“I always tell people that a diagnosis of osteoporosis is an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to look at your life, see what changes you can make, and then the rest of your life becomes so much more empowering.”
–Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC
Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness trainer. She has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach.
She is the author of Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide, and the creator of the Happy Bones, Happy Life online program. Margie has lectured to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, and women’s groups throughout the country. She has been featured in the New York Times, Menopause Management, and OB-GYN News, and contributed to numerous health and fitness books.
This is the 200th episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast. Margie interviews two women, Fern Eatroff and Lorraine Garnier, who share their inspiring osteoporosis stories. There are wonderful lessons to be learned from their experiences.
Links
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Marodyne Low-Intensity Vibration Unit that Fern used (use coupon code MB200 for $200 off)
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Fern Eatroff – Route to Health Coaching – email – featroff@gmail.com
Timestamps
[01:47] Fern, the Beginning
[13:44] Stress and Its Correlation with Bone Loss
[21:47] Fern’s Last-Minute Advice
[23:20] Rain, Her Story
[38:50] Fatigue and Surgery – Did it Go Away?
[47:19] Silver Linings
Lastly, in case you missed it, check out last week’s podcast:
Episode #199 | Bone Turnover Markers and Osteoporosis
DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.