185 - Menopause Doesn't Have to Break You: How I'm Rebuilding My Bones & Strength

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. ✨ Mentions & Resources: Zinzino BalanceTest & BalanceOil+ for omega balance and inflammation Episode: Rethink the Drink in Midlife Episode: Caffeine & Menopause — What You Need to Know