What if your midlife aches and pains weren’t random, but part of a predictable, biological syndrome? Meet MSM: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — a concept identified and named by Orthopedic Surgeon and Menopause Champion Dr. Vonda Wright. In this episode, Sandi and Beth break down why your body feels different, what’s happening inside your cells, and the simple, evidence-based steps that can help you stay strong, mobile, and confident through this stage and beyond. You’ll leave feeling informed, validated, and empowered.

• Wright, V. (2025). Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power. New York: Random House. ISBN: 9780593736586. Random House

• Haver, M. C. (2024). The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts. New York: Harmony/Rodale/Convergent. ISBN: 9780593796269. Google Books+1

• The Menopause Society — https://www.menopause.org/ The Menopause Society+1

• International Menopause Society — https://www.imsociety.org/