Since the beginning of existence, humans have wondered why we exist. Having a purpose can bring richness, meaning, and fulfillment to our lives, but for a lot of folks, the idea of finding your life’s purpose can be incredibly intimidating. Today, you’re going to learn how to not only find your purpose, but also to redefine what purpose is and understand how it affects your life in a multitude of ways. Today’s guest, Dr. Sue Varma is a psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist. She has made a profound impact on the field of mental health, including serving as the pioneering medical director and psychiatrist for the 9/11 mental health program at NYU. Her book, Practical Optimism, is a guide to learning the practice of optimism and harnessing your unique resilience, resourcefulness, and purpose. In this interview, Dr. Sue Varma is sharing what purpose actually is and how to reframe it. You’re going to learn about some of the major misconceptions about purpose, how having a purpose can improve your health outcomes, and so much more. You’re also going to learn about practical optimism and how to implement habits that will allow you to live a happy, successful, and long life. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why western medicine is centered around sickcare. (9:43)
• How cognitive behavioral therapy helped Dr. Varma heal. (10:17)
• The secret of resilient 9/11 survivors. (13:14)
• What percentage of optimism is genetic. (15:56)
• The true definition of purpose. (16:39)
• How having a purpose can improve your health. (18:18)
• The truth about finding purpose in your career. (19:59)
• A major misconception about lifetime purpose. (26:13)
• Why having a sense of curiosity is essential. (28:10)
• How going for a walk can improve your mental health. (31:02)
• The difference between optimism and toxic positivity. (35:44)
• What flow state is. (36:32)
• The importance of mentorship and how to find a mentor. (42:31)
• What it means to turn your pain into purpose. (45:54)
• How to find strength in vulnerability. (48:46)
• Why it’s harder than ever to find adult relationships. (52:01)
• The four habits to create happiness. (1:02:18)

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There’s been a lot of talk about allergy symptoms becoming more severe over the last few years. What is contributing to this change? And more importantly, what can we do to control our environments and help support our bodies’ immune systems? Our guest today is double-board certified physician and allergist, Dr. Tania Elliot. She’s joining us for an insightful conversation on allergies and immunology. You’re going to learn what allergies are and how they develop, why there’s an explosion of allergies happening right now, and what the main root cause is. Dr. Elliot is going to unpack how to reduce allergy exposures and how your immune system works when allergens are present. You’re also going to learn practical tips for optimizing your environment, including air quality, sleep practices, and how to travel as healthily as possible. Dr. Tania Elliot is a leading authority in this subject matter, and I know you’re going to love this episode of The Model Health Show. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What Dr. Elliot’s driving force for becoming a doctor was. (7:45)
• Why working in allergy and immunology is like being a detective. (9:57)
• What an allergy actually is. (11:59)
• The connection between allergies, autoimmunity, and inflammation. (12:27)
• Three main reasons why allergies are more prevalent today. (12:46)
• The interesting role of Th2 cells. (14:39)
• How c-section deliveries impact the baby’s immune system. (16:25)
• Why peanut allergies have become more common. (18:34)
• What a histamine reaction is. (22:10)
• The difference between Th1 cells and Th2 cells. (22:18)
• What super pollen is. (24:32)
• How our indoor microbiome can influence allergies. (25:18)
• The 3 main things Dr. Elliot would never order in a restaurant. (29:24)
• What to avoid if you struggle with indoor allergies. (34:03)
• Why you should never let your pets on your bed. (36:20)
• What to avoid in a hotel room for better health. (38:33)
• The best sleep-supportive supplements. (43:49)
• How the humidity level in your bedroom affects allergies. (45:03)
• What the first line of treatment against allergies is. (46:45)
• Which foods have the highest histamine levels. (50:34) 

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True health encompasses so much more than just diet and exercise. However, you don’t need complicated routines, a lot of money, or elaborate gadgets to make a positive impact on your health. Some of the most powerful things you can do to improve your longevity, boost your immune system, and lower your stress have to do with simple behaviors and habits you can create in your home. Today, you’re going to learn about the impactful role that community can have on your microbiome, your disease risk, and your overall health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my conversation with the incredible Dr. Amy Shah for her podcast, Save Yourself. In this conversation, we discussed the importance of shared family meals, how to prioritize eating real food, and why your relationships are a key determinant of your health. This episode is packed with the science behind how cultivating healthy relationships can influence your microbiome, your sleep, your immune system, and so much more. You’re also going to learn the top two most important things you can do to transform your health. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Amy Shah! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The most important part about being human. (09:48)
• How eating with your family can impact your health. (12:22)
• Why being part of a community can improve your microbiome. (14:47)
• The health benefits of multi-generational living. (17:52)
• An interesting fact about humans, evolution, and menopause. (23:13)
• Why creating your own community can transform your life. (25:24)
• How sharing meals with your children can reduce their risk of obesity and disordered eating. (28:04)
• The connection between the time spent at a table and health outcomes. (33:45)
• What the #1 factor is that influences longevity is. (38:04)
• Which hormone is the antidote to stress. (39:27)
• Why personalization is the key to health. (41:22)
• The most powerful nutrition shift you can make. (41:44)
• How American children’s diets have become inundated with ultra-processed food. (42:37)
• The #1 way to minimize the ultra-processed food in your diet. (45:50)
• What post-ingestive feedback is. (49:14)
• What sleep nutrients are. (54:41)
• How often you should aim to share a meal with others. (58:09) 

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It’s been estimated that over 21 million adults in the United States have experienced depression. While the common symptoms of depression like sadness or lack of energy can be easy to spot, depression doesn’t always present in one specific way. Today, you’re going to learn about the hidden type of depression that is stopping many people from experiencing joy. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is board certified psychiatrist and author, Dr. Judith Joseph. Her new book, High Functioning, takes a look at an important mental health condition that is often overlooked. In this interview, you’re going to learn what high functioning depression is and why it often flies under the radar. You’re also going to learn about simple strategies you can use to better understand your mental health and reclaim your joy. Dr. Judith Joseph is not only an expert in this subject matter, but she also draws on her personal experience to help you understand how high functioning depression presents and what you can do about it. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is. (00:14)
• How Dr. Joseph got interested in studying mental health. (12:20)
• What high functioning depression is and why it matters. (14:49)
• How our modern world damages our mental health. (19:48)
• The important role that joy plays in our longevity. (20:48)
• How our eating habits stop us from experiencing joy. (21:31)
• The multiple faces of depression. (23:10)
• What anhedonia is. (23:35)
• The symptoms of high functioning depression. (23:53)
• How high functioning depression differs from burnout. (24:44)
• Why our technology causes us to miss out on joy. (32:51)
• What scarcity trauma is. (41:52)
• The 5 Vs of healing. (44:37)
• How different generations view mental health. (46:03)
• What validation is. (48:58)
• How venting in psychology is like venting in physics. (57:53)
• The importance of identifying your values. (1:04:10)
• How your relationships impact your health. (1:12:11)
• What nutritional psychiatry is. (1:15:46)
• Why you need to prioritize joy for better mental health. (1:22:05) 

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Today, we indisputably spend more time indoors looking at screens than ever before in human history. How is this massive change in environment impacting our biology and changing our vision? That’s what you’re going to uncover on this episode of The Model Health Show. Today’s guest, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist who is passionate about teaching how you can unlock your potential through optimizing your vision. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst and the creator of the eye training program, ScreenFit. In this conversation, Dr. Appelbaum is sharing the fascinating science of retraining and rewiring the eye-brain connection. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about what vision actually encompasses, how our modern world is deteriorating our eyesight, and how to use eye training to optimize your vision in our screen-dominant culture. You’ll also hear my personal experience with testing and improving my vision, and how you can build healthier visual habits. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Dr. Appelbaum’s personal history that inspired his career.
• The difference between eyesight and vision.
• How a fetus’ eyes develop.
• The connection between vision and movement.
• What 20/20 vision means.
• How screentime is ruining the connection between our eyes and brains.
• What the average adult’s screentime is.
• Why nearsightedness is becoming more prevalent.
• How your blinking patterns change during screentime.
• What percentage of Americans experience digital eye strain.
• How vision problems affect students in the classroom.
• What you should consider if your eye prescription worsens each year.
• How vision training works.
• What the 20-20-20 rule is.
• How to regain vision functionality.
• What eye pushups are.
• The importance of light exposure for healthy vision.
• Tips for improving the quality of your screentime.  

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Sleep is an essential function that impacts every single facet of your life and well-being. Getting a better night’s sleep often comes down to optimizing your sleep environment. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to improve your relationships, reduce your exposure to toxins, and upgrade your health by enhancing your sleep quality. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Jack Dell’Accio. Jack is the founder and CEO of the organic mattress company, Essentia, and a certified Sleep Coach. He’s passionate about helping folks heal and recover through the power of optimized sleep. In this conversation, Jack and I are nerding out on our common passion—sleep hygiene. We’re going to discuss which sleep cycles are the most critical for improving your health, the toxins that are hiding in your mattress and how to get on the same sleep schedule as your partner. You’re also going to learn about how your sleep quality impacts your mood and your relationships, the truth about electromagnetic fields in your bedroom, and what to look for if you’re ready to upgrade to a non-toxic mattress. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The connection between poor sleep and higher levels of aggression.
• Which two sleep phases are the most important.
• How your sleep environment impacts your nervous system.
• Why sleeping pills don’t actually improve sleep quality.
• How sleep quality and relationship health are linked.
• The crucial role that sleep plays in recovery.
• What a sleep divorce is, and how to avoid it.
• The #1 household item that emits the most toxins.
• Why your temperature is a key ingredient to sleeping well.
• How EMFs can affect your sleep quality.
• The interesting science of how quartz can improve sleep quality.
• Why spring mattresses aren’t optimal.
• How sleeping well can help your body heal.  

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Have you ever felt like everything in our modern world is harmful to our health? Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about how our food, our water, and our air are poisoning us by the minute. And while it’s true that our environment has more harmful chemicals than any point in human history, what’s often missing from this conversation is the power we hold to protect ourselves, and how we can equip our bodies to build resilience. Our guest today is Dr. Aly Cohen. She is a triple-board certified physician practicing in the fields of rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her passion is helping folks become educated on how to make smarter decisions around chemical exposures. Her new book, Detoxify, is a realistic and empowering guide to reducing your toxic exposure while optimizing your body’s innate detoxification systems. In this conversation, Dr. Cohen is sharing the connection between environmental toxins and chronic illnesses like autoimmune conditions. You’re going to hear practical advice on reducing your chemical exposures, including the biggest levers you can pull to make a difference, how to make better choices without feeling overwhelmed, and so many more realistic strategies. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• How many autoimmune diseases there are.
• What percentage of the United States population struggles with autoimmunity.
• How controlling your environment can change your genetic expression.
• Which major historical event marked a dramatic change in chemical exposure.
• What the 4 As of environmental health are.
• How Dr. Cohen’s dog influenced her career trajectory.
• What GRAS means.
• How chemicals can disrupt the immune system.
• Which periods of human development can make us more vulnerable to chemicals.
• Why hydration is one of the best things you can do to support natural detox.
• How sweating can help your body eliminate chemicals and toxins.
• What to consider about water filtration.
• The importance of having a strong motivator to decrease your toxin exposure.
• How sleep plays a role in detoxification.
• What to look for when shopping for produce.
• The importance of omega 3 fatty acids.
• Which nutrient can support heavy metal detoxification.  

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Today, you’re going to discover four specific strategies that you can use to spark change in your life. Whether you want to transform your body, pivot career paths, or improve the quality of your relationships, mindset is the key to help you reach your goal. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from four motivating and knowledgeable experts in the fields of mindset, neuroscience, and personal development. You’re going to learn about your innate capability to create change. Specifically, you’re going to learn how to tap into mental habits that can transform the way you think, behave, and ultimately produce results. You’re going to learn how to optimize your stress to build stronger resilience, how to shift your identity to create new outcomes, how to harness specific networks in your brain, and so much more. This episode is going to arm you with specific tools and strategies that will change the way you think about yourself and the world around you, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The power of having an intentional moment in the morning.
• Why a simple high five is so impactful.
• The fascinating science of neurobics.
• What the fastest way to create new neuropathways is.
• The three emotional needs that every human has.
• What value tagging is, and how to use it to manifest.
• Which specific brain networks are activated through manifestation.
• The importance of writing down your intentions.
• Why good stress can enrich us.
• How optimizing stress can build your resilience.
• The three variables of stress.
• How exercise can upregulate your mitochondria.
• What the single biggest predictor of mortality is.
• Why your identity determines your outcomes.
• Three ways to shift your identity.
• How the reticular activating system works.
• The #1 way to change your thinking.  

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Today, we’re exposed to more chemicals and toxins than ever before in human history. Specifically, plastics are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly harder to avoid. Food at the grocery store is packaged in plastic, water is stored in plastic bottles, and microscopic plastic pieces are even in the air we breathe. Today, you’re going to learn about how our growing exposure to plastics is changing our health for the worse, and what you can do about it. Our guest, Dr. Vivian Chen, is a board-certified medical doctor and the founder of the red light therapy device, Lumebox. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, tapping into your body’s natural detoxification pathways, and light medicine. Today, she’s back on The Model Health Show to share the latest science on how plastics can impact your metabolism and overall health. In this conversation, you’re going to hear the latest science on microplastics and nanoplastics, including their connection to brain health, metabolic health, and much more. Dr. Viv is also sharing how to make the most impactful and realistic ways to reduce your plastic exposure. This is an important conversation that everyone should hear, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: 

• How many chemicals are identified as plastic.
• Why accumulating toxins can change our fat cells and metabolism.
• What mitochondria are.
• The staggering increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• How red light therapy can impact blood sugar levels.
• Why light is like a nutrient.
• How endocrine disruptors affect your mitochondria.
• The new science on how microplastics enter the human brain.
• Why inflammation is the root of all chronic disease.
• What polyethylene is and how to reduce your exposure.
• How to shop for the best water filter for you.
• The best containers for drinking water.
• What the #1 detox tool is.
• How fiber and fermented foods can help your body reduce toxins.
• The connection between exercise and glutathione.
• Why red light therapy has a multitude of health benefits.
• The difference between near infrared light and red light.
• How the symptoms of aging are related to mitochondrial function. 

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If you’re like most folks today, you’re probably in a busy season of life. From work responsibilities to family life, some days it can feel like there’s not much time or energy to add more to your plate. But the truth is, the smallest habits can have a positive impact on your entire family for generations to come. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to transform your family’s health outcomes by focusing on simple, attainable behaviors. You’re going to understand your innate power to transform your family culture, practical ways to save money on healthy food, and what’s really behind our epidemics of chronic disease. This episode is from my interview with Dr. Michael Beckwith on the Take Back Your Mind Podcast. We discussed the importance of normalizing wellness, how your relationships impact your health outcomes, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Dr. Michael Beckwith!   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why personalized nutrition is the future.
• What percentage of Americans have chronic diseases.
• The #1 cause of chronic illnesses.
• How having healthy social bonds can improve your health.
• What the #1 determinant of your lifespan is.
• The power of shared family meals, and a good goalpost to aim for.
• What percentage of doctors’ visits are caused by stress.
• The main reasons why shared meals can improve your health.
• Why eating as a family can serve as protection for your children.
• What culture is.
• Strategies for saving money on healthy food.
• Why poor-quality food is the cheapest.
• How to transform your family’s microculture.  

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