#336: Hormone Replenishment, Digestive Rest, & Creatine: A Fresh Approach to Women’s Longevity With Cynthia Thurlow
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 05/20/2025
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Welcome back to the Longevity Podcast! I’m your host, Nathalie Niddam—nutritionist, human potential and epigenetic coach, and I’m excited to share another solo episode with you. Today, I’m diving into a topic that really resonated with my community on Instagram: five essential habits I wish everyone in their 40s (and honestly, any age!) knew to set themselves up for better health and longevity—without spending a dime. Resources from the episode: • • • • • • What we discuss: Digestive bitters before meals: benefits and how to use ... 00:02:10 Digestive...
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I had the chance to sit down with one of the original pioneers of the biohacking movement: . You probably know Dave as the founder of Bulletproof, the mastermind behind putting butter in coffee, and the creator of Upgrade Labs and the Biohacking Conference. He’s also a four-time New York Times bestselling author. What we discuss: Biohacking’s relationship with longevity and functional medicine ... 00:10:47 The importance of energy, joy, and personalization in longevity ... 00:14:28 Democratizing lab tests and health optimization with AXO Health ... 00:24:00 Most common health...
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I’m joined today by Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, the co-founder of and a true trailblazer in supplement transparency and quality. We break down everything you need to know to become a more informed consumer, from how to avoid hidden contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics, to why oxidation in fish oil is such a big deal, and the real story behind protein powders—especially the plant-based ones. Listeners of this podcast get 20% off of protein, a one-time purchase or if you choose the already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Visit Puori.com/NAT...
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Today, I’m joined by —a double board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs and facial reconstructive surgeon, and an expert in all things skin cancer—plus, he’s as entertaining as he is knowledgeable. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should slather on sunscreen religiously, or if embracing more sunlight is actually good for you, we’re here to offer the clarity and nuance that’s so often missing from the conversation. Listeners of this podcast can receive 15% off of SunPowder when you go to (it’s .co not .com or else you won’t find it). What we...
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In this special solo episode, it’s just me, Nathalie Niddam—nutritionist, human potential and epigenetic coach—returning to my roots and diving deep into the world of peptides. Today, I’m shining a spotlight on KPV, a fascinating and often overlooked peptide with powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. What We Discuss: What are peptides? Clearing up misconceptions ... 00:01:00 KPV explained: structure and origins ... 00:03:00 How KPV works (anti-inflammatory mechanisms) ... 00:05:00 Comparison to Melanotan and tanning ... 00:08:00 KPV benefits: gut,...
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Today, I’m joined by , a remarkable nurse practitioner, podcast host, and true hormone whisperer who is on a mission to help women thrive through perimenopause and beyond. What We Discuss: Perimenopause, menopause, and longevity connection ... 00:06:09 Hormone misunderstandings and HRT discussion ... 00:07:34 Cynthia’s clinical experience and women's health ... 00:07:53 Recognizing hormonal imbalances and PCOS in young women ... 00:12:09 Autoimmunity risks and thyroid issues ... 00:19:55 Lifestyle factors: aging, processed food, and alcohol ... 00:24:02 Fasting, digestive rest, and...
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Today, I’m joined by Ulrich Dempfle, the innovative mind behind the . Ulrich’s journey is fascinating—he started as a mechanical engineer in Europe, became a pioneer in hospital AI systems, and is now laser-focused on bringing cutting-edge fitness tech to regular people, like you and me. What we discuss: Zone 2 training: hype, benefits, and limitations ... 00:08:00 VO2 max: definition and importance for longevity ... 00:10:00 The impracticality and issues with Zone 2 for most people ... 00:15:00 Downsides of long-duration steady-state cardio ... 00:18:00 Why strength and mobility...
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Today, I sit down with , author of and an expert whose personal journey through her husband’s long and confusing health saga opened her eyes to the often-missed danger of hereditary hemochromatosis. What we discuss: Meet Dr. Christy Sutton and Her Personal Story ... 00:06:00 Hemochromatosis: Genetics, Diagnosis, and Mistreatment ... 00:11:00 Multi-Organ Impact of Iron Overload ... 00:33:00 Childhood Hemochromatosis and Clinical Blind Spots ... 00:37:00 A five-year-old’s story reveals difficulties in pediatric diagnosis and innovative, non-blood-removal strategies. Symptoms,...
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Today I’m excited to bring you a conversation with my friend and special guest, —founder of Keto Kamp and author of Metabolic Freedom. In this episode, Ben and I take on some of the most stubborn myths around metabolism and weight loss, especially the widely held belief that “calories in, calories out” is the key to health. What we discuss: Why calorie-counting fails and metabolic flexibility matters ... 00:03:39 Biggest Loser study and gut health ... 00:11:14 Processed foods, seed oils, and saturated fats explained ... 00:17:07 Keto diet evolution, mistakes, and carb...
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If you’ve been anywhere near health optimization circles, you already know as a NYT bestselling author, former Ironman triathlete, coach, one of the OGs of biohacking. Today, he’s my guest on the Longevity podcast. What we discuss: Ben’s new home, cold exposure, and microdosing cryotherapy ... 00:06 Writing, updating, and revising “Boundless” ... 00:09 Key updates: Self-quantification, longevity, new detox protocols ... 00:12 High-tech blood filtration and its impact ... 00:15 Daily detox strategies: Lymphatic movement, sauna, exercise ... 00:17 Ben’s evolution: From strict...
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What We Discuss:
Perimenopause, menopause, and longevity connection ... 00:06:09
Hormone misunderstandings and HRT discussion ... 00:07:34
Cynthia’s clinical experience and women's health ... 00:07:53
Recognizing hormonal imbalances and PCOS in young women ... 00:12:09
Autoimmunity risks and thyroid issues ... 00:19:55
Lifestyle factors: aging, processed food, and alcohol ... 00:24:02
Fasting, digestive rest, and metabolic flexibility ... 00:35:02
Practical fasting tips for different age groups ... 00:36:38
Diet flexibility and protein-forward meals ... 00:41:26
Meal timing, circadian rhythm, and satiety ... 00:56:04
Muscle loss, strength training, and optimal protein ... 01:00:36
Gut microbiome recovery and dietary diversity ... 01:06:15
Creatine: benefits, dosing, and sourcing ... 01:08:36
Where to find Cynthia and her products ... 01:15:30
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