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What if the key to longevity isn’t found in your heart, your brain, or your hormones — but in your muscle?

In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains why skeletal muscle is the most overlooked organ in modern medicine and how its decline quietly drives aging, disease, and loss of independence. Drawing from her work in nutrition, geriatrics, and muscle-centric medicine, Lyon breaks down how strength training, protein intake, and daily movement protect metabolic health, resilience, and mental clarity as we age. From preventing sarcopenia to rethinking weight loss, GLP-1 drugs, and what it really means to age well, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone who wants to stay strong, capable, and useful for life. If you care about longevity, this episode reframes the conversation — starting with muscle!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

● Why cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia often begin in skeletal muscle

● What “muscle-centric medicine” means — and why it challenges modern healthcare

● Why building muscle for longevity is the important thing you can do

● How GLP-1 drugs could unintentionally accelerate muscle loss and sabotage longevity

● Why body fat percentage misses the real metabolic problem

● How resistance training protects the brain, joints, and metabolism

● The protein framework Lyon uses in clinical practice

● Why movement is the fastest path to physical and mental freedom

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

(01:20) - What Kind of Doctor Are You

(06:45) - Muscle-Centric Medicine Explained

(14:18) - Vitality Blueprint: $50 Off Plans

(16:45) - Role of a Muscle-Centric Physician

(19:15) - Muscle: The Organ of Longevity

(24:04) - Muscle Mass and Dementia Prevention

(27:10) - Fear of Resistance Training

(29:55) - Concerns About Being Too Bulky

(33:20) - LMNT

(35:00) - Subscribe to the Podcast

(32:50) - Importance of Healthy Muscle Mass

(40:00) - Best Ways to Measure Health Aging

(44:27) - Nutrition Insights

(50:07) - Staying Forever Young

(51:23) - Start Your Momentous Journey

(53:20) - The Forever Strong Playbook Overview

(54:15) - Understanding GLP-1s

(57:47) - Muscle-Centric Strength Program Overview

(59:35) - Expectations from The Forever Strong Playbook

(1:00:25) - Dr. Lyon’s addition to the Infinite Shelf

(1:01:11) - Finding Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Huge thanks to our sponsors, Vitality, Momentous, and LMNT.

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Discover how to become a humble, hungry, happy person, that kicks butt into your 90s.

In this episode, world-class strength & conditioning coach Ben Bergeron shares his holistic approach to long-term fitness, strength, and mental resilience. Learn how creating supportive environments, building strong connections, and focusing on key pillars—eat, sleep, train, think, connect—can help you crush your goals and stay fit for life. Whether you're training for life's challenges or simply want to feel great and pain-free, Ben’s insights will inspire you to kick butt into your 90s. Don’t miss this motivational deep dive into optimizing health and happiness!

• Why elite performance is about sustainability, not intensity
• How discipline creates freedom in training and leadership
• The difference between being busy and being effective
• Why emotional regulation is a performance skill
• How to avoid burnout while still pushing limits
• What world-class athletes understand about consistency
• Why values-based systems outperform motivation

(00:00) - Intro

(02:49) - Key System Mistakes for Everyday Athletes

(09:35) - Creating a Movement Rich Environment

(10:44) - Feeling Seen and Sense of Belonging

(17:45) - Building Community in Fitness

(18:50) - Evolution of Training Philosophy

(20:50) - Embracing "Yes, And" in Fitness

(22:56) - Shifts in Ben’s Fitness Perspective

(25:28) - Best Practices in Training Implementation

(28:58) - Changes in the Fitness Landscape Over 20 Years

(32:17) - Fitness as a Standalone Discipline

(35:03) - Hydration with LMNT

(37:35) - Momentous: Creatine Chews

(46:01) - Importance of Fun in Training

(47:00) - Squatting and Deadlifting After 40

(50:03) - Current Obsessions in Fitness

(52:36) - Character vs Personality in Training

(58:21) - Training Character Development

(01:01:00) - Changing Your Mindset for Fitness

(01:05:30) - Transformative Impact of Training Methods

(01:09:40) - Infinite Shelf

(01:11:39) - Finding Ben Online

(01:13:06) - Join the Starrett System

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT and Momentous.

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Did you know your oral health is directly tied to your longevity?

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kenny Brown, Stanford-educated oral and maxillofacial surgeon, unpacks the shocking link between dental hygiene and overall health and wellness. Discover how bacteria in your mouth can impact your heart, brain, gut, and even reproductive system, and why gum disease could be silently affecting your body’s performance. Learn the dos and don’ts of brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning, bust common oral health myths, and explore groundbreaking innovations like the Feno Smartbrush that could revolutionize your routine. Whether it’s preventing chronic inflammation or improving systemic health, this episode is packed with actionable tips that could transform your wellness journey. Don’t miss out—your health starts here!

• Why oral bacteria travel to the heart, brain, joints, and gut
• The difference between brushing “daily” and brushing correctly
• Why only 3 out of 10 people brush properly — and just 1 in 10 floss
• What bleeding gums actually mean (hint: inflammation, not “brushing too hard”)
• The connection between gum disease and chronic illness, diabetes, heart conditions, and preterm labor
• Why panoramic X-rays and cone-beam CT scans matter
• How root canals can hide silent infections
• Whether oral care is improving or declining — and why
• How Zyn, vaping, and nicotine damage gum tissue and affect wellness
• Why nasal breathing and airway health matter for kids and adults
• The future of oral hygiene: AI, microbiome testing, and automated brushing

(00:00) - Intro

(00:39) - How Often to Brush Teeth

(04:10) - Mouth as Gateway to the Body

(09:12) - Proper Tooth Brushing Techniques

(11:39) - Importance of Flossing

(13:03) - Benefits of Mouthwash

(14:15) - Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush

(15:34) - Teeth Whitening

(17:03) - Understanding Root Canals

(22:17) - Oral Health and Overall Wellness

(29:40) - Hope for Non-Flossers

(31:52) - Gum and Dental Health

(33:55) - Effects of Mouth Breathing

(38:39) - Nicotine and Oral Health Risks

(44:32) - Innovations in Oral Care

(47:19) - Current Trends in Oral Health

(55:22) - A book for our Infinite Shelf

(57:11) - Finding Dr. Kenny Brown

(58:28) - The Starrett System’s Durability Challenge

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT and Momentous.