The Model Health Show

Burnout has become increasingly common in our busy world. Many of us jump from task to task, burdened by stressful deadlines and piling responsibilities. Our bodies were not designed to cope with this caliber of chronic stress. Today, you’re going to learn real solutions for dealing with burnout from the #1 expert in this subject matter.  

Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician and the founder of Intuitive Intelligence. As a burnout and communication expert, Dr. Sangwan’s work is focused on helping individuals and leaders develop tools for effective communication. On today’s show, she’s sharing powerful tools and exercises you can use to identify burnout and find true healing.  

This interview is full of insights on stress, burnout, and how to replenish your energy. You’re going to learn why burnout is a triad, burnout warning signs to look for in yourself and others, and most importantly, how to reconnect with yourself and heal from burnout. Dr. Neha Sangwan is brilliant, and I know you’re going to love the solutions she’s sharing today. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why demystifying burnout is so important.  

• What burnout is and how it occurs.  

• The three main elements of burnout.  

• What depersonalization is and why it’s a critical warning sign. 

• A huge misconception about people who develop burnout.  

• Dr. Sangwan’s personal experience becoming burned out.   

• The three phases of burnout.  

• How to distinguish burnout from depression. 

• An assessment you can use to determine if you’re experiencing a net gain or net drain. 

• How we can help our physiology reset.  

• The connection between stress and burnout. 

• Five questions you can ask yourself to better understand your stressors. 

• The importance of being able to voice your boundaries. 

• What digital health is.  

• What 85% of people say is the root of their stress.  

• Why the path to burnout is unique for each person.  

• How to check in on your physical energy.  

• Why spiritual health is important for avoiding burnout.  

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Ultra-processed foods have become an increasingly large portion of the average American’s diet in recent decades. Should we worry about this radical shift and how it is impacting our biology? Today you’re going to learn the truth about ultra-processed foods and their effects on human health. 

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with fitness and nutrition expert Thomas DeLauer, where I shared how ultra-processed food is destroying our health. You’re going to learn the truth about calories, and how to make healthy choices easier for you and your family. This interview is full of essential information on how your body processes calories and nutrients, the factors that influence your weight, and so much more.  

We’re also going to talk about how to make healthy eating more automatic (and more fun)! Understanding this information about ultra-processed foods can help you make more informed decisions for yourself and your family. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed food. 

• An important distinction between processed food and ultra-processed food. 

• How your food choices affect your hormonal function.  

• What percentage of American adults have chronic diseases. 

• How many people die every year from poor diet. 

• Why cravings are impacted by culture. 

• The connection between consuming government subsidized food and obesity.  

• How the rates of children’s ultra-processed food consumption have risen. 

• The history of counting calories for weight loss. 

• What an epicaloric controller is. 

• The connection between neuroinflammation and belly fat.  

• How your microbiome can influence your digestion and your weight. 

• Why protein is such an important macronutrient for human health.  

• How your mindset can impact your hunger hormones. 

• What vanishing caloric density is. 

• How to make healthy eating fun and easy.  

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In today’s world, if you want to be metabolically healthy, you have to dare to be different. Our environment is inundated with food, conveniences, and other inputs that make it easy to be metabolically unhealthy. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn real world applications for creating true health.  

Diana Keuilian is a health coach, recipe developer, and the co-author of the new book, How Not to Get Sick with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. She has a master’s degree in psychology, and her mission is to help folks overcome their limiting beliefs in order to reach optimal health. Today, Diana joins us to discuss important mindset shifts that will help you reach your health and fitness goals. 

 In this interview, you’re going to learn how to integrate wellness practices into your daily life, how to set a healthy example for your children, and practical applications you can use to build better habits. I hope you enjoy this interview with the incredible Diana Keuilian!   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why having children got Diana interested in metabolic health. 

• The truth about the critical role of insulin.  

• Why you should consider fitness as part of your regular hygiene.  

• The importance of being a model as a parent. 

• Diana’s favorite recipes from How Not to Get Sick.  

• The dietary principles that control insulin.   

• Why food can either be a tool or a weapon.  

• Strategies for overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors. 

• How to experiment with different therapies and healing modalities. 

• What secondary gains are.  

• How to think of your behaviors like a balance sheet.  

• Why you need to give yourself permission to be different.  

• The connection between exercise and insulin sensitivity.  

• How to implement exercise into your routine under any circumstance.  

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Did you know that your sexual drive and performance can actually tell you a lot about your overall well-being? Sexual health has been shown to be connected to cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and more.   

Today’s guest, Dr. Rena Malik, is a board-certified urologist with a passion for dispelling health misconceptions, sharing the truth about intimate topics, and empowering the public. On this episode of The Model Health Show, she’s sharing her expertise on the importance of sexual health, how to treat sexual dysfunction, and the truth about pleasure.  

This interview contains key information on how our sexual health can reflect what’s happening elsewhere in our bodies, how to experience more pleasure, and how to prioritize intimacy. Dr. Malik is a true expert in this subject area, and I hope this interview is educational and empowering. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• How Dr. Mailk started sharing information online.  

• Why sexual health is so important.  

• The link between sexual health and cardiovascular health.  

• What the signs of sexual dysfunction are.  

• Similarities between the penis and the clitoris.  

• Which organ is the only one that exists exclusively for pleasure.  

• Why communication is key when it comes to pleasure.  

• What the g-spot actually is, and how to stimulate it.  

• The percentage of women that deal with low libido.  

• What biopsychosocial means.  

• The connection between stress and sex. 

• How to prioritize intimacy.  

• The signs of low testosterone in women.  

• How to naturally increase your testosterone levels. 

• The link between sleep and testosterone.  

• What the health benefits of an orgasm are.  

• The function of the prostate.  

• Why rates of erectile dysfunction are on the rise.  

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Have you ever had days where you just aren’t that hungry? Or on the flip side, have you ever had one of those days where you can’t seem to kick your cravings? It turns out, our appetite can vary based on our hunger hormones and the factors that directly influence them.  

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn the science behind appetite and five surprising things that control your hunger, cravings, and appetite. You’re going to hear how things like sleep quality, sunlight exposure, and even the temperature outside can change your desire for food.  

This episode is full of interesting science on how the human appetite works, its important role in the body, and how its function can impact your body weight. Click play to learn five surprising things that control your appetite!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What the appetite regulating network is and how it works. 

• How your hunger and satiety hormones function.  

• The connection between optimal vitamin D levels and weight loss.  

• How vitamin D influences your metabolic function.  

• The role that circadian rhythm has in influencing your appetite.  

• How much sun exposure to aim for each day.  

• The surprising science behind how the temperature affects hunger levels. 

• How leptin and ghrelin are impacted by sleep deprivation.  

• Why you need sleep nutrients for whole body health.  

• The best whole-food sources of potassium, tryptophan, and magnesium.  

• Which nutrient has the strongest correlation with decreasing body mass.  

• The importance of consuming water-rich food.  

• Why deficiencies can create hunger.  

• What post-ingestive feedback is.  

• How morning exercise can influence ghrelin levels and reduce cravings.  

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There are a multitude of behaviors and products in our society that have been deemed as normal (or even healthy!), but emerging science shows that many common inputs can be harmful to our health, especially with repeated exposure. On this episode, you’re going to learn about making healthier, more informed choices this summer.

Today, Kashif Khan is back on The Model Health Show to help uncover some common summer behaviors that might be harming your health. Kashif Khan is the CEO and founder of The DNA Company and an expert on genomics and chronic disease reversal. In this interview, he’s giving us some simple behavioral swaps we can implement for better health.

This interview is packed with powerful insights on the role that sunlight plays in human health, how to encourage eye health in children, and the best practices for using common summer items like sunscreen and sunglasses. You’re also going to learn some easy nutritional inputs to add into your routine, and the best nutrients for longevity. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What you need to know about carcinogenic chemicals released in hot cars.
• How to improve the air quality in your vehicle.
• Why the new car smell isn’t as appealing as you might think.
• The powerful signal that light emits to your eyes.
• How melanin and sunlight exposure are connected.
• Why you should think of your eyes as a tool.
• How sunscreen works and what type of rays it protects against.
• The connection between avobenzone, benzene, and inflammation.
• Why vitamin D is a critical nutrient for human health.
• How children’s eyesight is worsening.
• The importance of risky play for kids’ development.
• What phytoncides are and how they can improve immune function.
• The healing power of nature.
• What the health ramifications of vaping are.
• The most powerful healing foods for fighting disease.
• Which foods your body expects you to eat.
• What compounds the brain needs for longevity.

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Most people understand that metabolism is a key factor in controlling weight and overall health. But the science of how the metabolism actually works can often be confusing or oversimplified. On today’s show, we’ve got one of the world’s leading authorities on metabolism here to break down the inner workings of insulin, blood glucose, and more. 

Metabolic scientist and professor Dr. Benjamin Bikman joins us on this episode of The Model Health Show to unpack the critical role that insulin resistance plays in obesity and chronic illness. You’re going to learn the exact mechanics of how insulin resistance occurs in the body, and realistic lifestyle interventions you can implement for better metabolic health.

This interview contains key insights on fat loss strategies, how dietary factors impact metabolic health, and the interesting details of Dr. Bikman’s research studies. Today’s episode is absolutely packed with the latest science on metabolism, so click play and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The connection between insulin and type 2 diabetes.
• Which two markers are important for measuring metabolic health.
• How Dr. Bikman’s study helped participants reverse diabetes.
• Why insulin is a unique hormone in terms of how it impacts cells.
• The connection between insulin resistance and infertility.
• What the three primary causes of insulin resistance are.
• How cortisol and adrenaline impact insulin levels.
• The important role that sleep plays in insulin sensitivity.
• Which cause of insulin resistance is the most common. 
• The effect each macronutrient has on insulin levels.
• How long insulin circulates in the body after eating.
• The natural rhythm of cortisol levels.
• How exercise impacts blood glucose levels.
• The best exercise for metabolic benefits.
• Why fat cells cannot grow without insulin.
• How cold water immersion impacts the metabolism.
• Four main dietary principles for better health.

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There is an incredible wealth of evidence suggesting that our gut health influences every aspect of our health, from our brain to our immune system. When most people think about improving their gut health, they tend to think about expensive probiotic supplements. But you don’t have to drain your wallet to make a positive impact on your health – and today you’re going to learn about some simple habit shifts you can make to support your gut health.

On today’s show, double-board certified medical doctor Dr. Amy Shah is back on The Model Health Show to share the latest science on the connection between the microbiome and perimenopause. You’re going to learn about the #1 free probiotic, three simple dietary changes you can make for better health, and the critical role that human connection plays in your longevity.

Dr. Shah’s mission is to empower people to save themselves through nutrition and lifestyle changes. As always, she’s bringing realistic, real-world advice that you can implement immediately for better health. Please enjoy this interview with the one and only, Dr. Amy Shah!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How spending time with others influences your microbiome.
• What the #1 free probiotic is.
• How short chain fatty acids impact your gut and brain.
• Why walking is a powerful factor for gut health.
• How simply squatting throughout the day can improve your health.
• The connection between the microbiome and menopause.
• When perimenopause occurs.
• Why perimenopause is like squeezing the end of a tube of toothpaste.
• The importance of bringing awareness to the changes of menopause.
• Three simple changes women can make to improve microbiome health.
• How much fiber you should consume every day.
• The role adequate protein plays in satiety.
• How to add more probiotic foods to your diet.
• Two specific nutrients the microbiome loves.
• The link between polyphenols and postbiotics.
• Why connection is a key ingredient for living a long, healthy life.

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Rates of dementia are skyrocketing in the US and across the world. Losing cognitive function is one of the scariest experiences a person can have, and it’s especially devastating for the patient’s loved ones. What can we do to help fewer families experience the heartbreak of dementia? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on this episode.   

Today, health and science journalist Max Lugavere is back on The Model Health Show. He’s here to share enlightening facts on how environmental factors can influence your risk of developing dementia. You’re going to learn how things like exposure to air pollution, microplastics, and ultra-processed food can impact cognitive function over time.  

 Max is also sharing exciting details about his new documentary, foods to avoid for better brain health, and his personal experience of having a loved one go through dementia. His passion for this topic is palpable, and we can all take these tips to heart. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Max Lugavere.  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What dementia is.  

• Why every case of dementia is unique.  

• How long it takes for symptoms of dementia to appear. 

• What are some of the different subtypes of dementia are. 

• The role that environment plays in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. 

• What percentage of dementia cases are genetic.  

• Which three dementia risk factors are non-modifiable.  

• The connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. 

• How air pollution can contribute to the risk of neurogenerative diseases. 

• The top three food types to avoid in order to reduce your risk of dementia.  

• How ultra-processed foods and exposure to microplastics are connected. 

• Which oils and fats are best for brain health. 

• Why Max decided to make a documentary. 

• What to consider about determining your carbohydrate intake.  

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One of the most rapidly growing health issues of our time is the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. For years, health officials and agencies have maintained that there is no way to reverse or cure Alzheimer’s disease. But today, you’re going to learn the latest science on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and specific interventions that can be used to prevent and reverse neurodegenerative diseases. 

Today’s guest, Dr. Dale Bredesen, is an internationally recognized neurologist who specializes in neurodegenerative decline and Alzheimer’s disease. He’s here on The Model Health Show to share important insights on how Alzheimer’s disease develops and progresses, and the exact lifestyle practices that are necessary for sustaining a healthy brain for life. 

You’re going to learn some of the latest science on how many people are projected to battle neurodegenerative diseases, the global burden of Alzheimer’s disease, and the fascinating new research on prevention and reversal. Dr. Bredesen’s work is fascinating, and his approach is empowering – we have the ability to end Alzheimer’s disease. Click play to learn how from the incredible Dr. Dale Bredesen! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How many Americans are projected to die from dementia.
• What percentage of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women. 
• How much money the average Alzheimer’s patient pays for healthcare costs.
• The four phases of Alzheimer’s disease development.
• Why mild cognitive impairment is a misnomer. 
• The truth about reversing cognitive decline. 
• How early dementia signs can be found. 
• Why Alzheimer’s disease is forecasted to bankrupt the Medicare system. 
• How wearables can help detect signs of changing cognitive health. 
• Why the medical system is slow to catch up to science.
• What exactly Alzheimer’s disease is.
• The fundamental mode switch that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease.
• How sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease are interconnected. 
• What amyloid plaques are and how they actually work. 
• Why the rates of Alzheimer’s disease have risen in recent decades. 
• How sugar consumption impacts the brain. 
• The connection between microbiome changes and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Why insulin impacts your brain neurons. 
• The important distinction between performance and durability. 
• Dr. Bredesen’s basic 7 pillars for cognition. 

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