The Model Health Show

I love the quote from Bill Waterson that says, “Experience is food for the brain.” What’s so wonderful about our brains is that they are continuously learning, continuously growing, and continuously making new connections. Your brain is this miraculous, self-designing entity. It can do so much to change your own world, but it can also change the world at large. However, it can only activate its true potential if we give it the tools to do so. Experience feeds the brain. And there is likely no greater experience for nourishing and energizing your brain than The Superhero Brain Conference. This event highlights the greatest thinkers and experts on improving and using your brain that the world has ever seen. Your brain is the governing force that’s directing every thought and every cell in your body. If you truly want to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life, then there’s nothing more important than learning how to create a superhero brain. In this episode you'll discover: What neuroplasticity is and why it’s important. Why learning keeps your brain young. The 3 major ways to create new neural connections in your brain. How your self-talk influences your brain and your life. 3 keys to changing your self-talk to help you reach your goals. How to train your brain to make accurate neuroassociations that boost your productivity. How your sleep quality impacts your memory. Why your gut health is influencing your sleep health. How these sheets can actually improve your sleep quality. Why Apple made major changes to the iPhone to help improve sleep. Which nutrients are critical to brain function. What incredible lessons I received from 28-time Grammy Award winner Quincy Jones about learning. Why we tend to fight for our limitations. 3 strategies to instantly change your perception of the challenges in your life. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book! Jim Kwik Interview - The Model Health Show Exercise To Be Smarter, Younger & More Successful - The Model Health Show Ettitude ⇐ Get 10% off of these organic, hypoallergenic bamboo lyocell sheets! Superhero Brain Conference ⇐ Get access to the replay here! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

The Declaration of Independence states that we all have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” by the very nature of us being alive. But, how often do we call upon those rights and use them? Many of us have life, but we are not truly living. Many of us have liberty, but never truly utilize our freedom to have, be, and do the things we’re capable of. And many of us have the capacity to live a happy, fulfilled life, but unknowingly forfeit our happiness and live lives of quiet desperation. Today’s show is all about breaking bonds from the things that hold us back from real happiness and fulfillment. Granted, happiness is relative to each person and each situation. But, even a few higher percentage points of happiness in your life will lead to better health, better relationships, and more success in your chosen career, according to the research. Get ready for some powerful revelations and action items to put in place to see some immediate upgrades in happiness and fulfillment. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to be healthy. And you deserve to be empowered to live life on your terms. Enjoy! In this episode you'll discover: The shocking percentage of people who say they’re actually happy. Why there’s a U-shaped curve of happiness in our lives. How happiness might be tied to your lifeline. The 5 things that hold us back from happiness. How we can use excuses to block our happiness. Why taking responsibility is critical to being happy long-term. What If-Then Syndrome is. How the media fuels our unhappiness. Why so many people settle for drama instead of being happy. 2 simple tips to eliminate drama from your life. What the Future-Past Paradox is and how it impacts your attitude. How you can change the energy in any environment. Why we develop a sense of unworthiness in our lives, and how we can change it! Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

What separates those who lead lives of great success, and those who lead lives of great struggle, are things that are so small that you can likely write them all on a tiny post-it note. Success starts with ritual. It’s the things you do consistently, not every now and then, that tells the real tale of the results you’ll see in your life. Couple that with the next important thing, which is to gain mastery over the small things. It’s not the big things… like hitting the lottery, winning the championship, or breaking into the Top 100 Influential People in the World list that 99.999% of the world’s most successful and happy people ever achieve. They are so successful because they’ve dedicated themselves to mastering the small things that bring great results. The old adage goes, “By the inch, it’s a cinch. By the yard, it’s hard.” One final key ingredient is a willingness to help others. Great success is often tied to the lifeline of bringing value to the lives of others. If you can find a way to combine these three things, there will likely be a lot of great fortune in your future. Today’s guest, Drew Canole, found a way to put these three things together in a way that really is changing the world. To master his own mind and body he created specific rituals that transformed his health. He also focused on mastering the small things, adding in one piece at a time until he reached unchartered waters of success and vitality. Very soon after, and along the way, he dedicated his life to giving his best to teach others what he’s learned, and in doing so created the FitLife movement. He’s here today to share his story and some of his best tips for achieving the health (and success) that you are likely a lot closer to than you know. In this episode you'll discover: Why Jack LaLanne is such pioneer in the field of health and fitness. What Drew Canole did to transform his health and create one of the most popular health and fitness brands in the world. What makes juicing such a valuable health practice. Why the human body is like a juicer. Why juicing and proper hydration go hand-in-hand. What diet works best with juicing (here’s a hint: ALL of them!). The #1 thing to avoid when making fresh juices. Why ginger is one of the most health-giving things to include in your juices. How your kidneys work to protect you from toxic overload. Specific tips to make sure you’re getting in enough water each day. Why it’s so powerful to “unstuck yourself”. How ingredients like ashwagandha, spirulina, and chlorella can transform our health. Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee! The Weekend Kidney Detox - Video The Liver - The Model Health Show Heart Disease - The Model Health Show FitLife.tv Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Breakfast. It’s a word that conjures up an array of emotions for many of us. It’s tied to getting ready for school or work. It’s tied to time with the family or catching up on the news. It’s tied eating some of our favorite foods or loading up on our nutrition.  But most of all it’s tied to the possibility of a new day. A conversation in the timeless treatise Winnie the Pooh goes like this: “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?" "I say, I wonder what exciting is going to happen today?" said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.” In many ways Pooh was right (although he was an avid “foodie” long before it was a thing). Breakfast and a new day go hand-in-hand. So, shouldn’t we strive to make that meal as inspirational as possible? Today’s episode is all about the 7 ways to supercharge your breakfast. You’re going to be equipped with simple tips use can use to start your day off right for the rest of your life. Each day is an opportunity, and these 7 tips are going to help you stack the conditions in your favor to make sure that your days are full of health, energy, happiness, and success. In this episode you'll discover: The #1 way to connect with other people. The truth about breakfast (is it really the most important meal of the day?). How your first meal impacts your body. What causes overeating the vast majority of the time. Why dietary fats are critical for your brain and nervous system. How Omega 3 fatty acids impact cancer cells. Which foods provide a great source of healthy fats for breakfast. What your microbiome is. Why breakfast is the perfect time to take care of your microbiome. The relationship between breakfast and nutrient deficiency. What type of breakfast was clinically proven to provide more energy throughout the day. How a low carb diet can depress thyroid function. Why you need to carb as needed. Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee! Natalie Jill Interview - The Model Health Show Abel James Interview - The Model Health Show Fat Burning Man Show Craig Ballantyne Interview - The Model Health Show 8 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting - The Model Health Show Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Many people mistakenly believe that being healthy means living a life of deprivation. Sure, if you’re a health conscious person you generally avoid toxic foodstuffs that might nullify your mojo. But people who make healthy choices for the long-term are guided by more pleasure than anything else. A healthy, sustainable diet is a pleasurable one. It has to be. I’m absolutely blown away by the foods that I get to eat on a regular basis. It’s almost unfair. The flavor sensations, the colors, the textures, the overall party in the mouth experience. I aspire to help people discover just how good real food can be. First of all, there’s pleasure within the constructs of the diet. The thousands of real foods that you get to eat (based on what feels best for your body) delivers tens of thousands of different options for you to feast on. The pleasure could be from something as savory as a grass fed ribeye, to as sweet and seductive as chocolate cashew ice cream with warm candied pecans on top. All made from real ingredients, of course! The first pleasure is making the most of what you have access to, and getting the best quality ingredients possible. The second pleasure comes from going outside of the usual structure of your diet to have a little something unordinary. Pancakes? Yes, please. Nachos? Yes, please. Cheesecake? Wait… Are you sure…? Yes, please! These things are clearly not as “natural” as the whole foods used to make your other meals, but doing this right can make the difference between a long-term healthy lifestyle, or giving up because you struggle to convince yourself that pancakes aren’t delicious. The key is, a health conscious person can indulge in these things every now and then, but they are truly there with the treat. They take it in, let their senses explore, and are present in their body to enjoy the moment and then move on. It’s not lying to yourself that these are healthy foods, but giving yourself permission to enjoy a treat and then get back to doing what feels best. I guarantee that if you keep eating pancakes on a regular basis, you’re going to look and feel like a pancake yourself. Indulge, and move on. So, how do we best navigate this terrain? Well, we’ve got on a special guest who knows a thing or two about how all of this works. Today we have the CEO of the enormously popular website and brand MindBodyGreen, Jason Wachob. He’s here to share with you his best tips for living what he calls a truly “wellthy” way of life. Enjoy! In this episode you'll discover: How Jason went from being a college basketball player to the CEO of one of the top wellness brands in the world. What MindBodyGreen really means. How your environment impacts your genetic expression. Why a one-size-fits-all diet will never work for all of us. Why it’s important to make space for pleasure in your diet. A great form of exercise for connecting your mind and body. Why building a life is more important than building a résumé. Why your brain seeks to affirm your negative thinking. Important questions to ask yourself when choosing your career. Why you should only focus on the things you can control. Why it’s critical to take time to explore. How “thank you” can open new doors for you. What the antidote to negative emotions is. How fun and laughter helps to create a well-thy life. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model ⇐ Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Cheat Meals And Haters - The Model Health Show MindBodyGreen.com Wellth by Jason Wachob ⇐ Pick up the book right here! Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ They’re giving you 15% off! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Paulo Coelho said, “Discipline & freedom are not mutually exclusive but mutually dependent because otherwise, you’d sink into chaos.” Strangely enough, rules and discipline actually give us far more freedom. The structure we create in our lives is the invisible guiding force that creates the opportunity to do more with the time we are given. Without structure, without rules, you are unknowingly at the mercy of Captain Random. You see, Captain Random is a super villain. Nothing pleases him more than to see you toil away wasting your time and not seeing the results you want in your life. When a seemingly random thing comes up and throws you off track, he’s twisting his evil handlebar mustache laughing joyfully. For you, the experience is falling off the wagon, taking a loss, or even giving up on your goals altogether. But the secret, unstoppable weapon against Captain Random is the power of your rules. When you have personal rules in place that guide your decisions, you’ve already got an automated response for the randomness that life may throw your way. For example, you’re on a mission to eat healthy food, and your coworker brings in a box of freshly made donuts (even a few with sprinkles on them… and you know sprinkles are made by tiny tree elves who work for Captain Random), but because you have a rule in place about how you handle junk food, you easily pass with a simple, “No, thank you.” You don’t feel any deprivation or any restriction because YOU chose that rule. Someone else didn’t impose it on you. You also don’t feel the hit of a poor decision—the tinge of regret, the sour taste of folding so quickly, and the disappointment of being seduced by a sprinkle-faced donut that’s not even in your league. You’ve dated desserts way sexier than that in the past… why did you let this do-not get to you?! By having rules that govern your choices, you bypass this whole group of problems, and Captain Random is foiled again, running away with his tail between his legs. “I’ll get you next time!” he shouts. But he knows you’re unbeatable, and destined for great success. Today you’re going to discover the 13 rules of health that I live by. You can take these rules on and apply them to your life, alter them to fit your own life and goals, or use them as inspiration to come up with your own. Always remember the power of personal rules and use them as the guiding light to help you achieve the greatness you deserve. In this episode you'll discover: Why it’s critical to drink water as soon as you wake up in the morning. Why your daily exercise regimen should be adjusted to your goals. How your nervous system can impact your ability to “max out”. How to uncover a passion for exercise. Why you MUST put yourself first when it comes to health. What being a lifetime student means. How to be more present with the people you love. Why delayed gratification is an important option for a healthy lifestyle. The real reason so many people aren’t seeing the results they want in the gym (social time vs. results time). The #1 thing I attribute to my transformation and success in life. Why I make sure to get some time in nature on a regular basis. What sacred rules I have around sleep. What my biggest rules are for the food that I eat (this may surprise you!). Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Craig Ballantyne Interview - The Model Health Show Hydration & Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show Day In The Life Of Shawn - The Model Health Show 4 Unorthodox Sleep Tips - The Model Health Show Organifi.com <== Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off your first order! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Your environment is everything. Your thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and even your body, are all shaped by your environment. If you want to see more success in any area of your life, if you want to achieve your goals and win more during your precious time on this planet, then you’ve got to create a winning culture. That starts with transforming your environment. Today we have on the amazing Dr. Eric Thomas to breakdown all of the things that shape a winning culture and what transforming our environment really entails. This is a powerhouse interview to say the least, so tune in, listen up, and enjoy the show! In this episode you'll discover: Why your environment is the most influential factor in determining your results. How the blame game can hold you back from success. What critical steps you must take to change your environment. What inspired ET to step up and transform his life (this is powerful!). Why accountability and role models are important. What to do when your old environment starts calling you back. Why asking for help is one of the most courageous things you can do. The #1 thing you must do when you receive advice from a trusted source. Why being a beginner is so valuable. How to deal with relationships that change and challenge you as you grow. Why making mistakes can be healthy part of the process (and how to adjust to the mistakes). How to instantly transform jealousy into something positive. Why it’s essential to revere the process. What it means to create a winning culture. Why positive expectation is such a powerful tool. How “no” can balance out your life (and why “no” should excite you!). Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Master Your Mindset with Eric Thomas - The Model Health Show The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Anatomy Of Success - The Model Health Show ETinspires.com The Secret To Success Podcast Libsyn / Apple Podcasts ⇐ Check out ET’s show right here! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Natalie Jill is a hero for all of us. She began her health and fitness career later in life, and has accomplished more after the age of 40 than few people could even imagine. Once you find out her story you instantly have a paradigm shift. You start to realize where you’ve been playing small and making excuses, and what you can do to start stepping into your greatness. Today she has millions of passionate followers and a brand with heart and hustle that’s spreading like wildfire. Today she’s here on The Model Health Show to breakdown some of the biggest challenges in the world of health today. We’re covering celiac disease, long-term weight loss, successfully unprocessing your diet, gluten-free diets that make you fat, giving yourself a mindset makeover and a whole lot more. So, tune in, turn up, and let’s get ready to rock this thing out! In this episode you'll discover: Why Natalie says she had a “fake life” even though things looked perfect from the outside. Why eating comfort foods can be a double-edged sword. What makes the power of decision so important in our lives. What celiac disease is and why it can be difficult to diagnose. How Natalie was able to recover from celiac disease. Why it’s important to look for the opportunities even in tough situations. Why your health impacts far more people than just yourself. How something Natalie started for her own benefit and accountability, ended up helping countless other people around the world. The shocking decision Natalie made at the age of 39 that will change your idea about what’s possible. What “unprocessing your diet and lifestyle” means. How a gluten-free diet can actually lead to poor health and weight gain. Why it’s difficult to overeat healthier foods. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! The Dangers Of Eating Gluten-Free - The Model Health Show Natalie Jill And Shawn Stevenson on Facebook Live Natalie Jill’s 7-Day Jumpstart: Unprocess Your Diet ⇐ Pick up the new book now! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Have you ever had a perfect day? It’s a day where everything seems to be in your favor. You accomplish all of the things you want. You feel happy and fulfilled. And you go to bed at night wishing that everyday can be just like this. Aaaaah… It’s a day that has that new car smell. It’s feeling like you have the Midas touch. It’s when life is just flat out awesome. So, why can’t we have more perfect days like that? Well, the obvious answer is because a lot of crap happens in our life, and it can take our wish of a perfect day and throw it right into the garbage disposal. The less obvious answer is because we forfeited having our perfect day because we didn’t know the simple, proven steps to create it. The breaking news flash today is that we CAN construct more perfect days. But we have to decide to stop spending our days playing the game of crap-dodgeball that life is flinging at us. We have to be proactive and activate The Perfect Day Formula. And you’re about to meet just the man to help you do it. Craig Ballantyne has long been admired in the fitness industry for helping people with busy lives and little time to achieve the physical results they want. In recent years he’s shifted his focus to helping people achieve the life they want, and not just the body they want--but you can still have that too. :) He’s here today to share the ins and outs of The Perfect Day formula to help you 1) Identify what a perfect day means to you 2) Implement simple strategies to help you create your perfect day and 3) execute on accomplishing what you want! This is a powerful episode to say the least, so tune in, take good notes, and grabs these keys to creating your perfect day. In this episode you'll discover: What inspired Craig to create one of the most successful online fitness programs of all-time. Why it’s important to decide who you want to help. What triggered Craig to shift his focus from fitness to personal development. What The Perfect Day Formula is. Why most of our days can tend to lack noticeable results and progress. How the 3-C Formula works. One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they first wake up in the morning. Why creating strict rules for yourself actually give you a lot more freedom. What the 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation are (this is important!). How planning and preparations set apart the people who succeed from those who don’t. How professional accountability and social support differ (and why they are crucial to success!). Why you must find a meaningful incentive. What “The Big Deadline” is. What some of the common underlying causes of anxiety are. How to break away from unhealthy ideas of perfection. What Craig’s biggest mistake has been in his career. One simple thing you can do to begin creating your perfect day more often. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! EaryToRise.com SleepSmarterBook.com Natural Treatments For Depression The Perfect Day Formula - Complete Kit ⇐ This is what I use! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

There’s a lot more to healing than meets the eye. Whether you’re healing from a tough workout, or healing from a chronic heart condition, numerous forces have to come together make it happen. Hormones, lymphocytes, inflammatory cytokines, and several other intelligent entities in your body take action to set the ship right when things go wrong. You can either help or hinder your system from doing it’s job. And these are the facts. If you get a big cut on your arm, and you pack the cut full of crumbled up M&M’s, chances are it’s not going to heal properly. However, if you apply some fresh aloe, and you take some natural anti-inflammatories that also support recovery, like the active compound in turmeric (curcumin), you are supporting your body in normal healing. So, yes, nutrition and smart hygiene matter in recovery, but there’s something else that gets overlooked. Research shows conclusively that your mind and thoughts have a huge impact on the healing (or lack thereof) of your body. Stress, pessimism, worry, anger, depression… all of these things suppress your body’s natural healing capabilities. Try as your body may, it’s very difficult to make the changes you truly need when your mind-body connection is not in sync. That’s why today’s show is so important. Today we are covering some of the most valuable insights on strengthening your mind-body connection. To help us out, we are fortunate to have on Tristan Truscott who has an amazing story of healing, and coming back from a place that many other people would’ve long given up on. He’s going to share his immense wisdom and provide you with some crucial tips that will likely last you a lifetime. Now, on to the show! In this episode you'll discover: Why you can appear to be tough on the outside but still scared on the inside How helping others to protect themselves nearly destroyed Tristan’s health. How you can easily be distracted from the pain signals your body is trying to send you. Why physical problems are often a results of a deeper issue. Why investing your energy to helping others can make you healthy as well. The surprising impact that qigong has on sleep quality. How qigong actually works to reduce stress and accelerate healing. How movement meditations integrate stress-defense into your tissues. Why stress aggravates depression. What it means to “scratch up the CD” of your negative memories. How reducing stress can result in weight loss. How your body absorbs energy from far more than food. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Peter Ragnar Interview - The Model Health Show Tristan Truscott Interview (Episode 20) - The Model Health Show SleepSmarterBook.com Good Morning - Good Evening Qigong The Flow Form Qigong ⇐ Check out the new qigong program I do! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)