Building Resilience: Mike Mayo's Path to Stronger Bones

Building Resilience: Mike Mayo's Path to Stronger Bones

Author: Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation January 16, 2024 Duration: 0:00
Mike Mayo, an osteoporosis patient and contributor to the Bone Talk blog, joins BHOF CEO Claire Gill on the latest episode of Bone Talk to discuss his inspiring journey of combating osteoporosis with the help of strength training. In the conversation, Mike shares his experiences, from denial to acceptance and engagement with his condition, highlighting the importance of lifestyle changes for bone health. His story is like so many others who never expected to deal with this type of diagnosis.

Tuning into Bone Talk feels like pulling up a chair to a thoughtful, necessary conversation that often goes unheard. Produced by the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, this podcast moves beyond simple medical advice, weaving together the real human stories and expert insights that define the landscape of bone health. Each episode brings a different voice to the forefront-you might hear a researcher explaining a breakthrough in treatment, a caregiver sharing their daily challenges, or a policy advocate discussing systemic change. It’s this mosaic of perspectives from patients, doctors, innovators, and advocates that gives the discussion its depth and urgency. While osteoporosis is a central focus, the dialogue naturally expands to encompass holistic well-being, nutrition, fitness, and the science of healthy aging. The goal isn’t just to inform but to equip you with practical strategies and a sense of community, emphasizing how protecting bone strength is fundamentally about preserving your independence and capacity for an active life. This isn't a clinical lecture; it's a resource built on genuine conversation, making complex topics accessible and relevant for anyone invested in their long-term health.
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BHOF: A Year In Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On this episode of Bone Talk, Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) talks with Dr. Andrea Singer, Chief Medical Officer for BHOF, to reflect on the work done at BHOF over the past year.
Exercise, Dance and Movement for Bone Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On this episode of Bone Talk, Heidi Skolnik talks with Penelope Wasserman, founder of Million Dollar Bones, a program that aims to educate teens about the importance of bone health, and president of Sea and Flour, a comp…
Fracture-Proof Your Bones with Dr. John Neustadt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Joining us on this episode of Bone Talk is Dr. John Neustadt , a researcher and renowned integrative medical expert. In 2005, he founded Montana Integrative Medicine in Bozeman, Montana, specializing in hard-to-treat, ch…
Men & Bone Health with Dr. Rodrigo J. Valderrábano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill talks to Dr. Rodrigo Valderrábano. His research focus is on metabolic bone disease and during his time as a research fellow at Stanford University, he was awarded the En…
Nutrition Implications for Osteoporosis and Cancer Patients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Joining us on this episode of Bone Talk is Wendy Kaplan, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in oncology, weight management, and endocrinology. She believes that good nutrition before, during and after cance…
Vertebral Compression Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dr. Orlando Ortiz joins us on this episode of Bone Talk to discuss vertebral and spine health. Vertebral compression fractures can happen from too much pressure on the vertebral body. This usually results from a combinat…
The Whole Body Reset with Stephen Perrine and Heidi Skolnik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Stephen Perrine and Heidi Skolnik to discuss their new book, The Whole Body Reset: Your Weight-Loss Plan for a Flat Belly, Optimum Health, and a Body You'll…