The Tamsen Show The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong
Aug 20, 2025
Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and author of 'Unbreakable', shares her expertise on women’s health and aging. She explains why strength training is crucial for burning fat and building muscle, debunking the cardio myth. Dr. Wright highlights the importance of tracking key health markers and how to manage menopause effectively. She emphasizes the role of muscle as a metabolic organ, and offers actionable tips for maintaining independence and vitality at any age. It's time to shift the focus from weight to strength!
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Menopause Is A Phase, Not A Decline
- Menopause is a dramatic, phase-like biological shift rather than a slow steady decline.
- Dr. Vonda Wright reframes midlife as a new life phase that can level out or improve with intentional investment.
Her Personal Menopause Wake-Up
- Dr. Vonda Wright described hitting a menopausal 'wall' with night sweats and cognitive lapses that pushed her to self-educate.
- She read widely (e.g., Estrogen Matters) and sought specialists when mainstream medicine offered little guidance.
Get Bone Density Early If At Risk
- If you have family history, prior fractures, eating disorders, heavy steroid use, or missed periods as an athlete, get a bone density test early.
- Start building bone early and consider hormone therapy discussions to prevent steep perimenopausal bone loss.
