Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Today Debi welcomes Irma Jennings, an established Osteoporosis Patient Navigator, to discuss how women don't know what they don't know when it comes to their osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis and why you need an individualized approach.

Irma has over 13 years of specialized experience in bone health and as a holistic bone coach, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based education on bone health, ensuring her clients are well-informed about osteoporosis management. Listen today as she discusses stress, the importance of community, mental health and why you have to have all the ingredients for your bones.

Join Debi and Irma as they speak about medication and the missing pieces in your health as well as what happens when you just ask Dr. Google.

Key  Takeaways:
[3:05] Women don’t know what they don’t know
[4:22] Information overload
[6:39] Dr. Google
[11:58] Individualized approach
[14:08] Looking at the studies
[16:25] You have to have all the ingredients
[17:43]Community
[18:41] Stress
[19:59] It’s the training
[20:42] It’s the whole pie
[24:28] Getting your DEXA sooner
[25:58] REMS Echolight
[27:24]Medication
[33:18] What are the missing pieces

Where to Find Guest:
Website

Memorable Quotes:
"It takes so many different ingredients to look at bone health.” [16:44] -Irma

"Are we brave enough to rewrite our story.” [21:37] -Irma

"It's really important that you have someone on your side.” [38:53] - Debi

 "Go into your doctors office with brave respect.” [40:10]-Debi

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

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