Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

This episode covers: A new study linking consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased incidence of mouth, throat, and esophageal cancer, strategies to support immune health, powerful ways to increase energy, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: 4 Powerful Ways to Increase Your Energy Today : bit.ly/4WaysToIncreaseEnergy Ultra-processed Food and Cancer Study : https://link.springer.c...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss the importance of eating a diet that aligns with one's hormonal state, hormone replacement therapy, holistic approaches to hormonal issues, and so much more. Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to b...

This episode covers: A study all about cholesterol and cognitive function, how to eat more veggies in the Winter, how to recommit to your 2024 goals, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: How to Eat More Veggies in the Winter: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2020/12/07/how-to-eat-and-enjoy-vegetables-in-the-winter/ Cholesterol and Cognitive Function Study : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss what "busy brain" syndrome is, the importance of individualized approaches to wellness, how chronic stress and burnout affects the brain, and so much more. Dr. Romila “Romie” Mushtaq, M.D., ABIHM, is an award-winning, internationally sought-after authority on stress management, workplace wellness, and burnout. Through her high-energy, inte...

This episode covers: A study on exercise and mortality, my heartfelt letter to you about my hopes for you for 2024, the top books I read in 2023, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: Top Books on Health, Personal Development, and more to add to your 2024 Reading List : bit.ly/TopBooksFor2024 Exercise and mortality study : https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.05...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss how effective polysaccharides can be, why aloe Vera is beneficial to brain health, Dr. Lewis’ top tips for brain health, and so much more. Dr. Lewis is past full-time and current Voluntary Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Founder and President of...

This episode covers: A study on building muscle as you age, goal setting for 2024, 3 things to think about when setting goals, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: 3 Tips to Choosing The Right Goals : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/12/26/how-to-choose-yearly-goals-even-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/ Resistance Training Older Adults Study : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37875254/ Join...

This episode covers: In this episode, we discuss why it’s important to invest in daily experiences, how to take back your time and experience more in life, how increasing the urgency in your life can be beneficial, and so much more. Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff are obsessed with experiences. Determined to unlock the secrets of their power to transform lives, they have spent years interviewing socia...

This episode covers: Highlights from the top Wellness Your Way Podcast interview of 2023. Topics covered include oxidization, LDL, and inflammation, skin health, what to measure for insulin resistance, how to fit movement into busy lives, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: E121: Wellness THEIR Way: A Nutrition-Focused MD's Health Tips with Dr. Cristi Castillo-Catoni : https://podc...

This episode covers: An interview with Faraz Khan. Faraz Khan is an anti-aging and hair expert. He hosts the popular Anti-Aging Hacks podcast. Faraz inherited hair thinning from his mother's side of the family. His hair thinning started when he was a soccer athlete in college and led to years of anxiety, shame, and a loss of confidence. He tried hair growth vitamins, hair serums, and hair sha...

This episode covers: A very common food that has been shown to reduce cancer risk by 45%,  how to improve sleep naturally, why sleep is so important, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: This week's blog post (how to improve sleep naturally) : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/10/09/how-to-improve-sleep-naturally/ Mushrooms and Cancer Study : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a...

This episode covers: An interview with Dr. John Neustadt. Dr. John Neustadt has published over 100 research reviews and has written four books. His most recent book, Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis , was published in 2022. Dr. Neustadt earned his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where he was awarded the Founder’s Award for academic and clinical ex...

This episode covers: A study that shows what snacks may increase CVD risk, 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: This week's blog post (9 Holiday Strategies) : bit.ly/holidayhealthstrategies Thanksgiving Testimonial Campaign! bit.ly/lyonsthankyou Healthy Thanksgi...

This episode covers: An interview with Angelo Keely. Angelo Keely is Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a company that offers premium, clean, research-backed supplements and foods that support a long and active life. He was born in Austin, Texas and was raised on a foundation of organic, mostly vegetarian, whole foods plus an array of supplements. After a series of traumatic events during his adolescence...

This episode covers: A study that shows the benefits of resistant starch, how to keep commitments to yourself, how your testimonial can make a difference, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: THANK YOU Campaign for Testimonials ($5 to charity!) : bit.ly/lyonsthankyou This Week's Blog Post (how to keep commitments to yourself) : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2020/10/19/how-to-stick-t...

This episode covers: An interview with Maraya Brown. Maraya Brown is a Yale and functional medicine trained women's health and wellness expert, midwife, mom, keynote speaker, and self-made seven-figure entrepreneur. She loves helping women move from exhausted to energized, balance their hormones, and feel turned on by their life, their lover, and themselves. She provides a more holistic and p...

This episode covers: A study that shows the benefits of a Mediterranean lifestyle, how jetlag works, how circadian rhythms affect your sleep, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: This week's blog post (How to Beat Jet Lag) : bit.ly/jetlagstrategies Mediterranean Lifestyle Study : https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(23)00305-1/fulltext Muse Meditations : https://...

This episode covers: An interview with Dr. Thomas Hemingway. Dr. Thomas Hemingway M.D. graduated from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2002 with a Doctor of Medicine Degree and then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2006. He received his Board Certification in Emergency Medicine from the American Board of Emerge...

This episode covers: A study that shows the benefits of eating good quality snacks, different types of magnesium, how to find out which magnesium is best for you, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: This Week's Blog Post (which magnesium is best?) : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/04/05/which-type-of-magnesium-is-best-for-you/ Megan Recommends : https://www.thelyonsshare.org/meg...

This episode covers: An interview with Daniel Huerter. Daniel Huerter is co-Founder and CEO of Pure Spectrum CBD . After graduating from University of Kansas in 2012, Huerter pursued a successful career with a Fortune 500 software company. He quickly gained the trust of high-level clients in the public sector like SMU, Cal Poly, and even The United States Senate. His drive and passion to create so...

This episode covers: A new umbrella study about the health detriments of sugar, why we have cravings, what to do about cravings, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: This week's Blog Post (Science of Cravings) : bit.ly/scienceoffoodcravings Sugar and Health Outcomes Study : https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-071609 Join Megan's Free Weekly Newsletter : www.thelyonsshare.o...

This episode covers: An interview with Leslie Danford. Leslie Danford is a driven and passionate team and business leader combining her personal interests with her formal business training to launch the first scale brand in children’s functional food and beverage, Vitaminis. Previously she served in strategic growth role and general management roles at Softbank-backed OYO Hotels and global spirits...

This episode covers: An interview with Jen Rulon. Jen Rulon is a triathlon/fitness coach of 22+ years, author, speaker, and business owner. She received her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. Jen has coached more than 50 athletes and is a 15x Ironman Triathlete herself. You can find her knowledge shared in Triathlete Magazine, NY Times, Runners World, and on the T...

This episode covers: An interview with Dr. Morgan Nolte. Dr. Morgan Nolte is the founder of Zivli, LLC. After earning her DPT from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she completed the Creighton University-Hillcrest Health Systems Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program. Outside of work, she loves cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers, spending time with her family, reading, exercising,...

This episode covers: A study that shows the effects of different dietary interventions on weight loss, 15 reasons why the scale may fluctuate overnight, how to measure progress without the scale, and more! Links mentioned during this episode: This week's blog post (Reasons for Scale Fluctuations) : bit.ly/scalefluctuations Previous blog post on whether or not to use the scale : https://www.th...