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- Are you worried about your bone health but can't seem to get enough exercise in? Or maybe you have a parent or loved one in their 80s who you're watching lose strength and you feel completely helpless? Here's what you can do.
We cover:
The landmark study that reduced hip fractures by 46% using just three everyday foods
Why calcium supplements alone are missing a critical piece of the puzzle
What happens to your muscles and bones when protein intake drops too low
The truth about vegans, vegetarians, and fracture risk based on the actual data
Why chasing your DEXA score might be the wrong goal entirely
Dr. Sandra Iuliano is a nutritionist and internationally renowned researcher from the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on nutrition and exercise across the lifespan; specifically, to improve musculoskeletal health including studying the effects of exercise and calcium in bone growth in children, vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone loss in adults and food-based approaches to prevent falls, fractures and malnutrition in older adults in aged-care. Former World Age Group Triathlon Champion. Over 50 years of competitive sport participation.
Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2364
Healthy Ageing Project
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Email: sandraib@unimelb.edu.au
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07/31/2026 | 28 mins.Did you start taking progesterone and now confused if you are supposed to take it every day or only for two weeks?
Or maybe you don't have a uterus anymore, and you keep going back and forth on whether you should take it anyway or just leave it? You heard there are both risks and benefits and not sure what to do?
We cover:
How to take progesterone if you're cycling
What to do when progesterone gives you two great weeks of sleep, but told to stop for two weeks.
Continuous versus cyclic, and how to tell which one your body would prefer
The latest information about progesterone and cancer, heart, and dementia risk
What I would personally do about progesterone if I didn't have a uterus
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07/27/2026 | 1h 14 mins.Are you overwhelmed by all the things you need to do to make your bones stronger? Doing the right kind of exercise, eating more protein, getting your vitamins and minerals, hormones, sleep…how are you supposed to fit it all in? Would you like to know how…in just 3 minutes a day?
We cover:
Why the exercises you think are building bone probably aren't
The one type of movement that can grow bone density in just minutes a day
What your DEXA scan is telling you and, more importantly, what it's missing
Why osteopenia doesn't have to be a diagnosis you fear
The free app built directly from clinical trial research that makes this stupidly easy to start
Dr Tracey Clissold has over 30 years of academic experience as a lecturer and researcher in Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition and Women's Health. She is currently a lecturer at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in New Zealand and is a nutrition consultant for national and international athletes and coaches. Tracey completed a PhD at Auckland University of Technology and created OSTEO-GAINS - a women's bone health app. Tracey previously represented New Zealand in distance running, winning several national and international marathon titles, including winning the New Zealand Auckland Marathon four times.
Contact Tracey Clissold:
Website: https://osteo-gains.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osteogains
Email: info@osteogains.com
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07/24/2026 | 1h 6 mins.Do you have ADHD, or think you have ADHD and you're really having a hard time withthis menopause thing? You seemed to have managed just fine, until perimenopause came along and wondering if this is your brains new normal? Have you been struggling with brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and feeling like you just can't keep it together, and wondering if it's menopause or something more?
We cover:
Why perimenopause can unmask ADHD that's been hiding your whole life, and how to tell the difference between the two
How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone directly affect your brain's ability to focus, regulate emotions, and stay motivated
The hormone therapy conversation you should be having in your 30s, not after you've already fallen apart
The most powerful tool for the ADHD brain, and how to get it
The three non-negotiables Dr. Brighten uses with her own patients to protect brain health through the transition
Dr. Jolene Brighten is an internationally renowned hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and founder of Dr. Brighten Essentials, a women's health supplement company. Board-certified in naturopathic endocrinology, a certified menopause specialist, and sex counselor, she's the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal.
Book: ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD https://amzn.to/4frJ8z5
Contact Dr. Jolene Brighten:
Website: https://drbrighten.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjolenebrighten
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07/20/2026 | 53 mins.Do you get random itching, your heart races after you eat, or you get hives out of nowhere and have no idea why?
Have you been told it's just stress or anxiety, but deep down you know something else is going on?
We cover:
What histamine actually is and why so many midlife women are dealing with it without even knowing it
How perimenopause and menopause can slowly ramp up your histamine response and what the early signs look like
The surprising connection between cortisol, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and why you can't seem to calm down
Which common "healthy" foods might be making things worse, and what actually helped Natalie get her body back
The supplement and lifestyle protocol Natalie used to go from covered in hives to back in control
Natalie Jill is a high-performance coach, licensed master sports nutritionist, and fitness expert who helps women redefine aging through mindset and metabolic health. After decades of working in fitness, she faced her own series of medical challenges that forced her to completely rebuild her body and mindset from the ground up.
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