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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 Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

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 Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

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/ Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

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  Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

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 Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

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 Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

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 Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

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. Links mentioned during this episode:Perimenopause blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/08/20/4-things-that-make-perimenopause-worse-and-5-things-that-make-it-better/ Plant-forward study: https://www.newswise.com/articles/plant-forward-planetary-health-diet-linked-to-lower-heart-disease-risk Free Initial Consultation: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Tracy Gapin about the health challenges men often overlook as they move through their 40s and 50s. We dive into sleep and sleep apnea, declining testosterone, endocrine disruptors, metabolic health, estrogen, gut health, essential lab testing, and why optimizing men’s health requires looking beyond a single hormone or symptom. Dr. Gapin also shares practical advice for men who want to improve their health and for the women who want to encourage the men in their lives to take action. Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, is a urologist, TEDx speaker and bestselling author who spent more than 20 years in traditional healthcare before shifting his focus toward precision performance medicine. After experiencing his own struggles with weight, stress, sleep, energy, and cognitive function, he pursued training in functional medicine, hormones, epigenetics, peptides, optimization, performance, and longevity. He is the founder of Peak Launch, a clinical practice focused on helping high-performing executives and entrepreneurs identify the biological factors limiting their health and performance. Links mentioned during this episode: Dr. Gapin's website: https://peaklaunch.com/ Follow Dr. Gapin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/ Reignite Your Metabolism (Lyons' Share Blood Sugar program): https://l.bttr.to/j5wLo Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk  Lyons' Share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

In this special episode of Wellness Your Way, I’m letting you hear directly from three incredible women who have transformed their health with the Lyons’ Share Wellness. Samara shares how she built strength, improved her metabolic health, and learned that consistency matters more than perfection; Natalie explains how she moved beyond calorie counting and intense exercise to improve her labs, digestion, energy, and relationship with food; and Macey shares how addressing her nervous system, metabolism, and nutrient absorption helped transform her energy, digestion, and skin. Their stories are different, but they all demonstrate the power of personalized care, patience, consistency, and learning to work with your unique body rather than against it. Links mentioned during this episode: Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation is for you. I sit down with behavior specialist and nutritionist Carrie Lupoli to explore why lasting health isn't about more willpower… it's about shifting your beliefs, balancing your blood sugar, and changing the way you think about yourself. We discuss how diet culture disconnects us from our bodies, why sustainable habits begin with identity rather than restriction, and practical tools for creating lasting behavior change. Carrie Lupoli is a certified nutritionist, award-winning behavior specialist, podcast host, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition. After overcoming her own struggles with disordered eating, she developed a unique approach that combines behavioral science, mindset, and nutrition to help people break free from diet culture and build sustainable health habits. She is also the author of From Corset to Crown, which explores the connection between self-worth, confidence, and wellness. Links mentioned during this episode:Pre-order Carrie's book: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrown Follow Carrie on Instagram (she goes live every morning!): https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/ Reignite Your Metabolism (Lyons' Share Blood Sugar program): https://l.bttr.to/j5wLo Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

Have you ever wondered whether you should eat before your workout or train on an empty stomach? It's one of the most debated topics in fitness, and like most nutrition questions, the answer isn't one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I'm breaking down the science behind fasted versus fed training, who benefits most from each approach, and why your hormones, workout intensity, and goals all matter. Plus, I cover new research linking certain artificial sweeteners to faster brain aging and explain what it actually means for your everyday choices. Links mentioned during this episode: Fasted vs. fed training: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2025/04/29/fasted-cardio-vs-fed-training-the-research-the-myths-and-what-actually-works/ Sugar substitutes article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260717033213.htm Free Initial Consultation: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

In this milestone 300th episode, I celebrate this incredible podcast journey before sitting down with psychiatrist Dr. Matt Bernstein to explore the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. We discuss how metabolism, nutrition, insulin resistance, ketones, exercise, and stress all influence brain health and mental wellness, and why improving metabolic health may be a powerful tool for supporting everything from brain fog and anxiety to more serious mental health conditions. Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, he specializes in helping individuals achieve lasting recovery from serious mental illness through nutrition and metabolic therapies. He is the founder of Accord, a comprehensive metabolic psychiatry program, and has served in leadership roles at McLean Hospital and Ellenhorn. Dr. Bernstein also lectures nationally, advises several mental health organizations, and helps advance research exploring the role of metabolism in brain health. Links mentioned during this episode:Accord website: www.accordmh.com Dr. Bernstein's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd Want to be featured on Wellness Your Way as a Lyons' Share 1:1 client? Email [email protected] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

Gut health seems to be at the center of every health conversation, but it's also become one of the most misunderstood topics online. In this episode, I break down what the latest research actually tells us about the microbiome, why so many people feel worse when they start "eating healthy," and the biggest misconceptions I see in my functional nutrition practice. We'll talk about food sensitivities, restrictive diets, stool testing, the gut-brain connection, and the simple habits that make the biggest difference for long-term gut health. Links mentioned during this episode:Gut health has become confusing blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2026/07/21/gut-health-has-become-confusing-heres-what-actually-matters/ Microbiome and Diabetes study: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(26)00252-1? Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org

Fitness advice on social media can be overwhelming, and often misleading. In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Coleman, VP of Training at PVOLVE (and Jennifer Aniston's longtime trainer!) to separate fact from fiction when it comes to exercise. We dive into some of the biggest fitness myths, including whether strength training makes women bulky, how high-intensity exercise affects cortisol, and what actually creates sustainable results. We also discuss mobility, recovery, bone health, overtraining, and why consistency always beats intensity. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you're someone who loves to exercise, this conversation will help you build a smarter, healthier relationship with movement. Dani Coleman is the Vice President of Training and Head Trainer at PVOLVE, the clinically proven movement and longevity company focused on strength, mobility, and stability. With more than a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Dani has worked across boutique fitness, personal training, and digital coaching. She holds multiple certifications in corrective exercise, weight loss, hormone health, and functional movement. Dani is passionate about helping people build sustainable fitness habits that support lifelong health and confidence. Links mentioned during this episode:PVOLVE: https://www.pvolve.com/ Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter