In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise around strength, longevity, and weight loss with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician and founder of the muscle-centric medicine movement.

If you’ve ever wondered how to train for long-term health, this is your practical, science-backed guide. We dive into why building and maintaining muscle is essential not just for performance or appearance but for your metabolic health, brain function, immune system, and resilience as you age.

We cover:

💪 Why muscle is the organ of longevity and how it protects against chronic disease

🥗 What a muscle-centric plate looks like

🧠 How muscle influences your mood, memory, and brain health

🏋️‍♀️ The minimum effective dose of resistance training for busy lives

Plus, Dr. Lyon answers your biggest questions about GLP-1s, sarcopenia, protein, supplements, and how men and women should train differently as they age.

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond and haven’t prioritised muscle this conversation might just change your health trajectory.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an accomplished physician and the New York Times bestselling author of FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well.

Dr. Lyon's educational and research background includes dual clinical fellowships in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University, along with undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. A highly sought-after educator and consultant, she is an authority in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. You can find out more from Dr Lyon here at https://drgabriellelyon.com/

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If you’re often tired, struggling with dips in concentration, mood swings, or just not feeling your best your sugar intake might be playing a bigger role than you realise.

Cutting down on sugar isn’t just about reducing your risk of diabetes or heart disease later in life. It can transform how you feel today with more energy, sharper focus, lower inflammation, and a body that’s set up to age well.

In this episode, I go deeper than the usual “sugar is bad” conversation. We cover:

🔎 The hidden sources of sugar (even in so-called “healthy” diets)

🧠 Why reducing sugar really matters for your brain and body

❓ Is sugar addictive and are some types actually better than others?

🚨 Hidden signs your body is getting too much sugar

✅ My 5 practical steps to cut down without giving up everything you love

If you’ve ever wanted a clear, no-nonsense guide to lowering sugar for better health, this is it.

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What if there were chemicals in the air and energy charges in the ground that benefit your brain for better clarity and protection against mental illness? This is what today’s guest has written about in his research and why his prescriptions for better mental health include nature, food, movement, and gratitude.

In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey, board-certified psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, to talk about how we can strengthen our mental fitness in today’s world.

We explore:

🌳 Why modern city living takes a toll on the brain and how green spaces restore it

🥦 The power of food and myokines from exercise to fight inflammation

🙏 Simple grounding practices, purpose, and gratitude as medicine for the mind

🌄 Drew’s personal journey moving to the mountains and finding balance with his family

Dr. Ramsey shares practical, science-backed tools for building resilience, protecting your mental health, and reconnecting with what matters most.

Learn how to start your own “outdoor prescription” and build lasting mental fitness for the modern brain.

DREW RAMSEY, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and leading voice in Nutritional Psychiatry and integrative mental health. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health. For twenty years, he served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he taught and supervised psychotherapy and nutritional psychiatry.

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