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

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

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Jun 24, 2026 57 min
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<p dir="ltr">Why your body is the fastest way to change your mental state — and how friction, protein, and resistance training make it work.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://drgabriellelyon.com/">Dr. Gabrielle Lyon</a> is a physician and the founder of what she calls Muscle-Centric Medicine. She's the New York Times bestselling author of <a href= "https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/">Forever Strong</a>, and her new book is <a href= "https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/">The Forever Strong Playbook</a>.<strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why muscle is the organ of longevity</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The three stress responses and the courage response</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why distraction is the biggest health crisis</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Protein and why most of us aren't eating enough of it</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to think about intuitive eating</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Minimum effective dose for exercise</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Recovery as you age</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The case for adding more friction to your life</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by: </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>BiOptimizers</strong>: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to <a href= "http://bioptimizers.com/happier">bioptimizers.com/happier</a> and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout.<br /> <br /> <strong>Eight Sleep</strong>: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at <a href= "http://eightsleep.com/danharris">eightsleep.com/danharris</a> for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.</p>

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