Women's Health After 40: Hormones, Bone Loss, and Longevity with Dr. Mani Kukreja

Dr. Mani Kukreja, physician and integrative wellness expert, breaks down the misunderstood reality of women's health after 40—from stress and hormonal decline to bone loss and accelerated aging. We unpack why women's fatigue, belly weight, and brain fog are often dismissed—and how stress and estrogen decline drive it. Dr. Mani shares strategies from Age Stronger, Live Longer on movement, protein, sleep, and testing as true foundations for longevity. Listen to learn the "gym bro" secrets women over 40 actually need—impact training, weightlifting, and protein cycling—to stay strong, protect bones, and cut disease risk. WE TALK ABOUT:  10:00 – Why women's health declines faster after 40 15:30 – The overlooked foundations for longevity 18:00 – Movement as medicine and the biology of bone health 23:20 – Why women need impact training and weightlifting 37:40 – Why most women are hesitant to strength train 40:20 – Sleep, stem cells, and Alzheimer's risk 43:10 – The blood tests that you need to take 51:45 – Cholesterol, inflammation, and genetic predisposition 55:30 – Why pregnancy is an inflammatory condition SPONSORS: Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Spark effortless cellular renewal and longevity with SpermidineLIFE (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) —the clinically studied, easy-to-take caps that nudge your body's autophagy switch every day. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Mani Kukreja's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music