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• Menopause Care Revolution: The Alloy Health Story | HFYH #135

  In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar of Alloy Health, co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Health, to explore how their personal menopause journeys led them to build a women’s health company that bridges the gap between medical care and accessible, ongoing support. Anne shares how having her ovaries removed at 40—and then navigating a confusing system with limited guidance—sparked the mission behind Alloy, while Monica reveals how everyday symptoms like incontinence drove innovation in skincare and hormone solutions. Together, they dive into Alloy’s “care, not just content” model: connecting women directly with physicians via messaging, offering transparent pricing, and delivering prescription therapies, skincare, and metabolic care in one streamlined platform. The conversation tackles systemic barriers in women’s health, the role of estrogen in skin and bladder health, and how Alloy is expanding into weight management during menopause. This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, community, and care in the era of midlife transformation. ••• Connect with Alloy Health: Website: https://www.myalloy.com/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to “HOT For Your Health” for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

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• Plastics, Hormones & the Future of Child Health with Dr. Manasa Mantravadi | HFYH #134

  In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright reconnects with Dr. Manasa Mantravadi—a board-certified pediatrician, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, and founder of Ahimsa, the stainless steel dinnerware line engineered to reduce children’s exposure to plastic and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Dr. Mantravadi unpacks her medical journey and how she translated concern over additives in everyday foodware into a mission-driven company designed for health, aesthetics, and safety. Together, they explore the science behind microplastics and hormone-mimicking additives that silently infiltrate our food, disrupt insulin, fat cell signaling, and child neurodevelopment, and contribute to rising metabolic and cancer risks. Dr. Mantravadi shares concrete strategies for parents, caregivers, and institutions—kitchen swaps, school lunch reform, policy advocacy—that can shift the balance from exposure to protection. You’ll finish this episode empowered with small but cumulative changes to defend children’s health, one mealtime at a time. ••• Connect with Dr. Mantravadi: Website: https://manasamantravadimd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-manasa-mantravadi-593b901b6/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to “HOT For Your Health” for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

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• How to Rewire Your Brain at Any Age with Jules Vazquez | HFYH #133

  In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Jules Vazquez—former Pitt and pro soccer player turned health-informatics expert and founder of Brain Body by Jules. Jules builds clinical algorithms for a health-tech company to speed access to care, and translates cutting-edge neuroscience into simple, actionable tools for brain and body health—a mission shaped by her own experiences with concussions and an eating disorder. Together, they unpack what neuroplasticity really is and how to train it at any age. Jules breaks down dual-task drills (movement + cognition), vision/vestibular/proprioceptive training, and nervous-system support through breathwork and vagus-nerve activation. They explore habit stacking (adding brain games to walks or workouts), why “doing hard things” strengthens discipline circuits, and practical wins—like humming, weighted pressure, and grounding—to calm anxiety and sharpen focus. The conversation ties these tools to midlife brain changes, sleep/nutrition/movement pillars, and everyday strategies listeners can start today to feel more present, resilient, and cognitively strong. ••• Connect with Jules Vasquez: Website: https://brainbodybyjules.podia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainbodybyjules/ ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to “HOT For Your Health” for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

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• Can We Trust AI With Justice & Healthcare? | HFYH #132

  In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Gabrielle McKenzie, founder of the Fair Code Initiative and Columbia Law–mentored researcher on algorithmic accountability, and Isabella Wright, a rising scholar focused on constitutional protections in the age of AI. Together, they spotlight how proprietary, black-box tools are increasingly shaping real-world decisions—from courtrooms to clinics—and why transparency, oversight, and human judgment still matter. They explore how risk-assessment algorithms inform bail and sentencing, what data they ingest (age, ZIP code, race), and the constitutional stakes for due process and the Equal Protection Clause. The conversation breaks down bias vs. correlation, where AI can help vs. harm, and the limits of “efficiency” when liberty is on the line. The trio also covers practical steps: public education, standards for auditing and disclosure, engaging policymakers, and mobilizing grassroots advocacy—plus parallels in healthcare, where insurer algorithms can influence access to care. ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to “HOT For Your Health” for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

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• Rewriting Midlife: Hormones, Menopause & Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson | HFYH #131

  In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist, speaker, and bestselling author of You Are Not Broken, to explore the future of women’s midlife health. Dr. Casperson - known for breaking taboos around sexual wellness and menopause - discusses her new book focused on hormones, mindset, and whole-body well-being. Together, they challenge outdated views on menopause, sharing powerful evidence on how hormone therapy can protect the brain, heart, bones, and sexual health, while debunking myths that keep women from seeking care. Dr. Casperson highlights the urgency of education and self-advocacy, offering a practical toolkit that spans from hormone replacement and strength training to mindset shifts and communicating effectively with partners and physicians. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is—packed with science-based insights, empowering strategies, and frank conversation about how women can reclaim agency over their midlife health and thrive well beyond their reproductive years.  ••• Connect with Dr. Casperson: Website: https://kellycaspersonmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellycaspersonmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youarentbroken/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-casperson-md-290a25b0/?trk=public-profile-join-page ••• Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright: Instagram: @drvondawright Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374 Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com ••• If you enjoyed this episode, Subscribe to “HOT For Your Health” for more inspiring episodes. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q2Al27D79jCLAyzp4hKBv?si=b62b374994884eed We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments or join the discussion on social media using #HotForYourHealthPodcast.

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