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630. Breaking the Generational Cycle of Food Addictions + Obesity with Shawn Stevenson


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Today, we welcome back to the show Shawn Stevenson, the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. 

In this episode, Krista + Shawn sit down for a candid discussion on obesity and food addictions, and the ways in which food manufacturers manipulate food in the United States. They also discuss how to better support your family’s health + wellness journey, including the shocking food consumption trends on the rise among children. 

Shawn recently published his family cookbook, Eat Smarter, which features 100+ delicious recipes to transform your health, fitness + connection! 

We also talk about:

  • The latest statistics on obesity 
  • Shawn’s approach of targeting behavioral change
  • The severe consequences of obesity 
  • Food manufacturers manipulating our food
  • What are cravings 
  • Foods that have glyphosate
  • Childhood health + obesity today
  • Creating microcultures intentionally
  • The science behind eating together 

  • Resources: 
    • Instagram: @shawnmodel
    • Facebook: The Model Health Show
    • YouTube: @TheShawnModel  

    • Episode Related Resources: 
      • Episode 475. Something is Wrong with Health in America with Shawn Stevenson


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