The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast

Still losing bone even though you’re taking calcium?
Struggling with bloating, IBS, or digestive issues alongside osteoporosis?
Wondering if your gut could be quietly impacting your bone density?
Then this episode is for you.
I sat down with gut health specialist and HealthyGut.com founder Steven Wright, who overcame severe IBS after years of navigating both conventional and alternative medicine, and we explored the connection between gut health and bone remodeling.
We discuss how poor digestion, low stomach acid, microbiome imbalance, chronic inflammation, and low levels of the short-chain fatty acid butyrate may contribute to bone loss, and the foundational steps that may help restore balance.
Topics Covered

00:00 – Episode Start
02:46 – Steven’s IBS Story & Breaking Point
06:09 – The Specific Carbohydrate Diet
09:46 – The Gut-Bone Health Connection
10:12 – Microbiome & Bone Remodeling
12:34 – Stomach Acid & Mineral Absorption
17:12 – Short Chain Fatty Acids Explained
18:15 – Butyrate & Chronic Disease
23:01 – Carnivore & Vegan Diet Risks
25:24 – Why Probiotics Aren’t Enough
26:30 – Why Butyrate May Be Missing
29:05 – Tributyrin Explained
35:47 – Step-by-Step Gut Optimization
38:46 – Where to Find/Connect with Steven Wright

Resources Mentioned
https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/is-your-gut-causing-bone-loss-what-most-osteoporosis-plans-miss-w-steven-wright-kalish-functional-medicine-institute-gut-health-specialist

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The information contained within this episode should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

Bone Coach™ Health and Wellness - Joining us today to explore sleep, circadian rhythm, and their connection to bone health is Mollie Eastman.
Mollie Eastman is the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill and host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. With a background in behavioral change and chronobiology, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals optimize their sleep through technology, accountability, and strategic lifestyle shifts. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, Mollie created the program she wished existed — one that teaches sleep as a trainable skill.
She has coached high performers across industries, partnered with luxury hotels and lifestyle brands, and has appeared on over 150 podcasts. Mollie is passionate about helping people reclaim agency over their sleep and understand how circadian rhythm influences nearly every system in the body.
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Topics Covered
00:00 – Episode Start
02:01 – Why Sleep Is Critical for Bone Repair and Remodeling
02:19 – Dizziness, Balance, and Fracture Risk
04:22 – Circadian Rhythm Explained: Stability Through Light and Dark
09:00 – The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and the Body’s Master Clock
11:17 – The Indoor Problem: 93% of Time Spent Indoors
14:48 – Light Exposure, Melatonin, and Hormone Timing
18:09 – The “Hand Test” for True Darkness at Night
22:45 – Blue Light, Screens, and Evening Melatonin Suppression
25:16 – Cortisol vs. Melatonin: The Hormonal Dance
29:09 – Morning Light and Circadian Reset
32:45 – Sleep Apnea Risk in Perimenopause and Post-Menopause
33:26 – CPAP, Oral Appliances, and Modern Sleep Solutions
39:00 – Wearables and Sleep Tracking for Early Detection
42:23 – Where to Find Mollie Eastman
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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/why-sleep-is-the-most-overlooked-health-pillar-w-mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill
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Bone Coach™ Health and Wellness – Joining us today to discuss why injuries keep coming back, the truth about inflammation, and the foundational cellular healing cycle is Dr. Christine Smith, Doctor of Chiropractic and functional medicine practitioner with extensive experience in regenerative medicine and complex chronic conditions.
With a clinical focus on cellular repair, inflammation regulation, and long-term resilience, Dr. Smith helps patients understand how stress, toxins, and environmental burden can interrupt the body’s natural healing processes. Her work bridges biomechanics, functional medicine, and regenerative therapies to support optimal recovery and performance.
In this episode, we explore why healing is not linear, how inflammation is often misunderstood, and how the cellular healing cycle impacts bone health, injury prevention, and long-term vitality.
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Topics Covered
0:00:00 – Episode start  
0:07:00 – Why healing feels like “two steps forward, one step back”  
0:08:52 – Healing is cyclical, not linear  
0:09:00 – The foundational cellular healing cycle explained  
0:09:06 – Hemostasis: stopping bleeding and assessing the environment  
0:09:18 – Inflammation: bringing immune “workers” to clear debris  
0:09:30 – Assimilation and remodeling phases of healing  
0:09:40 – Cellular permeability and immune cell access  
0:10:05 – Why athletes keep getting re-injured
0:12:55 – Allostatic load, cortisol, and how stress accelerates bone loss  
0:17:21 – Bones as living tissue, endocrine organs, and part of the immune system  
0:17:43 – Wolff’s Law and how bones respond to pressure
0:18:05 – How we train bone through mechanical loading  
0:18:30 – Why movement sends signals to living bone tissue  
0:24:55 – Most overlooked part of healing in healthcare: emotions and the subconscious mind  
0:26:10 – Regenerative medicine (prolotherapy, PRP, stem cells)
0:32:15 – The role of meditation in healing and changing brain–body biochemistry  
0:35:04 – What meditation really is: “mental waste removal” and observing your thoughts  
0:39:02 – Who Dr. Smith typically works with and the common injury–gut–stress pattern  
0:46:17 – Where to find Dr. Christine Smith
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Bone Coach™ Health and Wellness — Joining us today to explore nitric oxide and its connection to bone health, cardiovascular function, and healthy aging is Brendan Vermeire.
Brendan Vermeire is a functional medicine practitioner, educator, and founder of Metabolic Solutions LLC. With a deep focus and research on nitric oxide physiology, cardiometabolic health, and chronic disease prevention, Brendan has dedicated his career to understanding how cellular signaling impacts energy, circulation, bone remodeling, and long-term resilience. Through clinical work and education, he helps bridge emerging research with practical application to support optimal health and aging.
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Topics Covered

00:00 – Episode Start  
04:38 – Brendan’s Journey into Health & Functional Medicine  
08:27 – What Is Nitric Oxide and Why It Matters  
10:07 – Nitric Oxide Beyond Performance and Sexual Health  
11:38 – How Nitric Oxide Is Produced in the Body  
11:43 – The Nitrate Pathway vs. Arginine Pathway  
14:07 – Aging, Inflammation, and Nitric Oxide Decline  
18:24 – Nitric Oxide and Bone Health  
19:39 – Lifestyle Ways to Naturally Boost Nitric Oxide  
21:43 – Salivary Nitrite Testing and Measuring Levels  
25:56 – Practical Application and Supplementation  
29:09 – Chronic Disease, Cardiovascular Risk & Women’s Health  
30:59 – Closing Thoughts on Smarter Healing  
33:22 – Where to Find Bernard Vermiere
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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/how-nitric-oxide-impacts-bone-formation-brain-health-recovery-w-berkeley-life-brendan-vermeire-metabolic-solutions
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Bone Coach™ Health and Wellness - Joining us today to explore posture and its connection to bone health is Dr. Krista Burns.
Dr. Krista Burns is the Founder of the American Posture Institute, author of The Posture Principles, and a TEDx speaker. She holds two doctoral degrees as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Doctor of Health Administration, and is leading the charge against postural decline.
She serves as an adjunct professor at Everglades University, teaching public health to master’s students. Dr. Krista has been featured on major media outlets, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News Radio, and Global Woman Magazine, and has spoken on prestigious stages such as the World Congress of Neurology and Neurological Disorders and the World Congress of Falls and Postural Stability. She was recognized as a Top 100 Doctor by the Global Summits Institute and is the host of the International Posture Symposium.

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Topics Covered
00:00 – Episode Start
04:15 – Why Posture Is More Than “Standing Up Straight”
07:30 – A Career-Ending Injury and a New Focus on Posture
11:45 – How Posture Impacts Bone Health
15:20 – Forward Head Posture and Spinal Load
19:10 – Posture, Balance, and Fall Risk
23:40 – Hyperkyphosis and Vertebral Fractures
27:30 – Posture and Brain Function
32:10 – Breathing, Nervous System, and Alignment
36:45 – Technology and Modern Postural Decline
42:20 – Simple Posture Exercises for Daily Life
47:10 – Posture and Aging
51:30 – Closing Thoughts on Alignment and Longevity
55:00 – Where to Find Dr. Krista Burns
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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/your-posture-may-be-aging-you-faster-than-you-think-w-dr-krista-burns-posture-american-posture-institute-the-posture-principles
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