It Starts Now, March 11, 2026

My Hip Said Enough: My Joint Replacement Journey In this personal episode of It Starts Now, Juanita shares her real-life experience undergoing hip joint replacement surgery. From the pain that led to the decision, to the fears before surgery and the road to recovery, this episode is an honest conversation about aging, mobility, and taking control of your health. Joining me on this episode is Dr. Michael Anvari, orthopedic surgeon at The Centers for Advance Orthopedics, Dr. Pamela Soto, board certified orthopedic clinical specialist physical therapist and Neyeswah Abiku, surgical replacement veteran. If you’ve ever wondered whether joint replacement surgery might be the right step, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and a reminder that living pain-free is possible.