Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast

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What does your gut have to do with osteoporosis? More than you might think.

In this episode, Debi Robinson welcomes functional medicine pharmacist Dennis Wong to explore the critical connection between digestion, nutrient absorption, chronic stress, and bone health. Together, they explain why healthy bones depend on far more than calcium alone and why optimizing digestion may be one of the most important steps in su...

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After performing more than 15,000 joint replacements, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Schacter realized that many patients needed more than surgery—they needed better health.

In this episode, Debi Robinson and Dr. Schacter explore how regenerative medicine, metabolic health, hormone optimization, nutrition, and movement work together to improve joint function and support healthy aging. They also discuss the impo...

After performing more than 15,000 joint replacements, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Schacter realized that surgery alone wasn’t enough to restore long-term health.

In this conversation, Debi Robinson and Dr. Schacter discuss the limitations of today’s healthcare system, why bone health is deeply connected to metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle, and how regenerative medicine offers a more comprehensive approach...

Could osteoporosis be more than a calcium deficiency?

In this enlightening conversation, Debi Robinson welcomes Ayurvedic longevity expert Dr. John Douillard to explore how circadian rhythms, sunlight, digestion, sleep, lymphatic health, and daily habits influence bone remodeling and healthy aging.

Together they bridge ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific research, offering practical lifestyle strategies that help support ...

Can you build strong bones while following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle?

In this episode, Debi Robinson welcomes back Dr. Monisha Bhanote to discuss how whole-food, plant-based nutrition can support healthy bones. Together they explore practical sources of plant-based protein, the importance of gut health, culinary medicine, and why variety matters just as much as protein intake.

Whether you’re fully plant-based or simply tr...

Why are so many women leaving their osteoporosis appointments feeling discouraged and unheard?

In this solo episode, Debi Robinson explains the differences between conventional medicine and functional medicine when it comes to bone health. She discusses why the traditional healthcare model often focuses on diagnosis and medication and why that approach may feel limiting for women who want to take a more natural approach to osteoporo...

When it comes to osteoporosis, many women are told to focus on calcium, vitamin D, medications, or hormone therapy. But what if bone loss is actually a reflection of deeper imbalances throughout the body?

In this episode, Debi Robinson sits down with functional medicine nutritionist Andrea Nakayama to explore a systems-based approach to bone health. Together, they discuss how digestion, blood sugar balance, inflammation, stress, hor...

In this eye-opening conversation, Debi Robinson and Dr. John Neustadt expose a fundamental flaw in how we approach bone health: we've been focusing on bone density instead of actual fracture risk.

Drawing from 20+ years of research and clinical practice, Dr. Neustadt reveals that only four nutrients have been proven in clinical trials to reduce fractures—calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K2 (MK-4 specifically), and magnesium. He cha...

What does it actually mean to fracture-proof your bones? For most women navigating an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis, the immediate focus is placed entirely on shifting the T-score on a bone density testFor most women navigating an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis, the immediate focus is placed entirely on shifting the T-score on a bone density testFor most women navigating an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis, the imm...

In this powerful “Her Story” episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi Robinson sits down with Heidi Dumas—a member of the Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program and community leader inside the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community.

Heidi shares the emotional experience of being unexpectedly diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 65, the fear and confusion that followed, and why she ultimately chose to educate hers...

In this powerful solo episode for National Osteoporosis Month, Debi Robinson shares one of her most honest conversations yet about the current state of women’s bone health in 2026.

After years of interviewing orthopedic surgeons, hormone specialists, functional medicine physicians, gynecologists, and longevity experts—and after working with thousands of women—Debi explains why she believes we are living in both the...

In Part 2 of Debi’s conversation with Dr. Doug Lucas, the discussion goes beyond osteoporosis and into the bigger picture of longevity, hormones, and whole-body health.

Dr. Doug explains why bone loss should never be viewed as “normal aging,” but rather as feedback from the body that something deeper may need attention. Together, they explore how inflammation, hormones, stress, muscle loss, and lifestyle habits all...

Is osteoporosis really a life sentence — or is that just what we’ve been told?

In this powerful episode, Debi sits down with Dr. Doug Lucas, a leading expert in bone health and longevity medicine, to challenge the conventional narrative around osteoporosis and bone loss.

They explore why bone health is not just about a DEXA score, but a dynamic metabolic process influenced by nutrition, hormones, movement, and mindset. Dr...

What if supporting your bone health didn’t start with a prescription—but with a proactive, non-drug option?

In this episode, Debi sits down with Laura Yecies, CEO of OsteoBoost, to explore a groundbreaking FDA-cleared wearable device designed to support bone density through targeted vibration therapy.

They discuss the gaps in traditional bone health care, why early detection is critical, and how women can take a more acti...

If you’ve been struggling with stubborn belly fat, constant bloating, or a body that just doesn’t respond the way it used to—this episode is for you.

Debi sits down with weight loss expert Nagina Abdullah to uncover what’s really happening in the body during midlife. Together, they break down why weight gain isn’t about willpower, but about hormonal shifts, metabolism, digestion, and inflammation.

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In this powerful episode, Debi sits down with Dr. Sofia Din, also known as the “Pause Doctor,” to explore what’s really happening during menopause—and why it goes far beyond hormones.

Together, they dive into the deep connection between skin, brain, and overall health, uncovering how the changes women experience during menopause are part of a full-body transition—not just a single system shift.

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In this solo episode, Debi Robinson shares powerful insights from a survey of over 8,000 women in her community, revealing the real emotional and physical challenges women face after being diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis.

What emerges is not just a bone health issue, but a deeper problem rooted in fear, confusion, and a lack of clear guidance. Many women report feeling overwhelmed after receiving a diagnosis based on a DEX...

In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi Robinson speaks with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), about the importance of identifying the root causes behind dysfunction and disease instead of simply treating symptoms.

Debi shares how she trained with Reed in 2014 and how functional lab testing changed the way she approaches bone health, hormones, gut health, and overall wellness. Reed e...

Can bone actually regenerate in a way that makes it fracture-resistant? According to Professor Paul Lee, an orthopedic surgeon and expert in regenerative medicine, the answer is an absolute "yes." In this episode, we move beyond the "pill for an ill" mentality and explore how physics, chemistry, and biology can be harnessed to rebuild bone tissue at any age.

Dr. Lee discusses the transition from his career as a high-volume surgeon t...