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In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi sits down with Jennifer Payeur, holistic health practitioner, cancer thriver, and founder of Nature Provides. Jennifer shares her remarkable healing journey — from chronic illness and a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to discovering the regenerative intelligence of embryonic plant stem cells. This conversation dives deep into how plant stem cells detoxify the body, support the nervous system, restore cellular communication, and enhance tissue regeneration — all foundational elements for improving bone, fascia, gut, and whole-body health. If you’re curious about natural healing, toxicity, inflammation, or how nature-based medicine supports the body’s blueprint for repair, this episode is an absolute must-listen. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What embryonic plant stem cells are — and why they’re so potent How plant stem cells support detoxification, recoding, and regeneration The role toxicity, lymph stagnation, and stress play in disease and bone loss How fascia communicates with organs, glands, and the skeletal system Why modern environments disrupt our body’s natural healing processes Key plant stem cells supporting bone and joint health How to reconnect to nature’s rhythms for deeper healing Episode Timestamps 00:00 — Introducing Jennifer Payeur and her healing journey 06:22 — What are embryonic plant stem cells? 12:48 — How plant stem cells support the body’s detox pathways 18:15 — The nervous system, trauma, and cellular communication 25:03 — Why toxins accumulate and disrupt bone health 32:40 — Fascia, inflammation & the terrain of the body 41:12 — The top plant stem cells for bone and joint support 49:50 — How reconnecting with nature restores the body 56:10 — Jennifer’s final advice for supporting your healing Resources & Links Learn more about Jennifer Payeur & Nature Provides: https://nature-provides.com Stronger Bones Lifestyle Programs: https://debirobinson.com Follow Debi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness Action Steps You Can Take Support your detox pathways daily (lymph, liver, gut). Reconnect with nature to settle your nervous system. Explore plant-based tools that support cellular communication. Reduce toxic burden in your environment. Add gentle daily movement to nourish fascia and joints. Debi’s Takeaway Nature knows how to heal. What Jennifer shares reminds us that the body has an extraordinary ability to regenerate when the terrain is supported — when we lower inflammation, release toxins, soothe the nervous system, and restore communication between cells. Bone health is a whole-body story, and nature gives us powerful tools to support every layer.

Dec 11

In this powerful and enlightening episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimee Duffy, triple-board-certified functional medicine physician and regenerative health expert, to uncover the deeper biochemical, hormonal, and cellular factors driving bone loss. Dr. Duffy shares how chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, gut dysfunction, emotional trauma, immune imbalance, and mitochondrial decline all impact the body’s ability to repair — including the repair of your bones. We talk about the connection between stress, trauma, and physical degeneration; how the nervous system affects hormone balance; and why rebuilding bone health requires more than calcium supplements and heavy weights. Dr. Duffy explains that bone loss is rarely an isolated condition — it’s a downstream effect of a body that’s inflamed, depleted, stressed, or biochemically out of balance. This episode will give you hope, validation, and a deeper understanding of how to support your bones from the inside out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The biochemical and cellular drivers of bone loss How stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation affect bone-building Why inflammation and oxidative stress accelerate aging and degeneration How gut health influences nutrient absorption and hormone balance The role of mitochondria in energy, healing, and bone remodeling How emotions and past experiences impact physical health Why restoring internal balance must come before advanced therapies Practical, everyday steps to support your healing and strengthen your bones Action Steps You Can Take Today Support your gut with whole foods, hydration, minerals, and fiber-rich meals. Regulate your nervous system through deep breathing, meditation, grounding, or yoga. Reduce inflammatory loads by limiting sugar, alcohol, processed oils, and stress. Strengthen your mitochondria with sunlight, movement, quality sleep, and clean nutrition. Address emotional stress or unresolved trauma that keeps the body in survival mode. Incorporate minerals and antioxidants for cellular support (magnesium, potassium, trace minerals). Seek functional testing to understand hormones, oxidative stress, gut health, and inflammation markers. Resources & Links Learn more about Dr. Aimee Duffy: https://www.aimeeduffymd.com/ Debi Robinson Wellness: https://debirobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Debi’s Takeaway Your bones are not the problem — they are the result of what’s happening inside your body. Bone loss is a message, not a failure. When you reduce inflammation, strengthen your mitochondria, heal your gut, regulate your stress, nourish your cells, and support your emotional wellbeing, your bones receive the signal that it’s finally safe to rebuild. Healing begins the moment your internal environment becomes supportive of repair.

Dec 4

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Brown, medical anthropologist, clinical nutritionist, and founder of Better Bones, to unravel the truth behind modern osteoporosis care. We explore how the DEXA scan became the gold standard—despite its limitations—and why so many women are being mislabeled as “high risk” when the full picture of bone strength has never been evaluated. Dr. Brown brings a rare combination of science, global anthropology, and decades of clinical research to explain why bone density is not the only indicator of fracture risk, why stress is one of the biggest bone disruptors, and how minerals, digestion, muscle strength, and lifestyle patterns create a much more accurate blueprint of true bone health. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or frightened by a diagnosis, this episode will help you breathe again—and understand your bones in an entirely new way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why DEXA scans are often misleading, especially for petite women The history of osteoporosis and how its definition was created The 20 essential nutrients your bones require daily Why chronic stress and cortisol silently dissolve bone How muscle strength reflects bone strength The surprising accuracy of ancient healing systems like Ayurveda Why heavy lifting is not the only path to stronger bones How digestion, mineral balance, and oxidative stress influence bone remodeling How to build confidence and reduce fear after an osteoporosis diagnosis Action Steps You Can Take Today Reduce stress daily through breathing, meditation, nature walks, or grounding Support digestion to improve nutrient absorption Add bone-supportive nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin K2, trace minerals, and potassium-rich foods Build muscle gradually using movements that feel safe and functional Shift toward alkaline-leaning eating patterns with more fruits and vegetables Get your Vitamin D and hormone levels checked Learn the “witness practice” to observe thoughts instead of internalizing fear Explore your medical osteoporosis workup to uncover underlying causes Resources & Links Better Bones Website: https://betterbones.com Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Stronger Bones Lifestyle Programs & Resources Debi’s Takeaway You are so much more than a T-score. Your bones are alive, responsive, adaptable, and deeply influenced by how you eat, move, think, and live. Don’t let fear of a diagnosis shape the rest of your life. When you nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and support your digestion and mineral balance, your bones can—and will —respond. Healing is possible.

Nov 27

The holidays are meant for joy, connection, and celebration — but for many women managing bone health issues with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this season can feel stressful and full of temptation. In this solo episode, Debi shares her Holiday Survival Guide for Osteoporosis , offering empowering tips to help you enjoy the festivities without compromising your bone health. You’ll learn how to make smart food swaps, manage stress, and keep inflammation down while still indulging in the flavors and fun of the holidays. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode The most common holiday bone health pitfalls and how to avoid them How to enjoy festive foods without triggering inflammation or bone loss Simple ways to reduce stress hormones that weaken bones Tips for staying hydrated and energized when celebrations get busy How to honor your body’s limits and listen to your inner wisdom during the season 🧘‍♀️ Action Steps Plan ahead: Bring a bone-healthy dish to gatherings or swap out sugary treats for nutrient-dense options. Stay mindful: Enjoy your favorite foods slowly, savoring every bite — awareness reduces overindulgence. Hydrate and move: Drink water throughout the day and take short walks to keep your circulation and energy flowing. Prioritize rest: Sleep is when your body regenerates bone tissue — don’t let late nights steal your recovery time. Reset your mindset: One indulgent meal won’t break your progress; get back to your healthy habits the next day. 🔗 Resources and Links 🌿 Join the Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program: debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones 💌 Work with Debi: Book a consultation 🦴 Follow on Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness 💭 Debi’s Takeaway “The holidays shouldn’t be about restriction — they’re about connection. When you tune into your body, nourish it with intention, and honor its limits, you can enjoy every moment and keep your bones strong. This season, give yourself the gift of mindful celebration.”

Nov 20

Could fasting be one of the most overlooked tools for improving bone health, supporting osteoporosis and osteopenia, and strengthening your metabolism? In this episode, functional bone health expert Debi Robinson sits down with Registered Dietitian Ashley Bizzell to explore how intermittent fasting and autophagy support not only metabolic healing but also healthier, stronger bones. Ashley shares her path from traditional nutrition roles to functional metabolic medicine, where she now helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and support healthier aging. Together, Debi and Ashley break down how fasting influences bone density, why cellular renewal is essential for osteoporosis and osteopenia, and how women can safely integrate fasting into a bone-supportive lifestyle. They also dive into the Fasting Mimicking Diet developed by Dr. Valter Longo, explaining how it offers the benefits of fasting without full deprivation while supporting energy, gut health, and bone strength. What You’ll Learn The difference between fasting, starvation, and metabolic healing for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia How fasting activates autophagy and supports cellular repair that strengthens bones The connection between metabolism, insulin resistance, inflammation, and bone loss Why hormonal balance is essential for maintaining and improving bone density How the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) works and why it can be a safe strategy for bone health The role of hydration, nutrient density, and gut health during fasting for optimal bone support Action Steps Start small : Begin with a gentle 12–14 hour overnight fast to support metabolic repair and bone renewal. Focus on hydration : Keep water and herbal teas flowing to support your metabolism, gut, and bones. Nourish wisely : Choose whole, nutrient-dense foods with plenty of healthy fats and minerals your bones need. Support your gut : A healthy microbiome improves nutrient absorption and helps strengthen bones from the inside out. Explore FMD : Consider guided fasting options like the Fasting Mimicking Diet to support cellular health and bone density. Resources & Links Learn about the Fasting Mimicking Diet (ProLon) → prolonlife.com Explore Elra Health and L-Nutra Health → lnutrahealth.com Listen to more episodes → Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Build strength from within → Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Follow Debi on Instagram → @debi_robinson_yoga Debi's Takeaway True healing is built on rhythm, rest, and renewal — not restriction. When we give our bodies space to clean, repair, and rebalance, we support the metabolic and hormonal foundations needed for stronger bones and better aging. Start slow, listen to your body, and let gentle fasting become a supportive tool in your osteoporosis or osteopenia healing journey.

Nov 13

What if chronic inflammation, mold exposure, or unresolved emotional stress were silently accelerating osteoporosis or osteopenia? In this eye-opening episode, functional bone health expert Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Kelly McCann , a leading functional MD and environmental medicine specialist, to uncover the hidden triggers behind bone loss that most women never hear about. Dr. McCann explains how mast cell activation (MCAS) , mold toxicity, and environmental chemicals can weaken bones, disrupt hormones, and fuel chronic inflammation. Together, she and Debi explore the deeper terrain of bone health—how your immune system, nervous system, and even emotional experiences shape your risk for osteoporosis and osteopenia. This episode goes far beyond calcium and vitamin D. It’s about understanding the environmental, biochemical, and emotional roots of bone loss so you can build strong, resilient bones for life. What You’ll Learn How mast cell activation (MCAS) contributes to inflammation that accelerates bone loss The link between mold exposure, toxins, and the development of osteoporosis or osteopenia Why your symptoms may be communication, not malfunction , especially when it comes to bone health How emotional stress, trauma, and dysregulation of the nervous system can weaken bones Practical, actionable ways to reduce toxic load and support bone density How to create balance physically, emotionally, and energetically to strengthen your bones from the inside out Action Steps Audit your environment : Look for hidden mold, water damage, or chemical exposures that may be fueling inflammation and bone loss. Clean up your kitchen : Swap non-stick pans for stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic to reduce toxin exposure that affects bone health. Hydrate and nourish : Drink filtered water and build meals around whole, anti-inflammatory foods to support osteoporosis and osteopenia. Reduce daily toxic load : Avoid synthetic fragrances, plastic bottles, and harsh cleaners that may disrupt hormones and bone density. Calm your stress response : Use breathwork, meditation, or gentle yoga to regulate your nervous system and protect your bones. Seek functional support : Work with a practitioner if you suspect mold toxicity, MCAS, or chronic inflammation impacting your bones. Resources & Links Learn more about Dr. Kelly McCann: The Spring Center Listen to more episodes of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Strengthen from the inside out: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Visit debirobinson.com for resources and upcoming events Debi's Takeaway Bone health is about much more than nutrients—it’s about your environment, your stress levels, and how your body communicates with you. As Dr. McCann reminds us, inflammation, toxins, and emotional stress can erode bone strength just as powerfully as nutritional deficiencies. When you listen to your body, address hidden triggers, and create safety in your inner world, your bones can finally begin to rebuild. Your body isn’t failing—it’s speaking. The more you listen, the stronger your bones can become.

Nov 6

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 The surprising ways insulin resistance and inflammation contribute to bone loss How strength training improves blood sugar balance and boosts bone density Why slow, controlled movements can be safer — and more effective — than lifting heavy too soon The importance of hydration, protein, and proper recovery in maintaining strong muscles and bones How to interpret blood sugar trends and use them to guide your fitness and nutrition choices Action Steps Lift smart, not just heavy. Focus on form, control, and consistency — 3 seconds up, 3 seconds down. Prioritize protein. Include quality protein in every meal to support bone and muscle repair. Hydrate daily. Water keeps tissues flexible and supports blood sugar balance. Move often. Daily walking, yoga, or resistance training keeps joints and bones active. Monitor your stress. Elevated cortisol weakens bones — prioritize rest and recovery. Resources and Links Learn more about Ben’s work: Your Diabetes Insider Follow Ben on Instagram: @manofzeel Listen to more episodes of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast 🌿 Heal from the inside out with Debi’s signature program: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones 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.

Oct 30

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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The connection between long COVID, chronic fatigue, and bone health How inflammation and acidity weaken your body’s terrain and bone-building capacity Why stress hormones like cortisol can dissolve bone tissue The importance of detoxification and restoring energy flow How to rebuild your body’s foundation using naturopathic and lifestyle tools Action Steps Listen to your body. Fatigue is a signal that your system is out of balance, not just a lack of willpower. Support detox pathways. Focus on hydration, fiber-rich foods, and gentle movement to support the liver and lymphatic system. Reduce inflammation. Choose anti-inflammatory foods, manage stress, and prioritize quality sleep. Rebuild from within. Consider working with a holistic or functional practitioner to address underlying causes like gut health and adrenal fatigue. Stay patient. Healing deep imbalances takes time—start where you are, and be consistent with self-care practices. 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.

Oct 23

When Mary was diagnosed with osteoporosis, fear and confusion took over. Doctors told her the only option was medication — but deep down, she knew there had to be another way. In this inspiring episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi Robinson sits down with Mary, one of her Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones graduates, to share her journey of rebuilding bone health naturally from the inside out. Discover how Mary uncovered the root causes of her bone loss; gut inflammation, poor digestion, and nutrient absorption—and how healing her gut transformed her energy, confidence, and strength. If you’ve been wondering whether natural bone health recovery is possible, this conversation will give you hope, direction, and proof that your body can heal. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Mary’s journey to stronger bones 02:15 – The emotional impact of an osteoporosis diagnosis 06:30 – How gut health influences bone strength 12:20 – Identifying inflammation and nutrient absorption issues 18:00 – Healing from the inside out through lifestyle changes 24:45 – Mary’s results and renewed confidence 28:10 – Debi’s advice for anyone feeling stuck or afraid 32:00 – The Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones approach 35:00 – Closing thoughts and resources What You’ll Learn The connection between gut health and bone health How inflammation weakens bones—and what to do about it Why digestion and nutrient absorption are key to bone strength Practical lifestyle shifts for stronger bones naturally How mindset and body awareness influence healing Resources Mentioned 🎧 Listen to all episodes: Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast 💜 Join the program featured in this episode: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones 🌐 Visit: DebiRobinson.com Debi’s Takeaway Your bones don’t just respond to exercise — they respond to how you nourish and care for your entire body . When you heal your gut, manage inflammation, and fuel your body with the right nutrients, your bones can rebuild themselves—stronger than ever. Ready to Start Your Own Bone Health Transformation? If you’re ready to go deeper into your healing journey, join my signature program: 👉 Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones You’ll learn how to strengthen your bones naturally—starting from the inside out.

Oct 16

You’ve heard the message: lift heavy to build strong bones. But what if that advice— when done too soon or without proper form — is leading more women to injury than strength? In this episode, Debi Robinson sits down with Carl Reeder, a functional movement specialist and strength coach, to unpack what it really means to build strength safely when you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. They dive into the difference between lifting heavier and lifting smarter, how to avoid common mistakes, and why true strength begins long before you ever pick up a dumbbell. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why “lift heavy” isn’t one-size-fits-all advice for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia The importance of connection, communication, and control in building strength with women having bone health issues How the back body chain supports posture, balance, and bone strength The difference between safe strength and forced intensity How to avoid injuries through awareness and progression Simple ways to reconnect with your body before increasing load Action Steps Focus on connection before load. Build awareness of your posture, movement, and alignment before adding weight. Train your back body. Strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and spine to support your bones and balance. Slow down your movements. Time under tension builds more strength—and better form—than rushing reps. Listen to your body. Mild soreness means adaptation; sharp pain means stop. Work with a specialist. A qualified trainer or yoga therapist can help you progress safely and avoid unnecessary injuries. Resources and Links Learn more: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Work one-on-one with Debi → Book a Consultation Follow Carl Reeder for movement and strength training resources Listen to more episodes → Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi’s Takeaway “You can’t strengthen what you’re not connected to.” When you move with awareness and respect your body’s limits, you build not just stronger muscles—but a stronger foundation for life. Safe strength is strong strength. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast for empowering conversations and science-based insights to help you build stronger bones, stronger muscles, and a stronger life.

Oct 9

When it comes to bone health, we often talk about calcium, vitamin D, or strength training — but few people realize that strong bones actually begin in the gut. In this solo episode, Debi Robinson explores one of the most overlooked root causes of bone loss and osteoporosis: poor digestion. Through years of working with women with osteoporosis and osteopenia — and interpreting countless stool labs—Debi has seen a clear pattern: when digestion falters, bones weaken. Because the truth is, it’s not just what you eat—it’s what you absorb. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why digestion is the foundation of bone health The step-by-step “mouth to bones” process of nutrient absorption Signs your digestive system may not be working properly How poor digestion and inflammation trigger bone loss The role of the gut-bone axis in osteoporosis and osteopenia Simple, practical steps to support healthy digestion and stronger bones Action Steps Slow down when eating. Take deep breaths and eat in a calm, mindful state to support proper digestion. Chew your food thoroughly. Digestion begins in the mouth—help your enzymes do their job. Stay hydrated, but skip large drinks during meals. Avoid diluting stomach acid. Add more fiber. Aim for 30 grams daily to support your microbiome and regular bowel movements. Consider functional testing. A stool lab can uncover the root cause of poor digestion or nutrient malabsorption. Resources and Links Learn more: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program Work with Debi one-on-one → Book a Consultation More episodes of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast → Listen Here

Oct 2

When you think about strengthening your bones, do you consider what’s inside your home? This episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast shines a light on how clutter affects not just your stress levels but also your physical safety, confidence, and even your ability to age well. I’m joined by Heather Aardema, a functional medicine certified health coach and founder of The School of Living Lighter . Heather shares her personal story of being forced to let go of almost everything she owned after a toxic mold exposure— and how this experience transformed her health, perspective, and purpose. Together, we explore the surprising connection between your outer environment and your inner well-being. Clearing clutter isn’t just about having a neat home—it’s about preventing falls, lowering stress hormones that weaken bones, and creating space for healing and joy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why clutter can quietly impact bone health and overall well-being How decluttering lowers stress, supports healing, and reduces overwhelm Heather’s powerful journey of loss, resilience, and transformation Simple ways to create a safer home environment for fall prevention How letting go of what no longer serves you opens space for freedom and growth Action Steps Start small – declutter one drawer, one surface, or one corner of a room. Think safety first – remove tripping hazards to lower your risk of falls. Lighten the mental load – notice how creating space shifts your mood and energy. Ask yourself: Does this item support the healthy, vibrant life I want to create? Resources and Links Connect with Heather at School of Living Lighter Learn about my program: Healthy Gut Healthy Bones For more episodes, visit: Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi’s Takeaway Your bones thrive in an environment of safety, space, and ease. By decluttering, you aren’t just organizing—you’re removing barriers to movement, lowering stress, and making room for the healthier, stronger life you deserve. 👉 Subscribe to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast so you never miss an empowering conversation about bone health, strength, and aging with confidence.

Sep 25

What if your smartwatch or wearable ring could reveal how stress, sleep, and lifestyle choices are silently shaping your bone health? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast , I’m joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, a Norwegian physician, documentary filmmaker, author of The Pulse Cure , and expert on heart rate variability (HRV). Dr. Færø explains how wearables can go far beyond step counts — they can show us how well our body is handling stress and whether we’re truly recovering. Since chronic stress and inflammation are major contributors to bone loss, learning to monitor HRV can be a game-changer for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Together, we explore the role of stress, nutrition, sunlight, and recovery in building resilient bones and creating a healthier future. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The critical connection between HRV, recovery, and bone health How stress hormones like cortisol can pull calcium from your bones Why sunlight is about more than vitamin D—it’s a natural regulator for your body Foods that can trigger inflammation and silently weaken your skeleton How wearables provide biofeedback that helps you make better lifestyle choices Action Steps You Can Take Today Check your recovery, not just your steps. Pay attention to HRV data from your wearable to see how well your body is adapting. Get mindful sun exposure. Sunlight helps regulate circadian rhythms and supports bone strength. Clean up your diet. Reduce sugar, gluten, and dairy if they trigger inflammation for you. Prioritize sleep and stress management. Recovery builds resilience that supports bone density. Resources and Links Learn more about Dr. Torkil Færø and his book The Pulse Cure → https://thepulsecure.com Connect with Debi Robinson and explore bone health programs → https://debirobinson.com Listen to past episodes of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast → Podcast Library Debi’s Takeaway Your bones don’t get weaker overnight — they’re shaped by daily habits. Stress, poor recovery, and inflammation can quietly chip away at bone strength. The good news? By paying attention to recovery markers like HRV and supporting your body with sleep, nutrition, and sunlight, you can build a stronger foundation for the years ahead.

Sep 18

In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast , Debi sits down with Dr. Cuan Wayne Coetzee, chiropractor and founder of Move Med UK. They dive into the importance of functional movement, posture, and balance for bone health and overall longevity. Dr. Coetzee shares his LENDS principles (Love, Exercise, Newness, Diet, Sleep) and how reprogramming your nervous system can help you move safely, prevent injuries, and reclaim confidence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How functional movement supports bone strength and reduces fracture risk Why posture and balance are essential for aging well The LENDS principles for optimizing brain and body health The three-step process of Remove → Re-Move → Move for better mobility Practical ways to strengthen your feet, spine, and balance Action Steps Assess your posture daily – notice how you sit, stand, and walk. Small corrections build long-term habits. Practice mindful movement – integrate balance and core exercises into your day, even while brushing your teeth or cooking. Incorporate LENDS – prioritize love, exercise, new experiences, diet, and sleep for holistic bone and brain health. Strengthen your feet – barefoot balance training and simple foot exercises can improve stability and prevent falls. Resources and Links Learn more about Dr. Cuan Wayne Coetzee and Move Med UK: https://www.movemed.org Connect with Debi Robinson: https://debirobinson.com Email Debi: support@debirobinson.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness/ Debi’s Takeaway "Your body is adaptable at any age. By retraining your nervous system and embracing functional movement, you can build confidence, prevent falls, and live with strength and vitality—even with an osteoporosis diagnosis."

Sep 11

When it comes to bone health, the world of fitness advice can feel confusing — should you stretch more, lift heavy, or stick to yoga? In this episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle , Debi Robinson sits down with her very first yoga teacher, Jules Mitchell, a yoga educator and biomechanics expert, to unpack the truth about yoga, stretching, and bone strength. Jules shares her unique perspective on what stretching really is, how to safely load your bones and joints, and why injury prevention isn’t just about muscles and skeletons — it’s also about awareness, mindset, and progression. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What “stretching” actually means in the body — flexibility vs. mechanical tension. The concept of optimal loading: specificity, variability, and progression. Why injuries often happen when we do too much for our capacity . How yoga develops body awareness and confidence that supports bone health. The role of psychosocial factors (stress, mindset, lifestyle) in pain and injury recovery. Action Steps Explore yoga not just as exercise, but as a tool for awareness and safe progression. Pay attention to your body’s signals — move at a pace that matches your capacity. Consider adding variability and frequency into your movement practice to support bone health. Seek guidance from experienced teachers or therapists who understand bone health. Resources & Links Learn more about Jules Mitchell → https://www.julesmitchell.com Explore Debi’s programs → https://debirobinson.com Debi’s Takeaway Yoga is so much more than stretching or exercise. It builds confidence, awareness, and resilience — the foundation for safe and strong movement at every age. By listening to your body and practicing safely, you can build stronger muscles, stronger bones, and a stronger mind. ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could benefit. Together, we’re building stronger bones and stronger lives!

Sep 4

When you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it’s natural to want to take action fast—lifting heavy, joining group programs, or pushing your body harder than ever. But here’s the truth: too many women are getting injured because they’re doing too much, too soon. And once you’re injured, you’re sidelined. In this solo episode, I share why safety must come first when it comes to building bone strength, balance, and muscle. From heavy weightlifting to osteogenic loading programs and even yoga classes, I’ve seen how the wrong approach (or the wrong guidance) can lead to setbacks. I also reveal the hidden factors—hydration, sleep, stress, and nutrition—that determine whether your body is ready for challenge. Because stronger bones aren’t built overnight. They’re built with awareness, patience, and safety at the core. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why “Weight Bearing As Tolerated” is the smartest mindset for bone health The risks of heavy lifting without proper training or preparation How hydration, sleep, and stress impact your bone and muscle safety Real-life stories of women injured by popular programs and exercises Questions to ask before hiring a trainer or joining a class Why slow, safe, and steady progress is the key to stronger bones Debi’s Takeaway: Yes — you can build stronger bones, muscles, balance, and posture. But only if you do it safely. When you slow down, listen to your body, and get the right guidance, you’ll build not just bone density—but confidence for the long run. Learn more about debi and her offerings heret: 👉 www.debirobinson.com

Aug 28

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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why women’s heart disease risk skyrockets after menopause—and the role of hormones The truth about vitamin D: why “normal” isn’t always optimal How regenerative medicine and exosomes may improve bone density GLP-1 medications: beyond weight loss to inflammation and longevity The surprising connection between parasites and cancer How high-dose vitamin C and curcumin can support cancer therapy Why patient advocacy and questioning your doctor are essential Action Steps: Get your vitamin D tested—and aim for optimal, not just normal Consider hormone optimization to protect both your bones and heart Explore functional and regenerative medicine options for bone health Ask questions and don’t be afraid to challenge outdated advice Seek providers who work with you, not just prescribe to you Resources & Links: 🎧 Listen to More Podcast Episodes Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Membership Book a 1:1 Consult with Debi 💬 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.

Aug 21

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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the U.S. healthcare system is “broken” for both patients and doctors How “evidence-based medicine” often means “evidence-biased” The pressure women face to take bone drugs like bisphosphonates and Prolia How the economics of insurance shape your doctor’s recommendations Why functional medicine and prevention-based care are key to bone strength Practical steps to advocate for yourself and your health Action Steps: Ask deeper questions before agreeing to medication Invest in prevention: exercise, stress management, nutrient-rich food Explore functional medicine to address root causes of bone loss Reconsider your insurance model for more personalized care Stay informed so you can make confident, empowered decisions 👉 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.

Aug 14

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: The lymphatic system’s role in detoxification, immunity, and tissue repair How poor lymph flow fuels inflammation and bone breakdown Common signs your lymph system is congested Why lymphatic health impacts the gut-bone connection At-home practices to improve lymph circulation How Flowpresso™ therapy supports whole-body healing Why bone health requires more than just diet, exercise, and supplements Action Steps: Move daily: walking, rebounding, or stretching to stimulate lymph flow Practice diaphragmatic breathing to pump lymph naturally Stay hydrated to keep lymph fluid moving freely Try dry brushing toward the heart to stimulate lymph vessels Alternate hot and cold showers to boost circulation Consider professional lymphatic therapy like Flowpresso™ Resources & Links: Kelly Kennedy – The True Wellness Center Free Bone Health Masterclass Book a 1:1 Consult with Debi 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.

Aug 7

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: What biological dentistry is and why it matters for whole-body health How gum disease and gut dysbiosis are linked to systemic inflammation and bone loss The truth about mercury fillings and how to remove them safely What the SMART protocol is and why it’s critical during amalgam removal Why fluoride may not be as safe or effective as we were taught How osteoporosis drugs can affect the jawbone and dental healing What to ask your dentist before your next cleaning or procedure Functional tips for supporting both oral and bone health naturally Action Steps: Find a SMART-certified dentist through IAOMT.org Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash and opt for natural oral care alternatives Try oil pulling with organic coconut oil to support gum health Focus on an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diet (vitamins A, D3, K2, magnesium) Reevaluate your current dental materials—especially old amalgam fillings Work with providers who see the mouth as part of the whole system, not separate from it 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌿 Dr. Toni Engram’s Practice 🎓 Free Bone Health Masterclass 📩 Connect with Debi for 1:1 Support 💬 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. 👤 About Dr. Toni Engram: 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.

Jul 31

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. What You’ll Learn: Why inflammation is the real root of most chronic disease, including bone loss The surprising connection between gut health and bone density How estrogen protects your bones (and why its loss accelerates aging) The truth about hormone therapy—and how to explore it safely What your digestive symptoms may be revealing about nutrient absorption Dr. Nandi’s 5 pillars of health and how to use them to strengthen bones naturally Why you are not your diagnosis, and how to reclaim your healing power Action Steps You Can Take: Identify and eliminate sources of chronic inflammation Support gut health through fiber, whole foods, and probiotic-rich options Consider testing your hormones and exploring bioidentical hormone therapy Move your body daily—with strength, flexibility, and intention Reduce stress to lower cortisol, which damages bones over time Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle community for expert guidance and support 👉 Join here Resources & Mentions: 🌱 Dr. Partha Nandi’s Website & Books 🦴 Free Bone Health Masterclass 👩‍⚕️ Connect with Debi for 1:1 Support 💬 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. 👤 About Dr. Partha Nandi: 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. 📩 Subscribe & Share: If this episode helped you think differently about bone health, please rate, review, and share with a friend. Your voice helps other women find this life-changing information. 🎧 Listen to all episodes here

Jul 24

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: The shocking backstory behind how osteoporosis diagnoses exploded after 1997 Why comparing your bones to a 30-year-old’s is misleading (and unnecessary) How medications like bisphosphonates work—and why they don’t actually build bone What the drug companies don’t mention about long-term use and rebound fractures The role of inflammation and metabolism in true bone loss Why bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) may be safer and more effective than we’ve been led to believe How to naturally support your bones with nutrition, yoga, and stress reduction Why DEXA is just one data point—and not the full picture of your health Action Steps: Stop thinking your T-score defines your future Ask your doctor about TBS (Trabecular Bone Score) or REMS scans Focus on lifestyle factors that reduce inflammation and promote bone remodeling Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle community and get the support you deserve 👉 Join here Subscribe & Share: Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman you care about. Let’s rewrite the story of aging — together.

Jul 17

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. What You’ll Learn: Why T-scores and DEXA scans are incomplete—and sometimes misleading How REMS technology uses sound waves to assess true bone strength What a Fragility Score is and how it can predict fracture risk more accurately Why orthopedic surgeons like Dr. Bush are leading the shift to structural bone assessments The importance of viewing bones through a mechanical AND biological lens How muscle loss (sarcopenia) and bone loss are linked—and what you can do about it Why women deserve more than a “diagnosis and a drug” when it comes to bone health Debi’s Takeaway: Your bones are more than a number. What we need is not just more medication, but better diagnostics and stronger education. REMS is offering both — and giving women the power to understand their real risk and make informed decisions. About Dr. Andy Bush: 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. 📌 Subscribe & Share: 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 Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Live on Zoom $97 (Replay included for all who register) In this important session, you’ll learn: How the most common osteoporosis medications work in your body Risks, side effects, and long-term considerations of bone drugs Whether you truly need medication or have other options How to discuss your choices confidently with your doctor (includes printable scripts) What BHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy) is and how it impacts bones, mood, and aging Who is a good candidate for BHRT, and who should proceed with caution Types of BHRT and how they’re administered Your personal questions answered live by Dr. Andy Bush, orthopedic surgeon Spots are limited. Don’t miss this chance to get clarity and confidence about your bone health. Register Now

Jul 10

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: Why T-scores alone are not reliable predictors of fracture risk What the DEXA scan actually measures (and why it’s incomplete) How REMS technology assesses bone strength and quality The difference between density and structure in bone health Why 50% of fractures happen in women without osteoporosis What a fragility score tells you that a T-score doesn’t What to ask your doctor if you’re getting a DEXA scan The role of TBS (Trabecular Bone Score) and how it adds context 👤 About Dr. Andy Bush: 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. 📌 Subscribe & Share: 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 Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Live on Zoom $97 (Replay included for all who register) In this important session, you’ll learn: How the most common osteoporosis medications work in your body Risks, side effects, and long-term considerations of bone drugs Whether you truly need medication or have other options How to discuss your choices confidently with your doctor (includes printable scripts) What BHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy) is and how it impacts bones, mood, and aging Who is a good candidate for BHRT, and who should proceed with caution Types of BHRT and how they’re administered Your personal questions answered live by Dr. Andy Bush, orthopedic surgeon Spots are limited. Don’t miss this chance to get clarity and confidence about your bone health. Register Now

Jul 3

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: Why estrogen is essential for heart, brain, and bone health The real reason heart disease spikes in postmenopausal women What every woman should know about statins (and when they’re actually needed) The tests your doctor isn’t running—and why they matter How hormone therapy has changed since the outdated WHI study How toxins and heavy metals stored in bones can affect your brain The truth about cholesterol, inflammation, and functional medicine’s smarter approach Why personalized care—not a one-size-fits-all protocol—is the future of women’s health Connect with Dr. Myra Reed: Website: www.drmyrareed.com Instagram: @drmyrareed Loved This Episode? Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! It helps more women find the truth about aging, hormones, and building stronger bones. For more episodes and resources, visit: www.debirobinson.com/podcast

Jun 26

In this episode, host Debi Robinson sits down with Chef James Barry, a culinary expert with over 20 years of experience cooking for celebrities like Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Barbra Streisand—and the creator of Pluck, the world’s first organ-based seasoning blend. They explore why organ meats — often overlooked or avoided — are among the most powerful nutrient-dense foods on the planet. From bone and joint support to gut health and hormonal balance, James shares how liver, kidney, heart, and other organs provide the key vitamins and minerals we’re missing in modern diets. They also dive into the ancestral approach to eating, digestion, and why reconnecting with our instincts about food may be the ultimate act of self-care. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why organ meats are considered “nature’s multivitamin” The critical role of Vitamin A, K2, B12, iron, and zinc in bone and metabolic health How a deficiency in these nutrients contributes to osteoporosis, fatigue, and inflammation Why so many women are nutrient-deficient but not calorie-deficient How our ancestors ate “nose-to-tail”—and what we’ve lost in modern eating Easy, approachable ways to get the benefits of organ meats (no cooking or liver required!) How James created Pluck to make organ nutrients taste great and fit modern lifestyles The connection between gut health, nutrient absorption, and supplement overload Practical Tips Shared: Sprinkle Pluck seasoning on eggs, veggies, meats, or soups to start microdosing organ nutrients Use bone broth and meat stocks to support gut lining and connective tissue Focus on real, whole foods instead of relying solely on supplements Reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and instincts about food Eat in a mindful, relaxed environment to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption Resources Mentioned: Try Pluck: www.eatpluck.com — Use code DEBI10 for 10% off Listen to James Barry’s Podcast: Everyday Ancestral Access all podcast episodes: Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast

Jun 19

In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast , I welcome back Dr. Jeff Gross—renowned regenerative medicine specialist, former neurosurgeon, and a leading voice in cutting-edge healing strategies. Together, we explore the incredible potential of stem cells, exosomes, and regenerative medicine to reverse joint degeneration, optimize bone health, and even slow the aging process. Dr. Gross explains how chronic inflammation, lifestyle stressors, and toxin exposure accelerate aging by depleting your body’s stem cell function—and how biologic therapies like exosome injections can help restore vitality, repair tissues, and potentially help you avoid surgeries like joint replacements. Whether you’re struggling with knee pain, bone loss, osteoporosis, or long COVID, or you’re simply interested in aging with strength and mobility, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What stem cells are and how they function in regeneration The difference between PRP, stem cells, and exosomes Why exosomes may be the future of joint repair and anti-aging How chronic inflammation leads to stem cell exhaustion and accelerated aging The role of bone marrow as your body’s regenerative powerhouse Why targeted exosome injections into bone (not cartilage) yield better long-term results Insight into natural killer (NK) cell exosomes for cancer support and immune health Why Dr. Gross shifted from surgery to regenerative medicine The systemic impact of lifestyle, diet, EMFs, and toxins on healing How regenerative therapy supports osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, autoimmune conditions, and longevity Resources & Links Mentioned: 🔗 Meet Dr. Jeff Gross 📚 Learn more about Exosomes in Regenerative Medicine 💻 Watch or Listen to More Episodes: DebiRobinson.com/podcast 🧠 Learn more about bone and joint health: www.debirobinson.com

Jun 12

Is there one molecule that could help you detox, reduce inflammation, support hormone balance, and strengthen your bones? Yes — and it’s called glutathione. In this episode, Debi sites down with Dr. Nayan Patel, pharmacist, researcher, and author of The Glutathione Revolution , to explore the science and real-life impact of this master antioxidant. You’ll learn why glutathione is essential to healthy aging and how it connects directly to detoxification, bone health, hormone replacement therapy, and managing oxidative stress. Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or beyond, this is a must-listen episode for anyone seeking optimal health and longevity. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: What glutathione is and why it’s so important for your body How oxidative stress contributes to bone loss, hormone imbalance, and aging The real impact of alcohol, pollutants, and poor digestion on your body’s detox system Why glutathione production drops with age—and what you can do about it How to boost glutathione naturally through food, supplements, and lifestyle Dr. Patel’s revolutionary transdermal glutathione delivery system and how it works Inspiring story of Dr. Patel’s 85-year-old father’s transformation through glutathione Debi’s 5 Takeaways: Support detoxification daily —toxins are a root cause of bone and hormone breakdown. Manage oxidative stress —it’s the real aging culprit behind the scenes. Rethink alcohol —just one drink can deplete glutathione to zero. Support digestion —you can’t absorb nutrients (or make glutathione) without a healthy gut. Practice gratitude —your nervous system, stress response, and bone health all benefit. Connect with Dr. Nayan Patel: Website: www.aurowellness.com

Jun 5

In this episode, host Debi Robinson sits down with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils , to explore the deep connection between essential oils, nervous system regulation, and overall health—including your bones. Jodi shares how essential oils can be more than a pleasant scent—they’re a scientifically-backed self-care tool that supports everything from digestion and detoxification to fascia health and emotional balance. We discuss: The role of the vagus nerve in healing How smell directly calms the brain and body Fascia, lymph, and circulation as key players in bone health Specific oil blends for parasympathetic activation, inflammation, and hormonal balance Why your body can’t heal when it’s stuck in stress—and how oils can change that Connect with Jodi: 🌐 Website: Vibrant Blue Oils 📸 Instagram: @vibrantblueoils More with Debi: 💻 Visit: debirobinson.com Loved this episode? Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Share it with someone who needs a little calm and healing in their life.

May 29

What does your thyroid have to do with your bones? More than you think. In this episode, host Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Hilda Maldonado, a board-certified MD and regenerative medicine expert who helps women over 40 reclaim their energy, vitality, and bone health — starting with the master hormone : the thyroid. The conversation goes beyond the basics to uncover how conventional thyroid testing often misses the mark, why fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain might be symptoms of an undiagnosed thyroid issue, and how thyroid dysfunction directly impacts bone density. Whether you’re on thyroid medication, navigating perimenopause, or just feeling off—you need to hear this. In this episode, we cover: Why normal thyroid labs don’t mean your thyroid is functioning well How T3, not T4, is the hormone your body actually uses (and what blocks it) The shocking link between gut health, inflammation, and thyroid function How low thyroid impacts digestion, nutrient absorption, and bone loss Lifestyle factors that can reverse or support thyroid health naturally The truth about medications like Synthroid, Armour, and beta-blockers Symptoms of thyroid resistance no one talks about How to advocate for better testing and treatment with your doctor Key Quotes: “You don’t need to choose between thyroid health and bone health—you can have both.” – Dr. Hilda Maldonado “The body isn’t broken. You just haven’t been shown how to connect the dots.” – Debi Robinson Where to Find Dr Maldonado: https://purepassionwellness.com/ Claim a free Thryroid and Bone Health Gift from Dr Maldonado: https://drhildamdmethod.com/gift Ready to go deeper? 👉 Join my Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community to start healing your body from the inside out. https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/

May 22

Dr. Joshua Schacter, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performed over 15,000 surgeries, chose to walk away from the traditional medical model. We talked about why he made that decision and what he’s doing now to help patients heal without relying on surgery, bone medications, or steroid injections. Dr. Schacter’s story is personal, powerful, and eye-opening — especially for women dealing with joint pain and osteoporosis. What I love about his approach is that it aligns so closely with what I teach: bone loss is not just a number on a scan. It’s a metabolic, inflammatory, and hormonal issue that requires a whole-body, root-cause solution. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why surgery and bone medications are often used too soon—and the risks they carry How bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) can help protect your joints, muscles, and bones The surprising connection between gut health, inflammation, and bone loss How to shift from symptom management to true healing The role of strength training in maintaining bone density and aging strong What We Talked About: Dr. Schacter’s personal story and shift to functional orthopedics Why bisphosphonates like Fosamax may not prevent fractures The long-term dangers of steroid injections The gut-bone connection and how to address it BHRT as a powerful tool for postmenopausal bone health The power of muscle and movement for aging with confidence Let’s Stay Connected: Debi Robinson Website: https://www.debirobinson.com Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Dr. Joshua Schacter Website: https://pinnaclesportsmedicine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleintegrativeorthopedics/

May 15

Are the beauty products you use every day harming your bones? In this episode, host Debi Robinson speaks with Trina Felber, a nurse anesthetist and clean beauty advocate, about the shocking number of toxins women are exposed to daily through their skincare, makeup, and personal care products. Learn how these toxins disrupt hormones, contribute to bone loss, and what you can do to switch to safer, healthier alternatives. Trina shares simple steps to identify hidden toxins, read labels like a pro, and make easy, affordable changes that will protect your health and the health of future generations. Discover: The surprising link between toxic overload and bone health. Why your skin is your “second gut” and how it absorbs chemicals. The truth about “unscented” products and why water can be the worst ingredient. How generational exposure to toxins affects fertility, metabolism, and overall well-being. Simple, actionable steps to reduce your toxic load and protect your bones. Topics Covered in This Episode: The number of toxins women are exposed to daily. How toxins are absorbed through the skin and affect the body. The role of the liver in detoxification and why it can get overwhelmed. The connection between toxins, fat storage, and weight loss resistance. Why “clean” and “unscented” labels can be misleading. The worst ingredients to avoid in skincare and makeup. How to read labels in three seconds. The impact of toxins on fertility, menopause, and bone health. Actionable steps to detox your personal care routine and make your own products. The importance of generational clean beauty. Actionable Insights: Become a Label Reader: Start flipping over your products and look for water as the first ingredient. It’s a sign of chemical-based skincare. Beware of “Unscented”: Unscented doesn’t always mean fragrance-free. Look for truly fragrance-free options to avoid hidden toxins. Detox Your Routine: Begin by swapping out a few key products like moisturizers, makeup, deodorant, and dental products for cleaner alternatives. Ready to protect your bones and overall health? Trina’s Holistic Health and Beauty Reset program provides the tools, resources, and community you need to make the switch to clean beauty easy and affordable. 🔗 Claim Your $200 Discount and Start Your Reset Today! To Learn more about Trina, check out her links: www.trinafelber.com https://www.instagram.com/trinafelber https://www.facebook.com/TrinaFelber/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trina.felber www.linkedin.com/in/trina-felber https://x.com/realtrinafelber https://www.youtube.com/@RealTrinaFelber

May 8

In this episode, host Debi Robinson explains why she created the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community —a supportive and resource-rich space for women diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia who want a better, natural path forward. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or fearful after your diagnosis… if you’re searching for options beyond prescriptions… or if you know there has to be something more you can do to stay strong and independent, this episode is for you. Debi shares her journey: from a -2.4 DEXA score and a total hip replacement in her early 50s to reversing her bone loss through gut health, lifestyle change, and functional medicine. Along the way, she saw a need for a safe, affordable, and empowering space where women could access expert support, trusted education, and a sense of belonging—and she created it. You’ll get an insider’s look at what the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community offers: Expert-led live classes, workshops, and Q&As A full library of anti-inflammatory, bone-supportive recipes and cooking classes Functional movement videos, challenges, and postural support Community discussion boards, member support, and exclusive webinars Resources and tools to help you identify root causes of bone loss A lifestyle-based approach rooted in functional medicine—not fear or pharmaceuticals You’ll also hear stories of real women inside the community—those who’ve reversed bone loss, overcome fear, and reclaimed their confidence and strength by choosing this empowering path. Special Listener Offer As a thank-you for tuning in, you’re invited to try the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community free for 7 days. If you love it, continue your journey with us for just $27/month (normally $35/month). Cancel anytime—no obligation. 👉 Join Now and Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Want to See the Community in Action? This episode is also available in video format on Debi’s YouTube channel. Watch as Debi walks you through the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community platform—see how it works, explore the features, and get a first-hand look at the resources and tools available to members. Watch on YouTube Who This Community Is For: Women who want to take control of their bone health naturally Those seeking an alternative or complement to medications Anyone tired of misinformation and looking for trusted, physician-informed guidance Women who want to stay strong, independent, and active well into their later years Anyone seeking connection, education, and accountability on their journey to stronger bones Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Debi created the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community The broken medical system and how it’s failed women with osteoporosis Debi’s story of bone loss reversal and recovery How gut health, inflammation, and nutrient absorption relate to bone strength The emotional toll of a diagnosis—and how community can change everything A behind-the-scenes tour of the community features Join Us and Redefine What’s Possible You don’t have to face osteoporosis alone. Inside the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community, you’ll find knowledge, support, and the tools you need to regain your confidence and strength—naturally. 🔗 Claim Your 7-Day Free Trial + $27

May 1

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Zambito, a trailblazing orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist who’s transforming how we think about bone health. We dive into why traditional DEXA scans often fail petite women and how the new REMS ultrasound technology is offering a more accurate and empowering alternative. Dr. Zambito shares why “you are more than your T-score” and how we can take control of our bone health through balance, strength training, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes. She also breaks down how to talk to your doctor without fear and advocate for your wellness. If you’ve ever felt scared or confused after a diagnosis, this conversation will bring clarity, confidence, and hope. Key Takeaways 1. Current Problems with Bone Health Diagnosis 2. Emotional Toll on Women 3. New Tech: REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) 4. Lifestyle-Centered Prevention 5. Challenges in the Medical System 6. Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 7. Empowering Women Through Education Learn more about Dr. Kimberly Zambito here: https://www.qualisos.com/ Links and Resources Explore These Free Resources to Jumpstart Your Bone Health Journey Free Guide: The Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Begin with clarity. This downloadable guide reveals the real reasons behind bone loss and offers actionable steps to start building strong er bones today. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses On-Demand Masterclass: Stronger Bones, Stronger You Watch this masterclass to uncover natural, practical strategies that can help you regain confidence in your body and your bones. Watch now: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Gain personalized insights into your bone health by identifying your unique risk factors and strengths. Take the quiz: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Stronger Bones Newsletter Subscribe for exclusive insights, stories, and tips to help you feel informed and empowered every step of the way. Sign up: https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Be part of a supportive space where you’ll receive ongoing guidance, live sessions, and expert masterclasses focused on building strength naturally. Your first 7 days are completely free, so you can see what’s possible when the right tools and people surround you. Learn more: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Go Deeper with Personalized Support and Education If you're ready to take the next step, I offer resources designed to guide you more deeply into the healing process. These are for women who want a structured approach and lasting results. Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program A comprehensive, self-paced experience to restore gut health and support strong, resilient bones from the inside out. Begin here: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-he

Apr 24

Did you know that even on hormone replacement therapy, many women are still losing bone? I hear it all the time—“But I’m on BHRT…why are my bones still getting weaker?” And that’s exactly what we’re diving into today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast. I’m so excited to share this powerful episode with you because we’re pulling back the curtain on hormone therapy and giving you real, practical answers. I’m joined by Dr. Nayan Patel, a compounding pharmacist who’s trained over 5,000 physicians across the country on how to properly prescribe bioidentical hormones. We break down what most doctors get wrong about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—and how the way you take your hormones matters just as much as what you take. You’ll learn why the right dose, delivery method, and hormone balance are essential for bone protection, and how lifestyle is still the foundation no matter what you’re prescribed. Dr. Patel shares so much wisdom in this conversation—so grab a cup of tea and settle in, you’re going to want to take notes! Key Takeaways The Role of Estrogen – Estrogen levels must be between 60–110 to effectively protect bones and prevent fractures. Progesterone’s Dual Benefit – Oral progesterone supports bone formation and improves sleep and emotional balance. Testosterone’s Impact – Testosterone is key for building muscle mass that supports and stabilizes aging bones. Why Hormone Delivery Matters – Applying creams to the inner labia ensures better absorption and fewer side effects than wrist or oral routes. Delayed BHRT Can Still Help – Women 10+ years post-menopause can start BHRT safely when guided by a knowledgeable provider. Understanding Hormone Balance – Feeling your best is the true marker of hormonal balance—not just lab numbers. Cancer History and Hormones – BHRT may not be safe for those with recent estrogen-sensitive cancers; timing and monitoring are critical. Lifestyle is 70% of the Solution – Managing stress, eating nutrient-dense foods, sleeping well, and moving intentionally are the true drivers of bone strength. Where to Find Our Guest Auro Wellness: https://aurowellness.com/ Auro Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness Auro Wellness IG: https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Apr 17

Have you ever considered that your eyesight might be affecting your bone health? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I sit down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a functional eye doctor and neuro-optometrist who’s connecting the dots between vision, balance, and your risk of falling and breaking a bone. As someone who works with women 50+, fall prevention is one of the top concerns I hear about—and Dr. Bryce is showing us that vision may be the missing piece in our bone health strategy. We talk about how vision drives balance, posture, and movement—and how poor visual processing, eye fatigue, and depth perception issues can increase your chances of falling. That means more risk for fractures and accelerating bone loss. You’ll learn how strengthening your eye muscles, improving your visual flexibility, and understanding how your eyes and brain work together can support you in staying upright, active, and independent. This conversation is a powerful reminder that bone health starts in more places than we think—including your eyes! Key Takeaways The Eye-Brain-Bone Connection – Vision is essential to how we move through space, and poor visual processing can increase fall risk and lead to fractures and bone loss. Screen Time and Bone Health – Staring at screens weakens the eye muscles needed for balance and coordination, indirectly increasing the risk of falls and bone-related injuries. Depth Perception and Fractures – Loss of depth perception makes it harder to navigate curbs, stairs, and uneven ground, putting bones at risk of breaks and setbacks. Eyes as Bone-Supporting Muscles – Just like weight-bearing builds bone, training your eye muscles supports posture, stability, and safer movement. Vision, Posture, and Bone Loss – Misaligned vision affects posture and body mechanics, creating patterns that contribute to chronic stress on the bones and joints. Functional Vision for Stronger Bones – Eye-brain-body integration is crucial for fall prevention, making vision training a key strategy in protecting bone density. Aging Eyes, Aging Bones – As eye function becomes less flexible with age, so does your body’s ability to adapt and avoid falls—unless you intervene with the right tools. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Bryce Appelbaum’s resources are available at http://www.myvisionfirst.com Take the free online vision assessment at http://www.myvisionfirst.com/quiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Apr 10

Let me ask you—how’s your upper body strength these days? Are you doing enough to support your posture, protect your spine, and keep those wrists stable and strong? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I welcome back the amazing Carl Reader, a functional movement and exercise specialist who’s helped so many women over 60 (especially those dealing with osteoporosis and arthritis) feel stronger and more confident in their bodies. You may remember Carl from episode 65 where we focused on lower body strength, and now he’s back to talk upper body! From posture and pec strength to wrist mobility and core connection, Carl breaks down exactly what women need to be doing—and avoiding—to protect their bones and age with strength and grace. We even get into the importance of energizing your spine, working with the fascia, and how to move smarter, not harder. It’s such a great conversation, and I know you’re going to take away some powerful tools for your own movement practice! Key Takeaways The Role of Posture and Pecs – Strengthening your chest and posture muscles is essential to maintaining alignment and minimizing spinal compression fractures. Understanding the Fear Factor – Exploring how fear of pain or re-injury can lead to weakness and immobility, and how to safely rebuild trust in your body. Why Core Connection Matters – Activating your core isn’t about crunches—it’s about charging the body’s battery to support safe, strong upper body movement. The Importance of Wrist Mobility – Without proper wrist extension and strength, even minor falls can lead to fractures after 60. Smart Strength Training – You don’t need heavy weights to build strength—functionally integrating breath, movement, and alignment creates real change. How Rotation Heals – Mobilizing the mid-back and incorporating spinal extension and rotation are game-changers for posture, pain relief, and better balance. Energy Flow and Fascia – Your fascia carries the energy and connection that lets muscles communicate, so movement should follow natural, functional lines. Where to Find Our Guest Learn more about Carl here: https://www.carlreadercoaching.com Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Apr 3

Dr. Shilpa Sayana is a triple board-certified MD in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Functional Medicine with a deeply compassionate, science-backed approach to women's health. She's been helping women in perimenopause and menopause reclaim their energy, balance hormones, and feel like themselves again—even when they’ve been told everything looks "normal." Her Sayana Medical Road Map goes beyond symptom management to address the full picture of what’s going on inside, and her work has earned both peer and patient recognition, including the Best Doctors Women’s Choice Award. We break down the real reasons your bones begin to weaken—hint: it’s not just about calcium or age. Estrogen, cortisol, and inflammation are central players, and Dr. Sayana explains how they work together to either support or sabotage your bone strength. She also shares what most conventional doctors miss, including the power of Dutch hormone testing, inflammatory markers like CRP, and how you can finally get answers that connect the dots. You are in control of your body and your bones. Key Takeaways Estrogen Is a Bone Builder – Dr. Sayana explains how the drop in estrogen during menopause removes the natural protection our bones need, contributing to osteoporosis and increased fracture risk. Stress Creates Hidden Bone Loss – Chronic cortisol weakens bone structure, even in women who “look healthy” on the outside. Inflammation Drives Bone Breakdown – Inflammation acts like a slow burn that quietly erodes your bone strength. Look Beyond the DEXA Scan – A clear DEXA doesn't mean your bones are resilient. Bone quality matters just as much as density. Functional Testing Gives You Answers – Tools like the Dutch test and CRP bloodwork show the deeper story behind your symptoms. Your Lifestyle Is the Foundation – Managing stress, eating anti-inflammatory foods, and supporting your hormones can rebuild bone from the inside out. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Sayana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayanamedical Dr. Sayana’s Website: https://www.sayanamedical.com Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Mar 27

Dr. Evan Hirsch is a world-renowned fatigue expert and the creator of the EnergyMD Method, a clinically proven 4-step process to naturally resolve chronic fatigue and long COVID. In this deeply important conversation, we uncover how chronic fatigue, long COVID, and yes—bone loss—are all connected. If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or scared of breaking a bone, this one’s for you. These aren’t isolated issues. They’re symptoms of deeper dysfunction in the body. Evan and I walk through what I always talk about—the root causes—and why the traditional approach to bone health is flat-out missing the mark. We talk about toxins. We talk about trauma. We talk about the nervous system. And we talk about how your bones are not weak—they’re depleted. From heavy metals to hormone disruptors to emotional patterns you inherited, this episode is going to open your eyes. If you’re trying to take back control of your body and your bones, you’ll want to hear how Evan’s method has helped thousands of people get their energy back and rebuild from the inside out. Because bone health isn’t just about density—it’s about strength, quality, and resilience. And it starts here. Key Takeaways The Toxic 5 Framework – Dr. Hirsch breaks down how hidden toxins—like mold, metals, and chronic infections—are silently wrecking your bones and your energy. Bone Loss and Toxic Burden – Your bones are doing their best to protect you. When they break down, they’re releasing toxins stored over decades. It's not a defect—it’s survival. Why Lab Tests Often Miss the Mark – Just because your labs say "normal" doesn’t mean your body is. If you’re tired, inflamed, and losing bone, something deeper is going on. The 4-Step EnergyMD Process – We walk through Evan’s practical approach: identify your causes, restore what’s missing, prep your detox channels, and remove the junk. The Nervous System-Bone Health Connection – You can’t rebuild a body that feels unsafe. Nervous system dysregulation blocks healing—even when you're doing everything else "right." You’re Not Broken—You’re Depleted – This is not your fault. And it’s not yours forever. You can rebuild stronger bones and reclaim your energy—naturally, and on your terms. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Evan Hirsch’s Website: http://www.energymdmethod.com FREE Facebook Group: http://energymdmethod.com/fbgroup Dr. Hirsch’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEvanHirsch/ Dr. Hirsch’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanhirschmd/ Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Mar 20

Did you know your blood sugar could be affecting your bones? Dr. Beverly Yates is here to uncover the surprising connection between metabolic health and bone loss—something most people (and even doctors!) don’t talk about. If you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you need to hear this conversation because your bone health isn’t just about calcium. Dr. Yates breaks down how high blood sugar fuels inflammation, why stress and cortisol impact bone density, and the simple steps you can take to keep both your blood sugar and your bones strong. Your bones are alive and always rebuilding, but they need the right support. Dr. Yates shares her five-step lifestyle approach to balancing blood sugar naturally so you can feel strong, capable, and in control of your health. Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, blood sugar swings, or just looking for ways to protect your bones as you age, this episode is packed with insights to help you take action today. Key Takeaways Diabetes and Osteoporosis Are Linked – Dr. Yates explains how chronic high blood sugar damages small blood vessels, leading to weaker bones and higher fracture risk. Chronic Inflammation is the Root Cause – The real culprit behind both diabetes and osteoporosis is inflammation—learn how to control it. Strength Training is Non-Negotiable – Discover why muscle mass is your best friend when it comes to balancing blood sugar and building stronger bones. Stress and Cortisol Can Make or Break Your Health – High stress means higher blood sugar, which means weaker bones. Managing stress is a must. Diet, Gut Health, and Fiber are Key to Blood Sugar Control – Dr. Yates explains why fiber acts like a ‘blood sugar sponge’ and how certain foods can either heal or harm your metabolism. The Power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) – Get real-time insights into how your body responds to food, stress, and exercise so you can make the right choices for your health. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Beverly Yates’ Website: https://drbeverlyyates.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/drbeverlyyates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbeverlyyates/ Links & Resources Natural Healthcare Website – Learn more about holistic approaches to metabolic and bone health: https://naturalhealthcare.com Free CGM eBook – Learn how a continuous glucose monitor can help you manage blood sugar and improve bone health by identifying hidden blood sugar spikes that may be contributing to bone loss: https://drbeverlyyates.com/cgm-ebook/ Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Mar 13

Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, is here to change the way we think about pelvic floor and bone health. And it’s not just about leaks—it’s about strength, stability, and resilience as we age. Kim, a certified fitness professional and women’s health educator, is breaking the silence around pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode, we explore why your pelvic floor is more than just muscles—it affects posture, core strength, and even fracture risk. Kim shares her journey from working with postpartum women to guiding menopausal women in rebuilding strength from the inside out. If you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” or stop lifting heavy, this conversation will shift your perspective. We dive into why posture is key, how tight muscles are actually weak, and why daily movement patterns shape long-term strength. Kim shares simple, evidence-based strategies for better pelvic floor function and bone health, so you can move with confidence at any age. Whether you’re dealing with leaks, prolapse, or just want to stay strong, this episode is a must-listen! Key Takeaways The Pelvic Floor is More Than Just Kegels – Kim explains why Kegels alone won’t cut it and how to train for real-world strength. Alignment First, Then Movement – Learn why posture and spinal alignment determine how well your muscles and bones function. Tight Muscles are Weak Muscles – A tight pelvic floor isn’t a strong one. Kim breaks down how to release and activate these muscles properly. Why Heavy Lifting Can Be Dangerous—If Done Wrong – The truth about weighted vests, impact training, and why jumping in too fast can lead to injury. Falls, Fractures, and Fast-Twitch Muscles – Your reaction time matters more than you think. Learn how training for power can reduce your risk of serious falls. 10-15 Minutes a Day is All You Need – Kim lays out a no-excuses, powerful daily routine that strengthens your pelvic floor, builds bone density, and keeps your joints moving smoothly. Where to Find Our Guest Kim Vopni’s Website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/ Instagram: h ttps://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/ Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 30-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Discovery Call Book a one-on-one session to explore personalized bone health strategies. Schedule now at https://debirobinson.com/discovery-call/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Mar 6

Osteoporosis isn’t just about aging—let’s debunk common osteoporosis myths and get to the real root causes. You’ve been told that your bones naturally get weaker over time, but that’s only part of the story. In the first part of this two-part series, we explored how metabolic conditions, medications, and environmental toxins silently contribute to bone loss. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet ( link below ) I highly recommend going back to check it out! Now, in part two, we’re continuing the conversation by diving even deeper into how chronic stress, diet, lifestyle habits, and gut health impact your bones. Plus, I’ll share powerful, actionable steps you can take right now to naturally reverse bone loss and build resilience. If you're ready to move beyond outdated medical advice and take real control of your bone health, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways Diabetes & Bone Loss – Chronic insulin spikes disrupt bone-building and trigger inflammation that weakens bones. Metabolic Acidosis & Osteoporosis – An acidic diet, kidney issues, and even over-exercising can pull minerals from your bones, leaving them brittle. Medications That Harm Your Bones – Proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants, and long-term steroid use are major culprits behind bone loss. The Truth About Calcium Supplements – Most people don’t need them, and some forms of calcium may actually do more harm than good. Environmental Toxins & Bone Health – Heavy metals, air pollution, and even the water you drink may be silently damaging your bones. Why Stress & Trauma Weaken Bones – Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, disrupts hormone production, and accelerates bone loss. The Revolutionary Bone Health Assessment You Need to Know About – Learn why REMS ultrasound is the future of bone health assessment and how you can request it from your doctor. Links & Resources 100 Hidden Causes of Bone Loss You Need to Know for Stronger Bones - Part 1 https://debirobinson.com/podcast/100-hidden-causes-of-bone-loss-you-need-to-know-for-stronger-bones-part-1/ Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://community.debirobinson.com/checkout/stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-bone-health-mc/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/masterclass-cooking-signup/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Feb 27

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a powerhouse in the world of trauma healing and the creator of The Biology of Trauma methodology. In this episode, we get real about how past trauma isn’t just a memory—it lives in your body, impacting your nervous system, energy, and yes, even your bone health. Dr. Aimie breaks down how chronic stress robs your bones of essential minerals, why your nervous system holds the key to true healing, and the three non-negotiable steps to move from breakdown to resilience. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of stress, exhaustion, or unexplained health struggles, this episode will help you take back control of your biology. We also uncover how to tell if your body is trapped in a trauma response, why some stress can actually serve you, and the game-changing shift of asking, "Does this deserve my stress?" If you're ready to stop just managing symptoms and start addressing the root cause, this episode will give you the knowledge and tools to make it happen. Key Takeaways Trauma is Stored in the Body – Dr. Aimie explains why trauma is not just a mental experience but a biological issue affecting long-term health. The Link Between Stress and Bone Loss – Chronic stress depletes minerals from the bones, increasing fracture risk. The Bone-Building vs. Bone-Dissolving Zone – Your body is always in one of these two states, and understanding the difference is critical for healing. How to Break Free from the Trauma Loop – Practical steps to shift out of chronic stress and into a healing state. "Does This Deserve My Stress?" – A mindset shift that helps protect your energy, nervous system, and bone strength. The 3 Essentials for Healing Trauma – Safety, time, and energy are key to moving from breakdown to resilience. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie Links & Resources THE 21-DAY JOURNEY – Dr. Aimie Apigian’s transformative program to rewire your nervous system, restore balance, and unlock deep healing through daily somatic exercises and live online support. Start now at: https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/a/2147704575/ZvFTdw9f Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 30-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Mini-Course Learn the basics of gut and bone health in this concise course. Enroll at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-mini-course/

Feb 20

Dr. Brandy Cummings knows firsthand what it’s like to feel drained, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode. After battling severe mold toxicity, she uncovered the hidden connection between mycotoxins, gut health, and bone strength—and now she’s on a mission to help other women take back their health. In this episode, we dig into the root causes conventional medicine often misses, exposing how mold exposure can silently steal your energy, weaken your bones, and fuel inflammation. Dr. Brandy shares how to detox safely, heal your gut, and rebuild strength from the inside out. If you’ve been feeling off, foggy, or fatigued, this conversation will give you the exact steps to turn the ship around and reclaim your vitality. Key Takeaways Mold & Mycotoxins – Dr. Brandy explains how mold exposure can trigger chronic illness, gut issues, and bone loss. Gut Health & Bone Connection – The essential role of gut integrity in preventing osteoporosis and supporting mineral absorption. Inflammation & Bone Loss – Why chronic inflammation is a root cause of bone density loss and how to address it. Detoxing Safely – A practical framework for opening detox pathways before starting a heavy metal or mold cleanse. Vitamin D & Mycotoxins – How mold exposure can impair vitamin D synthesis, making supplementation ineffective without addressing the root cause. Resilient Motherhood Summit – Dr. Brandy’s expert-led summit provides a roadmap to overcoming chronic fatigue and restoring health naturally. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Brandy Cummings’ Website: https://www.resilientmotherhood.health/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientmotherhood.health/ Links & Resources Join Brandy’s Resilient Motherhood Summit : https://tinyurl.com/rd27abar Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 30-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Discovery Call Book a one-on-one session to explore personalized bone health strategies. Schedule now at https://debirobinson.com/discovery-call/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Mini-Course Learn the basics of gut and bone health in this concise course. Enroll at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-mini-course/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Feb 13

In this special 100th episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I’m diving into the hidden causes of bone loss that most people (even doctors) never talk about. You may think bone health is all about calcium and aging, but the truth is, over 100 different factors contribute to bone loss—and many are within your control. I’m here to challenge the outdated, one-size-fits-all approach to osteoporosis and osteopenia and help you understand why the conventional system is failing you. From hormonal imbalances to chronic inflammation, from gut health to stress, we’re uncovering the real reasons behind bone loss and, more importantly, what you can do to turn things around. This episode is packed with actionable steps to empower you to take control of your bones, your body, and your future. If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated by the way bone health is managed, you don’t want to miss this conversation! Key Takeaways The Truth About DEXA Scans – This 40-year-old technology is flawed and may not be giving you the full picture of your bone health. REMS Technology – A new ultrasound-based alternative that provides a more accurate assessment of bone quality and fracture risk. Hormone Replacement Therapy Misconceptions – The Women’s Health Initiative study misled millions about the risks of hormone therapy, and it’s time to set the record straight. The Role of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy – Supporting bone health naturally through personalized hormone balancing strategies. Gut Health and Bone Loss – How functional medicine testing can reveal bacterial imbalances that contribute to inflammation and weak bones. Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 30-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Discovery Call Book a one-on-one session to explore personalized bone health strategies. Schedule now at https://debirobinson.com/discovery-call/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Mini-Course Learn the basics of gut and bone health in this concise course. Enroll at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-mini-course/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Feb 6

Today I’m joined by Dr. Angie Martinez, an advanced functional medicine doctor passionate about empowering women to take control of their health. Dr. Martinez shares her innovative "defend and repair" model of understanding bone health, highlighting how your body’s immune and metabolic systems influence osteoporosis. Together, we dive into the critical role of gut health, the shortcomings of conventional medicine, and actionable strategies to promote healing and balance. Whether you're facing a recent osteoporosis diagnosis or want to prevent future bone issues, this episode will leave you feeling informed and inspired to take charge of your bone health naturally. Key Takeaways The "Defend and Repair" Balance – Understanding how your body’s immune and metabolic systems communicate to influence bone health. The Role of Gut Health – Why your gut is central to absorbing nutrients and supporting your bone-building processes. Beyond Conventional Medicine – How functional medicine looks beyond medications to address the root causes of osteoporosis. Histamine and Inflammation – How low-grade inflammation and immune system imbalance can contribute to bone loss. Habit Stacking for Bone Health – The power of small, consistent lifestyle changes to support healing and build stronger bones. Where to Find Our Guest Learn more about Dr. Angie Martinez and her work at Root Cause Medicine by visiting https://www.drangiemartinez.com/ Links & Resources Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community Join a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 30-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Discover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis DIY Access yoga practices tailored for better bone health. Join today at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/yoga-therapy-for-osteoporosis/ Free Download: Common Root Causes of Osteoporosis Get a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcauses Weekly Donation-Based Yoga for Osteoporosis Class Join live yoga sessions for bone strength and flexibility every Thursday. Sign up at https://debirobinson.com/online-classes-intro/ Masterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger You Watch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Quiz Assess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/ Discovery Call Book a one-on-one session to explore personalized bone health strategies. Schedule now at https://debirobinson.com/discovery-call/ Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Mini-Course Learn the basics of gut and bone health in this concise course. Enroll at https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-mini-course/ Newsletter Subscription Stay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup

Jan 30

In this inspiring episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I welcome Narelle Chidwick, a real and relatable voice, who shows us how to embrace midlife with purpose, humor, and heart. Diagnosed with osteoporosis at 46, she shares how she transformed fear into empowerment by diving deep into bone health and understanding the role of lifestyle, stress, and genetics. We explore why paying attention to your bones in your 30s and 40s can set the stage for stronger bones and overall health for years to come. Narelle’s insights and relatable journey will encourage you to take charge of your health and embrace the power of small, consistent choices that create big, lasting change. Key Takeaways The Lifestyle-Bone Connection – Bone health starts in your 30s, and every daily decision builds or dissolves your bones. Family History and Genetics – Understanding genetic influences and the limits of hereditary risks helps clarify your bone health priorities. Managing Stress and Inflammation – Chronic stress and unresolved inflammation are significant contributors to bone loss and overall health decline. The Role of Awareness – Early diagnosis and proactive lifestyle shifts offer a transformative path to managing osteoporosis. The Impact of Hormonal Changes – Hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause play a critical role in bone health, making bioidentical hormone therapy a powerful consideration. Where to Find Our Guest Connect with Narelle Chidwick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.reallife/ Links & Resources Learn more about Osteoscan UK and Dr. Nick Birch: https://www.osteoscanuk.com/ Check out the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action Are you ready to transform your bone health with powerful, actionable strategies? Visit https://debirobinson.com/episode98 to explore full show notes, resources, and links mentioned in today’s episode. Learn more about my Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ and discover how small, consistent shifts can create the foundation for strong, fracture-resistant bones. Let’s build a Stronger Bones Lifestyle together!

Jan 23

In this insightful episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I sit down with Tricia Nelson, a renowned expert in emotional eating and sugar addiction. Tricia shares her journey from being a self-proclaimed food addict to becoming a bestselling author, podcast host, and the creator of the transformative "Heal Your Hunger" program. Together, we delve into the emotional and biochemical aspects of sugar addiction, its impact on inflammation, and the surprising connection to bone health. Tricia introduces her signature tools, including the "PEP Test," to help identify the hidden emotional triggers behind cravings. She also shares practical strategies and resources, such as her "Quit Sugar Challenge," to empower listeners to take control of their health and heal from within. Key Takeaways The Role of Sugar in Bone Health – How sugar drives inflammation, a key factor in osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. Emotional Eating Explained – Identifying the emotional triggers that lead to overeating and learning to heal the deeper hunger. The PEP Test Framework – Discovering if you use food as a painkiller, escape, or punishment and why it matters. The Impact of Diet on Bone Health – Why a sugar-free, nutrient-rich diet is essential for maintaining strong, fracture-resistant bones. Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction – How Tricia's Quit Sugar Challenge provides guidance and community support for lasting change. Where to Find Our Guest Find her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/tricianelson Links & Resources Join Tricia's Quit Sugar Challenge and explore recipes, resources, and more at https://healyourhunger.com . Quit Sugar! Check out the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action Are you ready to break free from emotional eating and take control of your bone health? Visit https://debirobinson.com/episode97 to view the full show notes, access Tricia’s Quit Sugar Challenge, and explore additional resources mentioned in this episode. To take the next step in your bone health journey, check out the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones program at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ . Let’s build a healthier, stronger you—inside and out!

Jan 16

In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tom Forfa, a physician and educator who is on a mission to help 1,000 men reverse bone loss naturally by 2026. After overcoming his own bone loss without medications and regaining an active lifestyle—including powerlifting and snowboarding—Dr. Forfa now dedicates his work to guiding others through their bone health challenges. He shares his personal journey, explains why osteoporosis is not just a “woman’s disease,” and highlights the critical gaps in traditional approaches to bone health. Together, we explore the root causes of bone loss, how to identify them, and the proven steps to building stronger bones at any age. Key Takeaways Understanding Osteoporosis – Discover why osteoporosis is often misdiagnosed in men and how it differs between genders. The Right Exercise for Bone Growth – Learn about weight-bearing and impact exercises that effectively trigger bone growth while staying safe. The Nutrition Factor – Uncover the role of protein, fats, and the elimination of certain foods in building stronger, healthier bones. Addressing Root Causes – Explore the importance of identifying secondary causes of osteoporosis, such as medications and underlying conditions. The Silver Lining of Bone Health – Hear how taking control of your bone health can lead to improved strength, vitality, and confidence. Where to Find Our Guest Learn more about Dr. Tom Forfa at https://tomaszforfa.com/ Links & Resources Dr. Tom Forfa’s resources and programs can be found at his website https://bonedensityeducation.com/ Check out the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action Ready to take the first step toward better bone health? Visit https://debirobinson.com/episode96 to find full show notes, links, and resources from this episode.

Jan 9

In this episode I sit down with Claudia Muehlenweg, a visionary expert in natural eye health. We explore the critical role your vision plays in balance, fall prevention, and overall bone health. Claudia dives deep into how aging affects eyesight, the importance of peripheral vision, and how practices like relaxed and intentional seeing can prevent falls and fractures. You'll also learn about root causes of vision decline—like toxicity, poor lifestyle choices, and emotional factors—and discover actionable insights to protect and improve your vision. Claudia shares her upcoming Zero-Cost 5-Day Vision Improvement Training this January, where you’ll uncover the five key principles of naturally clear vision that can lead to the best eyesight of your life. Whether you’re looking to ditch glasses or contacts or simply want sharper vision, Claudia’s program offers practical, empowering steps to transform your eyesight and regain control over your visual health. Key Takeaways Peripheral Vision and Balance – Strengthening peripheral vision is vital for maintaining balance and avoiding falls, especially as screen time and glasses can diminish its use. Vision Decline with Age – Aging doesn’t mean inevitable vision loss; learn about lifestyle factors and strategies to keep your eyesight sharp. Connection Between Vision and Bone Health – Good vision prevents falls and fractures, a critical aspect of preserving bone health as we age. Root Causes of Vision Problems – Toxicity, inflammation, and nutrition are foundational to eye health, echoing the principles of holistic bone care. Practical Eye Health Solutions – Simple practices, like mindful vision habits and Claudia’s innovative techniques, can help you take control of your eyesight. Holistic Vision Improvement – Claudia emphasizes addressing mental and emotional factors, demonstrating that vision health extends beyond just sharpness and glasses. Where to Find Our Guest Claudia Muehlenweg’s programs and resources are available on her website at https://myholisticvision.com . Follow Claudia on Instagram for tips and updates at https://instagram.com/myholisticvision . Links & Resources Join Claudia’s Zero-Cost 5-Day Vision Improvement Training starting January 13 at https://discover.naturallyclearvision.com/5days-1?affiliate=debirobinson . Explore the transformative Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program and take a step toward stronger bones and vibrant health at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ . Call to Action Your vision is key to maintaining balance, preventing falls, and protecting your bone health. Don’t forget to join Claudia’s Zero-Cost 5-Day Vision Improvement Training this January 13 at https://discover.naturallyclearvision.com/5days-1?affiliate=debirobinson to learn the five key principles for naturally clear vision—start your journey to the best vision of your life!

Jan 2

In this episode, I delve into the disillusionment surrounding bone health and how the traditional approach to diagnosing and treating osteoporosis may be failing us. For too long, we’ve relied on DEXA scans and medications, often ignoring the underlying factors that lead to bone loss. I share real stories from women who’ve faced serious medication side effects and discuss why understanding the root causes of bone health issues is crucial. It’s time to break free from the illusion that bone loss is an inevitable part of aging and embrace a proactive, empowering approach to building stronger bones without medications. Key Takeaways The Disillusionment of Bone Health – Examining how traditional treatments focus on medications instead of addressing the root causes of bone loss. The Real Impact of Bone Health Medications – Understanding the potential side effects, including severe jawbone issues, from commonly prescribed treatments. Shifting the Narrative on Osteoporosis – Challenging the belief that bone loss is inevitable and exploring how you can reverse it with the right lifestyle changes. The Power of Movement – Discovering why a sedentary lifestyle, including insufficient weight-bearing activity, is a major contributor to weaker bones. Changing Conversations with Doctors – Empowering women to discuss alternative approaches to bone health with their physicians confidently. Links & Resources Check out The Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program at: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action Take control of your bone health today! Visit https://debirobinson.com/episode94/ to view the full show notes, and learn more about how you can strengthen your bones naturally. If you liked this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message!

Dec 26, 2024

In this eye-opening episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle, I welcome Dr. Jeff Gross, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy, to explore cutting-edge solutions for reversing aging and restoring bone health. Dr. Gross shares his journey from traditional neurosurgery to embracing innovative approaches that regenerate cells, rebuild joints, and combat chronic inflammation. He explains how therapies like exosomes and stem cells can rejuvenate the body from the inside out, offering a non-surgical solution to pain, joint degeneration, and age-related conditions like osteoporosis. Together, we dive into the powerful connection between muscle mass, bone density, and overall longevity, and how simple lifestyle shifts—like weight-bearing exercise, proper nutrition, and practices such as fasting and cold exposure—can transform your health. Dr. Gross provides actionable insights into breaking free from the disease management model and taking control of your vitality through regenerative medicine. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain or looking to unlock the secrets of aging gracefully, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical advice. Key Takeaways The Role of Inflammation – Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and disease, making its reduction vital for reversing conditions like osteoporosis and joint degeneration. Stem Cells and Regeneration – Stem cell-based therapies and exosomes can rejuvenate aging cells, reverse damage, and restore functionality without surgery. Muscle-Bone Connection – Maintaining muscle mass through proper weight-bearing exercise directly supports bone density and overall longevity. Lifestyle and Hormesis – Practices like intermittent fasting, high-intensity exercise, and hot and cold exposure build cellular resilience and improve health. The Calcium Myth – Most people do not need calcium supplements for bone health; proper protein intake, Vitamin D3, and exercise are more effective. Where to Find Our Guest Explore his website: https://recellebrate.com/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gross-md-5605605/ Links & Resources Explore the Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones program: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share it with someone who could benefit from these powerful insights into bone health and regenerative medicine!

Dec 19, 2024

In this episode, I dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us—why does managing bone health often feel like an uphill battle against a broken system? I explore the business of medicine and how Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Insurance dominate the narrative, shaping the choices we’re given. From the outdated technology of DEXA scans to doctors pressed for time and bound by protocols, I discuss why we need to question everything we’ve been told about osteoporosis. You’ll learn why functional medicine offers a more personalized, empowering path to bone health. I share practical insights on advocating for yourself, choosing the right practitioners, and making daily lifestyle changes that put the power back in your hands. This is about reclaiming your health, questioning the system, and redefining how you care for your bones. Key Takeaways The Truth About DEXA Scans – Understanding their limitations and why they might not give the full picture of bone health. The Functional Medicine Advantage – How moving beyond traditional medicine can help uncover root causes of bone loss. Big Pharma’s Influence – Exploring how industry control impacts the information you receive about osteoporosis and treatment. Holistic Bone Health – The importance of nutrition, movement, and stress management in maintaining strong bones. Empowering Health Decisions – How to reclaim your voice and make informed choices for your bone health. Links & Resources Explore the Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones program: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones/ Call to Action Are you ready to take control of your bone health and move away from the broken system of traditional medicine? Head over to https://debirobinson.com/episode92 to dive deeper into the show notes and explore resources tailored to your journey, like my Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program. Let’s take charge of our bone health and build a stronger, healthier future together!

Dec 12, 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Meg Mill, a functional medicine practitioner, best-selling author, and podcast host of A Little Bit Healthier. Together, we dive deep into the fascinating role histamines play in your health. Histamines are often misunderstood as just allergy triggers, but they’re critical to your immune system, digestion, and even mental health. Dr. Mill explains how histamine intolerance can manifest as anxiety, headaches, or even bone density issues. We also explore how gut health, diet, and nervous system regulation are key to overcoming chronic inflammation. This conversation is full of practical advice to help you understand your body and take meaningful steps toward better health and stronger bones. Key Takeaways The Role of Histamines – Understanding histamines as a vital part of your immune response and how they can become harmful when poorly regulated. Gut Health Connection – Exploring how imbalanced gut bacteria and poor digestive function impair the breakdown of histamines, leading to chronic symptoms like fatigue and anxiety. Bone Health Implications – Learning how histamines impact bone-building and bone-dissolving cells, potentially disrupting bone density and contributing to osteoporosis. Dietary Triggers and Histamines – Identifying problematic foods like fermented products, aged cheeses, and even meal-prepped leftovers, which can exacerbate histamine intolerance. Personalized Healing – Highlighting the importance of addressing histamine overload through tailored protocols that consider gut health, dietary changes, and nervous system regulation. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Meg Mill’s resources are available on her website at https://drmegmill.com Follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/drmegmill Links & Resources Free 25-page guide on histamine intolerance from Dr. Meg Mill: https://go.megmill.com/histamine Call to Action Take charge of your bone health naturally. Visit https://debirobinson.com/episode91 for more in depth show notes and resources. Learn about the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program to build stronger, fracture-resistant bones. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it. Let’s build stronger bones and lives together!

Dec 5, 2024

In this eye-opening episode, I challenge the outdated approach to diagnosing and managing osteopenia and osteoporosis. I dive into why the commonly used DEXA scan, a 40-year-old technology, is not only flawed but also disempowering for women. Instead of focusing on the "what" of bone loss, I explore the critical importance of understanding the "why"—the root causes that are often overlooked in conventional medicine. You'll learn why bone density isn't the whole story, how nutrition, gut health, and movement play pivotal roles in bone strength, and why the term "severe osteoporosis" can do more harm than good. This episode is a passionate call to action for women to take back control of their bone health through lifestyle changes and functional medicine approaches. If you've ever felt scared or overwhelmed after a bone health diagnosis, this is the episode you need to hear. Key Takeaways The DEXA scan is outdated and often inaccurate, leading to unnecessary fear and reduced movement, which accelerates bone loss. Conventional medicine focuses on managing symptoms with pills, not addressing the root causes of bone loss. Functional medicine approaches look for the "why" of bone loss, empowering women to make meaningful changes. Bone strength and quality, not just density, are what truly matter for preventing fractures. Lifestyle changes like gut health optimization, proper nutrition, and weight-bearing exercises are essential for building fracture-resistant bones. Feeling strong mentally and physically can motivate continued positive changes in bone health. Feel empowered to take charge of your bone health? Share this episode and explore more insights in the show notes, including my Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program. Let’s shift from fear to proactive wellness together! Start here: https://debirobinson.com/stronger-bones-lifestyle-podcast-take-control-of-your-bone-health/

Nov 26, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 89, host Debi Robinson dives deep into the world of gut health and yeast overgrowth with functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Kim Heintz. Kim has been an FDN for over four years, but her own health journey began long before that. Today she shares her personal journey from chronic migraines and various other symptoms to recovery by addressing gut imbalances. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing Candida overgrowth—a common yeast found in functional lab tests that can significantly impact overall health. Debi and Kim discuss holistic protocols focusing on sleep, stress management, diet, and movement to improve bone and gut health. Throughout the episode, you'll learn valuable tips on gut health maintenance, including the importance of managing stress, and supporting natural stomach acid production. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on addressing Candida and yeast overgrowth, its symptoms, and effective strategies to reclaim your health and build stronger, fracture-resistant bones. Key Takeaways: [3:35] What is yeast and Candida? [4:06] Classic symptoms of overgrowth [5:46] Sugar cravings [7:57] Common types of yeast found in bodies [9:42] Why does this matter [16:11] How do you know if you have yeast issues [18:46] Myostatin and medications to treat this [20:26] Diet [22:37] Targeted supplementation [25:23] The timeframe it can take to solve some of these issues [26:32] Antibiotics [28:04] What role does the yeast overgrowth play [29:00] Biofilms [32:31] Stress [34:33] Yeast and oxalates [38:33] Fermented foods [40:48] Kombucha [42:23] Food scanning apps [42:37] Top 3 actionable steps for maintaining gut health [47:32] In summary [48:24] Spit test Where to find Guest: Instagram Website Memorable Quotes: " When these symptoms start to pop up they’re signs from the body indicating that there's some kind of imbalance going on and you want to take a deeper look at things." [4:42] - Kim "The sooner you do something about it the sooner you get things back in balance too." [12:19] - Kim "We’re using nature to balance nature.” [30:38] - Debi "This is not about foods with oxalates, this is about having a healthy gut so you can eat the nutrients to build bones and other tissues." [38:20] - Debi "You need to know if you have the problem in the first place." [40:21] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 19, 2024

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. In today's episode host Debi Robinson welcomes Lisa Cherry to discuss her incredible journey of improving bone health through natural methods. Lisa has successfully transitioned her bone condition from osteoporosis to osteopenia by embracing lifestyle changes, and she shares her inspiring story with us. Lisa Cherry, from Huntsville, Alabama, was diagnosed with osteopenia and later osteoporosis after a DEXA scan ordered by her gynecologist. Uninformed about her diagnosis for years, she decided against medication like Fosamax. Instead, Lisa pursued alternative methods to strengthen her bones, including OsteoStrong sessions, a varied exercise routine, and significant dietary changes. Her commitment led to remarkable improvements in her bone quality and overall health, and she joins Debi to share the details of her transformative journey. Join Debi and Lisa as they discuss the importance of a balanced lifestyle, incorporating exercise without it dominating your life, and the benefits of yoga for flexibility and mental wellness. Lisa’s story highlights the power of taking control of your health and making informed decisions, encouraging listeners to explore natural methods for reversing bone loss and strengthening their bones. Key Takeaways: [4:24] Introduction to Lisa and her journey [11:53] Her physical movement changes [17:54] Her diet changes [20:28] Why she started documenting her journey on Instagram [23:45] Her gut health [25:31 Working with Dr. Andy Bush [28:20] Yoga Where to find Guest: Instagram Memorable Quotes: "I want this (my diagnosis) to be the best thing that ever happened to me.” [11:04] - Lisa "There's just so much involved with your bone health that you do on a day to day basis that you don’t even realize.” [21:25] - Lisa "You cannot have healthy bones without a healthy gut.” [27:02] - Debi "I want to exercise but I want to have a life too.” [27:50] - Lisa To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 12, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 87, host Debi Robinson sits down again with orthopedic surgeon and bone health expert, Dr. Andy Bush, to delve into the intricacies of diagnosing, treating, and managing bone health. From advanced diagnostic tools like REMS and DEXA scans to the often-overlooked importance of lifestyle choices, this episode is packed with insightful information you'll not want to miss. *********************** To learn more and join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community click the link below: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Membership is free for 30 days and you will not be asked to enter a credit card. I look forward to meeting you there!!! *********************** Dr. Andy, a bone health maverick, operates a bone center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he empowers patients to take control of their bone health through innovative techniques and personalized care plans. Throughout the discussion, Debi and Dr. Andy tackle issues surrounding false positives in bone density tests, the limitations of standard medical interventions, and the critical need for a more comprehensive, lifestyle-focused approach to bone health. Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they explore how optimizing your bone health goes beyond simple calcium and vitamin D supplementation. They discuss the importance of digestion, nutrient absorption, and muscle strength in maintaining fracture-resistant bones. Key Takeaways: [3:04] The demand for rems and the issues with that [7:42] Vibration plates [11:04] Strontium [18:53] Can we reverse bone loss? [24:21] The perfect formula for breaking [25:40] Its not just one thing – gathering a team to help reduce bone loss Where to find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: "If the muscle gets strong then the bone will be strong." [9:02] - Dr. Andy "The bone doesn’t care what happened yesterday, your bones lives in the moment." [9:53] - Dr. Andy "We don’t need gadgets we need to do something in our lives like stand on one foot when you're brushing your teeth." [11:00] - Debi "There are just so many areas we need to go to first to replacing the pill the doctor recommended with the next layer of pills." [15:24] - Debi "That’s what we need in the bone health world is confidence and reassuring." [24:05] - Debi "If you sit and do nothing you're going to fracture. If you have no muscle you’ll have no bone." [24:42] - Dr. Andy "Ignore your bone and it goes away." [25:03] - Dr. Andy To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 5, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 86, host Debi Robinson delves into the complexities of osteoporosis management with esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush. Together, they explore advanced diagnostic tools like REMS technology and discuss personalized care approaches for those at high risk of osteoporosis. *********************** To learn more and join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community click the link below: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Membership is free for 30 days and you will not be asked to enter a credit card. I look forward to meeting you there!!! *********************** Dr. Andy brings his rich expertise to the podcast, shedding light on how traditional assessment models might not accurately reflect an individual's real-time health status, especially for active older adults. He emphasizes the importance of looking beyond statistical models and normative databases, advocating for more tailored and comprehensive patient evaluations. Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they discuss the nuances of bone health assessments, the limitations of standard screenings, and the potential of REMS technology. Dr. Andy's insights and Debi's experiences enrich the conversation, highlighting the need for accurate and empowering information around bone health. Key Takeaways: [3:50] Fragility scores and other potential risk factors [8:35] Medications and what they do [14:39] The issue with the REMS database [25:47] Getting a baseline from REMS and using it for monitoring bone health [28:48] The word severe [31:21] What do women need to do after getting their REMS ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode86/ Where to find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: "If you have no muscle, you’ll have no bone." [4:19] - Dr. Andy "We’re gonna use that (REMS scan) as a baseline. And when you come in next year we’ll see how you changed." [26:05] - Dr. Andy "There's so much that goes into the interpretation of the REMS." [30:55] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community today: 🌿 Limited Time Offer: First Month FREE! No Credit Card Required 🌿

Oct 29, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 85, host Debi Robinson welcomes esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush to delve into groundbreaking advancements in bone health diagnosis and management. Together, they explore innovative techniques like REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) and discuss how these advancements are pivotal in more accurately assessing and managing bone fragility. *********************** To learn more and join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community click the link below: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Membership is free for 30 days and you will not be asked to enter a credit card. I look forward to meeting you there!!! *********************** Dr. Andy has a diversified background, transitioning significantly into bone health practice during the pandemic. He’s known for integrating a holistic approach into his practice, which not only includes surgical interventions but also comprehensive lifestyle assessments and complementary therapies. During this episode, Dr. Andy highlights the limitations of traditional DEXA scans, revealing how the REMS technology he employs can offer a more detailed understanding of bone strength through a fragility score. Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they explore the pros and cons of current bone health diagnostics, and the importance of evaluating bone health beyond mere density. Key Takeaways: [3:12] His bone health practice and background as orthopedic surgeon [5:49] The old fashioned way of medicine and how his practice works [9:18] REMS and DEXA scans [13:40] Stiffness index and fragility score [16:58] Disempowerment of DEXA [18:59] Working with bones [21:22] Bone structure [23:45] The forces of a fall [24:36] Why Dr. Andy uses the fragility score to assess bone health Where to find Guest: Website Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community today: 🌿 Limited Time Offer: First Month FREE! No Credit Card Required 🌿 Memorable Quotes: " That’s why I like REMS, the fragility score, the ability to look at the structure of the bone not just the density." [15:55] - Dr. Andy "DEXA can be so disempowering and it pulls the rug out from some many women." [16:58] - Debi "REMS can give you the same information that a CAT scan can as far as the structure of the bone." [27:05] - Dr. Andy "I think REMS gives us a tool that we can then use to give a better idea to somebody about what's happening because bone structure really is what determines fracture rise, density does not." [31:34] - Dr. Andy To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 22, 2024

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. Today host Debi Robinson dives into a powerful conversation with Anne Marie, a longtime cancer survivor, advocate, and holistic health enthusiast. Anne Marie's journey through multiple cancer treatments and her proactive approach to health and wellness offer invaluable insights for those managing chronic conditions. Anne Marie has been managing her metastatic condition for 26 years. She shares the critical role of second opinions, especially from teaching hospitals and renowned specialists, and stresses the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system. In this episode, Anne Marie discusses the intersection of cancer treatment and bone health, talking candidly about her osteopenia diagnosis and how she incorporates weight-bearing exercises and a nutritious diet to manage her bone density. She also sheds light on her holistic practices, including energy healing and spiritual routines, which help her maintain mental and physical resilience. Listen in as Anne Marie and Debi explore various facets of living with stage four cancer, dealing with the healthcare system, and integrating holistic health practices. They emphasize the importance of mental well-being alongside physical treatment and discuss actionable steps individuals can take to manage their health proactively. Key Takeaways: [4:59] Anne Marie’s story with breast cancer [10:51] Listening to her gut [12:28] Being involved in her care [14:23] Her bone health [17:26] Genetic testing [19:01] Lifestyle factors [22:00] The tools she uses to balance her body [23:20] Yoga [27:04] Dr Jen Simmons [28:17] Dense breasts [29:36] Cancer support groups [32:58] Supporting bone health during cancer [34:50] Acidic environments and diets to support health with cancer Memorable Quotes: "It’s a team and I’m on the team and I choose who’s on my team because I have to feel good about them." [13:15] - Anne Marie "There has to be a triage in the way we show up in life." [15:30] - Debi "You have to treat the whole person." [19:56] - Anne Marie "Life is a school and this is all part of the lessons." [23:17] - Anne Marie "It's not just the person that gets the diagnosis, it’s the family." [32:26] - Debi "Allow yourself to stand in your own light and realize that you're doing the best you can." [37:41] - Anne Marie To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 15, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 83, our host Debi Robinson welcomes back Dr. Yvonne Karney to discuss informed consent when it comes to traditional mammogram screenings and introduces us to a groundbreaking alternative technology, QT Imaging. *********************** To learn more and join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community click the link below: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Membership is free for 30 days and you will not be asked to enter a credit card. I look forward to meeting you there!!! *********************** Dr. Yvonne Karney, with over 25 years of experience in gynecology, delves into the benefits, limitations and risks of mammogram screenings. Dr. Yvonne underscores the importance of patient awareness, advocating for informed choices without judgment, allowing women to make empowered healthcare decisions. Join Debi and Dr. Yvonne as they delve into QT Imaging, a new breast screening modality, utilizing both traditional and transmission ultrasound. QT Imaging offers a more comfortable and potentially more accurate option for women, especially those with dense breasts or implants. Dr. Yvonne shares her efforts to bring affordable and superior breast screening technologies to the forefront, empowering women to take charge of their healthcare. Tune in to hear Debi and Dr. Yvonne share a hopeful future of improved breast health and overall wellness stemming from women being able to make educated choices. Key Takeaways: [4:04] Breast health 5:04] Informed consent [8:14] The benefits of breast cancer screening [9:30] The limitations to mammography [14:19] Three types of breast tissue and dense breasts [18:39] The potential risks of mammography [25:09] Alternatives – QT imaging [33:23] Thermography [39:05] Power and choice [43:42] Estimated price for the scan [44:58] Breast implants and explants Where to Find Guest: Website Qlarity Breast Imaging Chicago Breast Imaging QT Imaging Website Instagram YouTube Episode 78: Dr. Yvonne Karney MD: Functional Gynecologist & Hormone Locksmith Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community for Free: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Memorable Quotes: " The vast majority of people who have bone health issues are in that breast cancer awareness age range." [4:26] - Dr. Yvonne "What actually does it do? what do we know what do we not know and what are the risks?" [33:08] - Dr. Yvonne "Empower. Honor the women’s right to make a decision. She’s smart enough to know her body, what her desires are, what her priorities are and lets talk about risks, benefits and alternatives." [39:12] - Dr. Yvonne "Yeah. It's the conversation of informed consent which you brought up, which raises questions. And then from those questions becomes the information. From the information, then the decision is in the hands of the woman to make." [39:39] - Dr. Yvonne

Oct 8, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 82, host Debi Robinson delves deep into a fundamental topic that intertwines gut health with bone health, presenting her new signature program, "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones. " For years, Debi has worked with women coping with osteoporosis and osteopenia, providing natural approaches and functional health insights. In this episode, Debi emphasizes how critical a healthy gut is to maintaining strong bones and presents a comprehensive lifestyle program to help manage and reverse bone loss. Join Debi as she shares how lifestyle practices, dietary choices, stress management, and proper gut function come together to support your bone health. She also discusses the gut-bone connection and offers a sneak peek into her program "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones" that promises to equip you with the knowledge and habits needed to maintain fracture-resistant bones. Key Takeaways: [0:31] Debi's new program "Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones" [1:43] We are in control [4:01] The role of the gut and the gut bone connection [5:13] What happens outside of the stomach [6:56] Eliminating waste [7:32] The results from the functional labs [9:04] The lifestyle component [9:41] The details of Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones [12:01] Bone building bacteria [13:20] Yoga therapy for osteoporosis [15:07] Stress management [16:20] How and why Debi created this program [17:06] Bonuses and resources [18:28] Food is the hardest part Memorable Quotes:. "There is so much that is in our control when it comes to our bone health and when it comes to every aspect of our health. We are in control of our body and our bones.” [1:36] - Debi "If you're in a state of fight or flight your body is not going to be digesting so digestion becomes impaired because of stress.” [4:51] - Debi "It is critical that we have a healthy gut to have healthy bones.” [6:52] Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Learn more about and join the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community today: 🌿 Limited Time Offer: First Month FREE! No Credit Card Required 🌿

Oct 1, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 81, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Anu Gupta, a renowned functional and lifestyle medicine physician, to discuss preventative measures for maintaining optimum health and reversing the effects of modern living on our bodies. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode81/ Dr. Anu specializes in gut and gynecological health with extensive training at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School and Columbia University Medical Center. In this episode, she delves into the impact of processed foods, and the significance of early lifestyle interventions. Dr. Anu and Debi explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, emphasizing how early and mindful changes can prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and improve overall well-being. Join Debi and Dr. Anu as they illuminate the importance of managing nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and social connections to maintain a strong, healthy body. Key Takeaways: [2:10] Dr. Anu's story [7:14] Lifestyle [8:16] Gut microbiome [11:30] Inflammation [12:28] Processed food [14:26] Age -biological, chronological and reversing your biological age [18:21] Her 6-pillar approach [21:13] The changes during peri and menopause [23:01] HRT [24:39] Food-retraining and reprogramming [26:16] Time restricted eating [36:47] The good news [41:24] Cooking with spices Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Facebook ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode81/ Memorable Quotes: "It's not something that happened yesterday or last week. its everyday all day, the lifestyles and the habits.” [7:16] – Debi "Are the guys inside my gut going to like it?” [12:50] – Dr. Anu "Every single cell in our body needs nutrients in order to function.” [13:16] - Debi "Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.” [17:23] - Debi "Your genetics are not your destiny, your lifestyle is.” [17:42] – Dr. Anu "The symptoms are a check engine light.” [20:35] - Debi "Food is power.” [47:54] – Dr. Anu "We can take care of ourselves and we should.” [50:19] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Sep 24, 2024

In Episode 80 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson talks with the Professor Paul Lee, an expert in regenerative medicine, combining expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and medical engineering for over 30 years. Professor Paul shares his comprehensive approach to bone health, integrating the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and time. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode80/ Professor Paul offers practical tips, like checking out how our shoes wear down to spot alignment issues and making simple posture adjustments to fend off musculoskeletal problems. He and Debi also chat about yoga and how everyday awareness can make a huge difference. They discuss Wolff’s Law, explaining that bones need to be loaded with the right amount of force to build density, but we need to do it safely and with proper guidance as well as how gut health, managing stress and lifestyle are critical in maintaining or even reversing bone health. The episode also touches on new tech in bone health diagnosis, highlighting the REM scanner over the traditional DEXA scan and ends with a conversation about how lifestyle changes and understanding our genetic and physiological makeup can positively impact our bone health. Key Takeaways: [2:54] Who is Professor Lee [4:35] His life and education as an orthopedic surgeon [5:28] Breaking down bone health [6:23] Physics and muscular skeletal movement [10:56] Chemistry and diet [12:37] Drugs and changing your chemistry [16:11] Biology and how you feel in terms of stress, sleep and environment plus what’s in your DNA [17:43] Epigenetics [21:22] DEXA and REMS Scans [27:56] Time and timing [31:45] Is bone loss reversible [32:07] Age – physical vs chronological [34:50] Bisphosphonate [35:49] Loading bones [43:12] His book Regeneration by Design Where to Find Guest: Website LinkedIn His book, Regeneration by Design ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode80/ Memorable Quotes: "Science is what we need to bring into the medical space." [5:08] - Professor Paul "Just being so aware of how are you standing walking moving sitting." [9:45] - Debi "We don't just think about regeneration. Its regeneration and degeneration. Its what we call an equilibrium." [10:27] - Professor Paul "It doesn’t really matter how old you are, you can still start." [33:09] - Professor Paul "You will only perform well if you’re in the right environment." [33:59] - Professor Paul "It’s cheaper to get a new pair of shoes than to get a hip replacement. And its quicker too." [38:49] - Professor Paul To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Sep 17, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 79, your host Debi Robinson dives deep into the topic of bone health, specifically focusing on osteopenia and how it differs from osteoporosis. Drawing from her extensive experience working with women through yoga classes, online programs, and direct consultations, Debi sheds light on these often misunderstood conditions. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode79/ Debi embarks on a detailed exploration of how bone loss begins long before most women are aware, starting around age 35. She explains the importance of understanding bone health terminology, the metabolic processes contributing to bone loss, and the role of lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and exercise. By dissecting statistics and providing practical insights, Debi empowers her listeners to take control of their bone health. Listen to learn more about the stages of bone loss, the central role of calcium and vitamin D, and the statistics regarding bone health in postmenopausal women. Debi emphasizes that osteoporosis and osteopenia are not inevitable parts of aging and offers actionable steps for prevention and reversal through lifestyle adjustments. This episode provides a comprehensive guide for women looking to understand and improve their bone health, arming them with the knowledge needed to live a stronger, more empowered life. Key Takeaways: [1:54] Osteopenia 101 [2:46] Building our bones and loosing bones [4:16] Acidic Blood [5:42] First Stage of Bone Loss [7:02] The Stats of Bone Loss [8:31] The disease state of Bone Loss [8:54] What to look at in your DEXA scan [9:45] How the term Osteopenia came about [10:56] Being in control of our bone health [12:27] Metabolic and biochemical components [13:57] Medications [14:41] Causal factors of Osteopenia Memorable Quotes: "It's not because you're not taking enough Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, it's because your body is not properly digesting and absorbing those nutrients." [6:02] - Debi "We look at bone loss as a disease and there’s a pill for disease. Well that’s not necessarily true." [14:04] - Debi "You are in control of you, so learn what you can do to build stronger bones." [20:28] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode79/

Sep 10, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 78, Debi welcomes Dr. Yvonne Carney, founder of Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine in Chicago, for an insightful discussion on women's bone health and hormone replacement therapy. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode78/ Dr. Yvonne shares her personal journey from traditional medicine to integrative medicine, underscoring a pivotal moment when she encountered the limitations of standard osteoporosis treatments. This experience prompted her to explore a more holistic and functional approach to bone health. Dr. Yvonne also elaborates on the significance of hormone levels and their impact on bone health. She stresses the benefits of using bioidentical hormones, citing studies that show fewer side effects and better alignment with the body's natural processes. Dr. Yvonne also discusses the holistic health approach in functional medicine, which includes considerations for nutrition, inflammation, and immune system support to optimize hormone function. Throughout the episode, Dr. Yvonne and Debi call for greater transparency in medical recommendations and advocate for empowering women to take control of their bone health through informed choices and lifestyle interventions. Key Takeaways: [2:35] One of her aha moments [4:09] Fosamax [12:16] Why medications are not her first go to [14:16] Acidity and inflammation [15:45] Optimizing your hormones [16:07] The women's health initiative study [20:23] BHRT and the varieties of estrogen [29:31] Progesterone [30:31] Receptor sites [33:38] Healthy guts and hormones [37:33] Fat [43:30] Aging appropriately Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram YouTube Memorable Quotes: " We don't just want dense bones, we want strong bones and they're not always the same thing." [6:20] – Dr. Yvonne "That’s my mission -blow up osteoporosis in the way we diagnosis, manage and treat it." [11:02] – Debi "There's so much we have control over in our health. So much." [11:17] – Dr. Yvonne "We are a multi-faceted being and that’s why we can't just do pills for things." [28:11] – Debi "Hormones only work when they attach to the receptor." [31:26] – Dr. Yvonne "Unhealthy gut leads to abnormal hormones." [33:48] - Dr. Yvonne "If we do it right, we can maintain the high benefits [of hormones] for a long time and minimize the risk and that’s what we want." [42:10] – Dr. Yvonne "My goal is to be the strongest healthiest version of myself." [45:21] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode78/

Sep 3, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 77, host Debi Robinson is joined by Dr. Christal Blanchard to discuss the empowering concept of not becoming your diagnosis. Together, they delve into the fascinating potential of reversing diseases by addressing and healing our bodies from within. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode77/ Dr. Christal Blanchard is a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic health conditions linked to gut infections. In this episode, she shares her personal health journey, which led her to investigate natural ways of improving health through diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Christal also talks about the significance of digestive support, the impact of bloating as a symptom, and the importance of proper detoxification methods Join Debi and Dr. Christal as they unveil the interconnectedness of gut health, emotional well-being, and the body's innate ability to heal. They discuss the importance of personalized probiotic use, exploring natural compounds like berberine to support a balanced gut microbiome. Dr. Christal dives deep into the critical role of addressing bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in maintaining overall health and well-being. Key Takeaways: [1:43] Why she got into gut health [7:24] How she works with gut health [8:38] Your first line of defense [11:30] bacteria [12:34] Bloating 14:28] Hormones [15:28] Berberine [20:22] DEXA scan [22:16] How anxiety and stress can affect your bone health [24:13] What can we do [28:40] Common results in stool tests [29:50] Binders [31:17] Basic liver support you can do [36:46] Probiotics [42:15] Her appearance in the documentary “The Cure” Where to Find Guest: Website https://drchristalnd.com/ Watch The Documentary https://drchristalnd.com/ Start Here to Fix Your Gut" Cheat Sheet and Guide eBook https://tinyurl.com/startheretofixyourgut Full Show Notes : https://debirobinson.com/episode77/ Memorable Quotes: "We’re looking to call something something, we don’t understand why it’s happening." [5:18] - Debi "We are 90% bacteria and only 10% human. [11:36] – Debi "We’re normalizing a lot because it’s [low energy] so common, it’s becoming normal." [14:20] - Dr. Christal "The second you settle with that one answer you prevent yourself form learning more and progressive forward." [19:42] - Christal "Question your diagnosis, don’t become your diagnosis." [45:41]– Debi

Aug 27, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 76, host Debi Robinson takes a deep dive into her mission to revolutionize how we diagnose, manage, and treat osteoporosis. In this solo episode, Debi discusses the many misconceptions surrounding osteoporosis, the limitations of current diagnostic technology, and the impact of this diagnosis on one's mental and emotional well-being. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode76/ Debi's journey through her personal struggles with bone health provides a compelling narrative for listeners as she shares her story of overcoming fear and fragility after her hip joint collapsed at the age of 50. She delves into the outdated methods of diagnosing osteoporosis, particularly the unreliability of the DEXA scan, and why new technologies like the REMs ultrasound offer a more accurate assessment of bone quality and fracture risk. Join Debi as she empowers women to take control of their bone health through lifestyle changes and functional medicine. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice to help you build stronger, fracture-resistant bones and reclaim an active, fearless life. Key Takeaways: [0:44] A new revolution to redefine the way we manage diagnosis and treat osteoporosis [1:18] Outdated diagnosis tools like the DEXA scan [2:21] What happened after osteopenia was named [4:49] What happens right after your diagnosis [5:03] Debi’s journey after diagnosis [6:32] Spinal breakdown and fractures [7:22] Fear based state [8:49] Fosamax [10:29] A spinal surgeons opinion [12:51] REMS [15:25] Where are you today in your bone health journey? [18:25] Hormones [19:59] Being in control of your bone health Memorable Quotes: " Because a diagnose of osteoporosis pulls a rug out from under you." [4:19] - Debi "Spinal wedge fractures contribute to 50% of all osteoporotic fractures." [6:55] - Debi "The fear based state, the mental emotional layer and what your behavior becomes from that actually does more damage to your bones and to your bone health." [7:22] - Debi "If you're gonna have information about your bones it needs to be reliable." [11:10] - Debi "We can be in control and in charge of our bone health." [19:59] - Debi Click here for a list of REMS locations in the United States To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode76/

Aug 20, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 75, host Debi Robinson sits down with personal trainer and clinical nutrition expert Bonni London to dive deep into the world of protein, amino acids, and making conscious dietary choices. For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode75/ Bonni London, based in Sarasota, Florida, boasts a master's degree in clinical nutrition from NYU and has devoted her career to understanding the intricate balance of nutrition and movement. Her journey was inspired by her personal struggle with weight and a metabolic condition in the 1980s, and her passion shines through as she aims to help others, especially those dealing with osteoporosis. Join Debi and Bonni as they unravel the Digestibility of Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS), discuss the correct ratios of amino acids in various protein sources, and highlight the importance of complete proteins. They both share insights on making healthier food choices and emphasize the significant role of consistency in protein intake and exercise routines. Bonni also provides actionable tips for vegetarians and vegans on how to meet their protein needs. Don't miss this enlightening episode which offers practical advice for building a nutrient-dense diet and leading a balanced lifestyle. Plus: practical workout routines and emphasis on the importance of consistency and variation to keep your body challenged and healthy! Key Takeaways: [1:31] Bonni's journey [6:37] Bonni's personal story behind her osteoporosis passion [8:57] REMS [10:59] How to begin [12:55] The importance of consistency [17:46] Nutrition for supporting muscle through diet [18:12] Protein and amino acids [31:39] The best time to eat protein [33:00] Workout tips [35:53 Oxygen capacity [41:28] Highlighting bone health with her clients [43:29] What to look for when eating out Where to Find Guest: Website Guide on What to Look for When Eating Out BIA Scale DIAAS Instagram Healthy Rebels For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode75/ Memorable Quotes: " Food is the hardest shift to make." [4:20] - Debi "Fat does not make you fat." [5:08] - Bonni "What happens when you’re not eating fat? You’re hungry." [5:22] - Bonni "Sarcopenia, muscle loss, goes hand in hand with bone loss." [15:03] Debi "Things that you are doing to look good in the mirror are going to also be helping what's under the surface as well." [19:55] - Bonni 'It's what happens after you work out, in the next 24 hours or so that you really want to think about.' [37:08] - Bonni "Focus on the things you do most of the time and then the rest, your body will be okay with it." [49:31] - Bonni To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones

Aug 13, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 74, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Stacey Robinson, a triple board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. Dr. Stacey is renowned for her expertise in testing and treating people with gut issues or osteoporosis by focusing on gluten sensitivity and food elimination. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode74/ Today Dr. Stacey shares invaluable insights on creating individualized treatment plans, emphasizing the role of trial and error in functional medicine. Her holistic approach to bone health covers dietary recommendations, necessary lab tests, and crucial elements such as exercise, strength training, and hormonal balance. This episode dives deep into strategies for assessing protein and mineral intake, evaluating vitamin D levels, and the importance of re-testing to measure improvements. Join Debi and Dr. Stacey as they unravel the complexities of bone health, discuss the misconceptions surrounding supplements like collagen and vitamin K, and highlight the importance of self-care and lifestyle in managing osteoporosis. Dr. Stacey also shares insights from her published book, "Roadmap to Health," which focuses on lifestyle and root cause medicine. Key Takeaways: [2:33] Dr. Stacey's story [5:54] The problems with insurance [8:09] Her approach to treating osteoporosis when she was a traditional doctor [9:49] Calcium [10:47] Her functional approach to osteoporosis now [13:51] The importance of Hormonal balance in both men and women [17:32] Feeling fragile [20:34] Lifestyle habits that are vital for bone health [20:58] Protein intake [26:21] Functional labs, food sensitivity tests and gluten [29:51] Being individualized in medicine [32:32] Food and supplement recommendations for bone health [36:00] Oxalates [37:08] Affordable tests for bone health [43:18] Factors contributing to bone breakdown [43:56] Vitamin D [45:22] Vitamin K [46:46] What makes sense [49:00] CHOSA [50:51] Collagen [54:59] Fish oil [56:29] Her future book plans and first book "Roadmap to Health" [1:00:16] Is bone loss reversible? Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Facebook Roadmap to Health ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode74/ Memorable Quotes: "As physicians we should promote health and prevent disease not manage chronic illness." [7:24] - Dr. Stacey "The most powerful treatment I've seen short of nutritional and lifestyle is low dose bio identical hormone replacement/" [14:34] - Dr. Stacey "Gluten is not an essential nutrient." [28:15] - Dr. Stacey "Studies have shown that walking is beneficial for bone health." [35:17] – Dr. Stacey "We only can go with what we do know and we can use common sense and we can tap into our gut and what makes sense and what feels right and that’s what important." [47:45] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram:

Aug 6, 2024

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In this episode, host Debi Robinson is joined by Christine Jaureguiberry, a yoga teacher specializing in scoliosis, to discuss the relationship between scoliosis and hypermobility, and how to approach yoga practice with these conditions in mind. Christine shares her personal experience with scoliosis and how it led her to yoga. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive and finding ways to address physical conditions rather than relying solely on external fixes. The conversation delves into the specific areas of the spine affected by scoliosis and the compensatory effects it has on the entire body. Throughout the episode, Debi and Christine discuss the importance of understanding an individual's specific condition, maintaining proper alignment, and promoting confidence in engaging in yoga practices. They also highlight the release of Christine's book, "Yoga with Scoliosis," which is meant to empower individuals with scoliosis to make informed decisions in yoga classes and to practice confidently at home. Join Debi and Christine as they explore the intricacies of scoliosis, its impact on the body, and how to approach yoga practice with mindfulness and awareness. Key Takeaways: [2:42] Her journey [7:37] Figuring out your scoliosis [11:22] Body awareness [11:54] Diagnosing scoliosis and how it looks in a forward fold [15:51] Adult degenerative scoliosis [22:17] Functional verses structural [23:51] Where issues may be [27:52} Reacquainting yourself with your body [31:20] Convex and concave and your spine [41:21] Thoracic curvature 43:33] Schroth Therapy [53:13] Her book "Move with Scoliosis" Where to Find Guest: Website Her Book YouTube Instagram Memorable Quotes: " We cant just go to people to fix us, we have to show up for yourselves and be proactive." [5:20] - Debi "Yoga is a journey, its never an end or all of a sudden we have all the answers." [6:21] - Christine "Nobody is completely symmetrical, nobody has a perfect spine." [23:54] - Christine "You can only create as much balance as your body allows." [38:12] - Christine "When someone specializes in somethings its because it requires specialty." [49:20] - Debi "Straight spines are overrated in my opinion." [55:24] – Christine T o learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jul 30, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 72, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Bahar Amin, a a board certified functional anti-aging, metabolic regenerative, and family doctor, to discuss the importance of hormone awareness and management for women's health, particularly during perimenopause. As a conventionally trained physician who takes a holistic and integrative approach in managing patient health, Dr. Bahar shares her passion for empowering women with knowledge about the hormonal changes, imbalances, and symptoms experienced during perimenopause. She emphasizes the need to address root causes rather than relying solely on medications to treat symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, and sleep problems. Throughout the episode, Debi and Dr. Bahar delve into the role of hormones in bone health, discussing the benefits of bio-identical hormone therapy in preventing osteoporosis. They also highlight the importance of functional labs to assess hormones, stress levels, and overall health during perimenopause. Dr. Bahar shares her signature program for menopausal women, which focuses on personalized support, functional tests, and supplements to address individual needs. Join Debi and Dr. Bahar as they shed light on the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy and emphasize the significance of lifestyle factors, such as stress management, diet, and sleep, in conjunction with hormone therapy for optimal health during perimenopause and beyond. Key Takeaways: [1:28] Perimenopause and bone loss [3:16] When does perimenopause start [4:47] Early symptoms [6:23] Root causes of symptoms [8:30] Managing the symptoms [10:31] Cortisol [11:19] Functional labs to run and what she finds in them [13:09] Metabolites [14:59] Hormones – prescribing, misinformation, and when to take them [24:20] Her recommendations [25:13] Diet [26:38] Food sensitivities and foods to avoid inflammation [29:43] Nutrients Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: "It's not jut replacing the hormones but making sure the body is breaking it down and getting rid of the excess." [13:53] - Dr, Bahar "And hormones are critical to bone health." [16:29] Debi "Hormones are very important and the sooner we start the better outcome with presentation of osteoporosis." [17:35] - Dr. Bahar "Hormones can really be empowering for women in addition to the right lifestyle." [32:18] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jul 23, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 71, host Debi Robinson dives deep into the crucial topic of bone health supplements. Debi shares her wealth of knowledge on how to support bone health naturally and why it's critical to "test, don't guess" when it comes to supplementation. In this solo episode, Debi explains the importance of running functional labs to uncover hidden root causes of bone loss and building effective protocols for osteoporosis. She also discusses the critical role of nutrition and provides actionable advice on optimizing your diet. Join Debi as she highlights the importance of specific supplements that support digestion, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals essential for bone health and delves into digestive enzymes and the Four Musketeers of bone health. Key Takeaways: [0:56] Functional labs [1:53] Purpose of supplements [2:09] Farming practices and the issues with the food we eat [3:22] The first “supplement” you should focus on [4:05] Supporting digestion with supplementation [5:23] Digestive habits [6:51] Probiotics [9:20] Prebiotics [9:59] Leaky gut [11:32] Vitamin and minerals and the four Musketeers of bone health 11:43] Calcium [13:17] Magnesium [13:39] Vitamin D [14:14] Vitamin K [15:18] Mineral support [15:49] Fish oil and managing inflammation [18:16] One supplement to avoid [20:05] What really matters [20:37] Others supplements – collagen [23;11] In summary Show Notes: Ep 68: Dr Priya Bone Endocrinologist: Part Two: Medications Microbiome Mojo Megaspore Probiotic Memorable Quotes: " Test don’t guess, otherwise its like a whackamole of I think I have this and I think I have this!" [1:15] "Our food is the biggest and the most powerful way that we can support health in our body." [2:37] "The best way to get nutrients for your bones is to eat them in foods." [3:54] "It's not about eating food for your bones its about digesting absorbing and assimilating that food to be delivered to your bones." [6:37] "Hydrated bones will be bendable and not breakable." [15:44] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jul 16, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 70, host Debi Robinson dives into a crucial and deeply personal topic: the powerful connection between gut and bone health. This solo episode uncovers some of the hidden factors influencing bone loss and empowers listeners to take control of their bone health. Today Debi highlights specific conditions like inflammation and stress, detailing how they contribute to bone deterioration. She also explores the significant impact of digestive support medications and how they may lead to further gut issues and, consequently, bone loss. As Debi delves deeper, she shares the enlightening realization that addressing the physical symptoms is only a part of the solution. The episode touches on the importance of understanding your emotional and psychological well being and the role they could play in gut health. Debi provides actionable advice on how to begin to reprogram past emotional trauma to foster long-term healing and improve overall well-being. Key Takeaways: [0:51] Why this topic today [1:29] 7 root causes of bone loss [1:33] Inflammation [1:55] Stress [3:05] Other causes [4:15] What I've noticed lately [6:15] Digestive support medications [7:52] Deeper gut issues and bone loss [11:45] The Why and the Trust [13:34] The big A-Ha [13:58] The unseen aspects of gut health [15:22] The personality of many women with gut health [18:54] How to reprogram our younger self Memorable Quotes: " Stress can also be stress in our body. Where are there things happening in our body that is stressful for our system? That is causing our bones to release the minerals they store in order to manage the condition that’s happening inside?" [2:01] "Stress is not just what happens in your mind its also what happens in your body and its one of the root causes of bone loss." [2:58] "We are a mind body complex, we are not just this physical body." [16:23] "Starting to pay attention to the skeletons in your closet is really critical to your current skeleton." [20:39] [It's about dealing with the skeletons in your closet so you can uncover the why." [24:10] "When we manage the stress of the mind, we manage the biochemistry, we manage what happens downstream, and that’s in your body, in your beautiful bones." [25:33] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jul 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 69, Debi welcomes back Dr. Priya Krishnamurthy, esteemed endocrinologist to answer more questions about bone health, osteoporosis and endocrinology. With a background in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and public health, Dr. Krishnamurthy has been in practice since 2008 and combines clinical endocrinology, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and mind-body medicine to provide a holistic approach to bone health. Today she and Debi discuss the critical importance of stress management for overall bone health and the biomechanics behind it as well as the role of various mineral supplements. The conversation shifts to the importance of protein intake, discussing the right amounts needed to prevent muscle loss and support bone health. Debi and Dr. Priya also explore what truly constitutes a bone health expert and how traditional as well as alternative medicine can play a role in managing conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia. Join Debi and Dr. Priya as they shed light on essential yet often overlooked aspects of bone health, and advocate for a multi-faceted approach to managing and preventing bone-related diseases. Key Takeaways: [1:12] Stress management [2:02] Mindset change and how we perceive stress [3:09] Strontium [6:32] Protein [9:00] Amino Acids [9:18] What is a health expert [19:26] Osteopenia Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: 'It is absolutely critical that we learn how to face stress, how to manage stress, but it’s also mindset change.' [1:56] - Dr. Priya "Not every endocrinologist is a bone health expert because not every endocrinologist even treats osteoporosis." [10:16] - Dr. Priya "We need more of us women doing work in women's health." [11:47] - Dr. Priya "No matter how much work, no matter how hard. All of this, I say, forget it, I'm not doing this anymore. And then I'm like, wait, what about all those women?" [18:05] - Debi "Don’t try to look like Barbie, you’re gonna just have lousy bones." [20:51] - Dr. Priya To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jul 2, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 68, Debi Robinson welcomes back esteemed endocrinologist Dr. Priya Krishnamurthy to discuss the pivotal role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in bone health, particularly for menopausal women. Dr. Priya is an endocrinologist with a rich background in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and public health. Dr. Priya aims to shift the healthcare paradigm by focusing on lifestyle modifications and nutrition alongside traditional medical approaches. Today she shares her wisdom on bone health, addressing the appropriate timing and methodology for medications, particularly focusing on sequential therapy in osteoporosis management. Join Debi and Dr. Priya as they delve into understanding risk categories for osteoporosis, the role of anabolic therapy, and the nuanced approach to HRT and anti-resorptive drugs. This episode is packed with actionable insights, particularly for those navigating bone health challenges in menopause or seeking to understand the best intervention strategies. Key Takeaways: [1:12] Medications: Dr. Priya's thoughts and how she uses them for her patients [9:54] Are all meds bad? [11:04] Sequential therapy and who needs this. [15:20] Lifestyle Recommendations Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " This bone loss is not going to stop by you taking minerals and vitamin D." [6:32] - Dr. Pryia "There are so many aspects that affect the final decision that is made. And sometimes its not about being wrong or being right its about what is appropriate at this point in time." [10:40] - Dr. Pryia "You cant do algorithmic medicine, you’ve got to look at the patient, you’ve gotta look at what’s going on, you’ve got to asses them." [12:49] - Dr. Pryia "I love yoga, so to me yoqa is the answer to all of this.” [16:51] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jun 25, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 67, host Debi Robinson is joined by the insightful Dr. Priya Krishnamurthy, an endocrinologist with a rich background in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and public health. Dr. Priya aims to shift the healthcare paradigm by focusing on lifestyle modifications and nutrition alongside traditional medical approaches. Dr. Priya delves deep into the understanding that osteoporosis is not just a matter of calcium and vitamin D deficiency but involves the structural integrity of the skeleton, skeletal and collagen breakdown, and inflammation. She highlights the critical role of the physician-patient relationship and discusses the challenges posed by the medical insurance industry. Dr. Priya also advocates for a more patient-centric approach to healthcare and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive evaluation of bone health. In this enriching conversation, Debi and Dr. Priya explore the significant impact of gut health on osteoporosis and overall well-being. They emphasize the necessity of lifestyle changes, particularly during menopause, to fortify bone health and prevent future complications. From discussing the need for a holistic approach to bone health to the benefits of herbs, spices, and healthy dietary practices, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for improving one's health. Key Takeaways: [1:48] Her mission [2:12] The paradigm [9:32] Direct care [11:10] Physician futility or moral injury [13:29] How can we do better [14:50] What can we do in those first 15 years? [17:59] Lifestyle modifications [20:39] Looking at calcium [21:56] Lifestyle aspects [24:50] Poop and gut health [27:10] Women treating women [27:47] Foods to avoid and which ones to eat to support good bacteria [29:50] Superfoods [30:18] Oxalates [31:35] Beans and lentils [32:39] Herbs and spices [34:08] Fiber [34:28 The use of seaweed Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: "At this point lifestyle has to come in. It’s the whole person.” [5:50] - Debi “Osteoporosis is not a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D, it’s a problem with the structural integrity of your skeleton." [13:57] - Dr. Priya “Menopause is an insult to the bones." [16:48] - Dr Priya “You cannot have healthy bones without a healthy gut." [24:36] - Debi “We can use so many nutritional principles and nutritional knowledge to really help our health.” [34:50} – Dr. Priya To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jun 18, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 66, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Lorraine Maita, the Hormone Harmonizer and Detoxifier, to dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its connection to bone health and overall wellness. Dr. Lorraine, a specialist in hormone management licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, joins Debi to shed light on the benefits and risks of HRT for perimenopausal and menopausal women. Dr. Lorraine shares her expertise on progesterone use, various methods for hormone measurement, and the tools she employs to ensure hormone balance, such as the Dutch test. Throughout the episode, Debi and Dr. Lorraine address common concerns and misconceptions regarding HRT, especially the fears surrounding breast cancer and cardiovascular risks. Recent studies are highlighted, revealing that when administered correctly, HRT's benefits, including improved bone density, significantly outweigh potential risks. This conversation is essential for women of all ages, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and ongoing lifestyle management to prevent bone loss and enhance overall well-being. Join Debi and Dr. Lorraine as they explore how a balanced approach to hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle can radically improve quality of life and underscore the importance of education in making informed health decisions. Key Takeaways: [3:41] BHRT and the differences between all the various acronyms [6:13] Fear of hormones and mis representation of scientific studies [12:01] Progesterone and the different ways to take it [14:23] Measuring hormones [15:33] Bad Estrogen [18:19] Dutch test [19:59] More about Dr. Lorraine and the work she does [21:14] Educating doctors [23:32] What is happening post menopause because of diminishing hormones [24:10] Estrogen through the skin [25:03] The latest studies [29:05] Other benefits to Estrogen for quality of life [29:48] Educating her patients and her course Is HRT right for you? [36:19] Who can take HRT? [39:41] Benefits of hormones [41:10] Hot flashes [44:08] Not just about hormones and bones – it's balance Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Course: Is HRT Right For You? Memorable Quotes: " The risk of breast cancer doesn’t come from hormones, it comes from your lifestyle – its so multi factorial." [10:47] - Dr. Lorraine "It’s the not the absolute levels that matter as much as it is the balance." [17:27] - Dr. Lorraine "There are very few reasons not to take hormones." [22:21] - Dr. Lorraine "Women lose their quality of life for a fear that’s really unwarranted." [22:39] - Dr. Lorraine "It's not now here lets just take hormones, we also have to have a system that’s functional." [27:01] - Debi "You have to realize that quality of life matters." [27:25] - Dr. Lorraine "When you support your bones you’re supporting everything else." [42:26] - Dr. Lorraine To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jun 11, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 65, host Debi is joined by Functional Movement Coach Carl Reader for an insightful conversation about how to keep our bones strong and healthy through smart, safe exercises. Carl has over 20 years of clinical experience helping men and women over 50 online improve bone health and reduce joint inflammation by teaching them proper body mechanics and functional exercises. In today's episode he brings this experience to the conversation, shedding light on the importance of optimal bone loading and foundational strength. He and Debi discuss the critical role of body awareness and proper muscle engagement in maintaining functional movement and offer practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls in exercise routines . They emphasize the significance of safe and effective exercise techniques to prevent injuries and strengthen vulnerable areas, like the hips and spine. In this episode, Carl and Debi explore various strategies and movements to support bone health, including the importance of core strength, proper squatting techniques, and balancing exercises. Join them as they advocate for a balanced approach to exercise that's rooted in understanding our body's natural movements and needs. Key Takeaways: [1:52] What is a functional movement coach [2:38] Bone health [3:33] Arthritis [6:32] Why does this matter [9:19] The importance of core strength [11:16] The glutes, the hamstrings and other important lower body muscles [15:12] Discovering the correct way to move [17:13] What are the functional movements [19:29] Feet, ankles and knees [34:52] Pushing vs pulling muscles [44:50] Finding neutral spine [49:11] The core [1:03:12] The proper function of a squat [1:11:49] Working with an personal or functional trainer Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " You can still move but let’s just do it in a safe way." [4:34] – Carl "The body is always wanting to heal itself." [15:10] – Carl "Slower is harder, slower is more advanced, slower is more effective, so if you want to be more advanced: go slower." [20:35] – Debi "It doesn't need to be that you're grinning to bear it but rather that you improve the relationship you have with your body." [1:00:52] - Debi "We need more followers for the people teaching the safe movements." [1:15:15] - Debi "Just get moving and don’t live in fear." [1:16:57] - Carl To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jun 4, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In today's solo episode I take a deep dive into a topic many women find confusing and challenging: what to eat if you have osteoporosis. Join me in this episode as I share with you the ten essential nutrients your body needs to build strong, good-quality bones and what foods can help you gain these as well as what to avoid. I also touch on the complexities and confusion surrounding diet choices for stronger bones. This episode is packed with vital information aimed at empowering you to make food choices that support bone health as you age. I hope you will listen today to gain a clear, actionable roadmap on what you should be eating if you are dealing with osteoporosis or looking to build stronger bones. Key Takeaways: [1:41] Am I building bone or dissolving bone? [2:53] Ten essential vitamins and minerals to build strong bones [3:51] Dairy is a bone dissolving food [5:02] How much calcium do you need? [5:57] Vitamin D [7:32] Vitamin K [9:08] Vitamin C [9:31] How much do you need of vitamin D, K and C? [10:26] Vitamin B9/Folate [10:41] Magnesium [11:19] Fiber [11:26] Boron [12:15] Zinc [12:27] Copper [13:04] Manganese [13:25] Protein [14:35 Healthy gut [16:03] Bone dissolving foods Memorable Quotes: "The overriding thing here for me is that you have to have a healthy gut for healthy bones. [14:35] - Debi "You need a healthy gut to manage oxalates and most people can manage oxalates." [15:19] - Debi "The main way that we heal our gut is to eat fiber." [16:33] - Debi "Bring the awareness of ‘will this build my bones or contribute to the dissolving of my bones?” and let those thoughts be what helps to guide your choices on what you're going to eat everyday." [17:15] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

May 28, 2024

Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In this episode Debi dives into the world of gut health and its impact on bone strength with Monisha Bhanote MD, a board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå. Dr. Monisha shares insights on building a strong foundation of vitamins and minerals for optimal body function before delving into specific dietary choices and gut health practices. Dr. Monisha has expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Throughout this episode, Dr. Monisha and Debi discuss the significance of understanding oxalate levels in the body and how factors like gut microbiome health, fiber intake, and vitamin deficiencies can affect our overall well-being, particularly bone health. They explore the nuances of managing stress, the impact of dietary choices on bone strength, and the importance of balance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Don't miss this insightful discussion on nurturing your body from the inside out for stronger bones. Key Takeaways: [2:19] Food information overload [3:36] Protein, especially in a vegan diet [8:42] Acidity [11:07] Demonizing certain foods [13:42] Bone dissolving foods [15:38] Dairy [19:36] Medications [21:15] Doctors 22:03] Sodium [23:31] Stress [25:21] Three areas of stress that lead to bone breakdown in the body [26:11] Oxalates [27:22] Three things that influence somebody having oxalate issues [30:40] Digestive health [32:58] Which vitamin deficiencies are indicative of bone loss [34:37] Eating seasonally [34:04] Spinach alternatives [36:04] A blame game [37:02] Study biases [39:00] Learn your body [43:02] Food suggestions [47:13] Fiber Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Complimentary Cookbook Longevity Retreat Purchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your Health Memorable Quotes: "What is the body not getting? And the body is not getting real food." [4:58 ] - Dr. Monisha "Balance in life and diet is crucial for overall well-being." [05:45] - Debi "Let food be thy medicine, bringing balance and nourishment to support your bones." [15:10] - Debi "A real conversation is needed about the impact of certain foods on bone health; awareness is key." [20:35] - Debi When you're looking at your bone health, look at your digestive health." [30:38] - Dr. Monisha "At the end of the day it is about what does your unique body need." [41:38] - Dr. Monisha "Listening to your cells, it’s really about listening to how your body feels." [52:07] - Dr. Monisha To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

May 21, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 62, host Debi invites board-certified functional health coach Anu Simh to delve deep into the relationship between gut health, nutrition, and overall wellness. Anu specializes in helping busy women across the country lose weight and keep it off with her unique "9 Arms of Wellness" philosophy. Anu's expertise lies in focusing on microbiome health to ensure lasting results. In this episode she explains how the slow introduction of fibers can aid those suffering from gut issues like IBD. Through her extensive research and practical experiences, Anu presents tailored dietary strategies that help nourish the gut and enhance energy levels. Listen today for a guide on how to incorporate nutrient-dense foods into your daily routines, from breakfast smoothies to volumetric salads for lunch. Anu also emphasizes the importance of personalized diet experiments and the symbiotic relationship between human health and gut microbes. Together, Debi and Anu explore how a plant-forward diet not only fosters gut health but also aids in weight management, better sleep, and improved overall well-being. We hope you'll join us for an enlightening conversation that will empower you to make informed dietary choices supporting a healthy gut and a stronger body. Key Takeaways: [2:47] The importance of plants [3:59} The gut [4:58] The connection we have with our microbes [6:11] Stool labs [8:19] Feeding the microbes [10:17] Protein [13 :07] Fiber [16:08] Animal vs plant protein and nutrients [27:16] Steps to start feeding your gut to optimize health [35:29] Cooking [38:27] What did your ancestors do Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: "In the West here you’ll hear everything beings in the gut. As a yoga therapist and someone who really believes strongly in yogic philosophy therapy I'm gonna say everything begins in the mind." [4:06] - Debi "The connection we have with these microbes, I think of them as forever guests." [4:58] -Anu "Food is everything, not just what you put into your mouth." [18:18] - Anu "Instead of thinking about what shouldn’t I eat if we start to focus on what should I eat." [23:21] - Debi "Make the greens that stars of your lunch." [30:49] – Anu To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

May 7, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 61, host Debi Robinson is once again joined by Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, a renowned expert in functional medicine, to explore the role of nutrition and gut health in managing Osteoporosis and enhancing general wellness. Dr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the crucial link between gut health and overall well-being, explaining how a healthy digestive system can influence hormone efficacy and bone health. This discussion is not just theoretical; Dr. Inna provides actionable advice based on her extensive practice and research, aimed at helping listeners to transform their health from surviving to thriving. Join Debi and Dr. Inna as they dive deep into the practical steps you can take to nourish your body properly, rethink your nutritional choices, and embrace a lifestyle that supports bone strength and vitality. Key Takeaways: [2:37] It all begins in the gut [4:27] Areas to focus on [6:38] History of your body [7:51] The big misunderstanding [9:04] Nutrition [9:56] Oils [10:54] Gluten [16:27] Bioidentical hormones [19:39 The power is always yours Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: "Hippocrates once said all disease begins in the gut and it's absolutely true and is still true today" [2:36] -Dr. Inna "If you want to thrive you have to have a different approach. You cannot fight disease and become healthy." [5:48] – Dr. Inna "If the messaging can then be, let me teach the lifestyle to get you to that place. Cause that's really what it is. It's multifaceted, it's lifestyle based." [17:19] - Debi "Yes, osteoporosis is reversible. Yes, bone loss is reversible. Depending on where you are on that scale, osteoporosis is reversible." [18:49] - Debi "Who gets to tell me what is possible except me?" [19:38] - Dr. Inna To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Apr 30, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 60, host Debi is joined by Dr. Tasha Gandamihardja, a distinguished breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for comprehensive breast health education. Dr. Tasha is an Oncoplastic Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the Holly Private Hospital. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tasha brings a kind, compassionate and highly-professional approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast today sharing her experiences treating patients, fighting misinformation, and promoting holistic approaches to health. Throughout their discussion, Debi and Dr. Tasha delve into the crucial link between breast cancer treatment and bone health, emphasizing the effects of medications and lifestyle choices on bone density. They also tackle common myths about breast cancer, the importance of diet, and the role of exercise in prevention and recovery. Dr. Tasha passionately shares her insights on using complementary therapies like yoga to aid both physical and mental well-being during cancer treatment. Listen today to gain an understanding of the importance of self-examinations, plus the benefits of a varied diet, and enjoy this enlightening conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to support their bone and overall health. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Intro to Dr. Tasha and her work [4:00 ] Misinformation and why she started using social media to impart knowledge about breast cancer [8:55] Minimizing risks of breast cancer [9:44] The biggest myths about breast cancer [12:42] Exercise [16:44] Yoga and cancer [18:07] Breast cancer and bone health [23:44] Foods [29:28] Being overwhelmed by all the noise online [30:26] The differences between healthy and non healthy tissue (from a surgeons perspective) [34:27] Looking after your breasts Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram YouTube Memorable Quotes: "Growing old is a privilege and is something we should embrace." [12:03] - Tasha "We need to dispel myths so that women can make informed decisions about their health." [12:45] - Tasha "Exercise in and of itself is so valuable to health that the next thing we can do from a lifestyle perspective is so far away from that that it really is that movement. Things in motion stay in motion. [13:42] - Debi "I think for anybody who's had a cancer diagnosis, whether that's breast cancer or any other cancer, really not only looking after your physical health, but also your mental health is so vital." [17:11] - Tasha "I think yoga is the answer on so many levels for so many things." [17:53] -Debi "Exercise is not just about staying fit; it's about staying alive." [21:30] - Tasha "It's not just about eating right; it's about living right to keep your body strong." [38:20] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Apr 23, 2024

Welcome to another episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 59 Debi welcomes physician Dr. Inna Lozinskaya, to explore the limitations of conventional medical approaches when it comes to thriving, rather than just surviving Dr. Inna is a functional medicine expert who helps her patients restore energy, sleep, weight, optimize hormones, turn back biological clock, and feel like best selves again. Today she shares her own journey of health challenges that traditional medicine couldn't resolve. With fatigue and memory issues clouding her day-to-day life, Dr. Inna turned to functional medicine to reclaim her health and vitality. Listen today as we dive into why your gut health, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being are all pivotal elements that play a role in the development and treatment of osteoporosis. Hormonal balance is critical, especially during menopause, and Dr. Inna will discuss the potential role of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, but also why it's not a silver bullet unless the body's foundation is solid. Key Takeaways: [3:14] The missing link when it comes to bone health- hormonal health [4:05] The greatest decrease in bone density [4:35]What do we do about it [5:11] Estrogen progesterone testosterone [6:24] Adrenal glands and stress management [8:36] As you hormones decrease during menopause [11:47] Areas to focus on [15:44] Internal balance [16:22] Your brain and survival mode [17:39] Being wired to be safe [19:00] Inna’s journey with diet and health [29:00] The messaging [29:23] Reversing bone loss and osteo [30:39] The word severe [32:59] Where does your chronic illness come from? [36:06] Root cause analysis steps [39:38] The big misunderstanding in nutrition [40:54] Inflammatory foods [42:49] Gluten [46:54] Sugar [51:25] BHRT Where to Find Guest: Website Free guide for Hormone Optimization Memorable Quotes: " Everything in the body is connected" [7:20] - Inna "If you want to survive than traditional medicine is perfect, it won’t let you die but if you want to thrive, it has to be a different approach." [26:04] -Inna "You really have to love yourself enough to trust yourself more than you trust the system." [27:19] - Inna "I like that root, and not even just one root cause, because when it comes to bones or really any aspect in the body, it's multifaceted. So then it becomes root causes." [35:35] - Debi "Nutrition is probably the easiest and fastest life hack." [42:35] - Inna "Food is medicine and its also poison. [46:59] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Apr 16, 2024

Welcome to another episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, in Episode 58, I am joined by a special guest, Dr. Allie Grimston, a menopause expert and doctor who specializes in functional medicine. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of bone health and menopause as we debunk the myth that bone loss is an inevitable part of aging. As a medical doctor trained in women's health, general practice and functional medicine, Dr Allie Grimston has a passion for inspiring women in their 40s, 50s & 60s to take back ownership of their health & hormones. Listen today as she shares her expertise on how to prevent bone loss through targeted lifestyle changes, nutrition, and the importance of gut health in hormone balance. We'll delve into the Dutch test and how understanding hormone metabolism can change the game in healthy aging. Join us as we discuss the role of stress and sleep in bone health, natural approaches to addressing osteoporosis and menopause symptoms, and how lifestyle modifications lie at the heart of effective management. Key Takeaways: [ 6:33] Doctors recognizing lifestyle-based diseases, advocating holistic approach. [8:02] Listening is crucial, especially in healthcare systems. [11:27] Prevent osteoporosis through diet, exercise, and supplementation. [15:57] Seek professional advice on hormone therapy concerns. [20:34] State and insurance health systems and stress impacts. [24:52] Balanced nutrition and lifestyle for overall health. [25:58] Functional medicine starts with gut health importance. [30:54] Manage energy and hormones with lifestyle approach. [33:42] Prevent bone loss Where to Find Guest: Website Free Smoothie Recipes Memorable Quotes: "There's so much we can do for ourselves to help with the menopause transition and reduce the effects of it. Not everybody. We don't have to have symptoms." [5:08] -Allie "Getting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker. We can build stronger bones at any age." [5:17] - Debi "Certainly it's so important to be aware of what we can do to help prevent osteoporosis throughout our lives. And, you know, in our twenties, we need to be starting doing things like weightlifting and things resistance to help to be strengthening those bones right from the start." [11:27] -Allie "We've talked about the epidemic of stress in our culture, but we also have an epidemic of sleep deprivation related to that epidemic of stress and high achievement and having a good work ethic, which means not putting yourself first at all." [22:00] -Allie So if you're burning the candle at both ends, you're secreting this chemical that's breaking down your internal environment. And we're imbalanced, so we're not sleeping, and we're not able to process that hormone. That hormone has a negative effect on so many facets internally, especially the gut." [24:10] -Debi "Bone loss is not an inevitable part of aging. We don't have to just wait for it to happen." [33:46] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Apr 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I'm your host, Debi Robinson, and today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of food with the founder of Curry Girls Kitchen, Peggy Curry. Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, author, speaker and award-winning health and wellness advocate, who has spent decades supporting others on their health journey. Today Peggy joins us and shares her wealth of experience in advocating for food as medicine. She also shares her cleansing reset program designed to combat inflammation and identify food triggers, as well as some indispensable dietary insights. We’ll also explore the emotional side of food and talk about food's role in preventing health issues. Together, Peggy and I will explore the systemic effects of gluten, particularly on the gallbladder, the importance of iron and fermented foods for gut health, and why rotating food choices is essential for nutrient diversity. Join us to hear the merits of cooking with cast iron, incorporating organic produce, and understanding the impact of antibiotics in animal farming on our health. Key Takeaways: [ 3:17] Maintaining good health.. [9:01] Cooking good, sharing, and empowering healthy choices. [12:12] Diet affects all body symptoms. [15:14] 21-day elimination, anti-inflammatory diet. [18:27] Choose beneficial fats, including olives and avocado. [21:02] Encouraging intentional, beneficial, and varied eating habits. [24:58] Local farmers markets promote sustainable, chemical-free farming. [29:23] Emotional self-care is essential for well-being. [30:47] Encouraging cooking for health and healing. [36:27] Creating delicious dishes and dressings. [39:34] Prevent bone loss and strengthen bones naturally. Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram YouTube Books Memorable Quotes: "We have to remove the triggers of inflammation, because inflammation contributes to bone loss." [00:15]- Debi "We nourish our bodies from the inside out, and that's going to help us with this piece of longevity and strength for our bodies." [6:37] - Peggy "Gluten inhibits the bile to secrete fat metabolizing, or gallbladder to secrete bile to metabolize fats. And it's everyone that's sensitive." [11:19] - Debi "It's giving you a break, a time off for you to just focus on you and breathe and be mindful and conscious and love on yourself and the emotional." [29:25] - Peggy "When you actually have this intentionality of choosing foods that have benefit for your body that are actually going to nourish you and you're going to feel happier you're going to have energy, you're going to produce better, you're going to be creative." [21:20] -Peggy To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Apr 2, 2024

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, where we explore the connection between lifestyle and bone health. In this episode, host Debi Robinson discusses the impact of a diagnosis of osteoporosis, shedding light on the mental and emotional triggers often accompanying the news. She delves into the complexities of bone density measurements and challenges the conventional perceptions of osteoporosis as an inevitable part of aging, emphasizing its lifestyle-based nature and the potential for reversal. Join us as we uncover practical steps and insights to empower women to take control of their bone health. Get ready to transform the way you view osteoporosis and discover the myriad ways you can slow down, halt, or even reverse bone loss. Key Takeaways: [0:51] What happens when you are newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. [1:24] First thing: take a breath [1:46] Triggers after diagnosis [2:13] What these triggers can do [3:33] Awareness of bone metabolism [3:55] The issues with DEXA scan [5:47] The spine is where your higher numbers are usually [6:13] Look and understand your numbers [7:05] What is a DEXA scan, how does it work? [7:53] REMS [8:53] 4.1 million diagnoses of osteoporosis per year [10:03] The main area of fracture [10:54] Osteoporosis and bone loss is reversible [11:34] The inside of bone tissue is a honeycomb [12:28] Shiny objects in bone health space [12:55] The health of your gut [14:00] Oxalates [14:23] 7 root causes of bone loss [15:07] What is in your control [16:06] My message to the newly diagnosed Memorable Quotes: "The thoughts that we have, the aspects of stress first start in the mind with thoughts or a diagnosis of osteoporosis and then they go down into breaking down your body biochemically.” [2:13] - Debi "Bones do not break down or build up quicky and that’s a good thing.” [3:21] - Debi "Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease. It’s a lifestyle based disease and there are many daily habits that you can have that will slow down, stop and reverse bone loss.” [15:32] - Debi "We are in charge of the strength the density the quality of our bones and I am here to shout that from the rooftops.” [17:07] - Debi Related Episodes: Ep. 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Ep. 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Ep. 48: An Orthopedic Surgeon- Lifestyle Medicine for Bone Health with Nick Birch Ep. 54: Gut Bone Connection with Dr. Grace Liu Ep. 55: Oxalates and Bone Health with Julie Olson To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Mar 26, 2024

In Episode 55 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes back triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert Julie Olson to discuss Oxalates and how they can affect your bone and body health. Julie 's mission is to help women worldwide restore their health, hope and hair naturally to look and feel their absolute best by linking health, lab results and lifestyle to avoid long-term medications, procedures and products. Listen today as she and Debi chat about demonizing bone healthy foods, the many factors of oxalate intake, the information overload that can happen when you consult "Dr. Google," and why a healthy gut should be a priority. We hope you join us for this deep dive into Oxalates, including a look at the various studies about Oxalate consumption and a discussion on the importance of finding balance. Key Takeaways: [ 2:42] What are oxalates. [4:33] Seed oil [6:17] Balance [8:15] Oxalate studies [9:57] The gut [12:15] Leaky gut [13:34] Vitamin C [15:00] Demonization of food [16:07] Collagen [16:41 Intestinal bacteria/gut microbes [18:53] Spinach [21:41] We just don’t know enough about oxalates. [22:47] Detoxifying nutrients [24:51] Dietary factors [26:13] Invalid studies [27:44] Vegans and vegetarians [29:00] It is all related [30:43] What are oxalates made of [31:46] OAT test [34:27] Benefits of the high oxalate foods [38:48] Rhubarb [39:41] Various studies about oxalate consumption [45:17] Eating seasonally [47:35] Cooking for yourself Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Episode 51 of Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Memorable Quotes: " If your gut's not healthy you’re not going only have a problem with absorbing more oxalates than normal you’re going to have a lot of other problems too including bone loss." [11:54] – Julie “It’s not that you shouldn’t eat spinach, its that you need to heal your leaky gut.” [12:45] – Debi “A healthy gut will manage most of this.” [30:14] -Debi “You can’t exclude these foods forever thinking that’s going to be the solution because it’s not. They’re healthy foods. You need to get your gut healthy.” [31:29] -Julie To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Mar 19, 2024

In episode 54 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes Dr. Grace Liu to talk about the microbiome, pro and prebiotics, and why it all comes down to you showing up. Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is a prominent figure in microbiome medicine and founder of The Gut Institute. As a formulator of innovative products like probiotics and prebiotics, Grace has solidified her position as an influential figure in the realm of gut health . Listen today as Grace shares her motto, "Bugs over drugs," her commitment to natural approaches in healing, and how probiotics can help bring food items back into your diet. Dr. Grace brings up several fascinating ideas about gut health which are incredibly important in the Gut/Bone connection conversation. Here are just a few key takeaways: How the presence of oxalates produced by mold and Candida accumulate in the bones, weakening them Which probiotics break down oxalates How to “weed, seed, and feed” your gut flora What the Gut-Bone-Mind connection means for you How a combination of yoga, breathwork, and dietary changes can enhance gut health, which in turn supports stronger bones, better mood, and overall physical health Join Debi and Dr. Grace as they share their love of yoga and breathwork, discuss up levelling, peptides, stress management, and why Dr. Grace uses the "weed, seed, and feed" method to heal the gut and the body. Key Takeaways: [2:59] Her tagline-"Bugs over drugs" [4:05] Internal balance [4:32] Stones in the body - Oxalates [5:51] Her probiotic [7:05] Antibiotics [9:05] Yeast, mold and SIBO [13:26] Issues with other medications [15:13] How can we use our gut to assist [17:25] Systematic approach [22:47] "Weed, seed, and feed" [27:19] Peptides [33:23] Yoga [33:45] Stress management [35:30] Five brains [38:50] Breathing [41:00] Where everything begins [48:50] What we choose [50:41] Courses offered [56:59] Salt [59:06] Cortisol [1:02:37] Vitamin “G” Where to Find Guest: Website Facebook Instagram Memorable Quotes: " It's this mindset of using the body and nature to heal.” [29:56] - Debi "Our body is so intelligent so if you feed it negative thoughts…” [37:35] - Grace "If the soil is sick, our gut lining gets sick. We’re only as healthy as the water and the land on earth.” [43:03] - Grace "Healing starts in the gut with breath body work, movement, probiotics and biome work, I think they’re all great." [45:12] - Grace "It doesn’t mean that gluten is the enemy its that we don’t have the gatekeepers, we’re not robust enough to handle the gluten.” [46:22] -Debi "To me yoga is the answer.” [55:04] -Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Mar 12, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 53, host Debi Robinson welcomes Pilates instructor Gemma Pearson to discuss basics in Pilates, posture and making exercise meaningful. Gemma is a former professional dancer who trained in Pilates for rehabilitation and works with a range of clients, including pre- and post-hip replacement, lower back, knee conditions, and chronic pain. Gemma chats with Debi about fall prevention and the fear of falling and breathing and why instead of “don’t do this,” it should be “do this safely.” Join Debi and Gemma as they share movements and workout positions that will help you strengthen safely, the do's and don'ts in Pilates if you have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia and the importance of working on your balance. Here are some of the topics discussed: Is it safe to forward bend when your hips are weak? What rolling down really does to your spine How finding your “why” is critical to seeing the results you want How Pilates builds awareness of your body Why lengthening your front is crucial to your posture (and how to do it correctly) What “core strengthening” really means when you have fragile bones Key Takeaways: [ 3:27] Her story [9:47] Words are very powerful [12:08] Why you should work with a bone health instructor [12:51] Dos and don'ts in a Pilates class if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia [15:33] Spine fractures [17:47] The 80/20 rule [19:37] Statistics [20:53] Not everyone's the same [22:20] Making exercise meaningful [22:58] Posture [25:51] Balance [26:33] Strengthening your back [28:47] Working on the core in Pilates [31:26] Breathing [37:23] Pilates rules [38:36] The reason [39:15] The basics [39:53] Standing Pilates [43:15] Three centers involved in balance [44:15] Fall prevention and the fear of falling [48:35] Don’t forget to dance Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: "We look after our bones so we can do the things that we love.” [22:51] -Gemma "Yes core and posture is good, yes we’ve got to strengthen the lower body but balance, balance, balance." [42:17] - Gemma "If you're afraid it affects your posture, it sends your center of gravity down, it puts you more at risk." [45:23] - Gemma "The goal is to do Pilates and/or yoga for bone health and to do it safely.” [51:21] -Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Feb 27, 2024

In Episode 52 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson welcomes Susan Caudle, a retired compounding pharmacist, to discuss medication, hormones, and why knowledge, above all else, is queen. Susan embraces a life focused on health and wellness and is passionate about clean living practices, including skincare, nutraceuticals that get to the cellular level, and overall well-being. Listen as she and Debi talk about the importance of knowing your body, prescribing for bones, digestive issues and nutraceuticals. Susan also discusses her health journey through breast cancer and how it inspired her to start the Facebook page "Pure Path Journey, and her approach to building health and using food as medicine. Key Takeaways: [2:16] Her journey [2:56] Over medicating [7:40] Prescribing for bones [8:30] Digestive issues [8:54] Protein pump inhibitors [10:16] Knowledge is queen [11:54] Her health journey [14:14] Glutathione [14:49] Stress [15:10] Dutch test [19:40] Hormones [20:56] Pellets [28:51] Her approach to building health [31:49] Nutraceuticals Where to Find Guest: Facebook Group Email: purepathjourney@gmail.com Memorable Quotes: " If you don’t have your gut in order it just creates so many issues.” [8:30] – Susan "Whatever it is, we get that disease. It did not just happen yesterday, it took years.” [17:52] – Debi "Putting back in what we don’t have anymore is different than putting so much that it causes an issues. So you have to have that balance.” [26:49] - Susan "You are in charge of your own journey and so go out there and take those steps. Sometimes its baby steps at first and that’s ok.” [37:26] - Susan To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Feb 20, 2024

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today, host Debi Robinson welcomes Julie Olson, a triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert, to discuss hair loss, its relation to bone loss, and why she is on a mission to help women worldwide restore their health, hope, and hair naturally to look and feel their absolute best. Julie is the creator of the HealthyHairFix™ program, which personalizes hair growth strategies by linking health, lab results, and lifestyle to avoid long-term medications, procedures, and products. Listen as she and Debi talk about the internal imbalance that can lead to dysfunction, priorities in the body that can lead to loss of hair and bones, and the digestive component of hair loss. Julie shares the four functional categories of hair loss, the importance of regulating blood sugar, and where you can start when you begin to experience hair loss. Key Takeaways: [1:51] Hair loss [2:24] Four functional categories of hair loss [2:53] Prominence [4:38] Where do you start [4:47] Why hair loss or thinning can be a gift [5:41] Blaming it on genetics [6:36] Is hair loss reversible [7:23] Now what [8:09] The gut [8:59] Her abstract study [9:49] Fecal transplant [11:52] Her journey with hair loss [15:21] The digestive component of hair loss [19:30] What are the top foods that can cause inflammatory markers leading to loss [20:41] Her main demographic [21:17] Trends in diets that may lead to hair loss [21:59] Stevia [22:28] Regulating blood sugar [25:55] Where do you start [26:55] The first big shifts [27:35] Cooking [31:19] Her roadmap to healthy hair [33:24] Don’t wait Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Free Roadmap to Healthy Hair Memorable Quotes: "Women are just getting dismissed as I was because they can hide it with extensions and hair styles and doctors don’t know what to do so they just dismiss them." [11:07] - Julie "Without a healthy gut its very hard to have a healthy anything whether it's hair, bones…"[14:16] - Debi "Unbalanced blood sugar wrecks havoc on your hair an your bones. Its so inflammatory.” [22:30] -Julie "Top of the priority list is nourishing yourself on a daily basis.” [28:41] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Feb 13, 2024

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast with host, Debi Robinson. In this solo episode, Debi discusses the very real possibility of reversing Osteoporosis and bone loss. Debi also shares the biggest myths about osteoporosis, the many factors to bone loss, and that osteoporosis is not a one-pill-fix-all disease. Listen as Debi talks about the lifestyle you need to assist in reversing bone loss, the secondary causes that may be causing your Osteoporosis, and the pillars of bone health. Key Takeaways: [1:50] The diagnosis of osteoporosis [2:14] Reversing bone loss [4:32] A different perspective on osteoporosis and the biggest myth about osteoporosis [5:16] Osteoporosis is not a one pill fix all disease [6:44] There are so many factors to bone loss [7:25] Why I am so passionate about bone health [8:13] What is Osteoporosis and Osteopenia [9:52] How do you do it [11:51] What is the lifestyle that you need [15:34] Secondary causes [15:49] The state of your gut [16:20] Other aspects 17:13] Your body needs energy [18:39] The pillars of bone health. Memorable Quotes: " The things that you start to look for safety are actually contributing to bone loss because you're moving less.” [11:28] - Debi "Osteoporosis is not a progressive, degenerative disease, not an old persons disease, not something we are doomed to have as women that are going through menopauses, it is not.” [15:06] - Debi "Yes you can slow down, stop and reverse bone loss and in many cases osteoporosis.” [19:10] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Feb 6, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes Irma Jennings, an established Osteoporosis Patient Navigator, to discuss how women don't know what they don't know when it comes to their osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis and why you need an individualized approach. Irma has over 13 years of specialized experience in bone health and as a holistic bone coach, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based education on bone health, ensuring her clients are well-informed about osteoporosis management. Listen today as she discusses stress, the importance of community, mental health and why you have to have all the ingredients for your bones. Join Debi and Irma as they speak about medication and the missing pieces in your health as well as what happens when you just ask Dr. Google. Key Takeaways: [3:05] Women don’t know what they don’t know [4:22] Information overload [6:39] Dr. Google [11:58] Individualized approach [14:08] Looking at the studies [16:25] You have to have all the ingredients [17:43]Community [18:41] Stress [19:59] It’s the training [20:42] It’s the whole pie [24:28] Getting your DEXA sooner [25:58] REMS Echolight [27:24]Medication [33:18] What are the missing pieces Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " It takes so many different ingredients to look at bone health.” [16:44] -Irma "Are we brave enough to rewrite our story.” [21:37] -Irma "It's really important that you have someone on your side.” [38:53] - Debi "Go into your doctors office with brave respect.” [40:10]-Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jan 23, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes back spinal surgeon Nick Birch to discuss the importance of orthopedic surgeons when it comes to the diagnosis of Osteoporosis. In 2018 Nick founded OsteoscanUK with the intention of offering high quality bone health assessments locally, rather than in a hospital setting, using the Echolight REMS system and has carried out over 2200 REMS scans. Listen today as he discusses using melatonin to reverse osteoporosis, why a standard diagnosis of osteoporosis can lead to more bone loss and how orthopedic surgeons can use new technology like the REMS scan to make proper diagnoses. Join Nick and Debi as they talk about polypharmacy, internal balance versus external balance, the body's ultimate goal and the importance of what we are doing to our bodies. Key Takeaways: [2:32] Melatonin [4:21] Shape of brain and jet lag [6:12] The issues with the treatments for osteoporosis [7:21] What are we missing [10:16] Intelligence of our body [11:09] Fair test [12:57] Stress can lead to all disease [15:06] Anxiety in rats [16:51] Bone toughness [17:42] Orthopedic surgeons [19:19] Diagnosis leads to more bone loss [20:36] Nick’s training [21:18] The importance of what we are doing to our bodies [21:55] Polypharmacy [23:04] Internal imbalance [24:48] Preventative costs [26:05] You’re never at zero risk of fracturing [26:51] Debi’s mission [29:12] The body's ultimate goal [31:27] The best way to test your bones Where to Find Guest: Website Ep 39: Bone Nutrients, Bone Density and a Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Ep 44: Diagnosing Osteoporosis- REMS, A Better Bone Scan with Nick Birch Memorable Quotes: " What are we missing in our lives and how do we fix that?" [7:21] – Nick "It cant just be about the amount of bone, it has to be the quantity." [18:34] -Nick "We are so focused on external balance with osteoporosis, we work on that, standing on one leg, strengthening our balance, yet its that internal balance of bone metabolism that we haven’t focused on." [23:08] - Debi "We need to give our body what it needs to find that balance." [29:30] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jan 16, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I share who I am, my training and what I do to help ladies prevent bone loss. I also discuss the importance of functional labs including stool labs and what they can tell us as well as my program Healthy Gut Healthy Bones and its customized approach to helping you reverse the effects of bone loss. Join me today as I talk about some of the other functional labs I run to look “under the hood” at your internal environment, and how functional lab testing helps you look deeper but why you need the interpretation of the lab as well. Key Takeaways: [0:33] An intro to me, Debi Robinson [1:12] What is osteoporosis [1:50] What labs are the best for bone health [2:22] Two things to build stronger bones [3:41] Stool lab [7:40] Bone metabolism [10:02] Hair mineral lab [10:43] Macro minerals [12:05] With all the information out there [12:53]Your liver [13:48] Healthy gut healthy bones [14:12] The lifestyle components [14:55] Who is the person with these labs? [15:53] Retest [16:54] Other functional labs [20: 13] Blood tests [21:15] Are your triggering inflammation through food? [21:51] Urine lab [23:40] Liver function [24:07] Looking under the hood with these labs [24:24] Why do I have osteoporosis and how will you find that out [24:52] Wellness panel [29:39] Why I started this [30:31] My mission [31:09] It is possible Memorable Quotes: " There is so much information out there and we are all trying to do the best we can." [12:05] - Debi "Because without a healthy guy you cannot have healthy bones." [17:24] - Debi "If you are triggering inflammation with food then lets stop bringing that food in and stop that inflammation because that is one of the factors behind your bone loss." [21:25] - Debi "Because one of the side effects of healing your gut is weight loss." [29:10] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Jan 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I discuss the question many of you may have, Why do you have Osteoporosis? Listen today as I share the many factors that may go into your bone loss including bone building and bone dissolving foods, healing your gut, getting nutrients to your bones and good gut microbes. I hope you will join me in this episode as I ask the important question you need to answer before you can discover why you have Osteoporosis. Key Takeaways: [0:39] Question of the day [1:21] The root causes that lead to bone breakdown. [2:49] The thing about the spine [3:24] Making the internal parts of our bones the highest quality possible. [4:55] How do we do this? [5:38] Mechanical stimulation [6:28] Having what you need in your blood. [6:46] Mouth to bones [7:37] Getting nutrients to the bones. [8:49] What are you feeding your bones? [9:18] Bone dissolving food [9:42] Bone building foods 10:25] Will your stomach function optimally? [12:11] Immune system 12:31] Good gut microbes [14:06] Bone building blocks. [14:32] You need to ask yourself. [16:17] What’s happening in your small intestine? [17:33] Hormones [18:49] Preventative decisions [20:06] Lifestyle [20:37] What is the state of your gut? [21:53] You can reverse bone loss. Memorable Quotes: “The things that are building your bones, the protein, the amino acids, the vitamins the minerals are what we bring in through our mouth.” [6:51] - Debi "The gut becomes such an important delivery system of bone building materials.” [8:29] - Debi "If you’re not alive you don’t need strong bones.” [12:04] - Debi “You need what goes in your mouth to get to your bones whether it’s a supplement or whether it’s a food.” [21:29] - Debi “We lose our confidence when we feel that our bones are not strong.” [22:33] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Dec 19, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi talks to Margie Bissinger, physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer about HPH – health prosperity and happiness. Join them as they discuss what happiness means, what the research shows for people who are happy and how happiness can and does affect the bones. Margie has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach. Listen today as she shares how she got into happiness, how stress and negative thoughts can affect you and your bones and what you can do to increase your happiness. She also chats about her Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health summit and her program Happy Me, Happy Life. Key Takeaways: [ 1:50] How Margie got into happiness [3:46] Happiness is a choice [4:27] What does happiness mean [5:26] What the research shows about people who are happy [5:49] Happiness and bones [6:40] Stress and bone loss [7:44] Stress is an equally important piece of the puzzle [9:21] How can we increase our happiness? [11:43] Happiness habits [12:43] Three ways to know if you’re being a victim [14:57] What can we do [17:17] Forgiveness [20:26] Negative thoughts [22:23] Serotonin [24:18] Vitamin G- gratitude [25:48] Challenges [27:00] Her program Happy Me, Happy Life [28:12] Losing the happy zone [29:25] Her summit – Natural Approaches for Osteoporosis Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Happy Me, Happy Life : Use coupon code coupon code SBLHAPPY for your community for 50% off Memorable Quotes: " We have to bring our mind to the table when we start to talk about bone health.” [9:09] - Debi "It doesn’t matter where you start, they’ve shown that you are able to increase your happiness." [10:50] - Margie "Nothing will change unless you bring in change. All of those blame shame and complain, are you speaking without bringing in any action.” [14:25]-Debi "When you're happier everybody around you is happier and this planet certainly needs more happiness.” [29:03] - Margie To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Dec 12, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes back spinal surgeon Nick Birch to further discuss DEXA scans, REMS scans and overall bone health. In 2018 Nick founded OsteoscanUK with the intention of offering high quality bone health assessments locally, rather than in a hospital setting, using the Echolight REMS system and has carried out over 2200 REMS scans. Listen today as he discusses typical fractures he sees and some of the reasons behind them, the issues with DEXA scans and the importance of bone density and toughness. Join Nick and Debi as they talk about bone mineral density, comparing your DEXA scan numbers and the correlation between your body's build and your bone density. Key Takeaways: [ 2:07] Maddie Young [4:16] What does your DEXA scan number mean [4:51] Correlation between bone density and your build [5:46] Concordant results [7:28] The subtle layer [10:00] What the DEXA scan scans [12:48] The genetic component to osteoporosis [14:28] The commonest error for spinal DEXA scan [17:35] What are my numbers? [18:23] Issues with DEXA [19:58] Comparing DEXAs [22:17] Who determines the osteoporosis diagnosis criteria [24:30] What inspired the creation of the REMS scan [25:22] Bone mineral density [28:00] An X-Ray analogy [28:57] Orthopedic surgeon frustration [30:20] Spine queries [34:16] Typical fractures [35:11] Adductors Where to Find Guest: Website Densitometry Discordance Prevalence of Major and Minor Discordance between Hip and Spine T Scores Using REMS Memorable Quotes: " REMS is taking at least one step towards what an MRI is going to offer for muscular skeletal imaging, rems is taking in the densitometry space." [29:39] - Nick "Again it comes back to toughness, if the hip is tough because its good strong thick bone then It has to be significantly weakened before it can fractured." [32:19] – Nick "And that’s the thing about yoga that’s so fantastic for osteoporosis is we place our limbs, our joints, in a different range of motion that we would normally and then we weight bear in it." [38:11] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Dec 5, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes Dr. Mona Fahoum about hormones and their impact on bone health, which hormones to focus on during menopause and why it's a lifestyle solution not a one pill solution. As a naturopathic physician and owner of Meridian Medicine in Seattle and Essential Wellness in Arlington, WA, Dr. Mona Fahoum focuses on preventive primary care, women's health, hormones, and digestive concerns. As part of the medical team for Symphony Natural Health, makers of Femmenessence, Dr. Mona consults extensively on women’s health and hormones. Listen today as Dr. Mona and Debi share the benefits of Femmenessence and share how to naturally support your hormones. Join them on their discussion of food demonization, hydration, nutrition and diet as low force interventions and why you need to think about the basics when it comes to a healthy body at all ages. Key Takeaways: [3:55] Hormones and their impact on bone health [6:59] Progesterone and testosterone [8:00] Gut health and metabolism [11:26] Sleep and bone loss [13:01] Serotonin [13:33]The importance of motility for gut health [15:25] How to naturally support hormones [18:54] Women with hormone specific breast cancer caveats [21:07] Low force intervention [21: 48] Bio identical hormone [25:53] How late can you go on bio identicals [26:31] Alternatives [28:50] Mach [31: 10] Dutch test [32:20] Brain protective aspect [34:42] Bones [35:00] Micro architecture in bones [36:21] Hydration [41:31] Spinach and food variety [42:51] Think about the basics Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Use this link: www.symphonynaturalhealth.com/debirobinson , to get a 15% discount on Symphony Natural Health products including Femmenessence products. Memorable Quotes: " We need bone breakdown to create space for new stronger better quality bone to be laid down.” [6:33] -Debi "There are only a few places where I think food should be completely demonized.” [21:41] – Dr. Mona "We need strong bones but we also need flexible bones.” [35:17]-Dr. Mona "We need to be bendable and not breakable [35:55]-Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 28, 2023

In Episode 42 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson speaks with Dr. Monisha Bhanote about the importance of acidity as a root cause of bone loss, looking beyond our food categories and how you can use food to make a healthy body. Dr. Bhanote is a quintuple board-certified physician, best-selling author, and founder of Wellkulå. With expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, she combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Listen today as she shares what your microbiomes need, plant based protein, calcium sources and the relationship between the gut microbiome and bone health. Join Debi and Dr. Bhanote as they discuss why it’s important to stop comparing yourself to others and figure out what you need to do for your body and why it’s not just about what you eat. Key Takeaways: [ 4:42] Food is an everyday thing [5:38] Most peoples diets [7:28] Acidic foods [14:15] What is on your plate [14:52] Got milk? [17:46] Where do we get our calcium [21:26] What your BFFS (microbiomes) need [23:13] Who determines the guidelines [24:48] Vitamin D [26:40] Don’t compare [28:25] Plant sources of protein [29:11] The relationship between the gut micro biome and bone health [33:37] Dairy [46:20] The one piece she can give you Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Purchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your Health Memorable Quotes: " Bone health is not just calcium." [18:00] - Dr. Bhanote "Instead of spending your time comparing what other people are doing, look at what are all the different things in your 24 hours or your day your 7 days a week that you can do to apply different things to improve your health. " [28:41] - Dr. Bhanote "Grass can grow a cow or a horse, it surely can grow a human. [32:46] – Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 21, 2023

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. Today Debi talks to Carol Lamden MD, a retired pediatrician, Yoga Therapist and lover of ballet about how she got involved with yoga in medicine, why “just do yoga” isn’t going to solve your issues and the ultimate goal of yoga. Carol realized that she needed to offer more healing modalities to her patients over the years. She became intrigued with learning more about mind-body connection and yoga, and in particular yoga therapy as a great option for her patients as it offers a customized approach and tailors a yoga practice to the individuals specific needs. Join Debi and Carol as they share their experiences in Yoga therapy training and discuss why Carol is still learning, working with conventional medicine and staying in the “can” zone. Key Takeaways: [ 2:11] Carol's story [4:04] Carol's yoga training [5:12] History of yoga in the west [7:28] Yoga therapy [9:34] Ultimate goal of yoga [11:51] Illness based vs wellness based [14:20] Bluezones on Netflix [15:03] Living longer isn’t the point [18:18] Yoga and loneliness and yoga therapy training [23:27] The injury that started Debi journey to her stronger bones lifestyle [25:36] Carols injury that helped her evaluate her body better [27:29] Ego and injuries [29:05] The “can” zone [29:41] Adding “yet” [32:22] Working with conventional medicine and expanding from that Memorable Quotes: " It's not about adding years to your life, it's about adding life to your years." [16:51] - Debi "Everybody says that your best learning experiences are your own injuries for anything physical and it's very true." [27:09] – Carol To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Nov 14, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi talks to Jacqueline (Jack) Perez about the Big Event in her life, her recovery from her fractures and how she continues to live her life out loud. Jack is a Pro-Aging Champion. She promotes normalizing aging for women through curated content and women-driven brands. With over 60 Kuel Category Thought Leaders and 40 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportunity to ‘Share, Learn, Shop, and Play with Our Second Act Sisters!’ Listen today as Debi and Jack discuss their lives after their injuries, working hard to stave off osteoporosis, managing hormones and keeping a healthy body. Plus they share their healthy body travel tips and how you can take back your life. Key Takeaways: [ 2:28] The big event in Jack's life [8:31] Her experience with weight lifting and body building [15:24] Hormone replacement therapy ]18:25] Yoga's a mind body practice [19:05] Intuitive Eating [21:27] Cryotherapy [22:26] How she thought about her bones afterwards [25:25] How she's living her life now Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: " That carefree, I like to say throwing your bag of bones around, just going and doing without even thinking about it, that carefree aspect definitely changed for me. [24:37] – Debi "It's the only life we have, we gotta live it big!" [33:06] - Debi "At the end of it, nobody gets a ribbon for not having broken anything. There's no special award that’s given to the individual that managed to completely get away unscathed. So Live." [33:08] - Jack To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 31, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi talks to spinal surgeon Nick Birch about the Echolight REMS system for bone scans and how it differs from the DEXA scan. ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode39/ In 2018 Nick founded OsteoscanUK with the intention of offering high quality bone health assessments locally, rather than in a hospital setting, using the Echolight REMS system and has carried out over 2200 REMS scans. Listen today as he shares the 10 key nutrients of bone health and why your body build and bone density is important to your diagnosis. Plus: Nick and Debi discuss why you need an expert to help you with your gut health, why yoga is the ideal exercise for bone toughness and how often you should get a REMS scan. Key Takeaways: [ 1:57] What is REMS [3:37] What DEXA looks at [3:58] What REMS looks at [8:46] A brain-bone link that affects anxiety [9:32] The word severe [10:41] The availability of REMS [13:41] His non-surgical approach [14:09] Diet and exercise [17:41] How your build and bone density effects your bone health [19:50] Gut health [21:43] Dr David and Super Gut [23:38] Calcium [26:32] The ten nutrients for bone health [29:32] Bone toughness [31:22] How often should you get a rems [34:15] Rems and spinal curvature [37:05] Where on the spine DEXA and REMS scans [40:05] Spine health and posture Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " If you’ve haven’t got the key bone nutrients then you're not going to build good bone." [15:25] - Nick " Just dumping calcium into the system is not the answers. It has to get to the bones." [24:41] – Debi " Is your bone density appropriate for your build? If you’ve got a small build you're gonna have a low bone density. If you’ve got a heavy build you're gonna have a heavy bone density." [28:47] - Nick To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program ** For FULL show notes, please visit : https://debirobinson.com/episode39/

Oct 24, 2023

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 Instagram Memorable Quotes: " There's a statistic that says that a CEO that’s functioning on less than 4 hours sleep a night, it is the physiological equivalent of being drunk on the job." [13:24] -Anne Marie "It's amazing what we can do when we start to look deep and heal.” [25:51] -Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 17, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I will look at the critical role diagnosis can have on you initially and how your reaction to it can also have an effect on your bones. Listen as I dive into chronic stress and the different ways stress can affect your overall health as well as your bone health. I hope you'll join me in this episode as I answer the question "Is it all in your head?" Key Takeaways: [ 1:16] Before you were diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia [3:16] There is no pill that will cure osteoporosis [4:45] DEXA scan score variation [6:31] The four Musketeers of bone health [7:18] Not always about how much calcium you bring in [8:11] What behaviours did you change? [9:00] The looking down [10:08] Sand castle instead of a stone castle [11:21] Do you feel hopeless? [12:08] Have your altered your life? [14:12] Fear can illicit caution [15:26] Stress contributes to bone loss [20:38] Can stress deplete calcium? [22:07] What organs does cortisol damage? [23:40] Does anxiety weaken the bones? [24:23] Make stress your friend [29:40] Is it all in your head? [31:08] Posture [32:13] Three main causes of osteoporosis [33:11] Other illnesses caused by stress Memorable Quotes: "Bones don’t break because you're fragile, they break because you fall." [3:32] - Debi "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 10, 2023

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. As an FDN who primarily helps her clients reverse debilitating gut issues, Kim's own life-changing experience is what led her to her career so that she could help others experience the same freedom she has. Join Kim and Debi as they dive deep in GI Mapping and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis tests and what they can tell you about your overall health. Plus the issues with multi vitamins and general cleanses and why you need to "test, not guess." Key Takeaways: [ 1:50 Her health journey [8:05] Gut health and internal balance [9:11] GI map lab [11:34] Gut markers that can show inflammation [13:31] Feed the soldiers [14:33] What are symptoms to look for [15:22] other ways to id impaired digestion [17:29] Looking in the toilet [18:26] Stool test and GI map markers [20:41] Internal Balance [22:49] The Mineral Lab (hair tissue mineral analysis) [25:56] Four Lows [27: 53] The minerals are the basics, the workings of the internal body [30:58] Multi vitamins [36:25] Working with someone vs send away tests [38:26] Toxic metals Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: " If you're not absorbing your nutrients, you don’t have the energy coming from the food that you’re consuming." [15:33] -Kim "You’ve got to look deeper. In our schooling they say test don’t guess." [19:12] -Debi "Minerals are the spark plugs of the body." [29:33] - Kim To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Oct 3, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I share my thoughts on stopping or reversing bone loss and osteoporosis. Join me as I dig into bone metabolism, what you have control over and the large role digestion plays in bone loss. Listen today as I share the large pillars to focus on for overall better health, identifying your dissolving and building factors, finding your loss and finding your stronger bones lifestyle. Key Takeaways: [ 1:23] You can stop or reverse osteoporosis or osteopenia [2:16] How If your Dexa scores go down or stay the same you are reversing bone loss [2:54] Bone metabolism: what it is and what you have control over [3:40] When we leave our 30s [4:15] The determining criteria for a diagnosis of osteoporosis [4:55] Up regulating or down regulating [5:32] Large pillars to focus on when it comes to health [7:36] Digestion [9:47] Identify your dissolving and building factors [11:34] Most common complaint [12:39] The issues with Western medicine and osteoporosis [13:27] Focus on finding your loss [15:15] Bone building stimulation Memorable Quotes: “Movement is not just about throwing your bag of bones around, you have to do it properly." - Debi [6:36] “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] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program What's the Real Cause of Your Bone Loss Quiz?

Sep 26, 2023

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. In this episode Robin and Debi discuss nine of the nutrients in food that support bone health, foods that contain Vitamin D and the importance of Vitamin D for bone health and overall health. Listen today to hear why Robin is partnering with other nutritionists for ongoing education in her Necessary Nutrition Academy. Key Takeaways: [2:04] 9 nutrients in food that support bone health [5:07] Eat your vitamins and fill in the gaps with supplements [6:02] The importance of Vitamin D for bone health and overall health [8:49] Foods that contain Vitamin D [11:11] Research it for yourself [12:05] Reason to not take Vitamin K [12:46] How Vitamin K takes the Vitamin D by the hand [14:20] Best times to take supplements [16:26] Interaction with thyroid meds [17:20] Vitamin D2 vs D3 [20:35] Dosing [25:25] Getting your Vitamin D tested [30:20] You can supplement too much with Vitamin D [31:51] What should we look for when supplementing [35:25] Her supplements [40:25] Stress Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: " I love how powerful food can be in healing the body and supporting the bones."[4:53] – Robin "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Sep 12, 2023

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, Meg helps women overcome a vast range of hormonal imbalances, including PMS, infertility, PMS, weight loss resistance, digestive disorders, anxiety, and depression. In this episode she discusses the importance of protein in your diet during your entire life and shares her suggestions for a calming restorative sleep. 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. Key Takeaways: [1:41] Menopause is one day [3:09] Meg's background [7:58] Treat yourself like a one year old [8:44] How do we teach women how to create different lifestyle habits [11:45] When we go through menopause [12:11] Three basic things [13:54] Protein [19:04] The importance of form [20:50] Blood sugar and hot flashes [22:10] You need fat [23:36} Insulin [26:17] Food is medicine [29:24] We are what we absorb and eliminate [30:29} The gut [31:25] Stress [32:35] Nu calm [33:41] Nervous system [35:18] Baby analogy [35:53]We forgot how to be healthy Where to Find Guest: Website Podcast Memorable Quotes: " How can I help women give birth to the best version of who they are at the best stage of their lives?" [6:55] - Meg "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Aug 29, 2023

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. Kate helps her clients create their optimal holistic health and is perfectly placed to guide and support them so they achieve their wellbeing and health goals. In this episode she shares what she does every day for body maintenance as well the importance of self talk, self care and self love. Listen today Debi and Kate dig into the big question – is self care selfish? Key Takeaways: [2:04] What does self care mean to Kate [2:54] The word yoga [3:38] The different parts of self care [4:57] Physical ways to take care of ourselves [6:06] Movement contributes to hydration [11:13] Energy vampires [13:29] Teflon, not Velcro [16:20] Putting a number on it [19:23] What Kate does everyday for body maintenance [21:42] Human doings [25:13] Self talk, self compassion, self love [27:18[ Is self care selfish? [31:34] 5 layers of a human [34:36] What you need is what you need Where to Find Guest: Instagram Memorable Quotes: " It really is when you start to self care habits and tools is what happens is you start to take care of the whole self." [9:55] - Debi "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 self·ish adjective (of a person, action, or motive ) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. "I joined them for selfish reasons" self-care noun the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. "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. To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Aug 22, 2023

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Is dairy scary? Today in this solo episode, I share my thoughts on dairy and the effects it has on our bodies. Plus the potential for dairy to cause inflammation and how the creation of dairy products in the 21st century can also cause issues for your health. Listen to this episode to learn more about other sources of calcium and the importance for finding that balance inside your body as well as out to create a healthy gut and healthy bones. Key Takeaways: [0:51] What I'd like to say about dairy [1:55] No scientific proof that dairy is inflammatory [3:45] Mimicry [5:02] Drinking milk and eating yogurt won’t reduce fractures [6:22] Cheese [9:48] Factory farmed cows [14:00] Dairy causing mucus secretion [15:06] The gut is the outside world [15:57] Other food sources of calcium [17:19] Alkalinity/acidity piece of your gut Memorable Quotes: "We have to take it all into account, we can't just think we’re gonna sit on the sofa and eat yogurt and have stronger bones." [9:41] -Debi "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Aug 15, 2023

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. Whitney is the founder of Morgan Nutrition, creator of the Thyroid Reboot Method, and co-founder of the Functional Health Alliance. In this episode she discusses what gluten actually is and why it is not good for us, the benefits of a Paleo diet and the unholy trinity in nutrition. Listen today to hear Whitney and Debi chat about why gluten on vacation might not feel as bad as normal - but how that doesn't mean it isn't causing damage - and the number one thing to do to improve your health. Key Takeaways: [3:12] What is gluten and why it is not good for us [4:18] Leaky gut [5:21] Auto immunity by collateral damage [8:18] Joint inflammation from gluten [9:32] CCK in your bile [13:28] The number one thing to do to improve your health [16:20] It’s all related [22:22] Sleep impacts [23:30] Cross reactivity and micro exposures of gluten [26:35] What is your threshold of sensitivity [28:26] The unholy trinity [31: 37] The paleo diet [34:22] travelling and gluten products around the world [42:45] Whitney’s work with thyroid issues Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: “All they’re hearing is elimination, elimination, elimination and they don’t have another kind of way of, another world to venture into, they’re still kind stuck in their own world, while everyone around them isn’t doing what they’re doing so now they’re isolated.” [33:12]-Whitney “You’re not gluten free if you’re house isn’t gluten free. [41:46] -Whitney “Every woman has their perfect storm of triggers, so it’s about finding out what your storm looks like and trying to calm that down.” [43:52] -Whitney To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Aug 8, 2023

Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I discuss the critical role digestion has in your bone health and why it is vital to ensure that your body and your digestion are in proper working order in order to get the nutrients you need. Listen to this episode to learn what you should be focusing on when looking at your digestion and how this is more than just what happens in your body after you eat a meal. Key Takeaways: [ 1:08] Number one area of focus [3:31] The biggest thing when it comes to your supplements [4:17] Digestion [5:51] Once it enters the mouth now what? [6:04] H. pylori [6:48] Whats happening in your stomach [8:15] Stomach acid [8:32] Critical step to taking control of bone health [10:25] Foods that we eat [12:03] How do you support your digestion [13:26] Don’t spend on all the supplements [14:11] The message of today Memorable Quotes: “We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb. And that is really important.” [2:50 ] -Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Aug 1, 2023

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 Chelsie works with driven women who are tired of trying to figure out digestive issues and hormone imbalances on their own and supports them with a personalized plan so they can love themselves and feel good in their own skin. In this episode she touches on how your job can affect your toxin levels, highlighting and removing inflammatory food and picking living food over dead food. Listen today to hear Chelsie and Debi discuss gaining the skill set you need to maintain a healthy gut, the importance of detoxification and why this doesn’t have to be a forever change. Key Takeaways: [2:25] Chelsie's why [6:02] Her emphasis on detoxification [8:25] The different phases of detox [14:05] The importance of functional testing [17:20] Looking for disfunction [18:03] A little bit about the gut [20:26] Removing inflammatory foods [21:01] The hierarchy of bugs [23:35] Check your stomach acid [23:33] Goal at the end of the day [25:00] The gut is the outside world - how to create the perfect environment [26:30] Is this a forever thing? [27:53] Learning the skill set [28:28] It's a lifestyle [31:20] The idea behind nutrition [35:57] Is this going to build or dissolve my bones? Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: “Wait a minute, how did this happen? We busy ourselves so much, we just go on with life so much, so that we don’t really pay attention to the symptoms.” [12:41] -Chelsie “Because if we’re not digesting appropriately then we’re not absorbing our nutrients, which is what’s gonna be what causes this mineral imbalance.” [16:03] - Chelsie “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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jul 25, 2023

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. Today Debi discusses her story and journey with bone health before and after her hip replacement and osteopenia diagnosis. She also talks about the inspiration behind the Her Story series and why sharing your experiences with bone health, osteopenia and osteoporosis are so important to so many other women out there experiencing similar issues. She hopes that you take the time to share your story with her and with others. Key Takeaways: [ 3:37] Debi's story and her journey with bone health [14:23] Motivating factor [15:40] Every day start doing things [19:15] U-Turns[19:55] This chose me [22:10] Whats getting in the way of your digestion [26:06 ] Explaining the Her Story series Memorable Quotes: " So my story is that I had to think about my bones because my journey led me to that place and I always say that this chose me that I became a bone health specialist because it chose me to do this as a functional health coach, and as a yoga therapist." -Debi [10:53] "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] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jul 18, 2023

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. Today Debi talks to Joy Skolnik, a happy, productive, relatively healthy, soon to be 90 year old, whose career in the medical field spanned over 60 years in various positions including as an orthopedic technician and has helped to restore the mobility of thousands of patients throughout the world. 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. Key Takeaways: [2:49] Her journey as an orthopedic tech [13:57] How lifestyle affected orthopedic surgery outcomes [15:24] Her mindset around staying healthy [16:52] Her tips for staying strong physically [23:23] Motivating factors to stay healthy Memorable Quotes: " We recommended to many many patients that prior to going into surgery that they elevate their standard of existence in terms of their diet, in terms of their exercise, resolving any issues that were making them unhappy…You have to be a whole human being to have a successful surgery" -Joy [14:13] "We have to take to care of ourselves, there’s no one else coming in to do it for us. It’s not here to take this pill, here is this supplement, or here is this thing. It isn’t, it’s a self-care practice.” -Debi [20:25] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I am your host, Debi Robinson. Today in this solo episode, I discuss the seven root causes of bone loss, how they each contribute to loss and what you need to do to support bone building. 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. Key Takeaways: [1:02] The 7 main causes of bone loss [1:30] Inflammation [2:19] 80% of immune system is in the gut [3:13] The process of food [8:13] The two things that are going to build bones [9:56] Labs to detect root causes [11:23] Acidity [11:46] Two main organs to maintain pH [13:24] Hormones [14:23] Is bone loss reversible [16:53] Other factors [17:52] Qualifying success [19:00] Fiber [20:11] Leave you with one question Memorable Quotes: "If you someone in the high 4s or even in the high 3s with osteoporosis, can you work for the next 15 years and do all that you can to get back to osteopenia? I’m gonna say maybe because we don’t know.” [15:42] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jul 4, 2023

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. Today Debi talks to Carolyn Cohen, Functional Medicine Health Coach and host of the Wellness While Walking podcast about her healthy journey, how her children helped inspired her lifestyle change, her podcast and the importance of small steps. Join Debi and Carolyn as they discuss what got them to the start line and how to take that first step. Key Takeaways: Her journey [5:53] How going to the doctor has changed [14:04] Why do women only change for others? [16:30] The pause [17:59] The start line [19:41] Carolyn's approach [20:30] Small steps [21:42] Starting her podcast [32:11] Motion is lotion [39:02] Information is queen [43:10] Carolyn’s small steps to help you get healthier [44:37] Where to Find Our Guest: Website Instagram Memorable Quotes: " There are these smaller steps and sometimes they lead to the bigger thing. But sometimes the small steps are sufficient." - Carolyn [25:41] "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] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jun 27, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [2:46] What are the variables? [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 Memorable Quotes: " When it comes to evidence based, when it comes to science based, it’s never definitive, it’s never 100%. Whatever it is that’s being studied, there are so many variables that are taking place, maybe they hold one thing constant just to get a gage for whatever it is they are looking at but then there’s all these other factors that are happening and you could do a study one day and then the next day and the next day and the next day and get different results for each time you do it." [5:34] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jun 20, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [8:20] Correlation between gut health and bone health [9:35] How do you know whats going on in your gut [10:12} Her journey with osteoporosis [13:18] Echolight [16:10] DXA scan issues [26:19] Why are you loosing bone in the first place [26:40] Bone absorption markers [29:23] Common digestive issues [36:05] Forward folding [39:14] Vitamin D [46:07] Is bone loss reversible Where to Find Our Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " What I’d like everybody to realize is that often it doesn’t mean you are going to break because the bones can be strong even though they are thinner than when you were thirty." [40:43] – Sue To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jun 13, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [1:44] The word yoga [2:28] Yoga therapy [5:00] Staying safe during yoga [5:17] Why yoga is the answer for healthy ageing [6:03] Biggest things to focus on when it comes to bone health [7:30] Dr. Fishman ongoing study about bone density [8:26] Two things that build stronger bones [9:35] Important aspects of bone health [11:29] Flexibility [15:45]Joint alignment [16:27] Posture as an aspect of spinal alignment [19:08] Western changes to yoga [22:55] Fall prevention [23:47] Improving balance [25:21] Subtle aspects of yoga [26:34] Breathe is the connector between the body and the mind [28:48] Mindfulness [29:50] How practicing yoga will help with osteoporosis [31:29] Choose 100 Memorable Quotes: " The more flexibility you have in your body, the better your body will receive anything that happens – slipping, tripping falling. Bones don’t break because they’re fragile, they break because we fall. " [13:48] - Debi "When you improve your confidence, you’re gonna move more, do more, create more bone building and muscle building stimulation." [25:16] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jun 6, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [ 1:21] If you don’t manage stress [3:19] What does stress mean [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 Memorable Quotes: ' If you do not manage stress, you will not be successful or as successful, at reversing bone loss, or even slowing it down." [5:40] "The nervous system that you’re here with today, you got here because you survived every generation before you. And whatever they were up against, is the imprint of the nervous system you have today" [11:58] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

May 30, 2023

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. In this episode Debi and Dr. Chad talk about the importance of the fascia and how it train it to do good, reversing bone loss and finding experts to help. Key Takeaways: [ 3:08] How important is posture [4:16] How posture distortion can affect nervous system [5:00] Soft tissue [10:39] Reversing bone loss [12:54] Posture tips [17:33] Nervous system components of posture [21: 16] Preventative actions Where to Find Guest: Website Memorable Quotes: " I'm a big fascia guy. Everybody wants to talk about muscles but the reality is our muscles are just doing what our nervous system tells them to do - Contract or relax" [5:04] - Dr. Chad 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

May 23, 2023

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. In this episode Dr. Fishman and Debi talk about some of the reasons why Restless Leg Syndrome may occur and the ways you can help it stop including a cure Dr Fishman has used on many patients. Key Takeaways: [2:08] What is Restless Leg Syndrome [2:54] A cure for Restless Leg Syndrome [5:56] What is the placebo response [7:17] Dopamine [7:45] Meditation for Restless Leg Syndrome [8:16] Unusual yoga effects [9:04] Minerals and Restless Leg Syndrome [11:46] Gut health and Restless Leg Syndrome [13:57] Sleep and Restless Leg Syndrome [15:55] Mantra [19:48] Looking for a pill [23:07] Restless mind syndrome [24:49] Glial cells and sleep Where to Find Guest: Sciatica.org manhattanphysicalmedicine.com 12 Poses vs Osteoporosis Yoga for Osteoporosis Memorable Quotes: "The intestine is the greatest endocrine organ in our bodies, I’m not talking about what it secretes into its own tube, I’m talking about what it secretes outwards to the systemic circulation. There’s so many hormones that come out of it, they don’t even have names for them, they call them “M” “L” “R”…And they have fabulous effects on everything, only on everything." [12:26] - Dr. Fishman "Sleep is like giving your brain a bath-Debi Exactly and then you let the water out of the bath. The brain stays and the water goes." [26:23] -Dr. Fishman To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

May 16, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [1:51] Two things that will build bones [2:50] From the mouth to the anus [3:28] You are what you absorb [4:03] Osteopenia definition [5:03] Minerals play a critical role [8:09] Supply the bank [9:09] What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut [9:50] The size of your gut [12:59] Whats getting in the way of your nourishment [14:16] Top 5 foods to avoid for gut health [19:21] Substitutes for a healthy gut [24:04] Seed your gut garden [25:59] Four musketeers of bone health [27:30] Pay attention to your gut health Memorable Quotes: " For some there’s more going on and it may take months or years to heal what you need to heal but it is a lifestyle.” [11:30] "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] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

May 9, 2023

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. In this episode Dr. Brown and Debi discuss bone strength, why you need strong feet and balance centers, how your diet affects bone health and Dr. Brown's six step natural program that helps women take control of their bone health. Key Takeaways: [ 2:48] Her work with bone health and osteoporosis [6:16] Bones as a bank [7:05] A whole industry cultivating fear in women [10:04] The beginning of Dexa [15:24] Learning about bone strength [16:18] Why you need strong feet and balance centers [18:49] The importance of feeling at ease [19:58] How women can support the internal balance [21:21] pH balance [23:19] How your poor diet effects bone health [25: 43] Am I building and dissolving [28:32] Benefits of alkaline diet [29:27] Can't I just get it all from food? [35:03] We only know what we know [35:19] Four musketeers of bone health [35:55] Importance of magnesium [48:37] The upper body and the front part of the spine [49:47] Start with the jaw [56:37] Six step program [58:44] Stress Where to Find Our Guest: Website: https://www.betterbones.com/ Website : https://alkalineforlife.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/a4lnutrition/ Memorable Quotes: " I try to have them all day wonder, am I building or dissolving, building or dissolving, building or dissolving? If you are having a donut and a hamburger and no vegetables, that’s more dissolving, dissolving, dissolving. To really become very present moment everyday with what you do because it is a lifestyle, it’s not just one thing here or there, it’s what you do every day and the choices that you make." [25:43]-Debi "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

May 2, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [ 2:53] Muscles, bones and aging [4:53] Connecting muscle and bone/ostosarcopenia [8:03] Osteoblasts and osteoclasts [10:03] The benefits of weight training [15:26] What weight feels right [18:28] Weight intimidation [19:44] Counter indicated movements [20:13] The problem with crunches [21:21] 50% of osteoporosis fractures [22:41] The bone part of the body that is most reactive to weight training [23:54] Changing up your walking route [24:38] FITT-increase the stimuli on your muscles [25:39] Make stress your friend [26:12] A caution about weighted vests [28:03] Spinal rotation [34:26] Two top reasons people visit physicians [35:09] Forward folding appropriately [38:00] One thing to do never do with osteoporosis [40:57] Small things to do everyday to enhance bone health and muscles [43:53] Summing up the discussion Where to Find Our Guest: Website: aliciajoneshealthyliving.com Her free 7 day starter’s strength training and slim down challenge: aliciajoneshealthyliving.com/startnow Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/getbacktofitover50/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@AliciaJonesHealthyLiving Memorable Quotes: " Usually when people are starting there’s a lot of intimidation around weights, and I completely empathize and understand because if you have osteoporosis, you don’t want a break. So, what ends up happening is that there’s a lot of intimidation or trepidation when it comes to lifting the size of weight that’s recommended at the time. It might even feel like it’s too much, then don’t do that! You’ve got to find and gage what that goldilocks effect is for you This is just a general guideline.” [18:28]-Alicia "My goal is to help you be your own yoga therapist, your own physical therapist, your own physical expert trainer. So that you actually can gage whats appropriate. This is the package you have for the rest of your life and you want to take care of it for how many ever more years you’re going to be in that package. So learn whats appropriate” [19:09] -Debi '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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Apr 25, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [ 3:44] Stress not one size fits all [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 Where to Find Our Guest: Website: https://doctordoni.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ Stress Type Quiz : https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/ Memorable Quotes: " When we’re exposed to stress as humans, which is normal by the way, we are not trying to have zero stress, we’re just needing to understand how the stress we’re exposed to affects our stress hormone levels. We want our stress hormones to respond in the moment to protect us. If the alarm goes off, we want our adrenaline and cortisol to help protect us or help us go into action of what needs to happen. So that’s not the problem, we want a healthy stress response. The problem is when we get stuck in stress mode." [11:39] - Dr. Doni "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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Apr 18, 2023

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: [2:42] How Carol got started [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 Where to Find Our Guest: Carollourie.com Instagram YouTube Memorable Quotes: "But I want to treat the whole person and I think that, whatever the chronic disease is That is your best bet for coming out the other side healthier stronger and better than ever and we need to go into the emotional component of whatever the diagnosis is because that’s a necessary and so often too missing part of medical oncology" [17:27]-Carol Lourie "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: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural

Apr 11, 2023

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: WendyWarnerMD.com Instagram Facebook 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Apr 4, 2023

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: BarbWoegerer.com Instagram 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Mar 28, 2023

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: KegalQueen.com Facebook 5 things you didn’t know about your vagina after 50: https://go.kegelqueen.com/five-things/ Memorable Quotes: “Even if you do have surgery, you still need to do all the lifestyle stuff, just because you’re doing surgery or taking a pill for your bones, doesn't mean the lifestyle stuff suddenly doesn't matter. It’s still just as important to do all those other things to take care of your body so you don’t revert to having that problem again, the lifestyle things are never off the table.” [10:40] -Alyce Adams “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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Mar 21, 2023

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: Sciatica.org manhattanphysicalmedicine.com 12 Poses vs Osteoporosis Yoga for Osteoporosis Healing Yoga Postures 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: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Mar 14, 2023

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. Join us as we explore the practical application of HTMA testing, and how Vykon Health will change how practitioners prescribe supplements. 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: Lisapitelkillah.com VykonHealth.com Instagram 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Mar 7, 2023

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 Where to Find the Guest: 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Feb 28, 2023

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: Paulareedwellness.com FunctionalHealthAlliance.com Facebook Instagram 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Feb 21, 2023

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: WendyWarnerMD.com Instagram Facebook 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 To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Feb 14, 2023

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. When patients are diagnosed with a disease, it can be tempting to reach for a prescription for a quick fix but allowing fear to rule your decision making leads to further injury to your health. The pharmaceutical industry often omits rare side effects if they are not discovered during trials because of limited test subjects. Understanding every side effect of your medications allows you to make informed decisions about your health so you can find long term solutions that address the root cause. In this episode, Mahaela uncovers the downstream effects of popular medications and arms you with the knowledge to confidently speak to your doctor about reexamining your prescriptions. 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: Naturopathicpharmacist.com IG: @naturopathicparmacist Youtube Memorable Quotes: “If you don’t have enough nutrients in your body when your body needs calcium or magnesium or other minerals to manage inflammation or any other processes that are going on, it’s going to dissolve your bones, in order to free up the minerals it was storing into the system. [6:10] -Debi Robinson To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Feb 7, 2023

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. Key Takeaways: [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: Sciatica.org manhattanphysicalmedicine.com 12 Poses vs Osteoporosis Yoga for Osteoporosis Memorable Quotes: “With the bisphosphonates, the outside of the bone does get better, the cortex it’s called, the periphery, the part that measures the bone mineral density but the inside part gets weaker! So 30-70% of the strength of the bone is donated by something that's getting weaker on the medicines.” [13:15] - Dr.Fishman “To me there is nothing in this world like yoga for osteoporosis, for bone health, for joint health because we load the joints from so many different angles and then we create that compressive and tensile force necessary to pull and push on the bones, to demand more every single day, which is what creates that stimulation for the bones to remodel.” [16:15] -Debi Robinson To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jan 31, 2023

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: “When you get this diagnosis and you are told that they are fragile or you feel that word fragile, that happens in the layer of the mind and once you have that feeling; you’re more likely to move less, and if you move less. If you don’t use it, you lose it because bone remodeling happens according to the demands that are placed on the bones every day all day.” [4:40] “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] To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jan 31, 2023

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 Memorable Quotes: “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: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program Scotland Retreat 2023 Cultural Immersion to Bali 2023

Jan 30, 2023

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. As someone who has faced my own bone health challenges, I understand the fear and uncertainty that come with these diagnoses. That’s why I’m here—to share practical, holistic solutions to help you manage and prevent bone issues naturally. Each episode is packed with expert advice, actionable tips, and insights into nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindful movement, all aimed at helping you build stronger bones and a more confident, healthy life. Join me on this journey, and let’s strengthen your bones together!