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Episode 23 - "Rebuilding the Scaffold: From Survival to Strength (Part 2)"

The Slow Kitchen Podcast

The Slow Kitchen Podcast
Episode 23 - "Rebuilding the Scaffold: From Survival to Strength (Part 2)"
Apr 29, 2026 Season 1 Episode 23
Cat Dillon

"Bone loss isn’t just about calcium.
If it were, more women wouldn’t still be struggling."

What we cover:

  • What’s often missing: absorption, stress physiology, lived history & mechanical load
  • Why bone reflects what your body has lived through—not just what you take
  • How hormones, stress & daily patterns quietly shape bone loss or renewal
  • The core pillars for rebuilding bone strength and capacity

Key takeaway:
Bone is living, responsive tissue.
Your body is always asking: am I safe enough to build?

Mentioned:
REMS: radiation-free ultrasound for bone density + quality (save $25)
Power Plate: gentle vibration training to support strength, balance & bone loading

🌿 Free Bone Health Blindspots Guide
A grounded look at what’s often missed in bone loss, stress & midlife metabolism—food, minerals, and daily rhythms that actually support rebuilding.
If you’ve been told to “just take calcium” or monitor with scans but still feel unclear, this connects the dots.
👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots


💛 Work With Cat
If your body feels more reactive, tired, or unpredictable lately—there’s a reason.
Inside my work, we look beyond food lists to support your nervous system, metabolism, and hormones together.

🌿 The Midlife Nourishment Collective (formerly known as the Mood & Metabolism Collective)
Inside you’ll find:
• Bone-supportive, blood-sugar-steady recipes + simple meal plans
• Monthly live cooking classes + practical education
• Guidance on protein, minerals, stress & hormones (without overwhelm)
• A supportive space for consistency, questions & connection

🎧 30-Day Carb Clarity Reset
A gentle, step-by-step reset to stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings & support metabolism and bone health—without restriction.

Next: what disrupts bone—and how we begin rebuilding.

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