Episode Summary:

In this episode of Ageless Radiance Club, Bahar speaks with Dr Vonda Wright- orthopaedic surgeon, longevity expert, and leading voice in musculoskeletal health for women.

They explore why bone and muscle health is the foundation of a strong, independent life after 40, and how hormone therapy, nutrition, and proactive testing like DEXA scans can dramatically shift your ageing trajectory.

From mindset to muscle mass, this is a call to action for women to take charge of their health span with science-backed tools and informed confidence.

Buy Unbreakable Book here
Follow Dr Vonda Wright @drvondawright

Topics covered:
Musculoskeletal health as the backbone of ageing well
Why DEXA scans matter, and when to get one
Hormones, osteopenia, and bone strength
Building muscle in midlife (and why it’s critical)
Protein, supplements, and impact training
The vibrant health culture of Australian women
Empowerment through education and self-advocacy

About Dr Vonda Wright:

Dr Wright is a double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and author who specialises in active ageing. Her work empowers women to live boldly through evidence-based health and movement strategies.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome and the longevity conversation
01:52 – Why musculoskeletal health is everything
06:07 – Taking agency over your health journey
09:58 – Hormones and their critical role in ageing
13:47 – Bone density, osteoporosis, and early intervention
18:03 – DEXA scans, impact training, and prevention
23:51 – Knowledge is power: educating women at midlife
26:16 – The mindset shift: ageing isn’t decline
28:00 – Navigating access to hormone therapy
29:51 – Building muscle as a midlife superpower
34:48 – Impact vs low-impact: what bones actually need
39:11 – Protein, nutrition, and fuelling muscle growth
40:24 – Supplements: what women really need
44:34 – Why Australian women lead the wellness wave

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/l0WDRYcdtK4

 

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Ageless Radiance Club, Bahar speaks with Dr Vonda Wright- orthopaedic surgeon, longevity expert, and leading voice in musculoskeletal health for women.
They explore why bone and muscle health is the foundation of a strong, independent life after 40, and how hormone therapy, nutrition, and proactive testing like DEXA scans can dramatically shift your ageing trajectory.
From mindset to muscle mass, this is a call to action for women to take charge of their health span with science-backed tools and informed confidence.
Buy Unbreakable Book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Unbreakable-Womans-Guide-Aging-Power/dp/0593736583" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Unbreakable-Womans-Guide-Aging-Power/dp/0593736583&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746557489795000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YP-sWARdMjH4BhU4dPw2S">here</a> Follow Dr Vonda Wright&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright">@drvondawright</a>
Topics covered:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Musculoskeletal health as the backbone of ageing well</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why DEXA scans matter, and when to get one</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hormones, osteopenia, and bone strength</li>
<li aria-level="1">Building muscle in midlife (and why it&rsquo;s critical)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Protein, supplements, and impact training</li>
<li aria-level="1">The vibrant health culture of Australian women</li>
<li aria-level="1">Empowerment through education and self-advocacy</li>
</ul>
About Dr Vonda Wright:
Dr Wright is a double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and author who specialises in active ageing. Her work empowers women to live boldly through evidence-based health and movement strategies.
Chapters: 00:00 &ndash; Welcome and the longevity conversation 01:52 &ndash; Why musculoskeletal health is everything 06:07 &ndash; Taking agency over your health journey 09:58 &ndash; Hormones and their critical role in ageing 13:47 &ndash; Bone density, osteoporosis, and early intervention 18:03 &ndash; DEXA scans, impact training, and prevention 23:51 &ndash; Knowledge is power: educating women at midlife 26:16 &ndash; The mindset shift: ageing isn&rsquo;t decline 28:00 &ndash; Navigating access to hormone therapy 29:51 &ndash; Building muscle as a midlife superpower 34:48 &ndash; Impact vs low-impact: what bones actually need 39:11 &ndash; Protein, nutrition, and fuelling muscle growth 40:24 &ndash; Supplements: what women really need 44:34 &ndash; Why Australian women lead the wellness wave
Watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/l0WDRYcdtK4">https://youtu.be/l0WDRYcdtK4</a>
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Ageless Radiance Club takes you behind the velvet ropes of ageless beauty and the science of rejuvenation. I open my little black book of celebrities, surgeons, cosmetic doctors, scientists, glam squads, products and leading-edge experts that can help transform your vitality and beauty and rejuvenate you from the inside out. 

More than a destination for trusted advice, Ageless Radiance Club is a portal that connects you with a suite of solutions, experts, and choices to address your every concern about beauty, well-being, and vitality without judgment.

From skincare and injectables to bio-hacking, epi-genetics, surgery, and everything in between, the Ageless world is your oyster — and I'm here to help you open it.

More importantly, in an industry plagued by somewhat exploitive and confusing messages, the Ageless Radiance Club Podcast is a trusted source, giving you direct access to best practice experts and cutting-edge innovations in Australia and globally.

Ageless Radiance Club takes you behind the velvet ropes of ageless beauty and the science of rejuvenation. I open my little black book of celebrities, surgeons, cosmetic doctors, scientists, glam squads, products and leading-edge experts that can help transform your vitality and beauty and rejuvenate you from the inside out. 
More than a destination for trusted advice, Ageless Radiance Club is a portal that connects you with a suite of solutions, experts, and choices to address your every concern about beauty, well-being, and vitality without judgment.
From skincare and injectables to bio-hacking, epi-genetics, surgery, and everything in between, the Ageless world is your oyster — and I'm here to help you open it. More importantly, in an industry plagued by somewhat exploitive and confusing messages, the Ageless Radiance Club Podcast is a trusted source, giving you direct access to best practice experts and cutting-edge innovations in Australia and globally.