Episode 148: Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt

About this episode

This episode discusses osteopenia and bone stress injuries in pre- and post-menopausal women, exploring the relationship between hormones, nutrition, and bone health.

Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt In this episode of the Functional Fueling® Podcast, Lauren sits down with John Neustadt to discuss the often-overlooked factors driving osteopenia, osteoporosis, and bone stress injuries in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Together, they explore the complex relationship between hormones, thyroid function, gut health, inflammation, stress, sleep, and bone remodeling, as well as the limitations of DEXA scans for assessing true fracture risk. You'll also learn how common medications may contribute to bone loss over time, the key macro- and micronutrients required for optimal bone density, and practical strategies to support long-term skeletal health and injury prevention. Whether you're an active woman concerned about bone health, have breastfed for an extended period, had low estrogen levels or are looking to prevent osteoporosis naturally, this episode provides evidence-based insights to help you build stronger bones at every stage of life. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 The hormone connection to bone loss and bone-related injuries The limitations with…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Papanos

Guest: Dr. John Neustadt

Topics covered

• osteopenia
• bone stress injuries
• hormones
• thyroid function
• gut health
• nutrition
• women's health

Keywords

• osteopenia
• bone health
• hormones
• nutrition
• DEXA scans
• micronutrients
• stress
• inflammation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Functional Fueling® Podcast

More episodes of The Strength in Hormones Podcast

• Episode 149: [The LOdown] The Strategy Behind My Daily Meals & Grocery Shopping · June 10, 2026 · 30 min
• Episode 147: [The LOdown] The Truth About Healing Timelines for Thyroid, Fertility & Autoimmunity · May 27, 2026 · 44 min
• Episode 146: How to Stop Mouth Breathing with Dr. Douillard · May 20, 2026 · 52 min
• Episode 145: [The LOdown] Energy Leaks: The 4 Root Causes of Thyroid and Hormone Disruption in Active Women · May 13, 2026 · 35 min
• Episode 144: [The LOdown] Low Pregnenolone vs DHEA-S: The Hormones Before the Hormones · May 6, 2026 · 30 min
• Episode 143: Why Most Pregnancy Lab Work Falls Short (And What Women Actually Need) · April 29, 2026 · 43 min