Carl Reader is back on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, and this time, we’re moving up the body—literally. As a functional exercise and movement specialist, Carl has spent two decades helping women over 60 restore strength and mobility, especially those dealing with autoimmune conditions, arthritis, and osteoporosis. In this episode, we unpack the real reasons why upper body weakness is so common—and how to turn it around safely and effectively.

Dr. Shilpa Sayana is redefining women’s health by challenging the outdated view that bone loss is just a normal part of aging. A triple board-certified physician in Internal, Obesity, and Functional Medicine, she helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity—especially when they’re told their labs look “normal.” Through her Sayana Medical Road Map, she brings answers, not just bandaids, helping women reclaim their energy, balance, and bone strength with natural solutions for menopause and holistic osteoporosis support.

Dr. Evan Hirsch is challenging the conventional narrative around chronic fatigue, long COVID, and bone health by looking where most doctors don’t—the toxic layers silently weighing you down. He’s a world-renowned fatigue expert and creator of the EnergyMD Method, and what he’s sharing could change the entire way you see your diagnosis. He helps women over 50 who are exhausted, inflamed, and told their labs look fine, but deep down know something’s wrong. From navigating his own journey to developing a proven 4-step system, Evan gets it. You can’t rebuild your energy—or your bones—until you clear out what’s draining you.

Dr. Beverly Yates is flipping the script on osteoporosis and blood sugar imbalances—showing women that metabolic health holds the key to stronger bones and better energy. A diabetes expert with an MIT engineering background, she helps people reverse type 2 diabetes by tackling metabolic imbalances at their core. From watching her own family struggle with diabetes to guiding thousands through blood sugar recovery, Dr. Yates knows firsthand how hidden inflammation is destroying health—and what to do about it.

Kim Vopni is redefining women’s health by shifting the conversation around pelvic floor dysfunction, osteoporosis prevention, and long-term mobility. A certified fitness professional, published author, and women's health educator, she helps women apply functional movement, alignment, and strength training to combat incontinence, prolapse, and osteoporosis. From struggling with leaks and instability to helping thousands of women regain confidence in their bodies, Kim knows firsthand that pelvic floor health is about so much more than just Kegels.

For decades, we’ve been told that osteoporosis is just a part of aging, but that’s outdated thinking. The reality? Bone loss is driven by stress, metabolic conditions, gut health, and even the medications prescribed to ‘treat’ it. You have more control over your bone health than you think.

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a powerhouse in trauma healing and the creator of The Biology of Trauma methodology. As a physician and researcher, she’s on a mission to expose the hidden ways trauma and chronic stress steal your energy, deplete your minerals, and weaken your bones. In this episode, we uncover the connection between stress, trauma, and bone loss—and what you can do to break free from the cycle of breakdown and start rebuilding.

Dr. Brandy Cummings is a powerhouse in functional medicine. A specialist in chronic illness and toxic exposure, she has built a thriving practice while helping women reclaim their health and vitality. Her journey began when she faced debilitating fatigue, brain fog, and bone weakness—only to discover that mold toxicity was at the root of it all. After years of struggling with symptoms that conventional medicine failed to explain, she took matters into her own hands, diving deep into functional medicine to uncover the hidden impact of mycotoxins on the body.

I can’t believe we’ve hit our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate than by exposing over 100 hidden factors that contribute to bone loss—because let’s be real, the conventional approach to bone health just isn’t cutting it.

In this episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle, I sit down with Dr. Angie Martinez, an advanced functional medicine doctor who helps women uncover the root causes of their osteoporosis. Dr. Martinez shares her unique approach to bone health, focusing on biochemical and metabolic balance instead of the conventional pill-for-the-disease model. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, dismissed, or bullied into taking medication without understanding why your bones are weakening, this episode is for you.