In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein—orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, and Associate Professor at Duke University—for a powerful and practical conversation about bone and joint health across the lifespan. From the challenges of frozen shoulder and arthritis to the truth about running and menopause hormone therapy, this episode is your definitive guide to staying strong, mobile, and pain-free well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

We cover:

• Why your joints and bones start changing after 30—and what to do about it
• The difference between male and female aging (and why 50 hits women harder)
• The role of estrogen in health, inflammation, muscle mass, and osteoporosis
• The truth about running and arthritis: myth vs. reality
• How to actually build stronger bones: plyometrics, impact, and intensity
• Why frozen shoulder happens and how to treat it early
• The supplements Dr. Wittstein actually recommends (and which ones she used to dismiss)
• What we’re learning about GLP-1 medications and their surprising effect on bone and joint health

Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or entering perimenopause, this conversation is a masterclass in movement longevity and joint and bone preservation.

Who is Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein?

Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University specializing in sports medicine and women's joint health. As a leading researcher and clinician, she’s pioneered work on arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, and the role of hormones in bone and joint aging. She is also co-author of the upcoming book The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan (May 2025), a practical guide for women who want to move well and stay strong at every stage of life.

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Find Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein at:

• Duke Health: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/jocelyn-ross-wittstein-md
• Instagram: @jocelyn_wittstein_md
• The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Amazon and Barnes & Noble

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shane Kronstedt—former Navy SEAL, physician, surgical resident, and most importantly, my husband—for a powerful conversation about discipline, resilience, and the real-life moments that define us. From his early years of martial arts and mixed martial arts to surviving Hell Week and life-or-death missions in Afghanistan and Uganda, Shane shares how pressure creates clarity, why mindset matters most, and what it truly means to lead by example. This deeply personal episode gives you a rare glimpse into the man behind the mission.

We cover:

• Why Shane chose the most dangerous path on purpose—and what it taught him
• What Hell Week is really like (and why most fail)
• His perspective on “one moment of weakness for a lifetime of regret”
• Lessons learned from combat trauma and performing surgery in war zones
• The truth about motivation, mental toughness, and doing things that suck
• Why preparation beats panic and mindset > emotion
• The relationship between high performers, adversity, and identity
• What it’s like building a family, business, and legacy

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, medical professional, or someone who wants to be better under pressure, this episode will challenge you to redefine your limits and commit to something greater than yourself.

Please be advised: This episode contains some strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Who is Shane Kronstedt?

Dr. Shane Kronstedt Shane was a Navy SEAL and combat medic with ten years of active duty service. His time overseas treating patients inspired him to become a surgeon. He deployed to Afghanistan, Europe, the Horn of Africa, and South America. Some of his awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, The Joint Services Achievement Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal x2. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with AOA Honors in 2023 and is currently a resident in urologic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Jeff Krasno’s personal health transformation—reversing diabetes, shedding 60 pounds, and reclaiming his health at age 50—is a masterclass in what he calls “good stress.” In this episode, we dive into the simple but powerful idea that discomfort might just be the medicine we all need. Jeff, the founder of Commune and host of the Commune podcast, shares how fasting, cold exposure, resistance training, and attention to modern habits helped him regain his energy, build muscle, and thrive.

Together, we discuss how metabolic dysfunction has become the norm, how adaptive stress responses can be harnessed to reverse chronic illness, and why building muscle is not only the antidote to obesity but also a critical factor in longevity. If you’re interested in reclaiming your vitality and learning how to work with—not against—your biology, this episode will speak to you.

We cover:

• Jeff’s story of personal health transformation at midlife
• What “good stress” is and how to harness it to improve health
• Why chronic ease leads to chronic disease
• Cold therapy, fasting, and training as adaptive stressors
• The importance of resistance training for blood sugar control
• How metabolic dysfunction hides in plain sight
• Practical tips to increase non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
• Building muscle as the path to longevity and disease prevention

Who is Jeff Krasno?

Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, where he’s interviewed luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Gabor Maté, and Matthew McConaughey. Jeff also writes a weekly personal essay called “Commusings,” delivered to over a million subscribers every Sunday. His new project, Good Stress, is an online course, upcoming book, and developing TV series, built on the wellness strategies that helped him reclaim his health after a diabetes diagnosis. He is also the co-creator of the global wellness event series Wanderlust and was selected for Oprah’s SuperSoul100 in 2016.

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