In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein—orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, and Associate Professor at Duke University—for a powerful and practical conversation about bone and joint health across the lifespan. From the challenges of frozen shoulder and arthritis to the truth about running and menopause hormone therapy, this episode is your definitive guide to staying strong, mobile, and pain-free well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond. We cover: Why your joints and bones start changing after 30—and what to do about it The difference between male and female aging (and why 50 hits women harder) The role of estrogen in health, inflammation, muscle mass, and osteoporosis The truth about running and arthritis: myth vs. reality How to actually build stronger bones: plyometrics, impact, and intensity Why frozen shoulder happens and how to treat it early The supplements Dr. Wittstein actually recommends (and which ones she used to dismiss) What we’re learning about GLP-1 medications and their surprising effect on bone and joint health Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or entering perimenopause, this conversation is a masterclass in movement longevity and joint and bone preservation. Who is Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein? Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University specializing in sports medicine and women's joint health. As a leading researcher and clinician, she’s pioneered work on arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, and the role of hormones in bone and joint aging. She is also co-author of the upcoming book The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan (May 2025), a practical guide for women who want to move well and stay strong at every stage of life. This episode is brought to you by: Puori – Code DRLYON for 20% off sitewide! → puori.com/DRLYON Needed – Code DRLYON for 20% off your first order → thisisneeded.com BON CHARGE – Code DRLYON for 15% off! → boncharge.com/DRLYON Divi – Get 20% off your first order → diviofficial.com/DRLYON Find Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein at: Duke Health: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/jocelyn-ross-wittstein-md Instagram: @jocelyn_wittstein_md The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Amazon and Barnes & Noble Find me at: Instagram: @drgabriellelyon TikTok: @drgabriellelyon Facebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon YouTube: youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyon X (Twitter):
