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- 5 days ago1h 2m
Dr. Poonam Desai: The 5 Labs Women Need, Heart Disease Risk, Microplastics, and Perimenopause
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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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-memberIf you’re 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/KAYLA15Code: KAYLA15In 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 everythingConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Dr. Poonam Desai:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpoonamdesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Prof. Belinda Beck, PhD: Bone Health: Building Strong Bones, Preventing Age-Related Loss, And Reversing Osteoporosis With Evidence-Based Exercise
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/zenbasilseedbagJoin the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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 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 postmenopauseConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn More About Prof. Belinda Beck and Her Work:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/com
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
Dr. Dawn Mussallem, DO: Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Exercise, Metabolic Health and Breast Cancer Screening
In this episode, I’m 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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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-memberIf you’re 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/zenbasilseedbagIn 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 longevityConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Dr. Dawn Mussallem:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdawnmussallem/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57/Website: <a href="https://w
- 3 weeks ago2h 33m
Dr. Brian Kennedy, PhD: The Real Science of Longevity: mTOR, Rapamycin & How to Measure Biological Age
Brian Kennedy is one of the world’s 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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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-member5 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 therapiesTogether, these factors form the foundation researchers believe will have the greatest impact on healthspan as longevity science continues to evolve.Connect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite: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.comLearn more about Dr. Brian Kennedy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kennedy-69777318/Website: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/trp/healthy-longevity/
- Apr 16, 20261h 13m
GLP-1 Crisis for Women, Gut Health, Bone Loss with Dr. Sara Szal, MD
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 doesn’t 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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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 (25–50% increase)-The gut-brain connection explained simply-What happens when the microbiome is disrupted-Why most gut protocols don’t work-Weed, Seed, Feed framework-How to rebuild gut health properlyConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Dr. Sara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/Website: https://saraszalmd.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaraSzalMDFollow her on Substack:https://saraszalmd.substack.com/
- Apr 9, 20261h 32m
Dr. Bérénice Benayoun, PhD: Why Your Ovaries Age (And the Gut Connection)
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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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:-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 helpIf you’re 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.Check them out: https://branchbasics.com/KAYLA15For 15% off use code: KAYLA15Connect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Bérénice Benayoun:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b%C3%A9r%C3%A9nice-benayoun-a374a74b/en/Website: <a href="https://gero.usc.edu/labs/benayounlab/" t
- Apr 2, 20261h 32m
Dr. Deb Rivera, PhD: The Missing Link Between Stress, Aging, and Resilience
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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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-memberIn 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 body’s stress-adaptation systemConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite: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.comLearn more about Dr. Deb Rivera:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/journeymetrics/Website: https://journeymetrics.io/
- Mar 26, 20261h 39m
Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD: Brain Longevity, Neuroinflammation, and What Quietly Damages the Brain
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 “mental health” 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 women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll 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-memberIn 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 longevityConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentzSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Eboni Cornish:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drebonicornishWebsite: https://www.drebonicornish.com/Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/
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