🎉 It’s my birthday week, and I’m celebrating with you! Enjoy extra savings on my Fullscript shop November 11–14: https://us.fullscript.com/s/mbissinger/shop If you have arthritis or ongoing joint pain, you may find yourself avoiding exercise because movement hurts. But when you also have osteoporosis, becoming less active can create another challenge: maintaining strong bones, muscles, and balance. The good news? There are many ways to support joint health and keep moving. In this episode, I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Micah Yu from my last Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health Summit. Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who understands arthritis

Are you always tired even after a full night’s sleep? Do you rely on coffee or sugar to get through the day, or put off activities because you just don’t have the energy? You shouldn’t automatically dismiss persistent fatigue as a normal part of aging. And some of the underlying factors that affect your energy may also have implications for your bone health. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic physician who specializes in chronic fatigue and post-viral conditions. We explore potential root causes of ongoing exhaustion, including hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, and chronic infections. We also

Are you experiencing poor sleep, anxiety, or stress even when your basic bloodwork looks normal? These concerns are common for women during and after menopause, but they don’t have to be something you simply accept. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Doni Wilson, naturopathic doctor, clinical nutritionist, bestselling author, and women’s health expert, to explore how stress, sleep, and other changes can relate to bone health and overall well-being. We discuss how cortisol and the nervous system may influence sleep and mood, and why personalized testing and care can be helpful. Dr. Doni also shares practical approaches involving nutrition, recovery

You may be exercising, watching your nutrition, and taking steps to protect your bones, but are you paying attention to the things that can make your efforts more effective? On this World Osteoporosis Day episode, I’m joined by my husband, Dr. Craig Bissinger, to share the often-overlooked pieces of a comprehensive bone-health plan. We discuss bone turnover testing, why comparing DEXA results matters, and exercise components beyond lifting weights. We also explore nutrition, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, protein, and the connection between stress, happiness, and bones. The best part? You don’t have to change everything at once. Small, consistent steps can

Fear and confusion have surrounded hormone therapy for decades, especially since the Women’s Health Initiative. But what really happened, what did the research show, and how did those findings shape the way women think about hormones today? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Felice Gersh, a double board-certified OB-GYN and integrative medicine physician, to discuss the history, the research, and the ongoing debate around hormone therapy and bone health. We talk about why estrogen matters for bones, Dr. Gersh’s take on what was misunderstood in the Women’s Health Initiative, and why she believes progesterone deserves more attention in the bone-health

You want to exercise for stronger bones, but with so much conflicting advice, how do you know what really works? Lift heavy, wear a weighted vest, jump, use vibration platforms, try special bone-building devices…how do you know which advice is supported by research? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lora Giangregorio, a bone health and exercise science researcher, to separate the science from the hype. She is a professor and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science at the University of Waterloo. She also leads the Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab and serves on

When we talk about osteoporosis, we often think about women, but men can develop osteoporosis too. And because it’s frequently overlooked, many men don’t discover they have a bone-health problem until after a fracture. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Forfa, a medical doctor who was diagnosed with osteoporosis at just 37 after experiencing 13 fractures in 10 years. His experience led him to investigate the underlying factors affecting his bone health and ultimately turn things around. We talk about why osteoporosis can be missed in men, potential risk factors including low testosterone, certain medications, malabsorption, alcohol, and lifestyle

Did you know that Pilates could help you build strength, improve balance, and move with more confidence without compromising your bones? In this episode, I’m joined by physical therapist and Pilates expert Dr. Lisa Grimmer to explore how we can safely combine Pilates with strength training for osteoporosis. We talk about why traditional Pilates exercises may need modifications, why avoiding spinal flexion matters, and how strength training can provide the additional stimulus our bones need over time. Dr. Lisa also shares how to approach progression, balance, active warm-ups, and multidirectional movement. She demonstrates several Pilates-inspired exercises you can do at home,

What should you do after an osteoporosis diagnosis? There is so much information online about bone health, and it can be overwhelming to figure out what is safe and what is necessary. In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime colleague and patient advocate Sally Fullman to answer some of the most common osteoporosis questions we hear from our community. We talk about where to start after an osteoporosis diagnosis, looking for root causes, and building the right care team. We also dive into calcium from food versus supplements, the types of calcium I prefer, what to know about strontium, and

Could being happier actually be good for your bones? Happiness may seem unrelated to bone health, but research suggests there’s a fascinating connection between our emotional well-being, stress, and physical health.  In this conversation, I sit down with my mentor and one of the world’s leading happiness experts, Marci Shimoff, to explore why happiness deserves a place in your bone-health journey and how you can become happier, even when life gets difficult. Marci is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, and her work has profoundly influenced the way I teach happiness.