

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show promotes a healthy world, and in order to have a healthy world, we must have transparent conversations. This show is dedicated to such conversations as the listener; your education, understanding, strength, and health are the primary focus. The goal of this show is to provide you with a framework for navigating the health and wellness space and, most importantly, being the champion of your own life. Guests include highly trustworthy professionals that bring both the art and science of wellness aspects that are both physical and mental. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician who serves the innovators, mavericks, and leaders in their fields, as well as working closely with the Special Operations Military. She is the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine® and serves patients worldwide.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 25min
Protein for Muscle and Metabolism: When and How much? | Donald Layman PhD
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012. Dr. Layman has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Dr. Layman has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous awards for his research from the American Society for Nutrition and the National Institutes for Health and for his nutrition teaching. Dr. Layman served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition and the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and on the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism and Nutrition Research and Practice. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota. In this episode we discuss:Protein: How much & when should you be eating it?The ideal macronutrient balance to optimize your metabolism.The best ways to maintain muscle health.How does protein affect your body composition? This episode is brought to you by Inside Tracker, Cozy Earth, LMNT, Bite ToothpasteReboot Your Metabolism | MetabolicOrder Dr. Lyon's Book Forever Strong - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Mentioned in this episode:Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonSave 35% on your orderhttp://CozyEarth.com/DRLYON20% off your first orderhttps://trybite.com/DRLYON

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 28min
Birth Control and Female Athletic Performance | Victoria Felkar
Victoria Felkar is a doctoral candidate conducting interdisciplinary research on women’s health, reproductive function, and pharmaceutical steroid hormones. Her work offers a novel and critical perspective into the use of drugs for health and performance purposes within the female athlete population. Victoria’s research has achieved international awards and accolades within the academic field. Beyond academia, Victoria is an internationally respected educator and consultant within the fitness, bodybuilding, and strength sector. Her unique multidisciplinary background has provided the perfect platform for pioneering work in athlete-centered coaching methods, integrated health-performance methods, and female athlete health. For the past 12 years, she has worked with a wide range of individuals and organizations, including top-level athletes and competitors, special populations, health professionals, and strength coaches, and has lectured at events worldwide.In this episode we discuss:Why humans are horrible for research.The major issues with birth control & contraceptives.What causes menstrual dysfunction?Why banned substances in sports is a joke.This episode is brought to you by Ned, 1stPhorm, Apollo Neuro, House of MacadamiasFollow Victoria on IGVictoria's FBVictoria's WebsiteOrder Dr. Lyon's Book Forever Strong - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% off your first orderhttps://houseofmacadamias.com/drlyon$40 off the Apollo Wearablehttp://apolloneuro.com/drlyonGet 15% off with code DRLYONhttp://helloned.com/DRLYONVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon

Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 43min
Post Traumatic Growth and Resilience | Kelsi Sheren
Kelsi is the CEO of Brass & Unity and author of “Brass and Unity, one woman’s journey through the hell of Afghanistan”. She is a Canadian veteran who served as an Artillery Gunner & CST in Afghanistan in 2009 with the Canadian, American and British military. After deploying to Afghanistan at 19, Kelsi was diagnosed with PTSD & TBI and sent home only to begin a new war—the war with herself. Kelsi is also a coach within the psychedelic integration space and specialized in motivation, leadership and entrepreneurship.In this episode we discuss:Turning trauma into successDo psychedelic treatments work?How trauma can be both mental and physicalHow can you heal from PTSD?This episode is brought to you by Better Help, LMNT, 1stPhorm, InsideTrackerShop Eyewear, Rings, Necklaces and Bracelets | Brass & UnityMentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyon10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/drlyon

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May 30, 2023 • 1h 16min
Muscle Will Help You Live Longer | William Evans PhD
William J. Evans, PhD is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the Duke University Medical Center and Human Nutrition in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Evans is the author or co-author of more than 300 publications in scientific journals, has more than 75,000 citations and was the first to describe sarcopenia. He is the co-inventor of a non-invasive and accurate measurement of muscle mass which is strongly related to health outcomes in older people. He is a founding member of the Society for Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders.In this episode we discuss:What’s more important, muscle size or strength?The difference between lean body mass and skeletal muscle.What you should focus on to maintain health as you age.Why much of the research about muscles up until now has been wrong. This episode is brought to you by Apollo Neuro, Ned, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormMentioned in this episode:$40 off the Apollo Wearablehttp://apolloneuro.com/drlyonGet 15% off with code DRLYONhttp://helloned.com/DRLYONInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon

May 23, 2023 • 1h 19min
Boost Fitness Performance: Lessons From an Elite Military Dietician | Nick Barringer PhD
Nick Barringer, an expert in nutrition for tactical athletes and Program Director at Army-Baylor University, shares insightful strategies for improving performance. He emphasizes the importance of macronutrient planning and hydration tailored for the military's demands. Barringer also debunks myths about fats as a primary fuel source and highlights critical supplements like creatine. Additionally, he discusses gut health's role in performance and offers practical hydration strategies to prevent dehydration during intense training.

May 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Live Happier Healthier and Longer | Jason and Colleen Wachob
Jason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. He is also the host of the popular mindbodygreen podcast and the bestselling author of Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He has been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, BoF, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. Colleen Wachob is the co-founder and co-CEO at mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. She graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish. She spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. Colleen has been a speaker at Fortune 500 companies and numerous trade conferences on well-being trends. In this episode we discuss:What is joyspan, and why should you care about it?How can we physical, mental, and emotional fitness more accessible?The future of health and wellness.How to make lasting changes towards meeting your health goals.This episode is brought to you by Mello Sleep, Cozy Earth, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormThe Joy of Well-beingFollow JasonFollow ColleenMentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonGet 15% off with code DRLYONhttp://helloned.com/DRLYONSave 35% on your orderhttp://CozyEarth.com/DRLYON

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May 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
Life Skills for Success and Fulfillment | Evy Poumpouras
Evy Poumpouras is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly. During her time as a United States Secret Service Special Agent, Evy was considered one of the agency’s elite interview and interrogation experts. Evy holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University. She teaches Criminal Justice and Criminology as an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York and Leadership and Negotiation at the Athens University of Economics and Business. In this episode we discuss:How to build courage and make tough choices.Why it’s important to serve humanity and leave behind a legacy.How to read people and question them.What real power and strength in difficult situations looks like.This episode is brought to you by House of Macademias, Apollo Neuro, 1stPhorm, Inside TrackerBe Taught by EvyGet Evy's BookMentioned in this episode:$40 off the Apollo Wearablehttp://apolloneuro.com/drlyonGet 20% off your first orderhttps://houseofmacadamias.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon

May 2, 2023 • 56min
The Future of Spinal Injury Treatment | Dr Gregory Lutz
Dr. Gregory Lutz is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Regenerative SportsCare Institute, Physiatrist-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery, and a professor of clinical rehabilitation medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. A pioneer in regenerative medicine, Dr. Lutz has co-authored more than sixty scientific publications, including the first double-blind, randomized, controlled study demonstrating the clinical efficacy of intradiscal platelet-rich plasma therapy. Dr. Lutz is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Orthobond Corporation. In this episode we discuss:Common causes of chronic lower back pain and what to do about them.What is Regenerative medicine?The top three things you can do to improve the health of your back and spine.What is Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, and how can it help you?The surprising connection between bacteria, your microbiome, and spinal disc degeneration.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, LMNT, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormMentioned in this episode:Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyon10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon

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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 15min
The Science of Recovery: How to be More Resilient | Kristen Holmes
As Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, corporate, and NCAA Athlete Teams in the world, helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior. Kristen's research focuses on the temporal organization of circadian influences and their effect on physiological and psychological resilience. Kristen was a 3x All American, 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa, competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball, and a 2021 University of Iowa Hall of Fame Inductee. 7-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University. Kristen has an MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence Certificate, M.A. Psychology, and Sports Performance, B.A., Political Science, University of Iowa, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Queensland.In this episode we discuss:Is your circadian rhythm dysfunctional, and how can you fix it?How heat and cold exposure can improve your mental healthWhat elite atheletes and performers all have in common.How to improve your resiliency and readiness.The one exercise you can do for longevity.Mentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonGet 20% off your first orderhttps://houseofmacadamias.com/drlyon$40 off the Apollo Wearablehttp://apolloneuro.com/drlyon

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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 36min
Why Most Health Advice is Wrong | John Jaquish PhD
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 technology which is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment. Inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury, Dr. Jaquish's methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians. Dr. Jaquish’s book explaining his non-conventional approach to human physiology is a WSJ best seller. In this episode we discuss:How many repetitions and sets should you do for maximum strength gains.Why weightlifting isn’t optimal for health goals.Is the carnivore diet the way of the future?The problems with conventional wisdom around health and training.How to avoid misinformation and bad advice.This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Cozy Earth, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormMentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonGet 35% off all Cozy Earth productshttps://CozyEarth.com/DRLYONGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyon