The Mel Robbins Podcast

Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol

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Mar 6, 2025
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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INSIGHT

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.
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.
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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