The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Strong Is Ageless: How to Age with Power, Strength & Science with Dr. Vonda Wright
Aug 11, 2025
Dr. Vonda Wright, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and expert in women's health and human performance, discusses thriving through menopause. She emphasizes the importance of strength training and proper nutrition to combat losses in muscle mass and bone density. Dr. Wright shares personal insights on empowering women to embrace aging, tackle unique health challenges, and adopt a holistic wellness approach. She also covers the significance of community support and innovative fitness practices like rucking to enhance resilience and vitality in midlife.
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Vonda’s Personal Menopause Wake-Up
- Vonda recounts hitting menopause in her late 40s after being in the best shape of her life and then experiencing severe musculoskeletal pain.
- That personal experience sparked her research focus on the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.
Still Doing Spartan Races At 56
- Vonda did her first Spartan race at 56 and continues to compete, saying age doesn't require stopping challenging activities.
- She warns to train differently and harness age-based wisdom rather than assume past capacities persist unchanged.
Rucking Adds Load With Less Joint Stress
- Rucking or wearing a weighted vest raises heart rate and provides load with lower joint impact than running.
- Weighted vests also seem to calm the nervous system and mimic the evolutionary practice of carrying weight while foraging.
