Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons
Dr. Megan Lyons, Harvard graduate and management consultant turned Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, brings you Wellness Your Way. Each week, she offers tips and tricks to get physically, emotionally, and mentally healthier in YOUR way. Wellness Your Way delivers the best takeaways from thousands of individual clients, and sets you on your unique path to feeling your very best. From reviews of cutting-edge health studies to deep dives on strategies to combat chronic disease, the show offers tactical strategies YOU can use to improve your health, happiness, and quality of life. So grab a mug of tea or lace up your walking shoes; let’s dive in!
Episodes
308 episodes
E310: Recovery Capacity: Why Some Bodies Bounce Back and Others Don't with Lane Kennedy
What happens when a person who has spent decades optimizing their health, practicing mindfulness, and pushing themselves to perform suddenly collapses? In this episode, I’m joined by Lane Kennedy, a mindfulness teacher and DNA functional nutrit...
E309: She Did Everything “Right”—Then Had a Heart Attack at 48 with Heather Watkins
In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Watkins, a longtime fitness and wellness coach who experienced a heart attack at age 48 despite decades of healthy eating, regular exercise, and an incredibly active lifestyle. We talk about the warning si...
E308: The Truth About Seafood: Wild, Farmed, Mercury & Omega-3s with Sena Wheeler
Seafood is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can add to your diet, but choosing the right fish can feel surprisingly complicated. In this episode, I’m joined by Sena Wheeler, a third-generation fishing family member and co-founder of Sen...
E307: The Root Causes of PCOS/PMOS: Insulin Resistance, Hormones & How to Feel Better
In this episode of Wellness You Way, I’m diving into a topic that is incredibly common but still widely misunderstood: what was formerly called PCOS and is now referred to in this episode as PMOS. I’ll explain what the name change means, how PM...
E306: Knowing When to Keep Asking Questions with Dr. Debra Muth
In this episode of Wellness You Way, I’m joined by Dr. Debra Muth, a functional medicine practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and author of Seen at Last. We talk about what it means to truly investigate chronic illness, why a “normal” lab pane...
E305: Perimenopause Survival Guide: 4 Things Making It Worse—and 5 That Can Help
In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into perimenopause, including what it is, why symptoms can vary so much from person to person, and the underlying factors that can make the transition more difficult. I break down four common areas that m...
E304: The Men's Health Conversation We're Not Having with Dr. Tracy Gapin MD
In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Tracy Gapin about the health challenges men often overlook as they move through their 40s and 50s. We dive into sleep and sleep apnea, declining testosterone, endocrine disruptors, metabolic health, estroge...
E303: What Real Health Transformation Actually Looks Like: How Three Women Took Back Their Health
In this special episode of Wellness Your Way, I’m letting you hear directly from three incredible women who have transformed their health with the Lyons’ Share Wellness. Samara shares how she built strength, improved her metabolic health, and l...
E302: Self-Care or Self-Comfort? One Question That Could Change Your Health with Carrie Lupoli
If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation is for you. I sit down with behavior specialist and nutritionist Carrie Lupoli to explore why lasting health isn't about mor...
E301: Should You Work Out Fasted? The Science May Surprise You
Have you ever wondered whether you should eat before your workout or train on an empty stomach? It's one of the most debated topics in fitness, and like most nutrition questions, the answer isn't one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I'm breaking...
E300: Is Mental Health a Metabolism Problem? With Dr. Matt Bernstein MD
In this milestone 300th episode, I celebrate this incredible podcast journey before sitting down with psychiatrist Dr. Matt Bernstein to explore the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. We discuss how metabolism, nutrition, insulin resistanc...
E299: Gut Health Has Become Confusing: Here's What Actually Matters
Gut health seems to be at the center of every health conversation, but it's also become one of the most misunderstood topics online. In this episode, I break down what the latest research actually tells us about the microbiome, why so many peop...
E298: Fitness, Cortisol & Strength Training: What Women Actually Need to Know with Dani Coleman
Fitness advice on social media can be overwhelming, and often misleading. In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Coleman, VP of Training at PVOLVE (and Jennifer Aniston's longtime trainer!) to separate fact from fiction when it comes to exercise. ...
E297: Creatine, Brain Health & Healthy Aging: What You Need to Know
Are fatigue, brain fog, and low energy really just signs of aging? In this episode, I explore emerging research on vitamin B12 deficiency, why absorption matters just as much as intake, and who may be at greater risk for low B12 levels. Then I ...
E296: Walk Smarter: The Science of Strength, Balance & Aging Well with Dr. Yun Kim and Dr. Jacques MoraMarco
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yoon Kim, experts in Traditional East Asian Medicine, Tai Chi, mindfulness, and acupuncture, to explore the surprising power of walking as a tool for longevity, vitality, bala...
E295: 10 Reasons You Feel "Off" Even Though Your Labs Are Normal
Have you ever been told your labs are normal, but you still don’t feel your best? I hear this all the time, and in this episode, I explain why standard lab work doesn't always tell the full story. I share 10 common reasons you may be experienci...
E294: The Real Cause of Afternoon Fatigue: Circulation, Mitochondria, and Cellular Energy with Dr. Luke Bucci
I sit down with nutrition scientist Dr. Luke Bucci to explore the powerful connection between blood flow, nitric oxide, mitochondrial health, and healthy aging. We discuss why circulation impacts nearly every function in the body, what ca...
E293: What Your WHOOP, Oura & Apple Watch Are Actually Telling You (+ Simple Foods That Support Blood Pressure)
In this episode:I break down the latest research on three simple foods that may help support healthy blood pressure, and I share a free guide outlining what a full day of blood pressure-friendly nutrition and lifestyle habits can look ...
E292: Stop Fighting Your Body: The Power of Adaptation, Not Perfection with Dr. Nahal Delpassand
In this episode:I talk with psychologist Dr. Nahal Delpassand about chronic illness, invisible conditions, and the pressure many high-achieving women feel to constantly push through discomfort. We discuss how to better listen to your b...
E291: ColonBroom, Cortisol & Dose “Liver Detox” Drinks: What I Actually Think (Your Q&A!)
In this episode:I’m answering your most requested wellness questions and sharing my honest thoughts on trending products like ColonBroom and Dose liver detox, plus probiotics, cortisol, ferritin, supplements, and more. We’ll break down...
E290: Breast Implant Illness: Inflammation, Treatment & the Recovery Gap with Dr. Robert Whitfield
In this episode:I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield to explore the growing conversation around breast implant illness, including the symptoms, research, and potential root causes that may be contributing to chronic inflammation and im...
E289: Fatigue, Bloating, Weight Gain? What Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You
In this episode:I explore new research on how the combination of chronic stress and late-night eating may significantly increase digestive issues and negatively impact gut microbiome diversity. I break down the findings and share why a...
E288: ApoE, Genetics & Longevity: What Your DNA Really Tells You with Dr. Daniel Melville
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Daniel Melville to explore how the APOE gene can be used as a powerful tool for personalized health, not just as the so-called Alzheimer’s gene. We discuss how genetics can guide nutrition, exercise, and lif...
E287: The Protein Conversation We’re Not Having (And Why It Matters for Fat Loss, Energy, and Hormones)
This week’s episode dives into the often oversimplified advice to “eat more protein” and unpacks what actually matters for results like fat loss, energy, and hormone balance. I explain why total protein intake is only part of the story, and we ...
E286: Why Modern Life Is Burning Us Out (And How to Realign) with Dr. Aldrich Chan
In this episode:We discover how modern life may be pulling us out of alignment with our natural rhythms, and what it really means to reconnect. You’ll hear a thought-provoking framework for understanding stress, disconnection, a...