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Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast

Author: Debi Robinson

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Are you ready to take control of your osteoporosis, osteopenia, and bone health -  and live stronger than ever?


Welcome to The Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, the show designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their bones naturally and protect against bone loss. Whether you’re managing osteopenia, living with osteoporosis, or simply looking to build better bone health as you age, this podcast is for you.


I’m Debi Robinson, a yoga therapist and functional bone health expert who’s faced my own bone loss challenges. I understand the fear and uncertainty that can come with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia — and I’m here to show you there’s another way.


Each episode delivers practical, holistic solutions — from nutrition and mindful movement to lifestyle and mindset — all proven to help you rebuild bone density, prevent fractures, and age with strength and confidence.


Join me each week as we build stronger bones - and a stronger life - together.

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Could fasting be one of the most overlooked tools for improving bone health, supporting osteoporosis and osteopenia, and strengthening your metabolism? In this episode, functional bone health expert Debi Robinson sits down with Registered Dietitian Ashley Bizzell to explore how intermittent fasting and autophagy support not only metabolic healing but also healthier, stronger bones. Ashley shares her path from traditional nutrition roles to functional metabolic medicine, where she now h...
What if chronic inflammation, mold exposure, or unresolved emotional stress were silently accelerating osteoporosis or osteopenia? In this eye-opening episode, functional bone health expert Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Kelly McCann, a leading functional MD and environmental medicine specialist, to uncover the hidden triggers behind bone loss that most women never hear about. Dr. McCann explains how mast cell activation (MCAS), mold toxicity, and environmental chemicals can weaken bones, d...
What if your blood sugar was secretly affecting your bone strength? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Ben Tzeel, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and strength coach who’s been living with type 1 diabetes for over two decades. We dive deep into how blood sugar balance, inflammation, and strength training intersect to influence bone health, muscle development, and longevity. Whether you’re managing diabetes, prediabetes, or simply want ...
In this episode, Debi Robinson talks with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic doctor specializing in long COVID, chronic fatigue, and environmental medicine. Together, they explore the deep connections between energy depletion, inflammation, and bone loss — and how true healing begins from within. Dr. Jenny explains how post-viral illness and stress can disrupt your body’s terrain — the internal environment that determines how well you absorb nutrients, manage inflammation, and rebuild your b...
When Mary was diagnosed with osteoporosis, fear and confusion took over. Doctors told her the only option was medication — but deep down, she knew there had to be another way. In this inspiring episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi Robinson sits down with Mary, one of her Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones graduates, to share her journey of rebuilding bone health naturally from the inside out. Discover how Mary uncovered the root causes of her bone loss; gut inflammation, poor digesti...
You’ve heard the message: lift heavy to build strong bones. But what if that advice— when done too soon or without proper form — is leading more women to injury than strength? In this episode, Debi Robinson sits down with Carl Reeder, a functional movement specialist and strength coach, to unpack what it really means to build strength safely when you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. They dive into the difference between lifting heavier and lifting smarter, how to avoid common mistakes, and wh...
When it comes to bone health, we often talk about calcium, vitamin D, or strength training — but few people realize that strong bones actually begin in the gut. In this solo episode, Debi Robinson explores one of the most overlooked root causes of bone loss and osteoporosis: poor digestion. Through years of working with women with osteoporosis and osteopenia — and interpreting countless stool labs—Debi has seen a clear pattern: when digestion falters, bones weaken. Because the truth is, it’s ...
When you think about strengthening your bones, do you consider what’s inside your home? This episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast shines a light on how clutter affects not just your stress levels but also your physical safety, confidence, and even your ability to age well. I’m joined by Heather Aardema, a functional medicine certified health coach and founder of The School of Living Lighter. Heather shares her personal story of being forced to let go of almost everything she owned ...
What if your smartwatch or wearable ring could reveal how stress, sleep, and lifestyle choices are silently shaping your bone health? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, a Norwegian physician, documentary filmmaker, author of The Pulse Cure, and expert on heart rate variability (HRV). Dr. Færø explains how wearables can go far beyond step counts — they can show us how well our body is handling stress and whether we’re truly recovering. Since...
In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi sits down with Dr. Cuan Wayne Coetzee, chiropractor and founder of Move Med UK. They dive into the importance of functional movement, posture, and balance for bone health and overall longevity. Dr. Coetzee shares his LENDS principles (Love, Exercise, Newness, Diet, Sleep) and how reprogramming your nervous system can help you move safely, prevent injuries, and reclaim confidence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How functional mov...
When it comes to bone health, the world of fitness advice can feel confusing — should you stretch more, lift heavy, or stick to yoga? In this episode of Stronger Bones Lifestyle, Debi Robinson sits down with her very first yoga teacher, Jules Mitchell, a yoga educator and biomechanics expert, to unpack the truth about yoga, stretching, and bone strength. Jules shares her unique perspective on what stretching really is, how to safely load your bones and joints, and why injury prevention isn’t ...
When you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it’s natural to want to take action fast—lifting heavy, joining group programs, or pushing your body harder than ever. But here’s the truth: too many women are getting injured because they’re doing too much, too soon. And once you’re injured, you’re sidelined. In this solo episode, I share why safety must come first when it comes to building bone strength, balance, and muscle. From heavy weightlifting to osteogenic loading programs and ev...
What if everything you’ve been told about aging, hormones, and bone health is incomplete—or even wrong? In this continuation of my conversation with Dr. Jeff Gross, we dive deeper into the counterculture side of medicine—from hormones and vitamin D to regenerative medicine, GLP-1 therapies, parasites, and alternative cancer treatments. Dr. Gross pulls back the curtain on what most traditional doctors won’t tell you, challenging outdated dogma and empowering you to take charge of your health a...
Is the healthcare system really working for you — or against you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Gross to explore why our current healthcare model is broken and what that means for women navigating osteoporosis, bone loss, and healthy aging. Too often, patients are handed a prescription with little explanation, pressured into bone drugs, and given fear-based warnings instead of root-cause solutions. Dr. Gross pulls back the curtain on how Big Pharma, insurance companies, and outdat...
Could your lymphatic system be the hidden factor behind your inflammation, fatigue, and even bone loss? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Kelly Kennedy, lymphatic health educator and founder of the Flowpresso™ therapy method, to explore the critical role your lymph system plays in detoxification, immunity, and tissue repair — including your bones. Kelly shares how the lymphatic system works, what signs indicate stagnation, and practical ways to restore healthy lymph flow so yo...
Is your mouth the missing link in your bone health journey? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist and functional health advocate, to explore how oral health, inflammation, gut microbiome, and toxic dental materials are all connected to bone health and chronic disease. From mercury fillings to gum disease to the hidden dangers of fluoride, Dr. Engram shares how a functional, whole-body approach to dental care can radically shift your long-term health—especially...
Have you been told that osteoporosis is just about aging or low calcium? In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by renowned integrative gastroenterologist and author Dr. Partha Nandi to explore the true drivers of bone loss—and why they have more to do with gut health, hormone balance, and chronic inflammation than most people realize. We dive into the hidden connections between digestive dysfunction, estrogen loss, and systemic inflammation, and how these factors silently break down yo...
Do you really have osteoporosis — or have you just been compared to a 30-year-old on a machine designed to sell medication? In this solo episode, I open up about the real story behind bone scans, how osteoporosis became a billion-dollar industry, and what most doctors don’t explain about the medications they prescribe. From the insurance-fueled rise of the DEXA scan to the flawed use of T-scores and the overprescription of drugs like Fosamax and Reclast, this episode is here to help you quest...
Could everything you’ve been told about bone scans be outdated? In this game-changing episode, I welcome back Dr. Andy Bush, orthopedic surgeon and bone health innovator, to explore a revolutionary new technology: REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry). Unlike the traditional DEXA scan that only measures bone density, REMS analyzes bone strength, structure, and real fracture risk. Together, we break down what REMS actually does, why it matters, and how it’s reshaping the future ...
Is a single number determining your treatment plan? For many women, the T-score from a DEXA scan becomes the full story of their bone health. But what if that story is incomplete—or even misleading? In this episode, I sit down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush, who has shifted his focus from fixing fractures to preventing them. Together, we dive into the flaws of the traditional DEXA scan, why your T-score might not reflect your actual fracture risk, and the power of a better diagnostic: ...
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