Beyond Muscle: Women, Sport & Longevity Revolution

This roundtable dives into women's health and performance, with leading guests discussing how female athletes break barriers in sports and overcome challenges tied to training, nutrition, mental health, and identity. Host Dana Jones moderates a lively panel with Dr. Abbey DeBruin (orthopedic surgeon), Alex Larson (dietitian and endurance athlete), and Katie Armstrong (hormone health coach), exploring topics such as the unique needs of women's physiology, cycle tracking, injury prevention, and the power of positive role models. The conversation wraps with practical advice for athletes at all stages—championing muscle-building, balanced nutrition, and embracing authentic self-expression on the journey to lifelong health and athletic longevity.About Dr. Abbey DeBruinDr. Abbey DeBruin is an orthopedic surgeon based in Green Bay and a Kaukauna native. She trained at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Virginia, where she served as a team doctor for UVA and James Madison University.She treats athletes of all ages, specializing in ACL and multi-ligament knee injuries, meniscus tears, patellofemoral instability, AC joint separations, shoulder instability, and female-athlete injuries. Her surgical expertise includes osteotomies, rotator cuff and labral repairs, knee replacements, shoulder replacements, and the MISHA procedure for early knee arthritis.Dr. DeBruin’s passion is helping people stay active—whether returning athletes to sport or getting older adults back to the activities they love.https://osmsgb.com/doctors/abbey-debruin-md/About Katie ArmstrongKatie Armstrong is a lifelong athlete and women’s performance coach who guides midlife women through the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause with a focus on strength, metabolic health, and longevity. As a former triathlete and yoga teacher, she brings a unique blend of grit, grace, and evidence-based insight to the conversation.https://www.inspiredliving.coach/IG: @katie_armstrongfitnessAbout Alex LarsonAlex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian who felt her calling the moment she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin and has leaned into this mission of serving endurance based athletes.. She works with endurance athletes on fueling for improved performance and body composition through a flexible eating style. She has worked with athletes from all over the U.S. and in over 15 different countries and her herself has completed 20+ triathlons including Ironmans and multiples 10K and half marathons. Her clients fall back in love with their sport and life again.https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/IG: @alexlarsonnutritionDana’s Links:⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠Podcast Disclaimer:The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.