HOT For Your Health

Welcome back to HOT for your Health!  In the next episodes Dr Wright is joined by experts to talk about being 40-ish!! and How to make 40 the new 25 only HAPPIER, RICHER, STRONGER & WISER The 40th birthday is more than a milestone; it’s the beginning of an incredibly crucial decade in almost every aspect of our lives. It's time to get our SH-T together. We don’t want to be 20 again. And we don’t think many of our friends do, either! Instead, we want to apply all that hard-earned wisdom to where we are now – contemplating or enjoying our 40s. Some women start thinking about 40 the day after their 35th birthday. For others it sneaks up, lost among work and family and the chaos of life, until….OMG! Here we are. In this episode Dr Vonda Wright is joined once again by KMarie MD, surgeon and health advocate, who reviews the The 40-ish Health Checklist. Many times, turning 40 is the first formal introduction to annual preventive health (aside from OB)a nd KMarie MD details What the 40-ish checklist of health exams you should undergo?  How do you find a medical doctor you trust and align with? And much more. Dr. King is a Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine and currently serves as the Director of Quality and Chief for the Section of Liver, Pancreas and Foregut Surgery in the Department. She is the current Chief of Surgery and Surgical Quality Officer at Grady Memorial Hospital and also serves as Grady’s’ Medical Director of Surgical Quality and NSQIP co-champion. She is an US Army veteran, with service in Operation Desert Storm, and a prolific researcher in the treatment of liver and pancreatic cancers. Dr King has over 100 combined peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. She earned her medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, completed, her residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, a fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery and a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Mayo Clinic. She completed her Master’s in Business Administration at Brandeis University in Boston, MA.

In this episode of HOT for your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by serial entrepreneur Gerianne DiPiano, CEO and founder of FemmePharma. Gerianne’s work focuses on creating innovative solutions for Femme Specific health and lifestyle issues. In this conversation we focus on Femme Pharma solutions for sexual health. Gerianne Tringali DiPiano serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc. and is Chairman of the Board of Directors.for FemmePharma Holding Co, Inc. A pharmaceutical industry executive and women’s healthcare expert, Gerianne founded the innovative company in 1996 in response to the industry’s narrow focus on women’s health needs – such as contraception and hormone replacement therapy – but lack of attention to other important women’s diseases and disorders. Her passion for developing new treatment methods for healing has given hope to millions of women. Guided by her vision to provide more effective treatment options for women, FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc. is focused on improving women’s health by developing prescription pharmaceuticals that are specifically designed for women across a broad range of therapeutic categories. www.femmepharma.com

In this episode Dr Vonda Wright, the host of the HOT for your Health Podcast an founder of “Womens Health Conversations”  lays out a 4 step action plan to LiVeMORE in every moment taken from her second book “Guide to THRIVE: 4 steps to Body, Brains and Bliss. Dr Wright is a double boarded orthopedic surgeon, author, speaker and innovator focused on optimizing personal and professional performance at every age from the backyard to the ballfield to the boardroom via building physical and mental hardiness and resilience across the lifespan. She cares for athletes and active people of all ages and skill levels from youth to professional and currently serves as the inaugural Chief of Sports Medicine at the Northside Health System in Atlanta and previously served as the inaugural Medical Director of the 185,000 sqft UMPC Lemieux Sports Complex in Pittsburgh PA, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr Wright earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, served her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, including a dedicated research year, at the University of Pittsburgh and completed her training at the Hospital for Special Surgery with a fellowship in Sports and Shoulder surgery. Dr Wright has written 4 books on topics surrounding active aging and precision longevity, serves as a frequent media expert, created the non-profit, “Womens Health Conversations” which ignited a national conversation on women’s health, is the host of the HOT for your Health Podcast and performed award winning research that is reshaping the way we think of aging in this country.  Dr. Wright is married to 2x Stanley Cup Champion Peter Taglianetti and lives in Atlanta with their blended family of 6 children.

In this episode of HOT for your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is once again joined by Dr. KMarie King to talk about how to choose a doctor and get the health care you deserve.    Dr. King is a Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine and currently serves as the Director of Quality and Chief for the Section of Liver, Pancreas and Foregut Surgery in the Department. She is the current Chief of Surgery and Surgical Quality Officer at Grady Memorial Hospital and also serves as Grady’s’ Medical Director of Surgical Quality and NSQIP co-champion. She is an US Army veteran, with service in Operation Desert Storm, and a prolific researcher in the treatment of liver and pancreatic cancers. Dr King has over 100 combined peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. She earned her medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, completed, her residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, a fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery and a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Mayo Clinic. She completed her Master’s in Business Administration at Brandeis University in Boston, MA.

On this week’s episode of HOT for your Health, Dr Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Kimberly Singh, board certified plastic surgeon as they talk about Feeling Ageless: The Best in Beauty. Dr. Kimberly Singh is a native of Indiana. She completed her undergraduate training at Columbia University in New York with a degree in biomedical engineering. Dr. Singh obtained her medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was inducted into the AOA medical honor society. During medical school, she spent a year at the National Institutes of Health studying immunology. She continued her training at Emory where she completed a combined general surgery and plastic surgery fellowship. She received the prestigious Lyndon Peer Award and spent a year at Georgia Institute of Technology doing plastic and reconstructive surgery research. She has a keen interest in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery. She also specializes in body contouring and facial rejuvenation. Despite her many credentials, it is her quality of care and attention to detail which define Dr. Singh. As her patient, you will always feel respected and listened to, and never rushed. Dr. Singh is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

On this week’s episode of HOT for your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright  is joined by Dr Juliana Hauser, America’s (S)expert as they talk about Feeling Ageless: The best in Sex and Relationships. Dr. Juliana is the “girl next door” (with a PhD) -- she’s always up for a down and dirty conversation about sexuality and intimacy. As a credentialed therapist, academic, and a bonafide (S)expert, Dr. Juliana has spent decades counseling and supporting thousands of individuals on their paths to discover and own their sexual agency. Having traversed her own journey through love, loss, motherhood, and the world of academics, Dr. Juliana has come to understand that ownership over one’s own sexuality is the at the foundation of every fulfilled and confident person. She has developed a clear, action-driven method to help people of all backgrounds discover their own path to authenticity through holistic sexuality.  Dr. Juliana has been seen in multiple magazines such as Oprah, Women's Health, Martha Stewart, Self and Cosmopolitan and featured on The Drs,  and offers tips, insight and support through coaching, therapy, online courses and in person retreats.   Website is: www.dr-juliana.com

Dr Vonda Wright is joined by journalist, story- teller and podcaster Katie Fogarty for a lively conversation about the limitless, unstoppable and deeply relevant time of life commonly referred to as “A Certain Age.” Katie Fogarty run The Reboot Group, a communications consultancy that works with clients and companies to tell better career and brand stories- on LInkedIn and beyond.  She created the podcast, “A Certain Age,” in August of 2020 to highlight life after 50 and the women who are unafraid to age outloud.  

In this episode of HOT for your Health, Dr Vonda Wright is joined by the incomparable Molly Galbraith, author of “Strong Women Lift Each Other Up” for an epic conversation about building a strong mindset to build our own lives and lifting others in the process. Molly Galbraith, CSCS, is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong (GGS), the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them—including industry-leading certification programs and coaching. The “Strong Women Lift Each Other Up” philosophy is woven through the fabric of GGS, as Molly leads a team of women from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, India, and Australia. From employing and educating, to featuring, collaborating with, and investing in women, GGS is dedicated to serving their community of women from 80+ countries around the world. Molly has spoken all over the world at top conferences and prestigious universities like Yale, and she has been featured in publications like Time, People, Today, ABC, Women’s Health, and more   Where to find the book: https://www.mollygalbraith.com/book IG: https://www.instagram.com/themollygalbraith/ Girls Gone Strong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsgonestrong/ Girls Gone Strong website (articles, free courses, other resources): https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/

When you think of aging does it terrify you or do you look ahead with great anticipation?  Dr Vonda Wright is joined this week by David Stewart, the founder and the face of multi-media platform AGEIST.   He is a passionate champion of the modern 50+ lifestyle, and a leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. He frequently shares his expertise and insights, and recent speaking engagements Worldwide.   Before he launched AGEIST, Stewart was an award-winning photographer, specializing in portraits of people that combined his engineer’s precision with a refined design and visual aesthetic.   A life-long wellness and fitness enthusiast, he loves dead-lifts and makes a legendary green smoothie.   www.weareageist.com Keep up with Dr Vonda Wright and everything that is HOT for your Health!

Welcome to season 5 of HOT for your Health where Dr Vonda Wright returns to her roots of Active Aging by updating conversations with leading innovators in this relevant and exploding space.   In Episode 1 Dr Wright is joined by International Council on Active Aging CEO and founder Mr Colin Milner.     Colin Milner is CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and founder of the active-aging industry in North America. Milner is also a leading authority on the health and well-being of the older adult, and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of "the most innovative and influential minds" in the world on aging-related topics. An award-winning writer, Milner has authored more than 300 articles and his speeches have stimulated thousands of business and government leaders, industry professionals and older adults worldwide.