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The Dr Vonda Show

The Dr Vonda Show

The Dr Vonda Show is all about staying strong, resilient, and feeling good as you age. Hosted by orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy-aging expert Dr. Vonda Wright, the podcast breaks down how movement, muscle, bone health, and mindset impact your life at every stage. Through real conversations with athletes, doctors, and everyday women, Dr. Vonda shares practical, science-backed advice you can actually use to protect your health and keep doing what you love.

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Hip Hurts at Night in Menopause? 5 Ways to Find Relief | Dr. Vonda Wright

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

 

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you rolled onto your side and your hip lit up? You're not alone, and you're not falling apart. Lateral hip pain is one of the most common things I treat in midlife women. 

 

In this episode, I explain what is usually going on: chronic gluteus medius tendonitis. The pain sits slightly behind the bursa, where your glute tendons attach to bone, and it can be unrelenting. I walk you through why menopause sets the stage for it, as estrogen loss leaves tendons with less collagen and less water, so they become brittle and start to fray under load. I will also share the 5 things I do with my patients in the clinic to fix it. Rest is not the answer. Active, intentional healing is.

 

What we cover:
- How to tell gluteal tendonitis from hip bursitis, and why menopause triggers it.

- Why eccentric loading heals tendons and rest doesn't.

- Why exercise and platelet-rich plasma beat cortisone shots for tendon pain.

- How strength, protein, and hormone optimization support tendon repair.

 

🎤 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/

2026-11-06
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The 4 Pillars of Better Sex in Midlife | Dr. Rena Malik

📩 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&

 

What if your sex life is one of the most honest health reports your body will ever give you? We tend to treat everything below the belly button as a mystery, something private and separate from the rest of our health. But your genitals are just another body part, and when they're working well, it means your blood flow, hormones, nerves, and brain are working well too.

 

Dr. Rena Malik, a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert, to talk about her new book, The Hard Truth. We explore why erectile dysfunction can show up two to five years before heart disease, why most women need about 25 minutes to become fully aroused, and the four pillars that form the foundation of a healthy sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence. This is your permission to stop treating sex as an afterthought. Sexual health is health.

 

What we explore:

- Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease and poor blood flow.

- How diet, exercise, pelvic floor health, stress, and sleep affect testosterone and libido.

- How to talk to your partner about sex and intimacy without starting a fight.

- How vaginal estrogen, lubricants, and libido treatments can ease painful sex after menopause.

 

About Dr. Rena Malik: 

Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon, and internationally recognized sexual health expert who treats both men and women. Through her book, podcast, and wildly popular YouTube channel, she takes the shame out of "taboo" topics and replaces it with clear science and real compassion, so you can finally care for your sexual health the same way you care for your heart.

 

Connect with Dr. Rena Malik:

Website: https://renamalikmd.com

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

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

 

📘 The Hard Truth by Dr. Rena Malik

Everything men need to know for good health, great sex, and a long life. Out November 3rd.

👉 Preorder your copy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/827946/the-hard-truth-by-rena-malik-md/

 

Timestamps

 

00:00 Can Sexual Dysfunction Be an Early Sign of Disease?

03:48 Why Do Women Take Longer to Get Aroused?

09:15 Best Diet to Boost Libido and Sexual Health

13:42 Pelvic Floor Exercises and Strength Training for Men

18:31 Low Testosterone in Men: Athletes, Aging and Testing

24:57 How Stress and Porn Affect Your Sex Drive

30:48 What Causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Microtraumas Explained

37:33 How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex and Porn

41:20 Painful Sex After Menopause: GSM Causes and Treatment

45:01 Low Libido Medications and Testosterone Therapy Explained

 

🎤 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/





2026-11-03
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The Menopause Symptom You Can't Feel: 5 Ways to Protect Your Bones | Dr. Vonda Wright

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

The fracture that happens in your 60s or 70s often starts a decade earlier.Bone loss is the menopause symptom that can change the rest of your life but you can't feel it until it's too late.

In this episode, I explain how losing estrogen throws off the balance between the cells that break down bone and the cells that build it. You can lose up to 20% of your bone density in the years before menopause and never feel it. The good news is that bone is living tissue, and I share the five things I want you to start this week to build it back.

What we cover:

- How menopause and falling estrogen cause silent bone loss.

- Why do you need a DEXA or REMS bone density test at 40, not 65.

- How strength training, impact, and protein build stronger bones.

- How hormone therapy and balance training help prevent osteoporosis and falls.

 

🎤 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/




2026-10-30
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Menopause Skin Care: How to Prevent Collagen Loss and Improve Skin Hydration | Dr. Corrine Erickson | #184

📩 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&

 

For many women, the first sign of perimenopause isn't a hot flash. It's a moment in the mirror, when a new wrinkle or duller skin hints that something deeper is changing.

 

Dr. Corrine Erickson, "The Menopause Dermatologist" and Alloy Health's dermatology medical advisor, to explain why midlife skin can change in as little as 4 months. As sun damage collides with estrogen decline, hydration drops, collagen thins, and dark spots linger. Start reading your skin as a vital sign, and let what you see in the mirror guide how you care for your whole body.

 

What we explore:

- How perimenopause skin changes show up fast, and why wrinkles reveal collagen loss in skin and bone.

- What a simple 2–3 product skincare routine for menopause looks like.

- How facial estriol and copper peptides rebuild collagen and hydration.

- Why diet, sugar, and strength training affect how your skin ages.

 

About Dr. Corrine Erickson:

Dr. Corinne Erickson is a dermatologist and the dermatology medical advisor for Alloy Health, bringing an integrative, whole-woman approach to midlife skin and hair. She has proposed the pilocutaneous syndrome of menopause (PSM) to give women language for the visible changes of perimenopause, and she reminds every patient that it's more than okay to ask about her skin, her hair, and how she feels in the mirror.

 

Connect with Dr. Corrine Erickson: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-erickson-md-faad-7028113a8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausederm

Alloy Health: myalloy.com

Alloy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myalloy

Alloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myalloy

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myalloy

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Perimenopause Skin Changes: Signs You See First
08:10 Wrinkles and Bone Loss + Best Menopause Skincare Routine
14:41 Estriol Face Cream for Menopause: Does It Work?
19:19 Menopause Skin Aging: Why Skincare Is Not Vanity
23:11 What Is PSM? Menopause Hair Loss and Hormonal Acne
28:43 How to Treat Crepey Skin + Copper Peptides Explained
37:21 Best Diet for Skin Aging: Mediterranean Diet Benefits
41:45 How Strength Training Improves Skin Elasticity
48:52 How Sugar Ages Your Skin + Skin Tags and Insulin
55:44 Menopause Hair Loss Causes: Ferritin, Thyroid, and B12

🎤 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/




2026-10-27
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The New Rules of Women's Fitness: Strength, Muscle & Training for Life | Liz Plosser | #183

📩 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&

 

For 20 years, women's fitness was sold to us as penance: count the bites, pay them back on the treadmill, lose 10 pounds by summer. That message has finally flipped, and the new one is simple: train for life, not for a number on the scale.

 

Liz Baker Plosser, former Editor in Chief of Women's Health and founder of the wellness Substack Best Case Scenario, known for translating the science into something women can actually use. We talk about the shift from cardio culture to strength culture, the fear of getting bulky, why fitness is 90% mental and emotional for her, and how to use GLP-1s without losing the muscle and bone you need for the decades ahead. Muscle cannot be handed to you. You earn it.

 

What we explore:

- How women's fitness moved from cardio and calorie penance to strength training.

- Why aesthetics and strength can coexist without shame.

 - What progressive overload looks like when you are starting from scratch.

- How to replace random workouts with a plan that actually progresses.

- Why the fear of getting bulky does not match the science.

- What GLP-1 users must do to protect muscle and bone.

- Why a DEXA scan should come before the medication, not after.

- How to spot red flags in the health content flooding your feed.

- What is coming next in wearables, optimization, and gut health.

 

About Liz Baker Plosser:

Liz Plosser is the former Editor in Chief of Women's Health and the founder of Best Case Scenario, an evidence based wellness Substack for women who want to know what actually works. She is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong athlete who writes openly about her own training, including the 300-pound deadlift she is chasing back.

 

Connect with Liz Baker Plosser:

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LizBakerPlosser

Substack: https://lizplosser.substack.com

 

Timestamps

 

00:00 Why Strength Training Replaced Cardio for Women

08:06 Is Lifting for Aesthetics Bad for Women?

15:13 Sauna Masters and Why Beginners Quit the Gym

19:34 Build a Strength Plan That Actually Works

26:53 Does Lifting Heavy Make Women Bulky?

30:13 How to Keep Muscle on GLP-1s

41:10 How to Spot Bad Health Advice Online

46:04 Wellness Trends 2026: Wearables and Gut Health

 

🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026

Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November 15-16 at Orlando, FL.

👉 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/

2026-10-20
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5 Ways to Support Your Gut, Estrogen & Bones After 40 | Dr. Vonda Wright

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

 

A colony of bacteria in your gut is deciding how much of your own estrogen you get to keep. Your bones, your tendons, and your joints are running out of that exact estrogen during perimenopause.

 

In this episode, I break down the estrobolome, the community of gut bacteria that keeps your estrogen in circulation, and the 5 things I ask my patients to do to feed it. The gut is not separate from the bone. Your gut is an endocrine organ, and it talks to your brain, your immune system, and your skeleton. The average American woman eats 12 grams of fiber a day when the therapeutic dose is 30 grams. That is a bone problem hiding as a gut problem. You are not falling apart. Your microbiome just needs to be fed.

 

What we cover:

- What the estrobolome is and how it recycles estrogen back into your bloodstream.

- Why gut health and bone health are the same conversation after 40.

- How to hit 30 grams of fiber a day without wrecking your digestion.

- Why 30 different plants a week beats eating the same high-fiber foods daily.

- How one fermented food a day outperforms an expensive probiotic supplement.

- Why added sugar and ultra-processed food starve the bacteria your bones need.

- How protein and hormone optimization still do the heavy lifting for bone density.

 

🎤 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/



2026-10-15
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Dr. Rachel Rubin: The Menopause Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore | Hormones, UTIs & Sexual Health | #182

📩 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&

 

Fewer than 5% of the women who need vaginal estrogen are getting a prescription for it. Not because it is expensive, not because it is risky, but because almost nobody was trained to talk about it.

 

Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained sexual medicine specialist. We talked about vaginal estrogen, a micro-dosed cream that saves lives and reaches fewer than 5% of the women who need it. She explains the full hormone toolbox and how to find a doctor actually trained to prescribe it. This is a conversation about shame, about language, and about the fight for a testosterone product approved for women.

 

What we explore:

- Why vaginal estrogen cuts UTIs by more than half and lowers sepsis and hospitalization risk

- How micro-dosed vaginal hormones rebuild tissue and restore healthy vaginal pH

- Why birth control, postpartum lactation, and PCOS cause the same bladder symptoms

- How bladder infections lead to falls and fractures in older women

- Why painful sex happens in menopause and how to treat it

- What belongs in the hormone toolbox: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, vaginal hormones

- How to find a menopause-trained doctor before you book the appointment

- Why there is still no FDA-approved testosterone for women

 

About Dr. Rachel Rubin: 

Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained sexual medicine specialist in Washington, DC, and one of only a handful of physicians in the country trained to care for sexual health across all genders. She teaches clinicians, publishes research, and testifies at the FDA because she believes sexual health is simply health.

 

Connect with Dr. Rachel Rubin:

Website: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRachelRubin

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drrachelrubin

 

Timestamps

 

00:00 Meet The Urologist Changing Women's Health

02:35 Vaginal Estrogen Prevents Deadly Bladder Infections

06:03 Low Hormones Hit Women In Their 30s

10:52 How Estrogen Actually Heals Vaginal Tissue

14:14 When Sex Feels Like Razor Blades

16:42 I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me

24:53 Hormone Therapy Based On Facts Not Fear

29:31 Under 6% Of Doctors Learn Menopause

36:38 Testosterone For Women And The FDA Fight

45:56 Build The Army Of Women Demanding Better


🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026

Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November 15-16 at Orlando, FL.

👉 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.

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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/



2026-10-13
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The New Rules of Preventive Medicine: Catch Disease Early & Extend Your Healthspan | Dr. Darshan Shah | #181

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Medicine trained us to wait until you're sick. Most doctors tell you to get healthy. But almost nobody tells you where to start. 

 

Dr. Darshan Shah, board-certified surgeon and founder of Next Health. We talked about how he reverse-engineered his own recovery, what peptides actually are, how red light and hyperbaric oxygen really work, and the whole-body MRI that found something in his own body days before a routine biopsy.

Stop waiting for permission from a study that will never be funded. Ask the only two questions that have ever mattered: could this help me, and could it hurt me.

What we explore:

- How peptides work, and what BPC-157 actually does in the body.

- Why sourcing and physician oversight matter more than the peptide itself.

- What a real biomarker panel includes, and why standard bloodwork misses it.

- How red light therapy reaches your mitochondria, and how often to use it.

- Why hyperbaric oxygen works, and why daily sessions are the wrong protocol.

- How to time recovery therapies around heavy strength training days.

- What whole-body MRI catches, and the scan that saved Dr. Shah's life.

- Why functional medicine and root-cause testing changed his entire practice.

- How at-home labs and AI make preventive care possible without a clinic.

- What longevity really means, and why healthspan beats lifespan.

 

About Darshan Shah: 

Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the health optimization and longevity clinic he built after fixing his own health first. He's the kind of doctor who reads the research, tests it on himself, and then tells you plainly what the risks are.

 

Connect with Darshan Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darshanshahmd

 

Timestamps

 

00:00 Why a Surgeon Built a Longevity Clinic

06:59 10 Meds, 5 Diagnoses, and Useless Labs

10:43 Is Functional Medicine Actually Woo Woo?

14:40 What Peptides Are and Who Needs Them

16:45 How Rockefeller Rewrote Medical Education

19:49 Why the FDA Pulled Peptides Off Shelves

26:16 What Red Light Therapy Does to Cells

29:54 What Hyperbaric Oxygen Actually Does

34:06 How Often You Should Use HBOT

38:29 The MRI Scan That Saved His Life

42:41 How to Start Without a Longevity Clinic

47:54 Longevity Is Healthspan, Not Extra Years


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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.

👉  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/

2026-10-06
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Frozen Shoulder in Menopause: 5 Steps to Treat It & Recover Faster | Dr. Vonda Wright

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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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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

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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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

2026-10-01
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The New Rules of Longevity: Strength, Cardio, Recovery & Skeletal Health | Dr. Vonda Wright | #180

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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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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/

2026-09-29
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How to Prevent Hip Fractures? The 7 Bone-Building Habits That Could Prevent a Fall | Dr. Vonda Wright

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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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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/

2026-09-24
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Your Skin Starts Aging Earlier Than You Think: How to Slow It Down | Dr. Carolina Oliveira | #179

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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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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/

2026-09-22
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Why Your Tendons Suddenly Hurt in Menopause? 5 Ways to Rebuild Them by Dr. Vonda Wright

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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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🧠 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/

2026-09-18
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The New Science of Perimenopause: HRT, Brain Changes & What Actually Works | Dr. Mary Claire Haver | #178

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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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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.

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Foundational. Not optional.

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

 

Read the book

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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/

 

2026-09-15
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How To Rebuild Aging Cells in 2 Weeks? | 3 Ways To Do It with Dr. Vonda Wright | Timebomb #6

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

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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.

 

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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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

2026-09-10
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Stop Exercising for Weight Loss After 50 - Do This Instead | JJ Virgin | #177

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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

https://subscribetoJJ.com

 

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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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/

2026-09-08
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Why Menopause Makes You Store More Fat - And How to Fix It | Dr. Vonda Wright | Timebomb #5

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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.

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/

2026-09-03
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How to Rebuild Your Body After Pregnancy? The Recovery Plan You Must Know About | Dr. Lara Morgan Lee | #176

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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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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/

2026-09-01
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How Does Zombie Cells Could Accelerate Aging Process? And The 3 Ways To Clear Them | Dr. Vonda Wright | Time Bomb #4

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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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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/

2026-08-27
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Eugene Teo: Afraid Lifting Will Make You Bulky? What Every Woman Over 50 Gets Wrong | EP#175

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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 

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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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🧠 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/

2026-08-25
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How to Rebuild Your Mitochondria for More Energy as You Age | Dr. Vonda Wright | Time Bomb #3

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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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🧬 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
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2026-08-20
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Your Mouth Could Be Aging You Faster: Linked to Dementia, Heart Disease & Tooth Loss | Brynn Maclennan | EP#174

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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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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/

 

2026-08-18
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How to Fight Chronic Inflammation As You Age | Time Bomb #2: Inflammaging

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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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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

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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/



2026-08-13
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Harvard Doctor: Why You're Still Sick Even When Your Blood Tests Are Normal | Dr. Lucy McBride | #173

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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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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/



2026-08-11
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The New Science of Aging: Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny | Time Bomb #1: DNA

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

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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.

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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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

2026-08-06
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The Vagina Coach Kim Vopni: How to Stop Leaking & Stay Strong | #172

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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

👉https://www.vaginacoach.com/books

Join Kim Vopni's Program, The Buff Muff Method
👉https://www.buffmuff.com

 

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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

2026-08-04
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How You Can Prevent Heart Attack? The Signs and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore | Dr. Ami Bhatt | #171

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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

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AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

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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
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2026-07-28
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Healthy Aging Master Class | Build Muscle, Stay Mobile & Live Longer

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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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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
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2026-07-24
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7 Ways I Treat Arthritis Before Considering Surgery | Dr Vonda Wright | #170

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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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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.

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
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2026-07-21
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Longevity Is Built in Bone: The Design Problem Every Woman Over 50 Must Solve | Dr Vonda Wright

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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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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

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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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

2026-07-16
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What Your DEXA Scan Numbers Actually Mean | Dr Vonda Wright | #169

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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

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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.

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

 

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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/




2026-07-14
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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Menopause: The 3 Times You're Losing Bone | Dr. Vonda Wright

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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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Foundational. Not optional.
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...

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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
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2026-07-10
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Why Women's Desire Disappears After 40 (And the Drug That Brings It Back) | Cindy Eckert | #168

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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

AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime

Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged

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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/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

2026-07-07
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The FACE Framework: The Exact Exercise Prescription for Midlife Women | Dr. Vonda Wright

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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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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.
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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/
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2026-07-02
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Zone 2 Pioneer Dr. Iñigo San Millán: The Science of Mitochondria, Aging & Metabolic Health | #167

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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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2026-06-30
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The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: What You Need to Know | Dr. Vonda Wright

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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. 

 

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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.

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2026-06-26
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Dr. Doris Day's Skin Longevity Protocol for Midlife Women : Sugar, Estrogen, and Collagen | #166

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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.

 

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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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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.

 

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2026-06-23
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The 8 Pillars of Unbreakable Bones: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know Before Menopause

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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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 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

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2026-06-21
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Did a Full Ironman at 51: Dr Iris Nafshi on Athletic Identity, Mom Guilt, and the SHERO Framework | #165

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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.

 

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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)

 

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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.

 

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2026-06-16
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Most Women Over 50 Are Lifting the Wrong Way: Here's the Protocol to Fix It

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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. ...

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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/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

2026-06-12
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Dr. Stacy Sims: The Protein Standard for Women Was Never Based on Women | #164

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

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Foundational. Not optional.

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

 

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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/@drvondawright

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

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

 

2026-06-09
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Dr. Timothy Miller: What Your Arches, Achilles, and Bunions Are Telling You About Menopause | #163

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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


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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

 

2026-06-02
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The 8 Steps Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Build Unbreakable Bones | Dr Vonda Wright

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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.

 


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- Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand

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

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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

 

2026-05-30
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Why Muscle Alone Won't Save You: The Skeletal Longevity Framework for Women Over 50 | Dr Vonda Wright

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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.

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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?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=longevity-26-may-26

2026-05-28
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The Creatine, Protein, and Lifting Protocol Every Woman Over 50 Needs | Dr. Jim Stoppani | #162

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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

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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/@drvondawright

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

Website: http://www.drvondawright.com

 

2026-05-26
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Justine Morris: Diagnosed at 28, in Surgical Menopause at 29 - What Every Woman Needs to Hear | #161

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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


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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/?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



2026-05-19
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Kayla Girgen: Why Women Over 50 Wake at 3AM, Lose Muscle, and Can't Lose Weight | #160

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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


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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/?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

2026-05-12
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Gabby Reece: Why Midlife Women Who Refuse to Be Frail Train, Think, and Live Differently | #159

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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

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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/?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

 

2026-05-05
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You Won't Take Care of Your Body Until You Believe You Are Worth It" | Dr. Arnold Gilberg | #158

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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

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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

 

2026-04-28
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Dr. Dan Ginader: Your Glutes Don't Fire and Your Kegels Are Wrong - What Midlife Women Need to Know | #157

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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

 

2026-04-21
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