The Dr Vonda Show

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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No fall, no heavy lift. But suddenly you woke up and couldn't reach behind your back. 3 out of 4 people who get frozen shoulders are women in perimenopause, and that is not a coincidence.

In this episode I show you what's happening inside your shoulder, why estrogen loss is driving it, and how I treat it in my clinic. Every joint is wrapped in a capsule. A healthy one moves like a loose windbreaker; a frozen one shrinks to a wetsuit two sizes too small. You're not falling apart. Your shoulder pain has a name and it has a fix, but waiting it out can cost you two years.

What we cover:

- Why frozen shoulder in perimenopause hits women three times out of four.

- What estrogen loss does to the shoulder joint capsule, and how fibrosis freezes it.

- How the four stages of adhesive capsulitis can drag out two years untreated.

- Why 41% of frozen shoulder MRIs look completely normal, and what that does not mean.

- What the "hook your bra" test reveals about lost internal rotation.

- How frozen shoulder exercises like pendulum swings and wall walks keep the capsule from rusting shut.

- Why a cortisone shot for a frozen shoulder is a rescue, not a long-term plan.

- How HRT and estrogen change frozen shoulder recovery, and why the decision rests on facts, not fear.

- Why frozen shoulders are an early warning sign of the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

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🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Lift heavy. Eat protein. Jump. You have heard me say it, and every day you write back to tell me your knees hurt, your back hurts, your whole body aches. So I stopped and asked a different question, and the answer changed everything I believe about how we age.

In this masterclass I bring together five people I trust to answer what to actually do about it. Physical therapist Dr. Dan Ginader on rebuilding confidence in a body that hurts. Coach Eugene Teo on replacing fear with curiosity. Dr. Stacy Sims on designing a real training week for a 42 year old and a 62 year old. Dr. Iñigo San Millán on Zone 2, sprint intervals, and the lactate that feeds your brain. And Gabby Reece on recovery, sunlight, and the grace to do one thing first. Take what fits your life right now, start there, and let the rest follow.

What we cover:

- Why skeletal longevity, not muscle alone, decides how well you move at 70 and beyond.

- How estrogen loss changes every tissue: tendon, ligament, bone, cartilage, and spine.

- Why your fitness going into midlife shapes how hard perimenopause hits.

- How to rebuild confidence in a body that has started to hurt.

- Why curiosity beats fear when women worry lifting will make them bulky.

- What an optimal training week looks like at 42 and at 62.

- What separates strength from power, and why midlife women need both.

- How Zone 2 builds mitochondria and sprint intervals protect VO2 max.

- Why lactate fuels your brain instead of working against it.

Timestamps

00:00 Skeletal Longevity Explained for Women Over 40

07:11 Why Recovery Slows for Active Women After 35

14:01 How to Start Lifting And Will Lifting Weights Make Women Bulky?

21:11 Weekly Strength and Power Plan for Perimenopause

30:50 How Zone 2 Training Improves Metabolic Flexibility

39:41 How Sprint Intervals Fuel Your Brain With Lactate

47:44 Daily Recovery Routine for Busy Midlife Women

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

30% of women who fracture their femoral neck will not survive the year. Half of those who do never walk the same way again. The break is almost never where the story starts. It starts twenty years earlier.

In this episode I walk you through the 7 ways I do to keep my patients off my fracture list: why your first DEXA scan belongs at 45, how to read a T-score, what it takes to signal bone to rebuild, and why balance is a skill you can train at any age. You are not falling apart and you are not clumsy. Bone loss is silent until it isn't, which is exactly why we get in front of it.

What we cover:

- Why a hip fracture is rarely an accident, and how bone loss builds for decades.

- Why a DEXA scan at 65 is too late, and how to read your T-score.

- How 60 seconds of balance training a day cuts fall risk after 50.

- Why bone density needs four times body weight for impact, and walking is not enough.

- How to start jumping safely, even with arthritis or a joint replacement.

- Why lower body strength training is what catches you in a stumble.

- What reactive power training does that slow lifting cannot.

- How estrogen drives bone loss, and where HRT fits in osteoporosis prevention.

- What fall proofing looks like, from rugs and lighting to fall-risk medications.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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Most of us think skin aging is about wrinkles. But your skin is an organ of longevity, and the cells breaking down inside it are shaping your whole-body health.

Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira, stem cell scientist and CEO of OneSkin, to reframe skin as an organ of longevity. We talked about how "zombie" senescent cells quietly accumulate starting in our 20s, how estrogen loss accelerates collagen breakdown, and the decade of research behind OS-01, the peptide her team identified to lower the skin's biological age.

This is about prevention, not vanity. It's about understanding what your skin is telling you and partnering with your biology early, so you can age with power from the inside out.

What we explore:

- Why skin aging begins in your 20s, long before you see it.

- How senescent "zombie" cells stop dividing and spread inflammation.

- Why senescent cells travel to your joints and heart, driving disease.

- How estrogen loss in menopause breaks down collagen and skin barrier.

- Why most skincare fails to reverse biological skin age.

- How OneSkin screened 1,000 peptides to identify OS-01.

- Why OS-01 calms inflammation instead of just killing aged cells.

- What a simple, effective skincare routine looks like for busy women.

- How OS-01 body lotion may lower whole-body inflammation.

About Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira

Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira a PhD in immunology and stem cell biology and is a co-founder and CEO of OneSkin. Her work centers on measuring the biological age of skin and developing peptides that target aging at the cellular level rather than masking its symptoms.

Connect with About Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira:

Website: https://www.oneskin.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolina.reis.phd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-reis-oliveira-a69b8a27

Timestamps

00:00 Why Skin Changes Fast in Perimenopause

03:52 Zombie Cells That Destroy Collagen

08:24 How Scientists Build and Age-Test Skin in the Lab

12:53 Why Most Skincare Fails Completely

17:31 The 900-Peptide Hunt Behind OS-01

20:13 How OS-01 Shuts Off Aging Cells

25:44 How Deep Skincare Penetrates and When to Use It

29:58 The Only Skincare Products You Need

36:02 The Future of Skin Aging Research

39:55 Get Retinol Benefits Without the Peeling

46:36 Body Lotion vs Face Cream Explained

49:16 How Skincare Lowers Inflammation in Your Blood

55:09 Aging With Power, Not Gracefully

59:55 Why Skin Aging Starts in Your 30s

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

Your foot hurts the second it hits the floor. Your shoulder wakes you at 2 a.m. Your elbow is on fire and you don't even play tennis. You didn't earn any of this, so why is it happening all at once?

In this solo episode, I break down why your tendons suddenly fail in midlife, how the loss of estrogen turns a strong "wet rope" into a fraying dry one, and what actually rebuilds them. The fix isn't rest, it's the exact five-part approach I use with my patients every day. Because you're not falling apart, you're missing the one explanation no one gave you.

What we cover:

- Why tendons suddenly fail in midlife: estrogen loss and the "itises"

- How tendons, bones, and muscle share one stem cell and hurt together

- Why resting a painful tendon is wrong: progressive loading rebuilds it

- What exercises help plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder

- How much protein feeds collagen repair, and why breakfast matters

- Why cutting sugar calms tendon inflammation in as little as seven days

- How to make the hormone therapy decision on facts, not fear

- Why sleep under six hours sabotages collagen repair

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Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights

Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next?

Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients.

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I sat down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OBGYN, certified menopause specialist, and author of The New Menopause and The New Perimenopause. Together we pull back what is actually happening inside a woman's body during the perimenopause transition, and what we can do about it.

What we explore:

- Why perimenopause starts in the brain, triggering fog, mood shifts, and sleep disruption years before your last period.

- The staggering research gap that has left perimenopause understudied and millions of women dismissed.

- How 20% of women absorb transdermal estrogen poorly without knowing it, and why testing matters.

- What metabolic syndrome of menopause is and why visceral fat doubles during the transition without diet changes.

- How to use GLP-1s safely in midlife while protecting muscle mass and bone density.

- Progesterone intolerance, how common it is, and what hormone therapy alternatives actually work.

About Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, certified menopause specialist, and New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause and The New Perimenopause. She is one of the world's leading voices on midlife women's health and the founder of The Pause Life clinic.

Connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Website: https://thepauselife.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pause-life

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmaryclaire

Get Dr. Mary Claire Haver's books here: The New Menopause; The New Perimenopause

👉 https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:20 Perimenopause research gap 05:58 Brain fog, mood changes, and hormones 10:00 Perimenopause mental health symptoms and HRT 11:17 Postpartum depression as a menopause warning sign 13:00 Outdated HRT guidelines and undertreated women 15:12 Estradiol dosing, absorption, and bone density protection 19:51 GLP-1s, muscle loss, and body composition in menopause 22:00 Visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and menopause weight gain 25:00 Metabolic syndrome of menopause: causes and solutions 27:29 Oral vs. transdermal estrogen for cholesterol and heart health 30:38 Progesterone intolerance: symptoms and alternative options 33:47 Duavee, progestin IUDs, and hormone therapy alternatives 37:07 Testosterone for women: libido, bone health, and brain fog 40:04 Future of menopause medicine and women's health advocacy

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Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

We've been taught to think of our bodies like appliances that break down the moment the warranty runs out. But your biological warranty doesn't have an expiration date. It has a maintenance requirement.

In this final Time Bomb episode, I tackle the sixth major driver of aging: stem cell exhaustion, and why frailty is a choice, not a sentence.

Stem cells are your internal repair crew, the only cells capable of becoming muscle, blood, brain, and bone. Their production slows as we age, but that exhaustion is not permanent. I take you inside my early lab research with "little old lady mice," whose dying muscle stem cells came roaring back to life after just two weeks of running. I'll show you why muscle contraction is the most powerful signal you can send to your regenerative system, and how to put that science to work. Longevity isn't passive. It's built by design.

What we cover:

- How skeletal muscle acts as the master regulator of your regenerative capacity.

- Why stem cell exhaustion is reversible, not permanent.

- What my mouse treadmill study revealed about reawakening dormant stem cells in two weeks.

- How exercise boosts circulation, lowers inflammation, and reduces oxidative stress.

- Why strategic load through resistance and endurance training activates cellular regeneration.

- How anti-inflammatory nutrition and omega-3s support stem cell health.

- Why hormone optimization, especially estrogen, protects your regenerative processes.

🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026

Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November.

👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026

🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights

Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next?

Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients.

Clear. Practical. No noise.

👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&

You've been told to eat less and do more cardio your whole life, but the real strength isn't measured in pounds lost, it's built in the muscle.

JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, to talk about why we were raised on cardio, calorie-cutting, and a fear of the weight rack failing us after 50 and which metrics actually tell you the truth about your progress. We were taught to fear the muscle but that is the very thing that will keep you strong, mobile, and independent for decades to come.

What we explore:

- Why the fitness playbook women over 50 sets them up to fail.

- How resistance training protects your metabolism

- What metrics actually matter: grip strength, waist measures, and bioimpedance trends.

- Build a minimum effective plan with walking, resistance training, and HIIT.

- Why training near failure and adding power work protects against falls.

- How to use GLP-1 medications by pairing them with protein.

- Why protein timing, essential amino acids, and leucine matter for muscle.

About JJ Virgin:

JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, and four-time New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades changing how the world sees aging and longevity without limitations for decades to come.

Connect with JJ Virgin:

Website: https://jjvirgin.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jjvirginvideos

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin

👉Grab a copy JJ Virgin's new book:

The Metabolism Fix

https://metabolismfixbook.com

👉Tune into the Well Beyond 40 Pod

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Timestamps

00:00 The Wrong Playbook Women Over 50 Follow

05:22 Choose Strong Over Skinny After 50

07:30 Age Powerfully and the Bulky Myth Debunked

12:32 Why to Ditch the Scale and Track Real Metrics

18:12 Where to Start Your Midlife Reset

21:47 Why Daily Steps and NEAT Matter Most

25:34 The Minimum Effective Strength Training Plan

32:59 Reps in Reserve and Proper Lifting Form

35:51 Hypertrophy Rep Range and Progressive Overload

38:53 Train for Real-Life Strength and Sprint Cardio

43:03 Why HIIT and SIT Beat Steady-State Cardio

50:47 Lactate, Brain Boost, and GLP-1 Training Rules

53:05 Protein and Amino Acid Timing for Muscle

59:23 How to Schedule Sprints and Lifts

01:05:48 Why Doing Hard Things Changes Your Identity

01:08:45 Fitter Friends and Why Mindset Is Everything

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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Have you ever driven a car with a broken fuel gauge, never quite sure if you're running full or running on fumes? Your body works the same way.

Today I break down the fifth major time bomb of aging: deregulated nutrient sensing, or what I call "fuel gauge malfunction."

Our organs need the right amount of fuel, not too much, not too little. Built-in nutrient sensors act like biological traffic lights to keep us in range. But through menopause, or menolescence as I like to call it, those lights get damaged. Estrogen drops, insulin sensitivity falls, and visceral fat creeps in. This isn't inevitable but by feeding your gut, building your muscle, optimizing your hormones, you can repair those traffic lights. Longevity isn't passive. It's built by design.

What we cover:

- How your body's nutrient sensors work like biological traffic lights.

- Why declining estrogen lowers insulin sensitivity and drives visceral fat storage.

- What insulin signaling, mTOR, and AMPK do inside your cells.

- Why chronically elevated mTOR blocks your body from clearing damaged cells.

- How your gut microbiome triggers GLP-1, the pathway behind Ozempic.

- Why muscle is the master of metabolism and how resistance training recalibrates it.

- The three shields build metabolic health: nutrition, strategic load, hormone optimization.

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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What if we stopped treating birth like a finish line and started treating it like the middle of an athlete's comeback?

Dr. Lara Morgan Lee, board-certified sports medicine physician and former team doctor for the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Kings, and USC Trojans, to talk about the enormous gap in postpartum care whereas she lived this gap through her own C-section recovery, and now she treats moms the way we treat elite athletes with a rehab-to-rebuild-to-return plan, not a timeline. Because what happens in those first months echoes all the way into perimenopause and beyond.

What we explore:

- The six-week postpartum clearance: why it misses functional recovery.

- Postpartum recovery: why it should start during pregnancy.

- The postpartum "mini-menopause": hormone drops and breastfeeding.

- Diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction: the long-term midlife impact.

- Pelvic floor physical therapy: why every postpartum woman needs it.

- Return-to-run: a function-based approach over a calendar date.

- "Listen to your body": why it fails, and what to track instead.

- Partner and family support: protecting a mother's recovery.

- Recovery basics over gadgets: breathing, walking, scar care.

- Postpartum nutrition: fueling with protein, fiber, and enough calories.

About Dr. Lara Morgan Lee:

Dr. Lara Morgan Lee is a board-certified sports medicine physician and former team doctor for the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Kings, and USC Trojans. After her own postpartum journey, she built a model that treats moms like the high-performing athletes they are.

Connect with Dr. Lara Morgan Lee:

Website: https://www.sportsdrmorgan.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsdrmorgan

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsdrmorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-morgan-lee-md-ab612614/

Timestamps

00:00 The Postpartum Care Gap No One Talks About

04:20 Her C-Section Scar Reopened at Home

08:28 Postpartum Recovery Starts in Pregnancy and 6-Week Clearance Myth

10:59 The Postpartum Mini-Menopause When Estrogen Crashes

15:46 Your First 6 Weeks Postpartum Plan

19:24 Why You Rehab Before You Rebuild

26:51 Why "Listen to Your Body" Isn't Enough

29:16 The Rehab, Rebuild, Return Framework and Your Support System

36:31 Play the Long Game With the Athlete Injury Model

43:39 Why Basics Beat Gadgets for Pelvic Floor and Scar Care

49:04 How to Fuel and Build Postpartum Recovery Protocols

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

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Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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Zombie movies are fun but Zombie cells are not. They are inside your body that have reached the end of their natural lifespan and simply refuse to die.

Today I break down the fourth major time bomb of aging: cellular senescence, and how these "zombie cells" quietly accelerate the way you age.

These damaged cells actively poison the healthy cells around them, releasing signals that drive chronic inflammation and pull neighboring cells into the same broken state. This accumulation is directly linked to neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and for women, it speeds up dramatically as estrogen declines through the menopausal transition.

The good news is that you have more control than you think. I walk you through exactly how to activate your body's cellular cleanup crew through movement, hormonal optimization, and precision nutrition, so you can stop surrendering to frailty and start building longevity by design.

What we cover:

- Cellular senescence: what zombie cells are and why they matter

- Macroautophagy: your body's natural cellular cleanup process

- Aging and cleanup decline: why senescent cells accumulate over time

- Noxious cytokines: how zombie cells spread chronic inflammation

- Disease links: senescence, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, and cancer

- Estrogen and menopause: why senescence rises during the transition

- Aerobic exercise: forcing cellular cleanup through movement

- Muscle health: your master regulator of cellular hygiene

- Senolytic nutrition: fisetin, quercetin, and resveratrol

- Hormonal optimization: defending against cellular senescence

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

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🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Eugene Teo, founder of the Ganbaru Method, talks about why the smartest way to get a midlife woman lifting has nothing to do with lecturing about osteoporosis. We talk about coaching from curiosity, moving beyond strength and hypertrophy into power and speed, adapting every lift to individual anatomy, and structuring cardio for longevity. This is a conversation about doing hard things gently and discovering what your body is still capable of.

What we explore:

- How curiosity-first coaching dissolves the fear of getting "bulky."

- Why osteoporosis and menopause arguments fail, and what builds buy-in.

- What separates power training from strength training, and why speed matters.

- How to regress and progress lifts for individual anatomy.

- How to build power safely with sensitive hips, knees, or impact limits.

- What the Ganbaru philosophy teaches about resilience and hard things.

- How progression, not pressure, makes people crave more.

- How to structure longevity cardio: sprint intervals, zone two, Norwegian 4x4.

About Eugene Teo:

Eugene Teo is an Australian strength coach and founder of the Ganbaru Method, a training approach built on curiosity, individualization, and sustainable progress. He has coached over 150,000 people worldwide, and his discovery-based philosophy makes the gym feel like a door opening rather than a rulebook.

Connect with Eugene Teo:

Website: www.eugene-teo.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@coacheugeneteo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/@coacheugeneteo

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/coacheugeneteo

Follow Eugene Teo on Instagram for daily insights 👉www.instagram.com/coacheugeneteo

Join Eugene Teo Program: Ganbaru Method and Daily Strong

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Subscribe to Eugene Teo's substack featuring some key articles around training

👉https://coacheugeneteo.substack.com

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:43 Getting an 86-Year-Old Mother Strong

07:21 Osteoporosis vs Bulky: The Real Threat

11:50 Why Curiosity Beats Willpower in the Gym

16:15 Stop Accepting Just Cardio or Hypertrophy

18:32 Power Training: Why Speed Beats Heavy Weight

26:26 Box Jumps, Plyometrics, and Safer Power Moves

29:24 How to Individualize Training for Your Body

32:17 The Ganbaru Method: Persist Through Difficulty

33:55 How to Do Hard Things Without Fear

38:09 How Much Cardio You Actually Need Weekly

42:44 Eat Protein First: Simple Longevity Habits

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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We feel the fatigue, yet we push through anyway, telling ourselves the exhaustion is just part of getting older. But that midlife tiredness is often something deeper.

Today we talk about the third time bomb of aging, mitochondrial dysfunction, and why your cellular power plants hold the key to your energy, your metabolism, and your longevity.

Here's what most women never hear: when you stop demanding energy from your body, it stops building the engines that create it. Weak, dysfunctional mitochondria pollute your cells and quietly fuel inflammation and insulin resistance. The good news is that you can reverse the trend. I'll show you how to trigger biogenesis and mitophagy through movement, precision nutrition, and hormonal optimization, so you can rebuild your cellular power and stop accepting exhaustion as the price of getting older.

What we cover:

- Midlife fatigue: why it's a mitochondrial crisis, not just poor sleep

- ATP production: how mitochondria fuel your heart, brain, and muscles

- Sedentary living: how inactivity stops new mitochondria from forming

- Cellular pollution: how weak mitochondria drive inflammation and insulin resistance

- Biogenesis and mitophagy: building new engines and clearing damaged ones

- Muscle and movement: how aerobic exercise engineers cellular power

- Nutrition and supplements: omega-3s, antioxidants, B vitamins, CoQ10, and creatine for ATP

- Hormonal optimization: how estrogen and thyroid protect mitochondrial function

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Brynn MacLennan, co-founder and CEO of Slate Flosser, to explore the surprising link between oral health and whole-body wellbeing. The bacteria in your gums don't stay in your gums. They travel to your brain, heart, and gut, shaping your risk for everything from dementia to heart disease. We talk about why bleeding gums are a signal to lean in, not back off, and why the way we've flossed for a hundred years may finally be ready for reinvention.

What we explore:

- Why oral health is inseparable from whole-body health in midlife.

- How perimenopause estrogen changes cause gum dryness, inflammation, and bleeding.

- What bleeding gums signal, and why the answer is more flossing, not less.

- How plaque hardens into tartar in under 48 hours.

- Why gum disease is linked to dementia, heart disease, and pregnancy complications.

- How a 3-in-1 flossing approach removes the barriers that make people quit.

- Why prevention beats biohacking for lasting health.

About Brynn Maclennan:

Brynn MacLennan is the co-founder and CEO of Slate Flosser, a woman-run, dentist-invented oral care brand transforming the way people floss. After seeing firsthand how patients struggled to care for their gums despite their best intentions, she set out to remove the barriers that make flossing feel hard, building a tool designed to make whole-mouth care simple, effective, and easy to stick with.

Connect with Brynn Maclennan:

Website: https://slateflosser.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slateflosser/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynn-maclennan-50a7103

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slateflosser

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:31 The Flossing Tool That Replaces String

07:57 What Bleeding Gums Are Really Telling You

10:52 How Gum Disease Is Linked to Dementia

13:21 The Right Way to Floss Your Gums

17:13 What Causes Bad Breath and Tooth Loss

21:08 Why Perimenopause and Pregnancy Wreck Your Gums

26:24 Slate vs Water Flossers: What's Better

28:58 Your Daily Routine and Does Mouthwash Work

33:36 What Biohackers Get Right About Oral Health

37:28 How She Built a Top 2% Kickstarter

42:28 The One Habit That Changes Everything

47:04 Floss Every Day to Protect Your Teeth

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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There's a heat you can't feel until it's already aging you.

Let's talk about something quietly ticking away inside all of us. In this solo episode I'm getting into inflammaging, the second great time bomb of aging, and what happens when your body's emergency crew never clocks out. Think alarm bells ringing around the clock, sirens that never quiet down.

And here's where it gets personal: perimenopause. That's the wake-up call, the moment declining estrogen strips away one of your most powerful anti-inflammatory shields, and suddenly the fire's raging and no one tells you why.

So I'm not leaving you there. I'll walk you through the real blueprint to put those flames out: how you move, how you eat, your hormones, and how you meet your stress. Because hear me on this one. Longevity doesn't just happen to you. You build it. On purpose. By design.

What we cover:

- Chronic inflammation vs. acute inflammation: what your body actually needs.

- Estrogen decline in perimenopause: losing your anti-inflammatory shield.

- Inflammaging effects: joints, heart, brain, and metabolism.

- Physical activity and myokines: your systemic fire extinguisher.

- Gut microbiome diversity: fueling or fighting inflammation.

- Processed sugars and inflammation: what to eat instead.

- Hormone optimization: working with a clinician to calm inflammation.

- Mindfulness, breathwork, and sleep: lowering inflammatory cytokines.

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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I sat down with Dr. Lucy McBride, Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained internist and author of Beyond the Prescription, to talk about what modern medicine keeps getting wrong and what you can do about it.

What we explore:

- Why does the medical system treat patients as a bag of organs, not a whole person.

- How the wellness industry mirrors the same prescriptive failures it claims to fix.

- The three A's: awareness, acceptance, and agency, and why acceptance is the hardest.

- How your "biography behind the biology" gives context no lab test can capture.

- Why women are conditioned to tolerate suffering and how it blocks access to menopause care.

- The four quadrants of your health ecosystem: Informatics, Inputs, Infrastructure, and Insight.

- How brain fog and memory slips are often reversible, not inevitable signs of aging.

- How to reclaim your intuition from trackers, gurus, and conflicting health advice.

About Dr. Lucy Mcbride:

Dr. Lucy McBride is a board-certified internist and co-founder of the Ackerly McBride Group in Washington, DC, with over 25 years of practicing evidence-based, relationship-centered medicine. She writes the widely-read newsletter Are You Okay?, hosts the podcast Beyond the Prescription, and her debut book with Simon & Schuster publishes August 11, 2026.

Connect with Dr. Lucy Mcbride:

Website: https://www.lucymcbride.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlucymcbride

💌 Dr. Lucy Mcbride Newsletter "Are You Ok?"

👉Subscribe at: https://lucymcbride.substack.com/

📖BEYOND THE PRESCRIPTION

👉Grab a copy at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Prescription/Lucy-McBride/9781668024386

Timestamps

00:00 Why Medical Information Leaves You More Confused

03:10 How Medicine and Wellness Both Fail the Whole Person

07:52 Why Primary Care Is Dying and What We Lose

09:37 The Three A's Framework: Your Roadmap to Better Health

12:23 Why Acceptance Is the Hardest Step and How It Unlocks Agency

15:49 The Patient Personalities That Work Against Your Health

20:06 The People-Pleaser Who Hides Symptoms to Protect Her Doctor

23:33 Why Women Are Conditioned to Suffer and Denied HRT Evidence

26:37 The Five Steps to Prepare for Any Doctor's Visit

43:39 Why Women in Their 30s Shouldn't Wait for Menopause

46:36 The Reference Man Problem: Why Women Get Misdiagnosed

51:20 Why Labs and Trackers Can't Replace Your Own Intuition

54:28 How Empowered Patients Fix Broken Healthcare Systems

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

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🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

Your DNA is not your destiny. It's the blueprint, but you are the master builder.

In this episode, I unpack the first major time bomb of aging, DNA changes and damage, and the small daily decisions that build an unbreakable lifestyle. We'll talk about telomeres, the protective end caps on your chromosomes, why they shrink faster for women during the menopause transition, and how movement can quite literally make your cells younger.

What we cover:

- DNA vs destiny: why 70% of aging is lifestyle, not genes

- Gene expression: how one workout shifts over 9,000 genes

- Telomeres explained: the protective end caps of your chromosomes

- Menopause and telomeres: why estrogen decline speeds cellular aging

- Strength training: 90 minutes weekly linked to younger cells

- Aerobic exercise: improving telomere length in six months

- Longevity shields: nutrition, hormone optimization, and stress management

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Kim Vopni, "The Vagina Coach" and creator of the Buff Muff Method, breaks down why the pelvic floor isn't just a Kegel muscle, it's a full system of skeletal muscle, connective tissue, and nerve supply that needs training, not just squeezing.

What we explore:

- Pelvic floor anatomy: layered skeletal muscle and load-bearing function

- Core breath technique: syncing breath with squats and resistance training

- Tight vs. weak pelvic floor: why tension isn't strength

- Bladder irritants and hydration: caffeine, alcohol, and urgency triggers

- Pelvic floor physical therapy: why annual checkups matter, symptoms or not

- Incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain: the three symptom buckets

- Vaginal estrogen and pelvic floor training: combined menopause protocol

About Kim Vopni:

Kim Vopni is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a certified personal trainer, a menopause support practitioner, a published author, and CEO of a global pelvic health company that is helping women ditch the incontinence pads, lift without fear and stop planning their life around the bathroom. She shares information and education through her various social media platforms and her podcast Between Two Lips. Kim also trains other fitness and movement professionals in her Pelvic Floor Fitness Pro course.

Connect with Kim Vopni:

Website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimVopniTheVaginaCoach/videos

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-vopni/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VagCoach/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaginacoach

Get a copy of Kim Vopni's book, read it and then pay it forward to another woman in her life

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

05:05 What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Is

07:36 The Real Cost of Staying Silent and Bearing the Load

13:06 What to Do If You're Leaking Now

18:15 How to Use Core Breath When Lifting

25:03 How to Actually Build the Habit

28:12 Bladder Irritants and the Hydration Myth

32:41 Why Constipation Wrecks Your Pelvic Floor

35:01 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Symptoms

39:08 Why Tight Doesn't Mean Strong

43:02 Trigger Points and How to Release Them

48:55 3 Symptom Types: Leaking, Prolapse, Pain

56:30 Why Lifters Need Pelvic Floor Care

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Dr. Ami Bhatt, a Yale-trained cardiologist and Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, joins me to unpack heart disease in women, from baseline labs at 18 to pregnancy as a stress test to what estrogen loss does to the heart in perimenopause. We also cover missed symptoms, statins, and how to prepare for a cardiology visit.

What we explore:

- Heart disease in women: why it's the #1 killer and largely preventable

- Cholesterol screening: why baseline testing should start at 18

- Lipoprotein(a): the hidden risk factor, and who's most affected

- Pregnancy and heart health: preeclampsia as a predictor of future risk

- Women's heart attack symptoms: why they're missed and how they differ from men's

- Perimenopause and cardiovascular risk: estrogen, weight, and vascular stiffness

- Statins for women: safety, side effects, and separating myth from data

- Heart-healthy habits: walking, movement breaks, and non-negotiables

- Cardiologist visits: how to prepare and advocate for yourself

About Dr. Ami Bhatt:

Dr. Ami Bhatt is the Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, a cardiologist, and a digital health strategist. A global health leader and national systems architect, she's known for designing real-world health systems that blend digital tools, clinical insight, and human needs.

Connect with Dr. Amy Bhatt:

Website: https://dramibhatt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramibhatt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramibhatt/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/DramiBhatt

Watch Dr. Ami Bhatt's TedX:

👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZKZ4-ryQXE

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 04:15 Heart Disease Kills More Women Than All Cancers 07:11 How Early Should You Start Preventing Heart Disease 11:04 Why You Should Know Your Own Numbers 17:59 Heart Attack Symptoms Women Often Miss 22:07 How to Advocate for the Right Heart Tests 28:26 Why Pregnancy Is a Stress Test for Your Heart 33:14 What Preeclampsia Means for Your Future Heart 37:04 How Dropping Estrogen Affects Your Heart Health 42:23 Why No Symptoms Doesn't Mean No Risk 50:03 How to Prepare for Your Cardiologist Appointment 53:01 Do You Really Need to Be on a Statin 57:47 Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Heart 1:02:43 The Future of Wearables and Heart Disease Detection 1:05:51 Know Your Numbers, Advocate for Your Heart

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Movement isn't a supplement to your health plan. It is the plan.

In this masterclass, I break down why sedentary living is one of the most dangerous choices a woman can make in midlife, the masters athlete studies that reframe what aging actually looks like, and the MRI images that show the difference between lean muscle and fatty tissue at any age, why estrogen falls fast, what that does to your joints and muscle, and why 35 to 45 is the critical decade and why FACE framework, is my practical blueprint for flexibility, aerobic work, carrying load, and equilibrium.

What we cover:

- Sedentary death syndrome and the 33 chronic diseases linked to inactivity

- Mitochondria, senescent cells, and inflammation in aging

- Why aging research is skewed by sedentary study populations

- PRIMA masters athlete studies, ages 35 to 103

- MRI muscle scans: lean tissue vs fatty infiltration

- The critical decade: why 35 to 45 matters most

- Testosterone decline vs estrogen drop in perimenopause

- Menopause musculoskeletal pain and hormone fluctuation

- Muscle mass and VO2 max for female longevity

- HIIT and training intensity for women over 40

- The FACE framework: flexibility, aerobic, carry, equilibrium

- Balance and foot speed drills for fall prevention

Timestamp

00:00 Why Movement Is Medicine for Aging

03:58 Why Aging Studies Get It Wrong

06:53 MRI Scans Prove Muscle Loss Isn't Inevitable

09:36 Why 35 to 45 Is Your Critical Decade

13:44 How Male and Female Hormones Decline Differently

16:30 Why Estrogen Affects Every Organ in Your Body

19:35 Why Women Live Longer but Suffer More

22:01 What VO2 Max Says About Your Longevity

25:00 Why HIIT Matters More in Midlife

27:05 The FACE Framework for Training After 40

30:53 How to Fix Stiff Joints as You Age

34:35 Why Balance Training Prevents Falls

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Your cartilage has no nerve endings, so you won't feel it disappearing until the damage is already done.

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I treat arthritis in my own clinic: not with a steroid shot and a goodbye, but with a whole-person framework built over 27 years of orthopedic practice.

Too many women are told to "act their age" and stop moving when their joints hurt. That advice is a cop-out, and it's wrong. Arthritis, especially the kind that shows up fast in midlife women, has root causes we can actually address. I'm breaking down my exact seven-step approach, from hormone optimization to biologics to knowing when a joint replacement is the right call, so you can stay on the ball field instead of sitting on the sidelines.

What we cover:

- Why estrogen loss accelerates cartilage breakdown in midlife women.

- How glute, quad, and hamstring strength protects your joints.

- Why balance and proprioception training matters with arthritis.

- How anti-inflammatory nutrition reduces arthritic pain.

- When cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections actually help.

- How body recomposition eases joint pain.

- Why PRP and stem cell dosing matters for biologic healing.

- When total joint replacement is the right call, not a last resort.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Longevity isn't a number on a calendar. It's built in bone.

In this final episode of the Unbreakable Bone Mini Series, I'm closing out everything we've covered on bone biology, the eight shields, and the osteoporosis lifecycle with the idea that ties it all together: skeletal longevity is the foundation everything else depends on.

We talk endlessly about peptides, vitamins, and the right kind of exercise, but none of that matters if your bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can't carry you through the life you want to live. In this episode, I explain why I think of longevity not as a timeline to coast through, but as a design problem, one you can actually plan for, starting now, no matter your age.

What we cover:

- Skeletal longevity: why it's the true foundation of overall longevity, not just bone density.

- Longevity as a design problem: planning your bone health across decades instead of reacting to loss.

- Predictable fractures: the data behind hip fracture outcomes and mortality.

- Lifespan strategy: building bone health from youth through menopause and beyond.

- Mindset shift: moving from reacting to bone loss to designing against it.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Bone density peaks at 30. By the time most women get their first DEXA scan, they've already lost the window to act early.

In this solo episode, I walk you through exactly how I explain a DEXA scan to my own patients, using my own results as the example. We cover the bell curve behind your T-score, why perimenopause can cost you up to 20% of your bone density, and what osteopenia and osteoporosis actually mean for your fracture risk.

This is the education I wish every woman had before she hit her 40s, so she could build bone instead of just reacting to loss.

What we cover:

- T-scores explained: how your bone density compares to a healthy 30-year-old.

- The T-score bell curve: positive numbers, -1 for osteopenia, -2.5 for osteoporosis.

- Estrogen decline in perimenopause and its impact on osteoclast-osteoblast balance.

- Why waiting until 65 for a DEXA scan means acting too late.

- Bone mineral density, Z-scores, and trabecular bone score, explained.

- Femoral neck fractures: why this site carries the highest risk.

- My own DEXA results: spine, hip, and femoral neck changes from 2023 to 2026.

- The genetics vs. lifestyle split, and how to build bone density starting today.

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Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

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A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Most women think bone loss is a menopause problem. Dr. Vonda Wright shows it starts in your 30s and accelerates 3-7% per year during perimenopause, meaning you can lose 20% of your bone before your last period even arrives. Pregnancy and breastfeeding create two more hidden windows of bone loss most women never see coming. This episode maps the full bone loss timeline so you can get in front of it while you still can.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/ ...

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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Today I sat down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the woman behind Addyi, the first and only FDA-approved medication for low sexual desire in women, often called the "female Viagra." This conversation is about so much more than a pill: it's about biology, agency, and why a switch going out in your brain deserves a medical answer, not a euphemism.

What we explore:

- Why desire begins in the brain, not the body.

- How Addyi works on dopamine and serotonin to restore interest.

- What women say when they describe losing their libido.

- Why HSDD can affect women from their teens through their eighties.

- How the double standard in men's versus women's sexual health stalled the science for decades.

- What words to use with your doctor to be taken seriously.

- Why medical gaslighting shows up the same way in sexual health as it does in orthopedics.

- How "The Pink Pill" documentary exposes gender bias in healthcare.

- Why it's okay to fire a clinician who blows you off.

About Cindy Eckert:

Cindy Eckert is the founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, maker of Addyi, the first FDA-approved treatment for low sexual desire in women. A serial entrepreneur with over $1.5 billion in company exits, she was named to the TIME100 Health 2026 list, Glossy's inaugural Wellness Founder of the Year, and Sprout was named one of TIME's 10 Most Influential Health and Life Science Companies of 2026. Addyi was also featured in Oprah's Menopause Awards. She's now the subject of the documentary "The Pink Pill," streaming on Paramount+.

Read more:

TIME100 Health 2026:https://time.com/article/2026/04/27/time100-companies-health/

NYT Profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/style/cindy-eckert-pink-pill-addyi.html

Oprah's Menopause Awards: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a69978304/oprah-menopause-awards-2026/

Connect with Cindy Eckert: Website: addyi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindypinkceo/

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:42 Medical Gaslighting in Women's Health

03:40 Female Desire and the Brain

05:35 How Women Describe Low Libido

08:24 The Science of Dopamine and Serotonin

10:34 How Addyi's Effects Build Over Time

12:55 Desire and a Sense of Wholeness

16:17 HSDD Across the Lifespan

19:08 The FDA's Resistance to Addyi

22:26 The Double Standard in Sexual Health

25:08 What to Say to Your Doctor

28:14 When to Fire Your Clinician

33:00 Treating Sexual Health as Medicine

36:22 Making of "The Pink Pill" Documentary

41:00 Women's Health Conversations 2026

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

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Foundational. Not optional.

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A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Most people know they should exercise. The data is irrefutable. But knowing and doing are two very different things. In this video I'm introducing a concept called Sedentary Death Syndrome 33 chronic diseases that will take hold if we don't intervene with daily movement. And the shocking truth is there is only one "drug" that treats all 33 of them. It's not in a pharmacy. I'm also giving you the exact exercise prescription I use for women in midlife and beyond. I call it the FACE Framework — and it covers everything your body actually needs to stay strong, mobile, and powerful as you age. Not just cardio. Not just weights. All of it, in the right dose, in the right order. If you've been wondering exactly what to do and how to do it, this is your answer.

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🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/ ...

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🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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I sat down with Dr. Iñigo San Millán, one of the world's leading researchers in cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function and the scientist whose methods I use every day in my practice, to decode the real science of Zone 2, lactate, and why your mitochondria are the engine of your entire health span.

What we explore:

- Lactate threshold testing measures mitochondrial function, metabolic health and flexibility

- Zone 2 and sprint intervals optimize VO2 max, glycolytic capacity, and healthy aging.

- Elevated resting lactate signals mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance

- The astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle links brain metabolism, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease.

- Skeletal muscle governs glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and the origin of insulin resistance.

- Mitochondrial decline and bioenergetic dysfunction silently precede type 2 diabetes in sedentary individuals.

- Metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance are reversible at any age through Zone 2 training and structured exercise.

About Dr. Iñigo San Millán:

Dr. Iñigo San Millán is an exercise physiologist and researcher at the University of Colorado School of Medicine whose work on mitochondrial function and cellular metabolism has shaped how both elite athletes and everyday people train for health and longevity. He is best known for pioneering the science of Zone 2 training and coaching Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar.

Connect with Dr. Iñigo San Millán:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inigosanmillan/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:58 Lactate Testing: Your Mitochondrial Stress Test

05:38 Why Lactate Is Fuel, Not the Enemy

12:07 Zone 2 Training: What the Science Actually Shows

15:39 Why Elite Athletes Train Slow to Perform Fast

19:40 Zone 2 Gets Harder as Your Fitness Improves

24:29 Why Sprint Intervals Are Non-Negotiable

31:10 Your Brain Prefers Lactate Over Glucose

33:00 The CGM for Lactate: How Close Are We?

36:54 Why Skeletal Muscle Is Your Longevity Organ

40:53 Estrogen, Brain Energy, and Alzheimer's Risk

46:10 Are Children Missing a Critical Metabolic Window?

50:11 The Inside-Out Hypothesis: Hidden Metabolic Decline

52:48 It's Never Too Late to Reverse Metabolic Disease

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Inside:

Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/

🦴 Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Your shoulder hurts and you did nothing to injure it. Your knees ache. Your back is acting up. Everything feels inflamed and nobody is giving you a straight answer. You are not falling apart. You are not going crazy. There is a name for what is happening to you.

It is called the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — and it is one of the most under-discussed, under-diagnosed conditions affecting women in midlife today. When estrogen walks out the door, it doesn't just affect your reproductive system. Every single part of your skeletal system — your muscles, your bones, your joints, your tendons, your cartilage, your spinal discs — has estrogen receptors. And when those receptors go unfilled, the cascade that follows is real, it is measurable, and it is happening to you right now whether you feel it or not. In this video I am breaking down exactly what is happening inside your body during this transition and what you can do to get in front of it before it becomes a crisis.

🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026 🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside: Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ 🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/ ...

📖 Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. 👉 Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book ... 🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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I sit down with Dr. Doris Day, board-certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor at NYU, to explore what perimenopause and menopause are really doing to your skin and what you can do about it from the inside out.

What We Explore:

- Why skin is the first organ to feel estrogen loss, sometimes years before other symptoms appear.

- How collagen collapse accelerates around menopause, with up to 30% lost in the first five years.

- Why facial bone resorption changes your orbital structure and jawline as you age.

- How simple facial posture exercises can preserve muscle tone without surgery.

- Why sugar and alcohol accelerate skin aging and how diet supports skin from the inside out.

- What hydrolyzed collagen supplements actually do in the body.

- How hormone therapy, retinoids, and topicals work together as a nighttime protocol.

- Why deep sleep and REM are among the most underrated factors in how your skin heals.

About Dr. Doris Day:

Dr. Doris Day, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and longevity dermatology. She is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health, where she has been recognized with the Award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology. Her leadership in aesthetic dermatology has earned her the AAD Presidential Citation and the American Skin Association Award for leadership in dermatology.

Connect with Dr. Doris Day:

Website: https://dorisdaymd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdorisday/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdorisday

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DorisDayMDCosmeticDermatology

Timestamps

Intro (00:00)

Why Skin Is Your Most Important Organ (01:46)

Skin Loses Estrogen Before Your Brain Does (05:21)

How to Stop 30% Collagen Loss After Menopause (07:10)

Why Your Face Sinks: The Bone Changes Explained (09:34)

Stop Chasing Your 20s Face (11:25)

The Ear-Lift Trick That Replaces Forehead Botox (17:00)

What Hyaluronic Acid Actually Does (And What It Can't) (22:24)

Why One Treatment Will Never Be Enough (26:01)

Sugar Is Poison for Your Skin, Here's the Fix (28:33)

The mTOR Switch Making Your Skin Age Faster (36:23)

The 3 Ingredients Every Woman Over 45 Needs (44:07)

The Sleep Metric That's Aging Your Face (47:35)

What Women Who Age Powerfully All Have in Common (49:38)

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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Most women don't think about their bones until something breaks. But by the time your doctor orders a bone density scan, you may have already lost 20% of your bone density - silently, without a single symptom. The window to change your bone health trajectory isn't 65. It's now. In this video, I'm walking you through the 8 Pillars of Building Better Bone - the exact research-based framework I use with my patients to get in front of bone loss before it becomes a crisis. Whether you're 40, 45, or staring down 50, there is still time to move the needle. But that window is closing faster than you think. Your bones are not a static structure. They are a dynamic, ever-remodeling system, and what you do today will determine how you age for the next 40 years. Are you ready to build them like they matter?

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment - know exactly where you stand

- Training plans - build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda - get answers and guidance anytime

- Community - women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education - what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

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Bone loss starts earlier than you think, and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

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Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

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About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Iris Nafshi, a researcher, triathlete, and leadership expert who spent years studying what she calls the "IronMoms," to unpack the interplay between athletic grit and maternal guilt. We dig into what her PhD research actually found, why women disappear from themselves for decades only to rediscover who they are in midlife, and how the way we define our identity versus our role shapes everything from our fitness journey to how we age.

What we explore:

- How Dr. Nafshi's 30 years of putting herself last became the catalyst for her research on maternal guilt.

- What the "third shift" is and why athletic moms carry a burden that does not exist in research on fathers.

- What the SHERO framework is and how it builds a trainable mindset for aging with power.

- Why consistency over intensity is the most practical shift for women who struggle to show up for themselves.

- How an Ironman race strategy for staying present applies to managing anxiety and mom guilt in everyday life.

About Dr. Iris Nafshi:

Iris Nafshi, PhD, is a leadership development consultant, researcher, and endurance athlete. As the former Global Head of Leadership & Management Development at Microsoft and founder of LeadIN Consulting, she brings over two decades of experience developing leaders across global organizations.

Connect with Dr. Iris Nafshi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iris_strongcore/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisnafshi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL04YgedWPYBJotZxo-VuWwY8zco9l2Ojw

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Timestamps

Intro (00:00)

How a Triathlon Dream Became a Research Mission (01:13)

Disappearing From Yourself for Decades (05:38)

Why Athletic Moms Carry What Fathers Never Have To (10:01)

What 350 IronMoms Revealed (14:03)

Consistency Over Intensity (18:25)

Debunking Assumptions About Guilt and Work (21:34)

Why Midlife Women Feel Invisible and How to Reclaim Yourself (28:36)

The SHERO Framework: Building Trainable Mindset Skills After 45 (34:49)

Can You Harness Mom Guilt? (40:31)

The Ironman Memory Strategy for Everyday Life (44:08)

What Women Who Age Powerfully Do (47:22)

Women's Health Conversations 2026

Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November.

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Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& If you're lifting 5 to 30 pound weights for high reps, you may be training for the wrong goal entirely. Dr. Vonda Wright breaks down the exact strength and power prescription for women in midlife and beyond — the specific 4 to 8 rep range that builds functional strength, why power training (speed of movement) is what keeps you from falling, and how MRI research on master's athletes proves you can maintain muscle mass across your entire lifespan with the right daily investment. ... 🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside: Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ 🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/ ... 📖 Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. 👉 Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book ... 🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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I've spent years telling women to lift heavy, but this conversation reminded me why that message matters more than ever.

In this episode, Dr Stacy Sims, a world-leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, and I go deep on what it really means to be muscle-centric. Not for vanity, but for your brain, your bones, your metabolic health, and your future. We talk about the broken baselines in women's sports science, why wearable data is lying to you, and what a real week of training should look like at 42 versus 62. We also get into the protein debate, creatine, intermittent fasting, and why guilt has no place in your fitness practice.

This is one of those conversations that will change how you see your body and what you believe is possible.

What we explore:

- Why muscle-centric training protects your brain, bones, and metabolic health.

- How sports science was built on male data and what that costs women every day.

- Why your fitness tracker flags ovulation as illness and what needs to change.

- How a 10-minute morning check-in is the foundation of smarter training.

- Why guilt has no place in fitness and what showing up really means.

- What a training week looks like at 42 versus 62.

- Why strength and power matter more than hypertrophy as you age.

- How protein requirements for women were based on sedentary male cadavers.

- Why branched-chain amino acids cannot replace real protein.

- Why weight loss is still the wrong goal for over half of women. About Dr. Stacy Sims:

Connect with Dr. Stacy Sims:

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:39 What Drives Stacy Sims

03:24 Title IX and the Sports Science Gender Gap

08:32 Why Wearables Are Built on Male Data

11:13 When the Baseline Is Broken for Women

16:41 The 10-Minute Morning Wellness Meeting

21:35 Periodization, Guilt, and Permission to Deload

24:12 The 80/20 Fueling Framework

26:19 Creatine, Vitamin D3, and Magnesium for Women

28:35 Why the Protein RDA Was Set on Male Cadavers

32:39 BCAAs vs. Real Protein

35:45 Training Week Design for Perimenopausal Women

39:25 Strength vs. Power Training After 40

43:59 How to Phase In a 62-Year-Old Safely

46:24 Why Weight Loss Is Still the Wrong Goal

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Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Your feet take 5,000 steps every single day, and most of us don't think about them until something goes wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS, to talk about the one body part that literally holds everything else up. We cover everything from plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis to bunions, big toe arthritis, and fallen arches, and what you can do right now to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free for decades to come. This is the conversation I wish every one of my patients had before they ended up in my office.

What we explore:

- How foot dysfunction travels up the kinetic chain and causes hip, shoulder, and neck pain.

- Why perimenopause triggers arch collapse and shoe size changes.

- What a biomechanical evaluation is and why every woman over 40 should get one.

- Why barefoot shoes are not for everyone and how to know if you are ready.

- How estrogen loss accelerates Achilles tendon damage and raises rupture risk.

- Why bunion splints do not fix the underlying problem and what actually works.

- How foot hygiene is a serious longevity strategy, especially with pre-diabetes.

About Dr. Timothy Miller:

Timothy J. Miller, DPM, FACFAS, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in lower extremity reconstruction, deformity correction, trauma, limb salvage, and advanced ankle surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.

Connect with Dr. Timothy Miller:

Website: www.sunshineankleandfoot.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineanklefootexperts/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-miller-dpm-facfas-

4ab18359/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunshineanklefoot/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:46 Gait Exam: How Your Walk Predicts Pain

04:19 How Feet Affect Your Hips, Shoulders, and Neck

06:30 The Case for a Preventive Foot Visit

09:26 Perimenopause, Relaxin, and Arch Collapse

12:06 Orthotics, Shoes, and Foot Strengthening

14:41 The Truth About Barefoot Shoes

21:00 Achilles Tendon: Estrogen, Damage, and Rupture Risk

27:10 Active Rest vs. Sedentary Rest

31:26 Flat Feet: Causes, Tests, and Treatment

36:36 Big Toe Arthritis and Bunions

43:39 Rapid Fire: Best Habits and Aging with Power

Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

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This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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Most of us know our bones matter. But very few of us understand what it actually takes to protect them and how much power we truly have to change their future. In this third episode of the Unbreakable Bone Mini Series, I'm walking you through the eight evidence-based "shields" that will help you build stronger, more resilient bone at any age. This isn't a program. It's not a quick fix. It's the framework for a lifestyle that compounds over time, one that starts with how you think about aging and ends with the daily decisions that either protect or deplete the scaffolding your body depends on. What we cover:

- How shifting your mindset away from worshiping your youth is the foundation for everything else.

- Why estrogen loss during perimenopause drives rapid bone loss and how to make a hormone decision based on facts, not fear.

- Why your bones need four times your body weight in load to trigger bone building.

- Why walking alone is not enough and which movements actually meet the threshold.

- How resistance training builds bone even if you can't jump, and which muscle groups matter most.

- Why protein, calcium, and vitamin D work as a system and what happens when any one piece is missing.

- How chronic inflammation from smoking, alcohol, and diet silently breaks down bone density over time.

- Why consistency across all eight shields beats any short-term program.

Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26 You've been told to build muscle and eat protein — but that's only part of the picture. Dr. Vonda Wright introduces Skeletal Longevity, a new framework that addresses the full skeletal system: bone, tendon, ligament, cartilage, collagen, and muscle stem cells working together. When estrogen leaves, it doesn't just affect your muscles — it degrades tendons, accelerates cartilage breakdown, and compromises the entire system that keeps you mobile and strong. If you're training hard but still feeling like you're losing ground, this is why. ... 🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside: Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26 🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉 Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26 📖 Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. 👉 Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26 ... 🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26

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You've heard you should be taking creatine. But do you actually know what it's doing inside your body, or whether the supplement in your cabinet contains what the label claims? I sat down with Dr. Jim Stoppani, one of the most credentialed exercise scientists in the country, to cut through decades of misinformation and hand you a clear, science-backed framework for getting the most out of the supplements and training strategies that genuinely move the needle.

What We Explore

- Why creatine is an energy molecule, not a muscle drug, and why it matters for both brain and body.

- What the safety research actually shows about creatine at standard and higher doses.

- Why women over 50 need more protein per meal to overcome anabolic resistance.

- Why heavy lifting and power training are the only way to preserve fast-twitch fibers as we age.

- What supplement label transparency looks like, and why most pre-workouts are underdosed.

- How five habits, resistance training, protein, creatine, leucine, and sleep, build lasting physical longevity. About Dr. Jim Stoppani Jim Stoppani, PhD, is the leading authority on exercise science, sports nutrition, and supplementation. Over the past 15+ years, Dr. Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through science- based nutrition and supplement plans and expertly designed training programs. His personal and company mission is to change lives through proper training, nutrition and supplementation, all based on the latest scientific research, while following the motto of "Do the Right Thing." Connect with Dr. Jim Stoppani Website: https://www.jimstoppani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimstoppani/Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:13 Jim Stoppani: Yale PhD, JYM, Celebrity Trainer

07:01 Should Every Woman Over 40 Take Creatine?

08:17 Creatine Is an Energy Molecule, Not a Muscle Drug

10:16 30 Years of Data: Is Creatine Actually Safe?

15:44 Can Creatine Fix Sleep Deprivation and Jet Lag?

16:06 How Creatine Works: ATP and Anaerobic Energy

18:13 Creatine HCL vs Monohydrate: Which Causes Less Bloating

25:00 How Much Protein Do Women Actually Need?

29:37 Why Leucine Is the Key to Muscle Growth

33:15 Why Women Over 50 Need More Protein

35:16 Take Leucine Before Your Meal, Not With It

36:44 Why Heavy Lifting Is Non-Negotiable After 40

42:27 Fast-Twitch Muscle: Why Power Training Slows Aging

44:17 Mindset First: Lessons from Training Celebrities

46:32 Supplement Red Flags: Underdosing and Proprietary Blends

51:00 Why Jim Founded JYM: Full Formula Transparency

52:27 5-Step Daily Protocol for Women Over 50 Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&She found the lump herself at 28. Was misdiagnosed. Found out seven months later it was cancer. And she started chemo dancing.

Justine Morris is one of the most joyful people I know, and her joy is not accidental. It is a decision she makes every single day. In this conversation we talk about what it really means to live through breast cancer at 29, survive surgical menopause overnight, and then figure out how to actually live in your body after treatment ends.

What We Explore:

- Why the misdiagnosis happened and what every woman needs to know about advocating for her own breast health.

- What overnight surgical menopause feels like at 29 when no one around you has any frame of reference.

- Why the year after treatment ends is often the hardest part nobody talks about.

- How to push back on your doctor, your insurance company, and anyone who tells you no without a written record.

- Why knowing your baseline labs, bone density, and imaging before anything goes wrong may be the most important health move you make.

- What choosing to live fully actually looks like in practice, not just as a phrase. About Justine Morris Justine Morris is a content creator and breast cancer advocate who shares honest, compassionate conversations about life during and after cancer. Diagnosed in her late 20s, she uses her platform to speak openly about survivorship, health, and the emotional realities that often go unspoken.

With a background in influencer marketing and communications, Justine brings both heart and clarity to the content she creates, helping women feel informed, supported, and less alone. Her work centers on trust, transparency, and making complex health experiences feel more approachable.

Across Instagram, TikTok, and Substack, Justine blends education with real life, partnering with brands and organizations that align with her values. She is passionate about advocating for patient awareness, thoughtful healthcare, and finding moments of joy and connection, even in uncertainty.

Connect with Justine Morris: Instagram: https:/ /www.instagram.com/justinesmorris/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinemorris29/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinesbooklist/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinesmorris

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:20 Diagnosed at 28: Finding the Lump and Doing Everything Right

05:30 Starting Chemo with a Smile

10:40 Chemo Brain vs Menopause Brain

13:50 Young Adult Cancer Is Rising.

18:00 Ignoring the Internet's Opinion

20:05 How to Advocate for Yourself

26:00 Why Every Woman Needs a Baseline Before Something Goes Wrong

28:45 Insurance Denials, AI Appeals, and How to Keep Pushing

33:20 Women Advocate for Everyone Except Themselves

36:40 The Year After Treatment Is the Hardest Part

43:00 What Living Fully Means

46:20 Non-Negotiable Habits After Cancer Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Your blood sugar is telling you everything. You just haven't been listening.

In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Kayla Girgen, one of the first clinicians to bring continuous glucose monitoring to everyday women who do not have diabetes. If you have ever eaten well, exercised hard, and still felt like your body was working against you, this conversation will change the way you see your metabolism forever.

What We Explore:

- How a CGM reveals what food, stress, sleep, and exercise are doing to your blood sugar in real time.

- Why pre-diabetes is one of the most under-treated diagnoses in women's health.

- Why fasting insulin is the number you actually need.

- What your blood sugar crashing at 3am has to do with why you cannot get back to sleep.

- How to eat enough protein without overhauling your entire routine overnight.

- Why rucking is one of the most practical tools for building strength, improving body composition, and boosting bone density. About Kayla Girgen KAYLA GIRGEN, RD, LD, CPT, is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of Sugar + Strength Academy—an online wellness community helping women balance blood sugar and build strength, one step at a time. She blends real-life tools, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), with accessible movement, like rucking, to help clients break free from diet extremes and feel strong—both physically and mentally. Kayla's approach centers on progress over perfection and creating results that work in real life. Her upcoming book Ruck Fit shares how rucking became a catalyst for reclaiming her physical and mental health, proving that fitness doesn't have to be complicated to be life-changing. Connect with Kayla Girgen:

Website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylagirgen/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaylagirgenrdld

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaylagirgenrd Book - RUCK FIT: Build Strength and Endurance by Walking with Weight

Available here: https://a.co/d/06vLg5nR

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:30 How Stress Shows Up on Your Blood Sugar

09:30 Why Pre-Diabetes Is a Five-Alarm Fire

13:00 Glucose Typing: Are You a Compensator or a Spiker

16:25 What to Do If Your Blood Sugar Spikes and Crashes

20:40 How Long Should You Actually Wear a CGM

24:00 How to Calculate Your Daily Protein Goal

29:10 GLP-1s and the Changing Weight Loss Landscape

34:50 Why Eating Too Little Is the Biggest Mistake Midlife Women Make

37:00 Rucking: What It Is and Why It Works for Women

40:00 How Adding Weight Increases Your Training Load by 10 Percent

45:00 The Top Three Priorities for High-Achieving Women Feeling Stuck

51:20 Rapid Fire: CGM, Carnivore, and Habits

Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&What does it look like to refuse to age into frailty? Gabby Reece is 56, trains six days a week, and hasn't relied on willpower once. Here's how she actually does it.

In this conversation, Gabby and I talk through the real mechanics of a well-designed life. We cover discipline versus willpower, how two strong people build a thriving relationship, and the simple daily practices that keep Gabby strong, grounded, and fully present.

What We Explore:

- How discipline and willpower are completely different, and why confusing the two keeps most people stuck.

- Why Gabby builds personal scaffolding around her real life instead of chasing someone else's routine.

- How two high-performing partners can lead a relationship rooted in service, mutual respect, and flow.

- What Gabby's weekly training schedule actually looks like, from land HIIT to pool workouts and Sunday rucks.

- Why morning sunlight and quiet time are the anchors that make every other habit easier to sustain.

- How Gabby thinks about nutrition without obsessing over macros or chasing perfection.

What it takes to stop comparing yourself to your peak athletic self and start building new goals. About Gabby Reece

Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball champion, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of The Gabby Reece Show. She co-founded XPT with her husband Laird Hamilton and has spent decades exploring what it means to live and age with genuine strength.

Connect with Gabby Reece:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial

Website: https://gabriellereece.com

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:50 How Core Values Stay Constant as Life Changes

05:30 Willpower vs. Discipline: What Biology Actually Says

09:00 Why Physical Strength Is About More Than Your Body

12:15 How Two Strong People Build a Thriving Relationship

18:00 Why Choosing Flow Over Being Right Actually Wins

23:00 The Morning Ritual That Keeps a Marriage Strong

27:00 How to Protect Your Energy With Smarter Boundaries

30:20 How to Eat Well Without Tracking Macros

34:00 Why You Need New Goals After Peak Performance

36:50 The Daily Habit Order That Makes Everything Easier

41:10 Accountability and Grace: How to Balance Both

43:45 How to Design the Life You Actually Want

47:50 Simplicity as a Longevity Strategy Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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At 89 years old, Dr. Arnold Gilberg still feels 40. That is not a metaphor, it is a philosophy. I sat down with this Beverly Hills psychiatrist, ordained rabbi, and author of The Myth of Aging, trained by one of Sigmund Freud's own colleagues, to talk about the one enemy more dangerous than getting older: disengagement.

What we explore:

- How disengagement, not aging itself, is the true driver of physical and mental decline.

- Why curiosity is the master key to staying mentally alive as you grow older.

- How self-forgiveness unlocks behavioral change that willpower alone never can.

- Why psychiatry's drift toward medication alone is leaving patients behind.

- Why gratitude, practiced daily, is one of the most powerful tools for vitality.

- How giving yourself grace, not perfection, finally allows people to act on what they know.

- What happiness really looks like across a lifetime, and why expecting constant joy backfires.

- Why vulnerability between doctor and patient, not clinical distance, is what heals. About Dr. Arnold Gilberg: Arnold L. Gilberg, MD, PhD, received his bachelor's degree in political science and Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois. He interned at the Los Angeles General Medical Center. He is the last person alive trained by Franz Alexander, MD, a distinguished colleague of Sigmund Freud. His psychiatric training took place at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was chief psychiatric resident. He also has a doctorate in psychoanalysis from the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute.

Dr. Gilberg is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, the former Clinical Chief of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and an associate clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine (honorary). He served for ten years under three different governors on the Medical Board of California for LA County, and has treated thousands of patients in his Los Angeles-based practice. 📖 Get Dr. Arnold Gilberg's Book: The Myth of Aging: A Prescription for Emotional and Physical Well-Being https://a.co/d/06sz328q

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Disengagement: The Real Enemy of Aging

05:00 Curiosity as the Key to Staying Mentally Alive

10:30 Inside The Myth of Aging

13:00 Vulnerability in the Doctor-Patient Relationship

18:00 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

24:00 Grace, Perfectionism, and What My Teenager Taught Me

31:00 His Fitness Journey: Starting at 30, Still Going at 89

36:00 Happiness Is a Rollercoaster, Not a Destination

43:00 Authenticity Over Performance: The Real Work of Aging Well Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&Resting your pain away is not a strategy. It is how women lose strength, mobility, and years of active life. I sat down with Dr. Dan Ginader, DPT and Clinic Director of Mims Method Physical Therapy in Manhattan, to unpack the real root causes behind common aches and why movement, not rest, is almost always the answer.

What we explore:

- How resting after injury creates the very weakness that leads to the next one

- Why pain is more often a signal of weakness than structural damage

- How the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause affects every tissue as estrogen declines

- Why frozen shoulder demands a stage-based approach; forcing it only backfires

- How glute weakness drives most "itises" in active women

- Why the pelvic floor is the hidden key to glute activation and pain-free movement

- Why it is never too late to start; it does require more consistency and patience About Dr. Dan Ginader: Dan Ginader is a Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. He is widely recognized for his popular social media content, where he explains the common causes of aches and pains and offers simple, actionable ways to address them. With millions of followers across various platforms, Dan remains deeply committed to his in-person practice, where he treats a diverse range of patients, including professional dancers and Broadway performers. Over nearly a decade of experience, he has worked with manual laborers, corporate professionals, athletes, singers, and actors. This broad expertise enables Dan to connect with and provide effective care to people from all walks of life. Connect with Dr. Dan Ginader: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dan_dpt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danginader/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXbGLEiQGSFFd9Klj3oufw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.danptdpt/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.dan_dpt Book: The Pain-Free Body: Simple Stretches and Exercises for Common Aches and Pains https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628606134

Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Why rest is rarely the answer to pain

01:46 The injury-rest-atrophy cycle explained

03:13 Rebuilding confidence through progressive movement

05:27 Injury pain vs. workout discomfort

09:41 Menopause and the musculoskeletal system

12:00 Osteoporosis, bone loss, and active women

15:02 How PT adapts for midlife women

20:26 Frozen shoulder: the two-phase approach

24:08 Glute tendonitis: weakness is the real culprit

30:47 Pelvic floor PT and why Kegels often backfire

33:33 The posture reset habit that actually works

40:00 Is it ever too late to start?

40:58 Myth-busting: foam rolling, stretching, heat vs. ice

44:10 Best recovery tool after heavy lifting Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's insights

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Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& I sat down with Dr. Florence Comite, the original gangster of precision medicine, who has been treating every patient as an "N of 1" for over 30 years. She pioneered Women's Health at Yale in 1992 and has spent her career proving that your genes are not your destiny. We go deep into what it actually takes to reverse biological aging, not slow it, reverse it. What we cover:

- The five biomarkers that are suboptimal in nearly every patient, and why your doctor is probably not testing all of them.

- Why "normal" lab values are not the same as optimal, and how that gap is silently costing you your health.

- Why testosterone is the most underprescribed hormone in women's health, and what you lose without it.

- How epigenetics means your lifestyle is rewriting your genetic destiny every single day.

Why sleep, not exercise, is the foundation everything else is built on. About Dr. Florence Comite: Florence Comite, MD, physician-scientist, endocrinologist, and global authority on healthy longevity, is founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity in New York, Palo Alto, and Miami Beach. A Yale School of Medicine graduate and faculty member for twenty-five years, Dr. Comite held triple appointments in Endocrinology (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics) and Reproductive Endocrinology (Gynecology and Andrology). As a clinical investigator, she developed research and patented therapies at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Yale. In 1992, she pioneered the nation's first center for women's health at Yale, redefining integrative care for women. Dr. Comite also founded the first physician-led artificial intelligence app. Trained on decades of her proprietary real-world research, it's a powerful personalized tool to help people optimize their healthspan. Connect with Dr. Florence Comite: Website: www.comitemd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drflorencecomite/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drflorencecomite/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drflorencecomite/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/FlorenceComite📗 Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer by Dr. Florence Comite This is the book for anyone who refuses to accept that decline is inevitable.

Preorder the book at your favorite online bookseller: https://www.theinvinciblebook.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:46 You Are an N of 1

05:58 Hormones as Master Communicators

09:28 The 5 Biomarkers Everyone Gets Wrong

14:23 Normal vs. Optimal

18:27 What Wearing a CGM Will Teach You About Yourself

22:24 The Thrifty Gene Theory

27:29 Testosterone in Women

32:12 Birth Control Pills and Bone Loss

37:00 How Lifestyle Rewrites Your Genes

40:30 Intermittent Fasting and GLP-1s

43:14 Do Biological Age Tests Actually Work?

46:10 Sleep Is the Foundation

49:28 Making Precision Medicine for Everyone Start your Unbreakable journey

Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age.

The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes.

This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life.

Inside:

- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

- Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance

- AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

- Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

- Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place

This is not another program.

This is how you build strength — with direction.

Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/ Build stronger bones

Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife.

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients.

Foundational. Not optional.

Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_s

Read the book

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age.

Get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_so

About Dr. Vonda Wright

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity.

For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork.

Her mission is simple: help women age with power.

Connect with Dr. Vonda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=4-steps-feb-26 In the first five years after menopause, women lose up to 30% of their skin's collagen. Not gradually over decades, in five years. I sat down with Dr. Anthony Youn, America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon® and bestselling author of Younger for Life, to explore the powerful connection between your skin and your overall wellbeing. This conversation will completely change the way you think about aging, beauty, and the remarkable ability your body has to renew itself from the inside out. What we cover:

- How Dr. Youn's philosophy of Autojuvenation® works to harness your body's natural regenerative abilities before turning to any clinical intervention.

- Why the skin is the body's largest organ and functions as a 'magic mirror' that reflects your internal health, inflammation, and biological age.

- What the five root causes of aging mean for midlife women.

- How women lose up to 30% of their skin's collagen thickness in just the first five years after menopause, and what you can do right now to fight back.

- What a simple three-step morning skincare routine looks like, and why a quality vitamin C serum and sunscreen are the two non-negotiables for every woman over 40.

- Why retinol remains the gold standard of anti-aging skincare, and which gentler plant-based alternatives are backed by clinical evidence for sensitive skin.

- How exfoliation, microneedling, and energy-based treatments like IPL can signal your skin to regenerate collagen and reverse visible signs of sun damage.

- What to look for when choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon and the critical questions that protect you from unqualified practitioners.

About Dr. Anthony Youn:

Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. is a nationally-recognized, board- certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books "The Age Fix," "In Stitches," "Playing God," and "Younger For Life." Dr. Youn hosts the popular podcast The Doctor Youn Show. He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 5.5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. He is also the founder of YOUN Beauty, a skin care and supplement line which focuses on natural and organic ingredients with scientifically proven anti-aging components.

Connect with Dr. Anthony Youn:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tonyyounmd

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@doctoryoun

👉 YOUN Beauty Skin Care Use code VONDA to get $20 off your first order over $99: www.younbeauty.com

👉 Watch Dr. Youn's Podcast, "The Doctor Youn Show" www.youtube.com/@doctoryoun

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Why Dr. Youn shifted from 'cut-first' thinking to holistic plastic surgery

03:27 Autojuvenation® explained

05:02 Skin is the 'magic mirror' of internal health

08:03 Reframing vanity

10:56 What orthopedics and plastic surgery share

12:23 Collagen loss in menopause

14:07 How Hydrolyzed collagen actually enters your bloodstream

19:58 How sugar silently stiffens and ages your skin

24:49 The five causes of aging

29:30 The three-step morning skincare routine every woman over 40 needs

33:00 Vitamin C serums and what actually works

35:04 The anti-aging ingredient showdown

39:40 How to wake up sluggish skin

44:30 IPL and laser treatments for pigmentation

49:30 Regenerative treatments explained

54:20 How to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon safely

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevityToday I want to talk with you about how women age, and why so many of us feel surprised by what happens to our bodies in midlife.

This is not an episode about chasing youth or fearing wrinkles. It is about understanding why women are not taught how longevity really works in our bodies, and why the years leading up to menopause matter far more than we were ever told. I have learned, through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, that we are not simply smaller versions of men. Our biology has often been overlooked in longevity research, even though estrogen quietly influences nearly every system that determines how strong, mobile, and independent we remain as we age. I want you to know this. Aging is not something that happens to you. It is something you can shape. With the right information, a few consistent habits, and a deeper understanding of your own body, you can build strength and resilience that carry you forward for decades.

If you have ever felt like your body changed without warning, like the advice that once worked no longer does, or like aging has been framed as something to fear, this episode is for you.

My hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling informed, supported, and empowered to age with strength, clarity, and confidence.

Timestamps (will update once final draft is available) 00:00 Introduction to Female Longevity

02:06 The Unique Aging Process of Women

03:19 Critical Data Points on Female Longevity

07:08 10 Essential Principles of Female Longevity

07:56 The Critical Decade: 35-45

09:27 The Role of Estrogen in Longevity

11:27 Body Composition Changes in Midlife

12:45 Mitochondria and Female Energy

13:49 Muscle Strength and Longevity

14:55 Cardiovascular Fitness and Lifespan

15:36 Brain Health and Estrogen

16:37 Inflammation and Aging

17:56 Modifying Biological Age

19:42 Conclusion: Designing an Unbreakable Future

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Your brain is not losing its mind by accident. It has been compounding every decision you've made for the last thirty years.

Louisa Nicola is one of my closest friends, and one of the most brilliant neurophysiologists working today, an elite triathlete and PhD researcher who has dedicated her life to understanding how the brain ages and, more importantly, how to stop it from declining. In this episode, Louisa and I pull back the curtain on everything you thought you knew about Alzheimer's disease, starting with the truth about amyloid, the protein we've been blaming for decades that is actually your brain's own defense system, and we build you a real, science-backed brain insurance policy: the specific exercise protocols, sleep requirements, hormonal factors, and daily habits that determine whether your mind stays sharp and fully yours well into your eighties and beyond.

What we cover:

- How amyloid, long blamed as the villain of Alzheimer's disease, is actually your brain's own antimicrobial defense system.

- Why Alzheimer's begins silently in your thirties and forties, not your eighties, compounding over decades.

- What cognitive reserve means at the cellular level and how to build more of it starting now.

- The specific exercise protocols, including resistance training and zone five, that protect your brain most.

- How deep sleep triggers your brain's nightly cleaning system and why skipping it accelerates decline.

- Why doing hard things, and learning new skills across your lifespan, physically grows your brain. About Louisa Nicola:

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, Alzheimer's Disease scientist, and global authority on brain health. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics and the creator of BRAIN CODE, a science-driven program designed to help midlife women reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease through measurable, preventative strategies.

Trained at the University of Sydney Medical School, Louisa relocated to New York to work alongside leading neurosurgeons, contributing to clinical research in cranioplasty and post-operative neurological outcomes. Her work sits at the intersection of neurophysiology and exercise science, decoding how targeted lifestyle interventions rewire neural resilience and reshape the trajectory of cognitive aging.

Through her research, keynote speaking, and top-ranked neuroscience podcast, Louisa challenges the fatalistic narrative around cognitive decline. Her mission is clear: Alzheimer's is a preventable disease, and women deserve the knowledge, tools, and measurable strategies to reduce their risk long before decline begins. Connect with Louisa Nicola:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisanicola/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/louisanicola_

Website: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:34 Brain as Hardware, Mind as Software

05:00 What Cognitive Reserve Looks Like Daily

07:00 What Amyloid Actually Is

09:20 How Viruses Silently Damage the Brain

11:27 Cognitive Reserve: What It Really Means

15:11 How Stress and Poor Sleep Destroy the Brain

17:00 Why Estrogen Is a Brain Hormone

21:11 Why Women Are Twice as Vulnerable to Dementia

23:00 Resistance Training and Zone 5 for Brain Health

27:07 Lactate: Alternative Brain Fuel in Perimenopause

31:45 How Your Brain Cleans Itself at Night

35:15 The Anterior Cingulate Cortex Explained

38:07 What Actually Builds Lasting Cognitive Reserve

43:46 Make Your Brain Your Best Friend

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

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What if the single most powerful window to shape your child's lifelong health isn't in the pediatrician's office, it's in the nine months before they're even born? In this episode, I sit down with Jessie Inchauspé, the French biochemist and NYT bestselling author known worldwide as the Glucose Goddess, to explore her groundbreaking new book Nine Months That Count Forever and why pregnancy nutrition is the most underestimated conversation in medicine today.

What we cover: - How four pillars of pregnancy nutrition: choline, protein, omega-3s, and glucose control actively shape your baby's brain and metabolic health.

- Why 90% of pregnant mothers lack enough choline, and how this egg yolk nutrient shapes your baby's brain cells and cognitive performance.

- How glucose spikes pass to your baby in utero, programming greater vulnerability to obesity and diabetes for life.

- Why building muscle before pregnancy protects both mother and baby from excessive blood sugar spikes.

- What to do when first-trimester nausea strikes, and why one extra egg yolk a day can still make a difference.

About Jessie Inchauspe:

Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist, founder, and international bestselling author. She has devoted her career to translating cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. Through her books Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Goddess Method, which have sold over 3 million copies in 43 languages, she has reshaped the global conversation around blood sugar. Nine Months That Count Forever, her latest, breaks down the complex topic of pregnancy nutrition. Jessie is the founder of the wildly popular social community @GlucoseGoddess, where she reaches over seven million people across platforms. She holds a BSc in mathematics from King's College, London, and an MSc in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Connect with Jessie Inchauspe:

Website: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/pages/9-months-that-count-forever Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/ ▶️Jessie's new YouTube series on "What I (Glucose Goddess) Eat in a Day: Pregnancy Edition", a preview of what is to come in her new book.

📖 9 Months That Count Forever: How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Baby's Future Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668219123 Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/9-Months-That-Count-Forever/Jessie-Inchauspe/9781668219126 Timestamps 00:00 Intro

07:00 Jessie's Origin Story

10:30 How Blood Sugar and Mood Are Connected 13:00 Introducing Nine Months That Count Forever 16:00 The Four Pillars: Choline, Protein, Omega-3s and Glucose Management

18:30 Four Egg Yolks a Day and Why 90% of Moms Are Choline Deficient

22:00 More Choline in the Womb Means Faster Cognition and Higher IQ

24:00 Why Low Intake Sets a Blueprint for Low Muscle Mass for Life

26:00 Building Brain Cell Connections That Last a Lifetime

29:00 Glucose During Pregnancy: Why Your Spike Is Also Your Baby's Spike

33:00 The UK Sugar Ration Study

37:00 Practical Glucose Hacks for Pregnancy

39:00 How the Womb Sets Fat Cells, Muscle Mass and Disease Risk

44:00 Where to Start Today If You Are Overwhelmed

47:00 Why Preconception Nutrition Matters Just as Much as Pregnancy 🦴 Unbreakable Bone Health

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

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You only build bone during deep sleep, and only if you get enough of a growth hormone spike to make it happen. As someone who has spent her career fighting osteoporosis, I had never connected those dots that clearly before. Morning light, deep sleep, and bone density are part of the same biological chain. That alone is worth the listen.

This week, I am joined by Dr. John La Puma, the originator of culinary medicine. After reviewing over 2,200 studies for his new book, Indoor Epidemic, his conclusion is both sobering and actionable: we are spending 93% of our lives indoors, and our biology is paying for it in ways most of us cannot even perceive. Fatigue. Brain fog. Disrupted sleep. Accelerated aging. And we keep reaching for supplements and prescriptions when the answer is often just outside the door.

What we cover:

- Why 93% of our time indoors is a biological emergency quietly aging us faster from the inside out.

- How 10 to 15 minutes of morning light resets your circadian clock and primes your body for deep, restorative sleep.

- Why screen light within 30 minutes of bedtime drops melatonin by 20%, no matter what else you did right.

- How deep sleep triggers the growth hormone spike your body needs to build bone, making it a frontline tool against osteoporosis.

- Why green exercise feels 20% easier and drops cortisol by 21% when done in a place of your choice.

- What digital obesity really means and why too many pixels burn out your brain the same way too much sugar burns out your metabolism.

- How one hour of gardening a week can lower hemoglobin A1C by 0.5%, roughly equal to a starting dose of metformin.

- What the Louisville Green Heart Study found, including a 22% drop in CRP, when greenery came to a community.

- Why two to five intentional hours outdoors each week can give you up to five years of health span back.

About Dr. John La Puma:

Dr. John La Puma is an academic clinician, trained chef, and organic farmer recognized as the originator of culinary medicine. He runs a certified organic educational farm in Santa Barbara and led the first CME course in the country teaching physicians to use nature as medicine. Indoor Epidemic is his distillation of 2,200 studies into a practical guide for reclaiming your biology.

Connect with Dr. John La Puma:

Website: https://www.drjohnlapuma.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlapuma/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:30 Culinary Medicine, Organic Farming and the Origin of a Field

03:30 The Indoor Epidemic: Why 93% Indoors Is a Biological Emergency

07:00 How 10 to 15 Minutes Resets Your Entire Biology

11:00 Screens, Melatonin and the 30-Minute Rule Before Bed

13:30 How Your Brain Cleans Itself During Deep Sleep

17:00 Why Over 50% of Your Genes Run on a Body Clock

20:00 20% Less Effort and a 19% Reduction in Mortality

24:00 Digital Obesity and What Ultra-Processed Time Is Doing to Your Brain

28:00 Indoor Air, Toxins, Carbon Dioxide and the Invisible Cognitive Drain

32:00 Chronic Inflammation, Telomere Shortening and Premature Aging

34:00 Greenery, CRP and Cardiovascular Health

38:30 Gardening, Hemoglobin A1C and the Metformin Comparison

41:00 Deep Sleep and Bone Building

44:30 The Biggest Barrier to Change and Why Knowledge Comes First

46:30 Two to Five Hours Outdoors a Week Can Add Five Years to Your Health Span

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevityHave you ever woken up feeling like a stranger in your own skin, wondering why the body that used to be so predictable now feels like a puzzle you can't quite solve? In this episode, I sit down with PhD nutrition scientist Dr. Emily Prpa to pull back the curtain on the "female gut" and explore why, for far too long, we've been given health advice designed for men while our own unique biology was left in the dark. What we cover:

- The Gender Data Gap: Why nutritional advice is often derived from men and how it affects you.

- Hormonal Control: How estrogen and progesterone dictate your digestion and heart health.

- The Microbiome Shift: What happens to your gut during the transition to menopause.

- The Power of Perspective: Viewing menopause as a "renewal" rather than an "abyss."

- Early Warning Signs: Identifying fatigue and sleep issues long before hot flashes start.

- Body Literacy: Learning to trust your physical instincts over social conditioning.

- Midlife Nutrition: Using your microbiome to manage erratic hormonal shifts.

About the Dr. Emily Prpa:

Dr. Emily Prpa is a PhD-prepared nutrition scientist and researcher dedicated to cutting through the noise of the wellness industry. She specializes in making complex science culturally relevant and practical, helping women understand the deep interplay between their gut health and their hormones.

Connect with Dr. Emily Prpa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionreporter/

Website: https://www.dremilyprpa.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEmilyPrpa

Timestamps (to be adjusted) 00:00 Dr. Emily Prpa on Decoding Science for Women 02:07 The Gender Gap: Why Your Nutrition Advice is Based on Men

03:55 Dealing with Sudden Bloating and Midlife Gut Changes

04:56 How Estrogen and Progesterone Control Your Digestion

06:37 Why Perimenopause Triggers New Digestive Symptoms

07:46 How Menopause Changes Your Gut's Biological Signature

09:40 Lessons from Japan's Empowering View of Menopause

10:36 Identifying Early Signs of Perimenopause You Might Miss

12:14 Overcoming the Medical Gaslighting of Women

13:14 Proactive Strategies to Prevent Midlife Bone Loss

15:12 How Your Gut Bacteria Recycles Estrogen

18:08 Fiber and Polyphenols for a Healthier Midlife Gut

32:15 Why Protein and Muscle Mass are Non-Negotiable Now

45:30 Small Lifestyle Shifts for Long-Term Vitality

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🛒 Shop now → https://shop.drvondawright.com/

📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity

For years, we've focused on the external markers of health, but I've become increasingly obsessed with the internal landscape, specifically, how the food we eat communicates with our biology. We used to view nutrition as just calories in and calories out, but we now know it's a sophisticated signaling system that dictates our hormones, our mood, and even how we age. If you've felt like you're doing "everything right" but still feel exhausted or out of balance, the missing piece isn't your effort; it's likely the lack of foundational support for your internal "Amazon jungle", your gut microbiome.

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Amy Shah to discuss her new book, Hormone Havoc, and the simple yet profound framework she's developed to help women reclaim their vitality. We explore how moving away from restrictive diets and toward a science-backed "30-30-3" rule can stabilize your hormones, lower systemic inflammation by nearly 20%, and finally give your body the fuel it needs to thrive through perimenopause and beyond.

What we explore:

- How the "30-30-3" framework simplifies nutrition for busy women by focusing on protein, fiber, and fermented foods.

- Why eating 30 grams of protein in your first meal is a non-negotiable for mental focus and managing midlife cravings.

- Why fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt act as a "walkie-talkie" to signal your immune system and lower inflammation.

- How a daily goal of 30 grams of fiber can lower mortality by up to 10% by feeding your beneficial gut bacteria.

- The critical role of the "estrobolome", gut bacteria that specifically regulate how estrogen is processed in your body.

- Why modern medicine often overlooks practical nutrition training and why you must be your own advocate.

- How simple "hacks" like adding chia seeds or raspberries can rapidly close your daily fiber gap.

- What science says about the power of "postbiotics" found in traditional foods like sourdough bread.

About the Dr. Amy Shah:

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert who has taken the digital world by storm with her mission to help women feel less "effing tired". Through her clinical work and best-selling books, she bridges the gap between complex medical science and practical, everyday nutrition that fits into the busy lives of modern women.

Connect with Dr. Amy Shah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyshah

Website: https://amymdwellness.com/

Timestamps (placeholder)

00:00 Intro

05:40 The "criminal" lack of nutrition education in traditional medical training.

07:15 Breaking down the 30-33 Framework: Protein, Fiber, and Fermented Foods.

10:42 The Internal Amazon Jungle: How gut bacteria communicate with your brain.

14:15 Secrets of Longevity: Why the world's oldest woman ate yogurt three times a day.

18:40 Understanding the Estrobolome: The gut-hormone connection you need to know.

21:05 Fiber Hacks: How raspberries and chia seeds can lower your mortality risk.

24:30 The Protein Breakfast Rule: Why 30 grams at your first meal changes your entire day.

35:15 Practical fermented food swaps for those who don't like kimchi.

46:30 Why your best years and your best work are still ahead of you.

🦴 Unbreakable Bone Health

Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density and strength using patented ingredients backed by 30 years of clinical research.

🛒 Shop now → https://shop.drvondawright.com/

📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity

I've spent years focusing on your external mobility, but I've become obsessed with the world living inside you. We used to think of the gut as just a digestion tube; now we know it's a thriving ecosystem and a metabolic pharmacy that dictates your weight, mood, and longevity. If you're doing "everything right" but still struggling with energy, the issue isn't your willpower, it's your microbiome.

In this episode, I sit down with researcher Dr. Karen Corbin to decode the gut's "black box." We're moving beyond basic digestion to explore how fiber triggers the same satiety hormones as modern weight-loss injections. Stop viewing food as mere calories and start seeing it as fuel for your internal garden. It's time to stop fighting your biology and start partnering with your bacteria to design a resilient future from the inside out. What we cover: - How your gut bacteria produce Butyrate, a "magic" compound that heals the gut and lowers inflammation.

- The science of how fiber and resistant starch signal your brain to feel full and satisfied.

- Why ultra-processed foods are "too easy" for our bodies to digest, leading to metabolic disaster.

- Why "industrial milling" is the hidden enemy of metabolic health, turning even "healthy" grains into rapid glucose spikes by making them too easy to digest. - Why your choices at dinner determine your blood sugar response to breakfast the next morning, proving that your microbiome works on a 12-to-24-hour cycle.

- Understanding that because every person's "internal garden" is unique, the same "healthy" food can cause a sugar spike in one person while keeping another perfectly stable.

- Exploring the deep connection between the health of your microbiome and the energy-producing engines in your cells that drive your vitality.

About Dr Karen Corbin:

Dr. Karen Corbin is a PhD researcher and keynote speaker at the forefront of precision nutrition with Advent Health. She has dedicated her career to decoding the "black box" of the microbiome, revealing how our internal pharmacy dictates metabolic health and longevity.

Connect with Dr Karen Corbin: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karen-corbin-phd-rd-75229111

Website: https://www.geeksthatspeak.com/Timestamps 00:00 Intro

01:46 Meet Your Microbes: The Colon as a Metabolism 'Show'

05:58 How the Microbiome 'Talks' to You: SCFAs, Bloodstream & the Vagus Nerve

09:28 Feed the Good Guys: Fiber, Mucus Barrier & 'Leaky Gut' Explained

14:23 Aging, Exercise, Antibiotics & Hormones: What Changes in Perimenopause

18:27 Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Synbiotics: Yogurt, Capsules & What Actually Helps

22:24 Can You Test Your Microbiome? The Limits of Diagnostics & Expensive Probiotics

27:29 Diet Can Remodel Your Gut: The 4 Research-Backed Levers

32:12 Does Food Order Matter? + CGM Lessons on Carbs, Protein, and Spikes

35:48 Practical Breakfast Upgrades: Oats, Flax, Nuts, and Easy Wins

37:00 Calories Aren't One-Size-Fits-All: Microbes, Absorption, and Weight Differences

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Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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Through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, I've seen how many health challenges go unspoken. Body odor, vaginal health, and the shame and silence around them are not small issues. They affect confidence, relationships, and how women move through the world.

In this conversation, Shannon and I explore how a simple clinical observation became a breakthrough in understanding how odor works on the body. We discuss why women were taught to mask symptoms instead of understanding their source and how deeply stigma has shaped the way they experience their own bodies.

Shannon shares her journey from clinical practice to building products based on physiology rather than marketing myths. We also talk about the power of listening without judgment and giving women the language, knowledge, and permission to understand their bodies without embarrassment.

What we cover:

- How Shannon's clinical practice revealed a hidden but widespread problem for women

- Why odor is a bacterial issue, not a hygiene failure

- The difference between masking symptoms and addressing root causes

- How shame has shaped women's health messaging for decades

- Why the vulva, skin folds, and external body deserve the same scientific attention

- What it takes to challenge medical dogma as a woman physician

- The leap from medicine to entrepreneurship and the resistance along the way

- Building products that respect women's intelligence and lived experience

- Why listening to patients changes everything

- How confidence, dignity, and health are deeply connected

About Shannon Klingman:

Dr Shannon Klingman is an OB-GYN, innovator, and founder of Lume. She brings a rare blend of clinical insight, scientific rigor, and fearless honesty to women's health. Her work has helped millions of women better understand their bodies, free from shame, misinformation, or outdated advice.

Connect with Shannon Klingman:

Website: https://lumedeodorant.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannon_klingman_md

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannon.klingman.md

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:27 The Birth of Lume: A Revolutionary Idea

05:42 Developing the Product

08:12 Facing Skepticism and Rejection

10:53 Breaking Through with Marketing

17:40 Scaling and Team Building

25:11 Balancing Family and Business

28:56 The Reality of Entrepreneurial Success

31:12 Personal Health and Lifestyle Changes

35:22 Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

45:06 Future Aspirations and Reflections

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Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity Today I want to talk with you about how women age, and why so many of us feel surprised by what happens to our bodies in midlife.

This is not an episode about chasing youth or fearing wrinkles. It is about understanding why women are not taught how longevity really works in our bodies, and why the years leading up to menopause matter far more than we were ever told. I have learned, through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, that we are not simply smaller versions of men. Our biology has often been overlooked in longevity research, even though estrogen quietly influences nearly every system that determines how strong, mobile, and independent we remain as we age. I want you to know this. Aging is not something that happens to you. It is something you can shape. With the right information, a few consistent habits, and a deeper understanding of your own body, you can build strength and resilience that carry you forward for decades.

If you have ever felt like your body changed without warning, like the advice that once worked no longer does, or like aging has been framed as something to fear, this episode is for you.

My hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling informed, supported, and empowered to age with strength, clarity, and confidence.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Female Longevity

02:06 The Unique Aging Process of Women

03:19 Critical Data Points on Female Longevity

07:08 10 Essential Principles of Female Longevity

07:56 The Critical Decade: 35-45

09:27 The Role of Estrogen in Longevity

11:27 Body Composition Changes in Midlife

12:45 Mitochondria and Female Energy

13:49 Muscle Strength and Longevity

14:55 Cardiovascular Fitness and Lifespan

15:36 Brain Health and Estrogen

16:37 Inflammation and Aging

17:56 Modifying Biological Age

19:42 Conclusion: Designing an Unbreakable Future

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Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity There's a moment many women reach in midlife where things don't feel wrong but they don't feel right either. Digestion changes. Bloating appears out of nowhere. Sleep feels lighter. Inflammation lingers. And no one ever told us these systems might all be connected. I sat down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert, to talk about a topic that is still vastly underexplored in women's health: the gut microbiome during perimenopause and menopause.

So many women are told their digestive symptoms, inflammation, mood changes, or recurrent infections are just "part of aging." What Cynthia makes clear is that these experiences are deeply rooted in physiology and that when we understand what's happening, we're no longer powerless. This conversation matters because it replaces dismissal with clarity and fear with context. We examine how this topic shows up in daily life:

- Why declining estrogen affects gut barrier integrity, immune response, and inflammation

- How "leaky gut" can contribute to bone loss, autoimmune risk, and metabolic changes

- The connection between gut health, mood, anxiety, and neurotransmitter signaling

- Why fiber and short-chain fatty acids become more important in perimenopause and menopause

- How fermented foods can support microbiome diversity and recovery after stress, illness, or antibiotics

- The gut–vaginal microbiome connection and why improving one can support the other

- How chronic stress and unprocessed trauma can accelerate hormonal aging and menopause timing

About Cynthia Thurlow: Cynthia Thurlow, NP is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and educator specializing in women's health, hormones, and longevity. Her work bridges functional and conventional medicine, with a focus on helping women understand the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause through a science-based, compassionate lens.

📘 Book - The Menopause Gut

Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:

Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

Twitter: https://x.com/_cynthiathurlow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CynthiaThurlow

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:30 What the Gut Microbiome Really Is (and Why It Matters for Whole-Body Health)

05:52 How Perimenopause Triggers Early Changes in the Gut Microbiome

15:23 Practical Gut Health Tips: Diet, Sugar, Sleep, and Inflammation

20:19 Alcohol, Emotional Awareness, and Its Impact on the Microbiome

26:03 Food as Comfort: Emotional Eating, Reflection, and Gut Health

27:52 Vaginal Microbiome Explained: Its Connection to Gut Health

30:26 Stress, Cortisol, Bone Health, and the Gut-Brain Connection

33:11 How Trauma Creates Long-Term Effects on the Body and Microbiome

40:28 Processing Trauma in Healthcare Workers and Physical Health Outcomes

45:02 Healing the Gut Through Awareness and Lifestyle Changes

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come. Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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There's a quiet shift many women notice in midlife that rarely gets talked about in the doctor's office, changes in their mouth. Gums that feel more sensitive. Teeth that suddenly seem fragile. Dryness, inflammation, or dental issues that appear despite "doing everything right." I sat down with Dr. Carlos Melendez, a general dentist and practice owner, to talk about what really happens to oral health during perimenopause and menopause, and why women are so often left without explanation when changes begin. Women are frequently told that dental issues are about hygiene alone, or that worsening gum or tooth problems are just "bad luck." This conversation matters because it reframes oral health as part of whole-body health. When women understand the hormonal and physiological drivers behind these changes, they're empowered to protect not just their smiles, but their overall health as they age.

We examine how this topic shows up in daily life:

- How hormonal shifts in menopause affect gum tissue, bone, and oral inflammation

- Why dry mouth becomes more common and why it matters for tooth and gum health

- The connection between estrogen loss, bone density, and jawbone health

- How chronic inflammation in the mouth can impact whole-body health

- Why routine dental changes in midlife deserve deeper evaluation, not dismissal

- How preventive dental care needs to evolve during perimenopause and menopause

- Why collaboration between medical and dental care is essential for aging well About Dr. Carlos Melendez: Dr. Carlos Melendez is a general dentist and practice owner with extensive experience caring for adult patients across all life stages. His work focuses on preventive care, patient education, and understanding how systemic health directly impacts oral health, especially in midlife and beyond. Connect with Dr. Carlos Melendez: Website: https://www.nonasmiles.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-melendez-473523178/

Timestamps (will update once final draft is available)

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:30 Why Dental Health Changes in Midlife

00:05:10 Hormones, Gums, and Oral Inflammation

00:09:40 Estrogen Loss and Jawbone Health

00:14:20 Dry Mouth, Saliva, and Tooth Protection

00:18:30 Gum Disease and Systemic Inflammation

00:24:10 Preventive Dental Care During Menopause

00:29:40 What Dentists Wish Women Knew About Menopause

00:35:20 Advocating for Your Oral Health

00:41:10 Practical Tips for Maintaining Oral Health

00:47:21 Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity This is a conversation many women don't realize they need until something starts to feel off. I sat down with Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist known as The Vagina Whisperer, to talk about a part of women's health that quietly affects how we move, train, recover, and age. It is rarely discussed until symptoms begin to interfere with daily life.

We explore the life stages when pelvic health is most vulnerable, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, athletic training, and menopause, times when women are often told to accept changes without explanation. Sara offers clarity on how the pelvic floor adapts through these transitions and how early, thoughtful support can make a real difference. This episode provides perspective, reassurance, and a path forward to better understand your body, helping you move more confidently through every stage of life.

We examine how pelvic floor health shows up in daily life:

- How leaking, pain, and pressure reflect coordination issues rather than personal failure

- Why athletes and active women experience pelvic floor symptoms more often than expected

- How breathing patterns and pressure management affect strength, stability, and comfort

- What pregnancy and postpartum recovery actually demand from the pelvic floor

- How menopause changes tissue health, sensation, and support

- Why pelvic floor care influences longevity, mobility, and confidence as we age About Dr. Sara Reardon: Sara Reardon, PT, DPT, also known as The Vagina Whisperer, is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and leading voice in women's pelvic health. With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps women better understand their bodies and address pelvic floor issues across pregnancy, postpartum, athletics, and midlife.

📘 Book - Floored

A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Stage

https://bookshop.org/p/books/floored-a-woman-s-guide-to-pelvic-floor-health-at-every-age-and-stage-sara-reardon/09911e60d8d44350

Connect with Dr. Sara Reardon:

Website: http://thevagwhisperer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-reardon-pt/

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:55 Why Pelvic Floor Health Is Ignored in Women's Healthcare

00:10:40 Pelvic Floor Myths Women Still Believe

00:16:25 Symptoms Women Are Told to Normalize

00:18:15 Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy: What to Know

00:24:48 Pelvic Floor Health in Menopause

00:29:08 Empowering the Next Generation

00:31:59 Bathroom Habits That Can Damage Your Pelvic Floor

00:37:28 Do Kegels Actually Work for Pelvic Floor Strength

00:40:26 Simple Pelvic Floor Exercises You Can Do Every Day

00:46:58 How to Advocate for Pelvic Floor Health With Your Doctor

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come. Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

Today's conversation is one I believe every woman deserves to hear - regardless of age, stage, or current health status.

I sat down with Meghan Rabbit, an award-winning health journalist and the author of The New Rules for Women's Health, to talk about something many of us feel but rarely name clearly: modern medicine was not designed with women in mind - especially across midlife.

This isn't about blame. And it isn't about distrust of doctors. It's about understanding the system we are navigating, and learning how to advocate for ourselves within it.

Meghan brings a rare perspective to this conversation. She has spent years interviewing hundreds of clinicians and researchers across women's health, brain health, heart disease, menopause, autoimmune conditions, and longevity. What she uncovered is both sobering and empowering: women have been left out of research, diagnostics, and treatment models for decades, but knowledge changes outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about why women must become active participants in their own healthcare, not passive recipients. We explore what it means to be the "CEO of your health" - tracking symptoms, preparing for appointments, understanding your body, and engaging in true shared decision-making with your clinicians.

We also walk through the body systems where these gaps show up most clearly:

- Why women represent the majority of Alzheimer's cases—and what midlife has to do with brain health

- Why heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet awareness is declining

- How menopause is a neurological transition, not just a hormonal one

- Why autoimmune disease disproportionately affects women—and why answers are still lagging

- How gut health, bone health, hormones, and the brain are deeply interconnected

About Meghan Rabbitt:

Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She specializes in writing about women's health and wellness, and her work has appeared in many national publications, including Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and more. She's known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information, and for telling stories that help readers better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.

📘 Book - The New Rules of Women's Health

Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734289/the-new-rules-of-womens-health-by-meghan-rabbitt-foreword-by-maria-shriver/

Website: https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/

Substack: https://substack.com/@meghanrabbitt

Timestamp:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:28 The Origin Story of the Women's Health Manifesto

00:03:58 Challenges in Women's Health Research

00:09:30 Empowering Women to Take Charge of Their Health

00:18:37 The Importance of Tracking Symptoms and Shared Decision Making

00:24:44 Brain Health and the Impact of Estrogen

00:29:53 The Importance of Exercise for Brain Health

00:32:08 The Role of Hormones in Heart Health

00:39:42 Autoimmune Diseases and Women's Health

00:45:40 Empowering Women Through Knowledge

00:50:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vondawrightmd

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

In this episode of Hot For Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and bestselling author known for translating complex hormone science into actionable, empowering care for women. Together, they explore what's actually happening in a woman's body during perimenopause and midlife—and why so many symptoms are misunderstood, dismissed, or normalized when they shouldn't be.

Dr. Snyder breaks down the hormone–brain–metabolism connection, explaining how blood sugar dysregulation, chronic stress, and neuroinflammation contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, migraines, and stubborn weight gain. The conversation reframes hormone health as a systems issue—not just estrogen levels—and highlights the role of daily habits, nervous system regulation, nutrition, movement, and circadian rhythms in restoring balance. They also discuss why women need better education, better data, and better advocacy during this transition.

This episode offers a grounded, science-backed roadmap for understanding midlife hormones—not as a decline, but as a powerful opportunity to recalibrate, reclaim energy, and build long-term resilience and health.

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Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder:

Website: https://drmariza.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder

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In this episode of Hot For Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with her friend and colleague Dr. Juliana Hauser, a licensed couples and family therapist, renowned sex educator, and author of A New Position on Sex. Together, they reframe sexuality as a vital component of whole-person health, longevity, and self-development—not just a set of sex acts.

Dr. Hauser introduces her holistic framework for understanding sexuality, including the importance of agency, connection, and self-trust, and explains why sexual health deserves the same attention as other medical "vital signs." The conversation dives into how culture, aging, hormones, and lack of education shape our relationship with desire and pleasure, especially in midlife and menopause. With compassion and clarity, they explore how learning to identify your personal "yums and yucks" can transform not only intimate relationships, but your relationship with yourself.

This episode is an invitation to rethink sexuality as a lifelong pathway to authenticity, connection, and well-being.

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Connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser:

Website: https://dr-juliana.com/

Instagram: @drjulianahauser

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjulianamorris

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In this episode of Hot for Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Corinne Menn and Dr. Kudzai Dombo, board-certified physicians and menopause specialists in active clinical practice with Alloy Health. Together, they unpack what women are not being told about perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to "wait it out" during one of the most biologically disruptive decades of their lives. Drs. Menn and Dombo explain the science behind hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause, clarifying why symptoms can be debilitating long before a woman officially reaches menopause. The conversation dives into precision medicine in hormone therapy, including when progesterone alone may be appropriate, how low-dose estrogen can act as a stabilizing "buffer," and why one-size-fits-all protocols fail women. The episode also addresses some of the most persistent myths in women's health—from fears around hormone therapy and breast cancer to misunderstandings about bone, brain, and cardiovascular protection. Dr. Wright and her guests emphasize the critical role of lifestyle factors like strength training, nutrition, and sleep, while making it clear that hormones are tools—not magic bullets—in a comprehensive longevity strategy. The discussion concludes with an inside look at how Alloy Health is expanding access to menopause care through asynchronous medicine, education, and community—offering women real-time support, evidence-based guidance, and the power to make informed choices about their health. Connect with Dr. Corinne Menn, Alloy Health Director of Clinical Innovation and Education, Prescribing Physician: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmennobgyn/ Connect with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, Alloy Health Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Prescribing Physician: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kudzai/ More about Alloy Health: https://www.myalloy.com/ Get Started with Alloy Health ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with triple board-certified obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen, author of Weightless, to unpack the emotional and metabolic weight so many women carry for decades. Dr. Rocío shares what she sees every day in her Manhattan practice—patients arriving exhausted, ashamed, and feeling like this is their "last stop"—and explains why weight is never just a number on the scale, but a story of muscle, visceral fat, metabolic health, and self-worth. Together, they dive into Dr. Dr. Rocío's powerful GPS method—GLP-1s, Protein, and Strength training—to protect muscle, recompose the body, quiet "food noise," and finally break free from shame-driven dieting. This conversation is a blend of science, strategy, and deep compassion, offering real hope that it's never too late to build strength, reclaim your health, and feel truly weightless—inside and out. ••• Connect with Dr. Rocío: Preorder "Weightless" Book: https://weightlessthebook.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnu-g-zjUsbanm0Eb0P0lnGqqCxvj4Rn4HgFYyTO4gZYeRWQlam3beXQiEeFk_aem_AXnyDrfHnig8_jjIsCKmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsalaswhalen/?hl=en ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com

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In this episode of Hot For Your Health with Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by longtime friend, master formulator, and wellness innovator Sanjeev "Jeevers" Javia to break down one of the most overlooked—but most life-saving—topics in women's health: bone health. Using real data and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Wright reveals why fractures are a preventable epidemic, why osteoporosis is a "disease of youth" that shows up in midlife, and how women lose up to 20% of their bone density during perimenopause.

Sanjeev shares how bone operates as a dynamic organ—regulating hormones, glucose metabolism, cognition, and even satiety—and why modern diets and lifestyles leave most women nutrient-deficient long before symptoms appear. Together, they unpack the science behind the new Unbreakable Bone formulation—built on three pillars: collagen, hydroxyapatite, and micronutrient-rich red algae—and how it fits into Dr. Wright's 8 Shields for lifelong bone strength.

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In this episode of Hot For Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Lauren Ramsey — former Microsoft leader, tech executive, CEO, athlete, wellness strategist, and now part of the VMD Global Media team — to talk about what it really takes to build a strong, healthy, high-capacity life in midlife and beyond. Lauren shares how she went from 16-year-old college student to two decades in Big Tech to founding and running companies, all while raising a family, training for Ironman, and coaching women in health. Together, they dig into why so many women still struggle to take action on their health (even when they "know what to do"), how to bridge the gap between intention and behavior, and why the single biggest unlock is believing you are worth daily investment. They talk honest midlife realities — perimenopause brain fog, stress, self-sabotage, diet culture, longevity hype — and map out what actually works: fueling your body like it matters, building simple repeatable habits, lifting heavy, sleeping deeply, and choosing a future you're proud of. ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar of Alloy Health, co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Health, to explore how their personal menopause journeys led them to build a women's health company that bridges the gap between medical care and accessible, ongoing support. Anne shares how having her ovaries removed at 40—and then navigating a confusing system with limited guidance—sparked the mission behind Alloy, while Monica reveals how everyday symptoms like incontinence drove innovation in skincare and hormone solutions. Together, they dive into Alloy's "care, not just content" model: connecting women directly with physicians via messaging, offering transparent pricing, and delivering prescription therapies, skincare, and metabolic care in one streamlined platform. The conversation tackles systemic barriers in women's health, the role of estrogen in skin and bladder health, and how Alloy is expanding into weight management during menopause. This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, community, and care in the era of midlife transformation. ••• Connect with Alloy Health: Website: https://www.myalloy.com/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright reconnects with Dr. Manasa Mantravadi—a board-certified pediatrician, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, and founder of Ahimsa, the stainless steel dinnerware line engineered to reduce children's exposure to plastic and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Dr. Mantravadi unpacks her medical journey and how she translated concern over additives in everyday foodware into a mission-driven company designed for health, aesthetics, and safety. Together, they explore the science behind microplastics and hormone-mimicking additives that silently infiltrate our food, disrupt insulin, fat cell signaling, and child neurodevelopment, and contribute to rising metabolic and cancer risks. Dr. Mantravadi shares concrete strategies for parents, caregivers, and institutions—kitchen swaps, school lunch reform, policy advocacy—that can shift the balance from exposure to protection. You'll finish this episode empowered with small but cumulative changes to defend children's health, one mealtime at a time. ••• Connect with Dr. Mantravadi: Website: https://manasamantravadimd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-manasa-mantravadi-593b901b6/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Jules Vazquez—former Pitt and pro soccer player turned health-informatics expert and founder of Brain Body by Jules. Jules builds clinical algorithms for a health-tech company to speed access to care, and translates cutting-edge neuroscience into simple, actionable tools for brain and body health—a mission shaped by her own experiences with concussions and an eating disorder. Together, they unpack what neuroplasticity really is and how to train it at any age. Jules breaks down dual-task drills (movement + cognition), vision/vestibular/proprioceptive training, and nervous-system support through breathwork and vagus-nerve activation. They explore habit stacking (adding brain games to walks or workouts), why "doing hard things" strengthens discipline circuits, and practical wins—like humming, weighted pressure, and grounding—to calm anxiety and sharpen focus. The conversation ties these tools to midlife brain changes, sleep/nutrition/movement pillars, and everyday strategies listeners can start today to feel more present, resilient, and cognitively strong. ••• Connect with Jules Vasquez: Website: https://brainbodybyjules.podia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainbodybyjules/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Gabrielle McKenzie, founder of the Fair Code Initiative and Columbia Law–mentored researcher on algorithmic accountability, and Isabella Wright, a rising scholar focused on constitutional protections in the age of AI. Together, they spotlight how proprietary, black-box tools are increasingly shaping real-world decisions—from courtrooms to clinics—and why transparency, oversight, and human judgment still matter. They explore how risk-assessment algorithms inform bail and sentencing, what data they ingest (age, ZIP code, race), and the constitutional stakes for due process and the Equal Protection Clause. The conversation breaks down bias vs. correlation, where AI can help vs. harm, and the limits of "efficiency" when liberty is on the line. The trio also covers practical steps: public education, standards for auditing and disclosure, engaging policymakers, and mobilizing grassroots advocacy—plus parallels in healthcare, where insurer algorithms can influence access to care. ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist, speaker, and bestselling author of You Are Not Broken, to explore the future of women's midlife health. Dr. Casperson - known for breaking taboos around sexual wellness and menopause - discusses her new book focused on hormones, mindset, and whole-body well-being. Together, they challenge outdated views on menopause, sharing powerful evidence on how hormone therapy can protect the brain, heart, bones, and sexual health, while debunking myths that keep women from seeking care. Dr. Casperson highlights the urgency of education and self-advocacy, offering a practical toolkit that spans from hormone replacement and strength training to mindset shifts and communicating effectively with partners and physicians. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is—packed with science-based insights, empowering strategies, and frank conversation about how women can reclaim agency over their midlife health and thrive well beyond their reproductive years. ••• Connect with Dr. Casperson: Website: https://kellycaspersonmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellycaspersonmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youarentbroken/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-casperson-md-290a25b0/?trk=public-profile-join-page ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright steps out from behind the interview chair to deliver a powerful and practical masterclass on bone health. As an orthopedic sports surgeon, Dr. Wright has seen firsthand the devastating effects of fractures—often caused by osteoporosis—and why bone health should be a priority at every stage of life.

She reveals how bones are far more than structural scaffolding: they are living, dynamic endocrine organs that store essential minerals, generate blood cells, and even secrete hormones that affect the brain, metabolism, and reproductive health. Dr. Wright shares eye-opening statistics on hip fractures and their impact on longevity, why peak bone density matters in your 20s and 30s, and how life events like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause accelerate bone loss.

Most importantly, she outlines proven strategies to strengthen and protect your bones across your lifespan—through hormone replacement decisions, strength training, impact exercise, and smart nutrition. Whether you're in your 20s building peak bone mass or navigating midlife changes, this episode offers essential insights to help you stay strong, mobile, and fracture-free for decades to come.

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Gary Rhodes, Founder of Screen My Bones and a global leader in musculoskeletal health innovation. With a mission to make bone and muscle wellness more proactive and accessible, Gary has dedicated his career to integrating cutting-edge technologies like Echolight REMS, Powerplate, and Biodensity into everyday clinical practice. His work is transforming the way healthcare providers and patients approach skeletal health—shifting the focus from reactive treatment to prevention and long-term resilience. Together, Dr. Wright and Gary explore the future of bone and muscle health, discussing how advanced tools, education, and early screening can help reverse trends like osteoporosis and empower individuals to build stronger foundations for life. They touch on Gary's personal journey, including the successful reversal of his grandmother's osteoporosis, and the importance of collaboration between clinicians, industry leaders, and patients. This inspiring conversation highlights how simple, intentional steps and the right technology can create lasting change in musculoskeletal wellness worldwide. ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this special episode of Hot for Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by her husband, Peter Taglianetti—two-time Stanley Cup Champion, broadcaster, and businessman—for a candid conversation on midlife, menopause, and marriage. Together, they share their personal journey of navigating Vonda's transition from postpartum directly into perimenopause, a time marked by symptoms such as night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, and physical changes that impacted both partners in unexpected ways. Peter offers the unique perspective of a partner who, like many men, had no prior understanding of menopause. He reflects on the importance of listening, open communication, and staying emotionally invested, while also highlighting the need for men to take on more household responsibility and support lifestyle changes as a family. Together, they emphasize that menopause is not just a "women's problem," but a family and social issue that can strain or strengthen relationships depending on awareness and dialogue. From the role of sexual health and vaginal estrogen in preserving intimacy, to bridging generational silence around menopause, this episode delivers practical advice, deep empathy, and a call for broader cultural awareness. ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright welcomes Dr. Joy Kong, a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician, educator, and CEO of Chara Biologics. A leader in the field of stem cell science, Dr. Kong blends her roots in traditional Chinese preventative care with advanced regenerative therapies. She's also the founder of the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT), where she trains physicians worldwide. Known for her data-driven approach and integrity, Dr. Kong shares her personal journey and passion for transforming modern medicine through precision healing. This conversation dives into the science behind mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)—how they work, where they come from, and why they matter. Dr. Kong explains the distinction between stem cells and exosomes, discusses sourcing and safety standards, and addresses common concerns like cancer risk and regulation. She highlights how stem cell therapy supports hormone balance, ovarian function, and long-term healthspan. With real-world case studies, bold predictions about the future of regenerative care, and a call for patient-driven innovation, this episode offers a compelling look at the healing potential of biologics in modern medicine. ••• Connect with Dr. Joy Kong: Website: https://joykongmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Catherine Johnson, a dual board-certified Emergency and Obesity Medicine physician and the visionary Founder of Precision Medical Care. With over 25 years of clinical experience and advanced training in precision and functional medicine, Dr. Johnson now leads a concierge practice focused on longevity, metabolic health, and hormone optimization.

Together, they explore how medicine is evolving from reactive care to proactive, personalized precision health. Dr. Johnson shares how her practice uses in-depth data—biomarkers, genomics, and lifestyle patterns—to create tailored wellness plans. They discuss the power of a two-hour intake, the importance of understanding your own health trajectory, and how integrative care can restore trust in medicine.

Special focus is given to women's health in midlife, from hormone balance to weight resistance and beyond. Dr. Johnson emphasizes empowerment through education and the potential of precision medicine to shift how we age—intentionally, energetically, and with purpose. Listen in for an inspiring conversation about the future of medicine and how women can take back agency over their health and longevity.

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Practice website: http://www.myprecisionmedicalcare.com

Instagram: @catherinejohnsonmd, @precisionmedicalcare

Twitter/X: @catjohnsonmd

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-johnson-md-dabom-abem-mscp-217b184

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by longevity expert and regenerative medicine pioneer, Dr. Amy B. Killen. A former ER physician turned health tech entrepreneur, Dr. Killen is the founder and CEO of the Human Optimization Project (HOP) and co-founder/Chief Medical Officer of Humanaut Health, a cutting-edge longevity clinic franchise.

She's on a mission to democratize access to powerful, science-backed treatments through innovation, education, and patient empowerment. Together, they explore how personalized health data—from wearables to glucose monitors—can empower better decisions and improve long-term wellness. Dr. Killen breaks down the critical role of sexual health as a biomarker for overall health, explaining the physiological and psychological connections to longevity. She also shares why vaginal estrogen is a transformative tool for midlife women, and how tech-enabled, AI-driven medicine is reshaping the future of proactive care.

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Instagram: @Dr.AmyBKillen, @humanauthealth, @HOPBoxlife

TikTok: @dramybkillen (18k)

Substack: Amy B Killen, MD.

Websites: www.DrAmyKillen.com www.humanauthealth.com - co-founder, Chief medical officer

https://hopbox.life/ - founder

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OBGYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and 23-year breast cancer survivor who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the menopause conversation. A BRCA carrier and surgical menopause patient, Dr. Menn is a fierce advocate for women navigating cancer risk, premature menopause, and hormone health.

Together, they unpack the major gaps in menopause care—from the underuse of hormone therapy (only 4–5% of women use it) to the widespread misinformation among healthcare providers. Dr. Menn sheds light on how women with conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, or hereditary cancer risk are often excluded from mainstream menopause discussions and left without support. She explains why many cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy under updated guidelines and why progesterone is still needed even after hysterectomy if endometriosis was present.

This powerful conversation is a must-listen for anyone impacted by surgical or early menopause, and those advocating for more compassionate, informed, and personalized care.

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in internal and obesity medicine, founder of SoWell, and author of The Ozempic Revolution. With over a decade of clinical experience and features in The New York Times, CNN, and Women's Health, Dr. Sowa is a leading voice in metabolic health and the safe, personalized use of GLP-1 medications.

Together, they dive into the science behind GLP-1s — what they are, how they work in the brain, gut, and pancreas — and why these medications have transformed the obesity medicine landscape. Dr. Sowa breaks down the difference between natural vs. synthetic GLP-1, the role of protein, and why hormonal disregulation is not just about willpower. They also explore pediatric concerns, lifestyle contributors to the obesity epidemic, and the importance of foundational habits, lab work, and mental health support before starting medication.

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"The Ozempic Revolution" book: https://www.amazon.com/Ozempic-Revolution-Doctors-Success-Yourself/dp/0063417006

Instagram: @alexandrasowamd

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with the multifaceted Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, twin mom, and author of the upcoming book Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection (May 2025). As the founder of Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and LeadHer Summit, Tiffany is also known for breaking barriers as the first Chinese American medical doctor featured on Real Housewives.

Together, they dive into what it means to be an authentic woman in medicine and business, from dealing with online criticism to rejecting limiting labels like "influencer." Dr. Moon shares wisdom on overcoming imposter syndrome, integrating work and life (not just "balancing" it), and shifting from scarcity to abundance through female mentorship and collaboration. The conversation also touches on the loneliness many successful women face, the myth of perfection, and how embracing authenticity is the most powerful prescription for joy.

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with writer, activist, and feminist Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a leading voice in the fight for menstrual equity. Dubbed the "architect of the U.S. policy campaign to squash the tampon tax," Jennifer is the author of Periods Gone Public and serves as VP at the Brennan Center for Justice.

Her groundbreaking work has been featured in The New York Times, TIME, Cosmopolitan, MSNBC, and more. Together, they dive into how a local donation drive sparked Jennifer's national policy work, the cultural stigma surrounding menstruation, and the rise of the menstrual equity movement since 2015.

They also unpack the critical need for accurate menopause education, public policy reform, and the long-lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative's flawed messaging on hormone therapy. This conversation challenges outdated taboos and explores how both menstruation and menopause can serve as powerful starting points for advocating for women's health across every life stage.

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Logan Chierotti, founder of Physician's Choice, a supplement brand that hit $200 million in annual revenue and is sold in major retailers like Walmart and CVS. With three successful business exits, Logan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the toll stress takes on health, and how mindfulness practices, like daily meditation, have helped him manage stress and body pain. Logan also dives into the supplement world, discussing the importance of third-party testing, avoiding ineffective formulas, and his personal experience with probiotics in managing gut health. He shares insights on foundational supplements like fiber, probiotics, collagen, and creatine, along with additional recommendations for women's health, including omega-3s, magnesium, and vitamin D. This episode is packed with practical advice for optimizing your health from the inside out.

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Website: https://loganchierotti.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in microsurgery and breast reconstruction. She is the founder of The Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction (IABR) and a fierce advocate for patient-centered care.

They dive deep into the long-term journey of breast reconstruction, covering how weight changes, surgical revisions, and insurance mandates impact outcomes over a lifetime. Dr. Srinivasa shares why microsurgery using natural tissue can dramatically restore quality of life and explains the importance of ongoing physical and emotional support for patients. She emphasizes personal health advocacy, empowering women to seek second opinions without guilt and to prioritize their own well-being. They also explore vitamin D deficiency, nutrition, early movement post-surgery, nipple tattooing vs. reconstruction, and balancing motherhood, authenticity, and a surgical career — all while rejecting guilt and building a strong support system.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Landon Bryant—a Southern storyteller and social media sensation. Known for his viral "let's discuss..." monologues that hilariously and insightfully unpack Southern culture, Landon began his storytelling journey as an acclaimed art teacher with a flair for education. His wife's suggestion to share his wit online sparked a meteoric rise to fame. Whether he's exploring the nuances of grits or recounting tales of "Walmart High School," Landon brings a magnetic authenticity to every story he tells.

In this episode, we dive into Southern traditions, from the charm of crawfish boils and boiled peanuts to the extravagance of homecoming mums and Easter hats. Landon also reflects on his childhood, marriage to his childhood best friend, and the importance of community in shaping identity. He offers a heartfelt perspective on embracing small-town life and finding humor and meaning in everyday moments.

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Landon is coming to a city near you soon! Visit his LinkTree @landontalks to purchase Comedy Show tickets now for his 2025 tour. *Check often for new cities being added! Plus, make sure to pre-order his new book coming out April 1st, 2025 "Bless your Heart: A field guide to all things Southern" wherever books are sold and don't forget to subscribe & listen to Landon's *NEW* Podcast LandonTalks with Kate everywhere Podcasts are found.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Anna Toker, a double-board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and medical director of SKANDii MedSpa in Mansfield, Texas. Known for her expertise in robotic surgery and passion for gut health, Dr. Toker shares her journey from chemistry to medicine, balancing a demanding career with family life, and her unique perspective as a female surgeon.

Dr. Toker reflects on her path to colorectal surgery, overcoming challenges during residency, and how her specialization offers work-life balance and meaningful impact. Learn practical tips for improving gut health, including the benefits of soluble fiber, avoiding processed foods, and incorporating physical activity into your routine.

Discover how the microbiome regulates estrogen levels and why inulin is a must-have prebiotic for gut health. Dr. Toker discusses Xyve7, a groundbreaking digestive product, and Superpatch technology, a pain patch reshaping post-surgery care.

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Website: www.drannatoker.com

Instagram: @drannatoker

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Marc Middleton, a television journalist, Emmy-winning broadcaster, author, and founder of Growing Bolder, a media company redefining aging and active lifestyles. A multiple Emmy Award winner, Marc is also a filmmaker, podcast host, and Masters swimming world record holder. He has dedicated his career to changing the narrative around aging, empowering older adults to live with passion, purpose, and vitality.

Marc shares insights on combating ageism, reshaping societal views on aging, and embracing a pro-aging mindset. Together, they explore how lifestyle choices, mindset, and purpose influence longevity. Marc highlights the power of storytelling through the inspirational lives of active centenarians, like Julia Hawkins, and delves into lessons learned from their joyful, purpose-driven approaches to life.

The episode also tackles groundbreaking studies on dementia, emphasizing the importance of early lifestyle changes and testing for cognitive impairment. Marc discusses recovery, adaptation with age, and the generational impact of healthy habits. Tune in for a fresh perspective on aging, resilience, and the cultural shift toward seeing aging as an opportunity for growth and connection.

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Website: https://growingbolder.com/

Streaming Channel: https://watch.growingbolder.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowingBolder

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Bolder-Youth-Passion-Purpose/

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Tara M. Griffin, a renowned sleep clinician, dentist, and co-founder of Sleep Solution Centers in Orlando, Florida. With expertise in dental sleep medicine, TMJ disorders, and holistic health solutions, Dr. Griffin has dedicated her career to transforming lives through innovative, non-surgical approaches to sleep disorders.

Dr. Griffin shares her personal journey from general dentistry to sleep medicine, inspired by her own struggles with TMJ, sinus issues, and chronic pain. She explores the root causes of sleep disorders, highlighting the importance of nasal breathing over mouth breathing, and the impact of hormonal changes on midlife women's sleep quality.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into modern sleep studies, non-invasive treatments for sleep apnea, and the groundbreaking use of oral devices that promote airway growth and improve overall health. Dr. Griffin also emphasizes the importance of early screening for children and women, connecting sleep health to long-term wellness and longevity.

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Website: www.sleepsolutioncenters.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtaragriffinsleepguru

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaragriffinsleepguru/

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Sue Varma, MD, DFAPA, a renowned psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Varma is a trailblazer in mental health advocacy, serving as the first medical director of NYU's 9/11 mental health program and a trusted voice on national media platforms. Her upcoming book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing, is set to inspire readers worldwide in early 2024.

In this episode, Dr. Varma dives into the long-term mental health effects of 9/11, exploring how trauma reshapes safety, trust, and community morale. She discusses the concept of post-traumatic growth and how finding meaning in adversity can fundamentally transform individuals. Dr. Varma also introduces the idea of "practical optimism," an approach that demonstrates how optimism can improve physical and mental health, boost longevity, and reduce the risk of major illnesses.

The conversation highlights the balance between purpose, service, and self-care, incorporating insights from the Japanese concept of ikigai. Dr. Varma offers tools for processing emotions and shares how embracing self-compassion and rest can help individuals build resilience. This episode is packed with actionable advice on moving beyond survival to thriving and cultivating purpose and joy in daily life. Don't miss this empowering discussion!

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Instagram: @doctorsuevarma

Website: www.doctorsuevarma.com

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a leading OB/GYN, integrative medicine expert, and author of The Menopause Boot Camp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age. A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz brings over two decades of experience blending conventional medicine with integrative and Ayurvedic practices. As the Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show, she's a champion for women's empowerment and public education.

Together, they explore the evolution of her career, the challenges of navigating a traditional medical system, and the transformative impact of listening to patients' full stories. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz shares insights on menopause, empowering patients to advocate for themselves, and bridging conventional and holistic approaches in healthcare. The episode highlights her passion for fostering open conversations about women's health and creating a grassroots network of support through initiatives like her Menopause Boot Camp retreats and certification programs.

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Website: https://www.thedrsuzanne.com/

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Teun Toebes, a 25-year-old nurse, healthcare innovator, and global humanitarian activist, whose mission is to revolutionize the way the world views and cares for people with dementia. Teun is the creator of the award-winning documentary Human Forever and author of the global bestseller The Housemates, both of which explore his unique journey living for over three years in a nursing home alongside dementia patients.

Teun shares powerful insights from his global research across 11 countries, offering a fresh perspective on prioritizing "quality of life" over "quality of care." Together, they discuss the societal stigma around dementia, the emotional impact of human-centered care, and innovative approaches to integrating people with dementia into communities. From intergenerational schools in the U.S. to inclusive living arrangements in Moldova, Teun highlights the global need to replace fear and medicalization with dignity, identity, and belonging.

This episode is a call to action to rethink dementia care worldwide and embrace a more compassionate, inclusive future. Tune in to be inspired by Teun's remarkable vision and unwavering commitment to humanity.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teuntoebes/?locale=nl_NL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teuntoebes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teunentoebespraat/?locale=nl_NL

Website: teuntoebes.com

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by sits down with Troy Taylor, Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal, to explore the cutting edge of fitness and strength training. With a background in leading world-class human performance teams, Troy brings unparalleled insights into leveraging technology to optimize health and longevity.

They discuss the importance of starting small and building strength through functional movements like sit-to-stands, with an emphasis on consistency over intensity for long-term success. Troy explains how Tonal's electromagnetic resistance and AI-driven personalization make strength training safe, efficient, and accessible for all fitness levels, from Olympians to everyday users.

They also discuss midlife fitness, focusing on resistance training to support longevity, cognitive function, and menopause-related health needs. Insights into how AI and data science personalize workouts and track trends round out the conversation, offering a glimpse into the future of human performance innovation.

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Website: http://www.tonal.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Rizwana Fareeduddin ("Dr. Fareed"), a trailblazer in women's health and the Executive Medical Director for Women Services at AdventHealth. With over a decade of leadership experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and healthcare strategy, Dr. Fareed is passionate about addressing health equity and advancing women's care.

Together, they dive into the pressing issue of maternity care deserts, where access to OB/GYNs and birthing centers is alarmingly scarce. Dr. Fareed sheds light on the growing physician shortage and how workforce challenges demand systemic reforms, such as integrating telemedicine and multidisciplinary care teams. They also explore changing trends in maternity, including increasing maternal age and rising health risks like obesity and hypertension, emphasizing the need for preventative care and health optimization before pregnancy.

The conversation extends to empowering women through better access to healthcare, combatting misinformation online, and embracing innovative solutions like AI in medicine. Dr. Fareed's insights inspire hope for a future where every woman can access compassionate, high-quality care.

Tune in to learn how we can collectively improve women's healthcare and advocate for lasting change.

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Facebook:: AdventHealth for Women

Instagram: @AdventHealthWomen&Children

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Timeline and a leader in nutritional science targeting mitochondrial and muscle health. With an M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, Dr. Singh has extensive experience in consumer health and biotech, authoring over 40 scientific articles and leading more than 50 clinical trials, including pivotal research on Urolithin A.

The conversation dives into the vital role of mitochondria as the powerhouses of our cells and how their function declines with age, contributing to issues like chronic fatigue and reduced muscle strength. Dr. Singh explains how lifestyle choices, including consistent exercise and a diverse diet, can positively influence mitochondrial health and boost VO₂ max, a key indicator of longevity and functional independence.

They also explore the importance of gut microbiome diversity and its role in synthesizing beneficial compounds such as Urolithin A. Dr. Singh shares his insights on the development of Urolithin A supplements, their clinical efficacy, and how precise nutrition can support those unable to naturally produce this molecule, offering a promising approach to enhancing cellular health and aging well.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Jimmy DeFalco, founder of The Awakened Father, a coaching program dedicated to helping men build strength, discipline, and resilience. Jim, a recovering addict, shares his extraordinary journey from addiction and injury to physical and mental transformation through fitness.

This episode showcases Jimmy's candid story about his tough upbringing influenced by his father's struggles with substance use, his own battle with addiction to OxyContin and Xanax, and the spiritual awakening that became the turning point in his life. He discusses his recovery process, highlighting the role of faith, mindset shifts, and using physical training to rebuild both body and mind. Jimmy also offers actionable insights on overcoming excuses, building discipline, and setting achievable goals, while sharing how his commitment to fitness has set a positive example for his own children.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their life and take control of their mental and physical well-being.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Marty Makary, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, public health expert, and prominent surgeon at Johns Hopkins University. Known for his advocacy on healthcare reform, transparency, and cost reduction, Dr. Makary has published over 250 scientific articles and garnered acclaim for his influential books, including his latest release, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets it Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.

Dr. Makary and Dr. Wright dive into critical issues in modern medicine, exploring how a focus on symptoms over root causes—such as diet and environmental factors—is affecting chronic health nationwide. They discuss the importance of preventative care, advocating for a healthcare system that prioritizes education on lifestyle and environmental health over expensive interventions. Dr. Makary shares insights on rebuilding patient trust and educating future physicians to value both work-life balance and compassionate, patient-centered care. Listen in as they explore how empowering individuals and addressing healthcare's "blind spots" can transform our approach to wellness and longevity.

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Book Link: https://geni.us/blindspots

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Federica Amati, a Postdoctoral medical scientist, AfN accredited Nutritionist, and Head Nutritionist at Zoe. Dr. Amati shares her expertise on the gut microbiome, explaining its critical role in health, including its impact on brain development, blood sugar regulation, and bone health. She emphasizes the importance of diet, describing the gut as an internal garden that needs proper nourishment, including probiotics and fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and kimchi.

They also dive into the importance of nutrition and movement for building healthy bones and muscles, particularly in childhood and adolescence, and address the growing concern of undernutrition among young women. Dr. Amati stresses the need to reconnect with food in a balanced, positive way to promote long-term health across all life stages.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Emily Jamea, a renowned sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people cultivate connection and passion. Dr. Jamea's debut book, Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion, offers insights into her approach to maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships. Together, Dr. Wright and Dr. Jamea discuss the concept of "flow state" in relationships, highlighting how couples can achieve a deep, fulfilling connection by fostering focus, attunement, and presence.

Dr. Jamea shares practical advice on navigating midlife changes, addressing the need for open communication and curiosity in evolving relationships. The conversation also delves into common barriers to intimacy in midlife—like hormonal shifts and physical changes—and explores how partners can stay passionate by embracing adaptability and vulnerability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in strengthening their relationship and rediscovering passion, no matter the stage of life.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright welcomes Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN and leading voice in women's health, specializing in menopause care and midlife health. Dr. Shepherd shares insights on helping women overcome fears about health concerns like heart disease and cancer, and how to assess readiness for lifestyle changes. The conversation highlights the importance of setting micro-goals, emphasizing that sustainable health changes require long-term commitment, often over a year.

Dr. Shepherd also explores the mind-body disconnect during perimenopause, stressing the importance of therapy, life coaching, and holistic practices to help women navigate this transition. Tune in to learn how reframing menopause as a positive transition can empower women to embrace personal growth during this critical stage of life.

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Modern Menopause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmeno

Website: www.jessicashepherdmd.com

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach, who brings her expertise in brain health and performance optimization. As a former elite triathlete, Louisa shares her journey from competing in the Beijing and London triathlons to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach. They dive into the science of human performance, discussing how EEG scans after an accident introduced Louisa to the critical connection between brain activity and athletic achievement.

Louisa and Dr. Vonda explore the impact of resistance training on brain health, neuroplasticity, and the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in promoting longevity. The importance of sleep, particularly in muscle regeneration and hormone balance, is also highlighted, along with how menopause affects brain energy and sleep patterns due to estrogen depletion. Additionally, Louisa emphasizes building cognitive and physical reserves for future health and performance sustainability.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Joe de Sena, the CEO and founder of SPARTAN, to discuss his journey as CEO of SPARTAN and his new book, "Extreme Balance". Known for his relentless drive and leadership in the world of obstacle racing, Joe shares insights from his book on how champions balance respect and fierce competition in championship success.

The conversation covers why people challenge themselves through SPARTAN races, stories of individuals transforming their lives by doing hard things, and how SPARTAN STADION races help empower women to believe in their own strength and badassery. Joe's powerful philosophy on embracing discomfort to find success and purpose will leave you feeling inspired to push your own limits.

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In the 100th episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Tamsen Fadal, author, speaker, and journalist. After 30 years as an on-air journalist, Tamsen made a bold pivot into midlife health, focusing on menopause advocacy. In this episode, she shares her personal journey of understanding menopause and what inspired her to write her book, "The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup".

Tamsen discusses how she started by asking random people in Times Square about menopause, followed by interviews with experts to represent diverse stories of women navigating this phase. The conversation highlights how many women remain unaware of what menopause truly entails, and the episode explores the need for greater education and how women can band together to elevate the conversation.

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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Peter Taglianetti, Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Broadcaster. Peter discusses his incredible NHL hockey career, raising six healthy athletes, and his unique perspective on the year-round training regimen that many young athletes face today versus when he was training as a professional athlete.

They also dive into Dr. Vonda's book "Raising a Healthy Youth Athlete". Peter shares his insights as both a pro athlete and a father, touching on everything from sports to child rearing, and even offers his views on politics. Listen now for an engaging conversation filled with life lessons from one of hockey's toughest players.

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