

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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Nov 6, 2013 • 48min
TMHS 025: How To Stop Sugar Cravings (Without Getting A Sweet Tooth Root Canal)
In this episode we dive into the wide, wide world of sugar addiction, craving unhealthy foods, and gold-plated sweet tooth smiles. Do you have "issues" with craving sweets or other unhealthy foods? Do you find yourself eating foods that you KNOW are bad for you and end up feeling guilty afterward? Well, if this is you, then this is the most important show you'll ever hear! Look, I'm not trying to teach you how to control sugar cravings, I'm teaching you how to stop sugar cravings dead in their tracks. Sweets, sugar, and carbs in general, are the main driver of your body's fat-storing hormone insulin. If you don't have your sugar cravings in order, then you're going to have a one-way ticket to unwanted fat deposited in places that you really won't like. You CAN beat this. And you don't have to do a fancy sugar detox either. You just need to have the right tools and strategy at your disposal to take back control of your mind, body, and health for good. Now let's get to it! In this episode you'll discover: Why using your "will power" will never work to stop craving sugar. The hormone that shuts down your appetite and helps you to stop food cravings. Where the "satiety hormone" get produced in your body (this will surprise you). The gland in your brain that regulates your calorie intake. What your different types of fat tissue are (the good and the not-so-good). How sugar addiction can disrupt your body's hunger and satiety hormones. What type of foods hyper-stimulate your appetite (making it impossible to stop sugar cravings). What the "hunger hormone" actually is. The proven impact that sleep has on food cravings. Why emotional stress influences our "sweet tooth". The affect that exercise has on insulin and leptin sensitivity. The #1 reason for chronic overeating (this is CRITICAL!) How breakfast can set you up for a day of overeating. How to stop sugar cravings by eating a special category of foods. Why carbohydrates of any kind can cause problems for some people (my date story). What is candida and the shocking impact that candida has on sugar cravings. How the bacteria in your body determine your food cravings. How to naturally eliminate candida (3 important steps). The 4 keys to improving leptin sensitivity and break the addiction to sugar. How to fight sugar cravings with a special type of exercise. The #1 type of food to eat to stop sugar cravings. Why you should never say you have a "sweet tooth" again. What some smart alternatives are to "treat yourself" with. How knowing your metabolic type can help determine the best foods for you. Items mentioned in this episode include: * 21 Ways To Cure Your Sleep Problems (Part 1) - Podcast * Eat Like A Dinosaur - Podcast * The Fat Loss Code * The Key to Quantum Health 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 leave a review for the show!

Oct 30, 2013 • 1h 19min
TMHS 024: ReWild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis
In this episode we're excited to welcome world-renown health, nutrition, and personal development strategist, Daniel Vitalis! If you're interested in becoming the best version of yourself, then this show is going to change your life. Daniel has literally helped shape the face of natural health and wellness today. You'd be hard pressed to find major health advocates that aren't (knowingly or unknowingly) sharing ideas that Daniel has pioneered. Today Daniel is going to teach us how to go beyond just trying to "survive", and into how we can truly "thrive" and become the healthiest, fittest people that we can possibly be. Seriously, be prepared to have your mind blown. If you're looking for life-changing tips and insights then you're about to get a ton of them. In this episode you'll discover: Why so many intelligent people are believing and teaching false information. What "pronoia" is and why you need to have it. Why food is only one part of nutrition. What "the 4 elements" have to do with being the best version of yourself. The difference between whole, natural water and processed water. How water treatment companies are "balancing" the pH of water (this is SCARY!) How pharmaceutical drugs and birth control are ending up in tap water. What urine really is (and it's definitely not just water!) Why used tampon paper and toilet paper are being found in our drinking water. Why your ability to adapt is the most important factor in your survival. How water becomes your blood within minutes. When the current U.S. water piping system was built (this is SHOCKING). The surprising answer to: "Do water filters work?" How reverse osmosis water is related to cocaine. Why you do NOT want to drink pure H2O. Why the World Health Organization says that distilled water and R.O. water are not safe to drink. How to make reverse osmosis water safe to drink again. How drinking spring spring water can improve your serotonin levels. Why the discovery of microbes and "germs" got us out of balance with the natural world. Why nothing you do can recreate the living water that nature creates. How ALL the water on the surface of the earth is now contaminated. How to find springs in your local area (this is priceless). How to store your spring water to keep it vital and fresh. Why drinking man-made alkaline water can destroy your health. Items mentioned in this episode include: * DanielVitalis.com * Surthrival.com * Findaspring.com * Demineralized water? ReWild Your Water - Article 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)

Oct 24, 2013 • 35min
TMHS 023: The Best Exercises For Abs - Plus 3 Keys To Making Abdominal Exercises More Effective
In this episode we're diving into the world of 6-pack abs, flat bellies, and shrinking waistlines. No, this isn't some hyped up, "How to get abs in a week!" gimmick. I'm sharing with you real, tried and true strategies on how to get flat abs, lose belly fat, and become a more impressive version of yourself. It all starts with understanding what type of fat you're dealing with (because all fat isn't created equal). You're going to learn about that today, plus the best exercises for abs, and even how to do cardio that targets belly fat. No fancy ab machines are required. As a matter of fact, if you're using most of these ab machines then you're probably crunching up the wrong tree. So, get ready, listen in, and take full advantage of these tips for flat abs because they work. At the end of the show you'll have your flat belly black belt and you'll even be able to teach others how to do things right. In this episode you'll discover: *What the 2 different types of belly fat are. *What having "fat organs" has to do with expanding your waistline. *Why belly fat is linked to heart disease and cancer. *How belly fat can produce it's own hormones (that make you store MORE fat). *How excess fat increases inflammation. *The impact that stomach fat has on your stem cells. *What the 3 major parts of your abdominals are. *Why your "6-pack" is needed for you to breathe properly. *How your abs help keep your internal organs intact. *What oblique muscles are and why they're important. *Why you already have a built-in corset that can keep your waistline small. *Why your major core muscle (the t.v.) works if you're active doing almost ANY basic exercise. *The 3 powerful keys to make your ab exercises more effective. *What simple trick you can use to "turn on" your abdominal muscles. *Why breathing the right way makes a big difference in creating a flat belly. *The best time of day to train your abs. *Why you probably shouldn't do sit ups again. *What the best exercises for your rectus abdominis are. *How to train your obliques for the best results. *How to do vacuuming exercises and why they're important. *The only time you should NEVER do cardio. *The best time to do cardio if you want to target your abs. Items mentioned in this episode include: Natural Treatment For Type-2 Diabetes - Podcast 21 Ways To Cure Your Sleep Problems - Podcast Avoid These 8 Foods At All Cost - Podcast Russian Medicine Ball Twist - Video

Oct 16, 2013 • 1h 10min
TMHS 022: Cancer Truth: What is Cancer, What Causes Cancer, And Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of It
In this episode we're happy to welcome Ty Bollinger, author of the best-selling book Cancer: Step Outside The Box. Ty is an absolutely brilliant mind and well-versed cancer researcher. Today he's on the show to help us breakdown several of the dangerous myths about cancer, as well as sharing some shocking insights about the multi-billion dollar business of cancer. This is one of the most important and life-changing show's you'll ever hear, so buckle your seatbelt and get ready. In this episode you'll discover: What fashionable practice increases a woman's risk of breast cancer by 75 percent. Why nearly half of the people alive today will develop some form of serious cancer. Why cancer is actually a normal bodily occurrence. Why trying to "cure" cancer is the totally wrong approach. What "programmed cell death" is and why cancer cells override this. How the "internal terrain" of your body prevents the progression of cancer. What's different about our environment that's causing rapid increases in cancer rates. What 95 percent of all cancer is caused by (and it's not genetic!) Where the majority of money that the American Cancer Society actually goes. The breast cancer stunt that KFC pulled off. The shocking long-term survival rates of patients who undergo chemotherapy. What the side-effects of chemotherapy are. The truth about why cancer "comes back" after conventional treatments. Where the origin of chemotherapy took place (this is just sad). Why the most comprehensive study on chemotherapy showed that it's a "scientific wasteland". What standard cancer treatment actually CAUSES cancer. How practitioners scare you into treatment immediately after a diagnosis. What the shocking financial cost of chemotherapy is. Why the cancer industry is now a multi-billion dollar industry. How a natural medicine called laetrile is "selectively toxic" to cancer cells. Who the people behind the American Cancer Society really are (SHOCKING). What the Flexner Report is and how we have our current system of "modern medicine". Why women having even one mammogram are 54% more likely to develop breast cancer. The safer and smarter alternative to dangerous mammograms. The critical 4-part approach to preventing and reversing cancer. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Cancer: Step Outside The Box - The Book * Ty's Website - CancerTruth.net * CT Scans Responsible For Nearly 30,000 New Cancer Cases Each Year * The Flexner Report 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 leave a review for the show!

Oct 9, 2013 • 1h 5min
TMHS 021: Dressed To Kill - The Dangers Of Wearing Bras And Constrictive Clothing With Medical Anthropologist Sydney Singer
In this episode we're happy to welcome the author of Dressed to Kill, Sydney Ross Singer. Sydney and his wife Soma are a Medical Anthropology team doing groundbreaking work in the study of culturogenic diseases. Sydney is on the show today to share some critical information about breast cancer that most people are totally unaware of. Can constrictive clothing that cuts off circulation and proper elimination lead to breast cancer? Sydney's research has proven that this is a myth-shattering and conclusive yes. For this episode I ask that you put your disbelief (not your bra) to the side and just listen to this interview with an open and reasonable mind. Breast cancer itself is a sensitive issue. And when we bring culture and sexuality into the mix it can definitely be a very "hot button" topic to even take an honest look at. I promise that at the end of this show you'll be glad you took action to understand how the clothes that we wear could be causing major problems with our health and the health of the people we love. This is a classic episode for sure, so listen in and enjoy! In this episode you'll discover: Why our society has largely accepted that breast cancer, tumors, and cysts are normal. What a Medical Anthropologist is and why they have an advantage understanding diseases. What a "culturogenic disease" is and why it's so difficult to treat. Why cancer statistically has very little to do with genetics. The critical insights on how 95 percent of all cancers are triggered. How accepting that genes cause cancer drives people to give away their control. The most important question you need to ask if you're ever stricken with a disease. What the indentations and marks left on your body from bras are telling you. What your lymphatic system is and why it's important Why lymph nodes should NOT be removed. How bras cause lymphedema. What wearing a bra has to do with menstrual pain. The Harvard Study showing that women who wear bras have over 50% higher cancer rates. What "training bras" really do to young girls. The 15 year study that showed bras actually caused breast sagging. How early puberty is actually causing higher breast cancer rates. Why bra makers are changing their design because of this pioneering research. What to wear for breast comfort during exercise. Why the exercise you do needs to match up well to your body shape. How thermograms can show the heat/inflammation caused by wearing bras. Why tight clothing on women AND men can be very problematic for health. What some great alternatives to wearing bras are. Items mentioned in this episode include: Killer Culture Website French Study Shows Bras Are A False Necessity Dressed to Kill - 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 leave a review for the show!

Oct 2, 2013 • 59min
TMHS 020: Health Benefits Of Qigong With Sensei Tristan Truscott
In this episode we're excited to welcome renown martial arts expert, Tristan Truscott. Tristan has an incredible story of going from a high level black belt to being debilitated and wheelchair bound. Today you're going to learn what Tristan did to get himself out of chronic pain, and how he's now teaching thousands of people all over his amazing healing techniques. People often ask me what my morning ritual is and how do I always have so much energy. Well, what I've learned from Tristan has changed my life forever. I incorporate his quick program each morning to super-charge my body, reduce stress, and increase my energy levels. I'm totally hooked on Tristan's quick and easy strategies. The best news is that anyone, at any age, and at any skill level can incorporate this daily practice and see their health and energy skyrocket. If you can't tell already, I'm a big fan, but this is only a small part of the story. In this episode you'll discover: What a black belt martial artist did when he ended up in a wheel chair. Why a doctor's "diagnosis" can be worse than the disease itself. What stress is doing to our bodies and minds in our world today. What the "swiss army knife" of personal growth is. What qigong means and how it actually works. My personal story with qigong (fair warning: Bambi is involved) What qi is and how to cultivate yours. How the foods you eat can lower your body's energy potential. Why you need to build AND store your qi. Why you need to have your qigong practice in the right order to really get the health benefits. When the best time to do qigong is. How qigong can help you to relax and sleep better at night. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Good Morning Good Evening Qigong 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 leave a review for the show!

Sep 25, 2013 • 55min
TMHS 019: Eat Like A Dinosaur - With Paleo Parents' Stacy Toth
In this episode we're happy to welcome author Stacy Toth from PaleoParents.com. Stacy is on the show to share important strategies to help you and your family eat better, feel better, and live better starting today! In the real world it's not always easy to feed your family the way that you might want to. With work, school, extracurricular activities, and basic family time, things can seem to pile up on you pretty fast. This episode is all about helping you successfully manage your family's health, implementing simple tactics to make your life easier AND taking care of your own health and fitness along the way. Stacy is going to share her story of how she went from being dangerously overweight and struggling with her health, to being happy, healthy, and in the best shape of her adult life. Stacy is not only doing this herself, she's got her entire family on board (including 3 young sons) and is now reaching thousands of people worldwide with her amazing cookbooks, podcast, and popular website. Get ready, because you're about to learn a ton! In this episode you'll discover: How food intolerances can be passed on to your children. How testing "14 sleeps" with your family can radically transform everyone's health. What protein found in milk may be a big contributor to chronic diseases. How allowing your kids to be empowered in their food choices helps them to make better decisions themselves. A simple question you can ask your kids when they don't feel well to help them identify sickness "triggers". How to give your kids snack options that help them to feel cool during school lunch. Why making gradual transitions may be better than going all in right off the bat. Why "sticking to your guns" is the most important part of improving the wellness of your family. How to immediately start upgrading your kids favorite food options. The 3 essential steps to changing the way your family eats and feels. Why shooting for perfection is a huge barrier to sustainable progress. Why having emergency "go-to" places for food is important. What having a plan does for your family's health and why most people don't have one. How to set your family up for success in the food choices everyone makes. How to avoid giving your kids a lifetime struggle with food and diets. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Eat Like A Dinosaur - Cookbook * PaleoParents.com * The Paleo View Podcast * Primal Palate app * Nomnom paleo app - shopping list 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 leave a review for the show!

Sep 18, 2013 • 28min
TMHS 018: Tips For Protecting Your Children's Health With MommyMD Dr. Jennifer Hanes
In this episode of The Model Health Show we are happy to welcome MommyMD, Jennifer Hanes. Dr. Hanes is a board certified emergency and integrative medicine physician out of Austin, Texas. We're truly excited to have her on the show today to share her insights about raising healthy kids by being healthier parents. Illness is not always preventable, but it's up to us as parents to create the conditions to give our kids the best shot possible. This episode is going to give you an incredible foundation to keep your kids healthy and happy for many years to come. One of the biggest secrets of raising healthy kids is to be the example of health yourself. The real key is to focus on you first. Take better care of you, so that you can take better care of them. Even when you're on an airplane they tell you to "put your mask on first before assisting your child". This is so that you are more capable and focused to do a great job when they really need you most. If you don't take good care of yourself then you're not showing up as the best version of you for your family. When you don't have the energy, when you don't feel good, it shows. So, today it's time to get the blueprint for taking great care of yourself, and show up for your family better than you ever have before! In this episode you'll discover: How parents can get caught up on things that are less important than their children's health. What the biggest difference maker in your children's health really is. Why growing numbers of our medical professionals are struggling with their own health. What impact sleep has on behavioral problems. How to shift the internal dialogue you have with yourself to make you more successful. How you can use accountability with your kids to ensure you take care of yourself. A quick and easy tip you can use to package and "present" snacks for your kids. What simple at-home test you can use to know if you and your kids are getting enough sleep. Why taking responsibility for our kids health can be so difficult. How calorie counting can derange your view of nutrition (and what you can learn from Bugs Bunny) Why food can sometimes be a substitution for satisfaction in your life. How the food you eat can affect your personality (are you real or fake?). How the "yellow sweetener" high fructose corn syrup can permanently impact your liver function. What this MommyMD's top weight loss tip is (she lost 70 pounds by the way!) One simple tip to instantly boost your confidence, appearance, and attraction. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Fat Loss Motivation Tips - 15 Tips To Stay Motivated To Exercise * Dr. Jennifer Hanes - Website 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 leave a review for the show!

Sep 12, 2013 • 55min
TMHS 017: Fat Loss Motivation Tips - Here's 15 Tips To Stay Motivated To Exercise
In this episode of The Model Health Show we're focusing on specific tips to keep you motivated to exercise and take care of your body. Now, these aren't just any tips, I'm sharing fail-proof strategies to help you get into the best shape of your life. Where your mind goes, your body will follow. You absolutely must have strategies in place for when the going gets tough, stress is creeping up, and you're thinking about taking a few days off OR calling it quits all together. Your success depends on what you do in the long-term and the strategies you have to make it happen. Get ready because you're about to learn life-changing tips that will help you get there and never look back. In this episode you'll discover: How watching a simple youtube video can train your brain to desire exercise. Why music can be extremely helpful to put you in the right state for working out. A simple trick to pre-program your cells to respond to music. What quality you need to AVOID in a workout partner. Why personal trainers are really valuable (and it's not about lifting weights). How words and motivational statements influence your mind and actions. What a "Why card" is and why you need one. How inspiring images help us to change our focus. What motivational exercises are and how to do them. Why social accountability is so effective at keeping you committed. What food compound can be respectfully used to boost your motivation. What the easiest and most overlooked tactic for exercising is. How to set workout appointments that you won't break. How exercise gear can help to change your state. How to shift your perception of exercise from "working out" to "stress relief". What events you can put on your calendar to make skipping exercise nearly impossible. Items mentioned in this episode include: * I need motivation to exercise - Here's 11 tips for non-stop exercise motivation * The Fat Loss Code - Complete Body Transformation Program 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 leave a review for the show!

Sep 5, 2013 • 53min
TMHS 016: 9 Tips For Eating Healthy on a budget - And What Does "Healthy" Mean Anyway?
In this episode of The Model Health Show I'm sharing specific tips and strategies to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Shopping for healthier alternatives is becoming a huge priority for families today. In this episode you're going to learn 9 specific tips to help you shop for and prepare healthy meals while maintaining a smart food budget. Now, what does eating healthy actually mean? And why does eating healthy seem to be more expensive? We're covering the answers to these important questions too, so this is a perfect episode to share with people that are just getting started with a healthier lifestyle. Eating healthy is the #1 health insurance for your family. By utilizing these specific tips today, you'll be able to provide your family with the best food possible, protect them from preventable diseases, and shape their health and habits for a lifetime. In this episode you'll discover: What organic really means, and if it's even important. The other healthy "categories" of foods other than organic. How pesticides and insecticides impact your body. How "government food standards" can be misleading. The truth about conventionally raised animal foods. Whether margarine is better than butter. What happens to your food if it's not grown locally. How scheduling impacts your food costs. Important tips for buying in bulk. What you need to know about buying frozen foods. The truth about vegetable & fruit washes to remove pesticides. Why your investment in your food is so important. The hidden benefits of Farmer's Markets. How to find and use more coupons. What "filler foods" are ideal if you have a big family. What's better: Brown rice or white rice? How to make your foods keep you fuller, longer. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Avoid these 8 foods at all cost - Model Health Show * Little evidence of health benefits form organic foods, study finds * Green superfood blend - Perfect 3 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 leave a review for the show!