Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast
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.
Stronger Bones Lifestyle Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Podcast
The Truth About Building Strength Safely with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
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 why true strength begins long before you ever pick up a dumbbell.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why “lift heavy” isn’t one-size-fits-all advice for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia
- The importance of connection, communication, and control in building strength with women having bone health issues
- How the back body chain supports posture, balance, and bone strength
- The difference between safe strength and forced intensity
- How to avoid injuries through awareness and progression
- Simple ways to reconnect with your body before increasing load
Action Steps
- Focus on connection before load. Build awareness of your posture, movement, and alignment before adding weight.
- Train your back body. Strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and spine to support your bones and balance.
- Slow down your movements. Time under tension builds more strength—and better form—than rushing reps.
- Listen to your body. Mild soreness means adaptation; sharp pain means stop.
- Work with a specialist. A qualified trainer or yoga therapist can help you progress safely and avoid unnecessary injuries.
Resources and Links
- Learn more: Healthy Gut, Healthy Bones Program
- Work one-on-one with Debi → Book a Consultation
- Follow Carl Reeder for movement and strength training resources
- Listen to more episodes → Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast
“You can’t strengthen what you’re not connected to.”
When you move with awareness and respect your body’s limits, you build not just stronger muscles—but a stronger foundation for life. Safe strength is strong strength.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast for empowering conversations and science-based insights to help you build stronger bones, stronger muscles, and a stronger life.