We’ve long been told that health starts in the gut, but what if the key to ageing well begins with your muscles?

This week I’m joined by Dr Gabrielle Lyon, physician, author of Forever Strong, and founder of the muscle-centric medicine movement. Gabrielle’s work reframes how we think about muscle not just for strength or aesthetics, but as a powerful metabolic and endocrine organ that drives longevity, energy, and resilience.

In this episode we discuss:

💥 Why muscle is the foundation for metabolic health

🥩 How much protein you really need and how to get it right

🏋️ How good muscle health impacts, inflammation and brain function

🧘‍♀️ The mindset shifts that make new habits actually stick and why we need to think about “standards” rather than goals

Whether you’re in your 30s trying to stay active, or in your 60s building strength for life Gabrielle is going to get you pumped about getting pumped! After recording this pod I wanted to run to the gym and start working out with those kettle bells!

Dr Lyon's new book - The Forever Strong Playbook - is released on 27th January 2026.

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