Posts tagged body composition
#407: How MUSCLE Changes Everything: The Secret Organ of Longevity | Why “Healthy Sedentary” Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
#407: How MUSCLE Changes Everything: The Secret Organ of Longevity | Why “Healthy Sedentary” Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a pioneer in redefining the longevity conversation by making muscle health—not weight—the centerpiece of aging well. With a background in geriatrics and nutritional sciences, she illuminates why the quality of your muscle tissue is a far more powerful predictor of health than any number on the scale. Her perspective challenges the notion of a “healthy sedentary person” and reveals the major role of intramuscular fat in metabolic dysfunction.

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Muscle & Strength, Aging & PreventionLorenz Ralph Gañomuscle quality, longevity, intramuscular fat, metabolic dysfunction, physical activity, brain health, inflammation, peptides, bioregulators, personalized interventions, skeletal muscle, resistance training, protein intake, plant vs animal protein, essential amino acids, GLP-1 medications, sarcopenic obesity, muscle as an endocrine organ, myokines, mitochondrial function, muscle loss with aging, anabolic agents, muscle gene therapy, satellite cells, childhood exercise, recovery and rest, muscle imaging, body composition, neuroprotection, strength training benefits
#336: Hormone Replenishment, Digestive Rest, & Creatine: A Fresh Approach to Women’s Longevity With Cynthia Thurlow
#336: Hormone Replenishment, Digestive Rest, & Creatine: A Fresh Approach to Women’s Longevity With Cynthia Thurlow

Today, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, a remarkable nurse practitioner, podcast host, and true hormone whisperer who is on a mission to help women thrive through perimenopause and beyond. If you’re curious about how hormones shape your healthspan, want to understand what your doctor might be missing when it comes to midlife transitions, or are just ready to feel more empowered in your own body, you’re going to love this conversation. Cynthia and I get honest about the realities of hormonal changes, the critical (but often overlooked) role of gut health and autoimmunity, and why some of the most popular wellness trends—like intense cardio, strict intermittent fasting, and even daily “healthy snacks”—can sometimes do more harm than good.

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Hormone Balance, Hormone HealthErin Ryanhormones, perimenopause, menopause, healthspan, longevity, hormone replacement therapy, gut health, gut microbiome, intermittent fasting, digestive rest, insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), estrogen dominance, progesterone, testosterone, autoimmune conditions, thyroid health, sleep, nutrition, metabolic health, body composition, amino acids, muscle building, sarcopenia, protein intake, creatine, stress management, lifestyle interventions, cardio exercise, alcohol effects