Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

Latest Episodes:

E238: This type of vegetable is anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and beneficial for brain health! May 13, 2025

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This episode covers:

A study on high fat high sugar diets, specific health benefits of cruciferous vegetables, who should not eat more cruciferous vegetables, and more!

Links mentioned during this episode:

Cruciferous Vegetables Blog Post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2023/03/07/top-health-benefits-of-cruciferous-vegetables/

High Fat High Sugar Diet Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-025-01776-8

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E237: A Personalized Path to Wellness with Ayurvedic Doctor Nidhi Pandya May 06, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, personalized health based on bio-individuality, aligning daily rhythms with nature, the importance of a 'warm and moist' internal climate for optimal well-being, and so much more.

Nidhi Pandya is an Ayurvedic Doctor based in NYC, and the creator of the Inner Climate® Framework. A groundbreaking approach to health that merges ancient wisdom with modern science, and represents the essence of her 15 years of dedicated practice and deep understanding of Ayurvedic principles. She is also a meditation and breathwork teacher.

Raised in India, Nidhi was immersed in Vedic wisdom from birth, drawing inspiration from her grandfather, a respected Ayurvedic healer. Her journey led her to 5+ years of formal education in classical Ayurveda at Shubham Ayurveda. As Nidhi soon realized the limitations of a strictly prescriptive approach to health. This insight spurred her to reinterpret Ayurveda through a transformative lens, making ancient knowledge accessible and relevant in today's world.

An international teacher, coach, and speaker, Nidhi contributes to various publications and serves as a faculty member at the Shakti School. Her strength lies in her unique ability to bridge the gap between traditional Ayurvedic teachings and the needs of contemporary women, guiding them towards a balanced, empowered life.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Nidhi's Website: https://www.nidhi.me/

Nidhi's Book: https://amzn.to/4lUdWd6

Nidhi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_ayurvedic_life/

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E236: Fasted Cardio vs. Fed Training: The Research, the Myths, and What Actually Works Apr 29, 2025

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A study on adult distance runners and nutrition, whether fasted training burns more fat, how hormones impact fasted training, and more!

Links mentioned during this episode:

Blog Post on Fasted vs. Fed Workouts: bit.ly/FastedCardioVsFedTraining

Injured Runners and Nutrition Study: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1440244025000350

Kion Essential Aminos (code LYONS): https://glnk.io/j6vy/thelyonsshare26m

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E235: What Your Headache Is Telling You with Dr. Scott Vrzal Apr 22, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss why pain is a message, not a permanent condition, common environmental and food toxins that may trigger headaches, how headache location can indicate specific organ dysfunctions, and so much more.

Dr. Scott Vrzal leads Vrzal Chriropractic with a unique approach of four levels of health and vitality: safe and gentle chiropractic, optimal environmental factors, balanced nutrition, and a release of emotional stress and tension in the mind/body connection.

The Vrzal Chiropractic aims to educate you about all of your natural solutions to common health problems in order to motivate you to take a more active and responsible role in restoring and maintaining your own health as well as the people around you. As chiropractic kinesiologists, we understand that although our patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they respond very differently to treatments. For this reason, we tailor a specific plan of action to meet your needs, goals & unique medical and physical condition.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Dr. Vrzal's Website: https://www.drvrzal.com/

Dr. Vrzal's Book The Headache Advantage: https://amzn.to/4iwi8xv

Dr. Vrzal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vrzal

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E234: Eat this for breakfast to have stable blood sugar! Apr 15, 2025

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A study on eating patterns and menopause, how to avoid a blood sugar spike in the morning, savory breakfast options you can make in the morning, and more!

Links mentioned during this episode:

Savory Breakfasts Blog Post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2019/08/27/10-healthy-savory-breakfasts-you-can-make-in-advance/

Free 50-Day Challenge: bit.ly/50dayhealthchallenge

Eating Patterns and Menopause Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-85134-8

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E233: From Autism to Anxiety: Managing Developmental Neurological Disorders with Dr. Robert Melillo Apr 08, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss the connection between digestive issues and brain development in children, how technology overstimulates children’s brains and what to do about it, how environmental and lifestyle factors significantly influence neurodevelopmental disorders, and so much more.

One of the most respected specialists in childhood neurological disorders in America, Dr. Robert Melillo has been helping children overcome learning disabilities for over 30 years. His areas of expertise include: autism spectrum disorders, PDD/NOS, ADD/ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, bipolar disorder, and other mental, attention, behavioral and learning disorders. He is also an expert in diet, nutrition and neuroimmune disorders in children and adults.

As a clinician for 30 years, a university professor, brain researcher, best selling author, radio and TV host, his cutting-edge research and success with over a thousand children in his private program are what led to the creation of Brain Balance Achievement Centers. Dr. Melillo has a private practice now that helps adults and children with various learning disabilities. He is focused on addressing the primary issue in most learning disabilities and behavioral disorders which is known as a functional disconnection. Since he introduced this concept, functional disconnection has become one of the leading theories in the world related to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and more. This work is leading the way toward understanding the underlying nature of these disorders and their causes.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Dr. Melillo's Website: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com/

Dr. Melillo's Book Disconnected Kids: https://amzn.to/4gWSr7G

Dr. Melillo's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melillo-method-podcast-everything-brain/id1739403876

Dr. Melillo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrRobertMelillo

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E232: Improving Health with a Well-Functional Vagus Nerve: 7 Science-Backed Strategies Apr 01, 2025

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A study on healthy aging, why the vagus nerve is important, how to improve vagus nerve function, and more!

Links mentioned during this episode:

Blog post on Vagus Nerve: bit.ly/lyonsvagusnerve

Magic Mind Subscription Here: https://www.magicmind.com/WYW20

Healthy Aging Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03570-5

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E231: Exploring a Healthier Relationship With(out) Alcohol with Silvia Subirana, Clinical Psychologist Mar 25, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss the impact of alcohol on emotional well-being, the science behind alcohol and stress, tips for managing emotions without alcohol, and so much more.

Silvia Subirana is a clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at MyDry30. MyDry30 is an app that helps users transform their relationship with alcohol and find greater meaning and fulfillment in their lives. By combining her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with the app’s tools including hypnotherapy, journaling, and more, Silvia takes a holistic approach, focusing on the powerful connection between mind and body to inspire lasting personal growth and intentional living.

Links mentioned during this episode:

MyDry30 Website and App: https://mydry30.com/

MyDry30 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydry30app/

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E230: Need More Energy? 4 Strategies to Boost it Today! Mar 18, 2025

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A study on Holy Basil (Tulsi), tips for balancing blood sugar, powerful ways to increase energy, and more!

Links mentioned during this episode:

Energy Blog Post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/02/06/4-powerful-ways-to-increase-your-energy-today/

Holy Basil (Tulsi) Tea: https://amzn.to/3DkPq3y

Holy Basil (Tulsi) Supplement (log in to Fullscript account for discounted orders): https://us.fullscript.com/plans/lyonsshare-the-lyons-share-supplement-recommendations

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E229: Managing Graves' Disease and Thyroid Conditions with Dr. Eric Osansky Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss the role of stress in thyroid health, the connection between gut health and autoimmunity, balancing traditional and natural treatments for Graves' disease, and so much more.

Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who helps people recover from thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. He is author of the books “Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease” and “Hashimoto’s Triggers”. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, and hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

Links mentioned during this episode:

Dr. Eric's Quiz: https://savemythyroid.com/quiz

Dr. Eric's Podcast: https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/

Dr. Eric's Book: https://savemythyroid.com/book/

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