Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

E280: When Medicine Misses the Mark: Understanding Medical Blind Spots Without Losing Trust in Healthcare with Dr. Aaron Hartman

THIS EPISODE COVERS: A powerful conversation with Dr. Aaron Hartman, a physician who knows firsthand what it feels like when the medical system runs out of answers. His journey into functional medicine began when conventional care failed his adopted daughter... and what followed reshaped how he understands healing, diagnosis, and patient advocacy. Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD is a triple-board-certified physician and the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he combines traditional family medicine with functional, integrative, and regenerative approaches to help patients uncover and address the root causes of chronic illness. Inspired by his own family’s complex health journey, he pursued advanced training beyond conventional medicine to better serve patients seeking comprehensive, personalized care. With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Hartman has also served as an assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University and participated in numerous research initiatives. His work focuses on evidence-based, individualized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental insights to support long-term healing and optimal health. LINKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Dr. Hartman's website: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/ [https://aaronhartmanmd.com/] Dr. Hartman's book, Uncurable: https://amzn.to/3NxRf1L [https://amzn.to/3NxRf1L] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk ] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]

E279: Healthy Travel Without the Bloat, Brain Fog, and Burnout: A Smarter Way to Fly

This episode covers: The science of healthy travel ... not just “drink more water,” but how much to drink on a four-hour flight, why constipation is so common while traveling, whether you should eat on the plane, and what actually helps protect circulation and energy in transit. We also dive into practical strategies that go beyond the basics: compression socks and DVT risk, protein/fat/fiber snack formulas, how to navigate airport food without blood sugar crashes, whether to exercise before flying, and simple breathing techniques to regulate your nervous system at takeoff. Links mentioned during this episode: Healthy Travel Tips Blog Post: https://bit.ly/TLStraveltips [https://bit.ly/TLStraveltips] Muse guided meditations: https://choosemuse.com/thelyonsshare [https://choosemuse.com/thelyonsshare] (code THELYONSSHARE) Beekeeper's Naturals: https://link.beekeepersnaturals.com/thelyonsshare [https://link.beekeepersnaturals.com/thelyonsshare] ( code THELYONSSHARE for 25% off) Magnesium blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/04/05/which-type-of-magnesium-is-best-for-you/  [https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2022/04/05/which-type-of-magnesium-is-best-for-you/] Compression sleeves: https://amzn.to/4rueY1I [https://amzn.to/4rueY1I]  Jet Lag episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e156-jet-lag-be-gone-the-science-and-strategies/id1531030448?i=1000631588899 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e156-jet-lag-be-gone-the-science-and-strategies/id1531030448?i=1000631588899] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Join our free weekly newsletter: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [https://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter] Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [http://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Lyons' Share website: https://www.thelyonsshare.org [https://www.thelyonsshare.org]

E278: Peptides 101: The Science of Cellular Signaling, Repair, and Longevity with Dr. Chris Renna

THIS EPISODE COVERS: A thoughtful, science-based conversation about peptides, designed specifically for the peptide-curious with Dr. Chris Renna. This isn’t a sales pitch or a “everyone should be on peptides” episode (I'm not!). It’s an honest conversation about where peptides may fit, and where foundational health still matters more. Dr. Renna is a family physician who graduated from the University of Texas and earned his medical degree cum laude from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Early in his career, he realized traditional medical training focused on diagnosing disease rather than creating true health, so in 1992, he founded LifeSpan Medicine, a personalized, prevention-focused practice built on concierge support and 24/7 access to care. With more than three decades dedicated to helping patients optimize their health, he’s become a nationally recognized leader in preventive medicine, as well as a published author and sought-after speaker. Links mentioned during this episode: LifeSpan Clinic: https://www.lifespanmedicine.com/our-team [https://www.lifespanmedicine.com/our-team] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk  [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [https://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]

E277: Muscle, Metabolism, and Fasting: A Smarter Way to Think About Intermittent Fasting

THIS EPISODE COVERS: IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF WELLNESS YOUR WAY, I REVISIT EPISODE 18 WHERE I TAKE A GROUNDED, SCIENCE-BASED LOOK AT WHAT INTERMITTENT FASTING ACTUALLY DOES IN THE BODY, WHO IT CAN HELP, AND WHO SHOULD APPROACH IT WITH CAUTION. Links mentioned during this episode: Prenuvo scan $300 discount: https://www.prenuvo.com/ref/ZITXQC [https://www.prenuvo.com/ref/ZITXQC] BodySpec scan $10 discount: https://www.bodyspec.com/r/8KwGBI [https://www.bodyspec.com/r/8KwGBI ] Visceral fat / brain health study: https://www.rsna.org/media/press/2025/2614 [https://www.rsna.org/media/press/2025/2614] Intermittent fasting blog post: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2019/11/19/is-intermittent-fasting-healthy/ [https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2019/11/19/is-intermittent-fasting-healthy/] Free Initial Consultation: 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]

E276: There’s No Perfect Formula for Health—and That’s the Point with Dr. Denise Brown

THIS EPISODE COVERS: Why symptoms like weight changes, hormone shifts, low energy, mood changes, and metabolic issues are rarely isolated problems. Denise also shares why she believes there’s no such thing as “mental health” versus “physical health”—just health—and why removing pressure and perfection can be one of the most healing steps people take. With over three decades of experience in healthcare as a physician, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Denise S. Brown, MD is a transformative leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid maternal overwhelm. A thought leader in self-care activities for women, she brings her expertise to books for successful women. LINKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Dr. Brown's Book, The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life: https://amzn.to/45xQ48A [https://amzn.to/45xQ48A] Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk [https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk] Lyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare [www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare] Join Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter [www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter]