Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast
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| The Diabetes - Bone Health Connection You Can’t Ignore | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:46:02 | |
What if your blood sugar was secretly affecting your bone strength? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Ben Tzeel, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and strength coach who’s been living with type 1 diabetes for over two decades. We dive deep into how blood sugar balance, inflammation, and strength training intersect to influence bone health, muscle development, and longevity. Whether you’re managing diabetes, prediabetes, or simply want to feel stronger and more balanced, this episode will change the way you think about your metabolism — and your bones. What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Debi’s Takeaway Your bones and metabolism are more connected than you think. When you fuel your body, move mindfully, and manage stress, you’re not just preventing fractures — you’re building a stronger foundation for your entire life. Your body is always listening. Treat it with care, consistency, and compassion — and it will reward you with strength and stability from the inside out. | |||
| Healing from the Inside Out: Understanding Long COVID, Fatigue, and the Hidden Links to Bone Health | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
In this episode, Debi Robinson talks with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic doctor specializing in long COVID, chronic fatigue, and environmental medicine. Together, they explore the deep connections between energy depletion, inflammation, and bone loss — and how true healing begins from within. Dr. Jenny explains how post-viral illness and stress can disrupt your body’s terrain — the internal environment that determines how well you absorb nutrients, manage inflammation, and rebuild your bones. You’ll learn why fatigue isn’t just about energy; it’s a message from your body that something deeper needs attention. If you’ve been struggling with exhaustion, brain fog, or unexplained bone loss, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and tools to help you recover your vitality and strength naturally.
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Visit Dr. Jenny Tufenkian’s work and resources: www.drjennytufenkian.com Listen to more episodes: Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Learn how to heal your bones and gut from the inside out: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Debi’s Takeaway Your energy is your body’s currency — and when you’re constantly spending it on stress, inflammation, or recovery from illness, there’s little left for building strong bones. Healing starts when you support your body’s terrain — your gut, your detox systems, your emotional balance — so your bones can thrive again. | |||
| The Counterculture Approach to Bone Health and Aging with Dr. Jeff Gross (Part 2) | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:25:02 | |
What if everything you’ve been told about aging, hormones, and bone health is incomplete—or even wrong? In this continuation of my conversation with Dr. Jeff Gross, we dive deeper into the counterculture side of medicine—from hormones and vitamin D to regenerative medicine, GLP-1 therapies, parasites, and alternative cancer treatments. Dr. Gross pulls back the curtain on what most traditional doctors won’t tell you, challenging outdated dogma and empowering you to take charge of your health and longevity.
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💬 Debi’s Takeaway: Your health doesn’t have to follow the conventional script. By asking questions, exploring alternatives, and embracing a prevention-first mindset, you can protect your bones and age with strength, vitality, and confidence. | |||
| Ep. 38: The Importance of Sleep with Anne Marie Boyhan | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:33:25 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to sleep expert Anne Marie Boyhan about why she's obsessed with sleep. As a functional diagnostic nutrition root cause practitioner and sleep science coach, Anne Marie shares why you need to “get under the hood” with functional labs to find out where the imbalances are and why insomnia and other sleep issues aren't just an easy fix. Anne Marie is founder of The Sleep Care Company and the author of The Sleep Journal, a science backed wellness journal for sleep. Listen today as she shares with Debi her personal journey with sleep deprivation and burnout and how that led her to this new path of self care, and function lab testing. Plus: some of Anne Marie's top tips for a good night's sleep. Key Takeaways: [1:48] Why does sleep matter to Anne Marie [5:15] Her book and why analog brain dumping can help you sleep [6:44] What happens when we sleep [7:57] Brains lymphatic system [8:28] Importance of the brain drain [9:16] One thing to do to help with brain drain [10:29] Importance of functional lab testing [11:53] The grasping at straws [12:17] The two types of insomnia – type 1 and type 2 [14:14] Roger Federer’s sleep plan [15:25] Sleep studies on night workers [16:55] The functional labs she runs [18:55]The GI map [19:26] The liver and insomnia [21:13] Neurotransmitters and melatonin [22:03] The Dutch test [22:53] Mold [23:04] Diet is a huge factor for sleep [25:22] Metabolic balance [26:59] Some of her tips Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: "It's amazing what we can do when we start to look deep and heal.” [25:51] -Debi
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| 37. Is Osteoporosis All in Your Head? | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:37:59 | |
Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Memorable Quotes: "Fear can illicit caution. Caution gets us to move less and when you move less, you’re demanding les from your bones and muscles and that leads to muscle loss and bone loss." [14:12] - Debi "Less movement equals less muscle, less bone." [20:20] - Debi "You have to use your body and if in you’re in your head feeling fragile and breakable you’re less likely to use it." [31:02] - Debi
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| Ep 36. Protecting Your Fortress: Gut and Minerals with Kim Heintz | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:47:26 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to fellow FDN practitioner Kim Heintz about her history with chronic migraines and anxiety and how that health journey led to her to a career as an FDN.
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| Ep 35. How to Stop Bone Loss and Osteoporosis. | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:19:24 | |
Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. “Asking yourself every time you sit down to a meal or you open the refrigerator or you go to the store to purchase. Is this bone building or bone dissolving?” - Debi [8:56] | |||
| 34. Vitamin D with Robin Allen | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:45:19 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to nutritionist, entrepreneur, and founder of Necessary Nutrition, Inc, Robin Allen about her journey as a nutritionist, the power of food and why she is passionate about Vitamin D. Robin has inspired thousands of people to use food and nutrition to build and repair their bodies, and continues to connect others to resources and tools to live a peaceful, health filled life. As the creator of the Necessary Nutrition brand of Vitamin D3, she is well versed in what to look for in taking vitamin supplements. "I’ve had so many experiences personally and with clients and customers over the years suffering, really suffering and being medicated and it was their low Vitamin D." [27:06] -Robin "Stress will deplete nutrients." [40:28] – Debi "If I didn’t eat well and have nutrition in my body to support me I don’t know who I would be right now." [40:54] -Robin
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| 33. Happy Healthy Aging with Meg Richichi | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:44:14 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Integrative Women's Health Practitioner Meg Richichi about menopause and happy and healthy aging. Plus Meg shares how her history with eating disorder started on her on a journey with health and working in the health realm, Listen to today to learn more about being the best version of yourself as you age and why both Debi and Meg love helping other women and setting them on a healthy path to create a ripple effect of change. Memorable Quotes: "There's a lot that can be done, but stress? We’re saturated in a world of stress." [13:38] - Meg "Women benefit greatly from having proper form, so that little by little incrementally they can lift weights." [19:19] – Meg
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| 32. Is Self Care Selfish with Kate Horsburgh | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Kate Horsburgh, qualified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Integrative Nutritionist Health Coach and Holistic Chef about the different parts of self care and the physical ways we can take care of ourselves. Plus, removing energy vampires, Kate’s self care tips and preserving your boundaries - and realizing that you need to. "We’re consumers, we know we consume food, and that food has to be digested absorbed assimilated and eliminated. What about what we consume with our eyes and ears?" [11:37] - Debi "Everybody's different. So what you need is what you need. It doesn’t have to be what sounds right to other people." [34:36] – Kate adjective
"I joined them for selfish reasons" self-care noun
"autonomy in self-care and insulin administration" the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
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| 31. Got Inflammation? Dairy's Impact on Bones and Overall Health | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:19:41 | |
Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. "When it comes to getting calcium, it's not just about getting enough calcium, it's also about making sure you digest absorb and assimilate that calcium." [15:39] -Debi | |||
| 30. Gluten: Why It's Time to Break Up with Whitney Morgan | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:46:49 | |
Did you know that Gluten is known as the silent saboteur of your health? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Whitney Morgan, licensed acupuncturist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Primal Health Coach, and certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, about how gluten can affect every facet of your life including your sleep, micro exposures and cross reactivity, how it's all related, and why you might not be as gluten free as you think you are. Where to Find Guest: “You’re not gluten free if you’re house isn’t gluten free. [41:46] -Whitney
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| 29. Bone Appétit: Why Proper Digestion is Essential for Bone Vitality | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:16:20 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson.
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| Rethinking Healthcare – Why the System is Failing Your Bones with Dr. Jeff Gross | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
Is the healthcare system really working for you — or against you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Gross to explore why our current healthcare model is broken and what that means for women navigating osteoporosis, bone loss, and healthy aging. Too often, patients are handed a prescription with little explanation, pressured into bone drugs, and given fear-based warnings instead of root-cause solutions. Dr. Gross pulls back the curtain on how Big Pharma, insurance companies, and outdated training created a system that prioritizes pills over prevention. We also talk about how functional medicine offers a more empowering path—focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and individualized care that actually supports long-term bone health.
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👉 Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Debi’s Takeaway: The system may be broken, but you are not powerless. You can choose prevention, question prescriptions, and seek out providers who see you as a partner in your health — not just a diagnosis. | |||
| 28. Upgrading Your Lifestyle, Upgrading Your Habits with Chelsie Ward | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:48:22 | |
Do you know how to detoxify your gut? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Chelsie Ward, a fellow FDN practitioner, registered nurse and spiritual healer, about the importance of functional testing, her personal experience with digestive issues, and why she now works with others to improve their gut health Key Takeaways: Where to Find Guest: “The body is like wait a minute. I understand that you’re filling a hole, that hunger yes. That spot that food needs to go into, you’re filling that place but there’s nothing coming in that’s giving me any signal that tells me I need to do anything in particular to help you run and operate this piece of machinery. ” [32:18] -Chelsie | |||
| 27. Her Story: Me | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Welcome back to the Her Story: Osteoporosis series of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Join us as we dive into the world of bone health with women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia sharing experiences, insights, and strategies for leading a stronger life and taking control of their bone health. Memorable Quotes: "So there are times where it gets overwhelming, all the work that goes into everything that I do, and all the facets of what I'm doing. And then I remember why I'm doing this because if this information is not out there that would be a shame." -Debi [21 :15] | |||
| 26. Joy Skolnik 90 Years Young: Bendable not Breakable | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:24:53 | |
Welcome back to the Her Story: Osteoporosis series of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Join us as we dive into the world of bone health with women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia sharing experiences, insights, and strategies for leading a stronger life and taking control of their bone health. Join Debi and Joy as they discuss her journey and experience with orthopedics, balancing physical and emotional health throughout her life and how she has incorporated everything she has learned from her career into her own healthy lifestyle. Memorable Quotes: | |||
| 25. The 7 Root Causes of Bone Loss | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Listen to this episode to learn more about how the immune system and gut health are connected to bone loss and bone building, the importance of maintaining the internal pH of your body and how to qualify your success without a new DEXA scan. | |||
| 24. Her Story: Carolyn Cohen | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:54:55 | |
Welcome back to the Her Story: Osteoporosis series of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Join us as we dive into the world of bone health with women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia sharing experiences, insights, and strategies for leading a stronger life and taking control of their bone health. Join Debi and Carolyn as they discuss what got them to the start line and how to take that first step. "When your feet are hitting the ground you’re actually starting that whole kinetic chain of alignment in your joints. When your joints are aligned, you’re going to minimize wear and tear, so talking about healthy aging, happy aging, pain free aging.' - Debi [40:10] | |||
| 23. Beyond the Data - Investigating the Validity of Scientific Research | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. In this episode I will be talking about the validity of scientific research, potential red flags to look out for when reading a study and the personal bias that we all may have. [4:12] What is the lens you're looking at? [5:39] It's never definitive [7:01] Most studies done on men [8:34] Saying we don’t really know [13:09] We really don’t know a lot [15:41] How much protein do we need [16:37] Do your best and leave the rest | |||
| 22. Her Story: Dr. Sue Edgley | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:48:18 | |
Welcome to the first episode in the Her Story: Osteoporosis series of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Join us as we dive into the world of bone health with women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia sharing experiences, insights, and strategies for leading a stronger life and taking control of their bone health. Today Debi talks to Sue Edgley, a Therapist & Healer, who worked at the National Health Services in the UK for 12 years about her journey with osteoporosis, her experience with the echolight scan and bone loss. | |||
| 21. Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. In this episode I will be talking about how practicing yoga will help with osteoporosis, two things that build stronger bones, important aspects of bone health and the biggest things to focus on when it comes to bone health. | |||
| 20. The Critical Role of Stress in Bone Loss | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:16:22 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. In this episode I will be talking about the role stress plays in bone loss, tips on managing stress, what can happen if stress is not managed and the importance of living in the present moment. [6:12] Why most metabolic diseases are in women [7:17] One big tip [9:19] Living in the present moment ]11:28] The on-switches of of bone building [14:41] Add it to the list To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: | |||
| 19. Postural Awareness with Dr. Chad Moreau | 30 May 2023 | 00:25:59 | |
Do you know the effect of posture on bone health? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Dr. Chad Moreau about postural awareness and how it is related to bone health. Dr. Chad is recognized as a leader in both the sports chiropractic therapy and fitness training fields. He has over 2 decades of experience in the Los Angeles area working with athletes and every day people that have the athletic mind-set. Key Takeaways: Where to Find Guest: The biggest thing I tell people get help. The people that know what they’re doing in whatever field you’re interested in whether its yoga or Pilates or strength and conditioning training or swimming or whatever it that you enjoy doing, get help and try to be as efficient as it as possible [21:16] - Dr. Chad
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| Lymphatic Health – The Missing Link in Bone and Whole-Body Wellness with Kelly Kennedy | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:56:56 | |
Could your lymphatic system be the hidden factor behind your inflammation, fatigue, and even bone loss? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Kelly Kennedy, lymphatic health educator and founder of the Flowpresso™ therapy method, to explore the critical role your lymph system plays in detoxification, immunity, and tissue repair — including your bones. Kelly shares how the lymphatic system works, what signs indicate stagnation, and practical ways to restore healthy lymph flow so your body can heal more efficiently. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” for your bone health but still feel stuck, this might be the missing piece. What You’ll Learn:
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Debi’s Takeaway: Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart — it depends on your movement, breath, and hydration to work well. Supporting lymph flow is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to reduce inflammation, improve bone health, and boost overall vitality. | |||
| 18. Restless Leg Syndrome with Dr. Loren Fishman | 23 May 2023 | 00:30:36 | |
Have you experienced Restless Leg Syndrome? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi welcomes back Dr. Loren Fishman to discuss Restless Leg Syndrome. Dr. Fishman has used Yoga as a treatment for women in their 60’s who have reversed bone loss without medication or nutritional intervention. Key Takeaways: "Sleep is like giving your brain a bath-Debi | |||
| 17. Importance of Gut Health when it comes to Bone Health | 16 May 2023 | 00:29:57 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. In this episode I will be talking about the link between gut health and bone health, the symptoms of an unhealthy gut, substitutes for a healthy gut, the four musketeers of bone health and why you are what you absorb. "So pay attention to your gut health when it comes to bone health, raise you awareness. If you want to be in control and take charge, number one place to begin is in the gut." [27:30] | |||
| 16. Stronger Bones For Life with Dr. Susan Brown | 09 May 2023 | 01:04:53 | |
Do you know the importance of internal balance? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast we are talking to Dr. Susan Brown about the important of pH balance and what women can do to support it. Susan E. Brown, PhD, is a medical anthropologist, a New York State Certified Nutritionist, and the author of Better Bones, Better Body — the first comprehensive look at natural bone health. "I don’t care what health problem you have whether its heart disease, Diabetes cancer. There's hardly anything as effective as exercise." [57:55] - Dr. Susan Brown "If you have a happy mind and you have a happy self. Every cell in the body becomes happy and it functions much better." [1:00:54]- Dr. Susan Brown | |||
| 15. The Importance of Healthy Bones and Muscles as You Age with Alicia Jones | 02 May 2023 | 00:45:54 | |
Do you know what happens to your bones and muscles as you age? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast we sit down with Alicia Jones to talk about links between bones and muscles and how to keep them healthy as you age. Alicia Jones is a widely recognized fitness and weight loss expert with over 17 years of experience transforming the health and lives of women over 50 who feel young at heart and excited to live the second half healthy and strong. In this episode Alicia discusses why your spine is so important, her FITT method to change your body muscle and bone health, why you need to leave your ego at the door and finding that sweet spot and small things to do every day to enhance bone health and muscles. 'From a yoga perspective I say, you’ve been brushing your teeth and watching your dishes long enough do it on one" [43:12] - Debi | |||
| 14. Balancing Your Stress with Dr. Doni Wilson | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
Did you know that stress is not one size fits all? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast we sit down with Dr. Doni Wilson to talk about stress levels, hormones and finding optimal stress levels for you. Dr. Doni is is a female trailblazer who has been studying stress and health optimization for over 25 years. With her training and background in clinical nutrition and herbal medicine, along with groundbreaking research showing that neuroplasticity, regulation of gene expression, and optimization of cortisol are possible, Dr. Doni developed her Stress Recovery Protocol In this episode Dr Doni discusses the five main stress types, why you need to know your cortisol and adrenalin levels throughout the day, why it’s not just about working less and resting, what you can do in your day to day life to turn off the stress response and the CARE methodology. Join us as we examine anti stress techniques and protocols to manage your stress hormone levels. [5:40] The biochemistry of stress [6:56] Cortisol levels and what happens when it changes [10:55] The connection between systems stress and the bones [13:45] Small ways to reduce stress [15:29] Trauma also counts as stress [16:41] Stress and trauma response from your lineage [21:23] Herbs and nutrients to address and balance cortisol [22:05] What happens when we are under stress for so long [22:49] What can I do in my day to day life to turn off the stress response [24: 17] Anti stress techniques [28: 20] Vagus nerve [32:03] Making stress your friend for bone health [34:45] Why does this matter [36:30] 5 main stress types [44:42] The big symptom shifts when your stress begins to be balanced Memorable Quotes: "Its like the basics. These are the things the our body, human bodies naturally do. We need to eat we need to poop we need to sleep. If we’re not doing those things we’re not gonna feel good." [46:32]- Dr. Doni | |||
| 13: Breast Cancer and Women's Empowerment with Carol Lourie | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:58:12 | |
Are you interested in the connection between breast cancer and osteoporosis? Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast we invite Carol Lourie to discuss bone health, breast cancer and empowerment. Carol Lourie is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Homeopath with over 35 years of clinical experience who specializes in complex chronic diseases such as infertility for “older” women, breast cancer recovery, autoimmune disorders, and Parkinson's disease and takes a holistic approach in her work and believe there is no such thing as “unexplained” illness. In this episode Carol touches on vitamins and supplements that can help and harm you, why holistic, natural and integrative therapies can assist in health issues such as breast cancer and osteoporosis, why its important to be educated and empowered in your health, and handling the trauma and emotions that come with a diagnosis. Join as we discuss giving women hope to take control over their health. Key Takeaways: [4:26] Being empowered against recurrence [5:22] Using herbs, supplements and vitamins that can help your chemotherapy [7:45] New research on integrative medicine and doing your due diligence [9:29] Breast cancer as a metabolic disease [11:48] Cancer rate and diet [14:41] Cancer and glucose [16:12] The emotional side of breast cancer [22:03] “Silent killers:” Cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes [27:29] Baseline tests [30:13] Speedy path of menopause [33:32] L Glutamine [36:22] Energy of breast cancer [38:39] Fear of death [39:06] The mental and emotional side of cancer [39:14] When the rug is swept out from under you [41: 27] Handling your emotions [43:59] Cancer miasm [ 53:27] Give women hope "There’s that phrase 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure', I mean it’s a ridiculous phrase but we need to be very empowered about how we a lot our budget for our health care and not expect the insurance companies to sign up because they have their own method and their own path and its not necessarily for your health its for the treatment of a disease." [25:41] -Carol Lourie It’s part of the energy of breast cancer, as a homeopath there are diseases that have certain energies to them, and the energy of breast cancer and that philosophy is called a miasm in homeopathic medicine. The energy of breast cancer is 'rush, rush, rush, do, do, do, I have to do this, I have to do that", you’re always on the go, you’re always pushing yourself, you’re making lists. And you tend to be a bit of a perfectionist which keeps you from asking for help." [36:25] - Carol Lourie To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: | |||
| 12: How Your Hormonal Health Affects Your Bone Health with Dr. Wendy Warner | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
Is your lifestyle disrupting your hormonal health? Today on The Stronger Bones Lifestyle, we invite Dr. Warner to discuss how your hormonal health affects your bone health. After 14 years of working as a conventional ObGyn, Dr. Warner shifted to the practice of integrative holistic medicine founding Medicine in Balance, where she helps patients heal through a holistic whole-body approach. In this episode, Dr. Warner addresses the lifestyle choices that interrupt your natural hormone production and how this can affect your bone health. Conventional medicine is often 50 years behind medical breakthroughs, and in the hormonal space, doctors are often prescribing based on antiquated practices. Dr.Warner explains how far we have come in hormonal health and updates you on the innovative practices of today. It is her belief that we no longer need synthetic hormones, since the discovery of bioidentical hormones and she gives you the tools to advocate your concerns about these synthetic treatments to your doctor. Our culture downplays the importance of stress regulation, but it is the primary tool to combat decreased hormone production and imbalance. Dr. Warner shares her protocol for restoring testosterone production in both men and women, to ensure a long and healthy life. Join us as we explore how hormonal imbalance affects your bone health. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Hormone changes as you age [7:00] Stress regulation for DHEA and Testosterone [11:00] Lifestyle changes for adrenal health [13:30] Synthetic Hormone replacement therapy [22:00] Bioidentical hormone replacements [33:00] Stress-induced menopausal symptoms [36:00] Heavy metal exposure from smoking [38:00] Diet and supplements for bone health [42:00] How to address estrogen dominance [46:00] Taking Magnesium with Calcium [50:00] Calculating your nutritional needs [57:00] Committing to lifestyle changes Where to Find Our Guest: Memorable Quotes: “If you can just deal with the stress, your DHEA will come back up. You will make your own testosterone ad you won't have to take this stuff.” [8:55] -Dr. Warner “The Premarin and Provera combination, if you take that for more than five years, you increase your chance of getting breast cancer, and it’s from the Provera, not from the Premarin.” -Dr.Warner “Our nutrient needs are gonna change day to day, week by week, year to year, depending on what’s going on, so that’s why I’m saying don’t get too hung up on the numbers.” [51:32] -Dr.Warner
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| 11: The Wonders of Magnesium with Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
Are you supporting your bones with the minerals they need? Today on The Stronger Bones Lifestyle, Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND joins us to talk about the wonders of magnesium, the only mineral that is in every cell of your body. Dr. Barb is a naturopathic doctor whose mission is to empower her patients with the knowledge and tools to reclaim their health using natural modalities. Dr. Barb reveals the seven forms of magnesium and how to ensure that you are fully absorbing this precious mineral. With most Americans suffering from gut issues, many people are suffering from nutritional deficiencies. If you are not digesting properly, you are not utilizing the full benefits of the nutrients and minerals consumed in your daily diet. She teaches you how to prime your body for optimal absorption, so you can reap the full benefits of your food and supplements. We discuss the misconceptions about essential minerals for bone formation. Many doctors are overprescribing Calcium, and Dr. Barb concludes that the missing link is magnesium. Nearly every American is Magnesium deficient, and we hope this conversation tips the scales as we dive into the healing abilities of this vital mineral. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Minerals allow the body to function properly [3:00] Magnesium is in every cell of your body [8:00] Symptom management vs building your foundation [10:00] Misinterpreting magnesium levels [12:00] How magnesium helps bone health [16:00] Overprescibing Vitamin D and Calcium [20:40] Testing your mineral levels [23:00] 7 forms of magnesium and their uses [33:30] Bioavailable magnesium [37:00] Depleting magnesium stores [41:00] Absorption of magnesium [45:00] The danger of over-supplementation Where to Find Our Guest: Memorable Quotes: “Every cell in our body contains magnesium and needs it to function, so that is why it’s so important. That is why there is so much magnesium deficiency out there and why it’s implicated in dozens of health conditions.” [3:20] -Dr. Barb “Magnesium helps to formulate bone-forming cells, and so it’s involved in the activation of osteoblasts, and osteoblasts are the cells responsible for that bone formation, and when we see sufficient levels we’re better able to build and maintain bone mass.” [12:25] -Dr. Barb
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| 10: How to Support Your Pelvic Floor with Alyce Adams | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:05:05 | |
Is surgery the only solution? If you feel pressured by your doctor to have surgery to address your pelvic floor prolapse, today's episode will help you determine if that really is the right path for you. Our guest is Alyce Adams, a registered nurse changing women's lives and pelvic health with simple kegel exercises. As a nurse, she understands the muscular makeup of the pelvic floor. Her program is device free and takes only a minute a day! Sometimes surgery is unavoidable, but it never negates the need for a healthy lifestyle. Alyce describes how your weight, your breathing, and your diet all affect the pelvic floor. The body is interconnected and therefore cannot be isolated into individual parts, Alyce teaches you how to make choices that support the longevity of your pelvic health instead of actively degrading it. The conventional medical system is set up to give authority to doctors and actively disempowers women in their ability to question and make informed decisions for their health. Alyce arms you with the vocabulary and questions to maintain your medical power. Education is the first step in making informed decisions about your health. If you are ready to reclaim your power, tune in to this episode of The Stronger Bones Lifestyle! Key Takeaways: [3:00] Surgery is not your only option [4:40] Pelvic floor vs pelvic organ prolapse [10:00] The lifestyle is never off the table [13:30] Promoting healthy alignment [18:40] Why Kegal devices are not effective [23:00] The dangers of excess weight on the pelvic floor [26:30] Preventing sarcopenia [28:00] Breathing with the muscle and ancestral diets [34:40] Breaking up adhesions [36:00] Trauma and the pelvic floor [39:40] Addressing urinary incontinence [45:25] The invention of the “overactive bladder” [50:00] Addressing prolapse without surgery [59:00] Educated decisions and maintaining medical empowerment Where to Find the Guest: Memorable Quotes: “Everything lines up, and if your alignment is off, it can really put you at increased risk for problems, so having healthy muscles, and healthy bones, and healthy connective tissue, as usual, we see that everything is connected and you can’t talk about any part of the body in isolation.’[14:05] -Alyce Adams
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| 9: The Power Of Yoga And Strengthening The Weak Side To Defy The Odds Against Scoliosis with Dr. Loren Fishman | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:00:31 | |
Healing scoliosis without surgery seems impossible, but yoga may provide hope to patients suffering under the weight of their diagnosis. Today, we welcome back Dr.Fishman to discuss his yoga routine for scoliosis. His technique is helping patients without surgical intervention. Most cases of scoliosis are characterized as idiopathic, meaning no medical explanation. However, Dr. Fishman believes the cause is simply muscular imbalance. This simple hypothesis informs his yoga therapy so that he can address the weaker side of his patients. By evening out the muscular capacity, it is possible to reverse scoliosis and prevent dire symptoms from arising. Left untreated, the angle of the curve worsens by 1 degree each year. Elderly patients with untreated scoliosis can develop curves that obstruct the heart's ability to fill with blood, subsequently depleting the organs of oxygen. Early intervention is the key to reducing the long-term consequences of scoliosis. Dr. Fishman’s Yoga for scoliosis has the potential to change lives, and help patients live a stronger bones lifestyle! Key Takeaways: [2:10] What is scoliosis [4:00] Scoliosis is more common in teenage girls [5:50] A healthier alternative to X-rays [7:10] The serious ramifications of scoliosis in the elderly [9:40] Dire consequences of untreated scoliosis [15:40] Strengthening the weak side [21:45] Temporarily weakening the strong side [25:50] Understanding the imbalance of muscles [32:20] Strengthening your back muscles [38:00] Ending surgery as the dominant treatment [44:15] Thai Chi for osteoperoses [51:30] Outcomes depend on compliance Where to Find Our Guest: Memorable Quotes: “It can so distort your chest, that your heart can’t fill up with blood, so it’s pumping alright, but it’s not pumping as much blood, therefore the other cells of your body, which include your liver, your spleen, and your kidneys, and of course your brain, they don’t get as much blood as they did before, and therefore they don’t get as much oxygen.” [9:47] -Dr.Fishman “These muscles are not the dexterous muscles of your fingers, the coordinated muscles of your muscles of your vocal cords. They are not such fine muscles, their strong suit is that they pull, and they endure, they persist. You know, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, your back doesn’t hurt, most of the time, why? Because those muscles are so darn strong and so well created to sustain the pressure that they do so.” [32:55] -Dr.Fishman To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:
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| How Your Mouth Affects Your Bones—The Truth About Biological Dentistry with Dr. Toni Engram | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:47:45 | |
Is your mouth the missing link in your bone health journey? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist and functional health advocate, to explore how oral health, inflammation, gut microbiome, and toxic dental materials are all connected to bone health and chronic disease. From mercury fillings to gum disease to the hidden dangers of fluoride, Dr. Engram shares how a functional, whole-body approach to dental care can radically shift your long-term health—especially if you’re dealing with osteoporosis or inflammation. If you’ve never thought about how your dental history affects your bones… this episode is going to change that. What You’ll Learn:
Functional tips for supporting both oral and bone health naturally
🔗 Resources & Links: 💬 Debi’s Takeaway: Your dental health is deeply connected to your gut, your inflammation levels, and yes—your bones. It’s time we stop treating the mouth like it’s separate from the rest of the body. When you treat your mouth with the same functional care as the rest of your body, you unlock another layer of healing.
Dr. Toni Engram is a biological dentist based in Dallas, Texas, and founder of Dallas Dental Wellness. She is SMART-certified through the IAOMT, and her practice combines advanced dental techniques with holistic, whole-body health strategies. She’s passionate about helping patients heal from the inside out—starting with the mouth. | |||
| 8: Hair Testing for Mineral Balancing with Lisa Pitel-Killah | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:42:19 | |
Did you know that your hair is the first indicator of your overall health? Today on Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Lisa Pitel-Killah joins us to share how she uses HTMA testing to identify mineral deficiencies to design customized supplement plans. Lisa is a board-certified holistic health practitioner offering online health coaching based on her innovative Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. Using her non-invasive HTMA testing through her company, Vykon Health, Lisa is helping patients regain their energy, tackle debilitating symptoms and enhance longevity. Traditionally, doctors have relied on blood tests to assess the health of their patients, but hair analysis allows practitioners to get ahead of the symptoms, and promote wellness faster. Your hair is a record of your mineral baseline, well before they are present in the blood, making it the perfect tool for preventative care. Each person has a unique biochemical makeup, which is why Lisa’s work with Vykon Health is valuable to patients facing debilitating symptoms. Her approach to individualized care is helping patients restore minerals on a cellular level. Not every supplement is helpful for every person. HTMA offers information that no other test can facilitate and is revolutionizing how practitioners understand the bio-individual. Key Takeaways: [2:50] What you can learn from Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis [6:00] The patterns found in the hair are not random [9:00] What happens to calcium in the body without adequate cofactors [11:00] The benefits of customized supplementation [16:30] Calculating the proper ratio, because more is not always better [18:30] How autonomic nervous system imbalances affect your metabolic rate [24:00] Building awareness of using food as medicine [31:00] Targeted nutrition with Vykon Health [37:00] Replenishing nutrients to promote your body’s natural detox Where to Find the Guest: Memorable Quotes: “We’re looking proactively at what the hair’s picking up at a deeper level, and if that isn’t corrected, eventually the blood is going to show the same thing.” [7:20] -Lisa Pitel-Killah “You really don’t need huge doses of one mineral! Remember more is not always better. When we’re using the right ratio of minerals, vitamins, based on science, which is literally your hair telling us your biochemistry, that’s what really gets the results that you’re gonna want.” [16:50] -Lisa Pitel-Killah
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| 7: Skeletal Uniqueness with Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:59:48 | |
Are you listening to your body’s intelligence? The misconception in modern yoga is perfection. Yoga is taught in images, but striving to replicate the perfect pose is to deny the uniqueness of your own skeletal structure. Today on Stronger Bones Lifestyle, Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio DPT, PT, teaches you the importance of honoring your unique structure and understanding its limitations. Dr. Fazzio pioneered the first yoga therapy internship at Simms Mann Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, where LMU students are mentored in providing individualized yoga therapy for patients suffering from chronic pain. Her mission is to expand this model into other healthcare and educational settings In this episode, Dr. Fazzio explains how you can tune into your body’s messages so that you can position yourself for optimal function of your muscle, ligaments, and joints. She shifts your understanding of yogic movement to that of personalized alignment. A picture is a valuable guideline, but every person is unique, and your ideal pose is too. Understanding how your body feels in each position will help you avoid injury, and will build stronger bones. She breaks down the science and the philosophy of yoga so that you can tap into the full scope of healing that a yogic practice offers. Join us as we reveal the true healing power of yoga! Key Takeaways: [2:45] Recognizing that you are not symmetrical internally or externally [4:40] Honoring the uniqueness of your body [7:20] Guidelines for knowing your personal boundaries [13:00] Building bone density with the proper osteogenic load and alignment [16:30] Positioning the joints, muscles, and ligaments for optimal function [20:50] Looking at the body fits together to avoid injury [25:15] Muscle tightness versus structural limitations [28:50] The subtle body: cultivating awareness of the body [34:18] Fascia compartmentalizes muscle: There is no beginning and no end [37:30] Sequencing your movements [40:00] Returning to the beginner body [43:00] The safety valves of building stronger bones [45:00] Yoga is the liberation of suffering [48:20] Listening to the messages from your body
Linkedin: Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio Memorable Quotes: “Your body’s not meant for that, so we try to honor what each of our uniquenesses provides for us, and respect those uniquenesses so that we can keep our human earth suit longer.” [4:40] - Dr. Fazzio “Slower is harder, slower is more advanced, slower is gonna develop more strength in your muscles, your joints and your bones, and your mind!” [41:35] -Debi Robinson
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| 6: Paula Reed - Root Cause Analysis with Functional Labs | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:40:22 | |
Today on The Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, we investigate the deeper metabolic issues facing menopausal women and how innovative lab testing can take the guesswork out of treatment. Our guest is Paula Reed, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and co-founder of the Functional Health Alliance. Paula began dealing with her own health problems once she entered perimenopause. Doctors complacently told Paula that her symptoms were normal for a woman her age. Instead of accepting her fate, Paula initiated her own investigation, where she found lab testing and nutritional solutions that helped her discover her healing opportunities. She now devotes her career to helping menopausal women do the same, so they can move forward and live a vibrant life! Without proper absorption, your body won’t be able to break down nutrients into the building blocks of your hormones and cells. Paula details her favorite labs that give you insight into your metabolic health. The Dutch test offers a comprehensive look at your hormone levels over a 24-hour period which helps identify absorption problems in your gut. Lab tests are a window into your microbiome and allow functional practitioners to address your specific hormonal imbalances and digestive issues so you can take actionable steps toward a healthy gut. You do not need to accept suffering as you age. Like Paula, you have the power to rebalance your hormones, and these are just a few tools that can help you along on your journey. Key Takeaways: [2:10] Paula’s path from health coaching to functional medicine [9:00] What Dutch labs uncover about your health and the opportunity they provide for healing [11:00] Loss of estrogen in menopausal women leads to bone loss and osteoporosis [16:00] The DNA-based GI test is changing the way we do stool testing [18:00] The healing opportunities found in the GI Map Test [22:00] Common symptoms of H Pylori to look out for [24:00] Taking information from GI testing to get an idea of the bigger picture of your health [32:00] The metabolic chaos in your body is a healing opportunity [35:00] Without testing you can waste time and money on supplements that won’t be absorbed Where to Find the Guest: Memorable Quotes: “Only something with dried urine testing, like what’s available with the dutch, will show us how your body is utilizing those hormones.” [11:10] -Paula Reed “I see H Pylori in like 90%! 90% of stool tests. Currently, statistics say that probably 60% of the population has it but I’m seeing 90% of the ones I see actually are present for that.” [20:05] -Paula Reed
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| 5: What a Dexa Scan Really Tells You with Dr. Wendy Warner | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:48:26 | |
In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, we discuss what a DEXA scan is actually telling you about you and your bones. Today’s guest, Dr. Wendy Warner, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and gynecologist. After 14 years of practicing conventional ObGyn care, Dr. Warner founded a collaborative holistic medical practice that provides nutritional counseling, genetic investigation and integrative functional medicine consultations. Not all scans are created equally because different manufacturers tend to find varying results which call into question the accuracy of all DEXA scans. Dr. Warner also points out that the recommendation to get a DEXA scan every 2 years after menopause puts women at risk of high levels of radiation exposure. With all this in mind, she focuses on bringing you the most effective strategies that you can implement today to naturally support your bone density and metabolism. Stress management, diet and the appropriate bioidentical hormones can help your bones grow stronger throughout menopause. Dr. Warner details her protocol for helping patients analyze their diet and habits to restructure into a lifestyle that will optimize not just your bone health but your overall well-being because healthy bones come from a healthy mind and body. Key Takeaways: [2:40] What a DEXA scan actually tells you [3:30] The difference between your risk of fracture and your rate of fracture [5:25] FRAX score: is always reassuring versus the DEXA scan [9:40]The initial DEXA scan scores were based off the average sized white woman [12:00] DEXA scans are high in radiation and should not be done too frequently [13:10] Manufacturers have varying results which questions the accuracy of all DEXA scans [14:20] The importance of the Stress management and DHEA for your bone health [18:00] Choosing the appropriate bioidentical hormones [21:16] How to avoid acidic blood and PH buffering with a clean and balanced diet [24:10] Building strong bones on a vegan or vegetarian diet [28:20] Effectively and efficiently metabolizing and processing your hormones in menopause [31:25] Methyl Regulators to include in your diet [36:20] Supporting your bone density and metabolism through the food you eat [40:20] Reversing bone loss with lifestyle changes Where to Find Our Guest: Memorable Quotes: “If you really look at what a DEXA scan is telling you though, it’s telling you your risk of fracture,which is not actually the same as your rate of fracture and there’s a distinct difference there!” [3:30] - Dr. Warner “It’s because you’ve lost testosterone from your ovaries and you have to rely on what’s coming from your adrenals, which is usually a lot less. So you lose muscle fairly quickly when you first become menopausal.” [16:40] - Dr. Warner
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| 4: How Medications Cause Biochemical Dysbiosis with Dr. Mihaela Gruita | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:04:20 | |
Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, we discuss the biochemical imbalance caused by medications with Dr. Mihaela Gruita. She is a naturopathic pharmacist and with her program The Medicine Cabinet Makeover, Mihaela helps patients understand how their medications are causing deficiencies at the biochemical level. Often the side effects of drugs are worse than the problem they intend to solve. Digestion is at the root of health but it’s not about what you eat, it’s about what you are actually able to digest, absorb and assimilate into your body. Biochemical dysbiosis is at the root of all health problems and poor lifestyle habits is what sparks that imbalance. A healthy gut means healthy bones and proper absorption of vital amino acids, vitamins and minerals that otherwise will be taken from your own body.
Key Takeaways: [2:30] Osteoporosis can be a side effect using acid reflux medications for too long [5:20] PPI’s stop digestive enzyme that digest proteins into amino acid, needed to build bones [6:00] If you’re nutrient deficient, your body will dissolve your bones to use as a mineral source [18:30] Calcium without magnesium will precipitate and it absorbs into the soft tissue [20:30] Vitamin-D is essential to absorb calcium and Vitamin-K distributes it into the bones [24:30] Dairy is highly inflammatory and is not a good source of calcium for bone health [40:10] Osteoporosis medications usually don’t prevent fractures and have terrible side effects [48:20] Not enough doctors are doing post marketing reports on the side effects in their patients [50:00] In studies with only 3000 people, rare side effects usually won’t be captured in the study [55:00] On average patients are usually taking 3 different medications to treat one issue Where to Find Guest: Memorable Quotes:
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| 3: Yoga for Osteoporosis with Dr. Loren Fishman | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:42:38 | |
A diagnosis of osteoporosis does not determine the destiny of you or your bones. Today’s guest is Dr. Loren Fishman, medical director of the Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center and author of Yoga for Osteoporosis. Modern medicine can improve the outer layer of bones but often lack the ability to strengthen the core that ultimately supports well-rounded bone health. Dr. Fishman has used Yoga as a treatment for women who have reversed bone loss without medication or nutritional intervention. Dr. Fishman has an ongoing study, 12 Poses vs. Osteoporosis which has proven an increase in bone density. However, the benefits of Yoga go beyond bone health. Studies have proven that Yoga effectively strengthens vascular flexibility, preserves cognitive function, and aids in longevity. If you are wanting to learn more about the benefits of Yoga, this is the episode for you.
[4:30] Yoga can stimulate bone growth in your 20’s and can reverse bone loss in your 60’s [7:00] In addition to bone growth, Yoga improves balance, anxiety, and posture [7:50] A study proved that Yoga improves vascular flexibility, reducing stroke and heart attacks [9:38] The osteocytes in your legs govern your appetite, which is why Yoga promotes weight loss [10:50] Rotation is completely safe for women suffering from osteoporosis or osteopenia [12:10] Safe spinal rotation involves having proper length and extension in the thoracic curve [16:20] Yoga creates the compressive force necessary to cause bone remodeling [18:40] Yogic movement dislodges arthritic deposits in the spine so they can be metabolized [26:19] Twisting the vertebrates strengthens them by putting pressure without breaking them [35:40] Yoga creates stronger bones because it has 10-20 times greater pressure than gravity [37:40] You can reverse bone loss with the 12 poses which only take 12 minutes of your day [40:30] Yoga done for 20-30 minutes every day can protect your cognitive function Where to Find Guest: Memorable Quotes:
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| 2: Rebuilding Stronger Bones with Debi Robinson | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:18:45 | |
Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. I created this podcast to inspire women to reclaim their bone health because osteoporosis is not a life sentence and should not limit your quality of life. After my own hip joint surgery caused my hip to collapse, I felt fragile. That feeling of fragility kept me from doing physical activities that I loved, leading me to settle into a sedentary lifestyle that worsened my bone density and strength. Once I discovered that I was more than my DEXA scan scores, I ventured into functional medicine and began my journey to rebuild my bones! Bone remodeling is a response to the demands placed on your bones every day. If you have a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia, it can be reversed. Bone remodeling is a metabolic process that you have control over. Don’t think of your DEXA score as the end instead, it is an insight into the changes you need to make. In this show and episode to come, I will teach you how you can rebuild your bone density and break free from the mindset that you are fragile. Key Takeaways: [0:48] At age 35 your bones tend to break down faster than they can rebuild [2:00] Women in menopause usually see a 20% loss of bone density due to decreased estrogen [3:00[ Understanding your DEXA scan results: Osteopenia versus Osteoporosis [4:50] Bone remodeling happens according to the demands placed on the bones every day [6:50] Bone remodeling is a metabolic process that is determined by your lifestyle choices [7:20] 55% of the population over 50 years old have bone density loss [8:30] Balance declines once the communication between nerves and muscle break down [11:20] Scores of negative 1 - 2.4 indicates osteopenia and negative 2.5+ is osteoporosis [13:00] Diet, Posture and joint alignment heavily influence the health of your spine [14:00] Stress fractures are typically caused due to muscles being dehydrated and inflexible [15:55] Your DEXA scan is not a sentence it’s a chance to improve the quality of your bones Where to Find Guests: Memorable Quotes: “Posture plays a huge role in the health of your thoracic spine because of the compressive force… it is the proper alignment that will create the exact load necessary to constantly create that stimulation for your bones to be strong.” [13:05] “Your DEXA scan is not a sentence” [15:55]
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| 1: My Journey to Stronger Bones with Debi Robinson | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:30:03 | |
Today, I am sharing why I am so dedicated to helping women understand the root cause of their bone loss. Many women think their diagnosis is the end but wIth the right diet, sleep, and exercise, it is possible to stop, slow down, or even reverse bone loss. After I was told my hip joint collapsed I felt delicate and weak. I was afraid of further injuring my hip and consequently stopped exercising which only worsened my condition. By healing my body as a whole and committing to a strengthening yoga routine, I not only regained flexibility but I no longer feel fragile. I know what broken feels like, which is why I am equipping you with the tools to strengthen your bones or hopefully avoid bone loss altogether. Bone remodeling is a metabolic process which is why your diet, exercise, and lifestyle heavily influence the health of your bones. With simple lifestyle changes you can heal your gut and invigorate your bones again. I created this podcast to educate and inspire you because there is hope for a stronger, healthier, and more flexible tomorrow. Key Takeaways: [1:35] Until you experience bone loss, you take for granted that your bones are your foundation [2:40] I treated my chronic pain with excessive advil use not knowing that it was harming my gut [3:40] An osteoporosis diagnosis makes you feel too fragile to move and you become inactive [7:50] The importance of safety when taking on a yogic practice to avoid further injuries [10:30] Understanding the effect of diet, sleep, and lifestyle on your bone health [12:20] Your bone tissue begins breaking down as early as your 30’s [13:10] A diagnosis is not the end because you can stop, slow down or even reverse bone loss [15:18] Inflammation, stress, toxicity & inactivity are just a few of the 7 root causes of bone loss [18:25] There is no single treatment that will improve bone health, it requires a lifestyle change [21:00] Calcium supplements won't work until you heal your body so it can utilize it effectively\ [24:20] Detox and focus on what needs to heal, your gut, bones, acidity, or your physical body [25:20] Bones must be in alignment, Incorrect posture is a huge contributing factor to bone loss
“In order to keep those who I was teaching safe because safety was so key to me because I knew what broken felt like and I knew how broken affects your life. So practicing and keeping our bodies strong and mobile and at the same time doing it in the safest manner possible is the real key for me.” [7:55] “When you are practicing something like yoga or anything where you’re going to be stretching muscles and joints and putting pressure on them, that you do it safely. Because there is one side where we do strengthening and that’s great but there is the other side where injuries can happen as well.” [9:50] “Bone remodeling is really an act of metabolism. The bones are building, dissolving, building, dissolving and what we do all day, every day, either is contributing to building or contributing to dissolving.” [15:45] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:
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| Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:00:52 | |
Are you ready to take control of your bone health and live stronger than ever? Welcome to Stronger Bones Lifestyle, the podcast designed for anyone who wants to prioritize their bone health and reclaim their vitality. Whether you're managing osteopenia, osteoporosis, or simply looking to prevent future bone issues, this podcast is for you. | |||
| The Gut-Brain-Bone Connection with America’s Holistic MD: Dr. Partha Nandi | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:56:13 | |
Have you been told that osteoporosis is just about aging or low calcium? In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by renowned integrative gastroenterologist and author Dr. Partha Nandi to explore the true drivers of bone loss—and why they have more to do with gut health, hormone balance, and chronic inflammation than most people realize. We dive into the hidden connections between digestive dysfunction, estrogen loss, and systemic inflammation, and how these factors silently break down your bones over time. Dr. Nandi shares a holistic, empowering approach to not just preventing osteoporosis—but transforming your overall health from the inside out.
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💬 Debi’s Takeaway: Osteoporosis is a symptom of imbalance—not just a result of age or low calcium. When you address inflammation, hormones, digestion, and stress, you unlock your body’s ability to rebuild and thrive. You are not broken—you are ready to heal.
Dr. Partha Nandi is an integrative gastroenterologist, best-selling author, and creator of the nationally syndicated television show Ask Dr. Nandi. With a mission to inspire holistic healing, he empowers patients to be their own health advocates and tackles chronic disease with science, lifestyle, and compassion.
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| The Truth About Bone Loss—And Why You’ve Been Misled | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:28:06 | |
Do you really have osteoporosis — or have you just been compared to a 30-year-old on a machine designed to sell medication? In this solo episode, I open up about the real story behind bone scans, how osteoporosis became a billion-dollar industry, and what most doctors don’t explain about the medications they prescribe. From the insurance-fueled rise of the DEXA scan to the flawed use of T-scores and the overprescription of drugs like Fosamax and Reclast, this episode is here to help you question the diagnosis, challenge the standard approach, and step into your power as a strong, informed woman. If you’ve ever felt confused, scared, or pressured by a bone scan or diagnosis—this is the episode you need to hear. What You’ll Learn:
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| Why REMS Is Replacing DEXA for Bone Health with Dr. Andy Bush | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
Could everything you’ve been told about bone scans be outdated? In this game-changing episode, I welcome back Dr. Andy Bush, orthopedic surgeon and bone health innovator, to explore a revolutionary new technology: REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry). Unlike the traditional DEXA scan that only measures bone density, REMS analyzes bone strength, structure, and real fracture risk. Together, we break down what REMS actually does, why it matters, and how it’s reshaping the future of osteoporosis diagnosis and prevention—especially for women who want to avoid unnecessary medications and take charge of their health.
Debi’s Takeaway:
Dr. Andy Bush is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in North Carolina. After 30+ years of surgically repairing fractures, he now leads a prevention-focused bone clinic using REMS technology to assess and improve structural bone health—without radiation or outdated density-based models. You can find out more about Dr. Bush here.
If you found this episode eye-opening, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a friend who’s been told she has osteoporosis or is questioning her scan results. 🔗 Visit www.debirobinson.com/podcast for more empowering resources and episodes. Take Charge of Your Bone Health — Join Our Live Webinar Break Through the Bone Health Confusion: A Deep Dive with an Orthopedic Surgeon Webinar: Bone Medications & Hormones — What You Need to Know
In this important session, you’ll learn:
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| Does Your T-Score Really Matter? Rethinking Bone Health with Dr. Andy Bush | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:35:51 | |
Is a single number determining your treatment plan? For many women, the T-score from a DEXA scan becomes the full story of their bone health. But what if that story is incomplete—or even misleading? In this episode, I sit down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush, who has shifted his focus from fixing fractures to preventing them. Together, we dive into the flaws of the traditional DEXA scan, why your T-score might not reflect your actual fracture risk, and the power of a better diagnostic: REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry). If you’ve ever been told you have osteoporosis — or felt confused and fearful about your scan results—this is the episode for you. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Dr. Andy Bush is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in North Carolina who transitioned his practice from surgical fracture treatment to preventative bone health care. He is a pioneer in the use of REMS scanning in the U.S. and specializes in assessing structural bone strength and fragility risk in women.
If you found this episode helpful, please rate, review, and subscribe! Share it with a friend who’s navigating a new osteoporosis diagnosis or wants real answers about bone health. 🔗 More resources & support at www.debirobinson.com Take Charge of Your Bone Health — Join Our Live Webinar Break Through the Bone Health Confusion: A Deep Dive with an Orthopedic Surgeon Webinar: Bone Medications & Hormones — What You Need to Know In this important session, you’ll learn:
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| The Truth About Heart Disease, Hormone Loss & Bone Health with Dr. Myra Reed | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:41:58 | |
Did you know the #1 killer of women after menopause isn’t cancer — it’s heart disease? And the #1 disease of menopause? Osteoporosis. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Myra Reed, a functional internal medicine physician who has helped thousands of women reverse chronic illness, balance hormones, and reclaim their vitality. Together, we dive deep into the overlooked connection between hormone loss, heart disease, bone decline, and the broken healthcare system that’s still handing out statins and short visits as if that’s the answer. If you’ve been told your cholesterol is too high, or if you’re wondering whether hormones are safe post-menopause—this episode is for you. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:
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