The Model Health Show

By: Shawn Stevenson
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  • The Model Health Show is a fun, entertaining, and enlightening look at health and fitness. No subject is off limits here! World-renown author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson breaks down complex health issues and makes them easy to understand and overcome. Whether it's weight loss, chronic fatigue, heart disease, diet, exercise, sex, hormones, sleep problems, or countless other health topics, the insights you get here will help you transform your health and live your best life ever.
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  • TMHS 826: ATTENTION: Medical Error is a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. - With Dr. Marty Makary
    Sep 16 2024
    If you have a medical emergency, there’s no better place to seek lifesaving care than the United States. But when it comes down to reversing or preventing chronic conditions and creating a lifestyle around true health, our modern medical system leaves much to be desired. On today’s show, we’re going to dive into these blind spots in the US healthcare system. Our guest, Dr. Marty Makary, is a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a 2-time New York Times bestselling author. His new book, Blind Spots, uncovers how dogma and absolutism in the healthcare system have damaging effects on human health. In this interview, we’re going to explore the shocking study that exposed deaths caused by medical error, how the medical establishment created the opioid epidemic, exacerbated allergies in children, and so much more. This interview is an enlightening look into how medical recommendations can harm patients and even create entire epidemics. As a physician and researcher, Dr. Marty Makary is a true expert on this topic, and I know you’re going to love his insights on this episode of The Model Health Show. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: Why now is an exciting time in medicine. What the blind spots in medical system are. The shocking truth about deaths caused by medical errors. Strengths and weaknesses of the American healthcare system Why absolutism doesn’t work when it comes to health. How the medical system exacerbated the peanut allergy epidemic. Why it’s so difficult to track the true causes of death. The truth about the relationship between big pharma and regulations. What medical paternalism is. The difference between focusing on health and focusing on disease. How cognitive dissonance works. The surprising new treatment for appendicitis. What the scientific process really is. How to find a medical team that can help you make informed decisions. The problem with the culture of obedience in the healthcare system. Why evolving your viewpoint is so important for growth. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/model -- Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies! The Shocking Truth About Drug Companies with Dr. John Abramson -- Listen to episode 552! Blind Spots by Dr. Marty Makary -- Grab your copy of the new book! Connect with Dr. Marty Makary Website / X Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Onnit and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Visit Onnit.com/model for an exclusive 10% discount on human performance supplements and fitness equipment. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim your 20% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • TMHS 825: How Your BRAIN and GUT Control Calories in Your Body
    Sep 11 2024
    For decades, counting calories has been revered as the number one way to control your weight. But what’s missing from this conversation is all of the other important factors that can influence the way your metabolism assimilates nutrients and calories. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about some of these powerful epicaloric controllers and how they impact your health, metabolism, and weight. This episode of The Model Health Show is my interview with friend of the show, Dr. Michael Beckwith, on his new podcast, Take Back Your Mind. You’re going to learn the truth about calories, what’s going on with the widespread epidemics of neuroinflammation and diabetes, and how your brain and your gut can directly impact the way your body processes calories. This conversation also covers important topics like the top inputs for better brain health, the critical role your psychology and your perception play when it comes to diet, and the truth about saturated fat. So just click play to learn all of this, and more! In this episode you’ll discover: The truth about calories. How metabolism can vary person to person What epicaloric controllers are. How the human body processes whole food vs. processed food. Why the invention of calorie counting is tied to food morality. The fascinating science behind the epidemic of neuroinflammation. How insulin resistance is connected to inflammation in the brain. The relationship between your microbiome and your metabolism. How our psychology impacts our food choices. What the fields of psychiatry and psychology are overlooking. How your perception can affect your hormones and metabolism. Why insulin resistance is tied to Alzheimer’s disease. How your hydration levels impact your brain. The #1 thing we can learn about the human diet from babies. How hydration can increase your metabolic rate. The role that dietary fat plays in brain health. What you need to know about omega 3 fatty acids. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model --Use the coupon code  MODEL  for 20% off + free shipping! Piquelife.com/model -- Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Take Back Your Mind Podcast -- Subscribe to Dr. Beckwith’s podcast! Eat Smarter -- Read my national bestselling book for more nutrition tips! Sleep Smarter -- Upgrade your sleep habits with my national bestselling book! Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and Pique. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TMHS 824: Use Neuroscience to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams - With Dr. James Doty
    Sep 9 2024
    For years, if not decades, the concept of manifestation has been largely regarded as fallacy or pseudoscience. But today, you’re going to learn about the actual science of manifestation. You’re going to hear how manifestation can be utilized to change your brain, your outcomes, and even the world around you. Our guest today is Dr. James Doty. He is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author. Both professionally and personally, Dr. Doty has a strong understanding of the power of manifestation. His new book, Mind Magic, is all about harnessing the power of your mind to rewire and change your brain. In this conversation, he’s sharing the fascinating science of manifestation, including how to train your brain, define what matters to you, and create the life you want to live. If you want to reach your goals and create a meaningful life, I know you’re going to love this interview. So click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: How your environment affects your outcomes. Why your thoughts don’t always reflect reality. How to liberate yourself from limiting beliefs. The truth about human energy. Why your brain tends to look for patterns. What we can learn about brokenness from the Japanese art form, kintsugi. Why our motivation for our goals matters. What value tagging is. How Dr. Doty went from rags to riches and back. Which networks in the brain activate with manifestation. How to make your intentions salient to the brain. What the default mode network is and how it works. Why your executive control network is like a bloodhound. The power of writing your intentions down. Why habits are so important. What implicit bias is. How changing your brain can change your life. Why you should never be attached to an outcome. Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! DrinkLMNT.com/model -- Get a FREE sample pack with any order! Mind Magic by Dr. James Doty -- Read Dr. Doty’s book right here! Bookshop.org -- Support your local independent book store! Connect with Dr. James Doty Website / X / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Foursigmatic and LMNT. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive 10% discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.
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    1 hr and 4 mins

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