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
247 episodes
E249: The Benefits of Fasting … From a Pill? With Dr. Chris Rhodes, PhD
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.<...
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E248: Optimizing Your Lymphatic System: The Overlooked Key to Detox, Immunity, and Energy
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 d...
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E247: Are Seed Oils Really Toxic? The Truth Behind the Hype (Quickie Episode!)
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss what seed oils are, if you should avoid seed oils completely, why the oil extraction process matters, and so much more.Links mentioned during this episode:
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14:29
E246: Fiber Fueled, Heart Healed: Two Underrated Tools for Vitality
This episode covers:A study on exercise and cardiovascular health, different types of fiber, how increased fiber improves lab results, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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30:14
E245: A New Frontier for Treatment-Resistant Depression and PTSD with Dr. Will Van Derveer MD
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the #1 ingredient to avoid for mental health, who may benefit from psychedelic therapy, how trauma, toxins, and lifestyle can impact your mind, and so much more.Will Van Derve...
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49:23
E244: Managing Blood Pressure Naturally: Root Causes, Functional Medicine Solutions, and Nutrition Strategies
This episode covers:A study on flavonoids, why blood pressure matters, how environmental triggers like heavy metals and medications can drive elevated blood pressure, and more!Links mentioned during this e...
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E243: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cancer, and Long-Term Health with Dr. Maria Sophocles
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the truth about hormone replacement therapy, how to prevent UTIs in menopause, why testosterone isn’t just for men, and so much more.Dr. Maria Sophocles has been at the forefr...
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49:58
E242: Beating Jet Lag During Summer Travel (plus BPA and insulin resistance!)
This episode covers:A study on BPA and insulin resistance, how jetlag works, how circadian rhythms affect your sleep , and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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35:29
E241: Gut Health, Lyme Disease & Autoimmunity: The Integrative Medicine Perspective with Dr. Casey Kelley MD
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss foundational lifestyle changes that are essential for healing, the connection between Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders, redefining stress in modern life, and so much more.
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48:58
E240: Your Ultimate Healthy Hospital Go Bag: Essentials for Surgery, Birth, or Caregiving
This episode covers:A study that reveals if carbs are good or bad for aging, what to bring for any hospital stay, supplement support for recovery and energy, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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E239: Quickie! Why That Viral Health Trend Might Not Work for You
This episode covers:The benefits of personalized health, health myths, a product I recommend to boost productivity, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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E238: This type of vegetable is anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and beneficial for brain health!
This episode covers:A study on high fat high sugar diets, specific health benefits of cruciferous vegetables, who should not eat more cruciferous vegetables, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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E237: A Personalized Path to Wellness with Ayurvedic Doctor Nidhi Pandya
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, personalized health based on bio-individuality, aligning daily rhythms with nature, the importance of a 'warm and moist' internal climate for optimal ...
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49:09
E236: Fasted Cardio vs. Fed Training: The Research, the Myths, and What Actually Works
This episode covers:A study on adult distance runners and nutrition, whether fasted training burns more fat, how hormones impact fasted training, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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E235: What Your Headache Is Telling You with Dr. Scott Vrzal
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss why pain is a message, not a permanent condition, common environmental and food toxins that may trigger headaches, how headache location can indicate specific organ dysfunctions, and...
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50:31
E234: Eat this for breakfast to have stable blood sugar!
This episode covers:A study on eating patterns and menopause, how to avoid a blood sugar spike in the morning, savory breakfast options you can make in the morning, and more!Links mentioned during this epi...
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E233: From Autism to Anxiety: Managing Developmental Neurological Disorders with Dr. Robert Melillo
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the connection between digestive issues and brain development in children, how technology overstimulates children’s brains and what to do about it, how environmental and lifestyle fa...
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49:58
E232: Improving Health with a Well-Functional Vagus Nerve: 7 Science-Backed Strategies
This episode covers:A study on healthy aging, why the vagus nerve is important, how to improve vagus nerve function, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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E231: Exploring a Healthier Relationship With(out) Alcohol with Silvia Subirana, Clinical Psychologist
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the impact of alcohol on emotional well-being, the science behind alcohol and stress, tips for managing emotions without alcohol, and so much more.Silvia Subirana is a clinica...
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51:15
E230: Need More Energy? 4 Strategies to Boost it Today!
This episode covers:A study on Holy Basil (Tulsi), tips for balancing blood sugar, powerful ways to increase energy, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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28:24
E229: Managing Graves' Disease and Thyroid Conditions with Dr. Eric Osansky
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the role of stress in thyroid health, the connection between gut health and autoimmunity, balancing traditional and natural treatments for Graves' disease, and so much more.Dr...
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46:11
E228: Interpreting Wearable Metrics: How to Use WHOOP, Oura, and Apple Watch to Optimize Your Health
This episode covers:A new study about diet and psoriasis, how to interpret wearable metrics, which wearable device is best, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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35:57
E227: Why Isn't My Thyroid Medication Working? With Dr. Eric Balcavage
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the #1 most overlooked factor in healing the thyroid, why thyroid medication may not be working for you, the importance of recovery over management, and so much more.Dr. Eric ...
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49:50
E226: Why Am I Craving This? Science-Backed Explanations for Your Cravings!
This episode covers:A recent study on Alzheimer's, the science behind food cravings, how to manage food cravings, and more!Links mentioned during this episode:
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36:46
E225: From Fluoride to Farming: Health-Based Dentistry with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen
This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the vital connection between oral and overall health, the misconceptions surrounding the term "holistic dentist", the power of hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and so much more.Dr. ...
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