Why bone is a master communicator and not just a frame

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Released

March 6, 2025

Duration

1h 45m

Channel

The Diary of a CEO

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Could you be losing bone strength without realising it? Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the importance of bone health and its impact on osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and longevity Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and expert on active aging and mobility. She is the author of 44 research publications and of books such as, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’. In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about creatine for women, the early signs of arthritis, how running doesn’t build muscle, and the secret cause of Alzheimer's. 00:00 Intro 02:03 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life 03:59 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm? 06:03 Training the Brain Like a Muscle 07:14 What Is Precision Longevity? 09:24 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life? 11:17 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's? 12:08 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women? 13:51 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health 19:47 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body? 21:52 What's Making Your Bones Fragile? 25:39 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health 26:42 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 27:47 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis? 29:20 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health? 34:04 What Is Osteoporosis? 35:31 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia? 36:48 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis 37:44 Smoking vs. Bone Health 38:28 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health? 39:09 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family 40:57 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain? 41:52 Prediabetes 46:12 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance 48:11 The Perfect Diet for Vonda 49:22 Ads 50:28 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity 50:48 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength 53:28 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle 55:26 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle? 56:46 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity? 59:50 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation 01:03:06 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health 01:03:57 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health 01:04:28 How to Prevent Injury While Running 01:11:45 Ads 01:13:52 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age? 01:15:44 Strategies to Promote Motivation 01:18:32 Myths About Menopause 01:21:22 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density 01:22:40 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 01:27:49 What Causes Arthritis? 01:29:09 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause? 01:30:18 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise? 01:32:55 Back Pain Prevention 01:34:21 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes 01:36:16 New Book: *Unbreakable* 01:38:42 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's 01:39:50 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause 01:41:36 How Do You Know When To Stop? Follow Dr Vonda: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pldFkf4guRb Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DOAC-Vonda-Wright-Independent-research-further-reading.pdf My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-youtube Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven ZOE - https://zoe.com PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code STEVEN40 for 40% off"

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr Vonda Wright

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• Steven Bartlett

  host

• Narrator

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🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Diary of a CEO, featuring Dr Vonda Wright and Steven Bartlett, Why bone is a master communicator and not just a frame explores make Bones Sexy Again: Creatine, Muscle, Menopause And Living Unbreakable Orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains how bone, muscle, hormones, and lifestyle interact to determine how we age—and why osteoporosis, frailty, and even cognitive decline are far more preventable than most people realize.

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