
The Model Health Show
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2015 • 1h 13min
TMHS 114: 15 Delicious Ways To Add More Superfoods To Your Meals
Some foods go above and beyond when it comes to nourishing the human body. Thousands upon thousands of foods have some of the nutrients we need to sustain health, but many of the superfoods you’re about to learn about today come very close to having it all. I have a deep affinity for many of these foods because they have helped to revolutionize my health. And I don’t say that lightly. I’ve gained so much from utilizing these foods that it’s really hard to put to words. But the real game-changing insight for me was discovering, not just what superfoods to use, but how to actually get the most from them. That’s what today’s show is all about. In this episode you'll discover: What the #1 source of protein in the world is. What nutrient can help you to create better blood. The surprising compound that can trigger your body to produce more stem cells. Why you’ll want to reconsider taking your supplements in capsule form. What the colors in food actually indicate. Which common spice has powerful anti-cancer effects. How to increase the assimilation of the nutrients in your food. Important information about eggs that you need to know about! What superfood is clinically proven to help train your immune system. How to make the most powerful, health-giving drink ever. Some critical tea preparation tips that you need to know about. What category of superfoods has a direct impact on improving your thyroid function and metabolism. Why bananas are not even close to being a healthy source of potassium. What superfood has 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than oranges. What top antioxidant food also has powerful, positive hormone precursors. Where to find the most useable source of protein for the human body. Why your omega fatty acid ratios are so important. What biological transmutation is and why it’s so important for health. Why certain types of sugars are actually medicine (this is incredible!) How the doctrine of signatures works as nature’s nutrition “instruction booklet”. What unique food can help you to produce more human growth hormone. Which high fat food is great for your brain and also your energy levels. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Perfect Spirulina * Perfect Cordyceps * Shroom TECH Sport * Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show * TEDx - How Chocolate Can Save The World * Superfood Mini-Recipe Book

Jul 21, 2015 • 59min
TMHS 113: Family Fitness Ideas For Better Health, Happiness, And Connection
Mahatma Ghandi's epic quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world," begins in your own home. Our family, friends, and (most importantly) our children are mimicking and modeling us more than we know. Science has proven that we are, in fact, a direct product of our environment. You can set up an environment that cultivates healthy automatically as a side effect. Or, on the flip side, you can unconsciously be setting up an environment that breeds low energy, obesity, and poor health if you're not careful. Today's show is all about how to set things up in your life so that your family has the health, fitness, and vitality that they deserve. There are lots of fun ideas and insights here, so click play, enjoy, and put a few things into action! In this episode you'll discover: Why we all need to get plenty of "nutritious movement". The shocking amount of time that the average person spends sitting. The functions that mirror neurons have in our brains. What intuition really is. Why most people workout despite having kids. How parents end up compromising their health in order to facilitate their kid's activities. 9 different family fitness ideas that you can easily add in to your lives. How playground workouts can be fun for kids AND parents. How to utilize your local gym as your kids get older. What my 14-year old son has to say about growing up witnessing my focus on health. How "coopertition" works to improve the connection with your family fitness habits. 4 critical tips for involving your kids in family fitness. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! How Sitting Can Destroy Your Health - The Model Health Show Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman Shawn Stevenson on Instagram The Good Dad Project Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Website) <-- Check out our new show here! Interview with Chalene Johnson - The Model Health Show Interview with Bob Proctor - The Model Health Show 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)

Jul 14, 2015 • 41min
TMHS 112: Fitness Versus Health, Overtraining, And Bodybuilding Secrets - With Steve Cook
There is a lot more to health than just looking good. As a health & fitness expert, it may be grounds for impeachment to say that, but sometimes the reality of things can get off track when we're bombarded with so many messages telling us otherwise. A fit body does not necessarily mean a healthy liver, clean blood, optimal brain function, and a properly functioning gastrointestinal tract among other things. There are millions of seemingly "fit" people that are significantly unhealthy when you see them from the inside out. I know because I was one of these people... When I was 16-years old I had a 6-pack, huge pecs, and could run a 4.4 40-yard dash. I looked and even performed at a high level, but inside I was a ticking time-bomb waiting to go off. If you know my story then you know that by the age of just 20 I was diagnosed with a degenerative spinal disease that eventually led to a 50 pound weight, depression, and severe pain that had me on highly toxic painkillers for almost two and a half years of my life. There was a bright light at the end of the tunnel for me, but for many others who've been mislead by the health & fitness industry, they are still struggling to find their way. Well, we are working to make a huge shift in this today! You're about to get access to someone who is making tremendous strides in uniting the worlds of fitness and real health together. He doesn't claim to be perfect, nor does he want to be, but he has a model that has really worked for him, and now he's working to share it with the world. Our guest today is IFBB physique pro Steve Cook. He has found that real health is not just what you look like on the outside, and it's not just about the right nutrition and exercise either. It's about something far deeper and more important that you're going to learn today, and I think that you're going to be totally blown away! In this episode you'll discover: Why people can get lost in only caring about their physical appearance. How health and fitness can be two totally separate things. How bodybuilding competitions can distort your self-image when you're not preparing for a show. Why you typically don't see many healthy, vibrant bodybuilders once they get older in age. What inspired Steve to really look into the meaning of happiness (this is powerful!) The very 1st thing you need to do when working to change your body. What type of exercises are most important for making great physical changes. How the amount of weight and reps you do can change your body in different ways. Whether or not women should be concerned about putting on mass when lifting heavy weights. What priority training is. The only time you should never do cardio. Why having a plan matters so much. Powerful tips about squats that you need to know about. Whether or not overtraining is something you should be concerned about. We you might want to include supersets in your fitness training. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Shawn Stevenson on Instagram Steve Cook on Instagram Steve Cook on YouTube Gretchen Rubin on The Model Health Show The Only Time You Should Never Do Cardio Drew Manning on The Model Health Show 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)

Jul 6, 2015 • 49min
TMHS 111: Changing Your Self-Image, Leadership, And The ABC's Of Success - With Bob Proctor
Your life is like a wheel. There are so many different components that come together to create your own personal "circle of life" (cue the Lion King Music!). These components are: Your health - your family and relationships - your career/work or mission - your finances - and your spiritual health and contribution. Life is not complete without the growth and development in all of these areas. The problem is, we are usually very off balance in one or the other based on where we are in our life. Your body might be banging, but your finances are in the toilet. You might have awesome relationships, but you're simultaneously struggling in your career. So, you see, your "circle of life" (your wheel) is usually pretty jagged and bumpy because of some parts being up and some parts being down... and this is what leads to a very bumpy ride in life. The truth is, life will have it's ups and downs, but there can be a lot more smooth sailing if you're able to grow gracefully and consistently in all areas. The question really is: How do you do it? And today, I have the perfect person to show you exactly how it's done. Many years ago I was sitting with my then girlfriend (now my wife... yep, I scored!) and we were watching this film that my amazing mother-in-law said we HAVE to watch... I honestly wasn't very interested in watching it... I had so much going on with trying to figure out how to structure my client's programs and even how I was going to pay my rent. We clicked play, and something unexpected happened. A man named Bob Proctor came on the screen with this confidence, grace, and sense of knowing that I'd never experienced before. I hung on his every word, and whatever this man had figured out, I wanted to know it too! The film broke down the hidden, but extremely real world of quantum mechanics. Not in a, "you'd better put on your pocket protector way", but in a real world "I get this" way that made me realize something profound. I realized in that moment what I had always known intuitively my entire life... That I matter. That I'm special. That I'm here to share the unique gifts that I have. That I am influencing the world around me (for the good and the not-so-good) based on the predominant thoughts that I'm carrying around in my mind. Bob told me that day, "If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand." The science in the film really spoke to my man-brain. The message in the film really spoke to my heart. Today I'm beyond honored to say that I have Bob Proctor on my show to be able to share him with you. In my mind him connecting with me is a result of hard work and effort. In my heart him connecting with me is a result of how powerful we all our to attract into our life the people, things, and resources we need to make the life we want a reality. Buckle in tight, because this is powerful! In this episode you'll discover: Why your results in life depend on your "inner game". What book transformed Bob's life over 50 years ago that he still reads today. Why you can never truly enjoy something without sharing it. How financial health impacts your health overall. How contribution can radically improve your finances (it worked for me too!) The most important and useful skill that's not being taught in schools today. Why kids are able to learn so much more than they are often given credit for. Why you need to get straight A's WAY after your schooling days are over. What acceptance REALLY means and why it's so powerful in your life. Why listening is a critical skill for success (and why many of us are doing it wrong!) How every-single-person is a leader in one way or another. Why improving your leadership capacity is so important. Whether or not someone is a "producer" or an "almost". How your self-image is actually formed. What you must do to transform your self-image. Why you should NEVER try to lose weight again (this is powerful!) What your #1 driving force really is (whether you realize it or not!) Why most people are programmed NOT to have longevity and what you can do to change that. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Think & Grow Rich Man Search For Meaning Developing a Champion's Mindset - with Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Model Health Podcast The ABC's of Success <== Pick up Bob's new book right here now!

Jul 1, 2015 • 47min
TMHS 110: Weight Loss Breakthroughs, Accountability, And Getting Fit2Fat2Fit - With Drew Manning
Our health resides in a delicate balance. Each and every day, the actions we take are leading us towards health or away from health depending upon the decisions we make. One week of "dirty bulking" or "falling off the wagon" can cause tremendous harm to our bodies that science is just starting to understand. No matter how healthy you may be, if you and I start guzzling strawberry sodas by the case for a week and go in to get our blood work done, we'd both likely be diagnosed with pre-diabetes pretty easily... and this is just in one week! Now, what if we were to stretch that out, say, six months? And this time, not guzzling strawberry sodas (strawberry was obviously my favorite), but instead simply consuming the processed, "wholesome" package foods that much of our society subsides on... what do you think would happen with our health? Well, my guest today knows exactly what will happen, because he had the courage to put this experiment to the test. Our guest today is New York Times bestselling author Drew Manning. He was an extremely fit guy who took the Pepsi Challenge (literally) and transformed his life in the most surprising way. His journey, from being a lifelong fit person, to packing on the fat like he was getting paid for it, to becoming incredibly fit again, became a real phenomenon that inspired countless people all over the world to take on their own journey to fit, and the results have been mind-blowing. You're about to learn from Drew exactly how he put on major fat in just six months, and exactly how he shed it all off again in another six months. You're going to learn about the inner battle that happens when you're working to get back in shape, and some powerful insights to help you (or someone you love) to conquer them. What stands out about Drew is his heart, which I'm sure you'll pick up on today. I'm truly honored to have him on and to be able to share this with you. Enjoy, listen with your head and your heart, and put these things into action for yourself. In this episode you'll discover: Why personal experience trumps everything. Why never having a weight issue created a separation between Drew and his clients. How Drew’s wife surprisingly contributed to his 70 pound weight gain (this is funny!) What foods Drew chose to eat that caused him to gain 70 pounds in just 6 months. Why the foods Drew ate changed the way his body operated. How it can be hard NOT to exercise. How exercise bulimia compares to a positive habit of exercise. How Drew’s weight gain began to affect the relationship with his wife. Why sleep apnea can lead to overeating and a drastic decrease in energy. How your energy and mood impacts your life overall. The huge revelation Drew had about why people become comfortable being unhealthy. Why the mental and emotional aspects of weight loss are far more important than any weight loss program. How drinking soda drastically impacted Drew’s mind and body. What one of the biggest causes of overeating is (and how to avoid it!) Some of the important things people need to do when recovering from food addictions and working to transform their health. How accountability can help you make breakthroughs in your health and fitness goals. The radical transformation Drew made within 30 days of his weight loss journey (with a change in his diet alone!) What Dr. Oz had to say about Drew’s liver health due to his 70 pound weight gain. The startling impact that being overweight had on Drew’s confidence in the gym. Why Drew chose to workout “smarter” instead of longer (the results speak for themselves!) Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Water And Hydration Masterclass - Model Health Podcast * Fit2Fat2Fit.com * Top 15 Ways To Do HIIT For Fat Loss - Model Health Podcast * Drew Manning on Twitter * Drew Manning on Instagram 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)

Jun 29, 2015 • 41min
TMHS 109: Smarter Supplementation And Unorthodox Ways To Upgrade Your Health - With Ian Clark
Nutrition isn't just about what you eat. Sure, the food you eat gives you nourishment, but the things you drink, the things you put on your skin, the sunlight you receive, the movement you engage in, and many other factors all add to how you "feed" yourself on a daily basis. Recently we've discovered in science that one of the the most critical nutrients for human health is bioavailable magnesium. We've also discovered that the best way to get it is not by eating common foods or oral supplementation. Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical processes within the human body. That means that there are over 300 things that your body can't do, or can't do sufficiently, when you're deficient in this key mineral. The big problem is, upwards of 80 percent of the population is deficient in magnesium. And, according to our guest, upwards of 100 percent of people are deficient if they are not actively doing things to get their magnesium levels up. Our guest today is Ian Clark, and he is one of the foremost experts in the world on magnesium, as well as many other things that create optimal health for the human body. Ian has impacted my life personally in a powerful way. Since the very first time I used the magnesium product he pioneered many years ago, I've been using it almost every day since. It travels with me, it's by my bedside, and it has given me noticeable benefits that I would rather not live without :). Today you're going to learn the inside scoop about magnesium supplementation, and it just might surprise you like it did me so many years ago. You're also going to learn about a superfood that might possibly be the most potent, complete source of nutrition in the world. Let's go! In this episode you'll discover: Why understanding epigenetics is the real key to avoiding chronic illnesses. Why magnesium might be the most important mineral for your health. What incredible functions magnesium has in your body. How ATP - the energy currency of the human body - relies on magnesium. What problems may arise by taking oral magnesium supplements (you need to know this!) Why magnesium is so important for great sleep quality. The shocking facts about marine phytoplankton. The surprising nutrient profile found in marine phytoplankton. Why I don't use a multivitamin. How Oceans Alive marine phytoplankton is actually ALIVE. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Sleep Smarter * EASE Magnesium <= Exclusive 10% off for The Model Health Show listeners! * Marine Phytoplankton <= Exclusive 10% off for The Model Health Show listeners! 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)

Jun 24, 2015 • 44min
TMHS 108: How To Follow Through On Your Goals, Create Your Perfect Day, And LIVE IT - With Jairek Robbins
Knowledge is not power. Though we've been inundated with the idea that knowledge is power, it's simply not true. What good is knowledge if we don't use it? The knowledge we acquire through our life experiences, through education, through study and introspection, have all the potential power in the world. But, it's just that, potential power, until you decide to do something with it. When knowledge is applied, that's when change can happen. That's when the metaphorical mountains can be moved. That's when life as we know it is changed. So, from this day forward you'll know that knowledge APPLIED is power, and taking action on the things you've learned is the key to having the results you truly want. To help anchor this in, and to help all of us become skilled at applying the things we learn, we brought on the phenomenal Jairek Robbins. Jairek is a bestselling author and success coach who has been fortunate enough to take a masterclass on being surrounded by a lot of knowledge, but not doing anything with it. He's learned what holds himself and the rest of us back from doing the things necessary to get the results we want in our lives. Get ready because the tips and insights he's sharing today are absolutely game-changing. In this episode you'll discover: What the 33 percent rule is and how it can revolutionize your relationships. How people can have radically different views of the same situation. What triggered Jairek to finally make changes to his life to become successful and healthy. Why even if you're not ready for something, it can still "soak in" and help you. What the critical piece of "knowing" something really is. How humans can actually walk on fire (what it means and my experience doing it!) How your mind and emotions can powerfully affect your physiology. Why being emotionally broken and poor can break down your body. How you can create and live your own perfect day. How to work towards changing your body while still appreciating the one you have. What two types of people there are when it comes to goal setting (which one are you?) Why you'd better celebrate any progress you make. The real reasons that we don't follow through even when we KNOW what to do. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Jairek's TEDx video * Jaime Tardy - Eventual Millionaire * JairekRobbins.com * LiveItBook.com 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)

Jun 17, 2015 • 53min
TMHS 107: Women, Food, And Desire - With Alex Jamieson
Do you allow yourself to want what you really want? Most of us are stuck between our deepest desires and what society believes are the right things for us. We all have desires. We all have a calling from our mind, body, and soul that's always nudging us in the right direction if we choose to listen to them. The challenge today is that many of us have become hard of hearing when it comes to the communication from within. It's true. If you are able to really listen to your body it will tell you exactly what he or she needs (thank today's guest we're no longer going to refer to your body as an "it"). You already have everything you need to get you where you want to go. It's just about deciphering the messages in your cravings so that you can be free to live a life that's truly worthy of you. That's what today's episode is all about. Today we are fortunate to have on bestselling author Alex Jamieson so help us crack the code on cravings, and help us to understand our innermost desires. Alex has literally written the book on understanding our cravings. I was blown away when I read it, and had many ah-ha moments myself. She's about to share some game-changing tips and insights with you, so click play, enjoy, and make sure to take her Cravings Quiz after the show right here. In this episode you'll discover: How your body's needs and desires can change based on your life conditions. What low libido can be an early warning sign for. What your #1 driving force really is (this is powerful!) Why food creates so much of an emotional response for us. How getting fat is strangely forbidden in our culture. What the 4 root causes of any craving are. The stunning myth about emotional eating. Why some of the qualities we want in our lives we look for in food instead. How we can have food and happiness "amnesia". How our senses can help us to connect with a memory and change our state of being. Why dieting and dating can be connected. Some surprising benefits of masturbation (you heard that right!) Why the relationship with your body is the foundation for a truly great life. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Super Size Me * Mindset Makeover and Food Separatism with Alex Jamieson - Model Health Podcast * The Happiness Project with Gretchen Rubin - Model Health Podcast * AlexandraJamieson.com * WomenFoodAndDesire.com * Cravings Quiz <== Get Access to Alex's free cravings quiz 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)

Jun 9, 2015 • 56min
TMHS 106: Use Smart Paleo Principles To Instantly Boost Your Productivity
Peter Block said, "Why do anything if it is not going to be great?" Each and every day, many of us wake up, going through the motions, and have unknowingly selected a life of mediocrity. Getting to (and through) the things we want in our life is a product of knowing how to manage ourselves. It's not about managing time. Time is just going to happen... You can't do anything about time. You can't "manage" it. But, what you can do is manage yourself, and by doing so you'll get more done than you ever thought possible. That's what this episode is all about. If you want a great life, you're going to need to accomplish more than you are right now. It's the nature of the world we live in. Getting things done, being productive, it's the language of success in the environment we are a part of. Though we are living in new times, it's actually the past where you'll find the greatest tools to utilize your mind, body, and energy to achieve more than you ever have. Your paleolithic ancestors had a few things mastered that we have appeared to lose sight of. Your brain, even though it can operate a smart phone at the speed of light, is not much different (if at all) than your paleo relatives. Some of the most powerful things you're about to learn are how to leverage the way your brain is actually wired up, how to put successful activities on automatic, and how to eliminate the distractions that trip so many of us up. After listening, remember that you can get access to the video and slides from this episode, plus my productivity checklist right here. This episode was inspired by my recent presentation at Paleo f(x), so I hope you enjoy it and takeaway lots of value to create better days and a better life from this day forward. In this episode you'll discover: Why being highly productive is so difficult in our world today. The #1 thing you need to do starting RIGHT NOW to radically increase your productivity. Why specialization was once critical to the survival of humanity. How myelin in your brain works to make you more or less efficient. The shocking truth about multitasking. How to utilize chunking to improve the way your brain works to get more done. How to get more done in your day by working LESS. What practice great athletes to great surgeons use to improve their results. How repetition actually works to strengthen your brain. Why rest and recreation is so important to productivity. What major differences in stress our ancestors had from what we experience today (this is powerful!) What one of the core causes of anxiety is. What your overall stress load consists of. How to decrease your stress hormones by 20 percent in less than two minutes. How to make your work look and feel more like play. Why sleep is such a huge determinant of your productivity. Why you might want to reconsider breakfast if you want to perform at a higher level. 4 tips to help you get the most out of intermittent fasting. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Master Your Mindset With Prince Ea - Model Health Podcast * A Day In The Life Of Shawn - Model Health Podcast * The Miracle Morning With Hal Elrod - Model Health Podcast * Natural Treatments For Depression - Model Health Podcast * Boost Testosterone Naturally - Model Health Podcast * Stress: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly * SleepSmarterBook.com * The Wild Diet With Able James - Model Health Podcast * Productivity Bonuses <== Get the video from today's episode and the Model Health Productivity Checklist 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)

Jun 2, 2015 • 46min
TMHS 105: Uncover The Perfect Workout For Yourself, Build Confidence, And Be Awesome - With Chalene Johnson
Confidence is everything. Confidence is the sole underpinning of every action we take in our lives. Truly, we wouldn't do anything if we didn't believe, even a little bit, that we will succeed in making it happen. Confidence does not mean that you don't have fear. This is the big mistake that trips most people up. Fear is natural. Fear is normal. Fear is actually the foundation on which incredible confidence can be built. Without fear we may not take something seriously and truly prepare. Without confidence there is no action at all. If anyone knows a thing or two about building confidence, it's New York Times bestselling author Chalene Johnson. She's built an empire from the ground up, in multiple highly competitive industries, looking fear in the face the whole way. Today she's here to share her most powerful secrets for building your self-confidence and self-love. Some of these tips may surprise you, but you definitely can't argue with the results. She is also going to share a powerful exercise that will help you figure out the perfect workout for yourself. When I did the exercise I was surprised what came up, but it put a huge smile on my face and lots of excitement because it made perfect sense. Chalene is a phenomenon, and I'm truly honored to be able to share this with you. But, remember, the tips don't work unless you work it. So, take action on what you learn so that you can see the results firsthand for yourself! In this episode you'll discover: What the word "holistic" really means. What success really looks like "behind the scenes". How Chalene took action to solve a problem in the fitness industry. What a "Soulmate Workout" is and how to find yours. How your perception determines whether exercise is a punishment or reward. Why Chalene doesn't diet down for exercise videos. Why you might want to research before you choose a workout. A powerful exercise to connect with the fitness that fits you. Why self-love is more critical than people realize. How to break away from negative self-talk. Why your brain is hardwired to look for problems. How to build your self-confidence (and how it can go wrong!). Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Increase Your Health & Happiness Thermostat With Gretchen Rubin * The Chalene Show (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Build Your Tribe Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * ChaleneJohnson.com 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)