#147 How Hormones Affect Bone Health After Menopause w/ The Girlfriend Doctor (Dr. Anna Cabeca) + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Bone Coach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Joining us today to dive into hormones, menopause, and bone strength is Dr. Anna Cabeca—The Girlfriend Doctor. Dr. Anna is a triple–board certified OBGYN and bestselling author of The Hormone Fix , Keto-Green 16 , and MenuPause . She’s trained in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone therapy, and is known for her sassy, heart-centered, and humorous teaching style. She breaks down the hormonal shifts of midlife, from the role of oxytocin in connection to the impact of cortisol on intimacyand how balancing the two can support libido and strengthen your relationship with yourself. Dr. Anna also created natural solutions like the Julva® cream and MightyMaca® Plus, to help women thrive through menopause. =>> FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>> FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>> Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Topics Covered 00:00:00 Episode start 00:02:31 Introducing Dr. Anna Cabeca: triple-board-certified “Girlfriend Doctor” 00:04:18 How hormone changes in menopause influence bone strength and osteoporosis risk 00:07:12 Lifestyle and nutrition steps to prevent bone loss before it starts 00:12:37 Ideal lab ranges for vitamin D, inflammatory markers, and hormones 00:12:14 How soon to retest vitamin D and hormone levels after changes 00:12:56 What to do when hormone therapy isn’t lowering FSH or protecting bone 00:17:01 Why testosterone matters for women’s muscle and bone building 00:18:26 How chronic stress and cortisol accelerate bone breakdown, and how to counter it 00:23:58 Daily “oxytocin habits” that support mood, health, and bone-building activity 00:31:12 Gut health, estrogen metabolism, and why regular bowel movements matter 00:33:25 Important vaginal and pelvic health practices for midlife and beyond 00:36:39 What Julva® cream is and how it supports vulvar and pelvic tissue health 00:34:02 Hopeful reminders: bone density and health markers can improve over time. 00:39:47 Where to find and follow Dr. Anna Cabeca online__ *** Resources Mentioned Shownotes @ https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/how-hormones-affect-bone-health-after-menopause-w-the-girlfriend-doctor-dr-anna-cabeca-the-hormone-fix-julva-cream *** What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast? 1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 3. Tell a friend.