UNBREAKABLE - The OC Podcast
Episodes
Finding Balance - Fall Prevention Strategies with Sarah Rydahl CHE, eMHA, MSc., B.Sc.PT, B.Sc.H
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Falls are not a normal part of getting older and are one of the most common and preventable events that threaten the independence of Canadians. Falls ...
Stretching Your Food Dollar with Emily Richards, P.H.Ec.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the cost of groceries soaring, it can be a challenge to eat healthy on a budget. But food and nutrition play a big role in bone and muscle health...
Oxalates and Phytates with Dr. Genevieve Mailhot
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do certain foods contain compounds that can affect or prevent absorption of nutrients? What are oxalates and phytates? Dr. Genevieve Mailhot, Register...
Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts – What They Are and What They Do with Dr. Miranda Boggild
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoclasts and osteoblasts are the two main cells in our bones. They help keep us healthy and play an important role in our bone health. Dr. Miranda ...
Ce que les prestataires de soins de santé doivent savoir sur les médicaments biologiques et biosimilaires avec la Dre Laëtitia Michou
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avec l’arrivée sur le marché des médicaments biosimilaires pour le traitement de l’ostéoporose, les professionnels de la santé ont besoin d’...
Qu’est-ce qu’un test de densité osseuse avec la Dre Josée Villeneuve
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Votre médecin vous a-t-il suggéré de passer un test de densité minérale osseuse? Ce qu’on appelle parfois un test de DMO peut servir à diagnos...
What is a Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) with Dr. Julie Gilmour
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has your doctor suggested a bone mineral density test? Sometimes called a BMD test, this procedure is used to analyze your bones. On this episode, Dr....
What Healthcare Providers Need To Know About Biologics and Biosimilars with Dr. Alan Low
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With biosimilars entering the market for the treatment of osteoporosis, there is a lot healthcare providers need to know. On this episode, Dr. Alan Lo...
The Function of Protein with Dr. Susan Whiting
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know that protein is important but what function does it play in our overall health and more specifically bone and muscle health. On this episode, ...
New Osteoporosis Canada Nutrient Recommendations with Dr. Wendy Ward
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2023, Osteoporosis Canada published the New Clinical Practice Guideline For Management Of Osteoporosis And Fracture Prevention In Canada. T...
How To Safely Start Exercising At Any Age with Dr. Lora Giangregorio
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, being active and sticking to a regular exercise schedule is not part of their daily routine. However, once diagnosed with osteoporosi...
Let’s Talk About Protein with Lucia Weiler, RD
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to vitamins and minerals, protein is an important nutrient for your bone health and in the management of osteoporosis. On this episode, Re...
Food and Your Mood: Eating Well and Feeling Fantastic with Sue Mah, RD
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eating well isn’t just for bone health but also for your overall health including your mental health. There is a lot to consider when making food ch...
What About Supplements with Dr. Teri Charrois
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our bodies need vitamins and minerals but we may not always be able to get the required amounts through our food choices. Supplements may be required...
Too Much or Too Little Calcium with Dr. David Hanley
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to bone health, we all know calcium is at the top of the list. But like many things in life, it can be complicated. How much is enough? ...
Medication Adherence with Carla Purcell, RN
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you started a prescription and then stopped taking it before its completion? Have you missed a dose or treatment as per the instructions provided...
Fears and Falls with Dr. Jenna Gibbs
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fear of falling can develop after a stressful life event or a fall that has resulted in a fracture. Falling from standing height – even when falli...
Eating Well Over 50 with Pr. Genevieve Mailhot
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, our needs change and so do our appetites and the type of foods we prefer. This can make it more difficult to get the bone-building nutrient...
Osteoporosis Under 50 with Dr. Rowena Ridout
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people think of osteoporosis as a condition you develop later in life. That’s not always the case and being aware of the factors associated wit...
Exercise After A Fracture with Dr. Caitlin McArthur
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have just had a fracture, you may think you have to stop being active. But did you know that moving and exercising safely is important for reco...
Spinal Cord Injuries and Osteoporosis with Dr. Cathy Craven
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spinal cord injuries are always concerning, more complex than they seem and can also be connected to osteoporosis. Dr. Cathy Craven is the Toronto Reh...
Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: What You Need To Know with Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The terms osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are often mistakenly used interchangeably as they are two separate diagnoses. Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer, a...
Menopause and Bone Health with Dr. Nese Yuksel
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause affects at least half the population and is often not discussed openly leading to many myths and misconceptions. As a result, too many women...
The Impact of Dieting on Bone Health with Dr. Andrea Josse
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrea Josse received her doctoral degree in exercise physiology and nutrition from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and then ...
Celiac Disease and Bone Health with Shelly Hagen, RD
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shelly Hagen is a Registered Dietitian and is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council (SAC). She currently works as an Educato...
Diabetes and Osteoporosis with Dr. Claudia Gagnon
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Claudia Gagnon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Université Laval and a clinician-researcher scholar of the Fonds de rec...
Fear of Breaking a Bone with Dr. Debra Butt
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Debra Butt is an Associate Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She ...
Calcium and Bone Health with Dr. Susan Whiting
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Susan Whiting is one of Canada’s leading nutrition scholars and an internationally recognized authority on vitamin D and calcium supplementation...
Men and Osteoporosis – Speaking with Larry Funnell
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After having eight fractures Larry Funnell was diagnosed at the age of 48. He was shocked when his doctor told him he had osteoporosis because like ma...
Osteoporosis and Vitamin D
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Wendy Ward is a kinesiology and health sciences professor at Brock University, a Canada Research Chair in bone and muscle development and ...
What To Expect When Visiting An Osteoporosis Clinic
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting an osteoporosis clinic for the first time can seem intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Dr. Lianne Tile, a general ...
Living and Thriving with Osteoporosis
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Christine Thomas was only 42 years old, she bent down to pick up her newborn daughter – and fractured her spine. That fracture led to the disc...