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For years, we've focused on the external markers of health, but I've become increasingly obsessed with the internal landscape, specifically, how the food we eat communicates with our biology. We used to view nutrition as just calories in and calories out, but we now know it's a sophisticated signaling system that dictates our hormones, our mood, and even how we age. If you've felt like you're doing "everything right" but still feel exhausted or out of balance, the missing piece isn't your effort; it's likely the lack of foundational support for your internal "Amazon jungle", your gut microbiome.

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Amy Shah to discuss her new book, Hormone Havoc, and the simple yet profound framework she's developed to help women reclaim their vitality. We explore how moving away from restrictive diets and toward a science-backed "30-30-3" rule can stabilize your hormones, lower systemic inflammation by nearly 20%, and finally give your body the fuel it needs to thrive through perimenopause and beyond.

What we explore:

- How the "30-30-3" framework simplifies nutrition for busy women by focusing on protein, fiber, and fermented foods.

- Why eating 30 grams of protein in your first meal is a non-negotiable for mental focus and managing midlife cravings.

- Why fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt act as a "walkie-talkie" to signal your immune system and lower inflammation.

- How a daily goal of 30 grams of fiber can lower mortality by up to 10% by feeding your beneficial gut bacteria.

- The critical role of the "estrobolome", gut bacteria that specifically regulate how estrogen is processed in your body.

- Why modern medicine often overlooks practical nutrition training and why you must be your own advocate.

- How simple "hacks" like adding chia seeds or raspberries can rapidly close your daily fiber gap.

- What science says about the power of "postbiotics" found in traditional foods like sourdough bread.

About the Dr. Amy Shah:

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert who has taken the digital world by storm with her mission to help women feel less "effing tired". Through her clinical work and best-selling books, she bridges the gap between complex medical science and practical, everyday nutrition that fits into the busy lives of modern women.

Connect with Dr. Amy Shah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyshah

Website: https://amymdwellness.com/

Timestamps (placeholder)

00:00 Intro

05:40 The "criminal" lack of nutrition education in traditional medical training.

07:15 Breaking down the 30-33 Framework: Protein, Fiber, and Fermented Foods.

10:42 The Internal Amazon Jungle: How gut bacteria communicate with your brain.

14:15 Secrets of Longevity: Why the world's oldest woman ate yogurt three times a day.

18:40 Understanding the Estrobolome: The gut-hormone connection you need to know.

21:05 Fiber Hacks: How raspberries and chia seeds can lower your mortality risk.

24:30 The Protein Breakfast Rule: Why 30 grams at your first meal changes your entire day.

35:15 Practical fermented food swaps for those who don't like kimchi.

46:30 Why your best years and your best work are still ahead of you.

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Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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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I've spent years focusing on your external mobility, but I've become obsessed with the world living inside you. We used to think of the gut as just a digestion tube; now we know it's a thriving ecosystem and a metabolic pharmacy that dictates your weight, mood, and longevity. If you're doing "everything right" but still struggling with energy, the issue isn't your willpower, it's your microbiome.

In this episode, I sit down with researcher Dr. Karen Corbin to decode the gut's "black box." We're moving beyond basic digestion to explore how fiber triggers the same satiety hormones as modern weight-loss injections. Stop viewing food as mere calories and start seeing it as fuel for your internal garden. It's time to stop fighting your biology and start partnering with your bacteria to design a resilient future from the inside out. What we cover: - How your gut bacteria produce Butyrate, a "magic" compound that heals the gut and lowers inflammation.

- The science of how fiber and resistant starch signal your brain to feel full and satisfied.

- Why ultra-processed foods are "too easy" for our bodies to digest, leading to metabolic disaster.

- Why "industrial milling" is the hidden enemy of metabolic health, turning even "healthy" grains into rapid glucose spikes by making them too easy to digest. - Why your choices at dinner determine your blood sugar response to breakfast the next morning, proving that your microbiome works on a 12-to-24-hour cycle.

- Understanding that because every person's "internal garden" is unique, the same "healthy" food can cause a sugar spike in one person while keeping another perfectly stable.

- Exploring the deep connection between the health of your microbiome and the energy-producing engines in your cells that drive your vitality.

About Dr Karen Corbin:

Dr. Karen Corbin is a PhD researcher and keynote speaker at the forefront of precision nutrition with Advent Health. She has dedicated her career to decoding the "black box" of the microbiome, revealing how our internal pharmacy dictates metabolic health and longevity.

Connect with Dr Karen Corbin: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karen-corbin-phd-rd-75229111

Website: https://www.geeksthatspeak.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro

01:46 Meet Your Microbes: The Colon as a Metabolism 'Show'

05:58 How the Microbiome 'Talks' to You: SCFAs, Bloodstream & the Vagus Nerve

09:28 Feed the Good Guys: Fiber, Mucus Barrier & 'Leaky Gut' Explained

14:23 Aging, Exercise, Antibiotics & Hormones: What Changes in Perimenopause

18:27 Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Synbiotics: Yogurt, Capsules & What Actually Helps

22:24 Can You Test Your Microbiome? The Limits of Diagnostics & Expensive Probiotics

27:29 Diet Can Remodel Your Gut: The 4 Research-Backed Levers

32:12 Does Food Order Matter? + CGM Lessons on Carbs, Protein, and Spikes

35:48 Practical Breakfast Upgrades: Oats, Flax, Nuts, and Easy Wins

37:00 Calories Aren't One-Size-Fits-All: Microbes, Absorption, and Weight Differences

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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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Through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, I've seen how many health challenges go unspoken. Body odor, vaginal health, and the shame and silence around them are not small issues. They affect confidence, relationships, and how women move through the world.

In this conversation, Shannon and I explore how a simple clinical observation became a breakthrough in understanding how odor works on the body. We discuss why women were taught to mask symptoms instead of understanding their source and how deeply stigma has shaped the way they experience their own bodies.

Shannon shares her journey from clinical practice to building products based on physiology rather than marketing myths. We also talk about the power of listening without judgment and giving women the language, knowledge, and permission to understand their bodies without embarrassment.

What we cover:

- How Shannon's clinical practice revealed a hidden but widespread problem for women

- Why odor is a bacterial issue, not a hygiene failure

- The difference between masking symptoms and addressing root causes

- How shame has shaped women's health messaging for decades

- Why the vulva, skin folds, and external body deserve the same scientific attention

- What it takes to challenge medical dogma as a woman physician

- The leap from medicine to entrepreneurship and the resistance along the way

- Building products that respect women's intelligence and lived experience

- Why listening to patients changes everything

- How confidence, dignity, and health are deeply connected

About Shannon Klingman:

Dr Shannon Klingman is an OB-GYN, innovator, and founder of Lume. She brings a rare blend of clinical insight, scientific rigor, and fearless honesty to women's health. Her work has helped millions of women better understand their bodies, free from shame, misinformation, or outdated advice.

Connect with Shannon Klingman:

Website: https://lumedeodorant.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannon_klingman_md

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannon.klingman.md

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:27 The Birth of Lume: A Revolutionary Idea

05:42 Developing the Product

08:12 Facing Skepticism and Rejection

10:53 Breaking Through with Marketing

17:40 Scaling and Team Building

25:11 Balancing Family and Business

28:56 The Reality of Entrepreneurial Success

31:12 Personal Health and Lifestyle Changes

35:22 Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

45:06 Future Aspirations and Reflections

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity Today I want to talk with you about how women age, and why so many of us feel surprised by what happens to our bodies in midlife.

This is not an episode about chasing youth or fearing wrinkles. It is about understanding why women are not taught how longevity really works in our bodies, and why the years leading up to menopause matter far more than we were ever told. I have learned, through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, that we are not simply smaller versions of men. Our biology has often been overlooked in longevity research, even though estrogen quietly influences nearly every system that determines how strong, mobile, and independent we remain as we age. I want you to know this. Aging is not something that happens to you. It is something you can shape. With the right information, a few consistent habits, and a deeper understanding of your own body, you can build strength and resilience that carry you forward for decades.

If you have ever felt like your body changed without warning, like the advice that once worked no longer does, or like aging has been framed as something to fear, this episode is for you.

My hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling informed, supported, and empowered to age with strength, clarity, and confidence.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Female Longevity

02:06 The Unique Aging Process of Women

03:19 Critical Data Points on Female Longevity

07:08 10 Essential Principles of Female Longevity

07:56 The Critical Decade: 35-45

09:27 The Role of Estrogen in Longevity

11:27 Body Composition Changes in Midlife

12:45 Mitochondria and Female Energy

13:49 Muscle Strength and Longevity

14:55 Cardiovascular Fitness and Lifespan

15:36 Brain Health and Estrogen

16:37 Inflammation and Aging

17:56 Modifying Biological Age

19:42 Conclusion: Designing an Unbreakable Future

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity There's a moment many women reach in midlife where things don't feel wrong but they don't feel right either. Digestion changes. Bloating appears out of nowhere. Sleep feels lighter. Inflammation lingers. And no one ever told us these systems might all be connected. I sat down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert, to talk about a topic that is still vastly underexplored in women's health: the gut microbiome during perimenopause and menopause.

So many women are told their digestive symptoms, inflammation, mood changes, or recurrent infections are just "part of aging." What Cynthia makes clear is that these experiences are deeply rooted in physiology and that when we understand what's happening, we're no longer powerless. This conversation matters because it replaces dismissal with clarity and fear with context. We examine how this topic shows up in daily life:

- Why declining estrogen affects gut barrier integrity, immune response, and inflammation

- How "leaky gut" can contribute to bone loss, autoimmune risk, and metabolic changes

- The connection between gut health, mood, anxiety, and neurotransmitter signaling

- Why fiber and short-chain fatty acids become more important in perimenopause and menopause

- How fermented foods can support microbiome diversity and recovery after stress, illness, or antibiotics

- The gut–vaginal microbiome connection and why improving one can support the other

- How chronic stress and unprocessed trauma can accelerate hormonal aging and menopause timing

About Cynthia Thurlow: Cynthia Thurlow, NP is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and educator specializing in women's health, hormones, and longevity. Her work bridges functional and conventional medicine, with a focus on helping women understand the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause through a science-based, compassionate lens.

📘 Book - The Menopause Gut

Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:

Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

Twitter: https://x.com/_cynthiathurlow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CynthiaThurlow

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:30 What the Gut Microbiome Really Is (and Why It Matters for Whole-Body Health)

05:52 How Perimenopause Triggers Early Changes in the Gut Microbiome

15:23 Practical Gut Health Tips: Diet, Sugar, Sleep, and Inflammation

20:19 Alcohol, Emotional Awareness, and Its Impact on the Microbiome

26:03 Food as Comfort: Emotional Eating, Reflection, and Gut Health

27:52 Vaginal Microbiome Explained: Its Connection to Gut Health

30:26 Stress, Cortisol, Bone Health, and the Gut-Brain Connection

33:11 How Trauma Creates Long-Term Effects on the Body and Microbiome

40:28 Processing Trauma in Healthcare Workers and Physical Health Outcomes

45:02 Healing the Gut Through Awareness and Lifestyle Changes

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come. Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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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There's a quiet shift many women notice in midlife that rarely gets talked about in the doctor's office, changes in their mouth. Gums that feel more sensitive. Teeth that suddenly seem fragile. Dryness, inflammation, or dental issues that appear despite "doing everything right." I sat down with Dr. Carlos Melendez, a general dentist and practice owner, to talk about what really happens to oral health during perimenopause and menopause, and why women are so often left without explanation when changes begin. Women are frequently told that dental issues are about hygiene alone, or that worsening gum or tooth problems are just "bad luck." This conversation matters because it reframes oral health as part of whole-body health. When women understand the hormonal and physiological drivers behind these changes, they're empowered to protect not just their smiles, but their overall health as they age.

We examine how this topic shows up in daily life:

- How hormonal shifts in menopause affect gum tissue, bone, and oral inflammation

- Why dry mouth becomes more common and why it matters for tooth and gum health

- The connection between estrogen loss, bone density, and jawbone health

- How chronic inflammation in the mouth can impact whole-body health

- Why routine dental changes in midlife deserve deeper evaluation, not dismissal

- How preventive dental care needs to evolve during perimenopause and menopause

- Why collaboration between medical and dental care is essential for aging well About Dr. Carlos Melendez: Dr. Carlos Melendez is a general dentist and practice owner with extensive experience caring for adult patients across all life stages. His work focuses on preventive care, patient education, and understanding how systemic health directly impacts oral health, especially in midlife and beyond. Connect with Dr. Carlos Melendez: Website: https://www.nonasmiles.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-melendez-473523178/

Timestamps (will update once final draft is available)

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:30 Why Dental Health Changes in Midlife

00:05:10 Hormones, Gums, and Oral Inflammation

00:09:40 Estrogen Loss and Jawbone Health

00:14:20 Dry Mouth, Saliva, and Tooth Protection

00:18:30 Gum Disease and Systemic Inflammation

00:24:10 Preventive Dental Care During Menopause

00:29:40 What Dentists Wish Women Knew About Menopause

00:35:20 Advocating for Your Oral Health

00:41:10 Practical Tips for Maintaining Oral Health

00:47:21 Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.

Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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/

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity This is a conversation many women don't realize they need until something starts to feel off. I sat down with Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist known as The Vagina Whisperer, to talk about a part of women's health that quietly affects how we move, train, recover, and age. It is rarely discussed until symptoms begin to interfere with daily life.

We explore the life stages when pelvic health is most vulnerable, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, athletic training, and menopause, times when women are often told to accept changes without explanation. Sara offers clarity on how the pelvic floor adapts through these transitions and how early, thoughtful support can make a real difference. This episode provides perspective, reassurance, and a path forward to better understand your body, helping you move more confidently through every stage of life.

We examine how pelvic floor health shows up in daily life:

- How leaking, pain, and pressure reflect coordination issues rather than personal failure

- Why athletes and active women experience pelvic floor symptoms more often than expected

- How breathing patterns and pressure management affect strength, stability, and comfort

- What pregnancy and postpartum recovery actually demand from the pelvic floor

- How menopause changes tissue health, sensation, and support

- Why pelvic floor care influences longevity, mobility, and confidence as we age About Dr. Sara Reardon: Sara Reardon, PT, DPT, also known as The Vagina Whisperer, is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and leading voice in women's pelvic health. With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps women better understand their bodies and address pelvic floor issues across pregnancy, postpartum, athletics, and midlife.

📘 Book - Floored

A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Stage

https://bookshop.org/p/books/floored-a-woman-s-guide-to-pelvic-floor-health-at-every-age-and-stage-sara-reardon/09911e60d8d44350

Connect with Dr. Sara Reardon:

Website: http://thevagwhisperer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-reardon-pt/

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:55 Why Pelvic Floor Health Is Ignored in Women's Healthcare

00:10:40 Pelvic Floor Myths Women Still Believe

00:16:25 Symptoms Women Are Told to Normalize

00:18:15 Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy: What to Know

00:24:48 Pelvic Floor Health in Menopause

00:29:08 Empowering the Next Generation

00:31:59 Bathroom Habits That Can Damage Your Pelvic Floor

00:37:28 Do Kegels Actually Work for Pelvic Floor Strength

00:40:26 Simple Pelvic Floor Exercises You Can Do Every Day

00:46:58 How to Advocate for Pelvic Floor Health With Your Doctor

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📖 Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power

Dr. Vonda Wright's newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.

👉 Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com

About Dr. Vonda Wright:

I'm Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women's healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I've helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you'll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come. Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/

Read Dr. Vonda Wright's 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/

Today's conversation is one I believe every woman deserves to hear - regardless of age, stage, or current health status.

I sat down with Meghan Rabbit, an award-winning health journalist and the author of The New Rules for Women's Health, to talk about something many of us feel but rarely name clearly: modern medicine was not designed with women in mind - especially across midlife.

This isn't about blame. And it isn't about distrust of doctors. It's about understanding the system we are navigating, and learning how to advocate for ourselves within it.

Meghan brings a rare perspective to this conversation. She has spent years interviewing hundreds of clinicians and researchers across women's health, brain health, heart disease, menopause, autoimmune conditions, and longevity. What she uncovered is both sobering and empowering: women have been left out of research, diagnostics, and treatment models for decades, but knowledge changes outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about why women must become active participants in their own healthcare, not passive recipients. We explore what it means to be the "CEO of your health" - tracking symptoms, preparing for appointments, understanding your body, and engaging in true shared decision-making with your clinicians.

We also walk through the body systems where these gaps show up most clearly:

- Why women represent the majority of Alzheimer's cases—and what midlife has to do with brain health

- Why heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet awareness is declining

- How menopause is a neurological transition, not just a hormonal one

- Why autoimmune disease disproportionately affects women—and why answers are still lagging

- How gut health, bone health, hormones, and the brain are deeply interconnected

About Meghan Rabbitt:

Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She specializes in writing about women's health and wellness, and her work has appeared in many national publications, including Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and more. She's known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information, and for telling stories that help readers better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.

📘 Book - The New Rules of Women's Health

Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734289/the-new-rules-of-womens-health-by-meghan-rabbitt-foreword-by-maria-shriver/

Website: https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/

Substack: https://substack.com/@meghanrabbitt

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:28 The Origin Story of the Women's Health Manifesto

00:03:58 Challenges in Women's Health Research

00:09:30 Empowering Women to Take Charge of Their Health

00:18:37 The Importance of Tracking Symptoms and Shared Decision Making

00:24:44 Brain Health and the Impact of Estrogen

00:29:53 The Importance of Exercise for Brain Health

00:32:08 The Role of Hormones in Heart Health

00:39:42 Autoimmune Diseases and Women's Health

00:45:40 Empowering Women Through Knowledge

00:50:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Hot For Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and bestselling author known for translating complex hormone science into actionable, empowering care for women. Together, they explore what's actually happening in a woman's body during perimenopause and midlife—and why so many symptoms are misunderstood, dismissed, or normalized when they shouldn't be.

Dr. Snyder breaks down the hormone–brain–metabolism connection, explaining how blood sugar dysregulation, chronic stress, and neuroinflammation contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, migraines, and stubborn weight gain. The conversation reframes hormone health as a systems issue—not just estrogen levels—and highlights the role of daily habits, nervous system regulation, nutrition, movement, and circadian rhythms in restoring balance. They also discuss why women need better education, better data, and better advocacy during this transition.

This episode offers a grounded, science-backed roadmap for understanding midlife hormones—not as a decline, but as a powerful opportunity to recalibrate, reclaim energy, and build long-term resilience and health.

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In this episode of Hot For Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with her friend and colleague Dr. Juliana Hauser, a licensed couples and family therapist, renowned sex educator, and author of A New Position on Sex. Together, they reframe sexuality as a vital component of whole-person health, longevity, and self-development—not just a set of sex acts.

Dr. Hauser introduces her holistic framework for understanding sexuality, including the importance of agency, connection, and self-trust, and explains why sexual health deserves the same attention as other medical "vital signs." The conversation dives into how culture, aging, hormones, and lack of education shape our relationship with desire and pleasure, especially in midlife and menopause. With compassion and clarity, they explore how learning to identify your personal "yums and yucks" can transform not only intimate relationships, but your relationship with yourself.

This episode is an invitation to rethink sexuality as a lifelong pathway to authenticity, connection, and well-being.

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