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The Model Health Show

By: Shawn Stevenson
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  • 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 787 - Cereal Killers Reloaded!

    TMHS 787 - Cereal Killers Reloaded!
    May 1 2024
    For decades, breakfast cereal has been a cornerstone of American mornings, served in homes and schools across the country as the highly regarded “most important meal of the day.” Cereal is often marketed as heart-healthy and full of vitamins, but cereal companies have a long track record of deceptive marketing practices, including making healthwashing claims and preying on innocent children. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn the truth about the cereal industry, including their misleading marketing tactics and a decade-by-decade rundown of cereal’s strange origins. You’ll hear the weird reason why cereal was created, and how it became popularized in American culture. You’re also going to learn about the ways that modern-day cereal impacts your health and your children’s health. You’ll discover the downsides of consuming excess sugar, food dyes, and pesticides. Most importantly, you’ll learn about better alternatives to breakfast cereal, including the importance of a whole foods diet, and what to eat for better metabolic health and more energy. I hope you enjoy this episode on the strange history of breakfast cereal! In this episode you’ll discover: The frequency of Kellogg’s advertisements that air during children’s programming. What percentage of ads aimed toward children had poor nutritional quality. The sneaky loophole cereal companies use to lure in children. How the ingredients in cereal can impact your hormonal function. The weird origins of breakfast cereal. How Kellogg’s and Post became household names. The history of added sugar in breakfast cereals.How sugar consumption influences testosterone levels.The truth about marketing claims on cereal boxes.What healthwashing is. How the 1950s marked a new era of marketing to children.Why artificial food dyes in ultra-processed foods should be avoided. How much sugar you can expect to consume in a bowl of cereal.What percentage of cereal companies’ budgets are targeting children. The shocking number of food advertisements children are exposed to before age 5.How cereal mascots are created to establish trust and connection with kids. The major problems associated with glyphosate. Which cereal was found to have the highest levels of glyphosate. The power of eating whole foods. How a high protein breakfast sets you up for success. Items mentioned in this episode include: PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off!Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies! Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleo Valley and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim your 20% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • TMHS 786 - Fasted Vs. Fed Training & How to Prevent Muscle Loss - With Alan Aragon

    TMHS 786 - Fasted Vs. Fed Training & How to Prevent Muscle Loss - With Alan Aragon
    Apr 29 2024
    There are many pervasive myths in the health and fitness space. It’s no wonder so many folks are confused about fat loss, building muscle, and how to eat in a way that supports their goals. This is why it’s critical that you obtain your information from a science-backed resource, and that’s exactly what I have for you on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Alan Aragon. Alan is an influential nutrition researcher and educator who has over thirty years of experience in the fitness industry. In this interview, he’s sharing so many valuable insights. We’re going to discuss some of the most persistent myths in the fitness world, the truth about aging healthily, nutrition for far loss, and so much more. You’re going to learn what the science says about fasted training for weight loss and exactly what it takes to build muscle at every age. We’ll discuss the nuances of weight loss medications, including when they are appropriate, the importance of dialing in your hunger cues, and exactly how to build a meal that is satiating. Alan is a wealth of knowledge on health and fitness – and I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation. In this episode you’ll discover: How to decide if you should train fasted or fed. Why muscle is the metabolic engine of the body. The truth about building muscle later in life. How muscle mass naturally decreases over the human lifespan & how to avoid it.What progressive resistance training is. Why sedentary behavior has skyrocketed in our culture. What collateral fattening is, and how to avoid it. Why weight loss drugs are a double-edged sword. The truth about research on obesity medications. Why hunger cues are a critical piece of overall health. How to find greater satiety with your meals. Which foods rate highest on the satiety index of foods. Why we have to take a bio-individual approach to nutrition.The minimum effective dose of weight training to age healthfully. How to train to failure. The importance of staying interested and motivated in your training. Which basic components of nutrition are the most impactful for muscle gain. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies!Model Mondays - Get access to TMHS bonus content, giveaways, and more! PowerBlock - Shop adjustable dumbbells Flexible Dieting by Alan Aragon - Learn a science-backed approach to nutritionAlan Aragon’s Research Review - Join AARR to get the latest science delivered to youConnect with Alan Aragon Website / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Beekeeper’s Naturals. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim your 20% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • TMHS 785 - How Optimism Impacts Your Health & The Truth About Your Emotions - With Dr. Sue Varma

    TMHS 785 - How Optimism Impacts Your Health & The Truth About Your Emotions - With Dr. Sue Varma
    Apr 24 2024
    Did you know that your level of optimism can predict your health outcomes? Having a positive outlook is linked with longer, healthier lives and faster recovery rates. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear the science-backed benefits of being optimistic. Our guest today is Dr. Sue Varma. She is a psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and the first medical director and psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program. Her book, Practical Optimism, is a scientific roadmap to improving your mindset and building emotional resilience. On today’s show, Dr. Varma is sharing valuable insights into how optimism can help you reach your goals and optimize your health. You’re going to learn how optimism can impact your brain health, cardiac health, and longevity. We’ll talk about realistic steps to label and express your emotions, how to break the cycle of negative thinking, and so much more. Dr. Varma is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of mental health – and this interview is a powerful resource I hope you will utilize. In this episode you’ll discover: The connection between optimism and longevity.What it means to be a practical optimist. How our emotions can influence our habits and our health outcomes.The purpose that emotions serve. What your sleep can tell you about your mental health. Why shame is one of the most powerful emotions.The importance of labeling your emotions. How cultural differences can affect the expression of emotions. The number of facial movement combinations humans can express. Why we often need to identify our cultural conditioning to make room for acceptance. How social media use can be toxic. The connection between excessive social media use and depression.What the 4 P’s of pessimism are. The difference between pessimism and healthy skepticism. What percentage of optimism is genetic. The definition of the ostrich effect. How optimism can improve your brain health, cardiac health, and more.The 4 steps to break the cycle of negative thinking.How to harness the power of acceptance. Items mentioned in this episode include: PiqueLife.com/shawn - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!Eat These Foods to Support Fat Loss with Dr. William Li - Episode 670Bark App - Download for parental control settings Practical Optimism by Dr. Sue VarmaConnect with Dr. Sue Varma Website / Facebook / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Pique. Go to PiqueLife.com/shawn for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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shaun is the Authority. thank u for all you do

love your passion,the podcast and what a AWESOME BOOK. STRAIGHT TALK THATS WHAT IT IS.

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Loved the delivery of this podcast. It has changed my understanding about cancer forever and how I think about it.

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Nutrition made interesting

The best investment you can make in your health is listening to this show. Cutting edge

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My pocket full of sunshine

This podcast is the best recommendation I have EVER received! A big smile appears on my face when I just hear Shawn’s voice <3 My life has improved since I discovered the Model Health Show and I am forever grateful for all of the hard work and free knowledge that goes into this podcast! I will continue to pay it forward my sharing this podcast to everyone I know. THANK YOU SHAWN.

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Thank you

I will pay it forward! Thank you for sharing this Shawn! You inspire me to be a better me!

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Great guest.

Really awesome information about us and understanding our part in this world. Fascinating I

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I love the Shawn Model show.

So much great information. Shawn empowers everyone who listens to him. He has made me question so many social 'norms'. so grateful i found this podcast.

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Amazing episode!

Thank you so much for this episode. it was so deeply beneficial for me.

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