Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

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**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!

Latest Episodes:

E97: Wellness THEIR Way: How to Reduce Inflammation through Food with Dr. Carolyn Williams Aug 30, 2022

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This episode covers:

An interview with Dr. Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, a leading culinary nutrition expert who’s developed a knack for breaking down complex science into quick, reader-friendly tips. The author of two cookbooks, Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less (Tiller Press, June 2019) and Meals That Heal – One Pot (The Experiment, September 2022), Carolyn is a sought-after speaker on anti-inflammatory eating and managing chronic inflammation through lifestyle.

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Meals That Heal One-Pot (Dr. Carolyn's latest book that you can preorder now): https://amzn.to/3A1zyhX
Meals that Heal 30 Minutes or Less (Dr. Carolyn's previous book): https://amzn.to/3OVtgVc
Dr. Carolyn Williams website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Choose an anti-inflammatory food from one of the categories that Carolyn mentioned, and get it in within the next 24 hours!
Think about the processed foods, added sugar, and processed meat that might be in your diet more than is serving you, and see what you can do to swap one of those out. Taking these steps will reduce the inflammation in your body!

E96: A Simple 4-Letter Formula to Build a Healthy Meal Aug 23, 2022

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This episode covers:

A study revealing a 2-minute hack to improve health after meals
A tasty drink that improves health as you sip
A 4-letter acronym that will help you build a healthy meal every time

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Healthy Meal Components blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/?p=23548
Study on walking after meals: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01649-4
FREE Blood Sugar Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/thelyonsshare/sosliveclass
Good Idea drink: https://amzn.to/3xl28Ic
Protein blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/04/12/how-much-protein-do-you-need-and-the-benefits-of-protein/
Healthy fat blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/05/03/is-fat-bad-benefits-of-healthy-fat-how-much-you-should-eat-daily/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Have your next meal be a VVFP meal!

E95: Wellness THEIR Way: Prioritizing Your Health and Self-Care as a Caregiver with Dawn-Renee Aug 16, 2022

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This episode covers:

An interview with Dawn-Renee, Holistic Caregiver and Energy Doula – an energetically connected holistic mentor. She cares for those who care for people dealing with chronic or terminal diagnosis, with a deep understanding of ALS/MND. She is passionate about holding space and empowering caregivers to find their energy, overcome burnout and create a map to optimal wellness.

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Free consultation with Dawn-Renee available at: https://travelingcaregivers.com/index.php/how-it-works/
Free handouts Dawn-Renee mentions: https://travelingcaregivers.com/index.php/product/my-top-10-self-care-favorites/ and https://travelingcaregivers.com/index.php/product/selfcare-selflove-balance/
Breathing exercises Megan recommends: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e85-4-breathing-exercises-to-help-manage-stress/id1531030448?i=1000564661624
Benefits of meditation: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/05/14/7-benefits-of-meditation/

E94: Secrets for Women's Health + How Much Protein You Need Aug 02, 2022

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This episode covers:

A fascinating study on women's health and how we differ from men in terms of nutrient usage and dietary requirements
A sweet frozen treat I know you'll love
Re-sharing important information on protein because it's the most under-consumed macronutrient that I see in clients

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
How Much Protein Do You Need? https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/04/12/how-much-protein-do-you-need-and-the-benefits-of-protein/
Carotenoids and women's health study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1028415X.2022.2084125
So Delicious No Sugar Added Fudge Bar: https://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/dairy-free-foods/dairy-free-frozen-desserts/coconutmilk/no-sugar-added-fudge-bar
Megan's Protein Milkshake: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2020/01/14/my-protein-milkshake-recipe/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Include a brightly colored veggie AND protein in your next meal
Tune into next week's episode featuring a great interview with a holistic caregiver that brought ME to tears during the interview!

E93: Wellness THEIR Way: Prescribing Lifestyle, Not Medication with Dr. Alka Patel Jul 26, 2022

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This episode covers:

An interview with Dr. Alka Patel, Founder of Lifestyle First®. She is also a GP, Lifestyle Medicine Doctor, and Longevity Coach, with expertise in optimising healthspan and lifespan. Her own biological age is almost 30 years younger than her chronological age, and she shares a wealth of knowledge to empower us to to lower our biological age, too!

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Dr. Alka Patel's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/JpFLNk3_Qik
Dr. Alka Patel's Website: https://dralkapatel.com/
Wellness Your Way episode on Breathwork: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e85-4-breathing-exercises-to-help-manage-stress/id1531030448?i=1000564661624
Wellness Your Way episode on morning routine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e64-wakeup-go-the-8-minute-morning-routine-that-will/id1531030448?i=1000546874656
Oura ring: https://ouraring.com/taf/fbd394baca
Continuous glucose monitor information: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/03/01/how-to-keep-your-blood-sugar-stable-what-i-learned-from-wearing-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/
The Lifestyle First Podcast on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/dr-alka-patel
You Tube Lifestyle First: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQrM4ryE0a38zqsednEppQ
Dr. Alka Patel's Mailing List - Newsletter: https://dralkapatel.com/mailinglist
Dr. Alka Patel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralkapateluk

E92: Permission Granted: You do NOT have to go to 8 grocery stores a week to be healthy! Jul 19, 2022

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This episode covers:

A study about cardiometabolic health
A recommendation for a new coffee creamer
Info about a free class I'm hosting all about how to balance your blood sugar
Why to give yourself permission to NOT go to 8 grocery stores every week

Links I mentioned during this episode:

SOS Blood Sugar Balancing Live Class: https://mailchi.mp/thelyonsshare/sosliveclass
Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
20 Healthiest Foods to Buy at Walmart: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/?p=23411
Cardiometabolic health study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735109722049944?via%3Dihub
Kitu Super Creamer: https://amzn.to/3uy8jbn
How to improve cholesterol: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/09/11/how-to-lower-cholesterol-naturally-if-you-really-even-need-to/
Thrive Market discount: http://thrv.me/lyonsshare

E91: Wellness THEIR Way: The Future of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Banking with Drew Taylor Jul 12, 2022

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This episode covers:

An interview with Drew Taylor, co-founder of Acorn Biolabs, a company dedicated to helping people access the future of regenerative medicine by providing affordable, accessible, and non-invasive cell banking. Drew helps people prepare to live longer, look better, and get ahead of aging so they are ready for the future of regenerative medicine.

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Acorn Biolabs: https://www.acorn.me
Acorn Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcornBiolabs
Drew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewWTaylor
Drew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-taylor-65b6ab10/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Take a moment to think about how you're treating your body. While it's amazing that in the future we'll have the technology to help reverse the damage that we're causing our bodies, there are things that we can be doing now. What are some ways that you can stop or slow the damage right now?

E90: Travel Like a Health Superstar with These Top Tips! Jul 05, 2022

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This episode covers:

A study comparing plant-based meat alternatives to chicken
A new tool that's been helping boost my productivity
My best healthy travel tips

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Free download! Healthy travel snacks: https://mailchi.mp/thelyonsshare/travelsnacks
Blog post on top travel tips: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/05/24/how-to-stay-healthy-while-traveling/
Lyons' Share blog post on protein: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/04/12/how-much-protein-do-you-need-and-the-benefits-of-protein/
Plant-based protein vs. chicken breast study: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01711
Brain.fm: https://www.brain.fm/science

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Whether you have a trip booked or not, head over to the free download linked above to make sure you're prepared to come out of your next trip feeling your best!

E89: Wellness THEIR Way: Eye Health and Blue Light with Dhruvin Patel Jun 28, 2022

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This episode covers:

An interview with Dhruvin Patel, optometrist and entrepreneur. Dhruvin shares valuable insight about blue light and eye health that is useful for us all!

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Ocushield products (use code Megan20 for 20% off!): https://www.ocushield.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhruvin_post_link
Dhruvin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhruvinpatel
Ocushield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getocushield

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Implement the work period policy. Try a 20, 45, or 50 minute work period in which you're only looking at your screen for that set amount of time!
Stop scrolling in bed before you go to sleep!
Get a blue light screen protector for your phone or computer, or get a pair of blue light glasses. Ocushield products are linked above!

E88: 7 Potential Sources of Toxins in Your Home and What to do About Them Jun 21, 2022

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This episode covers:

A study shedding light on why the order of food that you consume matters, and what you can eat first to prioritize your health
A recommendation for a brand new bar that's made from whole foods only
7 potential sources of toxins in your home, and how to swap these common household items for healthier options

Links I mentioned during this episode:

Join Revitalize: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalize
Blog post on Toxins at Home (with ALL product links discussed): https://www.thelyonsshare.org/?p=23354
Keho bar: https://amzn.to/3PFn0lV
Protein before meal study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220527085232.htm
Continuous glucose monitoring and blood sugar control post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/03/01/how-to-keep-your-blood-sugar-stable-what-i-learned-from-wearing-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

Choose one of the seven products that I mentioned that you use regularly. Search the Think Dirty app or the Environmental Working Group for non-toxic alternatives, and switch out that one thing!

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