Muscle health shapes far more than our appearance, impacting metabolism, energy, resilience, and aging, yet most of us were never taught how to build it or adopt the mindset to protect it for life. Today’s episode explores why shifting toward a muscle-centric approach isn’t intuitive in modern culture, and how learning to train both the body and the mind may be one of the most important upgrades for long-term health.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to explore why muscle is far more than a fitness goal; it’s a central driver of longevity, metabolic health, and resilience. Together, they unpack the muscle-centric paradigm and how building strength shapes not only the body but also the mindset, emotional regulation, and identity. Dr. Lyon explains the power of neutrality and discernment in unhijacking reactive thought patterns, shares practical tools for moving from complaint to action, and breaks down how clarity of purpose fuels lasting change. This episode reframes health as a responsibility, not a luxury, and offers a roadmap for building strength that carries through every aspect of life.
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