How Zora Benhamou Rebuilt Her Body After Osteoarthritis and Double Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis is often presented as an inevitable part of aging. A slow decline. A one-way road toward pain, stiffness, and eventually surgery. But in this inspiring episode of The Aging Games Podcast, I sit down with Zora Benhamou, founder of HackMyAge.com and host of the Hack My Age Podcast, to challenge that narrative in a very real and honest way.
Zora’s story is not about avoiding surgery at all costs. It is about doing everything in your power to understand your body, support it intelligently, and make informed decisions without fear or shame.
Diagnosed Young and Facing the Odds
Zora was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her early 40s. Far earlier than most people expect. On paper, she checked nearly every risk factor. Joint degeneration. Chronic pain. Loss of mobility. What followed was a two-year journey of experimentation, persistence, and deep self-education.
Like many people in the biohacking and natural health space, Zora explored every non-surgical option available to her. PRP. Stem cell patches. Supplements. Acupuncture. Massage. Lifestyle therapies. Some helped. Some did not. And some revealed important truths about what actually moves the needle when it comes to joint health.
When Biohacking Is Not Enough
One of the most refreshing parts of this conversation is Zora’s honesty.
Despite her dedication and willingness to try everything, her hips continued to deteriorate. Eventually, she made the decision to undergo a double hip replacement in Spain, with surgeries just three months apart.
Not as a failure.
Not as giving up.
But as a strategic decision rooted in self-respect and long-term quality of life.
This episode is a powerful reminder that natural health and modern medicine are not enemies. When used together wisely, they can be profoundly effective.
What Really Causes Osteoarthritis
Zora breaks down what osteoarthritis actually is, who is most at risk, and why the condition is often misunderstood. She explains how biomechanics, inflammation, hormones, stress, and movement patterns all play a role.
Most importantly, she highlights why waiting until pain becomes unbearable is one of the biggest mistakes people make.
Early intervention matters. Awareness matters. And understanding your personal risk profile can change everything.
Preparing the Body for Surgery Naturally
Where Zora’s story truly shines is in how she approached surgery preparation and recovery.
Instead of viewing surgery as something that happens to you, she treated it as a collaboration with her body.
In this conversation, we explore:
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How to prepare your body nutritionally and metabolically before surgery
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Why muscle, fascia, and nervous system health matter more than people realize
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What actually helps speed recovery and what is mostly hype
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How to rebuild strength and confidence without rushing the process
Her recovery was not just physical. It was emotional. Mental. And deeply empowering.
The Mindset That Changes Everything
Perhaps the most valuable takeaway from this episode is Zora’s mindset.
She refused to let a diagnosis define her future.
She stayed curious instead of fearful.
She listened to her body instead of fighting it.
That mindset, paired with daily habits and consistency, allowed her to come back stronger, more mobile, and more confident than she had been in years.
A Message of Real Hope
If you are dealing with joint pain, osteoarthritis, or are facing surgery, this episode offers something rare. Real hope without false promises.
Not a miracle cure.
Not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
But a grounded, intelligent conversation about resilience, informed choice, and rebuilding from the inside out.
Zora’s journey reminds us that aging does not mean surrendering our bodies. It means learning how to work with them in smarter, kinder ways.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Aging Games Podcast and hear Zora’s story in her own words.
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