# Why Menopause Makes So Many Women Stop People Pleasing

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Podcast: [The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if menopause wasn’t the beginning of decline… but the start of your most powerful chapter? In this episode, I sit down with gerontologist and longevity expert Zora Benhamou to unpack the biggest menopause myths, the surprising symptoms women overlook, and why menopause deserves a complete rebrand. We talk about: Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes The emotional and psychological shifts of midlife Why women become more empowered during menopause How estrogen impacts bone density and osteoporosis risk DEXA scans vs REMS scans for bone health How to reverse osteopenia naturally The connection between menopause, aging, and longevity Why menopause can become your “zero Fs era” Zora also shares how traveling the world interviewing women about menopause transformed her understanding of aging, hormones, and women’s health across cultures. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and want to feel informed, empowered, and supported, this episode is packed with practical insights and hope. 🔗Links and Resources: Get the Macro Reset here. Connect with Zora: Hack My Age Podcast Zora Benhamou Instagram Hack My Age YouTube Channel

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