#375: Muscle Is Medicine: The TRUTH About Aging, Hormones & Lifelong Strength (How Mobility Can Save Your Future) | Dr. Vonda Wright Reveals All
Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, elite sports doctor, and a passionate advocate for redefining how we age. Dr. Wright’s philosophy goes far beyond the operating room—she believes that saving our mobility is truly what saves us from the ravages of chronic disease and a life of unnecessary pain. Fresh from the operating room and still in her scrubs, she sits down to share her mission: empowering women (and men!) with the knowledge and actionable habits that protect our strength, bones, and brains as we move through midlife and beyond.
Together, we dig into the real-life strategies that keep your joints happy and your body resilient at any age. Dr. Wright reveals why protein is non-negotiable, how even a couple of heavy lifting sessions a week can recompose your body, and why seven days without added sugar just might be the reset your joints are crying out for. We don’t shy away from the tough stuff, including the realities of perimenopause, overcoming midlife pain, and the powerful, too-often-misunderstood role of hormone optimization.
If you want to feel strong, clear-headed, and genuinely excited about your next decade, this episode is loaded with encouragement, science-backed wisdom, and practical advice—no matter where you’re starting from.
Learn more from Dr. Vonda Wright below:
Website: https://www.drvondawright.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en
Books: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author
What We Discuss:
Saving mobility to prevent chronic disease ... 00:07:17
Empowering women in healthcare decisions ... 00:09:04
Focusing on women’s strength, aging, and research ... 00:11:23
Master athletes: mobility impact on aging bones and brain...00:12:12
MRI evidence: active vs. sedentary muscle ... 00:15:51
Can seniors regain strength? Real-life transformation ... 00:19:54
Nutrition basics: protein, sugar, and inflammation ... 00:27:53
Critical decade: 35–45 and early warning signs ... 00:42:16
Hormone optimization and bone health ... 00:48:37
Dr. Vonda’s personal menopause journey ... 00:52:08
Lifting, sprinting, and body recomposition ... 00:58:10
Fitness advice: women vs. men, VO2 max, and frailty ... 01:00:05
Rapid fire: exercise tips, nutrition, aging myths ... 01:05:41
Book announcement and key takeaways ... 01:09:09
Final thoughts: It’s never too late ... 01:10:03
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