Redefining Strength Podcast
Redefining Strength Podcast
Cori Lefkowith
NEUROSURGEON: You're NEVER Too Old To Build Strength & Lift Weights (with Dr. Betsy Grunch aka ladyspinedoc)
49 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Strength: A Neurosurgeon's Take
"Pivoting" vs. "Starting Over"
Biggest Myths: Weightlifting, Aging, and Spinal Health
Shifting to Proactive Health (Before Illness Strikes)
Rebuilding Momentum & Overcoming Injury Fear
The Power of Boundaries & Protecting Your Energy
Making Hard Tasks Easier & Navigating Guilt
Beyond the Scale & Quick Fixes
The importance of Rest (+Q&A's)
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Can you still build serious muscle, increase bone density, and lift weights in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? A neurosurgeon says YES. In this powerful episode, I sit down with neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr. Betsy Grunch to crush the biggest myth about aging: that decline is inevitable. You might have seen Dr. Grunch recently on the Mel Robbins Show. In this episode she shares her expert perspective on why strength training is vital for long-term health, spinal support, and preventin...