Nov 18, 2025
In Part 2 of this essential series, Nicole van Hattem walks you through the exact plan she created after her osteoporosis diagnosis — the experts she worked with, the lifestyle changes she made, and the science-backed strategies that are now helping her rebuild bone, strength, and confidence in midlife.
You’ll learn:
How MHT (Menopause Hormone Therapy) protects bone and why you might choose it
The impact of caffeine, alcohol, inflammation & omega imbalance on bone loss
Why stress is one of the most underestimated threats to bone health
The role of weight training, impact exercises & balance work (including a laugh-out-loud moment trying heel drops with an exercise physiologist!)
What an endocrinologist actually does — and why you may need one
The specific tests to use to track progress: DEXA, Vitamin D, omega balance & more
How symptom tracking, boundaries, and lifestyle design help protect both your bones and your independence
This episode is equal parts science and real talk — including the honest moment where Nicole had a little pity party, then gave herself a mindset reboot and got to work. Because strong bones aren’t built by hoping… they’re built by taking action.
🎧 Listen now to learn how to create your own bone-building roadmap.
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