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 immediate focus is placed entirely on shifting the T-score on a bone...
Jun 04, 2026•34 min•Season 1Ep. 168
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 herself and pursue a root-cause, lifestyle-based approach to bone health. Together, De...
May 28, 2026•57 min•Season 1Ep. 167
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 best and the worst times in women’s bone health history. She breaks down the fear...
May 21, 2026•21 min•Season 1Ep. 166
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 influence bone density—and why women need more individualized, proactive support ...
May 14, 2026•47 min•Season 1Ep. 165
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. Doug explains how bone is constantly being broken down and rebuilt—and wh...
May 08, 2026•49 min•Season 1Ep. 164
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 active role in preventing bone loss before it leads to fractures. This conversa...
Apr 30, 2026•51 min•Season 1Ep. 163
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. This conversation goes far beyond weight loss. It connects gut health, blood sugar balance, and met...
Apr 23, 2026•50 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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. From “chronic skin failure” to the emotional impact of how we see ourselves, this conversation reframe...
Apr 16, 2026•58 min
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 DEXA scan, often without understanding its limitations or being giv...
Apr 09, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 explains how he began his career running thousands of bone densi...
Apr 02, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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 to his current mission of education and prevention. He introduces...
Mar 26, 2026•50 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast , Debi Robinson sits down with regenerative medicine physician Dr. Hilda Maldonado to discuss the powerful relationship between menopause, thyroid health, metabolism, and overall vitality. Many women experience thyroid symptoms for the first time during perimenopause or menopause, often feeling fatigued, foggy, or metabolically sluggish even when their thyroid lab tests appear normal. Dr. Maldonado explains why these symptoms are not random...
Mar 19, 2026•45 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In Part 2 of Debi Robinson’s conversation with Dr. Wendy Warner, the discussion goes deeper into the limitations of bone density testing, the real drivers of bone loss, and why many women are being unnecessarily pressured into medication. Debi shares a recent case of a woman whose severe scoliosis likely distorted her DEXA scan results—yet those numbers were being used to push additional medications. Dr. Warner explains why DEXA scans can sometimes produce misleading readings and why newer techn...
Mar 12, 2026•34 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Wendy Warner to unpack how modern osteoporosis management took shape — and where it may have gone wrong. From the introduction of DEXA scans in the 1990s to the widespread use of bisphosphonates like Fosamax, this episode explores how bone density became the primary focus of care — often without fully understanding long-term consequences. Dr. Warner explains why DEXA scans measure mineral density — not bone streng...
Mar 04, 2026•41 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this powerful and personal solo episode, Debi Robinson pulls back the curtain on what she calls “The Bad Business of Osteoporosis.” Not bad as in evil — but bad as in broken. Debi shares the heartbreaking pattern she sees every day: women receive a DEXA scan, are handed a T-score, and are immediately prescribed medication — without discussion of diet, stress, muscle mass, gut health, inflammation, hormones, balance, or lifestyle. This episode explores how the current osteoporosis model became...
Feb 26, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 154
In Part 2 of this important two-part conversation, Debi Robinson continues her discussion with Dr. Nick Birch, a former spinal surgeon who began questioning conventional bone density testing after decades of surgical experience. While Part 1 explored the limitations of DEXA scans and the difference between bone density and bone strength, this episode goes deeper into the broader implications: informed consent, the blind spots of specialty medicine, polypharmacy, and why bone health must be viewe...
Feb 19, 2026•42 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Nick Birch, a former spinal surgeon from the UK who began questioning conventional bone assessment tools after years of surgical experience. Dr. Birch shares how DEXA scans often indicated “good bone density,” yet during surgery he encountered bone that was structurally weak and unable to securely hold surgical hardware. This clinical disconnect led him to question whether bone density alone truly reflects fracture risk. T...
Feb 12, 2026•29 min•Season 1Ep. 152
In this episode, Debi Robinson welcomes Chris Burres, a scientist and longevity researcher, for a fascinating conversation about mitochondrial health and why it plays such a critical role in aging, energy, balance, and bone health. While mitochondria are often described as “the powerhouse of the cell,” this episode explores what that really means as we age. Chris explains how oxidative stress and chronic inflammation damage mitochondria over time, accelerating aging and contributing to issues li...
Feb 05, 2026•52 min•Season 1Ep. 151
This milestone Episode 150 is a powerful solo conversation with Debi Robinson that reframes how we think about osteoporosis and bone loss. Debi shares a perspective that changed her own work profoundly: there are over 150 documented causes of bone loss. When bone loss is viewed through this lens, osteoporosis is no longer a mystery, a personal failure, or an inevitable result of aging — it becomes a multi-system condition with many opportunities for intervention. In this episode, Debi explains w...
Jan 29, 2026•56 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode, Debi Robinson welcomes back Dr. Lorraine Maita, widely known as the hormone harmonizer and detoxifier , for a grounded and clarifying conversation about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and bone health. While hormones can be powerful tools for supporting bone density, muscle mass, and overall vitality, they do not work effectively in isolation. Dr. Maita explains why digestion, detoxification, inflammation control, gut health, and stress regulation must be address...
Jan 22, 2026•49 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Travel is often seen as relaxing and rejuvenating, but for the body — especially the bones — it can be surprisingly stressful. In this episode, Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a quintuple board-certified physician who integrates cellular science with Ayurvedic medicine, to explore how travel affects bone health at a deeper level. From prolonged sitting and dehydration to disrupted digestion, sleep, and stress hormones, this conversation sheds light on the hidden ways travel can...
Jan 16, 2026•51 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this solo episode, Debi Robinson speaks directly to women who have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis and left feeling afraid, fragile, or unsure how to move forward. Debi explores how osteoporosis became a widespread diagnosis, why the DEXA scan does not tell the full story about fracture risk, and how fear itself can quietly accelerate bone loss. She challenges the idea that a number on a scan defines your future and offers a calmer, more empowering perspective on bone health. T...
Jan 08, 2026•33 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In this follow-up conversation with Dr. Anil Bajnath, MD, Debi Robinson explores how precision medicine can be used not to “bio-hack” the body, but to bio-harmonize it — restoring balance, resilience, and clarity in the bone health journey. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all recommendations or waiting for disease to show up on a DEXA scan, this episode focuses on understanding the body’s internal signals earlier. Dr. Bajnath explains how stress, gut health, blood sugar regulation, sleep qu...
Jan 01, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In this episode, Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Anil Bajnath, MD, a board-certified physician and leader in precision medicine, to explore how personalized healthcare is reshaping the future of bone health and osteoporosis prevention. Rather than waiting for bone loss to appear on a DEXA scan, precision medicine focuses on identifying the root biological drivers of bone loss years earlier—chronic inflammation, mitochondrial decline, hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, immune aging, and cellul...
Dec 26, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, Debi sits down with Jennifer Payeur, holistic health practitioner, cancer thriver, and founder of Nature Provides. Jennifer shares her remarkable healing journey — from chronic illness and a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to discovering the regenerative intelligence of embryonic plant stem cells. This conversation dives deep into how plant stem cells detoxify the body, support the nervous system, restore cellular communication, and enhance tissu...
Dec 18, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this powerful and enlightening episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimee Duffy, triple-board-certified functional medicine physician and regenerative health expert, to uncover the deeper biochemical, hormonal, and cellular factors driving bone loss. Dr. Duffy shares how chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, gut dysfunction, emotional trauma, immune imbalance, and mitochondrial decline all impact the body’s ability to repair — including the repair of your bones. We talk about the connection between...
Dec 11, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Brown, medical anthropologist, clinical nutritionist, and founder of Better Bones, to unravel the truth behind modern osteoporosis care. We explore how the DEXA scan became the gold standard—despite its limitations—and why so many women are being mislabeled as “high risk” when the full picture of bone strength has never been evaluated. Dr. Brown brings a rare combination of science, global anthropology, and decades of clinical r...
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 142
The holidays are meant for joy, connection, and celebration — but for many women managing bone health issues with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this season can feel stressful and full of temptation. In this solo episode, Debi shares her Holiday Survival Guide for Osteoporosis , offering empowering tips to help you enjoy the festivities without compromising your bone health. You’ll learn how to make smart food swaps, manage stress, and keep inflammation down while still indulging in the flavors and...
Nov 27, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 helps women...
Nov 20, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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, di...
Nov 13, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 139
