The Model Health Show

By Shawn Stevenson

What's The Model Health Show about?

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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TMHS 671: Use These Physica...

03.22.2023

Some people can make big sweeping changes and overhaul their health seemingly overnight. But for most folks, real change comes in small incremental steps like drinking more water and getting more steps. Our lifestyle choices have far-reaching impacts on our ...

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03.22.2023 TMHS 671: Use These Physical & Mental Exercises To Improve Your Brain TODAY – With Dr. Daniel Amen Some people can make big sweeping changes and overhaul their health seemingly overnight. But for most folks, real change comes in small incremental steps like drinking more water and getting more steps. Our lifestyle choices have far-reaching impacts on our ...
03.20.2023 TMHS 670: Eat These Foods to Support Fat Loss – with Dr. William Li When struggling with their weight, most folks are quick to point a finger at their slow or broken metabolism. But so many of our commonly accepted perceptions about metabolism are not actually rooted in science. The truth is the human ...
03.15.2023 TMHS 669: The Orgasm Gap, How Hormones Work, & What You Should Have Learned in Sex Ed Class - With Jolene Brighten Sex is a normal part of human biology, but in our society, there is a lot of stigma, shame, and secrecy when it comes to talking about sex. Unfortunately, the majority of sexual education in the United States withhold information ...
03.13.2023 TMHS 668: How To Eat, Train, And Think To Be Fit And Functional For 100 Years - With Mark Sisson Mortality data in the US shows that the average life expectancy for Americans continues to decline. Even worse, many folks who do reach an old age are plagued with chronic conditions that diminish their quality of life, such as dementia, ...
03.08.2023 TMHS 667: Exploring The Vegan To Carnivore Spectrum & The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners - With Dr. Paul Saladino The average American consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis, which is well over the ideal amount for optimal health. Consuming empty calories from added sugar can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, ...
03.06.2023 TMHS 666: Let Go Of What’s Holding You Back & Design Your Dream Life TODAY - With Lewis Howes Every single person on this planet possesses unique gifts, talents, and unlimited potential. But sometimes our circumstances, our past, and our mindset can hold us back from tapping into our greatness. On today’s show, you’re going to learn exactly how ...
03.01.2023 TMHS 665: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Hijacking The Human Brain - With Dr. Amy Shah From our performance and concentration to our mood and decision-making skills, hunger can impact our lives in a myriad of ways. And at a time when the diet industry and processed food manufacturers are profiting billions of dollars per year, ...
02.27.2023 TMHS 664: Break Dysfunctional Patterns & Build Better Family Connection - With Dr. Shefali Tsabary For most folks, the relationships we have with our parents or guardians are the first meaningful connections we have. These relationships set the stage for how we communicate, how we see ourselves, and can even dictate our health into adulthood. ...
02.22.2023 TMHS 663: The Twisted Landscape of Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Drugs, & The Psychology of Eating What we choose to eat every day has a profound impact on our metabolism, our biology, and our longevity. Every cell in your body is created from the food that you eat. But unfortunately, there’s a ton of conflicting information ...
02.20.2023 TMHS 662: Biohack Your Energy Levels & Metabolism - With Dave Asprey We’ve been led to believe that in order to improve your health, you have to take extreme measures. The diet and weight loss industry rakes in billions of dollars, yet most of our citizens are still overweight and struggling with ...
02.15.2023 TMHS 661: Eat These Foods To Extend Your Lifespan & Stay Young Forever - With Dr. Mark Hyman Getting older is a natural part of the human lifespan. But getting older does not have to include common aging-related illnesses like neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular events, or osteoporosis. The key to feeling younger, stronger, and healthier lies in the choices ...
02.13.2023 TMHS 660: 5 Ways That Love Affects Your Health Humans are social creatures that thrive with social support and community. It’s no surprise that healthy relationships, in any context, can have beneficial effects on our overall health and well-being. Today you’re going to learn five clinically proven ways that ...
02.08.2023 TMHS 659: How Building Muscle & Boosting Fitness Impacts The Rest Of Your Life When most people think about the effects of regularly exercising, they focus purely on the aesthetic results. While you can certainly change the way your body looks through an intentional and consistent exercise routine, the impacts of a regular movement ...
02.06.2023 TMHS 658: The Truth About Healthy Relationships & The Rules Of Love - With Jay Shetty Relationships are at the very foundation of human health. Our relationships have a profound impact on our happiness and overall well-being. But no relationship is without challenges, and today you’re going to hear about how to cultivate stronger and more ...
02.01.2023 TMHS 657: How Alcohol Influences Metabolism and Longevity In Western culture, drinking alcohol has become a societal norm. Drinking is often used during times of celebration, for relaxation purposes, and to socialize with others. Not only is alcohol one of the most utilized drugs, it also the most ...
01.30.2023 TMHS 656: How Processed Food Companies Have Taken Control Of University Research & Government Recommendations - With Calley Means Each year the US healthcare system spends billions of dollars on pharmaceuticals and innovations, yet our citizens continue to get sicker and sicker. And while many providers truly want to help folks, their education primarily teaches them to write prescriptions ...
01.25.2023 TMHS 655: Supercharge Your Brain Health, Immune System, & Microbiome Through The Power Of Bees - With Carly Stein Kremer Our healthcare system is heavily based on pharmaceuticals, which certainly have their role. But there’s a wisdom in utilizing natural remedies that have a long history of reducing symptoms and promoting health. For most of human history, bee products like ...
01.23.2023 TMHS 654: The Truth About Rising Cancer Rates - With Dr. Christian Gonzalez Cancer is one of the most serious diagnoses one could face, and in our society, it’s becoming more and more common. While some forms of cancer are influenced by genetics, the good news is that we have a lot of ...
01.18.2023 TMHS 653: 7 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Coffee – Fat Loss, Focus, Performance, & More Coffee is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. A hot cup of coffee is the first thing many folks think about when they start each day. And for years, health experts have had differing opinions on whether or ...
01.16.2023 TMHS 652: Strengthen Your Psychology, Transform Your Confidence, & Become THE ONE – with Ed Mylett This time of year, a lot of folks are looking to create habit shifts in their lives. But what most people fail to recognize is that transformation starts from within; it begins with our mindset and the way we see ...
01.11.2023 TMHS 651: The #1 Controller of Human Health & Longevity - With Dr. Robert Waldinger There are many habits and behaviors that impact our health and longevity including diet, activity, and sleep quality. But it turns out that there’s one factor that has the biggest influence on our overall happiness and quality of life: our ...
01.09.2023 TMHS 650: Use This Morning Routine to Support Fat Loss & Mental Performance Implementing a consistent and healthy morning routine is a powerful way to improve your physical health and psychology. A solid morning routine can set the tone for your entire day, boost your energy, enhance productivity, and help you feel more ...
01.04.2023 TMHS 649: The Shocking Connection Between Metabolic Health and Mental Health – with Dr. Christopher Palmer For most of human history, the medical field has compartmentalized the brain, as if it exists in isolation from the rest of the body. But just like any other organ in the body, the brain is an essential component of ...
01.02.2023 TMHS 648: The 5 Most Important Rules for Fitness & Functionality There are a multitude of reasons why folks exercise: for aesthetics, for mental health, and even enjoyment. But it’s critical that we recognize that our bodies require certain inputs and movements for overall health and longevity. On today’s show, you’re ...
12.28.2022 TMHS 647: The Stress Prescription: The Surprising Connection Between Stress & Longevity – with Dr. Elissa Epel Stress is an inherent part of the human experience. No matter your circumstances, you’re bound to face stress in the form of interpersonal struggles, work or financial demands, or even just general uncertainty and pressure. No one is immune from ...
12.26.2022 TMHS 646: The Truth About Body Fat, Calories, & Long-Term Weight Loss There’s so much conflicting information about human nutrition, metabolism, and weight loss. One of the most pervasive pieces of diet nutrition that most folks subscribe to is the concept of “calories in, calories out.” While this model isn’t inherently wrong, ...
12.21.2022 TMHS 645: Cracking the Cardio Code, Family Health, & Building Better Glutes – with Don Saladino With the New Year upon us, a lot of people are gearing up to make monumental shifts in their nutrition and fitness habits. But statistics show that most folks don’t sustain their resolutions for longer than a few months. What ...
12.19.2022 TMHS 644: The Truth About Diet & The Human Microbiome - With Dr. Suzanne Devkota The exciting field of microbiome research has exploded in recent years. As researchers dive into the connection between humans and our microbes, the more we learn about promoting health, reversing disease, and so much more. What’s interesting about this specific ...
12.14.2022 TMHS 643: Shift Your Focus from Weight Loss to Muscle Gain TODAY – with JJ Virgin In the United States, the weight loss industry rakes in billions of dollars every single year. Yet, data shows that most folks are unable to sustain their weight loss goals long-term, and very few of our citizens are metabolically healthy. ...
12.12.2022 TMHS 642: Why Fertility Rates Are Rapidly Decreasing & How to Naturally Boost Testosterone – with Mike Mutzel If you look at fertility rates over recent decades, the data is shocking. Sperm counts and testosterone levels have dropped, the incidence of miscarriages has risen, and overall ability to reproduce is on the decline. From an evolutionary standpoint, human ...
12.07.2022 TMHS 641: These 5 Things Can Shrink Your Brain Even though we know that our brains change throughout our lifetime, there’s a lot we can do to support our brain’s health and functionality at every stage. Cognitive impairment and mental decline are common symptoms of aging, but declining brain ...
12.05.2022 TMHS 640: The Shocking Way Your Brain Interprets Food as Information Humans have a complex and intimate connection with out of our most basic needs: food. In our culture, food can serve many purposes including memories, joy, and connection. And because every cell in your body is created from the food ...
11.30.2022 TMHS 639: The Truth About Our Education System & How To Transform Our World From The Inside Out - With Prince Ea Education can have a multitude of powerful impacts on children and their outcomes. It can even have lasting positive impacts on health by providing better resources, knowledge, and better social skills. While many can benefit from the traditional approach to ...
11.28.2022 TMHS 638: Early Onset Puberty Is Surging In Children Puberty is an important part of human growth and development, but what happens when it occurs too soon? Early onset puberty is defined as a child undergoing the developmental changes of puberty earlier than normal. While this was once a ...
11.23.2022 TMHS 637: How to Sleep Smarter & Improve the Sleep Habits in Your Relationships There are so many factors that determine our sleep quality: movement during the day, exposure to natural and ambient lighting, and even our relationships. For some folks, it might be sleepless nights with a newborn or toddler, and for others ...
11.21.2022 TMHS 636: How to Reverse Multiple Sclerosis & Defend Your Body Against Autoimmune Diseases – with Dr. Terry Wahls The immune system is one of the most powerful, complex systems in your body. Its critical role is to protect the body from harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria. An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system misfires, attacking the ...
11.14.2022 TMHS 635: Why Improving Mental Health Is The Key To Solving Our World’s Biggest Conflicts - With Zachary Levi Developing healthy habits and routines often comes down to self-love. Because when you truly care for yourself, it’s often reflected in the way you eat, move, sleep, and think. Today’s guest, Zachary Levi, is here to share his personal journey ...
11.13.2022 TMHS 634: The Top 20 Health & Performance Lessons from the Last 20 Years “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Learning is a critical part of life, and it’s also been an indispensable theme throughout my career. The more I’ve learned, the more ...
11.09.2022 TMHS 633 - How Better Health Can Boost Creativity & Reduce Anxiety - With Brett Eldredge There’s not one area of our life that isn’t impacted by our health and well-being. Becoming a healthier version of yourself ripples into every part of your life, including your relationships, your career, and your overall happiness. On today’s show, ...
11.07.2022 TMHS 632: The Surprising Science Of “Gut Feelings” & The Truth About Colonoscopies - With Dr. Emeran Mayer The English language provides many examples of the communication system between the brain and the gut: a pit in your stomach, butterflies in your stomach, and gut feelings are all expressions we accept as standard. But beyond expressions, there’s a ...
11.02.2022 TMHS 631: Use These Mindset Shifts to Create More Confidence, Health, & Success – with Dr. Michael Beckwith Because life is full of ups and downs, from time to time we all need a change of perspective, inspiration, and a reminder of how powerful we are to affect change. Personally, when I find myself in need of wisdom, ...
10.31.2022 TMHS 630: America’s Health Is Getting Scarier Over the past couple years, there have been a lot of fear tactics used in the media to instill a sense of disempowerment and helplessness into our citizens. Recently, the CDC released some new data on chronic disease in Americans, ...
10.26.2022 TMHS 629: How Stress Controls Biology & How To Achieve Your Thrive State - With Dr. Kien Vuu There’s a profound paradox in America. Despite spending trillions of dollars on healthcare every single year, our citizens are sicker than ever. Our rates of chronic illnesses are skyrocketing at an alarming rate, and our lifespan is now on the ...
10.24.2022 TMHS 628: Improve Your Energy, Balance Stress, & Enhance Immunity Using Adaptogens - With Tero Isokauppila While new advances to medicine are exciting, there is also a profound wisdom in ancient healing practices. Although the term “adaptogen” wasn’t coined until the 1940s, adaptogenic substances have been a long-standing staple for promoting healing and balance in both ...
10.19.2022 TMHS 627: New Studies Reveal the Statin Drug Industry Is Failing to Reduce Heart Disease – with Dr. Jonny Bowden Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. In fact, more than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking this popular drug class. You might think this is rational since cardiovascular ...
10.17.2022 TMHS 626: The Anti-Viral Gut – with Dr. Robynne Chutkan Your gut is responsible for some of the most integral functions of your body like digestion and nutrient absorption. But did you know your gut also contains some of your body’s most powerful defenses against pathogens? When we gain a ...
10.12.2022 TMHS 625: The Truth About The U.S. Healthcare System & How To Personalize Your Intermittent Fasting Program – with Cynthia Thurlow Medical interventions, including prescription medications, can be effective solutions in the right context. But in our current healthcare system, we’re simply treating symptoms and overlooking the powerful lifestyle tools we have at our disposal. There is an undeniable connection between ...
10.10.2022 TMHS 624: Transform Fitness Setbacks Into Unstoppable Comebacks – with Shaun T “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant, and to face the challenge of change.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Adversity is one of life’s certainties. No matter who you ...
10.05.2022 TMHS 623: Why Mismanagement Of The Human Mind Is Creating A New Mental Health Epidemic - With Dr. Caroline Leaf We’ve come a long way when it comes to understanding mental health, but just like many other areas of science and biology, we still have a lot to learn. As rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide skyrocket, it’s more important ...
10.03.2022 TMHS 622: The Truth About Stem Cells & The Future of Precision Medicine – with Dr. Robert Hariri The emerging field of stem cell therapy offers hope for the future of medicine as we know it. Under the umbrella of regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy aims to repair damaged cells in a process that lowers levels of inflammation ...

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