Welcome to Episode 97 of the Movement Logic Podcast! In this special episode, Laurel and Sarah talk to four women who recently completed the Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity about their experiences. Whether it’s building strength and stability for hiking and biking, reclaiming confidence in their bodies, or surprising themselves with what they can lift, each woman brings a unique and inspiring story. In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Leslie Nelson, a former professional dancer and movement educator from the Berkshires of Massachusetts, who rediscovered strength, resilience, and even more mobility through lifting.
• Julie Wright, a lifelong ballet dancer and psychotherapist based in New York City, who realized that ballet and walking weren’t enough to maintain her bone health — and found empowerment through barbell training.
• Barb Elias, a retired public servant and yoga teacher from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, who worked with her natural hypermobility to build real-world strength that supports her hiking, biking, and day-to-day confidence.
• Susan Saylor, a former civil rights attorney turned yoga teacher in San Francisco, who overcame her hesitations about lifting and built a new relationship with strength training that shows up both on and off the mat.

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old, too inexperienced, or too "not a gym person" to lift heavy and get stronger, these conversations will change your mind.

Important: The cart for Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity closes Saturday, May 10th — so don’t wait! SIGN UP HERE! We won't run this course for another 6 months!

In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel dig into the grift surrounding popular bone health programs, critically analyzing Bones for Life, Bone Coach, and Buff Bones. They introduce the Grift-O-Meter™ scale to rate each program on their misleading tactics and claims about osteoporosis treatment. They conclude by decrying the patronizing nature of some fitness regimes, urging a more empowered and scientifically sound approach.

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00:00 Introduction

11:40 Critique of Bone Density Programs

43:30 Debunking Pseudoscience in Marketing

45:49 Feldenkrais Movements and Bone Health

01:23:43 Understanding Naturopathic Education

01:29:49 Exploring Kevin Ellis' Supplement Company

01:31:22 Osteo IQ: DNA Testing and Bone Health

01:41:20 Buff Bones: A Deep Dive

02:05:36 Outdated Research and Spinal Flexion

02:16:28 Instagram Messaging and Audience Engagement

02:20:52 Strength Training for Bone Density

02:39:49 Lifting Weights in a Patriarchy

Download Your Grift-O-Meter here!

Episode 56 Does Hypermobility Cause Osteoporosis?

Episode 82 Weird Science: When It Doesn’t All Add Up

Episode 90 Capacities for Longevity Part 1: Strength

Episode 91 LIFTMOR, Not Less: An Interview with Belinda Beck

Episode 93 Should You Avoid Spinal Flexion With Osteoporosis

Episode 94 Capacities for Longevity Part 2: Power

Results not Typical Podcast

Decoding the Gurus

Bones For Life

https://bonecoach.com/

https://healthybonesco.com/

https://osteoiq.com/

https://www.integrativenutrition.com/

Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Metabolic Bone Disease

Sleep Duration and Bone Density

Buff Bones

MEDEX-OP

Stop Worrying About Lifting Weights for Bone Density

Laurel’s Response

Osteoporosis Confusion

Squat Alignment

In this insightful episode, Dr. Sarah Court sits down with Dr. Caitlin Casella, PT, DPT, to discuss the evolution and current state of physical therapy. Dr. Casella shares her journey from being a full-time yoga instructor to becoming a PT, the transition from yoga to developing her own physical therapy practice, and her thoughts on the business models in PT clinics today. They delve into the challenges of the current healthcare system, share personal experiences and lessons learned from clinical rotations, and discuss the importance of sustainable career practices to avoid burnout in the industry. This conversation is an invaluable resource for current and prospective PTs, and movement professionals considering a transition into physical therapy.

00:41 Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist

00:56 Transition from Yoga to Physical Therapy

02:59 Starting a PT Clinic

04:15 Clinic Operations and Burnout

05:55 Specialized Services and Classes

07:16 Menopause and Women's Health

09:47 First Experiences with Physical Therapy

13:29 Clinical Rotations and Pandemic Challenges

19:07 Inpatient vs. Outpatient PT

22:43 Cash-Based vs. Insurance-Based Clinics

30:04 Balancing Medicare and Cash Patients

34:21 Private Practice Setup

34:41 Balancing Rates and Burnout

35:09 Recognizing Burnout Signs

38:25 Transitioning to Private Practice

39:51 Challenges in PT Profession

43:47 Advice for Aspiring PTs

48:54 PT School Experience

57:52 Practical Application of PT Education

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Resources:
Practice Human website

Dr. Caitlin Casella on IG