Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz

Kayla Barnes-Lentz

Maximizing Human Health and Performance. We discuss: optimal health, nutrition, high-performance, cognitive excellence, biohacking, longevity and more with top experts around the world. Hosted by Kayla Barnes-Lentz.

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Thursday · 59 min
Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD: Exercise in Pregnancy, the 140 BPM Myth, and Why Pregnancy Complications Predict Heart Disease
Pregnancy has long been treated as a season to slow down and play it safe. The data tells a different story, and it starts with a number most women were taught to fear. Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and professor at the University of Alberta who has spent over a decade studying how the body moves through pregnancy, postpartum, and the years before. What stayed with me most: a pregnancy complication isn't just a pregnancy problem. It's information about a woman's future heart health that most of us are never told to pay attention to. Track your hormones at home with Mira. Get 25% off Mira kits at https://www.miracare.com/ with code “KAYLA” Support cellular health with Solaray Spermidine, featuring 3.3 mg of spermidine from rice germ extract: https://solaray.com/products/spermidine Use the code “KAYLABARNES” at checkout for 30% off your order. This conversation explores Why the “stay under 140 beats per minute” rule taught to pregnant women for decades was already outdated before most of us ever heard it What Dr. Davenport's lab is learning by tracking a baby's heart rate and blood flow in real time during heavy lifting and high intensity training Why gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension are now considered a risk factor for future heart disease as strong as smoking Why the “high risk at 35” label given to so many pregnancies is based on outdated data rather than a woman's actual health Why almost no strength exercise, including deadlifts and heavy squats, has been shown to need to be avoided in a low risk pregnancy Why the standard advice to wait six weeks and then resume normal activity after birth has little evidence behind it How staying active after birth is tied to a real reduction in postpartum depression and noticeably better sleep quality, even when total sleep doesn't change 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-community 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 Margie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargiedavenport/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-davenport-b3095825/ X: https://x.com/ExercisePreg Website: https://www.ksr.ualberta.ca/exerciseandpregnancy/index.php #womenshealth #gestationaldiabetes #preeclampsia #pelvicfloor #diastasisrecti #fertility #cardiovascularhealth #strengthtraining #hiit#longevity #womenslongevity #pregnancyexercise #exerciseinpregnancy #postpartumrecovery #prenatalfitness
August 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO: Muscle as the Organ of Longevity, Protein Mistakes, and the Truth About Menopause Muscle Loss
Muscle is not just something you build in the gym. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has spent her career arguing it's the organ that actually determines how well you age, and almost none of us have been taught to think about it that way. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO, is the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine and the New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong. She's spent over two decades studying muscle as the most overlooked organ in medicine. The line that stuck with me most: she believes we're on track to trade an obesity epidemic for a sarcopenia epidemic, and most people won't see it coming until it's already happened. It's the kind of prediction I can't stop turning over, especially knowing how many women are on these medications right now without anyone telling them how to protect their muscles while they're on them. 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-member This conversation explores: Why muscle, not weight, decides how you age Why most women are not eating enough protein The protein habit most people get backwards Why menopause doesn't have to mean muscle loss What GLP1 users need to know to protect muscle 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. Gabrielle Lyon:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ X: https://x.com/drgabriellelyon Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ #longevity #musclecentricmedicine #muscle #proteinintake #strengthtraining #womenslongevity #sarcopenia #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #longevityoptimization #biohacking #GLP1
August 6 · 1 hr 11 min
Dr. Christin Glorioso, MD, PhD: The Alzheimer's Blood Test, How to Cut Your Dementia Risk by 30%, and Why Women Are at Higher Risk
Brain aging does not start when memory loss shows up. It starts around age 25, decades before anyone notices anything is different. By the time a symptom appears, the window for the highest-leverage prevention has usually already closed. Today I'm talking with Dr. Christin Glorioso, an MD and PhD who has spent her career studying Alzheimer's, partly because of her own family history and partly because she carries the ApoE4 gene herself. She has since used her own brain scans, blood work, and lifestyle changes to lower her own brain age, and she's built a company around helping other people do the same. This conversation covers what actually causes Alzheimer's versus what we got wrong for decades, why the brain can grow back the same way muscle does, and why a ten minute daily habit has better evidence behind it than any drug currently on the market. We also get into hormone therapy, cholesterol, the ketogenic diet, and why women are so consistently underserved on all three. 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-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/ 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 Christin Glorioso, MD, PhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-glorioso-md-phd-39627719/ Website: https://www.neuroagetx.com/ #BrainHealth #AlzheimersPrevention #DementiaPrevention #BrainAging #Neuroscience #CognitiveHealth #HRT #Perimenopause #Menopause #Cholesterol #Nootropics
July 31 · 1 hr 17 min
Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD: Natural GLP-1 Production, Fiber Deficiency, Akkermansia and the Gut Microbiome Connection
Most people think of the gut as a digestive organ. It is not. It is the upstream controller of your metabolism, immune function, brain health, skin, and hormones and almost everyone is running it on a depleted, misfed microbiome without knowing it. Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD is the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, holds a PhD in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins, and spent over 15 years in pharma and biotech before pioneering next-generation probiotic science. Her team was the first in the world to manufacture Akkermansia, a strain found at high levels in virtually every centenarian population studied and depleted in almost every major chronic disease. What makes this conversation different from most gut health discussions is the level of scientific rigor behind it. This is not wellness theory. This is published research, clinical data, and a decade of actually building the science from the ground up. 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-member In this conversation we explore: How your gut produces its own GLP-1 naturally and why synthetic versions may blunt that system over time Why Akkermansia is elevated in centenarians and depleted across virtually every chronic disease The fiber gap: 95% of people are under-threshold and it is driving metabolic and colon health decline What early antibiotic use does to the microbiome and how to rebuild at any age Why soap may be fueling the allergy and asthma epidemic by stripping the skin's protective barrier How butyrate links gut health, colon cancer risk, and natural GLP-1 production Why most probiotics on Amazon do not contain what the label claims 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 Coleen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcolleencutcliffe/ Pendulum Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pendulumlifeco/ Website: https://pendulumlife.com/
July 2 · 2 hr 41 min
Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, MD: Muscle Building in Midlife, Joint Regeneration, Peptide Protocols, and Why Osteoarthritis Is Not Wear and Tear
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 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-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
June 25 · 1 hr 14 min
Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Perimenopause Sleep, and the Treatment That Outperforms Every Medication
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 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-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
June 18 · 1 hr 20 min
Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD: Hormetic Stress, Women’s Resilience, and the 5 Stressors That Support Longevity
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 body’s 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 they’re 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 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-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
June 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Dr. Martha Gulati, MD: Women's Heart Disease, Female-Specific Risk Factors, and What Medicine Gets Wrong About Cardiovascular Health
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 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-community⁠ If 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/KAYLA15⁠ 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 Women’s Hearts): https://www.drmarthagulati.com/general-2 #WomensHealth #HeartDisease #WomensHeartHealth #Cardiology #FemaleLongevity #HeartHealth #LongevityPodcast #PreventiveCardiology #HeartDiseaseInWomen #WomensCardiology #LongevityOptimization #KaylaBarnesLentz #HeartHealthForWomen #FemaleHealth #MarthаGulati
June 4 · 1 hr 47 min
Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND - Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PMDD, PMOS and Postpartum Hormones
Women are often told that painful periods, irregular cycles, bloating, mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, postpartum symptoms, and hormonal shifts are “normal.” 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 “bad PMS,” 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 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-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/
May 28 · 56 min
Dr. Izabella Wentz: IBS Root Causes, Leaky Gut, Autoimmunity, and How To Start Healing Your Gut
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 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-member If 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/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
May 21 · 1 hr 31 min
Dr. Scott Sherr, MD: Why Stress Blocks Healing: Mitochondria, Immune Aging, Hyperbaric Oxygen, and Methylene Blue
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. ⁠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 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-community Explore Troscriptions’ 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 Can’t 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/
May 14 · 1 hr 2 min
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-member If 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/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/
May 7 · 1 hr 10 min
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/zenbasilseedbag 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-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/ ONERO® locations map: https://onero.academy/locations/ ONERO® 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
April 30 · 1 hr 24 min
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-member If 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/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/ #cancerprevention #breastcancer #femalelongevity #womenshealth #longevity #integrativeoncology #cancersurvivorship #earlydetection #breastcancerawareness #hormonehealth #metabolichealth #exerciseandcancer #soyandcancer #perimenopause #menopause #cancerresearch #preventivemedicine #healthoptimization #womenslongevity #fountainlife
April 23 · 2 hr 33 min
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-member 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: 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. Brian Kennedy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kennedy-69777318/ Website: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/trp/healthy-longevity/
April 16 · 1 hr 13 min
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 properly 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. Sara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/ Website: https://saraszalmd.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaraSzalMD Follow her on Substack:https://saraszalmd.substack.com/
April 9 · 1 hr 32 min
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-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 If 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: KAYLA15 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/
April 2 · 1 hr 32 min
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-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 body’s 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/
March 26 · 1 hr 39 min
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-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/
March 19 · 51 min
Jessie Inchauspé Glucose Goddess on CGMs, Crashes & The Biggest Glucose Mistakes
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 Inchauspé, 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 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-memberWe also cover:- The biggest glucose mistakes most people make- Why “healthy” 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 mother’s glucose levels can influence her baby’s 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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