If you want to improve your health, you’ll have to be aware of the cultural and environmental factors that influence your behaviors. Everything from passed-down family beliefs to availability of foods can affect the choices you make. Today you’re going to learn about how our culture impacts our movement, diet, and more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Brad Kearns from Peluva. In this conversation, I shared my personal story of transforming my health. We also talked about practical sleep tips, my experience wearing barefoot shoes, and the basic inputs that our bodies need to heal. You’re also going to hear specific studies about ultra processed food consumption, fixing foot alignment, and how your devices can hinder your ability to sleep. If you’re ready to prioritize your health, nourish your whole body, and create an effective evening routine, I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation.  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The role your culture plays in influencing your choices. (0:12
• My personal routine for incorporating barefoot shoes into my life. (10:41)
• Why wearing barefoot shoes can enhance your awareness. (12:03)
• The benefits of spending more time barefoot. (14:33)
• How to improve foot alignment and fix bunions. (14:44)
• Why a wide toe box alone is not enough to rehabilitate feet. (19:10)
• My story of transforming my health. (26:09)
• How ultra processed foods have become more prevalent among children. (29:34)
• The specific nutrient inputs I used to improve the health of my spine. (35:42)
• How I got my start working in the health industry. (38:54)
• What the biggest deterrent to good sleep is today. (46:23)
• How screen time suppresses your melatonin production. (50:03)
• The importance of creating a personalized evening routine. (52:10)
• Why sleep is an essential ingredient or healing. (56:16) 

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If you want to live a long, healthy life, you don’t necessarily have to implement the latest biohacking trends to make a difference. In fact, research shows that the number one way to extend your lifespan actually has nothing to do with diets or supplements – it’s the quality of your relationships.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about why your relationships play such a powerful role in influencing your lifespan. You’ll hear the science behind why healthy, supportive relationships are necessary for human health, how to cultivate healthy relationships, and so much more.

You’re going to hear tangible takeaways to improve your relationships, from the importance of shared meals to how to incorporate social media in a healthy way. You’re going to learn why social isolation is detrimental to human health, how your relationships can help you better deal with stress, and the importance of intentionally investing in the people around you. I hope this episode resonates with you. Enjoy!   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The link between social isolation and risk for early death. (0:22)
• How loneliness can act as a form of chronic stress. (2:28)
• What the #1 contributor to living a longer lifespan is. (2:43)
• How healthy social bonds increase your healthspan. (3:24)
• The connection between having healthy relationships and stress resilience. (7:26)
• What percentage of doctor’s office visits are stress related. (8:40)
• The resources that relationships can provide. (12:42)
• Three specific ways relationships can help you metabolize stress. (14:06)
• The importance of having a strong sense of purpose. (23:11)
• Why social media is a supplement, not a substitute, for in-person interactions. (33:38)
• The powerful effects of sharing a meal with friends and family. (36:32)
• How many times per week to eat meals with your children. (43:30)
• Why getting out of your shell allows you to have richer experiences. (46:07)
• The power of human touch. (52:24)
• How to invest in your relationships. (52:57)
• Why you should make improving your relationships an intention. (53:34) 

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Many folks who have a goal to lose weight turn to a rule of thermodynamics: calories in, calories out. While the foundational idea of eating fewer calories than you burn holds some truth, it’s also a massive oversimplification of a complex process. Today you’re going to learn about the nuances of counting calories. Our guest on today’s show is Dr. Paul Saladino. He is a licensed physician, podcast host, and a leading authority on animal-based nutrition. He’s back on The Model Health Show for an important discussion on why counting calories rarely works for long-term weight loss, the importance of focusing on food quality, and how environmental factors like light exposure control your health and energy. The human body is an intelligent, complex system that is affected by much more than just the number of calories you consume. If you’re ready to step away from counting calories for good, I hope this episode provides you with some clarity and inspiration. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The original purpose of the calorie. (2:49)
• What percentage of people regain weight after counting calories. (3:50)
• The definition of adaptive thermogenesis. (4:20)
• How ultra-processed food companies fund the narrative of calories in, calories out. (4:39)
• The role of food quality when trying to lose weight. (6:20)
• What important factors get overlooked when you exclusively focus on calories. (6:48)
• The connection between ultra-processed foods, mitochondria, and fat storage. (10:08)
• How food quality affects hunger. (11:25)
• What you need to know about the ingredient, EPG. (13:28)
• What year calories started being printed on food labels. (19:37)
• The truth about how artificial sweeteners affect the microbiome. (21:28)
• How convenience foods often lure adults into eating low quality food. (32:13)
• The story behind Dr. Saladino’s company, Lineage. (38:06)
• What the health benefits of ultraviolet light are. (41:39)
• The difference between whole light and processed light.  (44:49)
• How to move away from counting calories. (58:44)
• The importance of understanding bioindividuality. (1:02:29) 

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Research consistently shows that carrying excessive amounts of belly fat is associated with increased risk of serious health problems like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Today, you’re going to learn about the causative factors of dangerous visceral fat and science-backed strategies you can use to lower your body fat and improve your health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is the world’s leading physician in visceral fat elimination, Dr. Sean O’Mara. His expertise is reversing chronic fat by monitoring biomarkers like visceral and pericardial fat. He is passionate about helping humans achieve biological optimization through natural lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. O’Mara is sharing the five main causes of visceral fat and specific lifestyle changes you can implement today to reverse your risk for chronic disease. We’re also covering the importance of the microbiome, reviewing images of pericardial fat, and discussing the truth about how to eliminate stubborn belly fat for good. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the incredible Dr. Sean O’Mara.   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why excess cortisol is so detrimental to human health. (8:11)

• How lowering your stress levels can reduce visceral fat. (8:35)

• The connection between accumulating visceral fat and eating processed foods. (9:42)

• How your sleep quality impacts your body composition. (10:34)

• The effects of drinking alcohol on your metabolism. (11:16)

• How durational exercise affects your levels of visceral fat. (12:30)

• Why cortisol is catabolic to muscle. (15:02) 

• The role of cortisol in the body. (15:34)

• How stress can undermine your healthy habits. (16:42)

• The role of myokines in fat loss. (21:30)

• An important physiology lesson that should be taught in medical school. (22:11)

• The connection between ultra-processed food, microbes, and belly fat. (32:56)

• Which fermented foods to eat for better health. (37:16)

• What myosteatosis is. (44:45). 

• The #1 cause of the top killer in the country. (57:12)

• How light exposure impacts your biology. (59:53)

• The connection between poor sleep and disease. (1:01:19)

• What to expect when you quit drinking alcohol. (1:04:34) 

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Sex has long been regarded a taboo topic, but it’s actually an essential part of human health that can impact your life in a multitude of ways. Your sexual experiences and performance can shed light on your cardiovascular fitness, affect your mental health, and so much more. But sadly, there’s a lot of misunderstanding and lack of education when it comes to sexual health.  

On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, I’m bringing you conversations from two powerhouse experts in the field of sexual wellness. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified endocrinologist and clinical sexologist, and Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist and sexual health expert. You’re going to hear the latest science around pleasure, orgasms, and sexual function.  

You’re going to discover how your sexual function can reflect what’s happening inside your body, how to give and get more pleasure, what the health benefits of orgasms are, and some anatomy lessons you probably didn’t get in your sex ed class. I hope you enjoy this compilation episode! In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why education about women’s anatomy has been suppressed. (3:08)
• The solitary function of the clitoris. (3:28)
• An important distinction between fear-based sexual education and pleasure-based sexual education. (6:20)
• Why parents should become sexual education experts in their homes. (10:44)
• The best way to pleasure your partner. (14:05)
• What arousal non-concordance is. (17:51)
• Why orgasm requires mindfulness. (20:07)
• How the sexual excitation and inhibition model works. (23:47) 
• The role and function of hormones during ovulation. (27:24)
• What your sex life can tell you about your overall health. (35:08)
• How the clitoris and penis are similar. (37:06)
• The only organ that exists solely for pleasure. (39:16)
• Why communication is essential for pleasure. (40:58)
• What the g-spot is and how to stimulate it. (44:34)
• The percentage of women that struggle with low libido. (47:33)
• How sexual health affects mental health. (48:49)
• The importance of prioritizing intimacy. (54:39)
• The health benefits of orgasms. (57:42)
• Why erectile dysfunction is on the rise, and the best ways to remedy it. (1:01:51) 

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Building and maintaining an adequate amount of muscle mass has a variety of health benefits. Muscle can help optimize your metabolism, reduce your risk of injuries, and allows you to have a level of functional fitness to perform everyday tasks. Today, you’re going to learn about the fascinating connection between muscles and brain health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola. Louisa’s work is focused on the intersection of modern neurosurgery and the science of brain optimization. Her mission is to end Alzheimer’s disease through actionable strategies and helping people build resilient, athletic brains. In this interview, you’re going to hear the latest science on how your muscle mass impacts your brain function. We’re also going to discuss how video games can actually improve cognitive function, the truth about using creatine, and so many more tips on building a stronger brain and body. I hope you enjoy this rich, science-packed conversation with Louisa Nicola!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The connection between the size of your leg muscles and the size of your brain. (2:12)
• How your brain plasticity is affected by your muscle mass. (3:32)
• One of the main causes of neurodegeneration and how to improve your brain. (4:16)
• What power is and how to improve it. (5:52)
• The important role of myokines. (7:20)
• How resistance training impacts cancer mortality rates. (10:03)
• Why bone density decreases during menopause, and how to counter it. (12:07)
• The symptoms of brain atrophy. (18:38)
• Which exercises allow you to reap the most brain and body benefits. (22:07)
• How playing video games can grow your brain. (27:33)
• Four specific reasons that video games can create new connections in the brain. (28:40)
• The impact that travel has on spatial awareness. (32:52)
• What creatine is and its benefits on the brain and body. (37:14)
• How much creatine you need to saturate the brain tissue. (39:16)
• Why creatine is neuroprotective against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. (39:43)
• The critical role of omega 3 fatty acids for brain health. (44:12)
• Why there’s an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. (45:35)
• How having adequate vitamin D levels affects the brain. (47:11) 

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When you think about the factors that contribute to how long you live, you probably think about behaviors like diet, sleep, smoking, and alcohol consumption. But today, the latest science on the microbiome shows that the health and diversity of your microbiome also plays a substantial role in influencing your lifespan. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from three incredible experts on how your microbiome controls your longevity. You’ll learn about the specific gut bacteria that can reduce your risk for diseases and how to build a healthy, resilient microbiome. This special compilation features expert scientists and physicians in the specialties of genetics, cancer research, and cardiology. If you want to be healthier and live longer, unlocking the health of your microbiome is a powerful lever you can pull. This episode is here to give you all the information you need to create your healthiest gut ever. I hope you enjoy this compilation episode!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why your gut microbiome is like air traffic control for your health. (1:58)
• How the health of your microbiome can impact your body’s reaction to medical treatments. (2:31)
• What role gut bacteria plays in longevity. (3:54)
• The four bacteria that can improve your health outcomes. (5:36)
• How the probiotic strain P9 works. (7:15)
• The importance of diet for encouraging the growth of healthy gut bacteria. (9:21)
• Why the combination of fiber and fermented foods is so powerful. (15:18)
• The role of microbiome diversity in promoting butyrate production. (16:17)
• What xenobiotics are. (17:35)
• The impact that antibiotics have had on the human microbiome. (20:20)
• How consuming resistant starches can improve your gut health. (23:05)
• What the gut-centric theory of hunger is. (24:41)
• The health benefits of forest bathing. (27:11)
• What postbiotics are. (32:49)
• How to incorporate more fermented polyphenols into your diet. (35:19)
• Why your microbiome is a holistic marker for your entire body. (41:38)
• How many plant foods to consume every week for optimal microbial diversity. (43:43)
• The impact time restricted feeding has on the microbiome. (44:18) 

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Your back is an integral part of your body’s structure, and it plays an important role in a wide variety of movements. Dealing with back pain can make every day difficult, affecting your ability to walk, drive, or tie your shoes. If you’ve ever dealt with low back pain, you know that the health of your back can impact your quality of life in every way. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is chiropractor and the founder and CEO of RehabFix, Dr. Grant Elliot. He is passionate about helping people resolve their low back pain so they can live a healthy, full, and functional life. On today’s show he’s sharing his best tips for eliminating sciatica, low back pain, and symptoms stemming from disc herniation. We’re going to talk about how rest and movement impact musculoskeletal issues, how imaging can actually increase your risk for surgery, and how your lifestyle impacts your pain levels. You’re going to hear the truth about what back pain is and why it occurs, and realistic tips you can use to improve your symptoms. You’re also going to learn about why the traditional model for treating back pain is misguided. Dr. Elliot is going to dispel some of the biggest myths around low back pain, stretching and exercise, imaging, and so much more. If you or someone you love struggles with low back pain, you’re going to get a ton of value out of this conversation. Enjoy!   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What percentage of American adults struggle with back pain. (4:48)
• Why Dr. Elliot decided to become a chiropractor. (6:02)
• The #1 reason why we develop musculoskeletal pain. (13:43)
• What percentage of back pain is labeled non-specific low back pain. (14:37)
• How your lifestyle impacts the health of your back. (15:07)
• Why so many people are misdiagnosed with muscle strain. (15:33)
• An important reason why rest is not advised for back pain. (17:03)
• The role that movement plays in joint health. (17:49)
• How common disc bulges are. (19:20)
• The anatomy of a disc. (21:41)
• Why imaging is often overused in modern medicine. (25:03)
• The various types of disc issues, and how size and severity differ. (25:39)
• Why your primary provider is unqualified to treat lower back pain. (26:26)
• The shocking connection between MRIs and surgeries. (29:51)
• What sciatica is and its root cause. (32:21)
• Why hamstring stretches can worsen sciatic pain. (35:07)
• The best exercises for sciatica. (38:04)
• How to determine how much movement is safe if you’re in pain. (45:47)
• The biggest myths about back pain. (51:19)
• How stress can manifest as pain and discomfort. (1:02:11) 

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We are exposed to more information than ever, and in the age of social media, that information moves fast. In a world of never-ending advice, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of consuming information without taking action. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how you can achieve more by learning less. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with Pat Flynn. Pat is a serial entrepreneur, author, and one of the leading authorities in the space of digital marketing. His new book, Lean Learning, is a powerful guide to changing the way that you learn so that you can accomplish more. In this conversation, Pat is sharing strategies you can use to focus on what matters, to simplify learning, eliminate distractions, and maximize efficiency. You’re going to learn specific tactics and tools you can use to make progress on any goal, how to deal with FOMO, and how changing the way you learn can change your life. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Pat Flynn! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why information overload is the new normal. (9:25)
• The different types of information, and which is the most important. (12:20)
• How Pat got started making money online. (12:43)
• What to look for in a mentor, and why you should only have one or two. (16:49)
• A powerful strategy for dealing with FOMO. (17:32)
• What selective curiosity is. (21:33)
• How to filter out your inspirations. (21:59)
• What the inspiration matrix is. (22:46)
• The importance of spending time on hobbies that allow you to recharge. (22:58)
• How to do a junk spark audit. (25:22)
• What micro-mastering is and how Pat used it to become better at public speaking. (27:02)
• The power of incremental improvements. (31:03)
• A visualization exercise you can use to make decisions. (35:28)
• Why we need to change the way we learn. (39:37)
• What the 20% itch rule is. (44:49)
• The critical role of champions. (51:52)
• How to use voluntary force functions to accelerate growth. (59:25)
• Why preparing to teach is a profound way to learn. (1:15:02)  

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We’ve been led to believe that if only we could focus more, then we could be more productive and more successful. But what if, instead, we could unlock our productivity, intuition, and creativity by utilizing our unfocused mind? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain researcher, Dr. Srini Pillay. Dr. Pillay joins this episode to share mind-blowing insights from his book, Tinker Dabble Doodle Try. You’re going to learn specific strategies you can use to harness the power of the unfocused mind to fuel your brain and unlock your potential. Dr. Pillay’s message on training and understanding our brains is incredibly powerful. This conversation is going to reframe the way you think about focus and productivity, how you view yourself, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Srini Pillay!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The two competing circuits in the brain. (11:45)
• Why allowing your brain to be unfocused is critical. (14:15)
• What unfocusing is and how it can help you connect with who you are. (14:25)
• Why having the ability to unfocus is important in the age of AI. (15:41)
• The role of playfulness and fantasy for longevity. (16:55)
• How focus can affect your ability to display compassion. (18:21)
• What mirror neurons are and how they work. (23:38)
• The health consequences of emotional suppression. (24:14)
• Why relationships are the key to our emotional health. (26:03)
• How to use unfocusing to decrease amygdala activation. (27:55)
• What CIRCA is and how to use it to decrease anxiety. (29:55)
• Why practicing mindfulness can protect your telomeres. (31:26)
• How to give your brain a reality check. (33:04)
• What contrast avoidance theory is. (39:10)
• Why we have an epidemic of a loss of vitality. (41:32)
• How to use the reverie technique. (47:32)
• A question we should ask ourselves about our ideas. (54:41)
• How unfocusing can help you refine your intuition. (1:01:12)
• The difference between reverie and mind wandering. (1:04:40)
• What a tinker table is. (1:22:05) 

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