

The Model Health Show
Shawn Stevenson
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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Jun 25, 2014 • 50min
TMHS 057: 7 Tips To Influence Your Friends And Family To Live A Healthier Lifestyle
When we truly love someone, we want to see them thrive. We want the best for them, and we want to see them happy.
In our world today, too many people are struggling day-to-day with their health. They are barely surviving, let alone thriving. And often times they have no idea things can change, or no motivation to do anything about it.
It can be one of the hardest things in life to see someone you love struggling with their health… especially when you know just how good it can actually be.
Today you're going to find out some powerful ways to help motivate your friends and family to take better care of themselves. Sometimes it's not the message itself, but how it's delivered that can make all the difference in the world. That's why today you're also going to learn what NOT to do when communicating with the people you care about if you really want to effect change in their life. This is essential stuff, and very powerful… so use the forces for good young Jedi.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why we feel a deep need to change our family & friends when we get healthier ourselves.
Why our desire to help our loved ones is actually selfish.
Surprising facts about family members of the world's top health experts.
3 things NOT to do if you want to motivate your family and friends to live healthier.
The #1 quality to develop when working with your loved ones.
The 7 specific tips to influence your friends and family to live a healthier lifestyle.
Why your family can't help but change when you do this one powerful thing.
What tangible tools you can use to help people who are easily distracted.
How to utilize the power of podcasts to deeply influence the health of others.
How you can use social media to inspire your loved ones (thanks Jade!)
Why you want to alter the environment when having a heart-to-heart with someone.
How finding out what THEY want can be key in influencing your family's health.
Why the food itself can change someone faster than you can.
What the healthy food gateway drug is.
How to inspire your friends and family to live healthier by turning up the fun!
Items mentioned in this episode include:
* Friends And Family's Influence On Your Health (Mirror Neurons) - Podcast* Supersize Me* Why We Age - (hydrogenated oils mentioned) - Podcast* Food Inc.* The Healing Effect
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Jun 18, 2014 • 44min
TMHS 056: How To Improve Your Memory, Read Faster, And Access Your Superhero Powers
What if you were able to read an entire book every day of your life? Can you imagine how much knowledge you'd have access to? And can you see how valuable you'd become as a leader in business as well as your personal life?
It's well known that we're only using a small fraction of what our brains are capable of. There is so much that the human mind can achieve if we only knew how to access it, and today you're going to learn the first steps.
My guest is a world-renowned learning expert, who does, in fact, read a book a day. He will share with you how he's no more extraordinary than you are, and how it's just a matter of learning some basic tools to access your superhuman potential.
In this episode you'll discover:
How someone with learning difficulties became a world-leading memory expert.
How school teaches us what to learn but not HOW to learn.
Why extremely successful leaders and celebrities look for ways to improve their brain.
How Jim Kwik ended up on a airplane with the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The #1 key to improving your memory (it's simple, but profound!)
Why two-thirds of your memory is under your complete control.
Why the school system hasn't changed much, even though the world has.
The 3 keys to remembering anything.
What common things distract our attention and prevent us from being present.
A game-changing accelerated learning technique that I use.
How one simple trick can make you read 25 to 50 percent faster immediately.
Why using your body in a different way can improve your brain function.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
* SuperheroYOU.com* KwikLearning.com* @JimKwik on Twitter
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Jun 11, 2014 • 44min
TMHS 055: Why We Age - What Will Make You Age Faster - And How To Stay Younger, Longer
Have you ever wondered why you look radically different from when you were a 1-year old baby? I mean, what happened?! Was this big 'ol body really contained within that little body? Today you're going to find out how we actually age, and demystify most of the taboo subject of aging.
We're also going to discuss, in-depth, what can actually accelerate your aging process, and cause you to decline in function much sooner than you are genetically wired to. Plus, we're going to get into the good stuff and talk about the latest anti-aging research. You're going to learn newly discovered secrets that actually hold the key to possibly turning back the clock and revealing a younger, healthier version of you. Get ready, because this is powerful!
In this episode you'll discover:
How specific structures within your body can tell you how long you're going to live.
Why your DNA is able to "print out" different copies of you (this is a MUST KNOW!)
What the Hayflick Limit is and how it impacts the life of your cells.
Why your cells are exactly like a community of people.
How long human beings are genetically wired to live.
How humans are like Transformers (yes, the alien robots).
7 things that are proven to damage your DNA/ telomeres and age you faster.
What controversial sweetener can shorten your life span.
What dangerous oil has been banned in cities across the U.S.
An important question to ask yourself before you choose what foods to eat.
How food manufacturers make people addicted to their products.
The impact that smoking and toxic fumes has on your life span.
How your hydration levels impact your DNA.
The shocking connection between sleep deprivation and aging.
A little known diet that has a deep correlation with longevity.
Why stem cells are important in the longevity equation.
What food can stimulate stem cell mobilization.
Why minerals and trace minerals are required to reverse the aging process.
Why our system of chemistry taught in school is incomplete and even misleading.
The ancient herb that contains the only compound PROVEN to reverse aging.
How the right form of exercise can delay aging and keep you young.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
* Sleep Smarter Book* How To Get Healthy And Stay Healthy - Podcast* Natural Treatment For Type 2 Diabetes - Podcast* How To Change Your Taste Buds - Podcast
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Jun 4, 2014 • 41min
TMHS 054: Sleep Smarter - The Connection Between Sleep, Sex, Income, And Fat Loss
Initially I was surprised to find out that poor sleep quality has been linked to financial debt and lower income. In our culture, we're led to believe that in order to be successful you've got to burn the midnight oil, keep working hard until you make it, and you can always sleep when you're dead. And there lies the problem.
According to the research, if you're not more mindful of your sleep quality, your chances of dying prematurely can skyrocket. And not only that, the very money that you're sacrificing sleep to make, will be the same money you pay to try to get your health back again.
Today is a powerhouse show that's going to help you optimize your sleep, be more productive, and add more vitality into your life. You're going to learn incredible insights about the connection between sleep and sex, how sleep is the secret to long-term fat loss, plus a whole lot more. Fair warning: This may cause you to have the best sleep ever!
In this episode you'll discover:
Why we tend to sacrifice sleep for other things (the truth).
Why sleep deprivation can cause an inability to lose weight.
How exercise gets you in WORSE shape temporarily.
The little-known connection between sleep and physical transformation.
How being overweight can damage your sleep quality.
What sleep apnea has to do with The Dark Knight Rises (funny, but true.)
Why you can sleep the "right" amount of hours but still wake up tired.
The truth about eating late at night (this is shocking!)
Why the clothes you wear to bed can drastically impact your health (ranging from cancer to low sperm count).
How sex and sleep are intimately related.
Why the hormone prolactin is strongly linked to sleep (and how to produce more of it.)
The surprising impact poor sleep quality can have on your finances.
How sleep deprivation impacts your brain's higher functions.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
* Sleep Smarter - #1 Bestselling Book on Amazon (<- Get the book now!)
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May 28, 2014 • 46min
TMHS 053: Getting A Mindset Makeover, Food Cravings, And Food Separatism With Alex Jamieson
Everyday, people all over the world are adopting a healthier lifestyle. More people are going vegan, paleo, primal, or "real food" than ever before. What's causing this cultural shift is: 1) people are sick and tired of being sick and tired and 2) beliefs about food bind us together, create communities, and communities inherently grow. With the internet eliminating the borders of people sharing ideas, beliefs, and insights, these communities are expanding rapidly. Even though the health conversation has exploded worldwide, different views by different communities can bring people together AND tear people apart. We're going to talk in depth about this today. We're also going to talk with our special guest, Alex Jamieson, about her experience being a part of the Oscar nominated film Supersize Me. She's going to share the intimate effects it had on her life, as well as our culture at large. We're going to cover food cravings, raw vs. cooked food, mistakes people make on diets, plus a whole lot more. Get ready, because this episode is powerful! In this episode you'll discover: How Alex went from being sick and overweight to a renowned gourmet chef and health coach. What Alex's experience in the film Supersize Me taught her about food and illness. How Supersize Me changed the landscape of food around the world. The surprising story of how Alex transitioned out of a vegan lifestyle. Why our genes need to be considered when choosing the foods we eat. How labeling the way we eat can unknowingly separate ourselves from others. Why fear can drive people to keep secrets about the foods they eat. The critical piece that people mistake with Albert Einstein's vegetarian perspective. What common factor can unite us to have a healthier, happier society. Why a vegan diet can be incredibly healing (for the right people at the right time). Why eating more raw foods can be critical to your health and vitality. How cravings can be misconstrued and why we need to honor our cravings. The #1 mistake people make on a vegan diet. Items mentioned in this episode include: * AlexandraJamieson.com * Cravings Type Quiz * Supersize Me 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)

May 21, 2014 • 51min
TMHS 052: Exercise & Sports Injury Healing And Prevention
There is no such thing as a welcomed injury. When you're rolling along enjoying your sport or exercise, an injury can make you out-of-sorts, in pain, and even depressed. So, what do we need to heal quickly from an injury? And better yet, what do we need to do to prevent more injuries in the first place? That's what we're covering in today's show. You're about to learn how my recent run-in with pain can become your path to bulletproofing yourself against injury. Today I'm going to share with you some of the best tips I've learned from the world's top physical therapists, and tiny things you can do that will make all the difference in the world. Whether you were injured in the past, dealing with an injury now, or just looking to be healthy and active way into the future, you're going to receive some valuable tools in this episode. In this episode you'll discover: The painful injury I unknowingly caused myself to have over 10 times. Why practitioners usually look in the wrong place when you have an injury. Why your hip position is so important (in ALL lower body injuries). What happens to your hamstrings when you have anterior pelvic tilt or posterior pelvic tilt. A new perspective about how your upper and lower body work together. What sequential recruitment is and how it impacts performance. Why you want to have R.I.C.E. when you get an injury. The #1 mistake people make after getting an injury. What natural anti-inflammatory foods and supplements you should take. Why belly fat can increase the likelihood of injury and slow recovery time. Why you always want to work on the opposite side of an injury. The little known factor that makes your cellular energy (ATP) actually work. How meditation and visualization impact healing. 7 important tips for injury prevention. The #1 exercise for bulletproof hamstrings. How sitting too much increases your risk of injury. What foods are highest in potassium and why it's important. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Treating Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease And "Incurable" Diseases - Podcast * Kelly Starrett Youtube Channel * Benefits of Magnesium - Video * Stability Ball Leg Curl * Single-leg Stability Ball Leg Curl * How Sitting Can Destroy Your Health- Podcast 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)

May 14, 2014 • 45min
TMHS 051: The Answer To Cancer - With Bestselling Author Ty Bollinger
I recently gave a short presentation in front of a group of over 7,000 people. They were all there as cancer survivors, or the loved ones of those who've survived or who have lost their fight. This event really sparked something in me. To witness a sea of people all coming together for one purpose, but to not know what the cause of this disease is really broke my heart. Honestly, I have spoken for audiences big and small; high pressure situations and euphoric situations alike. None of those instances phased me much. But this event made it difficult for me to speak. I wanted to yell, and scream that this doesn't have to happen! I wanted to take each person by the hand, sit them down, and talk about how we can end this struggle, and make a better life for our future generations. Instead, I had just a few minutes to give them some hope... And to give them something valuable to walk away with to better the chances in their fight. Well, I know that fighting is not the road to take. It's bigger than a fight. It's something more courageous. It's having the audacity to love yourself enough that you will pay unyielding attention to yourself. You will finally pay attention to your body, pay attention to the nutrition it requires; the movement it requires; the rest it requires; and the appreciation it requires to make you the best you possible. In this episode you're going to hear from bestselling author Ty Bollinger about how we can make this happen. You're going to learn how we can take our power back as free, sovereign individuals to live a life that's worthy of us. You don't have to be afraid of cancer. This episode will prove it to you. Cancer doesn't have to be the end of your story. As a matter of fact, there are countless people who've eliminated cancer from their body through what Ty is sharing that will tell you it was actually the beginning of their story. Including Kristy, whose scans are below showing what's possible in as little as one month. Enjoy this episode and share it generously! In this episode you'll discover: 3 things to address immediately if conventional physicians give you a cancer diagnosis. How the nocebo effect can take your life faster than cancer will. The story of Kristy, the young mother of 3 who was diagnosed with breast cancer (see her scans below.) How the function of your internal organs impacts cancer development. What 3 specific phases I use to assist many cancer patients. What storied medicinal mushroom can incite programmed cell death in cancer cells. How chemotherapy affects human health long-term (the truth). How sugar fuels cancer cells. The shocking survival rate for people treated with chemotherapy (this long-term study reveals it all!) What form of cancer treatment is shown to be 93 percent effective at the one-year mark. Why pancreatic cancer is so aggressive (and how to stop it.) Why cancer doesn't just "happen" and what actually triggers cancer cell development. What leading breast cancer treatment is now classified as a Class A carcinogen. The must-see study showing how GMO foods are heavily linked to cancer. Items mentioned in this episode include: *Kristy's Scans * The Truth About Cancer - Podcast * Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez - Enzyme Therapy Cancer Treatment * Seralini GMO Cancer Study * The Truth About Cancer - Investigative Repost (Television Event!) 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)

May 7, 2014 • 43min
TMHS 050: How To Change Your Taste Buds, Find Fresher Foods, And Kill Parasites
You're going to be shocked when you find out what some food manufacturers are doing with your food. How do we know our food is actually safe, and who can we trust? We're going to dive into these topics today, as well as many other powerhouse tips and strategies to be as healthy as possible. A big part of success in long-term health is actually having a deep desire for healthy foods. Some people crave broccoli, while others crave donuts... What makes the difference in what foods you're driven to eat? You're about to find out today. We're also going to go into seven specific tips to change your taste buds. You're going to learn how to establish a healthy palate and actually desire more life-giving foods. So, whether you're a "seasoned" health veteran, or totally new to the game, you're about to discover lots of amazing things to help you spice things up. In this episode you'll discover: How parents can unknowingly create poor eating habits for children. My 25-year salad story (this is my ultimate confession). How my college education encouraged me to make my clients fail in their health. What food really is and what it has to do with your genetics. The real difference between fitness and health. Where to find the freshest produce. What happens when produce sits on the shelf for just a few days. How some meat manufacturers trick you into thinking their meat is fresh (scary!) The 7 tips to change your taste buds and crave more healthy food. What exercise has to do with your food choices. The #1 nutrition practice to change the "intelligence" of your body and palate. What your blood sugar has to do with food cravings. How sleep deprivation impacts your food choices. Why prebiotics and probiotics are important in managing your cravings. What you need to know about parasites and how they impact your diet. Items mentioned in this episode include: * The Fat Loss Code * Proof in the Pink? Meat Treated * Costco fish parasite - Video * Ninja Turtles Villain - Krang * The Wild Diet And Smart Exercise with Abel James - Podcast * Caveman Feast – Phone App * Natural Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes - Podcast * All Natural Cleanse 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)

Apr 30, 2014 • 40min
TMHS 049: The Wild Diet And Smart Exercise With The Fat-Burning Man Abel James
Have you heard of The Wild Diet? Are you interested in exercising less, eating more, and having a better body as a result of it? Well, today we're welcoming the Fat-Burning Man, Abel James, to the show. Abel is the host of one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the world. He features many of the top health experts on the planet (including yours truly :)) who come on to share their very best stuff. Abel has been a real spark maker in the health field the last few years. He's created an amazing platform to have these important conversations, and talk about the intelligent direction we really need to taking things. You're going to find out the interesting story about how Abel got started in all of this, and what Ninja Turtles and house fires have to do with it. Plus, we're also going to discuss Abel's own personal health practices while running a successful business and sharing his message with the world. In this episode you'll discover: Why changing your body composition and health might be easier than you think. How old school health and fitness info can be a catalyst for change. What "The Wild Diet" is. Why Whole Foods and whole foods are totally different things (you gotta to hear this!). How humans have become domesticated. What to do instead of eating processed health bars and shakes when you're on the go. What 3 things you can do right now to radically improve your health. Why you might want to try exercising in a fasted state. How your body type can determine the best nutrition approach for you. The #1 thing that people miss out on in their green smoothies. What free resource you can use to improve your happiness and productivity. Where you can find apps with some amazing fat-burning recipes. Why the idea of perfection is dangerous and unhealthy. Items mentioned in this episode include: * FatBurningMan.com *The Dangers Of Eating Gluten-Free - Podcast * Caveman Feast - Phone App * 14-Day Juice Challenge App * YoungAndRaw.com * Improve Self-Esteem And Strengthen Your Body Image - Podcast 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 RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)

Apr 23, 2014 • 43min
TMHS 048: You Can't Touch This! The Benefits Of Massage Outweigh Medication
In this episode of The Model Health Show we're looking at the many benefits of massage therapy. Massage has been clinically proven to help reduce depression and anxiety, improve hormone function, and boost the immune system. There are very few treatments that have such a wide array of benefits, and the history of massage itself may surprise you. Massage therapy is documented in some of the most storied ancient traditions (which you'll learn about today). Yet, even though it has a rich history, and it's clinically proven to be effective, massage has it fallen out of practice in modern medicine. Today you're going to understand why, and how massage is making a huge comeback in treatment for health and wellness. There are many forms and "styles" of massage to choose from. I've personally experienced deep tissue massage, Thai massage, reflexology, sports massage, Swedish massage, and even massage derived from Ayurveda. They all have unique aspects, but they all provide tremendous value when administered by a trained massage therapist. If you haven't gotten a massage for a while, this show is definitely going to inspire you to take that extra care of yourself, and make massage therapy a more consistent part of your life. In this episode you'll discover: The surprising percentage of people who get massages. Why you need to pay attention to the oils and lotions you put on your skin. Which ancient cultures utilized massage as a cornerstone of health. What Hippocrates, the "father of modern medicine", had to say about massage. Why massage has been pulled out of hospitals and replaced by medication. The different bodily systems that massage can help. What "feel good hormone" is instantly increased when touched by another person. Why massage is far better for localizing treatment than drugs are. How massage assists systemic healing too. The incredible clinical studies that show the benefits of massage. The impact that massage has on hormone and immune function. How massage intelligently affects inflammation. A surprising study showing how massage compares to drugs for pain and functionality. When the best time to get a massage is if you workout. The incredible impact massage has on infants and premature babies. The dangers of taking antibiotics haphazardly. What some of the best forms of massage are. What the benefits of deep tissue massage are (and my Karate Man story). How often you are recommended to get a massage. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Cancer Truth With Ty Bollinger - Podcast * Improve your digestion, assimilation, and elimination - Podcast * How stress can make us fat, dumb, and unhappy - Podcast * A healthy lifestyle you can stomach - Video 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 RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)


