Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 70, host Debi Robinson dives into a crucial and deeply personal topic: the powerful connection between gut and bone health. This solo episode uncovers some of the hidden factors influencing bone loss and empowers listeners to take control of their bone health.

Today Debi highlights specific conditions like inflammation and stress, detailing how they contribute to bone deterioration. She also explores the significant impact of digestive support medications and how they may lead to further gut issues and, consequently, bone loss.

As Debi delves deeper, she shares the enlightening realization that addressing the physical symptoms is only a part of the solution. The episode touches on the importance of understanding your emotional and psychological well being and the role they could play in gut health. Debi provides actionable advice on how to begin to reprogram past emotional trauma to foster long-term healing and improve overall well-being.

Key  Takeaways:
[0:51] Why this topic today
[1:29] 7 root causes of bone loss
[1:33] Inflammation
[1:55] Stress
[3:05] Other causes
[4:15] What I've noticed lately
[6:15] Digestive support medications
[7:52] Deeper gut issues and bone loss
[11:45] The Why and the Trust
[13:34] The big A-Ha
[13:58] The unseen aspects of gut health
[15:22] The personality of many women with gut health
[18:54] How to reprogram our younger self

 Memorable Quotes:
"Stress can also be stress in our body. Where are there things happening in our body that is stressful for our system? That is causing our bones to release the minerals they store in order to manage the condition that’s happening inside?" [2:01]

"Stress is not just what happens in your mind its also what happens in your body and its one of the root causes of bone loss." [2:58]

"We are a mind body complex, we are not just this physical body." [16:23]

"Starting to pay attention to the skeletons in your closet is really critical to your current skeleton." [20:39]

[It's about dealing with the skeletons in your closet so you can uncover the why." [24:10]

"When we manage the stress of the mind, we manage the biochemistry, we manage what happens downstream, and that’s in your body, in your beautiful bones." [25:33]

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

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