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Have you ever wondered if your skin could reveal what's happening inside your body? Could gut health be impacting your bones, inflammation levels, and long-term health more than you realize? What if signs of aging skin were actually warning signs of future disease? In this episode, Kiran Krishnan, Research Microbiologist, Microbiome & Human Nutrition Expert, Co-Founder of Microbiome Labs, and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs, joins us to explore the surprising connection between the gut microbiome, skin health, inflammation, and osteoporosis. We'll learn how changes in your microbiome can affect everything from immune function and chronic disease risk to bone loss and healthy aging. Kiran also explains the emerging concept of "leaky skin," why aging skin may be a predictor of disease, and practical ways to support your microbiome for better overall health. Whether you're dealing with osteoporosis, inflammation, digestive issues, or simply want to age well, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how your body's ecosystems work together. Topics Covered 1:23 – Meet Kiran Krishnan 2:16 – From Researcher to Microbiome Founder 5:36 – Why the Microbiome Matters 8:51 – Why We're Walking Rainforests 9:11 – How Microbiomes Shape Every Organ 13:09 – Aging Skin Predicts Disease Risk 15:28 – Leaky Skin and Inflammation 17:40 – Leaky Skin and Osteoporosis 18:50 – Supporting a Healthy Skin Microbiome 21:53 – Microbiome-Friendly Skincare and SIV 23:27 – How Beneficial Microbes Communicate 27:40 – The Gut-Skin-Immune Connection 31:36 – Immune System and Bone Health 33:10 – Menopause, Inflammation, and Bone Loss 34:20 – Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Bone Health 35:19 – Benefits of Saccharomyces Boulardii 38:10 – Why We Need More Microbes 39:16 – Learn More About Microbiome Health Resources Mentioned Kiran Krishnan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/ SIV Skin Microbiome Support: https://www.sivcare.com/ Microbiome Labs: https://microbiomelabs.com/ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Can low testosterone increase your risk of osteoporosis and heart disease? Is testosterone replacement therapy safe after 40? What blood markers should men be checking for optimal longevity? In this episode, Dr. Tracy Gapin joins us to break down testosterone, hormone balance, and performance optimization for men over 40. We discuss how low testosterone affects bone density, muscle mass, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and prostate risk, and why many men today are experiencing hormone decline. Dr. Gapin explains the difference between natural hormone support and TRT, the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, and how advanced diagnostics guide personalized strategies. We also explore environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and how hormone health impacts longevity and quality of life. If you want to understand how hormones influence bone health and aging, this episode is essential listening. Topics Covered 0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Tracy Gapin and health optimization  3:04 – What “health optimization” really means after 40  7:18 – Advanced diagnostics and key blood markers for longevity  8:19 – Why testosterone, thyroid, and vitamin D impact bone health  15:28 – Testosterone and estrogen balance in men  16:05 – Natural ways to support healthy testosterone levels  20:26 – Endocrine disruptors and environmental toxins  23:48 – Lifestyle strategies vs testosterone replacement therapy  27:07 – TRT vs steroids explained  32:47 – Does TRT shut down natural production?  34:54 – Risks of low testosterone  36:00 – Cardiovascular protection and hormone optimization  39:14 – Testosterone, bone density, and prostate health  42:26 – Peptides and longevity medicine Resources Mentioned Website: GapinInstitute.com  Free Resource Page: GapinInstitute.com/launch  Includes:  • Free copy of Male 2.0 (bestselling book) • High Performance Health Handbook • Peptide Guide • Copy of his TED Talk • Longevity Masterclass • Free call with his team Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Is your indoor air silently impacting your health? Could mold, cooking pollutants, and wildfire smoke be affecting your bones and sleep? Why do most HVAC systems fail to clean the air you breathe? In this episode, Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, explains why indoor air quality is one of the most overlooked health factors. We break down mold exposure, off-gassing from new homes, why furnace filters don’t solve the problem, and how industrial-grade filtration can improve sleep and recovery. If you care about optimizing bone health, recovery, and longevity, this episode adds a powerful missing piece. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Topics Covered 00:00 – What Jaspr is and why it was created  04:41 – Why indoor air can be dirtier than outdoor air  07:58 – How much air we breathe daily and why it matters  10:14 – Mold in homes and hidden exposure  14:52 – Why furnace filters don’t clean your air  21:28 – How Jaspr filtration works (HEPA + Carbon + Sensors)  25:19 – Why your lungs become the filter  29:47 – Why most people never change air filters  34:00 – Sleep study results and improved deep sleep ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/how-clean-air-improves-sleep-hormones-and-bone-health-w-jaspr-founder-mike-feldstein-jaspr-indoorairquality-moldexposure  Resources Mentioned Jaspr Air Purifier  https://jaspr.co ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Are your sugar cravings actually a sign your body needs something deeper? Why do so many women feel stuck in cycles of self-sabotage around food and health? And could stress, low serotonin, or nutrient deficiencies be driving your cravings? In this episode of the Bone Coach™ Podcast, Kevin Ellis sits down with registered dietitian and mindfulness expert Gina Worful to unpack the real science behind cravings, willpower, stress, serotonin, and nervous system regulation. You’ll learn why cravings are often biological signals instead of personal failures, how stress impacts appetite, and why nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D support both mood and bone health. Gina also breaks down the 4 different types of cravings and practical ways to stop feeling powerless around food. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction to food cravings and self-sabotage 02:06 Why most diets fail long-term 02:38 The problem with using willpower to stop cravings 08:15 Why curiosity works better than shame around food 10:30 How your environment shapes eating habits 12:26 Navigating healthy eating with family and partners 16:00 The 4 different types of cravings explained 17:00 Food-based cravings and low blood sugar 20:57 Serotonin deficiency and sugar cravings 24:25 Nutrients that support both serotonin and bone health 24:39 Stress, cortisol, and nervous system cravings 29:00 Emotional eating and subconscious food memories 33:00 Practical tools to stop feeling powerless around food 37:55 Gina’s work building homes for families in Mexico 41:12 The universal connection between people and healing Resources Mentioned Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/your-sugar-cravings-could-be-a-sign-of-weak-bones-w-gina-worful-bone-coach-mastering-mindfulness-conquering-cravings-serotonin-food-based-cravings Mastering Mindfulness Institute  https://masteringmindfulness.institute Gina Worful Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Are you eating less but gaining weight after 40? Is calorie cutting slowing your metabolism? Could low protein intake be accelerating bone loss? After 40, metabolism changes. Muscle declines. Hormones shift. And the old strategy of eating less often works against you. In this episode, we explain why protein is critical for midlife women, how blood sugar stability protects both metabolism and bone health, and why under-eating can lead to muscle loss, slower fat burning, and weaker bones. If you are over 40 and trying to lose weight without sacrificing muscle or bone density, this episode is essential. Topics Covered 00:00 – Why eating less worked in your 20s but backfires after 40  04:15 – The metabolism shift during perimenopause and menopause  08:40 – Muscle loss in midlife and why it accelerates each year  12:05 – The psychology of “less equals weight loss” and why it’s outdated  16:08 – How undereating harms bone density and muscle mass  17:12 – Why adding protein can actually support fat loss  19:30 – Building muscle without extreme workouts  23:45 – Blood sugar stability and reducing sugar cravings naturally  28:10 – How metabolism, hormones, and bone health connect  32:20 – Practical nutrition shifts midlife women can start today Resources Mentioned Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/why-eating-less-after-50-is-hurting-your-bones-w-nagina-abdullah-bonecoach%E2%84%A2-osteoporosis-osteopenia Masala Body Five Day Metabolism Boost for Midlife Women  MasalaBody.com/boost Instagram https://www.instagram.com/masalabody/ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Are you working out harder but seeing fewer results after 40? Could poor sleep be sabotaging your fat loss, muscle, and bone health? Is your body stuck in stress mode without you realizing it? After 40, recovery becomes more important than intensity. In this episode, Anthony Balduzzi breaks down how sleep regulates anabolic and catabolic hormones, the hormones that build muscle and bone versus the ones that break them down. We explore why under-recovery keeps the body in a sympathetic stress state, how that affects fat loss, and why high-intensity training without proper sleep can eventually backfire. If you are busy, caregiving, working full-time, or simply trying to stay healthy while managing a full life, this conversation will help you understand the five foundations of health over 40 and how to prioritize them. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Topics Covered 00:00 – Why health over 40 requires a different strategy  06:57 – Balancing health while caregiving, working, and aging  07:58 – How sleep balances anabolic and catabolic hormones  08:31 – Why under-recovery makes fat loss harder  12:10 – The sympathetic stress state and hormone disruption  18:40 – High-intensity training vs recovery  24:20 – The 5 foundations of healthy living after 40  32:15 – Why sleep must come before diet and exercise optimization ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Resources Mentioned FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart Guide BoneCoach.com Fit Mother Project  https://www.fitmotherproject.com Fit Father Project  https://www.fitfatherproject.com Dr. Anthony Balduzzi Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fitfatherproject ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Is your gut health affecting your bone density? Can improving your microbiome support stronger bones and better aging? What role does fiber play in reducing inflammation and protecting bone health? Most people think osteoporosis is only about calcium and hormones. But research now shows your gut microbiome plays a powerful role in bone remodeling, immune balance, inflammation, and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roshini Raj, board-certified gastroenterologist and author of Gut Renovation, about the gut-bone connection and how your microbiome impacts bone strength, aging, immunity, and overall health. We discuss short-chain fatty acids, fiber intake, inflammation, sleep, stress, and why gut health may be a missing piece in osteoporosis prevention. If you want to understand how improving your microbiome can support bone density and long-term resilience, this episode is for you. Topics Covered 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Roshini Raj and the microbiome 06:54 – Surprising microbiome research findings 11:02 – How gut health impacts bone remodeling 14:09 – The role of fiber as a prebiotic 19:01 – Why most Americans are fiber-deficient 23:29 – Practical steps to improve your microbiome 27:44 – Microbiome age versus chronological age 31:50 – The future of probiotics and disease prevention Resources Mentioned Gut Renovation by Dr. Roshini Raj  https://gutrenovation.net YayDay Digestive Super Supplement  https://www.myyayday.com Dr. Roshini Raj on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/drroshiniraj Yay Day  myyayday.com  Use code BONECOACH for 15% off Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This?  Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer  The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Is Tai Chi just for older adults? Can Tai Chi regulate stress and reduce inflammation? What if 10 minutes a day could improve resilience, balance in older age, and lower your risk of falls? Many people dismiss Tai Chi and Qigong as slow or outdated practices. Some assume they are only for seniors. But these ancient movement systems were designed to build strength, regulate the nervous system, and support long term vitality. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Pedram Shojai, founder of Urban Monk, a former Taoist monk and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, about how simple daily practices can dramatically shift stress biology and overall health. If you want a practical, sustainable approach to building resilience and protecting your health before problems show up, this episode will expand your perspective. Topics Covered 00:00 Episode Start 03:01 From Taoist Monk to Functional Medicine 05:35 Why Lifestyle Beats Quick Fixes 11:30 Stillness and Stress Reduction 15:43 What It Means to Be a Monk 26:23 Why Meditation Feels Difficult 30:07 Tai Chi and Qigong for Healthy Aging 34:00 Environmental Toxins and Modern Health 38:46 What Real Health Care Means Resources Mentioned The Urban Monk  https://theurbanmonk.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drpedramshojai Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/tai-chi-for-bone-health-heres-what-the-research-shows-w-dr-pedram-shojai-urban-monk-podcast-urban-monk-academy Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This?  Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode.  If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer  The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Why is migraine the leading cause of disability in women under 50? Why do medications often stop working over time? What if inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, sleep disruption, or toxin overload are driving your headaches? Many women are told migraines are hormonal, genetic, and that medication is the only answer. But what if the pain is a signal of deeper imbalance? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, Stanford-trained neurologist and founder of Migraine Relief Code, who takes a root-cause approach to migraine recovery. We explore brain inflammation, gut health, mitochondrial function, deep sleep, and how data can help personalize your healing plan. If you are ready to move beyond symptom management and understand what is truly driving your migraines, this episode will expand your perspective. Topics Covered 00:00 Episode Start   00:00 Migraine as the Number One Cause of Disability in Women Under 50   03:52 A 30-Year Neurologist’s Turning Point   06:00 Nutrient Deficiencies and Brain Energy Demands   06:59 Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Toxin Exposure   08:50 Tracking Deep Sleep with Smart Devices   10:00 Why Deep Sleep Impacts Brain and Bone Health   14:21 Vitamin B2 and CoQ10 for Migraines   16:29 Vitamin D for Memory, Mood, and Migraine Prevention   20:48 Magnesium and Neurological Overfiring   22:41 Advanced Brain Imaging Tools   25:48 Functional Medicine and Root Cause Testing   27:08 How to Find and Fix Hidden Causes of Headaches Resources Mentioned Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett Website https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com/ Headache Quiz https://www.theheadachequiz.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ameliascottbarrettmd YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmeliaScottBarrettMD Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/why-migraine-medications-stop-working-and-what-actually-help-w-dr-amelia-barrett-md-headache-neurologist-migraine-relief-code Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Here’s how you can help me continue producing content to help you improve your bone health and build stronger bones: Hit the Subscribe button and the bell so you never miss an episode. If you found this episode helpful, leave a comment and share it with a woman navigating migraines, chronic illness, inflammation, or midlife health challenges. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Can insomnia increase bone loss and fracture risk? Does chronic stress and high cortisol weaken bones after menopause? Can improving sleep and breathwork actually support bone density and bone formation? If you are a woman over 50 struggling with poor sleep, stress, or osteoporosis, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we explore why sleep deprivation and circadian disruption directly impact bone remodeling. Research shows that just three weeks of sleep restriction reduced P1NP, a critical marker of bone formation, meaning your body may build less bone when sleep is impaired. Stefanie Broes, CEO and Co-Founder of Moonbird, joins the show to explain how breathwork and nervous system regulation lower cortisol, improve sleep quality, and support recovery. If you are concerned about osteoporosis, osteopenia, menopause-related bone loss, insomnia, or stress, this episode connects the dots between nervous system health and stronger bones. Topics Covered 00:52 Introduction to Stefanie Broes and Moonbird 03:38 The Science Behind Breathwork 05:38 Cortisol, Chronic Stress, and Bone Density 13:47 Growth Hormone Release During Sleep 13:47 You Can Breathe Yourself to Sleep 15:52 Study on Sleep Restriction and Decreased P1NP 19:32 Simple Breathwork Exercises 21:51 Who Can Benefit from Breathwork 21:51 Future of Breathwork Technology Guest Resources Moonbird https://moonbird.life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moonbird.life Use Code BONECOACH for 10 dollars off Book Mentioned Breath by James Nestor Free Resources From Bone Coach™ FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass https://strongerbonesmasterclass.com FREE 7 Day Osteoporosis Kickstart https://bonecoach.com Apply to Work With Our Team https://bonecoach.com/apply Want More Content Like This? Hit the Subscribe button so you never miss an episode. If this conversation resonated with you, leave a comment and let me know what stood out most. Share this episode with a woman navigating osteoporosis, osteopenia, thyroid issues, menopause, or feeling stuck in her bone health journey. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Why do so many women after 50 feel tired, gain weight, and lose strength even when they are doing everything right? Is bone loss really just about aging, or is something deeper happening inside the body? Could hidden hormonal and metabolic imbalances be driving your symptoms and affecting your bone health? If you feel “off” at midlife and cannot quite explain why, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we explore why bone loss after menopause is not just about aging or calcium deficiency, and why focusing only on bone density can miss the bigger picture. Dr. Kyrin Dunston, board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine expert, shares how chronic fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and metabolic dysfunction led her to discover the power of root-cause medicine. In this episode, we explore how hormones, gut health, stress, and nervous system dysfunction can impact energy, aging, bone health, and osteoporosis risk in women over 50. Topics Covered 00:00 – Why So Many Women Feel “Off” After 50   03:31 – Dr. Kyrin Dunston’s Personal Health Crisis   06:50 – Leaf and Branch Medicine vs Root Cause Medicine   10:59 – What Is Hormonal Poverty?   14:44 – Why Testing Matters for Women’s Hormones   21:41 – Hormones and Bone Health Beyond Estrogen   24:15 – Metabolism, Muscle Loss, and Bone Density   25:50 – The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Bone Health   28:56 – Chronic Stress, Cortisol, and Bone Loss   29:44 – Gut Health and Nutrient Absorption   35:43 – Creating Hormonal and Metabolic Prosperity Resources Mentioned Dr. Kyrin Dunston Website: https://www.midlifemetabolisminstitute.com/ Hormone Poverty Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormonepovertyquiz Podcast: Hormone Prosperity Podcast with Dr. Kyrin Dunston YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyrinDunstonMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyrindunstonmd/ Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Subscribe so you never miss an episode. If this resonated, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating midlife changes, weight gain, low energy, or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Are you doing everything right for your bones but still not seeing progress? Could chronic stress and self-pressure be quietly interfering with your bone health? What if building stronger bones starts with alignment, not just effort? In this conversation, we explore why pushing harder is not always the answer for stronger bones. We discuss how chronic stress, self-criticism, emotional overload, and nervous system dysregulation can impact your bone health journey in ways lab markers alone cannot measure. Elaine shares how her own thyroid diagnosis, health crisis, and major life transitions led her to develop the Get Quiet Way, a practical framework that helps women reduce stress load, reconnect inward, and make more aligned health decisions. We also unpack how many women spiral on the same medications and protocols for years without reassessing the bigger picture. You will learn how intention, awareness, and self-compassion can influence how your body responds to exercise, nutrition, hormones, and stress. Topics Covered 00:00 - Episode Start 03:22 – Introduction to Elaine Glass and the Get Quiet Way   05:09 – What the Labyrinth Teaches About Self-Reflection and Healing   10:41 – Lab Tests Versus Inner Awareness   11:16 – Spiraling on the Same Medication and Protocols   12:45 – First Practical Step Toward Change  13:22 – No More Beating Yourself Up   13:22 – When Heavy Weights Feel Like Too Much   18:20 – Leading by Example Even When You Are Not at Your Strongest   21:08 – Building a Personal Self-Care Team   23:22 – Why Sitting Quietly Can Feel Uncomfortable   25:44 – Embracing Uncertainty Instead of Control   34:19 – You Are Not Alone on This Journey   Resources Mentioned Elaine Glass Website https://elaineglass.com Book Get Quiet https://elaineglass.com/book/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elaineglass.author Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the Subscribe button so you never miss an episode. If this conversation resonated with you, leave a comment and let me know what stood out most. Share this episode with a woman navigating osteoporosis, osteopenia, thyroid issues, menopause, or feeling stuck in her bone health journey. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Why are so many women losing bone during menopause, even when they are exercising and taking hormones? Can gut health influence bone density and fracture risk? Is stress accelerating bone breakdown after 50? Many women assume bone loss in menopause is just about declining estrogen. But losing up to 5 to 7% of bone mass in the first five years is rarely driven by hormones alone. Microbiome shifts. Chronic inflammation. Elevated cortisol. In this episode, I speak with Cynthia Thurlow, Nurse Practitioner and menopause expert, about the gut-bone axis and why absorption, immune aging, and stress biology matter for midlife bone health. If you are doing everything right but still losing bone, this conversation will help you understand what may be missing. Topics Covered 00:00 – Introduction to The Menopause Gut 06:31 – What Happens During Perimenopause and Menopause 11:41 – Labs and Markers That Matter in Midlife 14:27 – How Estrogen Decline Impacts Gut and Bone Health 23:20 – The Gut-Bone Axis and Osteoimmunology 24:30 – Why Hormone Therapy Alone May Not Be Enough 28:23 – “I’m Doing Everything Right” and Still Osteopenic 29:40 – Stress, Trauma, and Cortisol’s Impact on Bone 33:00 – Immune Aging and Inflammation in Menopause 37:35 – Practical Gut Support Strategies Resources Mentioned Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/why-youre-losing-bone-after-50-even-if-youre-doing-everything-right-w-cynthia-thurlow-themenopausegut-menopause-perimenopause-everydaywellnesspodcast The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow https://www.cynthiathurlow.com Everyday Wellness Podcast https://www.cynthiathurlow.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ https://themenopausegut.com/book-bonus Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Hit the “Subscribe” button so you never miss an episode. If this resonated with you, leave a comment and share this with another woman navigating menopause or bone loss. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

How do you overcome fear after an osteoporosis diagnosis? Can a mindset shift transform suffering into strength and resilience? What lessons from extreme adversity can help you navigate health challenges with confidence? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, fearful, or uncertain after an osteoporosis diagnosis, this episode is for you. I sat down with Akshay Nanavati, Marine Corps veteran, Antarctic explorer, endurance athlete, and author of Fearvana, to explore how embracing fear and suffering can lead to resilience, growth, and transformation. Akshay has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from combat in Iraq, depression, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then, he has built a global business, run ultramarathons, climbed the Himalayas, spent ten days in darkness and isolation, and skied across one of the world’s largest ice caps, losing two fingers to frostbite in Antarctica. Together, we discuss how fear can become an ally, how suffering can unlock purpose, and how these lessons apply to individuals navigating osteoporosis and other life-altering diagnoses. This conversation offers a powerful mindset framework for facing uncertainty, reclaiming strength, and building resilience in both health and life. Topics Covered 00:00 – Episode Start   00:14 – Kevin Introduces Akshay Nanavati and His Extraordinary Journey   03:48 – Overcoming Drug Addiction, PTSD, and Depression   05:00 – Antarctica: One of the Harshest Environments on Earth   05:00 – Embracing Suffering and What It Reveals   10:00 – Why Courage Requires Fear   10:00 – The Emotional Impact of an Osteoporosis Diagnosis   10:00 – Reframing Fear and Pain as Allies   10:00 – Navigating Fear After a Diagnosis   10:00 – A Powerful Framework for Addressing Any Challenge, Including Osteoporosis   15:00 – “Everything Worthwhile I’ve Done, I’ve Been Terrified”   15:00 – Gratitude, Vision, and Finding Light in Darkness   15:00 – Turning Struggle into Opportunity and Growth   20:00 – Lessons from Fearvana and the Pursuit of Meaning 40:52 – Where to Find and Connect with Akshay Nanavati Resources Mentioned Shownotes@https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-overcome-fear-after-an-osteoporosis-w-akshay-nanavati-fearvana-akshaynana Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Akshay Nanavati https://www.fearvana.com Instagram @fearvana Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Here’s how you can help me continue producing content to help you improve your bone health and build stronger bones: Hit the “Subscribe” Button (and the little bell next to it) so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, hit the like button and let me know what stood out most. Share this episode with someone navigating osteoporosis, chronic illness, or a major life challenge. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your

Bone Coach™ Health and Wellness Is turmeric truly effective for reducing inflammation and supporting bone health? Can curcumin provide natural pain relief comparable to conventional medications? How do digestion, sleep, and daily rhythms influence long-term bone strength? If you’ve ever wondered how ancient healing systems and modern science intersect to support stronger bones and long-term vitality, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ayurvedic expert, turmeric researcher, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD, to explore how ancient Ayurvedic principles and modern science intersect to support bone health, longevity, and inflammation balance. We discuss how digestive strength (agni), circadian rhythm alignment, and anti-inflammatory compounds such as curcumin play critical roles in bone remodeling, joint health, and long-term vitality. Dr. Shivani also shares insights from her research on turmeric, including its potential to support bone density and provide a natural alternative for managing inflammation and chronic pain. Topics Covered 00:00 – Episode Start 03:22 – Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Background & Journey into Ayurveda 08:52 – Foundations of Ayurveda and Holistic Healing 11:13 – Agni and Digestion’s Role in Bone Health 09:30 – Sleep, Melatonin, and Bone Remodeling 21:29 – Inflammation as a Root Cause of Disease 21:16 – Turmeric and Bone Density Research 23:00 – Curcumin vs. NSAIDs for Pain and Inflammation 25:12 – Piperine and Curcumin Absorption 24:00 – Curcumin for Osteoarthritis and Joint Health 18:34 – Daily Ayurvedic Habits for Longevity and Bone Strength 27:09 – Practical Tips for Supporting Bone Health Naturally 29:21 – Where to Find and Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta Resources Mentioned Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/can-turmeric-improve-bone-density-what-science-says-about-curcumin-vs-painkillers-w-dr-shivani-gupta-ayurvedic-turmeric-fusionary-formulas Fusionary Formulas https://fusionaryformulas.com Turmeric and Curcumin Research by Dr. Shivani Gupta Instagram @dr.shivanigupta Free Resources From Bone Coach™ =>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team Want More Content Like This? Here’s how you can help me continue producing content to help you improve your bone health and build stronger bones: Hit the “Subscribe” Button (and the little bell next to it) so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, hit the like button and let me know what stood out most. Share this episode with someone looking for natural ways to support inflammation balance, longevity, and bone health. Medical Disclaimer The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.