The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation honors their more than 35-year history with Bone Talk, a podcast and blog that shares inspiring conversations. We examine issues around osteoporosis from diverse perspectives including patients, healthcare providers, caregivers, policy makers, researchers, advocates and innovators. Learn more about bone health, healthy active aging and strategies to protect your ability to live your best life.
EPISODE 78: STRONG BONES FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN: BUILDING STRENGTH, PREVENTING FRACTURES, AND AGING WELL
On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill talks with physical therapist and health coach Lisa Hamilton, PT, DPT, NBC-HWC about why midlife is such a critical window for bone health. Their conversation focuses on how women can take proactive steps to build strength, prevent fractures, and stay active and independent as they age. Midlife offers a powerful opportunity to reset and refocus. By starting where you are and building sustainable habits, it’s possible to create a strong foundation for healthy aging and a better quality of life in the years ahead.
EPISODE 77: STRONG FROM THE INSIDE OUT: WHY PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH MATTERS FOR YOUR BONES
On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD to unpack a topic many overlook in bone health conversations: the pelvic floor. Their discussion reveals how this hidden muscle system plays a critical role in strength, balance, mobility, and fall prevention. The pelvic floor is more than just a support structure. It acts as a foundation for the body, working in coordination with the core, hips, and spine. When functioning properly, it supports organs, controls bladder and bowel function, contributes to sexual health, and stabilizes movement. When it is weak or not functioning correctly, it can increase the risk of falls and fractures.
EPISODE 76: Stronger Together: Navigating Osteoporosis as a Family
Helen and Michelle, a mother and daughter navigating osteoporosis together, join BHOF CEO Claire Gill on the latest episode of Bone Talk. What began as a fall at a summer concert became a turning point that reshaped how their family thinks about bone health. Michelle initially believed her arm could not really be broken after what seemed like a minor fall, but X-rays confirmed the fracture and forced her to reconsider something she had long associated with much older women. Together, Helen and Michelle discuss the role of family history, the importance of self-advocacy, and why bone health should be part of family conversations long before a fracture occurs.
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The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is excited to introduce our new online fundraising platform, Fundraise Your Own Way! It’s an easy, flexible tool that helps you to create a personal page, share your story, and rally others to join you.