It Starts Now, March 11, 2026
It Starts Now with Juanita R. Dillard
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.
It Starts Now
It Starts Now with Juanita Dillard, Embracing The Beauty of Growing Older!
Podcast Bio: is a lively, conversational podcast that flips the script on aging. Hosted by veteran mea groomer and beauty expert, Juanita Dillard. This show is a fresh, funny, and feel good-space where getting older is celebrated-not dreaded.
Each episode offers a blend of uplifting stories, personal reflections, and candid conversations, with guests who are living boldly and aging out loud. From retirement dreams and travel goals, to wellness, style, and reinvention. Nothing's off limits-except politics. We're all about joy, freedom, and grown-folk fun.
Whether you're 50 or just fabulous, It Starts Now invites listeners to lean in, laugh more, and love the life they're living-right now!
