The Better Podcast with Dr. Stephanie Estima

In this episode of BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause, Dr. Doug Lucas (double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis specialist) joins Dr. Stephanie Estima for a clear, myth-busting conversation on bone loss—what’s actually driving it, and what you can do to protect (and improve) bone strength across every decade of life.

You’ll hear why many women start seeing bone decline earlier than expected, how chronic under-eating and dieting can quietly worsen risk, and how big life seasons like pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect bone density. They also dig into hormones, bone-supportive nutrition (including the “boron + prunes” conversation), and the training mistakes that can backfire—plus what effective bone-building lifting really looks like. The episode includes an easy-to-follow roadmap covering weighted vests, GLP-1s, and where bone medications fit into the bigger picture.

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