Bone loss isn’t a calcium problem. It’s a communication problem.
Your bones don’t break down overnight; they listen to your hormones.
When that internal conversation between estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone falls apart, your bones pay the price.
But restore that dialogue, and your body remembers how to rebuild.
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple board-certified OB-GYN, integrative and anti-aging medicine specialist, bestselling author of The Hormone Fix and MenuPause, and better known to her patients as The Girlfriend Doctor.
Together, we talk about how midlife hormone shifts shape bone strength in ways most doctors never mention.
If you want to future-proof your strength from the inside out, don’t miss this one.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
0:00 – Episode start
2:31 – Introducing Dr. Anna Cabeca: triple-board-certified “Girlfriend Doctor”
4:18 – How hormone changes in menopause influence bone strength and osteoporosis risk
7:12 – Lifestyle and nutrition steps to prevent bone loss before it starts
12:37 – Ideal lab ranges for vitamin D, inflammatory markers, and hormones
12:14 – How soon to retest vitamin D and hormone levels after changes
12:56 – What to do when hormone therapy isn’t lowering FSH or protecting bone
17:01 – Why testosterone matters for women’s muscle and bone building
18:26 – How chronic stress and cortisol accelerate bone breakdown, and how to counter it
23:58 – Daily “oxytocin habits” that support mood, health, and bone-building activity
31:12 – Gut health, estrogen metabolism, and why regular bowel movements matter
33:25 – Important vaginal and pelvic health practices for midlife and beyond
36:39 – What Julva® cream is and how it supports vulvar and pelvic tissue health
34:02 – Hopeful reminders: bone density and health markers can improve over time.
39:47 – Where to find and follow Dr. Anna Cabeca online
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About the guest
Dr. Anna Cabeca—The Girlfriend Doctor, is a triple–board certified OBGYN and bestselling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. She’s trained in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone therapy, and is known for her sassy, heart-centered, and humorous teaching style. She breaks down the hormonal shifts of midlife, from the role of oxytocin in connection to the impact of cortisol on intimacyand how balancing the two can support libido and strengthen your relationship with yourself. Dr. Anna also created natural solutions like the Julva® cream and MightyMaca® Plus, to help women thrive through menopause.
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