Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

This episode covers: The roles of stem cells, exosomes, and natural killer cells in aging, longevity, and immune health, exploring how these cells communicate, heal, and change over time. Dr. Rafael Gonzalez shares insights on emerging regenerative therapies for autoimmune and degenerative conditions, and practical strategies to support your own immune system through diet, autophagy, and lifestyle...

In this New Year’s kickoff episode, Dr. Megan explores what advanced testing for everything from toxins and neurotransmitters to heart health can reveal when basic blood work isn’t giving you the full picture. Links mentioned during this episode: Book Recommendations Blog Post: https://bit.ly/4pX0mqS Alcohol and cancer study: linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1877782125002164 Free Initial Cons...

This episode covers: Why vitamin B1 (thiamine) may be one of the most overlooked yet critical nutrients for cellular energy, brain health, and metabolic function. They explore how widespread B1 deficiency, driven by stress, diet, toxins, and modern lifestyles, can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, cardiovascular symptoms, and chronic disease, and how cutting-edge testing and targeted nutrition may...

This episode covers: This episode revisits Episode 176 where I shared 18 things that might be sneakily sabotaging YOUR health goals! If 18 potential obstacles sound intimidating, you need to listen to this episode and learn why it’s not that scary after all! Links mentioned during this episode: FREE January Redefine Challenge: https://thelyonsshare.myflodesk.com/redefine 18 Things Holding You Back...

This episode is a deep dive into how high achievers burn out. From the difference between productive and destructive stress to the real limits of advanced therapies, Dr. Megan and Dr Will. break down the mindset traps that must be rewired for true recovery. Dr. Will Haas, MD, MBA, is the founder and CEO of VYVE Wellness, an integrative medicine clinic focused on restoring vitality, energy, and lon...

This episode covers: The surprising connection between chocolate and vascular health, tips for maintaining consistency that aligns with your goals, and one reason you may have trouble sticking with your habits. Links mentioned during this episode: Consistency tips on blog: https://bit.ly/TLSconsistencytips Sitting and cocoa study: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP289038 Free In...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss how to tell the difference between “good pain” and “bad pain”, the surprising drivers of inflammation that could be sabotaging your recovery, why strength is protective, and so much more. Dr. Fontaine is a sports chiropractic physician serving patients in Northern Virginia. His practice focus is on sports medicine and functional rehabilitation. With...

This episode covers: A study on vitamin D and cardiovascular health, how to enjoy Holiday treats while keeping health goals, science-backed strategies to help you navigate the holiday season, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Strategies To Enjoy Holidays Post : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2023/11/14/balancing-act-9-strategies-to-enjoy-holiday-treats-without-derailing-your-health-goa...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss why traditional workouts may be wasting your time, how variable resistance can build strength faster and safer, the surprising truth about cardio and fat loss, and so much more. John Jaquish, PhD. has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is the inventor of the most effective bone density building medical technolog...

This episode covers: A walkthrough of Gut Zoomer and Hormone Zoomer lab tests, a special Black Friday offer, an upcoming challenge to join, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Enroll in Reboot (lab testing package) : https://l.bttr.to/eoUsZ Enroll in Reignite (for FREE January Reenergize Challenge bonus!) : https://l.bttr.to/j5wLo Trader Joe's Healthy Finds Blog Post : bit.ly/healt...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss the surprising link between gut health and Parkinson’s, how glyphosate impacts your body on a cellular level, the microbiome’s role in chronic disease, and so much more. Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest®, is driven by a deep love for people and the planet, she has emerged as a thought leader, innovator, and out-of-the-box problem-solver in the f...

This episode covers: A new study about pesticides in fruits and vegetables, why bland foods sound appealing with an upset stomach, what not to eat with an upset stomach, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: BERP Diet Post : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/05/24/a-healthier-brat-diet-what-to-eat-with-an-upset-stomach/ Pesticides in Vegetables Study : https://www.sciencedirect.com/scien...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss Ayurveda and circadian rhythms, the surprising power of nose breathing for exercise, the Ayurvedic view on seasonal eating, and so much more. Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science...

This episode covers: What NAD+ is, natural NAD+ boosters​​, safety concerns and side effects of NAD+ supplements, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: NAD+ Blog Post : bit.ly/nadlyonsshare Reboot (lab testing package) : https://l.bttr.to/eoUsZ Qualia NAD+ (code THELYONSSHARE) : http://qualialife.com/THELYONSSHARE Free Initial Consultation : https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join Our Free Weekly...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss how trauma is stored in the body, the difference between stress and trauma, and practical somatic tools to start healing, and so much more. Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double Board-Certified Physician, boarded in both Preventive and Addiction Medicine with a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. She is a leader, speaker an...

This episode covers: A study on movement vs diet, key points to understand about leaky gut, strategies for healing from the inside out, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Leaky Gut Blog Post : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/05/28/healing-your-leaky-gut-understanding-and-managing-intestinal-permeability/ Movement vs Diet Study : https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2420902122 Reign...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss the truth about GLP-1 weight hormones, why these medications may be overprescribed, how to naturally optimize your own hormone function, and so much more. Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of the The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Integrative and Functional Med...

This episode covers: A study on the effects of eating ultra-processed foods on young, healthy men, why all “health foods” are not created equal, how chronic stress and lack of sleep affect blood sugar, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: JOIN Reignite Your Metabolism : https://l.bttr.to/j5wLo Blood Sugar and Metabolism Blog Post : bit.ly/bloodsugarmetabolism Free Initial Consultation :...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss how to spot the most common (and overlooked) types of skin cancer, the truth about collagen loss and what you can actually do about it, practical tips for daily sun protection, and so much more. Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, international speaker, author, and host of The Skin Real, a podcast ranked in the top 2.5% globally....

This episode covers: A study on ultraprocessed foods, strategies to increase muscle mass, why strength training is important, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Power of Muscle Blog Post : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/04/30/the-power-of-muscle-for-your-health-and-how-to-build-muscle/ Ultraprocessed Foods Study : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03842-0 Free Initial Cons...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss simple, actionable strategies to improve your HRV starting today, how to use HRV to predict burnout and chronic disease risk, why HRV might be the most underutilized health tool available to all of us, and so much more. Dr. Torkil Faero is a general practitioner, emergency doctor, documentary filmmaker, author, photographer, and globetrotter. As a m...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss food allergies vs. food sensitivities, why food sensitivity testing can be misleading,  why I often suggest elimination diets, and so much more. Links mentioned during this episode: Do You Need a Food Sensitivity Test Blog Pos t: bit.ly/lyonsfoodsensitivitytest Free Initial Consultation : https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our Free Weekly Newsletter : w...

This episode covers: A study on brain health improvement, how to encourage your loved ones to live healthier, unpacking your personal health motivation, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Friends and Family Blog Post : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/12/13/how-to-share-your-healthy-lifestyle-with-family-and-friends-or-can-you-make-your-kids-teens-spouse-or-friends-healthier/ Brain H...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss how to mimic fasting without actually fasting, the surprising clinical results on aging and cravings, how fasting triggers powerful changes in your body,  and so much more. Dr. Chris Rhodes is the co-founder and CEO of Mimio Health. He has a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and has always been fascinated by how we eat affects our health and longevity...

This episode covers: A study on the connection between nutrition and hearing loss, why you should care about your lymphatic system, signs your lymphatic system might need support, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Lymph System Blog Post : bit.ly/optimizeyourlymphaticsystem Nutrition and Hearing Loss Study : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12100664/ Free Initial Consultation w...