Reclaiming Strength: Building a Positive Vision After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Reclaiming Strength: Building a Positive Vision After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Author: Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation January 23, 2025 Duration: 0:00
Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, sat down with Jenna Zaffino, a board-certified health and wellness coach, to discuss building a powerful vision for wellbeing after an osteoporosis diagnosis. Receiving such a diagnosis can be daunting, but it can also be a transformative opportunity to prioritize health and create a fulfilling life. Jenna shares how a diagnosis often creates fear and uncertainty, but it doesn’t have to define your future. She emphasizes acknowledging that initial fear while also exploring what brings joy and meaning to life.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Sarcopenia and Aging: Understanding Muscle Loss and Bone Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Kids & Bone Health: Building Strong Bones for Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, delves into the crucial role of bone health during childhood with guest Dr. David Weber, MD, Medical Director at the Center for Bone Health at The Children’s…
Sports Dietitian Reveals Her Playbook for Better Bone Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD, to discuss how physical activity and nutritional intake directly affect bone health. Angie grew up as a competitive dancer and sw…
Nutritional Approaches to Bone Health with Dr. John Neustadt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dr. John Neustadt joins BHOF CEO Claire Gill on this episode of Bone Talk to delve into the crucial role of nutrition in bone health and osteoporosis prevention. He shares invaluable insights and practical tips on how to…
Fall Prevention and Hip Protection with Natasha Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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