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On Muscle: What Strength Really Means as We Age with Bonnie Tsui EP 158

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  • Learn more about “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters” HERE 
  • Learn more about Bonnie Tsui HERE 
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    • In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, bestselling author Bonnie Tsui joins Barbara to explore the deeper meaning of muscle—what it is, what it does, and what it reveals about how we live, age, and connect.

    Drawing from her powerful new book On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters, Bonnie shares compelling stories—from her own childhood “Muscle Academy” led by her father, to trailblazing women like Dr. Jan Todd and endurance runners like Ku Stevens. Together, they unpack how muscle impacts not just strength and mobility, but resilience, identity, and emotional well-being.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

    • Why muscle is essential for healthy aging and longevity 
    • The role of protein and creatine in maintaining strength 
    • Cultural shifts in how we define and value strength—especially for women 
    • How movement practices like running and jumping rope reveal the brain-body connection 
    • The power of adaptability in the face of aging and physical limitations 
    • And the surprising emotional truths that emerge when we examine how we move through the world 

      • LEARN MORE ABOUT AGE BETTER PODCAST   

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