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Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, co-founder of Boulder Longevity Institute, is one of the rare physicians who spent 30 years in orthopedic and sports medicine before pivoting to longevity and regenerative medicine. This episode covers joint health in women, osteoarthritis, bone density, peptides, perimenopause, hormones, mitochondrial health, and the regenerative protocols most women have never been offered.
What she found after decades of patching people together: we have been thinking about joint disease completely wrong. Osteoarthritis is not a wear and tear condition. It is a metabolic disease driven by mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal decline, and chronic low-grade inflammation, and it can be prevented, slowed, and in many cases reversed if you start addressing it at the root.
Most women wait until something breaks before paying attention. By then, the damage has been building for years. The interventions that actually work are available now. They are just not in the standard conversation.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In this conversation we explore:
Why osteoarthritis is not a wear and tear disease and what the research actually shows
How progesterone protects your ligaments, tendons, and bone (and why estrogen gets all the credit)
Why birth control creates the perfect storm for joint and ligament injury
Why mitochondrial dysfunction is at the root of joint disease, muscle loss, and brain decline and why you have to repair before you rev
Hip fractures carry a 25% mortality rate in women, and most have never had a DEXA scan
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Yurth:
Website: https://boulderlongevity.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dryurth/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dryurth
#longevity #womenslongevity #peptides #jointhealth #bonedensity #musclebuilding #mitochondria #regenerativemedicine #perimenopause #womenshealth #biohacking #osteoarthritis #hormones #longevityoptimization
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Sleep is not just something women need more of. It is something women struggle with in ways that are fundamentally different from men and almost nobody explains why.
Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD is one of the most respected sleep scientists in the world. Her research has shaped sleep policy in the US military. Her book, Sharing the Covers, is one of the most practical and science-backed guides to partnered sleep available. She is the rare researcher who can speak to the biology of sleep, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and what is actually happening in your bedroom, all in the same conversation.
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides.
Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
In this conversation:
Why women are twice as likely to have insomnia as men
What the new sleep duration research actually says (and why the magic number is not the point)
How relationship quality affects women's sleep and long-term health differently than men's
Why perimenopause is a perfect storm for sleep disruption
The 5 things that most reliably improve sleep quality
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Connect with Dr Wendy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwendytroxel/
Website: https://www.drwendytroxel.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-wendy-troxel
Shownotes:
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine: https://www.behavioralsleep.org
Dr. Wendy Troxel's TEDx Talk:
https://youtu.be/G0Zj_InJ4BQ?si=4-p3Iac2gItHlxtX
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Avoiding stress at all costs may actually be making you less resilient.
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist reframes stress as one of the bodyâs most overlooked tools for longevity. The right kind of challenge can activate repair, strengthen resilience, improve metabolic health, and help the body adapt in ways that support healthier aging over time. Rather than trying to eliminate stress completely, she explains how to use it more intelligently.
At the center of the conversation are five key stressors the body appears designed to benefit from when theyâre used well: plant phytochemicals, exercise, heat and cold exposure, time-restricted eating, and purpose-driven psychological stress.
Sharon also explains why recovery matters and why too little stress can be just as harmful as too much, and how mindset changes the biology of the stress response.
A study of 29,000 people found that believing stress is harmful raised the risk of dying by 43%, while viewing it as not harmful lowered that risk by 17%.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides. Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
In This Conversation:
Why the right kind of stress can improve longevity
The 5 hormetic stressors that help the body adapt
Why recovery matters just as much as challenge
Heat, cold, exercise, fasting, and plant compounds through a longevity lens
Why modern comfort may be making us less resilient
How mindset and purpose change the biology of stress
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Sharon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodstressdoctor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoodstressdoctor/
Website: https://drsharonbergquist.com/
Order Her Book - The Stress Paradox: https://drsharonbergquist.com/the-stress-paradox
Top 10 Health & Longevity Tests By Dr. Sharon: https://dr-sharon-bergquist.kit.com/ten-tests
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Heart disease is not only a man's disease. It is the number one killer of women, responsible for ten times more deaths than breast cancer. And yet most women have never had a real conversation about their cardiovascular risk, because the medical system was not built to catch it in them.
Dr. Martha Gulati is the Director of Preventive Cardiology and Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai, Director of the Davis Women's Heart Center at Houston Methodist, and author of Saving Women's Hearts. Her own quote has become one of the most cited lines in women's cardiology: "Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but lack of awareness is a close second."
This conversation goes into how the female heart develops disease differently, why women's symptoms get dismissed even when they use the words chest pain, and the pregnancy complications, hormonal history, and inflammatory conditions that quietly raise cardiovascular risk for decades before anything shows up on a standard panel.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
â https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-communityâ
If youâre already paying attention to food, sleep, and overall health, cleaning products are another place where exposure adds up quickly. Branch Basics is a simple way to clean your home with fewer unnecessary ingredients and less clutter under the sink.
â https://branchbasics.com/KAYLA15â
What we cover:
How women's heart attack symptoms differ from men and why they still get dismissed in the ER
Why women wait longer, receive fewer tests, and are less likely to see a cardiologist when they arrive with chest pain
The labs every woman should ask for, including LP(a), high-sensitivity CRP, and ApoB, with specific reference ranges
Why women get more cardiovascular benefit per minute of exercise than men, and what the exercise prescription actually looks like
Mediterranean diet, hidden salt, sleep, and the lifestyle foundations that move the needle
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Connect with Dr. Marth Gulati:
Website: https://www.drmarthagulati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarthagulatiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-gulati-9b410496/
Her Book (Saving Womenâs Hearts): https://www.drmarthagulati.com/general-2
#WomensHealth #HeartDisease #WomensHeartHealth #Cardiology #FemaleLongevity #HeartHealth #LongevityPodcast #PreventiveCardiology #HeartDiseaseInWomen #WomensCardiology #LongevityOptimization #KaylaBarnesLentz #HeartHealthForWomen #FemaleHealth #MarthĐ°Gulati
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Women are often told that painful periods, irregular cycles, bloating, mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, postpartum symptoms, and hormonal shifts are ânormal.â
But common does not mean something should be ignored.
In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND joins me for a practical deep dive into female-specific conditions that are too often missed, minimized, or treated in isolation, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMDD, PCOS/PMOS, fibroids, postpartum thyroid changes, and the gut-hormone connection.
Dr. Brighten explains why endometriosis is not just a reproductive condition, how adenomyosis differs from endometriosis, why PMDD is not simply âbad PMS,â how histamine may play a role in cyclical symptoms, and why PCOS is now being reframed as a broader metabolic and endocrine condition.
Join the most comprehensive female-specific community for health and longevity optimization. After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides.
Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
In this conversation:
-Why endometriosis is a full-body inflammatory condition
-The difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis
-The three types of endometriosis and why imaging matters
-Why painful periods, ovulation pain, gut symptoms, and fatigue deserve investigation
-The connection between histamine, estrogen, progesterone, and cyclical symptoms
-Why PCOS is now being reframed as PMOS
-Insulin resistance, GLP-1s, estrogen metabolism, and inflammation
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Connect with Dr Jolene:
Website: https://drbrighten.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoleneBrighten
Order Her New Book: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-in-women/
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Less than 25% of people with IBS get real relief from conventional medicine. That number tells you everything about how the current approach is failing.
Most people with IBS have been told it is stress, told to take medication, and sent home. But irritable bowel syndrome is not one condition, it is a label applied to a cluster of symptoms that can have 20 to 40 completely different root causes. And left unaddressed, it is one of the most reliable predictors of autoimmune disease down the line.
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Izabella Wentz, clinical pharmacist, functional medicine expert, and NYT bestselling author known as the Thyroid Pharmacist. After her own IBS diagnosis in pharmacy school preceded her Hashimoto's diagnosis by six years, she has spent over a decade connecting the dots between gut dysfunction and autoimmunity for hundreds of thousands of people.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
If youâre already paying attention to food, sleep, and overall health, cleaning products are another place where exposure adds up quickly. Branch Basics is a simple way to clean your home with fewer unnecessary ingredients and less clutter under the sink.
https://branchbasics.com/KAYLA15
Code: KAYLA15
We explore:
-Why IBS precedes autoimmune disease by 5 to 10 years
-The three conditions that must all be present for autoimmunity to manifest
-Why women are twice as likely to have IBS during their reproductive years and the specific hormonal and lifestyle drivers
-The functional medicine testing approach versus what most GI doctors actually look at
-Why gluten particles cross-react with thyroid tissue and what that means for anyone with Hashimoto's
-How to actually get mold out of the body and why it disrupts the gut microbiome so severely
-The gut healing protocol that got Dr. Izabella's husband into remission from ulcerative colitis in two months
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr Izabella:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/
Website: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThyroidPharmacist
#guthealth #IBS #irritablebowelsyndrome #leakygut #autoimmune #hashimotos #thyroidhealth #womenshealth #femalelongevity #longevity #gutmicrobiome #functionalhealth #functionalmedicine #rootcause #parasites #SIBO #foodsensitivities #guthealing #healthoptimization #preventivemedicine
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There is a state where the body gets locked in sympathetic activation and mitochondrial dysfunction at the same time and no matter what supplements you take, no matter what protocols you run, nothing actually works. Dr. Scott Sherr calls it the sympathetic spiral of doom, and in this episode we break down exactly what it is, why so many people are stuck in it without knowing it, and the right sequence to actually get out.
Dr. Scott is a board certified internal medicine physician, certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and health optimization medicine, and the chief medical officer of One Base Health, the company behind the hyperbaric chamber you see in every episode. He advises me personally on my hyperbaric protocols, including the ovarian longevity protocol I have been running, and this conversation goes deep into the science behind why that protocol makes sense and what we are actually trying to achieve.
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides. Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
â https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbagâ
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
Explore Troscriptionsâ mitochondrial, immune, and nervous system support products. Use code KAYLA10 at checkout for 10% off.
https://troscriptions.com
In This Conversation:
- Why Autoimmunity Risk Rises In Women During Perimenopause
- Why The Body Canât Heal When Stuck In Stress Mode
- How Chronic Stress And Social Media Can Reduce Recovery Capacity
- What Methylene Blue Does
- Why The Gaba System Matters
- When Hyperbaric Therapy Helps
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Scott Sherr and his work:
Websites:
drscottsherr.com
homehope.org
onebasehealth.comTroscriptions.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/
https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/
https://www.instagram.com/onebasehealth/
https://www.instagram.com/homehopeorg/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptions
https://www.youtube.com/@drscottsherr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/troscriptions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebasehealth/
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Most women have had bloodwork done. What most women haven't had is the right bloodwork.
In this episode, Dr. Poonam Desai, double board certified in lifestyle and emergency medicine, NAM certified in menopause care, and founder of Longevity Place and Her Longevity, breaks down the five labs she runs on every female patient, the optimal values most physicians aren't targeting, and why the standard panel tells you almost nothing about long-term cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, or inflammation. This is one of the most practical longevity conversations I've had for women who want to know where they actually stand.
We also go deep on the three female life phases medicine consistently underserves, how women's cardiac symptoms are still being dismissed in clinical settings, and what a real foundational protocol looks like before any advanced intervention enters the picture. The perimenopause section is worth your full attention, what is shifting hormonally and metabolically, why those symptoms should not be pushed through, and why the window for acting is earlier than most women are told.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
If youâre already paying attention to food, sleep, and overall health, cleaning products are another place where exposure adds up quickly. Branch Basics is a simple way to clean your home with fewer unnecessary ingredients and less clutter under the sink.
https://branchbasics.com/KAYLA15
Code: KAYLA15
In This Conversation:
-Why women need a different longevity lens than men
-The cardiovascular markers Dr. Desai wants women tracking early
-Why blood pressure, resting heart rate, HRV, and snoring matter more than people think-
How to use bowel movements as a simple gut-health signal
-Why she starts with fiber before protein
-The overlooked role of toxins, plastics, and hormone disruptors
-What women should not ignore in perimenopause
-Why knowing your numbers early changes everything
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Poonam Desai:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpoonamdesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-poonam-desai/
Website: https://www.drpoonamdesai.com/
Her Substack: https://drpoonamdesai.substack.com/
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Most women are not thinking about their bones until a fracture happens or a scan comes back alarmingly. By then, the window for the most impactful intervention has often been narrowing for decades. Bone density peaks around age 18, not 30 as widely believed and the slow decline that follows is largely silent until it isn't.
Professor Belinda Beck, PhD has spent more than two decades studying exactly what it takes to stop and reverse that decline. She is a professor at Griffith University, founder of the Bloom Clinic in Brisbane, and the principal investigator behind the LIFTMORE trials, a body of research that changed the scientific consensus on what is actually possible for women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Her findings showed that heavy resistance and impact training twice weekly can safely grow bone mineral density in the spine and hip, even in women already diagnosed with very low bone mass and prior osteoporotic fractures. This was not what the medical establishment expected. And it fundamentally changed how serious practitioners now think about bone.
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides. Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
In this conversation we explore:
- Why bone density peaks at 18 and what that means for every stage of life after
- The LIFTMORE trial: what they did, who the participants were, and what the results showed
- Why heavy lifting is the key variable and why conventional low-intensity exercise recommendations failed
- What estrogen does to bone and why menopause causes such rapid loss
- The truth about weighted vests, calcium supplements, and other popular bone health interventions
- What GLP-1 drugs are doing to bone and muscle and what to do about it
- Age-specific recommendations for women in their 20s to 30s, 40s to 50s, and postmenopause
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn More About Prof. Belinda Beck and Her Work:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bone-clinic/
ONEROÂź locations map: https://onero.academy/locations/
ONEROÂź Academy: https://onero.academy/
The Bone Clinic website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/
#bonehealth #bonedensity #osteoporosis #osteopenia #femalelongevity #womenshealth #heavylifting #strengthtraining #weighttraining #perimenopause #menopause #longevity #DEXA #LIFTMOREtrial #bonelosss #resistancetraining #healthoptimization #womenslongevity #exercisescience #preventivemedicine
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In this episode, Iâm joined by Dr. Dawn Mussallem, DO, an integrative oncologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, cancer survivor, heart transplant recipient, and the newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of Fountain Life.
We talk about why cancer rates are rising, what we actually know about prevention, and why early detection matters so much when it comes to long-term outcomes. We also discuss the role of exercise, sleep, fiber, metabolic health, toxins, alcohol, gut health, screening tools, mammograms, full-body MRI, liquid biopsies, and why the basics still matter more than most people want to admit.
Dr. Dawn also shares her extraordinary personal story: She is a stage 4 cancer survivor who went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant at 26, developed cardiac toxicity from treatment 18 years later, received a heart transplant, and became the first person in the world to run a marathon within a year of receiving a new heart.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
If youâre already paying attention to protein, blood sugar, and longevity nutrition, fiber is one of the biggest gaps to fix. Zen Basil makes it simple to add more fiber, minerals, and prebiotic support into your routine with certified edible basil seeds that are tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides.Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
In this episode:
- Why cancer is rising in younger people
- The lifestyle factors linked to cancer prevention
- Why exercise matters during and after cancer treatment
- The role of sleep, insulin, and metabolic health- Fiber, gut health, and the microbiome
- Mammograms, breast MRI, full-body MRI, and liquid biopsies
- Soy, breast cancer myths, and plant protei- Hormone therapy, breast cancer risk, and screening
- Why connection and purpose matter for longevity
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Dawn Mussallem:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdawnmussallem/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57/
Website: https://www.fountainlife.com/
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Brian Kennedy is one of the worldâs leading researchers studying the biology of aging.
In this conversation, we break down what longevity science actually shows about extending healthy lifespan and the everyday habits that appear to influence how we age.
Dr. Brian shares insights from decades of aging research, explaining how scientists study longevity, how interventions like rapamycin and biological age testing are evaluated, and how lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, fasting, and sleep continue to shape the foundation of long-term health.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
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5 key longevity habits discussed in this episode:
- Exercise and physical activity
- Nutrition and metabolic health
- Energy balance and fasting
- Sleep and recovery
- Longevity interventions and emerging therapies
Together, these factors form the foundation researchers believe will have the greatest impact on healthspan as longevity science continues to evolve.
Connect with Kayla:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
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Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Brian Kennedy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kennedy-69777318/
Website: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/trp/healthy-longevity/
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We're back with Dr. Szal! Today we are discussing a variety of topics: Gut health, peptides, hormone health , GLP-1's, bone health and so much more!In this conversation, Dr. Sara G dives into the gut-brain connection and explains how disrupting the microbiome can directly affect mood, anxiety, and overall mental resilience. She breaks down why even a single course of antibiotics can shift the balance of your gut in ways most people never consider, and what that means for how you feel day to day.This is where the gut-brain connection becomes practical, not theoretical. Instead of treating symptoms in isolation, understanding how the microbiome regulates neurotransmitters and inflammation changes the way these issues are approached.Rebuilding that system requires more than random probiotics or diet changes. The Weed, Seed, Feed framework focuses on restoring gut balance in the right order, removing what doesnât belong, reintroducing beneficial bacteria, and supporting their growth long-term.This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides. Use code KAYLA20 for 20% off.https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbagJoin the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-communityIn this conversation:-Antibiotics and anxiety (25â50% increase)-The gut-brain connection explained simply-What happens when the microbiome is disrupted-Why most gut protocols donât work-Weed, Seed, Feed framework-How to rebuild gut health properly
Connect with Kayla:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Sara:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/
Website: https://saraszalmd.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaraSzalMD
Follow her on Substack:https://saraszalmd.substack.com/
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Bérénice Benayoun, PhD, explains why ovarian aging may be one of the earliest and most important drivers of female aging, influencing the brain, immune system, metabolism, and long-term disease risk far beyond reproduction. She breaks down what we actually know so far, including DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, fibrosis, hormonal signaling, and why the ovary appears to age faster than other tissues.
We also get into one of the most surprising findings in the field right now: a brand new study from her lab found that post-reproductive gut microbiota unexpectedly improved ovarian reserve and lowered inflammatory signals in young mice, raising a completely new set of questions about the gut-ovary connection and what may eventually be possible for ovarian health.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
In this conversation:
-Why the ovary may be the fastest aging organ in the female body
-Why menopause is a healthspan issue, not just a fertility issue
-DNA damage, mitochondria, fibrosis, and the hallmarks of ovarian aging
-The new microbiome finding that surprised even the researchers
-Why later menopause predicts longer and healthier life
-Rapamycin, hormone therapy, and what may actually help
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Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Bérénice Benayoun:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b%C3%A9r%C3%A9nice-benayoun-a374a74b/en/Website: https://gero.usc.edu/labs/benayounlab/Her New Study (Estropausal gut microbiota transplant improves measures of ovarian function in adult mice): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41776310/
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Most people can feel when stress is affecting them. Far fewer know whether their body is adapting well or quietly being pushed toward dysfunction.
In this episode, Dr. Deb Rivera, PhD in neuroengineering, explains the hidden biological system that helps determine how well your body handles stress. Her research focuses on redox balance and the glutathione ratio, a biomarker that may reveal whether your body is adapting to stress or slowly moving toward dysfunction.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In This Conversation
-How to tell whether stress is helping or harming the body-The glutathione ratio and what it reveals about resilience-The role of redox balance in aging and metabolic health-Why recovery capacity determines how you respond to stress-How lifestyle factors influence mitochondrial and cellular health-Microplastics, environmental stressors, and biological resilience-Practical ways to support your bodyâs stress-adaptation system
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Deb Rivera:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/journeymetrics/
Website: https://journeymetrics.io/
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Brain health problems rarely begin where most people look. Memory issues, low mood, poor focus, anxiety, and even early cognitive decline can be driven by hidden inflammation and root-cause imbalances long before they show up the way most people expect.
In this episode, Dr. Eboni Cornish explains how chronic infections, mold, toxins, hormones, gut dysfunction, and oral or nasal microbial imbalances can all affect the brain, and why âmental healthâ often needs to be approached as brain health first.
She also shares how tools like brain imaging, inflammation markers, and functional testing can uncover patterns that are often missed in standard workups, while outlining the core foundations that support long-term brain health, including sleep, exercise, omega-3s, vitamin D, hormone balance, gut health, and detox capacity.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In This Conversation:
- Why brain symptoms can start outside the brain
- How neuroinflammation can affect mood, focus, and memory
- Mold, Lyme, Epstein
-Barr, and other overlooked brain disruptors
- Why gut, oral, and nasal health matter for cognition
- The tests and markers that can reveal early brain stress
- The foundations that support brain longevity
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Eboni Cornish:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drebonicornish
Website: https://www.drebonicornish.com/
Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/
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Blood sugar stability may be one of the most important levers for long term health, yet most people never look at it.In this episode, I am joined by Jessie InchauspĂ©, widely known as the Glucose Goddess, to examine what glucose spikes are actually doing inside the body and why they matter even if you are not diabetic.We unpack how glucose spikes can influence your mood, focus, cravings, and energy levels, why blood sugar stability matters even if you are not diabetic, and how seeing your own patterns can completely change the way you approach food.Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-memberWe also cover:- The biggest glucose mistakes most people make- Why âhealthyâ breakfasts often lead to energy crashes- How dinner timing impacts deep sleep- The connection between glucose spikes and skin aging through glycation- Simple strategies like food order and walking after meals- How a motherâs glucose levels can influence her babyâs long term metabolic riskUnderstanding your glucose patterns gives you leverage, and small, strategic shifts can compound into measurable long term health improvements.
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Connect with Glucose Goddess:Website: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlucoseRevolutionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glucosegoddess_Pre-order her new book: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/pages/9-months-that-count-forever
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Women are told to fast, cut carbs, eat high protein, avoid seed oils, and track macros, but most of that advice ignores female physiology.
In this episode, Iâm joined by Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, certified functional medicine practitioner and nutrition scientist. We walk through the Female Longevity Nutrition Protocol she created, including circadian timing, macro ranges by life stage, and how to stop getting whiplash from internet nutrition trends.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In This Conversation:
The âbreakfast mythâ and why your ovaries wonât shrink
Eating earlier in the day, circadian timing, and appetite regulation
Macro ranges by life stage and why Deanna uses ranges, not rigid targets
Perimenopause and postmenopause macro shifts
Omega Index testing and why it matters
Fiber, fats, seed oils, and what the research actually supports
Micronutrient testing and how to personalize nutrition and supplements
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Deanna Minich:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/
Website: https://deannaminich.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@foodandspirit
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Cold exposure is not a badge of toughness. Itâs a stressor.
And if you do it wrong, you can absolutely overdo it.
In this episode, Iâm joined by Dr. Susanna SĂžberg, PhD, scientist and educator specializing in metabolism, cold and heat exposure, and longevity. We break down what cold exposure is actually doing in the body, why brown fat matters for metabolic health, and how women should think about timing cold exposure around PMS, luteal phase, and menstruation.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In This Conversation:
-Why cold exposure works best when itâs short and strategic
-Brown fat, insulin sensitivity, and why it doesnât have to be âthat coldâ
-Cold vs heat for women, and why âbetterâ depends on the outcome
-PMS timing and when to pull back on stressors
-Temperature, time, and the real dose-response of cold exposure
-How to spot viral claims that sound exciting but arenât science
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Susanna SĂžberg, PhD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanna_soeberg
Website: https://soeberginstitute.com/
Thermalist Womenâs Retreat With Dr. Susanna SĂžberg: https://soeberginstitute.com/pages/thermalist%C2%AE-women-s-retreat
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Pelvic floor problems are not a âjust do more kegelsâ issue.For a lot of women, kegels are either not specific enough, or they make symptoms worse.
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Riley Hahn, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Longevity and Pilates, breaks down what pelvic floor dysfunction actually is, how to tell weakness from tightness, and why pressure management and breathing mechanics often matter more than squeezing harder.
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
In this conversation:
Why pelvic floor tightness can drive pain, irritation and symptoms
The difference between weakness and tension, and how to tell
How breathing and pressure management change everything
What downtraining involves, and what tends to backfire
Prolapse support options, and when to seek help
Overactive bladder and constipation patterns that keep symptoms alive
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about StephanieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityptpilates/Website: https://www.longevityptandpilates.com/
Shownotes:Pelvic floor PT locator: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator
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Longevity isnât just workouts, supplements, and recovery tools, it starts with nervous system health.
In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian explains what trauma actually is (not a label, but a measurable physiological response), how the body shifts from stress into overwhelm, and why âpushing throughâ often turns into years of avoidance, numbing, and hidden internal strain.
She breaks down the biology behind the trauma response, including the role of adrenaline, cortisol timing, and how mitochondrial capacity influences resilience.
Youâll also learn her practical, body-based approach to creating âsafe enoughâ in real time, plus the three phases of healing: safety, support, and expansion, so you donât stay stuck avoiding triggers forever.
In this conversation:
Stress vs trauma response (and what changes physiologically)Why adrenaline drives the response and cortisol arrives laterHow the body stores trauma as patterns, not just memoriesThe 3 nervous system states and the thoughts they generateA simple somatic exercise to build safety in the bodyWhy devices/meds can be bridges, not the destinationUsing biomarkers + wearables without fooling yourselfWhy modern media can create vicarious traumaJoin the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and womenâs health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, youâll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Learn more about Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian
Website: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/
Order her Book âThe Biology of Traumaâ: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book
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