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The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 18, 2026 · 01:20:53
Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks
Mel Robbins welcomes back orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright for a science-backed protocol to feel stronger and look younger. Dr. Wright explains how muscle is the most powerful anti-aging tool and reveals the silent bone density loss women face around perimenopause. She outlines a practical plan requiring just two days a week of strength work, promising noticeable results in as little as four weeks.
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Highlights
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Dr. Wright explains that muscle is the single most powerful tool for fighting aging, and you can build it significantly with just two days per week of strength training.
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Dr. Wright reveals that women silently lose up to 20% of their bone density during the years surrounding perimenopause, drastically raising the risk of fractures.
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Dr. Wright debunks the pervasive myth that getting weaker and more fragile is an unavoidable part of aging, insisting that your body retains the ability to rebuild at any age.
Misc
✧Dr. Wright has treated over 100,000 patients and studied thousands more.
✧She returns to the podcast as one of the most popular expert guests ever featured.
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