About this episode

Tamsen Fadal discusses healthy aging and the unique challenges women face during menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright.

If you're in perimenopause or menopause, you've probably noticed your body changing in ways no one prepared you for. Maybe you're losing muscle despite working out. Maybe your bone density is declining. Maybe you're wondering if hormone therapy is right for you, or why your workouts aren't giving you the same results they used to. The truth is, women don't age like men, and understanding that changes everything. That's why Tamsen Fadal invited renowned orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright to The Tamsen Show. Dr. Wright explains the science behind healthy aging, strength training, muscle mass, osteoporosis, mobility, protein, and longevity, and why building strength today is one of the most important things you can do to protect your future. We cover: - Why menopause is more like a second adolescence than a slow decline - The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and hormone therapy (HRT) - Why muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of longevity - How to improve bone density and reduce your risk of osteoporosis - Why women should prioritize strength training instead of endless cardio - How much protein women actually need to build muscle - Why walking…

People in this episode

Host: Tamsen Fadal

Guest: Dr. Vonda Wright

Topics covered

• menopause
• healthy aging
• strength training
• muscle mass
• bone density
• longevity

Keywords

• perimenopause
• muscle loss
• hormone therapy
• protein needs
• grip strength
• VO₂ max
• fitness mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: hormone therapy, osteoporosis

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