SEASON 2 • EPISODE 6🎙️ F*ck, My Bones Matter Now! The Truth About Bone Density, Muscle, Nutrition & Ageing Well with Karen Van Esveld ----------------- 💭 "The biggest health mistake most of us make is waiting until something goes wrong." For years, I thought eating well and exercising was enough. Then Karen Van Esveld asked me one simple question... "Have you ever had a DEXA scan?" I hadn't. I barely knew what one was. But after having my first scan, I suddenly saw something I'd never been able to measure before. My bone density. My muscle mass. My body fat. My visceral fat. For the first time, I wasn't guessing anymore. I had real data. And it completely changed the way I think about ageing. Karen Van Esveld is the founder of Wellset Nutrition & Pilates, where she helps people move beyond generic health advice and understand what their body actually needs through nutrition, movement, blood testing and metabolic health. In this conversation we unpack why muscle matters more than the number on the scales, why bone density deserves your attention long before menopause, why protein bars aren't the answer, and why ageing well isn't about luck. It's about paying attention. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing the right things for your future health, this episode could completely change the questions you're asking. Because longevity isn't built in your seventies. It's built today. ----------------- ❤️ This episode is for you if... ✔️ You're in your 40s or 50s and want to age well. ✔️ You don't know your bone density or muscle mass. ✔️ You're overwhelmed by health advice on social media. ✔️ You want practical, evidence-based nutrition advice. ✔️ You want to stay strong, independent and healthy for decades to come. ----------------- 🎧 Inside this conversation 🦴 Why bone density matters long before menopause. 💪 Why muscle is one of the biggest predictors of healthy ageing. 🥩 How much protein women actually need. 📊 Why everyone should consider a DEXA scan. 🧠 What your blood tests can (and can't) tell you. 😴 Why sleep might be your most underrated health habit. 🚫 The health myths Karen wishes we'd stop believing. 🌿 Why simple habits beat expensive supplements every time. ----------------- 🩺 Fact or Fiction? ❌ Myth: Bone health only matters once you're old. ✅ Fact: Peak bone mass is reached around your late twenties. The earlier you protect it, the better your long-term health. ❌ Myth: You can tell if you're healthy by looking in the mirror. ✅ Fact: Blood tests, body composition and bone density often tell a very different story. ❌ Myth: More supplements automatically mean better health. ✅ Fact: Test first. Then treat what your body actually needs. ----------------- 💛 Dom's Take This conversation genuinely changed the way I think about my health. Getting my first DEXA scan gave me something I'd never had before. A baseline. Instead of wondering whether I was doing enough, I finally had data to work from. For me, that's what healthy ageing is really about. Not fear. Not perfection. Just making smarter decisions, earlier. ----------------- 🎯 Try This Before You're 50 Book one health test you've been putting off. Maybe it's blood work. Maybe it's a DEXA scan. Maybe it's finally seeing the specialist you've been meaning to call. Future you will be incredibly grateful. ----------------- 🌐 Connect with Karen Van Esveld 🌍 Wellset Nutrition & Pilates 💼 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram ----------------- 🏷️ Tags Karen Van Esveld, bone density, osteoporosis, osteopenia, DEXA scan, muscle mass, healthy ageing, women's health, menopause, perimenopause, nutrition, protein, longevity, metabolic health, visceral fat, strength training, Pilates, functional nutrition, blood tests, health optimisation, wellness, ageing well, Dom Hind, F*ck I'm Nearly 50, Australian podcast, longevity podcast, healthspan, preventative health, bone health, women's nutrition ----------------- Let me know what you'd love to hear about next. -------- 🔥 Let’s keep the conversation going… If this episode made you think differently, I’d love you to be part of the F*ck, I’m Nearly 50! community. ⭐ Loved the episode? Leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is one of the best ways to help more people discover these conversations. 🌐 Explore more: Visit www.fckimnearly50.com to find your next conversation. Explore the Start Here guide, browse episodes by topic, and discover practical tools and resources to help you navigate the second half of life. 💌 Subscribe to F*ck Notes for behind-the-scenes reflections and practical ideas inspired by each conversation. 📺 Watch on YouTube, and let’s keep the conversation going on Instagram (@fckimnearlyfifty) or LinkedIn. I’d genuinely love to hear what resonated with you. ❤️ If someone came to mind while you were listening, send them this episode. Midlife is better when we figure it out together. Because f*ck, we’re nearly 50… and isn’t that amazing? 🚀 --------
