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Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher

79. Building Muscle for Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher

Emily Fletcher

Education

4.9529 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

What if the obesity epidemic isn't actually the problem we should be solving? In this groundbreaking Season 4 premiere of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily reunites with her longtime friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, muscle-centric medicine pioneer, NY Times bestselling author, and the leading voice bridging conventional and functional medicine, to reveal why building muscle might be the most underrated key to longevity, health, and even manifestation. Dr. Lyon breaks down her revolutionary approach that's turning traditional health paradigms upside down: instead of focusing on losing weight, we should be building ourselves up. She shares brand new research (hot off the press!) on the surprising link between muscle mass and sexual function, plus why the fat inside your muscles matters more than your overall body fat percentage. 💡 In This Episode, They Cover:  ✨ Why muscle is the "organ of longevity" and how it impacts everything from brain health to sexual function ✨ The revolutionary new research on intramuscular fat that's changing how we think about body composition ✨ Why "comfort is the greatest disease" and how our relationship with stress might be all wrong ✨ The three stress responses you've never heard about (hint: it's not just fight-or-flight) ✨ How physical strength builds mental resilience, and why both are essential for manifesting the life you want This conversation merges cutting-edge science with deeply philosophical wisdom that will forever change how you think about your body and its capabilities. 🔥 Press play to discover why building muscle isn't vanity, it's your responsibility to yourself and the world. 🔗 More from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: ► Book: Forever Strong  ► Website: drgabriellelyon.com  ► Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show  ► Instagram: @drgabriellelyon 🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:  ► Join Ziva's Embodied Manifesting Course, Ziva Magic: ⁠https://makemagic.zivameditation.com⁠ ► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: ⁠https://preview.zivameditation.com⁠ ► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: ⁠https://learn.zivameditation.com⁠ ► Get on Ziva's mailing list: ⁠https://whythis.zivameditation.com⁠ ► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: ⁠https://whythis.zivameditation.com⁠ ► Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/⁠ ► Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ZivaMeditation

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0:00.0

Hi friend, it's Emily, and I want to welcome you to why isn't everyone doing this, the podcast where we dive into groundbreaking and taboo topics to help you embody your highest potential.

0:10.4

Today's episode is about something that everyone thinks they understand until they hear this conversation.

0:15.8

So if you've been doing everything, quote unquote, right for your health, but you still feel tired, you still feel soft, sluggish, or like your body is working against you, there's a reason. And it's not your willpower, it's not your hormones, it's not even your age. It's muscle. Yes, muscle. And today, you're going to see muscle in a way that you never have before. Because here's the thing, we've been solving the wrong problem. We've been told to shrink, to lose weight, to fight fat. But what if the real key to longevity, to energy,

0:43.0

to manifestation, and even sexual health, is building more muscle? Now, if that sounds radical,

0:48.8

just wait. Because today, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is here, and she is not your average doctor. She is

0:53.8

a double fellowship trained physician, founder of muscleon is here, and she is not your average doctor. She is a double fellowship trained

0:55.3

physician, founder of muscle-centric medicine, and a New York Times best-selling author of Forever Strong.

1:01.7

She also happens to be a dear friend of mine, and I have watched her for the past decade

1:05.9

manifest every single part of her extraordinary life through service, science, and extraordinary strength.

1:12.5

Now, before we dive in, I want to take a moment and say I am fired up for this conversation.

1:17.5

I'm so excited to share it with you, and it is such an honor to have this time with you.

1:22.1

So if you're new here, welcome to the why isn't everyone doing this family.

1:26.1

So this podcast is brought to you by Ziva.

1:28.4

And Ziva is where ancient wisdom meets modern science. We teach simple, proven techniques to help

1:34.0

you meditate and manifest your dreams, all so that you can embody your highest potential. And I'm so

1:39.3

glad that you chose this episode to listen to, because here's what it tells me about you. You are

1:43.5

someone who values your time. You care about your health, but not's what it tells me about you. You are someone who values your

1:44.6

time. You care about your health, but not just a stupid number on a scale. You're curious about how

1:50.0

your body and mind work together. And maybe, just maybe, you're ready to stop shrinking and start

1:55.9

building physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. So if that is you, you are in the right place.

2:02.4

And today's conversation is going to challenge some old beliefs, inspire some bold new ones,

2:07.3

and give you a radically new way to think about muscle as the organ of longevity. Also, Dr. Lyon is

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