Are you doing everything right for your bones but still not seeing progress?

Could chronic stress and self-pressure be quietly interfering with your bone health?

What if building stronger bones starts with alignment, not just effort?

In this conversation, we explore why pushing harder is not always the answer for stronger bones. We discuss how chronic stress, self-criticism, emotional overload, and nervous system dysregulation can impact your bone health journey in ways lab markers alone cannot measure.

Elaine shares how her own thyroid diagnosis, health crisis, and major life transitions led her to develop the Get Quiet Way, a practical framework that helps women reduce stress load, reconnect inward, and make more aligned health decisions.

We also unpack how many women spiral on the same medications and protocols for years without reassessing the bigger picture. You will learn how intention, awareness, and self-compassion can influence how your body responds to exercise, nutrition, hormones, and stress.

Topics Covered

00:00 - Episode Start

03:22 – Introduction to Elaine Glass and the Get Quiet Way

05:09 – What the Labyrinth Teaches About Self-Reflection and Healing

10:41 – Lab Tests Versus Inner Awareness

11:16 – Spiraling on the Same Medication and Protocols

12:45 – First Practical Step Toward Change

13:22 – No More Beating Yourself Up

13:22 – When Heavy Weights Feel Like Too Much

18:20 – Leading by Example Even When You Are Not at Your Strongest

21:08 – Building a Personal Self-Care Team

23:22 – Why Sitting Quietly Can Feel Uncomfortable

25:44 – Embracing Uncertainty Instead of Control

34:19 – You Are Not Alone on This Journey

Resources Mentioned

Elaine Glass

Website

https://elaineglass.com

Book

Get Quiet

https://elaineglass.com/book/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/elaineglass.author

Free Resources From Bone Coach™

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Why are so many women losing bone during menopause, even when they are exercising and taking hormones?

Can gut health influence bone density and fracture risk?

Is stress accelerating bone breakdown after 50?

Many women assume bone loss in menopause is just about declining estrogen.

But losing up to 5 to 7% of bone mass in the first five years is rarely driven by hormones alone.

Microbiome shifts. Chronic inflammation. Elevated cortisol.

In this episode, I speak with Cynthia Thurlow, Nurse Practitioner and menopause expert, about the gut-bone axis and why absorption, immune aging, and stress biology matter for midlife bone health.

If you are doing everything right but still losing bone, this conversation will help you understand what may be missing.

Topics Covered

00:00 – Introduction to The Menopause Gut

06:31 – What Happens During Perimenopause and Menopause

11:41 – Labs and Markers That Matter in Midlife

14:27 – How Estrogen Decline Impacts Gut and Bone Health

23:20 – The Gut-Bone Axis and Osteoimmunology

24:30 – Why Hormone Therapy Alone May Not Be Enough

28:23 – “I’m Doing Everything Right” and Still Osteopenic

29:40 – Stress, Trauma, and Cortisol’s Impact on Bone

33:00 – Immune Aging and Inflammation in Menopause

37:35 – Practical Gut Support Strategies

Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/why-youre-losing-bone-after-50-even-if-youre-doing-everything-right-w-cynthia-thurlow-themenopausegut-menopause-perimenopause-everydaywellnesspodcast

The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow

https://www.cynthiathurlow.com

Everyday Wellness Podcast

https://www.cynthiathurlow.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

https://themenopausegut.com/book-bonus

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=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart

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How do you overcome fear after an osteoporosis diagnosis?

Can a mindset shift transform suffering into strength and resilience?

What lessons from extreme adversity can help you navigate health challenges with confidence?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, fearful, or uncertain after an osteoporosis diagnosis, this episode is for you.

I sat down with Akshay Nanavati, Marine Corps veteran, Antarctic explorer, endurance athlete, and author of Fearvana, to explore how embracing fear and suffering can lead to resilience, growth, and transformation. Akshay has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from combat in Iraq, depression, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then, he has built a global business, run ultramarathons, climbed the Himalayas, spent ten days in darkness and isolation, and skied across one of the world’s largest ice caps, losing two fingers to frostbite in Antarctica.

Together, we discuss how fear can become an ally, how suffering can unlock purpose, and how these lessons apply to individuals navigating osteoporosis and other life-altering diagnoses. This conversation offers a powerful mindset framework for facing uncertainty, reclaiming strength, and building resilience in both health and life.

Topics Covered

00:00 – Episode Start

00:14 – Kevin Introduces Akshay Nanavati and His Extraordinary Journey

03:48 – Overcoming Drug Addiction, PTSD, and Depression

05:00 – Antarctica: One of the Harshest Environments on Earth

05:00 – Embracing Suffering and What It Reveals

10:00 – Why Courage Requires Fear

10:00 – The Emotional Impact of an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

10:00 – Reframing Fear and Pain as Allies

10:00 – Navigating Fear After a Diagnosis

10:00 – A Powerful Framework for Addressing Any Challenge, Including Osteoporosis

15:00 – “Everything Worthwhile I’ve Done, I’ve Been Terrified”

15:00 – Gratitude, Vision, and Finding Light in Darkness

15:00 – Turning Struggle into Opportunity and Growth

20:00 – Lessons from Fearvana and the Pursuit of Meaning

40:52 – Where to Find and Connect with Akshay Nanavati

Resources Mentioned

Shownotes@https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-overcome-fear-after-an-osteoporosis-w-akshay-nanavati-fearvana-akshaynana

Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Akshay Nanavati

https://www.fearvana.com

Instagram

@fearvana

Free Resources From Bone Coach™

=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)

=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart

=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team

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