I’m a gerontologist and the host of the Hack My Age podcast, where I focus on perimenopause, postmenopause, and healthy longevity for women in midlife.

Born in 1970, I’ve spent my career studying aging from various angles: biological, psychological, and sociological. When menopause arrived, I was well prepared, because I had taken action early, and my transition was a smooth one.

What I noticed, though, was how little reliable information was available to women. Much of it was outdated, and far too much of it was rooted in fear. Women deserve better guidance than that.

My own wake-up call came in a different form. Despite doing all the right things, I developed hip osteoarthritis and went on to have two hip replacements. That experience changed how I think about aging. Doing everything “right” isn’t a guarantee. That being said, understanding our own bodies and taking an active role in how we age improves our chances of aging well, and of recovering faster if disaster strikes.

On the podcast, I speak with researchers, clinicians, and everyday women like you and me. I then get to translate the latest science into practical strategies women can use in their daily lives.

My focus isn’t on chasing youth. It’s on strength, energy, and staying independent well into our 80s and beyond. The decisions we make today shape the next 30 years, because the diseases of aging don’t start in our 70s, but decades before. So our future 80-year-old self is really counting on us.

My approach is grounded in evidence and guided by bioindividuality. There is no one-size-fits-all answer in midlife health, so I encourage women to follow the science, experiment thoughtfully, and discover what works for their own bodies.

I also founded Hack My Age Community where women in midlife find credible answers, support, and a clear plan forward to build their 80 year old self. Join the community here.

A recovering nomad, I currently live in Europe…for now :).