After fracturing a kneecap, shoulder, hip, and pelvis, Vanni chose a lifestyle-based path and spent two years rebuilding: +12 pounds of healthy weight, visible muscle, improved spine scores, and a calmer, stronger identity. This episode is a real conversation about what changed: strength training done safely, nutrition, stress and perfectionism recovery, and staying patient long enough for the data to catch up. RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

This is a special conversation I had with Ashlee Williams, a registered dietitian, functional medicine practitioner, and Director of Development & Community Support inside The OsteoCollective, founded by Dr. Doug Lucas. Together, we unpack what food freedom really means in the context of osteoporosis: eating to support your bones without fear, rigidity, or constant second-guessing. We talk about why "discipline" can be fear in disguise, how all-or-nothing rules backfire, and what it looks like to build calm, sustainable structure instead. We also tackle common stress triggers—like oxalates and other anti-nutrients, strict tracking with apps, and the pressure to do everything perfectly—so you can focus on what actually moves the needle for bone health. If food feels confusing, stressful, or loaded with pressure right now, this episode is for you.   RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

In this episode, I sit down with Maria Tassoni, a client I'm coaching in Dr. Doug Lucas' practice, to talk about her powerful shift from feeling overwhelmed by an osteoporosis diagnosis to taking full ownership of her healing. Maria shares how she's learned to navigate bone loss with strength, consistency, and deep self-trust. We discuss everything from hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle changes to travel strategies, boundary-setting, and her decision to give up alcohol. Maria's story is proof that you can live a rich, adventurous life while doing what it takes to support your bone health and feel better than ever. WE TALK ABOUT: (00:00:00) Maria's initial shock after her osteoporosis diagnosis despite being active and healthy (00:06:00) How a missed DEXA scan follow-up delayed her awareness (00:09:00) Reaching a turning point and deciding to take ownership of her healing (00:11:00) Starting hormone replacement therapy and shifting her mindset around treatment (00:14:30) How group coaching helped her set boundaries and honor her needs during the holidays (00:17:00) Adding meditation and creating consistency with supplements (00:18:30) Travel strategies to stay on track while still living life fully (00:23:00) The transformation from inconsistent to deeply self-trusting and consistent (00:27:00) Navigating overwhelm early in the program and embracing imperfect action (00:30:00) The impact of The Miracle Morning and cultivating self-belief through daily habits (00:33:00) How journaling, gratitude, and self-reflection supported her healing (00:35:00) Osteoporosis as a portal for healing beyond the bones (00:38:00) Letting go of alcohol and the benefits to her sleep, energy, and performance (00:44:00) Climbing Mount Rainier at age 62 and refusing to let age define her (00:45:00) Final reflections and advice to women just starting their healing journey RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

If you're looking for inspiration to transform not just your bone health, but your entire way of living, this conversation is for you. Tamara shares how her osteoporosis diagnosis became a powerful wake-up call—one that shifted her from living in fear and going through the motions, to fully engaging with the joy and richness life has to offer. It's so easy to get stuck in productivity mode, treating life like a checklist and settling for simply existing. Tamara's story is a beautiful reminder that it's possible to live a full, meaningful life while healing—one that's rooted in hope, adventure, and purpose. Thank you, Tamara, for expanding our belief in what's truly possible. WE TALK ABOUT: (00:00:00) Tamara describes living in fear after her osteoporosis diagnosis, after being told by her doctor that her life would soon end if she fell. (00:04:00) The turning point: Discovering Dr. Doug Lucas' work and learning osteoporosis can be reversible. (00:08:00) The emotional shift from fear and "checking boxes" to fully engaging in her lifestyle changes. (00:10:00) How Tamara's identity shifted from task-driven to present, intentional living. (00:15:00) Using habit-building strategies to make movement more enjoyable. (00:20:00) The impact of community support and not going it alone. (00:24:00) Journaling breakthroughs: Realizing she was living under a ceiling of fear and breaking through to freedom. (00:29:00) Edie explains primary food, morning pages, and the ceiling concept. (00:32:00) The impact of The Miracle Morning and emotional optimization meditation on reducing stress and building confidence. (00:34:00) Tamara's spiritual perspective: Viewing her diagnosis as a wake-up call to live fully. (00:40:00) Words of wisdom for anyone newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

After years of working with doctors who never addressed the root causes of her symptoms, navigating chronic health challenges, and doing plenty of her own research, Janet began her bone health program with understandable resistance. What would be different this time? In this episode, Janet shares how she learned to let go of the checklist mentality and instead own the process of reversing her osteoporosis—transforming the protocol into a way of being rather than a stressful to-do list. Her wins? She now sleeps 7–8 hours a night after 30 years of chronic insomnia. She's gone from experiencing gut pain 80% of her waking hours (for 9 years!) to being pain-free. And she's gained the confidence to advocate for herself in conversations with her doctor—trusting that she knows her body best. Her story is a powerful reminder not to get absorbed in the details of perfection, but to trust the journey and become an active, empowered participant in your healing. WE TALK ABOUT: (00:07:00) Making the program her own (00:12:00) Sleep wins (00:15:00) Creative solutions for resistance training (00:18:00) Gut health wins (00:22:00) Takeaways from health coaching (00:28:00) Letting go of perfection (00:34:00) Confidence in speaking with her doctor RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

What if the key to healing wasn't doing more—but thinking differently? In this episode, I'm joined by Janet Parnes, an inspiring client, who shares how her osteoporosis diagnosis led to unexpected transformation—mind, body, and spirit. We explore how shifting from an all-or-nothing mindset to sustainable habits helped Janet reclaim her time, energy, and joy. From strength training and protein breakthroughs to morning routines and divine guidance, this conversation is a masterclass in holistic healing. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or simply want to feel more anchored and alive in your body, Janet's story is a powerful reminder: you don't have to do it all to feel whole—you just have to do your 5%. WE TALK ABOUT: (00:06:00) Getting the osteoporosis diagnosis (00:10:00) Mindset surprises (00:13:30) How reframing thoughts around time, productivity, and expectations helped Janet reclaim peace (00:15:30) Time is not the enemy (00:20:00) Healing from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (00:25:00) Atomic Habits & the power of small change (00:28:00) Rewiring old patterns: What it means to step out of go-mode and let well-being—not productivity—lead the way (00:32:00) Mastering protein and movement (00:33:00) Advice for those newly diagnosed with osteoporosis (00:36:00) The 5% rule (00:33:00) Words of wisdom: don't limit what's possible RESOURCES: Janet Parnes: women-history.com Facebook: janet.parnes Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Karen Landis, a patient I've been coaching for the past 6 months through Dr. Doug Lucas' clinic, which specializes in reversing osteoporosis. Karen's story is a powerful testament to the impact of mindset on healing. Karen shares what her osteoporosis journey has been like, and we get into 2 of my favorite topics: mindset and stress management. Karen is using both to not only support her bone health but to transform her life with greater joy.  Whether you have an osteoporosis diagnosis or not—if you're someone who wants to reduce your stress, improve your mindset, or navigate your own health challenge with greater confidence—I encourage you to listen. Karen's perspective and transformation in just a few short months will no doubt inspire you. Tune in to hear how Karen is living a rich, fulfilling life while taking meaningful steps to heal her osteoporosis. WE TALK ABOUT: (00:03:47) What is was like for Karen to receive this diagnosis (00:10:55) How Karen has managed her mindset to reduce her stress (00:17:16) The Emotional Guidance Scale (00:20:26) The Thought Model (00:25:42) Why reducing stress is crucial for reversing osteoporosis RESOURCES: Dr. Doug Lucas: IG: @dr_douglucas The OsteoCollective   Edie Feffer IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

This is a fun one! There was a MAJOR missing link in every diet I tried. In this episode, I'm sharing a reframe for food that helped me heal my relationship with it, release 30 lbs. for good, and find food freedom. We're delving into the concept of Primary Food and Secondary Food! This awareness will help you feel more balanced and fulfilled in life so that you can live in a body you love, in a state of food freedom. It's 100% possible. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:02:14) What are Primary Food and Secondary Food? (00:03:00) The 12 pillars of Primary Food (00:13:54) How Primary Food was critical to healing my eating disorders (00:17:00) The one pillar of Primary Food that has had a surprising impact on my mental and emotional health in 2024 (00:24:01) The Two Rs RESOURCES: IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

As I celebrate my 2 year anniversary of being alcohol free, I wanted to open up to you about WHY I've changed my relationship with alcohol. My hope is that it will inspire you to stay true to yourself. Whether you're sober curios or wanting to drink less, I recorded this episode to help give you the confidence to act on the ping that your body is sending you. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:04:17) The 4 reasons that compelled me to change my relationship with alcohol (00:15:47) The benefits I've experienced from not drinking (00:16:30) Dating and not drinking! (00:20:14) 3 strategies I implemented with alcohol to support my 30 lb. weight loss; I drank during my weight loss journey (00:22:37) The Four Types of Eating (00:29:00) The Three P's: pressure, panic, and perfection RESOURCES: IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

My goal with this podcast episode is to help you shift your entire paradigm about movement so that it's easier to stay consistent with it! We're not doing it for weight loss. Instead, we're doing it for 3 reasons that are much more meaningful — reasons that will make movement feel more like a spiritual practice than anything else! When you view it through this lens, you WILL be able to implement a routine you love. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:01:30) My past unhealthy relationship with movement (00:02:07) My history with depression and how that impacted my movement (00:03:34) What movement is like for me today (00:04:58) Where I often begin with a client who doesn't have a consistent practice for movement (00:07:23) The concept of "joy-filled movement" (00:09:00) The 3 reasons we're doing movement (Hint: It's NOT for weight loss) (00:09:53) The fastest way to rebuild trust with yourself (00:16:03) Questions to ask yourself to create loose structure (and therefore freedom) with movement (00:17:30) How to gamify movement RESOURCES: IG: @ediefeffer ediefeffer.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.