9. Bone Health & the Art of Living Well: Tamara’s Journey from Fear to Freedom
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
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:
Edie Feffer
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