The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Strong Is Ageless: How to Age with Power, Strength & Science with Dr. Vonda Wright
Aug 11, 2025
Dr. Vonda Wright, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and expert in women's health and human performance, discusses thriving through menopause. She emphasizes the importance of strength training and proper nutrition to combat losses in muscle mass and bone density. Dr. Wright shares personal insights on empowering women to embrace aging, tackle unique health challenges, and adopt a holistic wellness approach. She also covers the significance of community support and innovative fitness practices like rucking to enhance resilience and vitality in midlife.
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Vonda’s Personal Menopause Wake-Up
- Vonda recounts hitting menopause in her late 40s after being in the best shape of her life and then experiencing severe musculoskeletal pain.
- That personal experience sparked her research focus on the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.
Estrogen Is Central To Musculoskeletal Health
- Estrogen receptors exist on muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, cartilage and related cells so all musculoskeletal tissues respond to estrogen.
- Loss of estrogen causes joint, tendon and cartilage degeneration and increases inflammation in the tissue microenvironment.
Begin Strength And Nutrition In Your 30s–40s
- Start building muscle, eating anti-inflammatory foods, and learning strength work during the critical decade (about age 35–45).
- Layer these habits early so perimenopause isn’t a sudden, overwhelming lifestyle overhaul.
