Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

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E314: What Actually Matters for Fertility with Dr. Aumatma Simmons Nov 03, 2026

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What actually matters when you're trying to optimize your fertility? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aumatma Simmons to discuss the often-overlooked factors that can influence reproductive health, from environmental toxins and nervous system regulation to sleep, exercise, and nutrition. We explore why personalized strategies matter more than doing everything perfectly, including how consistent routines and complex carbohydrates can support your body. Dr. Aumatma also shares how Madre Fertility makes individualized fertility guidance more accessible.

Meet Today’s Guest:

Dr. Aumatma Simmons is a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience helping couples navigate complex fertility challenges. She is the founder of Holistic Fertility Institute, the bestselling author of Fertility Secrets, host of the award-winning podcast Egg Meets Sperm, and co-founder of Madre Fertility, a personalized fertility platform and coaching app. Through her clinical work, speaking, and teaching, she helps people better understand their hormonal health and make informed decisions about their fertility journeys.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aumatma/

Smart Fertility Analysis: https://www.madrefertility.com/

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E313: Your Lymphatic System: The Missing Link in Detox, Immunity & Fluid Balance Oct 27, 2026

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Have you ever wondered how your lymphatic system supports detoxification, immunity, and fluid balance? In this episode, I share fascinating research on how consistent daily routines are associated with better physical and mental health, then dive into the often-overlooked lymphatic system and its role in keeping our bodies functioning optimally. We’ll explore everyday ways to support lymphatic flow through movement, hydration, gut health, nutrition, and stress management, plus discuss whether tools like rebounders, gua sha, and lymphatic drainage massage are worth considering. My goal is to help you understand this incredible system and identify simple, practical ways to support your body’s natural processes.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Lymphatic system blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2025/07/22/your-lymphatic-system-the-overlooked-key-to-detox-immunity-and-energy/

Consistent routine study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10865-026-00646-6

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E312: Stop Relying on Motivation: The Science of Lasting Habits with Dr. Heather McKee PhD Oct 20, 2026

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What if building healthier habits had less to do with willpower and more to do with how you design your life? In this episode, I sit down with behavioral scientist Dr. Heather McKee to explore why motivation fades, how to make healthy behaviors easier to sustain, and why consistency is really about learning to return after a setback. We also discuss wearable technology, all-or-nothing thinking, and practical strategies for creating habits that work with your real life rather than an idealized version of it.

Meet Today’s Guest:

Dr. Heather McKee is a behavioral scientist, keynote speaker, and Motivation Science Advisor at Myzone. With more than 15 years of experience in behavior change, motivation science, and behavioral research, she specializes in helping people turn healthy intentions into sustainable habits. She has worked with organizations including Starbucks, Lululemon, Rolls-Royce, Decathlon, Rituals, the NHS, and Myzone to translate behavioral science into practical strategies that make healthy behaviors easier, more rewarding, and more enjoyable.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Website: www.drheathermckee.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheathermckee/

Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk

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E311: What Your Skin May Be Telling You About Your Health (Acne, Eczema, Hair Loss, and more!) Oct 13, 2026

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Have you ever wondered whether your recurring acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, dry skin, hair loss, hives, or keratosis pilaris could be telling you something about what is happening beneath the surface? In this episode, I’m breaking down eight common skin concerns and the functional nutrition patterns I look for, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, nutrient status, immune function, stress, and more. I’ll walk you through the key contributors I investigate for each condition, the labs that may provide helpful clues, and why finding the root cause often requires looking beyond the skin itself.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Skin Conditions blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2026/10/13/what-your-skin-may-be-telling-you-about-your-health/

Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk

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E310: Recovery Capacity: Why Some Bodies Bounce Back and Others Don't with Lane Kennedy Oct 06, 2026

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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 nutritionist, to talk about her experience with dysautonomia and the long road back to health. We explore the idea of recovery capacity, why rest is more than sleep, how layered stress can overwhelm the body, and practical ways to support nervous system regulation. We also discuss sleep, technology, exercise, peptides, and why learning to listen to your body may be one of the most important health skills you can develop.

Meet Today’s Guest:

Lane Kennedy is a mindfulness teacher for the City of San Francisco and a DNA functional nutritionist who helps people better understand how their genetic blueprint can influence stress response, energy, and healing capacity. Her work combines functional nutrition, applied neuroscience, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. After experiencing a collapse that led to dysautonomia and a long recovery, Lane now brings both professional expertise and lived experience to conversations about resilience, burnout, and recovery. She is also the author of Sobriety for Dummies and creator of Sober in San Francisco.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Lane's meditation page: https://lanekennedy.com/PracticeWithMe

Lane's Calm Resilience System https://calm.lanekennedy.com/calm-resilience-system

Sober in San Francisco https://soberinsanfrancisco.com/

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E309: She Did Everything “Right”—Then Had a Heart Attack at 48 with Heather Watkins Sep 29, 2026

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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 signs she missed, the role genetics and family history can play in cardiovascular health, and why feeling fit and healthy doesn’t always tell the whole story. Heather also shares how her approach to exercise, nutrition, stress, boundaries, and sleep has changed since her heart attack. This is an empowering conversation about looking beyond the basics, advocating for your health, and understanding when it may be time to dig deeper.

Meet Today's Guest:

Heather Watkins is the founder of Best Health Wellness, a coaching practice dedicated to helping women improve their metabolism, hormones, strength, and overall health. With more than 30 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness, she has built her career around helping women create sustainable, healthy lifestyles. After experiencing a heart attack at age 48, she became even more passionate about helping women understand their cardiovascular risk, advocate for their health, and look beyond the basics of wellness. Heather is also the author of The Wake Up Call and the ebook 5 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Heart.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_health_wellness/

Heather's website: heatherbesthealth.com

Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk

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E308: The Truth About Seafood: Wild, Farmed, Mercury & Omega-3s with Sena Wheeler Sep 22, 2026

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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 Sena Sea, to break down everything you need to know about choosing seafood, from wild-caught versus farmed to mercury, sustainability, labeling, and even how to get your family to enjoy more fish. Sena also gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how fish gets from the ocean to your plate and why properly frozen seafood can be an excellent choice.

Sena Wheeler is part of a multigenerational fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, a company that brings wild Alaskan seafood directly to consumers. With a master's degree in nutrition and food science specializing in omega-3s in fish and premium seafood handling practices, Sena combines her background in nutrition with her family's fishing heritage. She is passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier, and educating people about the nutritional benefits of wild fish.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Sena Sea: www.senasea.com

Sena Sea Instagram: www.instagram.com/SENASEA_SEAFOODS/

Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk

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E307: The Root Causes of PCOS/PMOS: Insulin Resistance, Hormones & How to Feel Better Sep 15, 2026

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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 PMOS is diagnosed, why insulin resistance is such an important piece of the puzzle, and why you can have PMOS at any body size. We’ll also talk about the functional nutrition strategies I use to support women with PMOS, including nutrition, blood sugar regulation, strength training, sleep, stress management, targeted supplementation, and more. Before we get into that, I’m also sharing new research on why preserving muscle mass may be much more important for long-term health than simply focusing on the number on the scale.

Links mentioned during this episode:

PCOS/PMOS blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2026/09/15/the-root-causes-of-pcos-pmos-insulin-resistance-hormones-how-to-feel-better/

Body Composition and Mortality study: https://www.ifm.org/articles/body-composition-mortality-risk-and-the-impact-of-lifestyle

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E306: Knowing When to Keep Asking Questions with Dr. Debra Muth Sep 08, 2026

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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 panel may not tell the whole story, and how to advocate for yourself when you feel dismissed or gaslit by the healthcare system. We also dive into environmental toxins, toxin testing, regenerative medicine, peptides, and the importance of addressing foundational health before reaching for more advanced tools. Finally, Dr. Muth shares some of the habits she uses to stay healthy, grounded, and joyful while running a busy practice.

Dr. Debra Muth is a functional medicine practitioner, speaker, entrepreneur, and educator with a passion for helping people uncover the root causes of their health concerns. She is the founder of Serenity Healthcare and Serenity Aesthetics and Wellness in Wisconsin, as well as the Functional Medicine Business Institute. Dr. Muth is also the host of the Let’s Talk Wellness Now podcast and author of Seen at Last, where she explores the experience of feeling unheard in healthcare and the importance of advocating for your health. Through her work, she helps patients and practitioners look beyond conventional approaches to create more personalized, comprehensive paths to wellness.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Dr. Muth's book Seen At Last: https://amzn.to/4vWVrIQ

Dr. Muth's podcast: https://letstalkwellnessnow.com/

Serenity Healthcare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenityhealthcarecenter/

Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk

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E305: Perimenopause Survival Guide: 4 Things Making It Worse—and 5 That Can Help Sep 01, 2026

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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 may contribute to worse symptoms: nutrient and blood sugar imbalances, inflammation and oxidative stress, gut dysfunction, and adrenal dysregulation. Then I share five strategies you can use to support your body, from balancing estrogen and replenishing nutrients to improving gut health, reducing inflammation, and regulating stress. I also share a little health news on how a more plant-forward eating pattern may support cardiovascular health, especially after menopause.