In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Susan Brown, a medical anthropologist, clinical nutritionist, and founder of Better Bones. She’s one of the most trusted voices in the bone health world, and she brings a refreshing, scientific, empowering perspective that every woman deserves to hear.

The holidays are here — full of family, friends, celebrations, and of course, food. But if you’re living with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this season can also bring confusion and stress about how to stay on track with your bone health goals.

Fasting is not just about losing weight — it’s about giving your body the time and space it needs to clean up, renew, and rebuild. Ashley explains how fasting and autophagy — your body’s natural cellular cleanup process — can help reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar balance, and even support stronger bones from the inside out.

Osteoporosis and osteopenia aren’t just about calcium. Mold toxicity, mast cell activation, chronic inflammation, and emotional stress can quietly weaken bones. Learn how hidden environmental triggers and mind-body factors contribute to bone loss — and discover practical steps to reduce inflammation and support long-term bone health.

With nearly half of Americans facing blood sugar dysregulation, this episode sheds light on how strength training and blood sugar management can transform your energy, muscle mass, and bone density — especially for women in menopause or anyone managing diabetes or prediabetes.

When we think about osteoporosis or osteopenia, we often focus on calcium, vitamin D, or lifting weights. But after talking to Dr. Jenny, it’s clear that the body’s terrain—the environment inside us—plays a huge role in bone strength.

When you’re first diagnosed with osteoporosis, it can feel like your world is falling apart. The fear, confusion, and pressure to take medication can be overwhelming—especially when you’re told there’s nothing you can do to turn things around.

In this week’s episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down once again with Carl Reeder, a functional movement specialist who works extensively with women with osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

When it comes to bone health, most people focus on calcium, vitamin D, or resistance training—but few realize that strong bones actually begin in the gut. In this solo episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle, I dive deep into a crucial yet often-overlooked factor in osteoporosis and osteopenia: digestion.

In this week’s episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I sat down with Heather Aardema, founder of The School of Living Lighter. Heather is a former corporate executive turned functional medicine health coach who discovered firsthand how clutter—both physical and emotional—impacts our wellbeing.