Hormones, Bone Loss & Injury Risk: What Every Active Woman Needs to Know — with DR. JOCELYN WITTSTEIN

Send us Fan MailYour bones started changing before you noticed. Most women don't find out until something breaks.Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein — orthopedic surgeon at Duke and co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan — is here to change that. We dig into what perimenopause and menopause actually do to your bones, joints, and shoulders, why osteoporosis risk flies under the radar for active women, and what the research on frozen shoulder and hormone therapy is finally telling us.If you've felt "off" in your body in your 40s and couldn't explain it… this is the episode.We cover:Bone density loss in perimenopause & menopauseFrozen shoulder, hormones & why women are disproportionately affectedOsteoporosis risk factors most providers missLow energy availability & your musculoskeletal systemSleep, nutrition & exercise for long-term bone healthWhat rehab after hip surgery actually looks likeNot medical advice. Always consult your own provider.Time Stamps1:00 introduction6:12 starting the perimenopause journey12:12 why do we wait until 65 for DEXA scan?18:23 the importance of HRT 23:20 how exercise intervention helps27:33 inflammation and joint pain37:04 putting together all of the symptoms41:45 changing reception of HRT43:40 advice to former self53:20 practical advice with nuance57:32 worst health traits62:41 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCourse waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWLCONNECT WITH JOCELYN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn_wittstein_md/The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.   This show has been a long time in the making!    You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.    If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!   If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)