
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 25min
Medical Advice from the Military Elite | Dr Bryan Stepanenko
Dr. Stepanenko recently retired from the military after completing seven years as an active duty Army family physician and was a firefighter/paramedic in South Florida prior to his military medical career. He recently joined Gabrielle Lyon’s medical practice as the lead physician and is an ambassador for the Institute for Muscle Centric Medicine. He practices Lifestyle & Performance Medicine with specialty training in Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and is teaching staff for the military’s only Functional Medicine training pathway. He lectures internationally on Warfighter Human Performance & Wellness, focusing on ways of identifying and mitigating threats to health and performance in the military Operational Environment and every day life. In this episode we discuss:What it’s like to jump from active duty to practicing medicineWhat is functional medicine, and who can practice it?How we can start treating our Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operators better immediately.How to live your best life from a muscle centric perspective.This episode is brought to you by Timeline Nutrition, Eight Sleep, Inside Tracker, 1stPhorm

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 24min
Upcoming Trends in Women’s Health | Liz Plosser
Liz Plosser is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, where she oversees the brand across its print and digital platforms and various brand extensions. Liz has been in the wellness industry for more almost 20 years, previously overseeing digital strategy as SVP of Content at Well+Good, and prior to that, serving as the Senior Director of Content & Communications at SoulCycle. She is the former Deputy Editor of SELF, and before that she helped earn Cosmopolitan its first-ever national magazine award. Liz was also the Editorial Director of CosmoBody, an on-demand subscription fitness channel. Liz graduated cum laude from Princeton University, and is a marathoner, triathlete, kettlebeller, and fitness–lover.In this episode we discuss:New trends in health and fitnessWill training ever be the same as before the pandemic?Revisiting the fluffy language around women’s fitnessShould you be using wearables?This episode is brought you by Thesis, LMNT, 1stPhorm, Inside TrackerWomen's Health - Fitness, Nutrition, Sex, and Weight Loss Tips for WomenBuy Liz's Book: Own Your MorningFollow Women's HealthFollow LizMentioned in this episode:10% off your first boxhttps://takethesis.com/DRLYONGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 30min
Understanding Cancer: Preventing and Lowering Your Risk | Joe Zundell PhD
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon interviews Joe Zundell, PhD in cancer biology, discussing various topics including lowering cancer risk, the role of diet in cancer, benefits of urolithin A, complexities of cancer, risks of pesticide consumption, importance of fruits and vegetables for colon cancer prevention, early detection and personalized therapy, understanding remission in cancer, exploring alternative cancer treatments, and the relationship between cooking methods and cancer risk.

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Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 8min
Can Women’s Health Get Better With Age? | Stacy Sims PhD
STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PhD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. During her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.In this episode we discuss:Training methods for every-day women, not athletes.Should women be taking exogenous hormones?How to maintain fitness during menopause.Can your health get better with age?This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, LMNT, 1stPhorm, Inside TrackerDr. Stacy Sims | Female Physiology and Nutrition ScienceMentioned in this episode:Save $150 on the Eight Sleep Pod coverhttps://eightsleep.com/drlyonGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 41min
Training for Athletic Performance | Dr Jordan Shallow
Dr. Jordan Shallow DC, is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Consultant. As well as the Founder and CEO of Pre-Script, Medical Director for House of Athlete, and co-host of RX’D RADIO. Jordan is the former Chiropractor at Apple world Headquarters in Cupertino, California. As well as former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Stanford University Rugby Team. He spends the majority of his time consulting with professional sports teams on integrated training and rehab models, as well as working as a concierge clinician/strength coach with athletes in the NFL, NHL and UFC.In this episode we discuss:Are athletes born or developed?What you should be focusing on for increased athleticism.The most undervalued and overlooked part of resistance training.Why traditional training methods are sub-optimal.This episode is brought to you by Timeline Nutrition, Thesis, InsideTracker, 1stPhormRx'd Radio | Podcast on SpotifyPre-Script: Human Performance EducationMentioned in this episode:10% off your first boxhttps://takethesis.com/DRLYON10% off your first order of Mitopurehttps://timelinenutrition.com/DRLYONInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 11min
Take Care of Your Skin to Look Younger | Racquel Frisella
Learn from skincare expert Racquel Frisella about maintaining youthful skin, importance of sunscreen, treatments for stretch marks, safety of injectables like Botox, and the benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers for facial rejuvenation.

Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
Start Optimizing Your Mitochondria Today | Chris Rinsch PhD
Chris Rinsch is co-founder and CEO of Amazentis. For more than two decades, he has been an innovator in the life sciences arena. Before founding Amazentis in 2007, Rinsch worked in venture capital investing in pioneering life sciences companies in the nutrition space and in biotechnology developing cell-based therapies at the Swiss biotech company ISOTIS SA. Rinsch has authored original publications in leading scientific journals, including Nature Medicine, Nature Metabolism, Jama Open, Cell Reports Medicine and others, for his research on Urolithin A, mitochondrial health, muscle function, and joint health. Rinsch holds an MBA from INSEAD, France, a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Lausanne, a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from U.T. Southwestern Medical Center, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.In this episode we discuss:Why you need to know about Urolithin A.How your mitochondria affect aging and longevity.What’s needed to create healthy muscle.The keys to optimal mitochondrial health.This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, Timeline Nutrition, Inside Tracker, 1st PhormAmazentisMentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonSave $150 on the Eight Sleep Pod coverhttps://eightsleep.com/drlyon10% off your first order of Mitopurehttps://timelinenutrition.com/DRLYON

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 33min
Building a Fitness Business to Help Others Reclaim Their Active Life | Dr. Sean Pastuch
Dr. Sean Pastuch founded Active Life to create opportunities for people to live active, fulfilling lives. The fitness industry is great for people who are already healthy, and the healthcare industry is great at helping people who are sick, but there is a huge group who live between healthy and sick. Dr. Sean and Active Life are inspired to help this group of people, providing world-class support through education, exercise, and mentorship.In this episode we discuss:What it takes to turn down $50,000 a month and take the high road instead.How to create a business that helps your clients achieve their health goals without chasing the money.Why is wasting time so dangerous?How to make fitness more accessible and appealing.Ways fitness professionals and gym owners can provide more value to their clients.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, LMNT, 1stPhorm, InsideTrackerSean's IGActive Life | Bridging the gap between fitness and healthcareMentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/drlyonGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyon

Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 26min
Avoid Injuries and Increase Physical Fitness | Doug Kechijian
Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient’s clientele includes athletes and operators from Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), mixed martial arts, X Games, Olympics, Major League Lacrosse (MLL), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), federal law enforcement tactical teams, and military special operations forces. Doug was a Pararescueman in the U.S. Air force where he deployed throughout the world to help provide technical rescue capability and emergency medical care to U.S and allied forces. In 2015, he was selected as one of the U.S. Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Doug received his AB in Biology from Brown University and MA in Exercise Physiology/Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University.In this episode we discuss:How do you build and maintain physical resiliency as you age?Ways to create sustainable fitness routinesWhy “normal” standards for movement and fitness are too lowHow much training do you really need for good health?This episode is brought to you by OneFarm, Paleovalley, 1stPhorm, InsideTrackerDoug's TwitterResilient Performance YouTubeFollow Resilient PerformanceResilient Performance Physical Therapy | NYC, Chatham NJ, Darien CTMentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 34% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon$20 Credit with code LYON20https://onefarm.com/cbd-specials/15% Off Your Purchasehttp://paleovalley.com/drlyon

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 24min
Why Are Performance Enhancing Drugs Illegal? | Rick Collins, Esq.
Rick Collins is a New York lawyer and former prosecutor who has built a nationwide practice in health, wellness and fitness. As a partner in the law firm of Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry, he has defended countless individuals and corporate entities against investigations, administrative or disciplinary proceedings, and criminal prosecutions alleging the unlawful marketing, distribution or prescription of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, or non-compliant dietary supplements. He served as a member of the working group formed by the U.S. Sentencing Commission to revise the federal sentencing guidelines regarding anabolic steroids. He serves as Legal Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). In this episode we discuss:Why are anabolic steroids illegal?The surprising role of the LGBTQ+ community in testosterone advocacyAre we too vain as a society?What’s next for performance-enhancing drugs?This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, LMNT, 1stPhorm, InsideTrackerSteroid Criminal Defense Attorney | SteroidLaw.comNew York Federal Criminal Law Firm | Rick Collins Federal Crimes DefenseMentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 34% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.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