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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford to tackle the urgent rise in infertility across both men and women. Dr. Crawford, an advocate for proactive reproductive health, reveals why inflammation is hijacking your fertility and why the old dogma that "age is the only factor" for egg quality is dangerously incomplete.
They cover critical, actionable steps—from the most important lifestyle changes you can make before IVF, to the toxic habits that are directly lowering sperm counts and causing miscarriages. Learn the three essential fertility awareness methods (FAMs) and what your doctor is missing when they check your thyroid.
Who is Natalie Crawford:
Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility doctor with a nutrition background, here to help you understand your body and hormones, optimize your lifestyle, and take control of your reproductive future with confidence.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Inflammation is Hijacking Your Fertility
2:00 - The Infertility Crisis: 1 in 5 Couples Struggle
3:41 - Male vs. Female: Who is Becoming More Infertile?
4:03 - Sperm Counts Down 50% & The Rise of Premature Menopause
4:57 - The #1 Cause of Infertility: Chronic Inflammation
6:08 - Egg Quality: You CAN Influence Your Mitochondrial Health
8:18 - The 5 Pillars of Fertility: Sleep, Stress, Muscle, Diet, Toxins
8:53 - The Foundation: Why Sleep is Non-Negotiable for Hormones
11:13 - Fertility is a Team Sport: Why Sleep Impacts Men More Quickly
12:55 - How Much Sleep Do You Need? (Circadian Rhythm is Crucial)
15:19 - Supplements and Herbs: The Danger of Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex)
18:38 - The Problem with Glandular & Adrenal Support Supplements
22:31 - Alcohol and Cannabis: Why They are Profoundly Inflammatory
24:49 - Miscarriage Risk: Male Cannabis Use & Uterine Septum
25:57 - Autoimmune Disease: Celiac, Thyroid, and Miscarriage
28:03 - Celiac Disease: Treating the Root Cause of Inflammation
29:32 - The Fellow's Journey: Why Dr. Crawford Studied Natural Fertility
33:24 - The 12-Month Prep Plan: Screening for Autoimmunity (Thyroid/Celiac)
34:07 - Hashimoto's & Thyroid: Why Your TSH Range is Misleading
37:34 - Period Problems: When a "Regular" Cycle Isn't Ovulating Optimally
40:27 - Thyroid Treatment: Synthetic vs. Animal-Derived Hormones
44:09 - Environmental Toxins: Their Huge Role in Fertility & Ovarian Reserve
46:09 - Where to Start: Water, Air Filters, and Non-Teflon Cookware
48:54 - Toxins: Stainless Steel, Glass, and Avoiding Hot Plastic
50:45 - Processed Foods and Takeout: The Danger of Packaging
54:24 - Sex for Conception: How Much is Enough? (No Need to Abstain)
56:41 - Use It or Lose It: Why the Vagina Can Atrophy
57:56 - The 3 Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) to Track Ovulation
1:00:59 - Basil Body Temperature & Wearable Tech for Ovulation
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon reveals the biggest mistakes Americans make with their nutrition and body composition, especially after age 40. With 75% of Americans overweight or obese, the problem is clear: excess calories from cheap, processed carbohydrates.
Dr. Lyon dissects the metabolic science, explaining why skeletal muscle—the largest organ—is not designed to dispose of the massive carb loads found in the average American diet. Learn the essential strategies, including the 1:1 Protein-to-Carbohydrate Ratio Rule and the importance of Carbohydrate Tolerance, to design a meal plan that maximizes muscle, controls insulin, and guarantees success.
Nick Barringer is an expert on nutrition and performance for the tactical athlete. Nick Barringer currently serves as the Program Director for the Army-Baylor University Master’s Program in Nutrition. Barringer has a Doctorate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and received his undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Georgia. Barringer previously served as an assistant professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and as the Regimental Nutritionist and as a member of the Ranger Athlete Warrior (RAW) program at the 75th Ranger Regiment. Nick has gone through physically demanding courses such as Ranger School, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape(SERE), Airborne, Air Assault as well as having deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan.
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In this fascinating episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon talks with neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein, PhD (author of Why Brains Need Friends), about the science of social connection, emotion, and cognitive health. Dr. Rein, an expert in neurobiology and psychedelic research, reveals the cutting-edge studies that explain why loneliness is as damaging as smoking and how our digital world is affecting our brain's ability to connect.
They discuss the neurochemistry of love, the controversial use of MDMA in therapy, and whether AI can ever truly replace human intimacy. This conversation provides an essential look at the biological drivers of happiness, performance, and long-term brain health.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - MDMA (Molly): The History & Therapeutic Benefits
5:59 - The Legal Status of MDMA for PTSD
6:44 - The Safety and Effectiveness of MDMA in Clinical Trials
8:29 - PTSD (The Amygdala Alarm)
9:41 - How MDMA Soothes the Amygdala to Access Memory
11:42 - Is There an Alternative to MDMA? (Ketamine's Mechanism)
13:16 - Ketamine and Neuroplasticity for Depression
15:48 - Botox and Empathy:
18:12 - The Problem of Volume: How Screens Depersonalize Interaction
19:48 - The Virtual Disengagement Hypothesis Explained
25:00 - Defining Cognitive and Emotional Empathy
29:43 - MDMA's Link to Serotonin & Social Reward
31:04 - Do SSRIs Have Pro-Social Effects?
36:10 - The Science of Likability and "Easy to Read" Faces
40:10 - Top 3 Ways to Be More Likable
49:49 - The Likability Gap: Why You Underestimate How Well-Liked You Are
56:59 - The Neurobiology of Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin
1:09:23 - The Goldilocks Zone of Empathy
1:15:58 - Narcolepsy
1:18:16 - Alcohol: Why the Neurotoxin is Bad for Brain Health
1:21:47 - Exercise and Neurogenesis
1:22:27 - Sex, Orgasm, and Oxytocin Release
1:25:06 - Oxytocin During Childbirth
Who is Ben Rein:
Dr. Ben Rein is an award-winning neuroscientist and Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, where he supports early-career researchers in neuroscience. He earned his PhD from SUNY Buffalo and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University, publishing over 20 peer-reviewed papers on autism, empathy, MDMA, and digital behavior. Recognized by the NIH, the Society for Neuroscience, and Sigma Xi, he also serves as a scientific advisor to more than 20 organizations. With over one million followers and 75 million video views, Dr. Rein is celebrated for making neuroscience accessible to the public and has been featured by outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC News, and PopularMechanics.
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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.