older age. Her mum and Grandmother both passed away at ages Davinia strives to overtake – as do most of us. So what can we do in terms of our diet, daily routine, and mental outlook to future-proof our bodies?As Davinia has reached menopausal age, her and Dr. Naomi Potter also discuss the health hacks that women should be aware of – in order to optimise their bodies. From ‘Should I be using testosterone?’ to ‘How safe is HRT?’ to ‘What natural remedies could help with menopause?’ there is plenty to dive into within this topic.With so much medical insight and life advice to share around not only menopause – but staying healthy in midlife as a whole – this episode is not one for women to miss.Follow Davinia below:Davinia's Instagram: @daviniataylorDavinia's new book Futureproof: Build Resilience, Feel Younger, Live Longer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Futureproof-Build-Resilience-Younger-Longer/dp/1398709654Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF...For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/Further reading on the psychological sigh: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051122001296Further reading on the science of sourdough: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10399781/ 0:00 - Intro0:53 - From overly sluggish to feeling 20 years younger2:54 - What is biohacking?3:45 - The psychological sigh4:52 - Rewiring your brain6:14 - A fear of not outliving your parents7:05 - Going full carnivore 8:14 - Managing hormones surrounding menopause9:00 - Men expect us to just put up with menopause 9:47 - Inheriting hormonal traits 11:20 - Giving addictive meds to an alcoholic 12:20 - Women are the true biohackers 13:16 - HRT and cancer, what are the risks?18:09 - Should all women be using HRT as a longevity tool?20:14 - Should women be using testosterone?21:59 - Should we use wild yam for menopause?23:37 - Can progesterone increase anxiety?25:06 - Post hysterectomy and supplementing hormones27:01 - Oestrogen dominance 28:15 - The impact of plastics in HRT28:49 - Outro#biohacking #biohack #daviniataylor

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