#40 - The Truth About Menopause: Muscle, Metabolism & Bone Health Decoded

Discover how plant-based nutrition and strength training help women thrive during menopause, featuring Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause.

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause, to uncover the science (and soul) behind thriving in midlife. Together, they decode how hormones, metabolism, muscle, and bone health intersect and why plant-based nutrition and smart strength training can change the trajectory of women’s health after 40.

📌 What You’ll Learn:
▪︎ Why midlife feels different and what’s really happening to your metabolism
▪︎ How estrogen influences fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and muscle strength
▪︎ The science behind sarcopenia and osteoporosis and how to rebuild from the inside out
▪︎ How to use resistance training and protein to combat “anabolic resistance”
▪︎ What your bone and body composition scans (DEXA or REMS) can tell you about longevity
▪︎ How to create sustainable, plant-based habits that protect your bones, muscles, and mood

About Dr. Brooke Bussard
Dr. Bussard is a physician turned lifestyle medicine expert, fitness coach, and author of Outsmarting Menopause. Through her work with Plants Over Animals, her Quick Cooks! app, and her online course Eat and Feel Good!, she empowers women to transform their health through plant-based nutrition, movement, and mindset.

Website: drbrookebussard.com
Plants Over Animals: plantsoveranimals.com
Quick Cooks! App – Available on App Store & Google Play

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