{"podcast":{"title":"Jason Fung","slug":"jason-fung-8014235","podcast_index_feed_id":8014235,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/jason-fung","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/feae2ada-a429-11f1-8057-c3cc9dc9591c/image/4dc0f729137411289d0fec7e42f1db82.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Jason Fung","episode_count":36,"summary":"Scientific videos on how to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes with diets and intermittent fasting.. Official channel of Dr. Jason Fung - specialist physician, nephrologist and New York Times best selling author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code and The Cancer Code. Dr. Fung has experience from treating thousands of patients over many decades and shares his insights on weight loss, diets, nutrition, type 2 diabetes reversal, and intermittent fasting. The success rate of basic weight loss advice of calorie counting has been shown to be abysmally low. To lose weight, don't follow strategies that have been proven to fail. Instead, Dr. Fung focuses on understanding the science of calories, diets and fasting as well as practical tips and regimens. He shares patient stories, photos and actual regimens (with permission). To start losing weight and getting healthier, subscribe and hit the bell for notification.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T14:18:03.665728+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235"},"episode":{"title":"Muscle - The secret endocrine Organ to keep you healthy - A conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon","slug":"muscle-the-secret-endocrine-organ-to-keep-you-healthy-a-conversation-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon","published_at":"2026-09-27T11:38:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/muscle-the-secret-endocrine-organ-to-keep-you-healthy-a-conversation-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD6246628959.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD6246628959.mp3","summary":"Why does muscle matter so much—not just for strength, but for fat loss,insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and long-term health?In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Jason Fung sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyonto explore why muscle is one of the most misunderstood—and mostimportant—organs in the human body. This discussion challenges the traditionalcalorie-focused model of weight loss and reframes health through a muscle-centric, hormone-driven lens.Throughout this 58-minute discussion, you’ll gain clarity on:● Why muscle plays a critical role in metabolic health and fat loss● How low muscle mass contributes to insulin resistance and weight gain● Why focusing only on calories often leads to failure● The connection between muscle, fasting, and metabolic flexibility● How muscle loss accelerates aging and chronic disease risk● Practical ways to preserve and build muscle without extreme dieting● Why hormones—not willpower—drive long-term weight regulationDr. Gabrielle Lyon explains how muscle functions as a metabolic organ,influencing blood sugar control, energy production, and longevity. Dr. Jason Fungadds crucial insight into how insulin, fasting, and metabolic health intersect withmuscle preservation—especially for people struggling with stubborn weight gain.This video is especially valuable if you:● Are losing weight but still feel metabolically unhealthy● Struggle with insulin resistance or slow metabolism● Want sustainable fat loss without damaging muscle● Care about longevity, strength, and aging well�� Recommended ResourceTo dive deeper into muscle-centric health, explore Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’sPlaybook:�� https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/� Pre-order bonuses include $400+ in value, plus access to a 6-week groupchallenge starting February 15.If this conversation helped s…","meta_description":"Why does muscle matter so much—not just for strength, but for fat loss,insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and long-term health?In this in-depth conversation…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3952,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jason-fung-8014235/episodes/muscle-the-secret-endocrine-organ-to-keep-you-healthy-a-conversation-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/muscle-the-secret-endocrine-organ-to-keep-you-healthy-a-conversation-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}