Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

E286: Why Modern Life Is Burning Us Out (And How to Realign) with Dr. Aldrich Chan

IN THIS EPISODE: We discover how modern life may be pulling us out of alignment with our natural rhythms, and what it really means to reconnect. You’ll hear a thought-provoking framework for understanding stress, disconnection, and the brain’s role in shaping our experience, along with practical ways to return to a more grounded, integrated way of living. Aldrich Chan, Psy.D., is a neuropsychologist, psychotherapist, and founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness. He is an adjunct professor for the doctoral and master's program at Pepperdine University and author of the award-winning book Reassembling Models of Reality. Dr. Chan has publications on mindfulness, trauma, creativity, and novel psychotherapeutic approaches. He hosts weekly meditation groups and has been practicing meditation with special interests in Daoism and Zen for over a decade. LINKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Dr. Chan's book: https://amzn.to/4aHYTyn [https://amzn.to/4aHYTyn] Dr. Chan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/draldrichan [http://www.instagram.com/draldrichan] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [http://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [http://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]

E285: Inflammation 101: The Hidden Driver of Fatigue, Weight Gain & Disease

IN THIS EPISODE: IN HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE, A NEW 2026 STUDY REVEALS THAT SIMPLIFYING YOUR MEALS (BY EATING MORE CONSISTENT FOODS AND MAINTAINING STEADY CALORIE INTAKE) MAY ACTUALLY SUPPORT GREATER WEIGHT LOSS. WHILE VARIETY ISN’T INHERENTLY BAD, REDUCING DECISION FATIGUE AND CREATING STRUCTURED ROUTINES AROUND MEALS COULD MAKE IT EASIER TO STAY ON TRACK AND SEE RESULTS. IN VEGGIES OF THE MATTER, WE BREAK DOWN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HELPFUL ACUTE INFLAMMATION AND HARMFUL CHRONIC INFLAMMATION, AND HOW THE LATTER CONTRIBUTES TO ISSUES LIKE FATIGUE, DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS, AND LONG-TERM DISEASE. YOU’LL LEARN HOW GUT HEALTH, DIET, LIFESTYLE HABITS, AND TARGETED SUPPLEMENTS ALL PLAY A ROLE IN REDUCING INFLAMMATION AND SUPPORTING OVERALL WELLNESS. LINKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Routinized eating study: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fhea0001591 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fhea0001591] Inflammation information: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/09/17/inflammation-explained-symptoms-causes-and-how-to-reduce-it/ [https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2024/09/17/inflammation-explained-symptoms-causes-and-how-to-reduce-it/] Free Initial Consultation: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [http://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter] Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [http://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org [http://www.thelyonsshare.org]

E284: Jaw Pain, Headaches, and Stress: The Overlooked Link Between Your Bite and Whole-Body Health with Dr. Jason Horwitz

In this episode: Dr. Jason Horwitz and I talk about the mouth–body connection, and why issues like TMJ pain and bite alignment are often overlooked drivers of chronic discomfort. We discussed how stress, posture, nervous system load, and the way your bite comes together can quietly affect pain, sleep, inflammation, and overall well-being. Dr. Jason Horwitz, DDS, is a nationally recognized dentist and technology leader known for his expertise in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. He has trained dentists across the country in CAD/CAM systems, 3D imaging, and computer-guided implant procedures, and has served as President of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantology and is an accreditation candidate with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Links mentioned during this episode: Dr. Horwitz's website: https://prestige-dentistry.com/ [https://prestige-dentistry.com/] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [http://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [http://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]

E283: You Might Be More Stressed Than You Think (Here’s What's Happening In Your Body)

This episode covers: A new study from Yale showing that parental stress may be a major, often overlooked driver of childhood obesity that's impacting parenting behaviors, children’s eating habits, and weight outcomes more than nutrition advice alone. In the veggies of the matter, we take a deep dive into what stress actually is (any demand requiring the body to adapt) and how cumulative “stress bucket” overload from emotional, physical, and environmental sources can lead to symptoms like hormone imbalances, digestive issues, fatigue, and blood sugar dysregulation. I also outline a few practical ways to manage stress by both reducing inputs and increasing resilience through sleep, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle shifts. Links mentioned during this episode: Stress and Health Blog Post: https://bit.ly/HiddenEffectsOfStress [https://bit.ly/HiddenEffectsOfStress] Mindfulness and childhood obesity study: https://bit.ly/4rS6pNB [https://bit.ly/4rS6pNB] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Join our free weekly newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter] Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Lyons' Share website: www.thelyonsshare.org [ www.thelyonsshare.org]

E282: You’re Not Unmotivated—You’re Disconnected with Meg Tuohey

IN THIS EPISODE: I sat down with psychologist Meg Tuohey to talk about something I see constantly in my practice: high-achieving women who are doing everything “right” (eating well, exercising, reading the books, setting the goals) and still feel disconnected or unsettled. Meg Tuohey is a licensed psychologist, sought-after speaker, and host of the Wisdom Stripes podcast. Upon its one-year anniversary in October 2025, Wisdom Stripes reached over 1.8 million lifetime downloads and ranked Top 15 in Education in the United States. Her work centers on helping women reconnect with themselves, understand their inner world, and lead with clarity and wisdom—especially during moments of trauma, transition, or identity fracture. Grounded in evidence-based psychology and shaped by decades of clinical experience, Meg is known for meeting women where they are and helping them move beyond survival into grounded leadership within themselves, their families, and their communities. LINKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Meg Tuohey's book: https://amzn.to/4rtGgFD [https://amzn.to/4rtGgFD] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [http://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [http://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]