Can we actually slow aging, and what does menopause have to do with it?

Can we actually slow aging, and what does menopause have to do with it? Dr. Saundra Kaufmann joins Lisa Boate to unpack the science of longevity, menopause and healthy aging for women over 40. From hormones and cellular aging to inflammation, sleep, exercise, supplements and disease prevention, this conversation explores what we can do now to protect our healthspan as we age. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate speaks with Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, physician, researcher and creator of the Kaufmann Protocol, about the science of longevity. Topics include: Why aging begins before menopause Healthspan vs lifespan Hormones and healthy aging Supplements backed by evidence Mitochondrial health Exercise after 40 Inflammation Intermittent fasting How to evaluate longevity claims Whether you're navigating perimenopause or simply curious about aging well, this conversation offers practical, evidence-informed insights. 00:00 Can We Actually Slow Aging? 02:39 Why Do We Age? 08:25 Why Aging Sneaks Up on Gen X 10:00 What Menopause Has to Do With Aging 12:06 When Should You Seek Menopause Treatment? 13:19 The 7 Biological Causes of Aging 18:58 Mitochondria, Energy & Aging 20:01 Why Sleep Changes As We Age 21:07 Estrogen's Effect Throughout the Body 23:40 Inflammation and the Aging Immune System 27:07 Glucose, Insulin Resistance & Aging 29:25 Lifespan vs Healthspan 33:50 Which Supplements Actually Have Evidence? 40:03 Where Do You Start? 42:15 Exercise, Bones & Women's Longevity 52:58 What Quality of Life Do You Want? #Transforming45 #Menopause #HealthyAging #Healthspan #Longevity #MidlifeWomen #Perimenopause #Women'sHealth