Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol

Today, you will learn why everything you thought about aging is wrong—and how to stay strong, energized, and mobile at any age. 

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, joins Mel today to give you the wakeup call of a lifetime – one that will teach you how to look, feel, and stay young forever. 

Dr. Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the world’s leading experts on mobility, musculoskeletal aging, and longevity. Her pioneering research proves that aging doesn’t mean getting weaker—it means getting smarter about how you move. 

 You’ll learn: 

• Why everything you’ve been told about aging is a lie, and how you can be stronger, healthier, and more energized at any age. 
• How to slow aging (and even reverse it) with mobility, muscle-building, and simple daily habits. 
• The best exercises for overall health & longevity—and why Dr. Wright says most people focus on the wrong things. 
• Why women are often misled about aging—and how to take control of your health before it’s too late. 
• What doctors don’t tell you about joint pain, arthritis, and how to fix it. 

Dr. Wright will break down the exercise routine scientifically proven to change the way your body looks and feels, plus a powerful mindset shift that will completely change how you view aging. 

Whether you’re 25 or 65, this episode will give you a science-backed roadmap to staying strong, mobile, and independent for life. 

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‍In this episode:

• 4:39: Changing the Conversation About Aging.
• 15:44: Dr. Vonda’s Journey From Cancer Nurse to Orthopedic Surgeon.
• 23:45: The Incredible Power of Mobility on Your Health.
• 34:09: How You Age Is In Your Control.
• 46:02: Understanding Joints and Bones.
• 48:55: Investing in Your Future Mobility.
• 51:29: How to Start Your Fitness Journey: The FACE Acronym for Midlife Exercise.
• 1:03:04: Dr Vonda’s Weekly Exercise Routine.
• 1:06:07: Debunking Myths About Joint Health.
• 1:10:11: Addressing Arthritis Holistically.

‍Featured Expert: Dr. Vonda Wright, MD

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‍Additional Resources:

• University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Benefits of Exercise and Sports
• American Journal of Sports Medicine: Age-Related Rates of Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes
• University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Masters Athletes: A Model for Healthy Aging
• Sports Health: Participation in High-Impact Sports Predicts Bone Mineral Density in Senior Olympic Athletes
• National Health Service: Why we should sit less
• Heart Research Institute: Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle
• American Heart Association: How to avoid frailty and stay strong as you age
• Aging Clinical and Experimental Research: Approaches to the diagnosis and prevention of frailty
• The National Council on Aging: How Exercise Helps You Age Well
• Harvard Medical School: Working out your brain
• Columbia University: Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognition, Even In Young Adults
• National Institutes of Health: Protein Consumption Linked to Longevity
• Johns Hopkins Medicine: Sitting Disease: How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Heart Health
• British Geriatrics Society A blueprint for preventing and managing frailty in older people
• The Globe and Mail: With muscles, 'use it or lose it' rings true
• Runner’s World: Running Preserves “Motor Units”‍
• Metabolites: The Longevity Protein Klotho: A Promising Tool to Monitor Lifestyle Improvements