The Dr Vonda Show

Dr. Vonda Wright

The Dr Vonda Show is all about staying strong, resilient, and feeling good as you age. Hosted by orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy-aging expert Dr. Vonda Wright, the podcast breaks down how movement, muscle, bone health, and mindset impact your life at every stage. Through real conversations with athletes, doctors, and everyday women, Dr. Vonda shares practical, science-backed advice you can actually use to protect your health and keep doing what you love.

  1. hace 4 días

    How to Fight Chronic Inflammation As You Age | Time Bomb #2: Inflammaging

    Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book   There's a heat you can't feel until it's already aging you.   Let's talk about something quietly ticking away inside all of us. In this solo episode I'm getting into inflammaging, the second great time bomb of aging, and what happens when your body's emergency crew never clocks out. Think alarm bells ringing around the clock, sirens that never quiet down.   And here's where it gets personal: perimenopause. That's the wake-up call, the moment declining estrogen strips away one of your most powerful anti-inflammatory shields, and suddenly the fire's raging and no one tells you why.   So I'm not leaving you there. I'll walk you through the real blueprint to put those flames out: how you move, how you eat, your hormones, and how you meet your stress. Because hear me on this one. Longevity doesn't just happen to you. You build it. On purpose. By design. What we cover: - Chronic inflammation vs. acute inflammation: what your body actually needs. - Estrogen decline in perimenopause: losing your anti-inflammatory shield. - Inflammaging effects: joints, heart, brain, and metabolism. - Physical activity and myokines: your systemic fire extinguisher. - Gut microbiome diversity: fueling or fighting inflammation. - Processed sugars and inflammation: what to eat instead. - Hormone optimization: working with a clinician to calm inflammation. - Mindfulness, breathwork, and sleep: lowering inflammatory cytokines.   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  2. hace 6 días

    Harvard Doctor: Why You're Still Sick Even When Your Blood Tests Are Normal | Dr. Lucy McBride | #173

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   I sat down with Dr. Lucy McBride, Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained internist and author of Beyond the Prescription, to talk about what modern medicine keeps getting wrong and what you can do about it.   What we explore: - Why does the medical system treat patients as a bag of organs, not a whole person. - How the wellness industry mirrors the same prescriptive failures it claims to fix. - The three A's: awareness, acceptance, and agency, and why acceptance is the hardest. - How your "biography behind the biology" gives context no lab test can capture. - Why women are conditioned to tolerate suffering and how it blocks access to menopause care. - The four quadrants of your health ecosystem: Informatics, Inputs, Infrastructure, and Insight. - How brain fog and memory slips are often reversible, not inevitable signs of aging. - How to reclaim your intuition from trackers, gurus, and conflicting health advice.   About Dr. Lucy Mcbride: Dr. Lucy McBride is a board-certified internist and co-founder of the Ackerly McBride Group in Washington, DC, with over 25 years of practicing evidence-based, relationship-centered medicine. She writes the widely-read newsletter Are You Okay?, hosts the podcast Beyond the Prescription, and her debut book with Simon & Schuster publishes August 11, 2026.   Connect with Dr. Lucy Mcbride: Website: https://www.lucymcbride.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlucymcbride 💌 Dr. Lucy Mcbride Newsletter "Are You Ok?" 👉Subscribe at: https://lucymcbride.substack.com/    📖BEYOND THE PRESCRIPTION  👉Grab a copy at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Prescription/Lucy-McBride/9781668024386 Timestamps   00:00 Why Medical Information Leaves You More Confused 03:10 How Medicine and Wellness Both Fail the Whole Person 07:52 Why Primary Care Is Dying and What We Lose 09:37 The Three A's Framework: Your Roadmap to Better Health 12:23 Why Acceptance Is the Hardest Step and How It Unlocks Agency 15:49 The Patient Personalities That Work Against Your Health 20:06 The People-Pleaser Who Hides Symptoms to Protect Her Doctor 23:33 Why Women Are Conditioned to Suffer and Denied HRT Evidence 26:37 The Five Steps to Prepare for Any Doctor's Visit 43:39 Why Women in Their 30s Shouldn't Wait for Menopause 46:36 The Reference Man Problem: Why Women Get Misdiagnosed 51:20 Why Labs and Trackers Can't Replace Your Own Intuition 54:28 How Empowered Patients Fix Broken Healthcare Systems   🧴 OneSkin Target visible aging at the source with OneSkin's clinically proven OS-01 Peptide. 👉 Get 15% off with code DRVONDA at https://oneskin.co/DRVONDA 🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  3. 6 ago

    The New Science of Aging: Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny | Time Bomb #1: DNA

    Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book   Your DNA is not your destiny. It's the blueprint, but you are the master builder.    In this episode, I unpack the first major time bomb of aging, DNA changes and damage, and the small daily decisions that build an unbreakable lifestyle. We'll talk about telomeres, the protective end caps on your chromosomes, why they shrink faster for women during the menopause transition, and how movement can quite literally make your cells younger.   What we cover: - DNA vs destiny: why 70% of aging is lifestyle, not genes - Gene expression: how one workout shifts over 9,000 genes - Telomeres explained: the protective end caps of your chromosomes - Menopause and telomeres: why estrogen decline speeds cellular aging - Strength training: 90 minutes weekly linked to younger cells - Aerobic exercise: improving telomere length in six months - Longevity shields: nutrition, hormone optimization, and stress management   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  4. 4 ago

    The Vagina Coach Kim Vopni: How to Stop Leaking & Stay Strong | #172

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Kim Vopni, "The Vagina Coach" and creator of the Buff Muff Method, breaks down why the pelvic floor isn't just a Kegel muscle, it's a full system of skeletal muscle, connective tissue, and nerve supply that needs training, not just squeezing.   What we explore: - Pelvic floor anatomy: layered skeletal muscle and load-bearing function - Core breath technique: syncing breath with squats and resistance training - Tight vs. weak pelvic floor: why tension isn't strength - Bladder irritants and hydration: caffeine, alcohol, and urgency triggers - Pelvic floor physical therapy: why annual checkups matter, symptoms or not - Incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain: the three symptom buckets - Vaginal estrogen and pelvic floor training: combined menopause protocol   About Kim Vopni: Kim Vopni is known as The Vagina Coach.  She is a certified personal trainer, a menopause support practitioner, a published author, and CEO of a global pelvic health company that is helping women ditch the incontinence pads, lift without fear and stop planning their life around the bathroom. She shares information and education through her various social media platforms and her podcast Between Two Lips.  Kim also trains other fitness and movement professionals in her Pelvic Floor Fitness Pro course.   Connect with Kim Vopni: Website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimVopniTheVaginaCoach/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-vopni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VagCoach/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaginacoach Get a copy of Kim Vopni's  book, read it and then pay it forward to another woman in her life 👉https://www.vaginacoach.com/books Join Kim Vopni's Program, The Buff Muff Method 👉https://www.buffmuff.com   Timestamps   00:00 Intro 05:05 What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Is 07:36 The Real Cost of Staying Silent and Bearing the Load 13:06 What to Do If You're Leaking Now 18:15 How to Use Core Breath When Lifting 25:03 How to Actually Build the Habit 28:12 Bladder Irritants and the Hydration Myth 32:41 Why Constipation Wrecks Your Pelvic Floor 35:01 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Symptoms 39:08 Why Tight Doesn't Mean Strong 43:02 Trigger Points and How to Release Them 48:55 3 Symptom Types: Leaking, Prolapse, Pain 56:30 Why Lifters Need Pelvic Floor Care   🧴 OneSkin Target visible aging at the source with OneSkin's clinically proven OS-01 Peptide. 👉 Get 15% off with code DRVONDA at https://oneskin.co/DRVONDA 🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  5. 28 jul

    How You Can Prevent Heart Attack? The Signs and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore | Dr. Ami Bhatt | #171

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Dr. Ami Bhatt, a Yale-trained cardiologist and Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, joins me to unpack heart disease in women, from baseline labs at 18 to pregnancy as a stress test to what estrogen loss does to the heart in perimenopause. We also cover missed symptoms, statins, and how to prepare for a cardiology visit.   What we explore: - Heart disease in women: why it's the #1 killer and largely preventable - Cholesterol screening: why baseline testing should start at 18 - Lipoprotein(a): the hidden risk factor, and who's most affected - Pregnancy and heart health: preeclampsia as a predictor of future risk - Women's heart attack symptoms: why they're missed and how they differ from men's - Perimenopause and cardiovascular risk: estrogen, weight, and vascular stiffness - Statins for women: safety, side effects, and separating myth from data - Heart-healthy habits: walking, movement breaks, and non-negotiables - Cardiologist visits: how to prepare and advocate for yourself   About Dr. Ami Bhatt: Dr. Ami Bhatt is the Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, a cardiologist, and a digital health strategist. A global health leader and national systems architect, she's known for designing real-world health systems that blend digital tools, clinical insight, and human needs.   Connect with Dr. Amy Bhatt: Website: https://dramibhatt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramibhatt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramibhatt/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DramiBhatt   Watch Dr. Ami Bhatt's TedX: 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZKZ4-ryQXE   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:15 Heart Disease Kills More Women Than All Cancers 07:11 How Early Should You Start Preventing Heart Disease 11:04 Why You Should Know Your Own Numbers 17:59 Heart Attack Symptoms Women Often Miss 22:07 How to Advocate for the Right Heart Tests 28:26 Why Pregnancy Is a Stress Test for Your Heart 33:14 What Preeclampsia Means for Your Future Heart 37:04 How Dropping Estrogen Affects Your Heart Health 42:23 Why No Symptoms Doesn't Mean No Risk 50:03 How to Prepare for Your Cardiologist Appointment 53:01 Do You Really Need to Be on a Statin 57:47 Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Heart 1:02:43 The Future of Wearables and Heart Disease Detection 1:05:51 Know Your Numbers, Advocate for Your Heart   🧴 OneSkin Target visible aging at the source with OneSkin's clinically proven OS-01 Peptide. 👉 Get 15% off with code DRVONDA at https://oneskin.co/DRVONDA 🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  6. 24 jul

    Healthy Aging Master Class | Build Muscle, Stay Mobile & Live Longer

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Movement isn't a supplement to your health plan. It is the plan.  In this masterclass, I break down why sedentary living is one of the most dangerous choices a woman can make in midlife, the masters athlete studies that reframe what aging actually looks like, and the MRI images that show the difference between lean muscle and fatty tissue at any age, why estrogen falls fast, what that does to your joints and muscle, and why 35 to 45 is the critical decade and why FACE framework, is my practical blueprint for flexibility, aerobic work, carrying load, and equilibrium. What we cover: - Sedentary death syndrome and the 33 chronic diseases linked to inactivity - Mitochondria, senescent cells, and inflammation in aging - Why aging research is skewed by sedentary study populations - PRIMA masters athlete studies, ages 35 to 103 - MRI muscle scans: lean tissue vs fatty infiltration - The critical decade: why 35 to 45 matters most - Testosterone decline vs estrogen drop in perimenopause - Menopause musculoskeletal pain and hormone fluctuation - Muscle mass and VO2 max for female longevity - HIIT and training intensity for women over 40 - The FACE framework: flexibility, aerobic, carry, equilibrium - Balance and foot speed drills for fall prevention   Timestamp   00:00 Why Movement Is Medicine for Aging 03:58 Why Aging Studies Get It Wrong 06:53 MRI Scans Prove Muscle Loss Isn't Inevitable 09:36 Why 35 to 45 Is Your Critical Decade 13:44 How Male and Female Hormones Decline Differently 16:30 Why Estrogen Affects Every Organ in Your Body 19:35 Why Women Live Longer but Suffer More 22:01 What VO2 Max Says About Your Longevity 25:00 Why HIIT Matters More in Midlife 27:05 The FACE Framework for Training After 40 30:53 How to Fix Stiff Joints as You Age 34:35 Why Balance Training Prevents Falls   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  7. 21 jul

    7 Ways I Treat Arthritis Before Considering Surgery | Dr Vonda Wright | #170

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Your cartilage has no nerve endings, so you won't feel it disappearing until the damage is already done.    In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I treat arthritis in my own clinic: not with a steroid shot and a goodbye, but with a whole-person framework built over 27 years of orthopedic practice.   Too many women are told to "act their age" and stop moving when their joints hurt. That advice is a cop-out, and it's wrong. Arthritis, especially the kind that shows up fast in midlife women, has root causes we can actually address. I'm breaking down my exact seven-step approach, from hormone optimization to biologics to knowing when a joint replacement is the right call, so you can stay on the ball field instead of sitting on the sidelines.   What we cover: - Why estrogen loss accelerates cartilage breakdown in midlife women. - How glute, quad, and hamstring strength protects your joints. - Why balance and proprioception training matters with arthritis. - How anti-inflammatory nutrition reduces arthritic pain. - When cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections actually help. - How body recomposition eases joint pain. - Why PRP and stem cell dosing matters for biologic healing. - When total joint replacement is the right call, not a last resort.   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

  8. 16 jul

    Longevity Is Built in Bone: The Design Problem Every Woman Over 50 Must Solve | Dr Vonda Wright

    📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Longevity isn't a number on a calendar. It's built in bone.    In this final episode of the Unbreakable Bone Mini Series, I'm closing out everything we've covered on bone biology, the eight shields, and the osteoporosis lifecycle with the idea that ties it all together: skeletal longevity is the foundation everything else depends on.   We talk endlessly about peptides, vitamins, and the right kind of exercise, but none of that matters if your bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can't carry you through the life you want to live. In this episode, I explain why I think of longevity not as a timeline to coast through, but as a design problem, one you can actually plan for, starting now, no matter your age.   What we cover: - Skeletal longevity: why it's the true foundation of overall longevity, not just bone density. - Longevity as a design problem: planning your bone health across decades instead of reacting to loss. - Predictable fractures: the data behind hip fracture outcomes and mortality. - Lifespan strategy: building bone health from youth through menopause and beyond. - Mindset shift: moving from reacting to bone loss to designing against it.   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/   Read the book Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book    🧬 About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic sports surgeon and leading expert in women's health and longevity. For over 20 years, she has helped women build muscle, strengthen bone, and extend their health span — with science, not guesswork. Her mission is simple: help women age with power. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Vonda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/

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The Dr Vonda Show is all about staying strong, resilient, and feeling good as you age. Hosted by orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy-aging expert Dr. Vonda Wright, the podcast breaks down how movement, muscle, bone health, and mindset impact your life at every stage. Through real conversations with athletes, doctors, and everyday women, Dr. Vonda shares practical, science-backed advice you can actually use to protect your health and keep doing what you love.

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