Is the healthcare system really working for you — or against you?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Gross to explore why our current healthcare model is broken and what that means for women navigating osteoporosis, bone loss, and healthy aging.

Too often, patients are handed a prescription with little explanation, pressured into bone drugs, and given fear-based warnings instead of root-cause solutions. Dr. Gross pulls back the curtain on how Big Pharma, insurance companies, and outdated training created a system that prioritizes pills over prevention.

We also talk about how functional medicine offers a more empowering path—focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and individualized care that actually supports long-term bone health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the U.S. healthcare system is “broken” for both patients and doctors
• How “evidence-based medicine” often means “evidence-biased”
• The pressure women face to take bone drugs like bisphosphonates and Prolia
• How the economics of insurance shape your doctor’s recommendations
• Why functional medicine and prevention-based care are key to bone strength
• Practical steps to advocate for yourself and your health

Action Steps:

• Ask deeper questions before agreeing to medication
• Invest in prevention: exercise, stress management, nutrient-rich food
• Explore functional medicine to address root causes of bone loss
• Reconsider your insurance model for more personalized care
• Stay informed so you can make confident, empowered decisions

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Debi’s Takeaway:

The system may be broken, but you are not powerless. You can choose prevention, question prescriptions, and seek out providers who see you as a partner in your health — not just a diagnosis.