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638: Unlocking Mobility, Strong Bone, and Healthy Joints in Midlife with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

April 22, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Just because you hit menopause doesn’t mean you have to change how you exercise. Actually, moving MORE can help you feel better.

Orthopedic surgeon and expert in sports medicine Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is on the podcast today to help you discover the best ways to support your bone health at any age.

We dive into how reducing inflammation and promoting movement and mobility can impact joint and tendon health, neuromusculoskeletal health, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, and even mental health!

We’re looking at things in a “whole-body” way to help you navigate menopausal bone density changes with ease and confidence.

Dr. Wittstein is here to remind you that there’s no excuse for you not to move in ways that feel good for your body to promote overall health and longevity.

Tune in here to learn how to keep your body active and support optimal bone health… all while honoring yourself where you’re at.

Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, clinical researcher, co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan, and mom to 5 kids. She lives in North Carolina and works out of Duke Health Systems, where she’s currently accepting new orthopedic patients.

IN THIS EPISODE

Orthopedic issues that arise during menopause
Labs to check for optimal cardiovascular health
How HRT can help with symptom management in menopause
Strategies to help you gain bone density
Strength and resistance training tips for maintaining bone density
Alternative methods for reducing pain and inflammation
Anti-inflammatory food options and nutrition tips for bone health
Seeking guidance from specialists for osteoarthritis or joint pain

QUOTES

“I don’t think a lot of women know that once menopause hits, our bone loss really clips at a pretty incredible rate. Like 2% per year.”

“I can’t tell someone there’s a magical way you’re never gonna get arthritis, or you’re never going to need an intervention. But I think the most important thing is for people to find ways to keep moving and stay active.”

“Tennis and pickleball and any of those types of sports, we see an increase in longevity by 9 years. They win the longevity game when it comes to physical activity.”

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#637: How to Parent with More Capacity and Compassion by Parenting Yourself First with Bryana Kappadakunnel

April 18, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Whether aware of it or not, a lot of parents subconsciously fall back on harmful patterns experienced as kids themselves, and project them onto their own family.

So how do we break this cycle?

Author of Parent Yourself First Bryana Kappadakunnel joins the podcast today to offer you tools to help you consciously parent and support your children.

Because often in Bryana’s experience as a Family Therapist, she’s discovered that usually, it’s us as the parents who need fixing, not our children.

If you’re a mama, mama-to-be, or even grandma, the tools from this episode are life-changing for you and your family. By treating our kids with respect and using the techniques offered by Bryana, your children will grow to be confident, compassionate, and empathetic leaders.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how YOU can show up for your kids, so they can grow into their best possible selves!

Bryana Kappadakunnel

Bryana Kappadakunnel is a mom, author, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience. She’s the founder of Conscious Mommy, an online hub for all things parenting. From parenting groups to one-on-one support to workshops and more, she believes long-term family healing happens in a community. Conscious Mommy equips parents with the tools to respond more effectively in their homes and nurture their children in the best way possible.

IN THIS EPISODE

Addressing your inner trauma as a parent
The stressors and mental load on modern-day parents
Managing parental mental health and your kid’s mental health
The importance of compassion for ourselves as parents
How children respond to seeing a parent in distress
Providing routine, sense of calm, and intentional slowness to kids
Top techniques for conscious parenting

QUOTES

“What happens is that we’re having our own reaction. That’s what needs to be healed. That’s what needs to be explored. That’s what needs to be understood… so we don’t have to be these reactive parents who probably, I would say 100% of them, at the end of the day feel guilty and feel bad about it.”

“The surgeon General re-released a report at the end of 2024 and said that parenting is bad for your mental health. We are in a serious crisis for parental mental health.”

“Children don’t just learn off of what we say to them, but they are actually primarily learning based off of what they see in us.”