The Truth About Bone and Joint Health for Women - Dr Jocelyn Wittstein

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at , or This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Jocelyn Wittstein, orthopaedic surgeon and researcher, about the often overlooked intersection between nutrition, metabolism, and musculoskeletal health in women. With a background that uniquely bridges nutrition and medicine, Dr Wittstein brings a broader lens to joint, bone, and tendon health—moving beyond purely mechanical explanations to explore how lifestyle, dietary patterns, and metabolic health shape outcomes across the lifespan. In this conversation, they dive into why conditions like frozen shoulder disproportionately affect women in midlife, the role of oestrogen in tissue resilience, and how shifts during menopause influence muscle, bone density, and injury risk. They also unpack the impact of protein intake on musculoskeletal integrity, alongside the emerging links between insulin resistance, inflammation, and joint health. This is a practical and thought-provoking discussion that reframes menopause as not just a reproductive transition, but a critical window for protecting long-term strength, mobility, and resilience. Dr. Wittstein is a practicing orthopaedic surgeon, researcher, and associate professor at Duke University specialising in sports medicine and the female athlete across the lifespan. She's also a former collegiate gymnast and mother of five. Her research focuses on frozen shoulder, ACL injuries in female athletes, and the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. As president of the Forum for Women in Sports Medicine, Dr. Wittstein is changing how we understand the intersection of hormones, movement, and independence in women's bodies. Jocelyn Ross Wittstein, MD (Duke Health) Jocelyn Wittstein, MD (Instagram) “The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis and Arthritis, ” by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein and Sydney Nitzkorski, MS, RD Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to or to order yours NZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at Contact Mikki:

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The Truth About Bone and Joint Health for Women - Dr Jocelyn Wittstein is an episode from Mikkipedia by Mikki Williden.

This episode is 70:51 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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