Jennifer Garrison is an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in San Francisco. She is also the Co-founder and Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality. Additionally, she contributed a chapter on female health in Tony Robbins' latest book, "Life Force."

In this episode, we explore the crucial topics of reproductive longevity and reproductive equality and examine why they matter to every woman, regardless of age or fertility plans. We also uncover valuable insights from research on these subjects that impact overall healthspan and lifespan for both men and women. Join us as we kick off our very first episode, and don't forget to tune in regularly for more engaging and informative discussions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Understanding Reproductive Longevity: Gain insights into the importance of reproductive longevity and how it affects women's health across different stages of life.

Impact of Menopause on Healthspan and Lifespan: Learn about the effects of menopause on both healthspan and lifespan and why it's crucial to address these changes proactively.

Holistic View of Female Health: Understand why viewing the female body as a whole system, rather than isolating individual parts, is essential to improve overall health outcomes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Discover the different methods, benefits, and debates surrounding HRT, including synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones and the optimal duration for therapy.

Future Directions in Reproductive Health: Explore the potential for global solutions in reproductive health and the importance of staying informed about new research and advancements in this field.

01:15 What you need to know about The Buck Institute Research Lab

14:51 What are other animals' cycles?

19:10 What is menopause?

25:18 The grandmother theory

28:24 Why do ovaries go through a decline?

30:00 Why it is important to look at the female body as a whole system

31:50 How does the human system function at every adult life stage?

32:46 Menopause and lifespan versus menopause and Healthspan

35:32 How a fertility future test is done

40:25 All you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

48:18 How long is hormone therapy usually given if you start at the right time?

49:10 The synthetic vs bioidentical debate

51:54 How does hormone therapy work?

55:50 What are the different delivery methods of hormone therapy

57:17 Important topics that women should start reading up on

1:10:26 Will there ever be a global solution?

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER :

Twitter : https://x.com/jenngarrison

Resources mentioned in this episode

Book: "Lifespan" by David Sinclair

• Discusses aging, longevity, and practical tips for extending lifespan.

Book: "Lifeforce" by Tony Robbins

• Jennifer contributed to a chapter on women’s health, focusing on breakthroughs in health and energy.

Resource: National Menopause Foundation

• Support and community around menopause.

Book: "The Evolution of the Female Form" by Dina Amira

• Focuses on the evolutionary biology of women’s bodies, including menopause.

Organization: Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (GCRLE)

• Jennifer’s organization focuses on reproductive longevity and women’s health.

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