Why your body is the fastest way to change your mental state — and how friction, protein, and resistance training make it work.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician and the founder of what she calls Muscle-Centric Medicine. She's the New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong, and her new book is The Forever Strong Playbook.

In this episode we talk about:

Why muscle is the organ of longevity
The three stress responses and the courage response
Why distraction is the biggest health crisis
Protein and why most of us aren't eating enough of it
How to think about intuitive eating
Minimum effective dose for exercise
Recovery as you age
The case for adding more friction to your life

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Muscle Regulates Your Emotions: The Science of Protein, Strength, and Aging Well | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

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Muscle Regulates Your Emotions: The Science of Protein, Strength, and Aging Well | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon