In today’s episode, we dive into Part 2 of our series on bone health (really musculoskeltal health), this time tackling the importance of movement and physical stimulus. In Part 1, we talked about how important nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, protein, and vitamin D are. But eating the right foods is only half the story; we need to give our bodies a reason to use them.

If you want to build strong, resilient bones, protect your joints, and stay vital through perimenopause, menopause, and life in general, it’s essential to create that physical stimulus.

In this episode, we explore:

* Why nutrition isn’t enough without the physical stimulus

* The truth about collagen supplements

* Those little osteocyte cells — what they are and how we wake them up

* How to use progressive overload (and why you’re already stronger than you think)

* Why “heavy” is relative to you, and how to start where you are

* The difference between weight-bearing exercises and plyometrics,

* If walking, running, and court sports create the impact our bones need

* Why the drop in estrogen impacts not just our bones, but our joints, cartilage, and tendons

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Additional Resources

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In this catch-up episode, I’m sharing all the personal life updates, reflecting on a major 10-year travel milestone, and inviting you to my upcoming FREE live webinar with Complement called: Healthy Aging and the Menopause Transition on Tuesday, September 22nd. You can register for free, and don’t forget to leave some questions below!

In this episode I share a few life updates, including:

* my father’s passing

* my husband’s personal challenge

* my sister’s visit

* my recent diagnosis

* my travel decisions

* my upcoming FREE webinar with Complement on Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Healthy Aging and the Menopause Transition

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👉 Connect with me 1:1 – Get personalized guidance whatever you are looking for.

👉 Read A Year of Compassion – Daily inspiration to help you live with intention, kindness, and clarity.

👉 Check out my Recipe E-Books and my library of On-Demand Cooking Classes for recipes.

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