The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong

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Maybe your workouts don’t work the way they used to. Maybe you’ve noticed stubborn belly fat, or you don’t feel as strong as you once did. Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The missing piece isn’t more cardio, it’s strength.

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on women’s health, mobility, and longevity. She joins me to share the proven formula every woman needs to burn fat, build muscle, and age strong.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
– The 3 at-home markers every woman should be tracking and what they reveal about your future health.
– Why cardio alone will never keep women healthy and what your body actually needs instead.
– The strength training strategies that help women lose fat, gain muscle, and extend longevity.
– How hormones and muscle work together to shape your future health.
– The daily habits that protect you from frailty and keep you independent.

Dr. Wright also shares insights from her groundbreaking book ‘Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power’, and the mindset shift that will completely change the way you think about aging, so you can stop fearing it and start owning it.

Whether you’re 30, 50, or 70, this episode gives you the science-backed blueprint every woman needs to stay strong, energized, and powerful for life.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Why Dr. Vonda Wright Focuses on Midlife Women
06:16 Menopause as “Menolescence” and Why It Hits Like a Brick
08:12 What Gen X Got Wrong About Fitness
10:06 Dr. Vonda’s Own Menopause Symptoms & Hormone Journey
12:31 The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Bone, Brain & Heart Health
16:15 Bone Density Risks for Millennials & Gen X Women
22:44 How to Build Strong Bones & Muscles That Last
25:32 Walking, Strength Training & the Simple Longevity Formula
39:30 How Heavy Should Women Really Lift?
44:25 FACE Formula: Flexibility, Aerobic, Carry Load, Equilibrium
47:02 Grip Strength, Push Ups & Longevity Markers Every Woman Should Test
57:45 Frozen Shoulder in Midlife, What It Is, and What Helps
01:00:01 Why Protein Is the Missing Link in Women’s Diets
01:05:50 Bone as a Hormone-Producing Organ (The Story That Changes Everything)
01:07:52 Pickleball, Cellulite & Recovery in Perimenopause
01:09:16 What “Unbreakable” Really Means

About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, and menopause advocate with over 4M followers. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the menopause conversation. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary calling for change in how we approach women’s health.
Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestsseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, The Today Show, NYT, and more.

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