Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and expert on mobility and aging, shares groundbreaking insights on how to defy aging. She dispels myths surrounding health decline, emphasizing that staying strong and mobile is achievable at any age. Discover the crucial role of movement in maintaining vitality, effective exercises for longevity, and empowering joint health through daily habits. Wright's approaches encourage listeners to view aging as an opportunity for smart living rather than deterioration.
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Aging Myths
A pervasive myth exists that aging inevitably leads to frailty and decline.
Dr. Wright argues aging is natural; it's how we age, by staying active and vital, that matters.
insights INSIGHT
Movement and Aging
We don't age because of time passing but due to decreased movement.
Humans are designed to move, evidenced by our strong lower body muscles.
question_answer ANECDOTE
The Future of Women
Dr. Wright recounts seeing frail, elderly women with broken hips, often incontinent and sometimes with dementia.
These women express regret and urge their daughters not to let the same happen to them.
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Dr. Vonda Wright's 'Guide to Thrive' offers a comprehensive six-month program designed to enhance body, brain, and bliss through four practical steps. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical health, mental well-being, and emotional balance, providing readers with actionable advice on movement, nutrition, mindset, and emotional intelligence. The book also invites readers to join an online fitness and nutrition club for personalized support.
Fitness after 40
how to stay strong at any age
Vonda Wright
Unbreakable
Jenni Rivera
Today, you will learn why everything you thought about aging is wrong — and how to stay strong, energized, and mobile at any age.
Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, joins Mel today to give you the wakeup call of a lifetime – one that will teach you how to look, feel, and stay young forever.
Dr. Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the world’s leading experts on mobility, musculoskeletal aging, and longevity. Her pioneering research proves that aging doesn’t mean getting weaker — it means getting smarter about how you move.
You’ll learn:
Why everything you’ve been told about aging is a lie, and how you can be stronger, healthier, and more energized at any age.
How to slow aging (and even reverse it) with mobility, muscle-building, and simple daily habits.
The best exercises for overall health & longevity — and why Dr. Wright says most people focus on the wrong things.
Why women are often misled about aging — and how to take control of your health before it’s too late.
What doctors don’t tell you about joint pain, arthritis, and how to fix it.
Dr. Wright will break down the exercise routine scientifically proven to change the way your body looks and feels, plus a powerful mindset shift that will completely change how you view aging.
Whether you’re 25 or 65, this episode will give you a science-backed roadmap to staying strong, mobile, and independent for life.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
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