113: Debunking Menopause Grifters: Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf delve into the claims and marketing tactics used by two high-profile menopause experts and social media influencers, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright. They explore and critique various aspects of their advice, including the advocacy for supplements like turmeric and collagen, the promotion of hormone therapy, and questionable exercise prescriptions. The hosts analyze the scientific validity of their claims, the potential harms, and the prevalence of fearmongering in their messaging. The episode aims to empower listeners to become more critical consumers of health information, especially in the menopause space.Sign Up for Our Free Strength Class THIS FRIDAY!Follow us on InstagramReferences:Episode 37: Plyometrics – Get More Bang for your BonesEpisode 96: Bone Density Grifters – Introducing the Grift-O-Meter!Episode 103: Do Weighted Vests Do Anything For Us?Episode 109: Hot Flashes, Cold Facts: Menopause Myths That Won’t DieEpisode 110: Fact Checking Female-Specific Training & Nutrition Advice with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhDEpisode 111: Make Stacy Sims Make SenseThe Pause LifeCalorie Restriction with or without Time-Restricted Eating in Weight LossInflammatory mechanisms linking obesity and metabolic diseaseThe power of creatine plus resistance trainingThe Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance TrainingDose-Response of creatine supplementation on cognitive functionEffects of Collagen Supplements Dietary Supplementation with Specific Collagen PeptidesOral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptidesSpecific Bioactive Collagen PeptidesVonda WrightThe musculoskeletal syndrome of menopauseSingle Leg BalancingManaging Menopausal Skin ChangesTopical estrogen for skin agingDr. Wright Instagram Posts:MSK Syndrome of MenopauseF.A.C.E.Estriol for faceCanyon RanchBone DensityHip FractureStep DownWeighted VestsGrip Strength