{"podcast":{"title":"Functional Moms Podcast","slug":"functional-moms-podcast-6372285","podcast_index_feed_id":6372285,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.functionalmedicinecoachingmoms.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37415329/37415329-1737837093504-34b8ed9d7624a.jpg","author":"Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T22:19:54.009793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285"},"episode":{"title":"100. Why Your Body Hurts in Menopause (It’s Not Aging) with Dr. Wendy Chorny","slug":"100-why-your-body-hurts-in-menopause-it-s-not-aging-with-dr-wendy-chorny","published_at":"2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/100-why-your-body-hurts-in-menopause-it-s-not-aging-with-dr-wendy-chorny","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionalmomspodcast/episodes/100--Why-Your-Body-Hurts-in-Menopause-Its-Not-Aging-with-Dr--Wendy-Chorny-e3i6qvd","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/play/118761901/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2F422475823-44100-2-86a6572936a5b.mp3","summary":"Are you dealing with joint pain, injuries, or constant body aches and wondering if it’s just part of aging? It might not be. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Chorny explains the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause a condition that affects many women during perimenopause and menopause, leading to issues like frozen shoulder, elbow pain, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and more. You’ll learn why these symptoms happen, how hormones play a major role, and what you can do to reduce pain, improve movement, and stay active. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why menopause-related body pain is so common ✅ The connection between hormones and musculoskeletal health ✅ Common conditions like frozen shoulder, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis ✅ The impact of menopause on bones, joints, and connective tissue ✅ Best workouts for women over 40 ✅ How to start exercising even if you’re in pain ✅ Supplements that support joint and tendon health ✅ Simple ways to stay active and reduce injury risk Connect with Dr. Wendy Chorny: https://www.wendychorny.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.WendyPhysicalTherapist https://www.instagram.com/dr.wendychorny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drwendy_physicaltherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/wendychorny/ More Episodes on Joint and Bone Health: https://youtu.be/bjeXXkEtGDk?si=EcD1A_8m0zWP8dqE Supplement Store (25% OFF): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms Don’t Forget: Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Subscribe for more expert health content: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Wendy Chorny and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.All viewers are advised to cons…","meta_description":"Are you dealing with joint pain, injuries, or constant body aches and wondering if it’s just part of aging? It might not be. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Ch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2543,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/episodes/100-why-your-body-hurts-in-menopause-it-s-not-aging-with-dr-wendy-chorny/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/100-why-your-body-hurts-in-menopause-it-s-not-aging-with-dr-wendy-chorny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}