Female Longevity: Hormones, Midlife, Brain Health & Aging Strong with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor

What does it actually mean to age well as a woman?Dr. Elizabeth Poynor joins SheMD to explore longevity through a female and hormonal lens. Drawing on her background in gynecologic oncology, cancer prevention and women’s health, she explains why midlife can be a critical turning point and what may begin changing in the body years before menopause.Dr. Poynor breaks down the roles of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, including their connections to sleep, mood, brain fog, body composition, metabolic health and overall well-being. She also discusses hormone therapy, GLP-1s, protein intake, strength training, genetic testing, cancer prevention and why she believes movement is one of the most important habits women can build for long-term health.Plus, Dr. Poynor shares her own experience with BRCA1, why she believes women should take a more proactive approach to prevention, and the mindset shift she wants women to make about aging.Midlife is not just something to get through. It may be one of your greatest opportunities to take control of how you age.SponsorsMidi Health: It's time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com  right now to book your first visit today.Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/shemd to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/shemd and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Blueland: If you're looking to make a small change in your routine, you can get fifteen percent off your first order at blueland.com/shemdDavid: David is offering our listeners a special deal. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free when you go to davidprotein.com/shemd. What You’ll LearnWhy midlife is a critical window for women to take a proactive approach to longevity and healthHow hormonal changes in the late reproductive years can affect sleep, mood, brain health, metabolism, and body compositionThe role of strength training, protein, sleep, nutrition, and stress management in healthy agingWhat women should know about hormone therapy, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosteroneHow GLP-1 medications may fit into midlife health and body composition, and why maintaining muscle is so importantWhy women’s longevity needs to be understood through a hormonal lens—and where more research is still neededKey Timestamps00:00 Welcome to SHE MD Podcast00:41 From Oncologist To Longevity Expert04:04 Why Cancer Rates Are Rising05:11 Genetic Testin