Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density during perimenopause—and most don’t even know it’s happening. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright breaks down how aging, hormones, and lifestyle impact bone, muscle, and brain health, and shares practical steps to stay strong, resilient, and unbreakable. From hormone therapy to lifting weights, she reveals the science-backed strategies that help women thrive at every stage of life.
About the guest:
Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-boarded orthopedic surgeon and leading authority on active aging and mobility. Her practice spans minimally invasive hip, shoulder, and knee surgery, cartilage restoration, injury prevention, and performance optimization. As founding director of PRIMA, her groundbreaking research on musculoskeletal aging is reshaping how we approach longevity and mobility. Dr. Wright has cared for athletes across the spectrum—from Division I teams and Olympic track athletes to World Rugby, the Atlanta Ballet, and even E-Sports competitors.
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Where to find Dr. Vonda Wrighthttps://www.drvondawright.com/
Instagram: @drvondawright
Pre-order her new book: https://theunbreakablebook.com/
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Topics discussed:
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Aging, Hormones & Bone Density after 30
05:35 – Defining Frailty & “Unbreakable”
09:15 – Underlying message & Practice Insights
13:54 - Muscle vs. Sedentarism
17:00 – Bone as an Organ
20:00 Bone Hormones & Brain Health
27:00 - Osteoporosis Risks & Prevention
32:20 Bone Quality vs. Density
37:23 – Estrogen, Inflammation & Musculoskeletal Aging
46:09 – Personal Story of Perimenopause
51:03 – Politics of Women’s Health
1:07:00 – Supplements for Bone Health
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