What if weak bones and muscle loss aren't just "normal aging" but the result of decades of misinformation? In this episode double board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright joins Dr. Mary Claire Haver to shatter the myth that frailty, fractures, and decline are inevitable for women in midlife. Dr. Wright explains why women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in just five years after menopause—and more importantly, what we can do to prevent it. She reveals how stress, inadequate nutrition, and neglecting strength training and hormonal health create the very outcomes we've been taught to accept as unavoidable. From the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause" that affects 70-80% of women (yet most doctors never discuss) to the science of building bones through strategic lifting, Dr. Wright provides the blueprint for aging with power instead of resignation. Guest links: * Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.surgeon.drvondawright.com/about * Dr. Vonda Wright (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/ Books * Unbreakable: A Women's Guide To Aging With Power, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author * Younger in 8 Weeks, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author * Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author * Guide to THRIVE: 4 Steps to Body, Brains and Bliss, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author * Masterful Care of the Aging Athlete: A Clinical Guide, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author * Raising a Healthy Youth Athlete, by Dr. Vonda Wright https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/author For full show notes, please visit https: https://bit.ly/46fsxsS Never miss an episode—sign up for The ’Pause Life Newsletter: https://thepauselife.com/pages/newsletter Medical Disclaimer: The information, including opinions and recommendations, on this platform is meant for informational and educational purposes only. Mary Claire Media, LLC, the unPAUSED podcast, and The ’Pause Life are not medical organizations. Medical advice or medical diagnosis cannot be provided to you through the platform, any associated website, or customer portals. Using this platform does not establish a patient-physician relationship.