The Doctor Youn Show

What if the key to longevity, fat loss, and a healthier metabolism isn’t more cardio, but more muscle?

In this episode of The Dr. Youn Show, Dr. Anthony Youn sits down with Dr. Shannon Ritchey to break down the biggest fitness myths women still believe. They explain why so many workouts leave people exhausted without results, how strength training changes your metabolism, why women shouldn’t fear “getting bulky,” and the simple framework Dr. Shannon uses to help women build muscle without burning out.

They also discuss menopause, hormones, cardio, GLP-1 medications, recovery, protein intake, and why gaining just five pounds of muscle could dramatically improve long-term health and biological aging.

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:50 - Why Dr. Shannon changed her approach to fitness

→ 00:04:48 - Why fitness trends keep failing people

→ 00:06:43 - The ideal weekly workout schedule

→ 00:09:58 - How to build muscle 

→ 00:11:59 - What “training close to failure” actually means

→ 00:14:57 - Why cardio alone doesn’t work for fat loss

→ 00:17:18 - Why five pounds of muscle matters so much

→ 00:19:18 - The truth about women “getting bulky”

→ 00:22:49 - Does metabolism really slow down with age?

→ 00:25:14 - What is lean mass? 

→ 00:28:32 - Hormones, menopause, and weight gain explained

→ 00:30:31 - Adrenals + stress explained 

→ 00:32:52 - The difference between fatigue and true failure

→ 00:35:39 - Fast twitch vs slow twitch muscle fibers

→ 00:38:56 - Ideal number of reps + weights 

→ 00:40:29 - Can you do too much cardio?

→ 00:41:31 - Does Pilates + Yoga actually build muscle?

→ 00:42:13 - GLP-1s, muscle loss, and collagen concerns

→ 00:44:32 - Best beginner exercises for women over 40

→ 00:45:05 - Top 5 strength training exercises 

→ 00:47:59 - The worst fitness advice Dr. Shannon still hears

→ 00:48:51 - Evlo fitness 

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→ The Ultimate Health and Fitness Blueprint for Perimenopausal Women with Chalene Johnson

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Ever wonder why your hair starts thinning during menopause, or why it suddenly feels weaker and harder to grow?

In this episode of The Dr. Youn Show, Dr. Anthony Youn breaks down the real reasons behind menopausal hair loss, from shifting hormones and declining estrogen to the surprising role of DHT and stress. You’ll learn how these internal changes impact your hair cycle and what that actually looks like in real life.

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:51 - Alopecia + Estrogen  

→ 00:06:48 - Collagen Loss 

→ 00:08:08 - Stress Induced Hair Loss 

→ 00:11:15 - Sleep Hygiene + Meditation  

→ 00:14:30 - HRT Study 

→ 00:18:02 - Red Light Therapy 

→ 00:19:20 - Topical Hair Treatment 

→ 00:21:41 - Oral Minoxidil + Supplementation 

→ 00:24:45 - Collagen + Hair Growth Phase  

→ 00:26:57 - Nutrition + Lifestyle 

→ 00:30:20 - Longevity 

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→ Menopause Isn’t the End — It’s the Upgrade! With Dr. Mindy Pelz

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In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia Thurlow to unpack a piece of menopause that almost no one is talking about, the gut.

We often hear about hormones during perimenopause and menopause, but what happens when the real issue goes deeper? Cynthia shares her personal story, including a serious gut health crisis that nearly led to unnecessary surgery, and how it reshaped the way she approaches women’s health.

We break down the microbiome, the gut-ovary connection, and how shifts in estrogen and progesterone impact everything from digestion to immunity. We also get into why foods you used to tolerate suddenly don’t work anymore, what “leaky gut” really means, and how inflammation plays a role in midlife changes.

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:11 - Reformed Adrenaline Junkie 

→ 00:02:49 - Menopause + The Gut 

→ 00:05:03 - The Gut Crisis That Changed Everything

→ 00:11:55 - What Is the Microbiome?

→ 00:15:56 - Leaky Gut + Immune System Changes

→ 00:20:19 - Perimenopause vs Menopause

→ 00:22:59 - The Microgenderome Explained

→ 00:24:54 - Gut-Ovary Axis + Aging

→ 00:28:51 - Trauma + Microbiome Health 

→ 00:30:02 - The Menopause Gut Plan + Recipes

→ 00:33:36 - Animal vs Plant Protein

→ 00:35:24 - Seed Oils, What the Science Says

→ 00:41:46 - Dairy + Inflammation 

→ 00:45:37 - Alcohol + Aging 

→ 00:50:20 - Intermittent Fasting in Menopause

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Menopause Isn’t the End — It’s the Upgrade! With Dr. Mindy Pelz

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In this Ask Me Anything episode, I’m answering your biggest questions about skincare, anti-aging, and overall health, from probiotics and collagen supplements to in-office treatments and what actually works.

We get into the truth about red light therapy, microcurrent, and NAD drips, plus how to choose the right treatments for wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and under-eye circles. I also break down cellulite treatments, skin tightening options, and the real keys to preventing aging.

As always, send in your questions for future episodes, and don’t forget to leave a review if you’re enjoying the show.

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:23 - How to buy the best probiotics?

→ 00:04:24 - Do collagen supplements work? 

→ 00:09:21 - Effects of salmon sperm 

→ 00:10:59 - Best procedure for undereye circles 

→ 00:14:51 - Treating wrinkles + hyperpigmentation 

→ 00:18:20 - Best anti-aging treatments 

→ 00:25:34 - Can you get rid of cellulite? 

→ 00:31:32 - Weight loss + loss skin 

→ 00:33:14 - Opinions on Morpheus8

→ 00:34:55 - Tips to slow down aging 

→ 00:37:00 - Does microcurrent work?

→ 00:38:11 - Does red light therapy work?

→ 00:39:17 - Do you recommend NAD drips?

→ 00:41:55 - Why pursue plastic surgery?

→ 00:43:14 - How to maintain youthful skin

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Ask Me Anything 6: Get Rid of Sagging Skin, Stretch Marks, Dark Spots, Undereye Hollows, Smile Lines

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In this episode of Hot Topics in Cosmetic Medicine, Dr. Anthony Youn is joined by dermatologist Dr. Emily Levin to break down what’s actually worth your time and money in today’s rapidly evolving aesthetics world.

They kick things off with a surprisingly relatable skin condition, the “dilated pore of Winer,” explaining what causes it, when to leave it alone, and when it’s time to remove it for good.

From there, they dive into one of the biggest skincare myths, can you actually shrink your pores? The answer might surprise you. They walk through what truly works, what’s overhyped, and how to build a routine that improves the appearance of pores without wasting money.

Plus, they discuss why hands often reveal age faster than the face, sparked by recent attention on Kris Jenner, and what you can actually do to treat them safely.

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:32 - Back Cysts

→ 00:05:15 - Shrinking Pores 

→ 00:11:09 - Exploitation 

→ 00:14:12 - Pore Cloggers + Facials 

→ 00:18:39 - Microdermabrasion + Chemical Peels 

→ 00:21:18 - Sunscreen + Laser

→ 00:23:36 - Kris Jenner hands 

→ 00:30:34 - Hand BBLs

→ 00:32:25 - Trending Cosmetic Treatments  

→ 00:35:30 - Sculptra + Eye Injections 

→ 00:40:13 - Salmon Sperm + Glass Skin 

→ 00:45:12 - Ultrasound Skin Treatment 

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Her Butt Was BOTCHED! Extreme Compilation of Plastic Surgeon Reacts to BOTCHED

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