Bone health isn’t just about your DEXA scan results—it’s about how you live, move, and feel. In my recent interview on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kimberly Zambito, an orthopedic surgeon and pioneer in bone health innovation. She’s not only an expert in her field, but she’s also one of the few women in a male-dominated specialty—and she’s on a mission to help women reclaim power over their bone health.

Dr. Nayan Patel is rewriting the narrative around hormone therapy—showing women that bone loss isn’t just about age, but about hormone balance, inflammation, and precision support. As a compounding pharmacist with decades of experience, Nayan has trained over 5,000 physicians in customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and now supports a network of 200+ doctors across the country. He’s on a mission to empower women with the tools they need to maintain strong bones naturally through the most personalized form of medicine available.

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is transforming how we think about vision—especially as we age. As a board-certified neuro-optometrist and a leader in vision performance training, he's revealing how deeply connected our eyesight is to our balance, brain health, and bone safety. In this episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle, I sat down with Dr. Appelbaum to explore how functional vision care can prevent falls, improve reaction time, and even reduce the need for glasses—all without invasive treatments or endless prescriptions.

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 Shilpa Sayana is redefining women’s health by challenging the outdated view that bone loss is just a normal part of aging.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.