Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi talks to Margie Bissinger,  physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer about HPH – health prosperity and happiness. Join them as they discuss what happiness means, what the research shows for people who are happy and how happiness can and does affect the bones. 

Margie has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach. Listen today as she shares how she got into happiness, how stress and negative thoughts can affect you and your bones and what you can do to increase your happiness.

She also chats about her Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health summit and her program Happy Me, Happy Life.

Key  Takeaways:
[1:50] How Margie got into happiness
[3:46] Happiness is a choice
[4:27] What does happiness mean
[5:26] What the research shows about people who are happy
[5:49] Happiness and bones
[6:40] Stress and bone loss
[7:44] Stress is an equally important piece of the puzzle
[9:21] How can we increase our happiness?
[11:43] Happiness habits
[12:43] Three ways to know if you’re being a victim
[14:57] What can we do
[17:17] Forgiveness
[20:26] Negative thoughts
[22:23] Serotonin
[24:18] Vitamin G- gratitude
[25:48] Challenges
[27:00] Her program Happy Me, Happy Life
[28:12] Losing the happy zone
[29:25] Her summit – Natural Approaches for Osteoporosis

Where to Find Guest:
Website
Instagram
Happy Me, Happy Life:  Use coupon code coupon code SBLHAPPY for your community for 50% off

Memorable Quotes:
"We have to bring our mind to the table when we start to talk about bone health.” [9:09] - Debi

"It doesn’t matter where you start, they’ve shown that you are able to increase your happiness." [10:50] - Margie

"Nothing will change unless you bring in change. All of those blame shame and complain, are you speaking without bringing in any action.” [14:25]-Debi

"When you're happier everybody around you is happier and this planet certainly needs more happiness.” [29:03] - Margie

To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:

• Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness
• Website: DebiRobinson.com
• Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program