In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with the incredible Cindy Eckert—serial entrepreneur, founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, and the driving force behind Addyi (commonly known as “the female Viagra”). Cindy shares her groundbreaking journey in advocating for women’s sexual health, challenging the medical system, and fighting for equal treatment in medicine.

Cindy reveals the startling double standards between male and female sexual health, recounting her experiences bringing Addyi to market and navigating the resistance she faced. Together, we dive deep into why women’s pleasure, health, and biology have been historically overlooked and undervalued, and why now more than ever, the conversation must change.

Key highlights:

• Why women deserve proof and evidence-based treatments
• The untold challenges behind bringing Addyi (the female Viagra) to market
• How we can change the conversation around women’s health

If you want to learn more about the untold truths of women’s health and why this conversation is so critical, hit play and join us for this powerful discussion.

Who is Cindy Eckert?

Cindy Eckert is a self-made serial entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women, known for her bold leadership and mission to empower female entrepreneurs through her Pinkubator. Over her 24-year career in healthcare, Cindy has built and sold two companies for over $1.5 billion, including Sprout Pharmaceuticals, which introduced the first FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women, often called "female Viagra." After selling Sprout for $1 billion, she fought to reclaim the drug and relaunched it on her own terms. Cindy’s work, widely featured in major media, focuses on creating mission-driven companies with a profound impact, and she is committed to helping others achieve success.

What is ADDYI?

ADDYI is for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past, and who have low sexual desire no matter the type of sexual activity, the situation or the sexual partner. The low sexual desire is troubling to them and is not due to a medical or mental health problem, problems in the relationship or medicine or other drug use. ADDYI is not for use in men or to enhance sexual performance.

Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is increased if you drink 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks close in time to your ADDYI dose. Wait at least 2 hours after drinking before taking ADDYI at bedtime. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is also increased if you take certain prescription, over the counter or herbal medications, or have liver problems. Low blood pressure and fainting can happen when you take ADDYI even if you don’t drink alcohol or take other medicines. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in ADDYI. Allergic reactions may include hives, itching or trouble breathing. Sleepiness, sometimes serious, can occur. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, tiredness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and dry mouth. See full PI and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning at addyi.com/pi or call 844-PINK-PILL.

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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Jordan Shallow, chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of Prescript. Dr. Shallow works with top athletes from the NFL, NHL, UFC, and more, helping them stay injury-free and perform at their best.

We dive deep into the world of biomechanics and movement, discussing the critical importance of "physical empathy" — understanding how the body interacts with gravity — and why it’s key to both performance and injury prevention. Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your fitness journey, Dr. Shallow’s principles can help you train smarter, stay injury-free, and optimize your movement for lifelong strength and vitality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is "physical empathy" and how it impacts your workouts
• How to prevent injuries by improving movement quality
• The role of biomechanics in training elite athletes vs. the general population
• Why understanding your relationship with gravity can transform your fitness
• Dr. Shallow’s tips for mastering single-leg exercises and more!

Tune in to learn how biomechanics can be your secret weapon for strength, longevity, and injury-free training!

Jordan Shallow is a founder of Pre-Script, the foremost leader in exercise education for coaches, clinicians and trainers.

He's held positions at Apple's world headquarters as apart of their corporate medial team, as well as Stanfrod Univeristy in their sports performance department.

He currently operates as a founder, educator as well as concierege chiropractor and Strength Coach for athletes of all disciplines.

His Atheltes range from the NFL, MLB, NHL and Professional Tennis. Deploying his principles based approach from rehabilitation to world class performance.

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In this episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, we welcome back neurophysiologist and human performance expert, Louisa Nicola. Together, we explore the powerful connection between exercise, cognitive function, and the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. With cutting-edge insights from Louisa’s recent research, we dive deep into the impact of resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, and lifestyle interventions on brain health and longevity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The role of exercise in slowing cognitive decline and protecting against Alzheimer's.
• How amyloid and tau proteins contribute to Alzheimer's and what can be done to mitigate their effects.
• The benefits of aerobic and resistance training for brain health.
• Why dementia is not a normal part of aging—and how it can be prevented through lifestyle changes.
• The importance of maintaining muscle mass and metabolic health in preserving cognitive function.

Join us for a science-driven conversation on how you can optimize your brain health through exercise and actionable lifestyle interventions, and discover why Alzheimer's may now be an "optional" disease.

Who is Louisa Nicola?

Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - an elite human performance consulting firm. Neuro Athletics provides top-tier education and coaching for the world's highest-profile athletes and executives, ensuring they achieve peak performance. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and is currently completing her Doctorate with the University of Washington.

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