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The Gabby Reece Show

#336 The Secret To Building Lifelong Strength, Aging With Power, and Becoming UNBREAKABLE | Dr. Vonda Wright

The Gabby Reece Show

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Nutrition, Wellness, Performance, Fitness, Health, 197246, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 954 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Orthopedic Surgeon, author and advocate Dr. Vonda Wright joins Gabby to discuss her new book Unbreakable, which speaks about the tools that can be used to reframe the way women acknowledge and address the aging process. From everyday tips to daily supplements and routine fit tips, this insightful conversation provides not only a new perspective on aging but a blueprint for tangible improvement. Beyond the concept of aging, Dr. Vonda Wright explores the concepts of vitality and strength, elements that Dr. Wright admits often get overlooked in the discussion around women and aging. In short, this episode celebrates the wisdom that comes with aging while spelling out steps women can take today to protect their health, strength and futures. Don’t miss this impactful episode of The Gabby Reece Show. 

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  • 00:00 - The Narrative of Longevity vs. Anti-Aging
  • 04:16 - The Power of a Single Image
  • 08:58 - The Psychological Aspect of Aging
  • 20:48 - The Problem with the Current Narrative about Longevity
  • 28:44 - The Reality of Chronic Illnesses
  • 39:10 - The Unforeseen Dangers of Osteopenia
  • 58:00 - The Catalyst for Writing "Unbreakable"
  • 01:13:30 - The Key to Being Unbreakable

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0:00.0

When you think of men living longer, we get to call it longevity. When you think of women living longer,

0:05.0

we get to call it anti-aging and frail. And I'm just tired of that kind of narrative. My research at

0:11.8

the University of Pittsburgh was all in musculoskeletal aging, trying to dispel the myth that we had to

0:17.9

decline. And I saw thousands of examples. So you don't have to live fine or in the

0:23.9

gray middle of midlife. You can still have the victories. You know this from seeing patience.

0:30.7

It's also setting the table emotionally and psychologically. You're the first person to ever bring

0:35.5

this up. I think... Hi, everyone. Welcome to the show. Today's guest not only writes about aging, but she redefines it.

0:42.9

As an orthopedic surgeon, she believes women in their 40s and 50s and beyond have a chance to seize their own vitality and take charge of their health in ways that allow them to live their best lives.

0:54.6

Her latest book, Unbreakable, works to rewrite the language surrounding the aging process

0:59.7

with insight, encouragement, and everyday advice that is not only affordable, but it's also attainable.

1:06.6

I've been a fan of hers for years.

1:08.4

I love her work, her intelligence, her passion, and I'm so happy she's here today.

1:13.3

Please welcome Dr. Vonda Wright.

1:16.2

Dr. Vonda Wright, welcome to the show.

1:18.9

Thank you so much for having me.

1:21.1

Congratulations on Unbreakable, your new book.

1:24.5

I'm really excited for you.

1:26.5

I know how much work. It's like having a baby. It is. It is,

1:31.9

but at the end, it's all worth it, isn't it? It is. So I want to, I just want to start,

1:38.3

I started thinking about, you know, I read your book. It's incredible. Because what I love is

1:41.9

these ideas of a lot of this information

1:45.0

is out there, but it's just very important to have somebody who works in these spaces,

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