The Model Health Show

The most influential factor on your health and success in life is the health of your relationships.

Nothing can influence your mindset, motivation, decisions, and destination more than the people you travel through life with.

When you are with the right person, in the right situation, being healthy, fit, and happy can seem almost effortless. Sure, everyone has their challenges, but when two people come together with a common goal and real understanding, nothing can stand in the way of their power.

No matter where you are in your relationship right now (or if you're currently looking for the right relationship), I guarantee that you'll glean some powerful lessons from this episode that will last you a lifetime.

Darren and Danielle Natoni are two incredible people individually, but when they come together, they are truly a force to be reckoned with.

They are on a mission to teach and inspire other people to tap into their true fitness and health potential, and they are leading by example.

Remember, no one is more influential than the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with. If you want to have an exceptional relationship, then you have to make it a study. It's not about perfection, it's about the process and wanting to grow and be better. It starts with learning from great examples. So, let the show begin!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What inspired Darren and Danielle to go from a sole focus on fitness to focusing on smart nutrition as well.
• How having parents who exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle can impact their kids.
• How Darren went from a soccer player, to a DJ, to a federal agent, to a top health & fitness spokesperson (pretty incredible to say the least!)
• The amazing story of how fitness (and Insanity) brought these two together.
• How to hold your significant other accountable with their health and fitness (without getting on their nerves).
• Why Danielle says that everything is a discussion when it comes to building a health relationship.
• Why accepting the other person in a relationship as they are is so important to long-term happiness.
• How to instantly lessen the irritation from things your partner does that annoys you.
• What tips you can use to help you and your loved one stay motivated in your workouts.
• Why proactively getting outside your comfort zone is so critical to success.
• How to stay consistent in your fitness & nutrition even when you're extremely busy.
• How Darren was able to maintain a great level of fitness even when he couldn't workout normally due to injury (great lesson here!)
• The secret thing Danielle does to show up as a better wife and a better mom.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Water & Hydration Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• 8 Benefits of Fasting - The Model Health Show
• Mike Dolce Interview - The Model Health Show
• Thrive Market - Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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Is it possible to eat amazing food, enjoy time with friends and family, and not pack on the pounds this holiday season?

That's what today's episode is all about! Not only is it possible, but it's highly probable once you put these tools and insights into place. You'll be able to avoid holiday weight gain this year and every year after with a few simple shifts in how you do things.

During the show we're covering the top 5 causes of holiday weight gain and how to see them coming from a mile away. A lot of healthy holiday tips forget the fact that it is the holiday and a time to relax and have some fun. So, instead of taking the fun out of the holiday, you can use these tips to enjoy yourself without seeing any depressing news on the scale afterward.

And be sure to follow this up with the value-packed holiday episode we did below in the resources (marked in red). Happy Holidays!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What surprising function your kidneys are responsible for.
• The 5 biggest causes of holiday weight gain
• How peer pressure relates to our food choices.
• A great way to let your family know you've changed the way you're eating (without offending them).
• Why it's important to understand your own psychology during the holiday season.
• How stress impacts holiday weight gain.
• Why producing cortisol is an evolutionary advantage.
• What type of foods can give you an instant shot of serotonin.
• Why sticking to your normal daily routine is important during the holiday.
• How exercise can be especially helpful during the holidays.
• Smart holiday exercise tips you can implement right away.
• What reason rapper Ice Cube would give for holiday weight gain.
• The #1 nutrition tip for the holiday season! (Make sure you do THIS!)
• How poor sleep during the holiday leads to falling off the wagon.
• Why there's a weird evolutionary pull to go gift "hunting" during the holiday season.
• What cool, energizing family traditions you can create with your loved ones.
• An easy, doable tip to help you avoid grabbing every holiday treat you see.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Headspace App
• Family Get Togethers & Staying Healthy During The Holidays - The Model Health Show
• Health Benefits Of Qigong - The Model Health Show
• Make More Great Memories This Holiday Season - The Good Dad Project Podcast
• Family Fitness Ideas - The Model Health Show
• Thrive Market - Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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Ben Greenfield walks his talk. He's one of the top health and fitness experts in the world because he's experimented with thousands of things firsthand and monitored the results that he got with his body. What works is shared ravenously; what doesn't is discarded. Pretty simple formula, but you've got to have some serious kahunas to do it.

I'm truly excited to have Ben on because he has a wealth of knowledge in so many different areas of health. Today you're going to learn some effective (yet little known) strategies for fat loss, surprising facts about building muscle, and even the real reason why Ben partakes in heart-pumping endurance events like triathlons and Spartan races (and it's not about fitness).

If you have any questions or comments from the interview, please feel free to share them in the comments section below. Enjoy the show!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Ben Greenfield became one of the top health and fitness experts in the world.
• Why lots of personal experimentation is a huge leverage point in uncovering the best health practices (minus the explosive diarrhea).
• Ben's #1 tip for becoming successful in a career in health and wellness.
• The real reason that Ben competes in endurance events like triathlons and Spartan Races (this may surprise you!).
• How Ben and I differ on our motivations to exercise.
• What form of training Ben recommends for the greatest muscle growth.
• The benefits of doing low repetition multi-joint exercises.
• The surprising way that you can build or maintain muscle (no equipment necessary!).
• What heat shock proteins are and how they relate to muscle maintenance.
• What different types of saunas you can use.
• Why a heavy carb intake is not necessary to build lots of muscle (this is really groundbreaking!).
• How a ridiculously high carbohydrate diet can still keep some of your biomarkers healthy.
• What a day of eating would look like to build muscle on a lower-carb diet.
• How you can actually eliminate more fat cells.
• How you can use cryotherapy to increase fat loss.
• What little known supplements (if used in the right way) can effectively aid in fat loss.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• What You Need To Know About Stem Cells - Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast
• The Benefits Of Cold Thermogenesis - The Model Health Show
• 8 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting - The Model Health Show
• BeyondTrainingBook.com
• BenGreenfieldFitness.com
• Thrive Market - Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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Good health begins and ends with our digestion. It’s never really been “you are what you eat.” It’s really you are what you assimilate, and the health of your digestive tract plays a huge role in this.

Today we have on Dr. Jillian Teta to take us on an epic tour of the digestive system. You’re going to learn about this amazing internal world that’s operating within you right now as we speak. You’re going to find out some of the common problems that take can place in the gut, some of the bigger issues that result from poor digestive health (like autoimmune diseases), plus how you can start turning it around today.

This might be one of our most valuable episodes to date because, well, everybody eats! We’re covering lots of incredible stuff, so click play, enjoy, and (most importantly) put what you learn into action for yourself.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How your gut sends information to your brain (and influences your decisions).
• What inspired Dr. Jillian Teta to begin studying digestion and digestive dysfunctions.
• How our food gets mechanically and  biochemically broken down.
• Why digestion starts with a thought in the brain.
• Why chewing our food matters far more than we realize.
• How big your stomach actually is.
• Why the pH of your gut is so important.
• What roles your stomach acid plays (and why it’s actually a part of your immune system).
• The big mistake people make when trying to treat acid reflux.
• Why the small intestine plays a huge role in your health overall.
• What causes your immune system to lose tolerization to your human cells (and results in an autoimmune diseases).
• Why food sensitivities can be an early warning sign of autoimmune issues.
• How molecular mimicry relates to autoimmunity.
• What food compound has the highest chance of contributing to autoimmune problems.
• Why you don’t want to put too much stock in basic food sensitivity tests.
• Why diversity in your microbiome is so critical to your health.
• What foods can help improve your gut health and health overall.
• The surprising foods that can be damaging your gut health.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• 8 Foods to Avoid at all Cost – The Model Health Show
• Dr. Jillian Teta Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
• Natural Solutions for Digestive Health <== Pick up the book here!
• Thrive Market – Get your free 2 month membership now!

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This is my story. There was a time when I didn’t think that my story mattered. There was a time when I didn’t think that I mattered… Today I’m sharing the story of how I was able to breakthrough mind, body, and spirit, and how you can too.

Many things that I’m sharing in this episode I haven’t shared publicly before. It wasn’t the easiest thing to talk about at some points, but if anyone can glean some wisdom or insight from it then I’d do it all over again 100 times.

I ask that you share this episode with someone you care about who may be in a place of struggle. Whether it’s with their health, their relationship, their finances, or anything else, I truly feel that this will be a much needed gift to help them see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Enjoy, take care, and talk soon.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why your genetic expression is heavily influenced by your lifestyle.
• How my diet choices were deeply ingrained at a young age.
• Why young kids are in a kind of hypnotic trance.
• What caused me to break my hip when I was 15 years old.
• What disease diagnosis nearly destroyed my life.
• Why food matters far more than conventional medicine admits.
• What my lifestyle was like after my diagnosis (it wasn’t pretty!)
• The conventional medical treatments I used.
• Why hitting rockbottom was a great thing for me.
• What my biggest catalyst for changing my health was.
• What my initial nutrition changes were and how they impacted my health.
• How stem cells played a huge role in my recovery.
• What the different types of stem cells are and how they work.
• What special things need to be present for stem cells to function.
• A powerful correspondence I had with a friend who was dealing with a challenging health issue.
• Why movement is so critical to healing.
• The surprising impact that getting healthier had on my relationships.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Interview with Katy Bowman - The Model Health Show
• How to Discover Your Purpose - The Model Health Show
• Interview with Anne Stevenson - The Model Health Show
• Thrive Market <== Get a 2-month membership for free right here!

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Mike Dolce is a game-changer.

He has helped athletes go from good to great for years, but what he’s doing to the face of sports performance is legendary.

We all know that our society looks to athletes as a hallmark of what health and fitness should look like. The problem is that for decades top athletes have allowed their likeness to be slapped onto sports drinks, energy bars, breakfast cereals and other processed junk that is clinically proven to cause things like blood sugar disorders, gut dysbiosis, allergies, mineral deficiencies, and even obesity.

The athletes we admire as a society often train for hours a day, yet the foods they recommend are mostly consumed by people with a sedentary lifestyle and, even worse, young children.

Mike has ushered in a brand new approach to fitness and nutrition that’s based on earth-grown nutrients and real food. His athletes dominate their sport and also dominate the headlines (maybe you’ve heard of Rowdy Ronda Rousey?), which is making the rest of the world take note in a major way and making The Dolce Diet become a household name.

Mike’s approach and passion are helping us to move out of the junk food and supplement dark ages and into the golden age of real food and true longevity. Find out what Mike’s tried-and-true approach to nutrition and exercise is, and the incredible story of how this legendary trainer got his start in the first place.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What unique achievements Mike Dolce brings to MMA and why his mission is far bigger than the world of athletics.
• The incredible story of what inspired Mike to get into health and fitness in the first place.
• What Mike’s foundational approach to nutrition is.
• What category of food is extremely difficult to overeat.
• Whether or not counting calories is vital to your success.
• How food manufacturer’s have been able to override our body’s natural satiety mechanism and make us eat more (this is crazy!)
• Why The Dolce Diet puts such a large focus on longevity.
• Why Mike cuts weight right alongside his athlete’s (this puts him in a league of his own!)
• What the Mike Dolce Breakfast Bowl is and why it’s so popular.
• Why being warm and friendly is a conscious part of Mike’s health practice.
• What specific benchmarks everyone should strive to achieve in their exercise.
• Why Mike does “progressive overload” and how it can work to improve your performance.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Why We Age And How To Stay Younger, Longer - The Model Health Show
• TheDolceDiet.com
• Mike Dolce on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

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It’s not often that you meet someone like Steph Gaudreau.

After leaving a comfy job teaching high school science to pursue her passions in health and fitness, she’s one of the rare individuals who set out to reinvent themselves after you’d think that it was too late.

That’s the big issue. It’s the thinking involved that hinders so many of us. Steph didn’t make the leap without having fear. She didn’t take a huge risk knowing exactly what was going to happen. Fear was there, uncertainty was there, but she made the decision to do it anyway.

All of the changes in our lives start with a decision. It’s up to us to take control of our thinking and make the necessary adjustments we want to see in our lives. Whether it’s in our health, career, relationships, or anything else, it’s within our power to make the shifts necessary. And one of the interesting things Steph believes is that getting physically strong will make you mentally strong as well. Today you’re going to learn exactly what she means by that plus a whole lot more.

Steph runs several powerhouse health and fitness platforms. She created the ridiculously popular website StupidEasyPaleo.com where she shares recipes and other health-related info, she’s a bestselling author, and she also runs the the chart-topping podcast Harder to Kill Radio.

Today you’re going to hear about Steph’s story and how she made the transition from the conventional classroom to teaching online (and all over the world). You’re also going to learn some of the key insights that has enabled Steph to be so successful in helping other people, as well what her person fitness regimen looks like so you can see what keeps her fit, strong, and huge inspiration to others.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What drove Steph Gaudreau to leave her 10+ year job as a science teacher to start a solo career promoting health and fitness.
• How certain body types lend themselves towards better performance in certain sports.
• Why Steph no longer obsesses about the way her body looks (this is powerful!)
• How doing what you love will help to change your inner dialogue/inner critic.
• Why your body’s form will follow the function that’s required of it.
• Why the exercise that you do transfers over into other areas of your life.
• How your personality gains strength through lifting weights.
• What crazy good numbers Steph has achieved on her favorite power lifts.
• Why deadlifting is important for reversing and preventing back problems.
• How Steph’s exercise program has changed over time and what it looks like today.
• Why being “harder to kill” is a compelling drive to get healthier.
• Why food is a “gateway” to a healthier overall lifestyle.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• StupidEasyPaleo.com
• Jeff Spencer Interview - The Model Health Show
• Katy Bowman Interview - The Model Health Show
• Steph Gaudreau on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
• Harder To Kill Radio (Apple Podcasts / Sticher)

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How do you define greatness?

Is it the achievements you rack up? Is it the obstacles you overcome? Is it the amount of lives you impact? Is it the accolades and recognition your receive? Or is it something totally different?

My guest today knows a thing or two about greatness. He’s interviewed hundreds of the most successful people on the planet in their respective fields. He’s been able to metabolize those teachings, add pieces of it to his life, and to share some of the most incredible insights with the rest of the world.

One thing I know he’d tell you is that greatness isn’t just about the things you achieve, it’s about who you become in the process.

My guest is Lewis Howes, the creator of The School of Greatness. He’s taken this top rated podcast and turned it into a cultural phenomenon, including a bestselling book with the same name.

Lewis is here today to share his inspiring story and to teach you what it takes to live a life of greatness. This could mean that you do some of the most grandiose things imaginable, but it truly means that you start living life on your terms.

Whether it’s your health, relationships, career, or anything else. Find out how to start living a life of greatness starting now!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Lewis went from being a professional athlete to becoming one of the top entrepreneurs in the country.
• Why Lewis lost his identity and what he did to overcome his greatest defeat.
• The importance of mentors in achieving greater success.
• Why willingness is an important attribute that most people look past.
• Why going backwards is challenging once you’ve had a taste of something great.
• How Lewis became a great connecter of people.
• Why the work that you do has a huge impact on your health and well-being.
• How Lewis was able to revive his dream of being a world champion and represent his country in international competition.
• How a difficult heartbreak led to Lewis creating one of the biggest podcasts in the world.
• What The School of Greatness really is and why it’s so impactful.
• What the 8 Principles of Greatness are.
• Why greatness starts with a vision (this is critical).
• How our negative story can control our life (and how to break out of it!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• The School of Greatness Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher
• Shawn Stevenson on The School of Greatness Podcast
• The School of Greatness Book <== Grab your copy here now!

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When we think about fat burning... we think about heat; we think about sweat; we think about going all out. Sure, those things are synonymous with burning fat work, but what if there was another way?

I was absolutely floored when I dug into the research regarding the benefits of cold thermogenesis. Not only is cold a powerful catalyst for burning fat, but the clinically proven impact on hormone function, accelerated recovery, and anti-aging effects should be something that all of us are interested in.

This powerhouse episode details what I've learned in my research and personal experimentation over the last year. You're going to learn how, in a strange way, our genes respond favorably to temporary cold exposure. You're also going to learn how to take advantage of this in the least challenging, most beneficial ways. Check it out and make sure to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below. Are you hot for being cold? Click play, listen in, and let me know!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What "net carbs" mean and what fiber really is.
• How contrast showers generate more "nerve force".
• How a Tony Robbins event sparked my interest in learning more about cryotherapy.
• What special type of fat can actually burn body fat.
• Where this special fat-burning fat is found on your body.
• The 3 ways you can increase your body's good fat to burn more bad fat.
• What the health benefits of contrast showers are.
• Why using cold showers to decrease libido is a myth (in fact, it might do the opposite!)
• How whole body cryotherapy works.
• How someone is able to eat 12,000 calories a day and still be shredded.
• The surprising impact that cold thermogenesis has on inflammation.
• How cryotherapy reduces pain and speeds recovery.
• Why your body produces more powerful antioxidants than any food you can find.
• The shocking impact that cryotherapy has on your hormones.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Model Health Show T-shirts!
• Peter Ragnar Interview - The Model Health Show
• Chlorine Shower Filter
• TEDTalk Former NASA Scientist Ray Cronise
• TEDx The Iceman
• Subzero Cryotherapy <==This is where I go! Just mention me and they'll give you an exclusive discount!
• Jareik Robbins - The Model Health Show

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Our relationships have the greatest impact on our quality of life. And learning how to build and cultivate great relationships is more important than ever today.

We now live in the most distracted society in human history. So much going on, non-stop information coming at us, and always something to do. Creating great relationships isn't a given today, it's a skill you need to work on. That's why this episode is so important.

Today you're going to learn some powerful insights about connecting with the most important people in your life. And if you have kids (or plan on having kids) you're in for a real treat.

Larry Hagner is a bestselling author and founder of The Good Dad Project. He's here today to share some of his best insights for connecting with the people who matter most to you. I guarantee you that some of these tips will impact your life forever. They really are that valuable!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What two major benefits being a parent brings that are often overlooked.
• Why ADHD has become a greater issue in our culture.
• How Larry's childhood gave him a huge firsthand experience of the importance of a father.
• How being a better parent leads to being a better person.
• Why we tend to attract the same type of people in our lives.
• What drove Larry to create The Good Dad Project.
• Why guys tend to repress their concerns and struggles.
• Why it would be ridiculously valuable for women to know what's going on inside a man's mind.
• The #1 thing every father wishes they had more of.
• Why we need to "prep" before seeing our family after our work day.
• What tips you can use to change your state so that you be your best with your kids.
• How to instantly create more connection with your spouse or significant other.
• Why it's so valuable to have one-on-one time with your children.
• What incredible tips you can use to create memorable experiences for your kids.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Good Dad Project Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Family Fitness Ideas - The Model Health Show * QuickStartPlan.com * GoodDadProject.com * The Dad's Edge <== Get the book right here!

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What sets people who are achieving phenomenal results apart from those achieving average results is usually not skill or talent. People who achieve phenomenal results tend to simply do things differently from those who don't.

It may be in how they sequence things (maybe they eat high-carb foods after working out instead of before working out for example: hint, hint), it may be how they compile information to use or teach, it may be how they work with other people, it may be the habits they have.

One of the greatest habits I've seen in talking with some of the most successful people in the world in their respective fields is that they are proactive about being in mastermind groups.

What is a mastermind group, and why are they so valuable to high achievers?

Well, the answer isn't as cut and dry as it may seem. That's why I brought on one of the most successful people I know to talk about mastermind groups, how they work on the inside, and how to get the most from them.

Once you find out these insights, you can be able to find or form mastermind groups of your own to 10X the results in pretty much any area of your life. Health, relationships, parenting, business, you name it. Instead of trying to always figure things out on your own, being a part of a mastermind gives you access to resources that you simply can't get anywhere else. Let's go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why being of service and contribution is so intimately tied to your overall success.
• What huge benefit things like listening to podcasts and going to events really hold.
• Where the word mastermind comes from and what it actually means.
• What a mastermind group does when they come together (this is powerful!).
• How often mastermind groups need to meet.
• Why transparency is so important within a mastermind.
• Whether or not people in your mastermind should be in the same field.
• Examples of different types of masterminds you can create.
• What you can do to find or create your own mastermind group.
• Why it's important to have structured criteria or a "constitution" for members of your mastermind group.
• What incredible free tools you can use to meet up and work with your mastermind group.
• Critical tips to help you get the most out of your mastermind sessions.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Model Health Show T-Shirts <== Now available right here! * How To Discover Your Purpose And LIVE IT! - The Model Health Show * Interview with Pat Flynn - The Model Health Show * Pencils of Promise * Meetup.com * Smart Passive Income Website * AskPat.com * SPI Podcast with Pat Flynn (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher)

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Sometimes I wonder how things that are so simple can be so powerful (and yet so overlooked). When we talk about fasting, we are talking about something that's deeply connected to the highest expression of our genes.

Fasting, itself, is an epigenetic trigger that "turns on" certain programs inciting your DNA to print out better copies of you. To put it simply, fasting can make you sexier, well... fast.

You're about to go on a life-changing ride and discover how fasting impacts your brain function, metabolism, aging process, and more. And I guarantee you'll be compelled to make some changes in your life to at least get a slice of what the health benefits of fasting can deliver.

There are many different types of fasts, but you can actually get most of the benefits while still being able to eat everyday if you utilize one of the strategies I'm going to share with you.

The benefits of fasting are clinically proven in study after study, and they're just too good to pass up. Time to learn the facts, dispel the myths, and utilize a plan to keep you healthy for many years to come!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What fasting actually means.
• 7 different types of fasts you can do.
• What a micronutrient fast is.
• 8 incredible health benefits of fasting.
• How fasting is related to fat loss.
• What hormones are influenced by fasting.
• How fasting dramatically impacts your brain health.
• Why fasting could be one of the greatest anti-aging secrets in the world.
• How human lifespans are actually shorter when compared to other animals.
• Why fasting is an evolutionary benefit.
• The surprising way that fasting impacts cancer.
• How fasting influences your body's ability to handle carbohydrates.
• Why fasting can be helpful for improving digestion.
• Why personal development has a deep connection to fasting.
• How fasting affects emotional well-being (this is shocking!)
• How fasting affects inflammation and healing.

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Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Fat Loss Herbs That Really Work - The Model Health Show The Fat Loss Code Interview with Sheleana Aiyana - The Model Health Show Day In The Life Of Shawn - The Model Health Show Interview with Jonathan Bailor - The Model Health Show Interview with Ty Bollinger - The Model Health Show

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Today we are dealing with a major deficiency in our culture.

Sure we’re dealing with an epidemic of nutritional deficiencies… but there is an even bigger deficiency I’m talking about.

It’s a deficiency in knowing our purpose.

Statistically, people who know who they are and live with a sense of purpose outlive everyone else in the population.

Not only that, they experience far fewer chronic illnesses, far less memory loss, and more happiness in life overall.

It kind of makes sense when you think about it. Your mind and body really work on a “use it or lose it basis”. And if you are not inspired to use your body and mental faculties each day, why on earth would they be compelled to stick around?

Your purpose is literally tied to your lifeline. And today is the day to get fully connected with who you are, why you’re here, and what you’re all about.

Today’s show is loaded with insights to help you reveal what Paulo Coelho would call your own “personal legend”.

There’s actually a formula for uncovering your life’s purpose. It’s incredibly simple, but it’s only applicable if you’re ready for it.

So, if you’re ready, click play, listen with your heart, and take action on the exercises. Let’s go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why you actually get to choose what your brain is made of.
• How a sense of purpose impacts aging and development.
• How purpose means different things to different people.
• Why having lots of choices can become debilitating.
• What the formula for finding your purpose is.
• Why failure can be a huge launching pad to uncovering your purpose.
• What important questions to ask yourself in order to flesh out your purpose.
• How passion really ties into finding your purpose (and it’s not what you think!)
• Why making a decision to live your purpose is often the hardest thing to do.
• What the word decision really means and how to build your decision-making muscles.
• Important caveats about living your purpose that involves other people (you won’t be happy without this!)
• Why it’s CRITICAL to understand your own personal nature.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Natural Treatments For Asthma - The Model Health Show * The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz * 4 Steps to Fast Track Your Results * Sleep Smarter - The #1 bestseller! * What do you want - Ryan Gosling * Eric Thomas Interview - The Model Health Show

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This conversation with biomechanist and award-winning writer Katy Bowman instantly changed my life.

Because I’m a very analytical person, sometimes I like to know the WHY before I jump head over heels into something.

Katy broke down exactly why movement matters so much, and how myself and many others are fooling ourselves when it comes to living an active lifestyle.

Even though I’ve been exercising for many years, and I even appeared to be fit on the outside, I was actually in the growing number of people who are classified as “actively sedentary”.

This was a serious gut check for me.

According to the research, even though exercise is awesome and incredibly good for us, it’s not tapping into our best genetic expression by a long shot.

You see, even if you work out for an hour a day, you are still only four percent more active than someone who doesn’t exercise at all! That four percent absolutely makes a difference, but when it boils down to it, one hour of activity doesn’t hold a candle to what we do the other 23 hours of the day.

I’ve made many strides over the years to combat this disparagement. Standing desk, periodic breaks for mobility work, and even the occasional walk in the middle of the work day. I knew these things made me feel better, but I also knew I would forgo them on a consistent basis because I was trying to get my work done first.

After listening to this episode again, I immediately took a nice walk. But this walk was different from any walk I’ve ever been on.

I was paying attention to things I had never noticed before. I had a real awareness of how valuable that walk was, and the small things I was doing during it that made the experience for my body even better.

What you’re about to learn from Katy today will likely change your life in an empowering way forever. These insights and tips will help you to realize some of the problems that have been hiding in plain sight, and give you the tools to break through them once and for all!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why consume conventional animal foods can create inflammation.
• What a biomechanics are and how they impact your life.
• Why exercise and movement are not really the same thing.
• How your environment shapes your body.
• What nutritious movement is.
• Why walking is equivalent to a macronutrient.
• How your body actually adapts to things you put on your body (it’s shocking how much shoes can change you!)
• Why just like “junk food” there is also “junk moving”.
• What it means to be actively sedentary.
• What cellular loads are (this is important!)
• How killer whales in captivity can demonstrate the way our environment dictates our cellular expression.
• How underwear can inhibit the natural function of your organs and tissues.
• Why constantly self-regulating the temperature in your environment can prevent important muscles from developing.
• What you can do to move your DNA and add more nutritious movement to your day.

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* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Syd Singer Interview - Dressed To Kill -The Model Health Show * Improve Your Digestion, Assimilation, & Elimination - The Model Health Show * The Squatty Potty (Direct affiliate link) * KatySays.com * Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman

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Food matters.

Eating food is one of the most intimate things that we’ll ever experience in life. You are literally taking something from outside of yourself and deciding (consciously or unconsciously) to make it a part of you.

If we’re asleep to the real power of food, we won’t realize that every-single-thing we eat is changing every-single-cell in our bodies. Your genes, your DNA, your upwards of 100 trillion cells, are all in action to convert that chosen food into more you.

Now, here’s the real kicker of the situation…

You get to CHOOSE what you’re made out of. You can make yourself out of the most vitalizing, storied, health-giving foods in the world - or you can make yourself out of Honey Buns, Fruit Loops, Cheetos, and Skittles.

Grass-fed steak, bananas, or bagels… the choice is always up to you.

Now, that can be incredibly empowering, or incredibly scary depending on where your mindset is at.

Navigating this world of food today takes a special kind of awareness and heart. That's why we brought on our special guest today, because he’s all heart, he developed awareness through experience, and he can make you a meal that will bring tears to your eyes (like that single tear rolling down your cheek seen only in a movie scene).

Our guest today is New York Times bestselling author George Bryant (also known as the man behind Civilized Caveman Cooking). Today is going to be a real treat because the Civilized Caveman himself is here to share his story and his secrets with you.

We’re going to talk about our crucial relationship with food, overcoming eating disorders, deeply impacting the lives of others, recipes that will change your life, plus a whole lot more.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How you can be a master in the kitchen in a lot less time than you think.
• Why a “degree” is not the solution to helping people.
• Why the food you make yourself and your family matters more than anything.
• What a triggering event means in relationship to eating disorders.
• What some of the symptoms of bulimia really are.
• How George was able to finally overcome bulimia (this is a powerful story!)
• Why authenticity, congruency, and vulnerability are essential to long-term success.
• How to make S.M.A.R.T. commitments to yourself and others.
• Why it’s important to speak up in order to gain support in our lives.
• How our relationship with food shapes our life.
• Why an obsession with eating healthy can also be problematic.
• How our perception of food creates our experience of eating.
• What some of the Civilized Caveman’s favorite recipes are (you don’t want to miss this!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Shawn Stevenson on Instagram * The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson * Dear Bulimia, You fought hard but I WON * CivilizedCavemanCooking.com * The Paleo Kitchen by George Bryant and Juli Bauer * George Bryant on Instagram

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Are you really living up to your potential?

Do you have goals, passions, and aspirations that are slowly dying because you are not taking action on them?

No matter where you are in your life right now, things can and will be improved if you have the audacity to take a new action.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting.”

It’s a simple principle about life that if you want something new, then it requires a new action. Break the old pattern, and you can instantly see change.

Now, it’s not just the action that gets you there… The action is actually an end result of something far more powerful. The action comes from who you are - the mindset you carry, and who you believe yourself to be.

This is my distinguished guest’s specialty… Helping you to get inside and change the beliefs you carry about yourself. Helping you to identify where you’ve been holding back… where you’ve been feeding yourself a disempowering story… and how to change it.

Today we are honored to have on Eric Thomas, Phd - better known to his fans all over the world as ET!

Not only is he a critically acclaimed author and internationally renowned speaker, but he’s also one of the most sought after voices of positive empowerment online. So much so that his time is regularly requested by huge brands like the NFL ,the NBA, and AT&T because he is truly such a difference maker.

I can’t even begin to tell you how powerful this episode is…

If you are ever in need of a breakthrough, simply click play on this episode and Eric will help you get there.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Eric went from being homeless to impacting the lives of millions.
• What it means to “fail forward”.
• Why up-leveling our environment and the people in our lives is entirely up to us.
• What you can use to start changing your mindset and get clear on your vision.
• Why every - single - step is important in getting you to your goal.
• Why a consistent routine is crucial for success.
• How to get more rejuvenative sleep in less time each night.
• How to create real consistency in your life.
• Why self-honesty is important for your growth.
• What Eric does to maintain his power and energy (many of these things will sounds strangely familiar!)
• How your story controls your life (and how you can change it!)

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* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Interview with Bob Proctor - The Model Health Show * ET on YouTube * Dr. Thomas - The Album ( Apple Podcasts / Amazon ) <== This album is a must have!

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It’s a big mistake to believe that exercise is all about looking good.

Sure a flat stomach or 6-pack abs can be a nice side effect, but the biological necessity for exercise goes far beyond appearance.

Our genes literally expect us to exercise.

It’s written into our genetic code that movement and exercise is required for basic and enhanced functions to happen.

Exercise is a direct channel to “turning on” higher order functions of your brain and body. We can literally increase our mental energy, prevent disease, and lengthen our lifespan by reaping the benefits of exercise.

Today you’re going to discover how all of this works and so much more. Just click play, take good notes, and (most importantly) go and get some exercise when it’s over!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why people who exercise have been found to be more productive.
• How the symptoms of depression can be reversed through exercise.
• Why exercise is so critical to detoxification.
• How exercise can literally increase your lifespan.
• What makes exercise so effective at stress relief.
• The surprising impact that exercise has on confidence and body image.
• How exercise improves your memory.
• The incredible impact exercise in schools has on behavior problems.
• Why eating healthier becomes easier when you exercise.
• How exercise can protect your brain from neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s.
• What exercise can do to protect you from infections and diseases.
• How exercise impacts your sexual health.
• What exercise does to increase your endurance.

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* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Interview with Drew Manning - The Model Health Show * 15 Ways to do HIIT for Fat Loss - The Model Health Show * Wendy Suzuki - TEDx - Exercise and the Brain

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For a lot of us, nothing says love like some delicious milk and cookies.

Or maybe it’s ice cream that you just can’t do without? Or hard cheeses? Or yogurt? Or maybe you get really sexy and dip your food into fondue?

Whatever it may be that pulls on those heart strings for you, one thing is for certain: Dairy has a huge emotional connection with people in our world today.

This, my health seeking friend, is at the very center of the situation…

When it comes to dairy, a lot of people may be aware of the ill effects, but if you try to take it away they’ll cling on to that Ben & Jerry’s container like it’s the bonafide love of their life.

They’ll say, “I’ll follow your fancy nutrition advice Mr. Health Guy, but I’m not giving up my dairy!”

First of all, I’m not the guy that’s interested in taking things away from people. But if it’s causing you health problems like diabetes, high body fat, and allergies (you’re about to learn about all of that stuff in a minute) then maybe you might want to leave it alone for a while.

As I step back so that I don’t get stabbed with an ice cream scooper… I’m here to share why, in fact, dairy is so addictive and at the same time so harmful for most people.

Today we’re going to breakdown some long-believed myths about dairy in a way that’s going to blow your mind (and possibly stop you from blowing up bathrooms if you are lactose intolerant).

In all seriousness, what you’re about to learn today will be life-changing for you and the people you care about. It’s not that dairy is inherently “bad”, it’s just the way that it’s being produced and consumed today that can cause good people a lot of problems.

Enjoy the powerhouse content, but also stay tuned until the end to hear what alternatives to go with (dairy and dairy-free) that actually taste amazing. This is your body and your health, so take action to make it as great as possible!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What enzymes are and what happens to them when they’re cooked.
• The shocking number of illnesses that pasteurized dairy has been associated with.
• What milk actually is (this is important!)
• How important colostrum is to human health.
• When humans first began domesticating animals for milk.
• Why the milk our ancestors consumed is not remotely close to the milk we consume today.
• What pasteurization is and how it was invented.
• Why homogenization is used in commercial milk.
• How selective breeding dramatically changed the quality of conventional dairy products.
• The difference between A1 cows and A2 cows (critical to know!)
• Which animals are typically utilized for milk around the world (this will surprise you!)
• How neurological illnesses like schizophrenia are heavily linked to a certain type of dairy.
• Why food is not really just food.
• Why the dangers of dairy from sick animals can potentially be worse than the meat from sick animals.
• How many people lose the ability to digest milk sugar as we age.
• Why cheese is highly addictive (scientifically proven!)
• How recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) impacts the health of cows.
• How a bovine cancer epidemic lead to a huge recall on beef.
• What abnormal foods and drugs are given to conventional dairy cows.
• The shocking way that cow’s milk impacts type 1 diabetes.
• How molecular mimicry and autoimmune conditions can be caused by dairy.
• Why calcium and dairy do NOT necessarily create strong bones.
• Why raw milk might be better for those with asthma and allergies.
• How consumption of milk can lead to accelerated weight gain.
• Why dairy is actually a higher carbohydrate food.
• What smart alternatives you can utilize instead of conventional dairy foods.

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* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * 7 Tips To Have The Best Skin Ever - The Model Health Show * 15 Ways To Add More Superfoods - The Model Health Show * Superfood Mini-Recipe Book 

“Most people who meet my wife quickly conclude that she is remarkable. They are right about this. She is smart, funny and thoroughly charming. Often, after hearing her speak at some function or working with her on a project, people will approach me and say something to the effect of, you know, I think the world of you, but your wife, wow!”

These words from President Barack Obama couldn't describe my experience any more perfectly.

I've had the honor of helping to uplift and empower countless people, but when anyone gets a chance to meet my wife, they realize where all of the really good stuff is coming from.

This woman is phenomenal. She's literally a breath of fresh air whenever you walk into a room that she's in. She's gorgeous, silly, loving and beyond intelligent. I seriously think I get smarter just by some weird osmosis from being around her.

Now, let's be clear. She will tell you that she didn't get this way overnight. Sure many of these qualities were innately within her, but it was through self-work, introspection, making mistakes, and self-care that she was able to become the woman she is today.

The self-work came from hitting the floor in so many situations in her life that she had to choose to raise her standards or stay glued firmly to the ground. The introspection was the hard work to look within and to see where her fears were at play, and the excuses that she had leaned on to justify not reaching her potential. Making mistakes came naturally as you employ the trial and success method to figure out what works for you as a unique individual with unique circumstances. The self-care is what enabled her to feel good, strong, beautiful, and capable of gracefully handling all of challenges that life throws your way.

And all of this is a small piece of her story, but today you're going to learn far more and be able to glean some life-changing insights from her example.

There is a balancing force within the universe that resides within all women.

When a woman feels beautiful, appreciated, and strong within herself, unbounded miracles begin to happen around her.

Diane Mariechild said, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” As men, we have to help create the conditions for the women in our lives to thrive. Because truly, nothing can give us more strength than the support of a woman who owns her real power.

There are a lot of valuable insights here for all women and all men, all mom and all dads, and all people who want to do something exceptional in their lives. On top of that, we're sharing some tips our family uses to eat healthy with all of the busy stuff going on, so this episode is jam-packed with goodness.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How the American fast food culture can be an addictive shock for foreigners.
• Why destiny can sometimes be found within the loving arms of a gym.
• How a cancer scare became a catalyst for change in our family's lives.
• What your body's "innate intelligence" has to do with healing.
• What triggered the shift in my career from working in a gym to helping people with chronic illnesses.
• Why doubt can sabotage the results in your healing.
• The weird reason that Anne makes the bed each morning (it works though!).
• What my wife's morning routine looks like.
• How Anne is able to switch gears between family, wife, and work roles so efficiently.
• What strategies Anne uses to feed the family healthy food with a busy lifestyle.
• What "back up plans" we have to eat the best food possible in a pinch.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * A Day In The Life Of Shawn - The Model Health Show * Family Fitness Ideas - The Model Health Show * Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Mini Superfoods Recipe Book <== Get your free recipe book right here!

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Legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant said, "It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters.” 

Great success is not a mere accident. Smart preparation is what tends to set incredible achievers apart from the rest of the pack. Having the audacity to create an intelligent plan can stack so many conditions in your favor that seems impossible to fail.

The trouble is, creating a plan and finding the right blueprint can be an arduous task if you haven’t been there before. If you haven’t seen what’s on the other side of the goal you’re chasing after, then mapping out the right steps to get there might be tricky. This is where a cornerman like Dr. Jeff Spencer steps in.

Dr. Spencer has had the opportunity to work along side and coach many of the greatest performers of our time. Olympic Champions and cultural icons alike, they have sought out his expertise to help them breakthrough and get to the next level.

It may have been breaking out of a slump, or it may have been creating a calculated plan of action. Regardless of what was needed, it’s well known on the champion’s playground that Dr. Jeff Spencer is the man to call.

I’m honored to share be able to share Dr. Spencer’s wisdom with you today. You are going to learn, without a doubt, that there is a specific blueprint (a Champion’s Blueprint!) that will help you to achieve all of your goals and reach your fullest potential. 

Benjamin Franklin stated simply that, “If you fail to prepare, then you are preparing to fail.” This is why what you’re about to learn today is so valuable. So, tune in, take good notes, and take full advantage!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Dr. Spencer came from extremely challenging conditions to being one of the most sought after coaches in the world.
• How Dr. Spencer discovered a formula that anyone could use to replicate success.
• Why some people do great in some areas of their life, but struggle in others.
• What 8 specific steps that every prolific performer goes through to achieve at their highest level.
• Why The Champion’s Blueprint begins with legacy.
• The critical keys people often miss when creating a vision of their ideal life.
• What an emotive force is and how it relates to goal achievement.
• Why simply having a positive mindset can be misleading.
• How preparation can make our biggest challenges seem easy.
• Why taking a smart inventory will help you to achieve your goals faster.
• The difference between Human Nature and Champion Nature.
• What happens when your greatest moments become your new normal.
• Why your growth and improvement can create negative kickback from your family and friends.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Shawn Stevenson on Instagram * DrJeffSpencer.com * The Champion's Blueprint Workshop <== See when the next one is available right here!

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Life today can seem more competitive than ever. Whether it's in your relationships, work, or even your health, there are so many options to choose from - and so many people fighting for the same things.

So, how do you stand out? How do you stack the conditions in your favor to get what you really want?

The answers to these questions could mean the difference between having the life that you want and having a life that's a continuous struggle. Because of this I wanted to find someone who truly exemplifies breaking through and capitalizing on opportunities. Not only that, I wanted to find someone who's passionate about giving back and sharing what they know, and that's why I connected with former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Blake.

Jeff not only has a great story and wisdom to share in getting ahead, but he also has great wisdom to share as far as long-term health and wellness.

You may already realize that many professional athletes take a downward turn in their health after their playing days are done. This is what happened to Jeff as well, but he found a way to turn it around quickly. He's here to share his insights with you in all of these fields and more. So just click play on the audio above or the video below, listen in, and enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• The surprising path that Jeff Blake took in getting to the NFL.
• How the environment we’re in deeply impacts our results in life.
• Why cutting away the excuses from our story can lead to big breakthroughs.
• How finding your unique niche can give you a huge competitive advantage.
• Why who you know often matters more than what you know (this is true whether we like it or not… so utilize it with integrity!)
• Why you need to stay ready for your opportunity when it presents itself.
• How to outsmart fear and perform at a higher level.
• What happens to a lot of athlete’s health after their playing days are over.
• The shocking number of professional football players that end up with brain damage.
• What secret health practices this former Pro Bowl quarterback uses to stay fit and healthy as he gets older.
• What impacts our health even more powerfully than our genetics.
• Why many professional athletes can be deficient in life skills.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Jackie Joyner-Kersee interview - The Model Health Show * I’m just here so I won’t get fined - NFL

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Some foods go above and beyond when it comes to nourishing the human body.

Thousands upon thousands of foods have some of the nutrients we need to sustain health, but many of the superfoods you’re about to learn about today come very close to having it all.

I have a deep affinity for many of these foods because they have helped to revolutionize my health. And I don’t say that lightly.

I’ve gained so much from utilizing these foods that it’s really hard to put to words. But the real game-changing insight for me was discovering, not just what superfoods to use, but how to actually get the most from them. That’s what today’s show is all about.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the #1 source of protein in the world is.
• What nutrient can help you to create better blood.
• The surprising compound that can trigger your body to produce more stem cells.
• Why you’ll want to reconsider taking your supplements in capsule form.
• What the colors in food actually indicate.
• Which common spice has powerful anti-cancer effects.
• How to increase the assimilation of the nutrients in your food.
• Important information about eggs that you need to know about!
• What superfood is clinically proven to help train your immune system.
• How to make the most powerful, health-giving drink ever.
• Some critical tea preparation tips that you need to know about.
• What category of superfoods has a direct impact on improving your thyroid function and metabolism.
• Why bananas are not even close to being a healthy source of potassium.
• What superfood has 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than oranges.
• What top antioxidant food also has powerful, positive hormone precursors.
• Where to find the most useable source of protein for the human body.
• Why your omega fatty acid ratios are so important.
• What biological transmutation is and why it’s so important for health.
• Why certain types of sugars are actually medicine (this is incredible!)
• How the doctrine of signatures works as nature’s nutrition “instruction booklet”.
• What unique food can help you to produce more human growth hormone.
• Which high fat food is great for your brain and also your energy levels.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!

* Perfect Spirulina

* Perfect Cordyceps

* Shroom TECH Sport

* Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show

* TEDx - How Chocolate Can Save The World

* Superfood Mini-Recipe Book 

Mahatma Ghandi's epic quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world," begins in your own home.

Our family, friends, and (most importantly) our children are mimicking and modeling us more than we know.

Science has proven that we are, in fact, a direct product of our environment. You can set up an environment that cultivates healthy automatically as a side effect. Or, on the flip side, you can unconsciously be setting up an environment that breeds low energy, obesity, and poor health if you're not careful.

Today's show is all about how to set things up in your life so that your family has the health, fitness, and vitality that they deserve. There are lots of fun ideas and insights here, so click play, enjoy, and put a few things into action!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why we all need to get plenty of "nutritious movement".
• The shocking amount of time that the average person spends sitting.
• The functions that mirror neurons have in our brains.
• What intuition really is.
• Why most people workout despite having kids.
• How parents end up compromising their health in order to facilitate their kid's activities.
• 9 different family fitness ideas that you can easily add in to your lives.
• How playground workouts can be fun for kids AND parents.
• How to utilize your local gym as your kids get older.
• What my 14-year old son has to say about growing up witnessing my focus on health.
• How "coopertition" works to improve the connection with your family fitness habits.
• 4 critical tips for involving your kids in family fitness.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! How Sitting Can Destroy Your Health - The Model Health Show Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman Shawn Stevenson on Instagram The Good Dad Project Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Website) <-- Check out our new show here! Interview with Chalene Johnson - The Model Health Show Interview with Bob Proctor - The Model Health Show

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There is a lot more to health than just looking good.

As a health & fitness expert, it may be grounds for impeachment to say that, but sometimes the reality of things can get off track when we're bombarded with so many messages telling us otherwise.

A fit body does not necessarily mean a healthy liver, clean blood, optimal brain function, and a properly functioning gastrointestinal tract among other things. There are millions of seemingly "fit" people that are significantly unhealthy when you see them from the inside out.

I know because I was one of these people...

When I was 16-years old I had a 6-pack, huge pecs, and could run a 4.4 40-yard dash. I looked and even performed at a high level, but inside I was a ticking time-bomb waiting to go off.

If you know my story then you know that by the age of just 20 I was diagnosed with a degenerative spinal disease that eventually led to a 50 pound weight, depression, and severe pain that had me on highly toxic painkillers for almost two and a half years of my life.

There was a bright light at the end of the tunnel for me, but for many others who've been mislead by the health & fitness industry, they are still struggling to find their way.

Well, we are working to make a huge shift in this today! You're about to get access to someone who is making tremendous strides in uniting the worlds of fitness and real health together. He doesn't claim to be perfect, nor does he want to be, but he has a model that has really worked for him, and now he's working to share it with the world.

Our guest today is IFBB physique pro Steve Cook. He has found that real health is not just what you look like on the outside, and it's not just about the right nutrition and exercise either. It's about something far deeper and more important that you're going to learn today, and I think that you're going to be totally blown away!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why people can get lost in only caring about their physical appearance.
• How health and fitness can be two totally separate things.
• How bodybuilding competitions can distort your self-image when you're not preparing for a show.
• Why you typically don't see many healthy, vibrant bodybuilders once they get older in age.
• What inspired Steve to really look into the meaning of happiness (this is powerful!)
• The very 1st thing you need to do when working to change your body.
• What type of exercises are most important for making great physical changes.
• How the amount of weight and reps you do can change your body in different ways.
• Whether or not women should be concerned about putting on mass when lifting heavy weights.
• What priority training is.
• The only time you should never do cardio.
• Why having a plan matters so much.
• Powerful tips about squats that you need to know about.
• Whether or not overtraining is something you should be concerned about.
• We you might want to include supersets in your fitness training.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Shawn Stevenson on Instagram Steve Cook on Instagram Steve Cook on YouTube Gretchen Rubin on The Model Health Show The Only Time You Should Never Do Cardio Drew Manning on The Model Health Show

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Your life is like a wheel.

There are so many different components that come together to create your own personal "circle of life" (cue the Lion King Music!).

These components are: Your health - your family and relationships - your career/work or mission - your finances - and your spiritual health and contribution.

Life is not complete without the growth and development in all of these areas. The problem is, we are usually very off balance in one or the other based on where we are in our life.

Your body might be banging, but your finances are in the toilet. You might have awesome relationships, but you're simultaneously struggling in your career. So, you see, your "circle of life" (your wheel) is usually pretty jagged and bumpy because of some parts being up and some parts being down... and this is what leads to a very bumpy ride in life.

The truth is, life will have it's ups and downs, but there can be a lot more smooth sailing if you're able to grow gracefully and consistently in all areas. The question really is: How do you do it? And today, I have the perfect person to show you exactly how it's done.

Many years ago I was sitting with my then girlfriend (now my wife... yep, I scored!) and we were watching this film that my amazing mother-in-law said we HAVE to watch...

I honestly wasn't very interested in watching it... I had so much going on with trying to figure out how to structure my client's programs and even how I was going to pay my rent.

We clicked play, and something unexpected happened.

A man named Bob Proctor came on the screen with this confidence, grace, and sense of knowing that I'd never experienced before. I hung on his every word, and whatever this man had figured out, I wanted to know it too!

The film broke down the hidden, but extremely real world of quantum mechanics. Not in a, "you'd better put on your pocket protector way", but in a real world "I get this" way that made me realize something profound.

I realized in that moment what I had always known intuitively my entire life... That I matter. That I'm special. That I'm here to share the unique gifts that I have. That I am influencing the world around me (for the good and the not-so-good) based on the predominant thoughts that I'm carrying around in my mind.

Bob told me that day, "If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand."

The science in the film really spoke to my man-brain. The message in the film really spoke to my heart.

Today I'm beyond honored to say that I have Bob Proctor on my show to be able to share him with you. In my mind him connecting with me is a result of hard work and effort. In my heart him connecting with me is a result of how powerful we all our to attract into our life the people, things, and resources we need to make the life we want a reality. Buckle in tight, because this is powerful!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why your results in life depend on your "inner game".
• What book transformed Bob's life over 50 years ago that he still reads today.
• Why you can never truly enjoy something without sharing it.
• How financial health impacts your health overall.
• How contribution can radically improve your finances (it worked for me too!)
• The most important and useful skill that's not being taught in schools today.
• Why kids are able to learn so much more than they are often given credit for.
• Why you need to get straight A's WAY after your schooling days are over.
• What acceptance REALLY means and why it's so powerful in your life.
• Why listening is a critical skill for success (and why many of us are doing it wrong!)
• How every-single-person is a leader in one way or another.
• Why improving your leadership capacity is so important.
• Whether or not someone is a "producer" or an "almost".
• How your self-image is actually formed.
• What you must do to transform your self-image.
• Why you should NEVER try to lose weight again (this is powerful!)
• What your #1 driving force really is (whether you realize it or not!)
• Why most people are programmed NOT to have longevity and what you can do to change that.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Think & Grow Rich Man Search For Meaning Developing a Champion's Mindset - with Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Model Health Podcast The ABC's of Success <== Pick up Bob's new book right here now!

 

Our health resides in a delicate balance.   Each and every day, the actions we take are leading us towards health or away from health depending upon the decisions we make.   One week of "dirty bulking" or "falling off the wagon" can cause tremendous harm to our bodies that science is just starting to understand. No matter how healthy you may be, if you and I start guzzling strawberry sodas by the case for a week and go in to get our blood work done, we'd both likely be diagnosed with pre-diabetes pretty easily... and this is just in one week!   Now, what if we were to stretch that out, say, six months? And this time, not guzzling strawberry sodas (strawberry was obviously my favorite), but instead simply consuming the processed, "wholesome" package foods that much of our society subsides on... what do you think would happen with our health?   Well, my guest today knows exactly what will happen, because he had the courage to put this experiment to the test.   Our guest today is New York Times bestselling author Drew Manning. He was an extremely fit guy who took the Pepsi Challenge (literally) and transformed his life in the most surprising way. His journey, from being a lifelong fit person, to packing on the fat like he was getting paid for it, to becoming incredibly fit again, became a real phenomenon that inspired countless people all over the world to take on their own journey to fit, and the results have been mind-blowing.   You're about to learn from Drew exactly how he put on major fat in just six months, and exactly how he shed it all off again in another six months.   You're going to learn about the inner battle that happens when you're working to get back in shape, and some powerful insights to help you (or someone you love) to conquer them.   What stands out about Drew is his heart, which I'm sure you'll pick up on today. I'm truly honored to have him on and to be able to share this with you. Enjoy, listen with your head and your heart, and put these things into action for yourself. In this episode you'll discover:

• Why personal experience trumps everything.
• Why never having a weight issue created a separation between Drew and his clients.
• How Drew’s wife surprisingly contributed to his 70 pound weight gain (this is funny!)
• What foods Drew chose to eat that caused him to gain 70 pounds in just 6 months.
• Why the foods Drew ate changed the way his body operated.
• How it can be hard NOT to exercise.
• How exercise bulimia compares to a positive habit of exercise.
• How Drew’s weight gain began to affect the relationship with his wife.
• Why sleep apnea can lead to overeating and a drastic decrease in energy.
• How your energy and mood impacts your life overall.
• The huge revelation Drew had about why people become comfortable being unhealthy.
• Why the mental and emotional aspects of weight loss are far more important than any weight loss program.
• How drinking soda drastically impacted Drew’s mind and body.
• What one of the biggest causes of overeating is (and how to avoid it!)
• Some of the important things people need to do when recovering from food addictions and working to transform their health.
• How accountability can help you make breakthroughs in your health and fitness goals.
• The radical transformation Drew made within 30 days of his weight loss journey (with a change in his diet alone!)
• What Dr. Oz had to say about Drew’s liver health due to his 70 pound weight gain.
• The startling impact that being overweight had on Drew’s confidence in the gym.
• Why Drew chose to workout “smarter” instead of longer (the results speak for themselves!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Water And Hydration Masterclass - Model Health Podcast * Fit2Fat2Fit.com * Top 15 Ways To Do HIIT For Fat Loss - Model Health Podcast * Drew Manning on Twitter * Drew Manning on Instagram

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Nutrition isn't just about what you eat.

Sure, the food you eat gives you nourishment, but the things you drink, the things you put on your skin, the sunlight you receive, the movement you engage in, and many other factors all add to how you "feed" yourself on a daily basis.

Recently we've discovered in science that one of the the most critical nutrients for human health is bioavailable magnesium. We've also discovered that the best way to get it is not by eating common foods or oral supplementation.

Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical processes within the human body. That means that there are over 300 things that your body can't do, or can't do sufficiently, when you're deficient in this key mineral.

The big problem is, upwards of 80 percent of the population is deficient in magnesium. And, according to our guest, upwards of 100 percent of people are deficient if they are not actively doing things to get their magnesium levels up.

Our guest today is Ian Clark, and he is one of the foremost experts in the world on magnesium, as well as many other things that create optimal health for the human body.

Ian has impacted my life personally in a powerful way. Since the very first time I used the magnesium product he pioneered many years ago, I've been using it almost every day since. It travels with me, it's by my bedside, and it has given me noticeable benefits that I would rather not live without :).

Today you're going to learn the inside scoop about magnesium supplementation, and it just might surprise you like it did me so many years ago. You're also going to learn about a superfood that might possibly be the most potent, complete source of nutrition in the world. Let's go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why understanding epigenetics is the real key to avoiding chronic illnesses.
• Why magnesium might be the most important mineral for your health.
• What incredible functions magnesium has in your body.
• How ATP - the energy currency of the human body - relies on magnesium.
• What problems may arise by taking oral magnesium supplements (you need to know this!)
• Why magnesium is so important for great sleep quality.
• The shocking facts about marine phytoplankton.
• The surprising nutrient profile found in marine phytoplankton.
• Why I don't use a multivitamin.
• How Oceans Alive marine phytoplankton is actually ALIVE.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Sleep Smarter * EASE Magnesium <= Exclusive 10% off for The Model Health Show listeners! * Marine Phytoplankton <= Exclusive 10% off for The Model Health Show listeners!

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Knowledge is not power.   Though we've been inundated with the idea that knowledge is power, it's simply not true.   What good is knowledge if we don't use it?   The knowledge we acquire through our life experiences, through education, through study and introspection, have all the potential power in the world. But, it's just that, potential power, until you decide to do something with it.   When knowledge is applied, that's when change can happen. That's when the metaphorical mountains can be moved. That's when life as we know it is changed.   So, from this day forward you'll know that knowledge APPLIED is power, and taking action on the things you've learned is the key to having the results you truly want.   To help anchor this in, and to help all of us become skilled at applying the things we learn, we brought on the phenomenal Jairek Robbins.   Jairek is a bestselling author and success coach who has been fortunate enough to take a masterclass on being surrounded by a lot of knowledge, but not doing anything with it.   He's learned what holds himself and the rest of us back from doing the things necessary to get the results we want in our lives. Get ready because the tips and insights he's sharing today are absolutely game-changing. In this episode you'll discover:

• What the 33 percent rule is and how it can revolutionize your relationships.
• How people can have radically different views of the same situation.
• What triggered Jairek to finally make changes to his life to become successful and healthy.
• Why even if you're not ready for something, it can still "soak in" and help you.
• What the critical piece of "knowing" something really is.
• How humans can actually walk on fire (what it means and my experience doing it!)
• How your mind and emotions can powerfully affect your physiology.
• Why being emotionally broken and poor can break down your body.
• How you can create and live your own perfect day.
• How to work towards changing your body while still appreciating the one you have.
• What two types of people there are when it comes to goal setting (which one are you?)
• Why you'd better celebrate any progress you make.
• The real reasons that we don't follow through even when we KNOW what to do.

Items mentioned in this episode include:  * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Jairek's TEDx video * Jaime Tardy - Eventual Millionaire * JairekRobbins.com * LiveItBook.com   Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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Do you allow yourself to want what you really want?

Most of us are stuck between our deepest desires and what society believes are the right things for us.

We all have desires. We all have a calling from our mind, body, and soul that's always nudging us in the right direction if we choose to listen to them.

The challenge today is that many of us have become hard of hearing when it comes to the communication from within.

It's true. If you are able to really listen to your body it will tell you exactly what he or she needs (thank today's guest we're no longer going to refer to your body as an "it").

You already have everything you need to get you where you want to go. It's just about deciphering the messages in your cravings so that you can be free to live a life that's truly worthy of you. That's what today's episode is all about.

Today we are fortunate to have on bestselling author Alex Jamieson so help us crack the code on cravings, and help us to understand our innermost desires. Alex has literally written the book on understanding our cravings. I was blown away when I read it, and had many ah-ha moments myself. She's about to share some game-changing tips and insights with you, so click play, enjoy, and make sure to take her Cravings Quiz after the show right here.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How your body's needs and desires can change based on your life conditions.
• What low libido can be an early warning sign for.
• What your #1 driving force really is (this is powerful!)
• Why food creates so much of an emotional response for us.
• How getting fat is strangely forbidden in our culture.
• What the 4 root causes of any craving are.
• The stunning myth about emotional eating.
• Why some of the qualities we want in our lives we look for in food instead.
• How we can have food and happiness "amnesia".
• How our senses can help us to connect with a memory and change our state of being.
• Why dieting and dating can be connected.
• Some surprising benefits of masturbation (you heard that right!)
• Why the relationship with your body is the foundation for a truly great life.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Super Size Me * Mindset Makeover and Food Separatism with Alex Jamieson - Model Health Podcast * The Happiness Project with Gretchen Rubin - Model Health Podcast * AlexandraJamieson.com * WomenFoodAndDesire.com * Cravings Quiz <== Get Access to Alex's free cravings quiz right here!

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Peter Block said, "Why do anything if it is not going to be great?" Each and every day, many of us wake up, going through the motions, and have unknowingly selected a life of mediocrity.

Getting to (and through) the things we want in our life is a product of knowing how to manage ourselves. It's not about managing time. Time is just going to happen... You can't do anything about time. You can't "manage" it. But, what you can do is manage yourself, and by doing so you'll get more done than you ever thought possible.

That's what this episode is all about.

If you want a great life, you're going to need to accomplish more than you are right now. It's the nature of the world we live in. Getting things done, being productive, it's the language of success in the environment we are a part of.

Though we are living in new times, it's actually the past where you'll find the greatest tools to utilize your mind, body, and energy to achieve more than you ever have.

Your paleolithic ancestors had a few things mastered that we have appeared to lose sight of. Your brain, even though it can operate a smart phone at the speed of light, is not much different (if at all) than your paleo relatives. Some of the most powerful things you're about to learn are how to leverage the way your brain is actually wired up, how to put successful activities on automatic, and how to eliminate the distractions that trip so many of us up.

After listening, remember that you can get access to the video and slides from this episode, plus my productivity checklist right here. This episode was inspired by my recent presentation at Paleo f(x), so I hope you enjoy it and takeaway lots of value to create better days and a better life from this day forward.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why being highly productive is so difficult in our world today.
• The #1 thing you need to do starting RIGHT NOW to radically increase your productivity.
• Why specialization was once critical to the survival of humanity.
• How myelin in your brain works to make you more or less efficient.
• The shocking truth about multitasking.
• How to utilize chunking to improve the way your brain works to get more done.
• How to get more done in your day by working LESS.
• What practice great athletes to great surgeons use to improve their results.
• How repetition actually works to strengthen your brain.
• Why rest and recreation is so important to productivity.
• What major differences in stress our ancestors had from what we experience today (this is powerful!)
• What one of the core causes of anxiety is.
• What your overall stress load consists of.
• How to decrease your stress hormones by 20 percent in less than two minutes.
• How to make your work look and feel more like play.
• Why sleep is such a huge determinant of your productivity.
• Why you might want to reconsider breakfast if you want to perform at a higher level.
• 4 tips to help you get the most out of intermittent fasting.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Master Your Mindset With Prince Ea - Model Health Podcast * A Day In The Life Of Shawn - Model Health Podcast * The Miracle Morning With Hal Elrod - Model Health Podcast * Natural Treatments For Depression - Model Health Podcast * Boost Testosterone Naturally - Model Health Podcast * Stress: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly * SleepSmarterBook.com * The Wild Diet With Able James - Model Health Podcast * Productivity Bonuses <== Get the video from today's episode and the Model Health Productivity Checklist right here!

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Confidence is everything.

Confidence is the sole underpinning of every action we take in our lives. Truly, we wouldn't do anything if we didn't believe, even a little bit, that we will succeed in making it happen.

Confidence does not mean that you don't have fear. This is the big mistake that trips most people up.

Fear is natural. Fear is normal. Fear is actually the foundation on which incredible confidence can be built. Without fear we may not take something seriously and truly prepare. Without confidence there is no action at all.

If anyone knows a thing or two about building confidence, it's New York Times bestselling author Chalene Johnson. She's built an empire from the ground up, in multiple highly competitive industries, looking fear in the face the whole way.

Today she's here to share her most powerful secrets for building your self-confidence and self-love. Some of these tips may surprise you, but you definitely can't argue with the results.

She is also going to share a powerful exercise that will help you figure out the perfect workout for yourself. When I did the exercise I was surprised what came up, but it put a huge smile on my face and lots of excitement because it made perfect sense.

Chalene is a phenomenon, and I'm truly honored to be able to share this with you. But, remember, the tips don't work unless you work it. So, take action on what you learn so that you can see the results firsthand for yourself!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the word "holistic" really means.
• What success really looks like "behind the scenes".
• How Chalene took action to solve a problem in the fitness industry.
• What a "Soulmate Workout" is and how to find yours.
• How your perception determines whether exercise is a punishment or reward.
• Why Chalene doesn't diet down for exercise videos.
• Why you might want to research before you choose a workout.
• A powerful exercise to connect with the fitness that fits you.
• Why self-love is more critical than people realize.
• How to break away from negative self-talk.
• Why your brain is hardwired to look for problems.
• How to build your self-confidence (and how it can go wrong!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Increase Your Health & Happiness Thermostat With Gretchen Rubin * The Chalene Show (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Build Your Tribe Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * ChaleneJohnson.com

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There's a wonderful quote from James Openheim that says, "The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet."

This statement speaks to the reality that many of us live in in which we constantly seek happiness "someday" once our prerequisites for happiness are met.

Once I get the right job I'll be happy. Once I get the right partner I'll be happy. Once I graduate I'll be happy. Once I make more money I'll be happy. Once I start a family I'll be happy. Once my kids are grown and successful I'll be happy. Once I retire I'll be happy.

These are just some of the things that we'll tell ourselves (often unconsciously) that set the thermostat for exactly how happy we'll be in our day-to-day lives.

The harsh reality is this:

None of these things will intrinsically bring you happiness, and ALL of these things come along with issues, challenges, and conditions of their own that will likely cause you to push happiness off, yet again, to the future.

If your emotional state is always based on your circumstances, life has an interesting way of pushing things off and continuing to dangle the happiness carrot in front of your face, even when you get what you think you really wanted.

Bottomline, happiness is a choice, a practice, and moldable system within itself. It's a feeling you always have access to. And there are certain things you can do in your life, starting now, to boost the level of your happiness thermostat.

Today you're going to hear from Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Happiness Project.

She's made happiness a study, and it's paying off big time for people young, old, and everywhere in between. You can be happier now, and she's going to share the proven tips to help you do it.

But why does boosting our level of happiness matter anyway? Well, according to the research, happier people tend to be more successful, they tend to have better relationships, they tend to have better health and fitness, and they tend to be of greater service in their communities and the world at large.

To make it simple, it's just a little bit easier to take action in our lives when we have a happy disposition. It's not true in 100 percent of the situations in our lives, but feeling good definitely gives us an edge.

Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." It's time for you to take the power of your own happiness in your hands and truly enjoy the health and happiness you deserve.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why health and happiness are intimately connected.
• How we can get a surprising boost of joy from clearing out clutter.
• How utilizing the sense of smell can instantly boost happiness.
• Why sleep deprivation can be a big trigger for negative emotions.
• How your body can get a "second wind" of energy even when you're tired.
• Whether or not your level of happiness is genetic.
• Why negative emotions are extremely important for happiness (if you use them correctly!)
• How happiness relates to contribution.
• How novelty and new challenges can impact your happiness.
• What you can do to push through barriers you're faced with on your road to happiness.
• How structuring your day a certain way can bring you more happiness.
• Why playtime is vital to your health.
• Whether or not money can actually buy happiness (this may surprise you!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Better Than Before - by Gretchen Rubin Sleep Smarter - by Shawn Stevenson Happier With Gretchen Rubin (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) 4 Steps To Fast Track Your Results - Model Health Podcast GretchenRubin.com

 

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The formula for fitness is pretty simple:

Eat good food + Get plenty of movement + Sleep like you're getting paid for it = The body and health you desire

Of course, there can be some more variables thrown in the mix, like hormones and environmental toxicity, but for the most part it's as simple as this.

Being that it's so simple, why is it that so many people are struggling to have the body and health that they want? It's not complicated to have what we want at first glance... but what makes it complicated is something far more mighty than the power of food or exercise.

What trumps everything is the power of your mind.

It's the inner game that determines your outer game. It's your mental and emotional fitness that truly determines your outer health and fitness. This is where the real shifts need to happen. And that's what today's show is all about.

If we're going to live a great life, then we can't just stop at the acquisition of a great body. What about phenomenal relationships? What about a satisfying career? What about abundant finances and resources to do the things you want in your life?

All of this matters. And all of this is a result of developing the real mental and emotional fitness to make it happen. You can have, do and be practically anything you want. It starts right now by using these strategies to live the life you truly deserve!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why the formula for having great health is simple, yet most people can't do it.
• Why the negative voice in your head can actually teach you a lot.
• How simply moving forward can create huge momentum for you.
• Why doing things beyond the edge of your capability is so transformative.
• How looking back on your life can be extremely beneficial OR extremely depressing.
• How to instantly shift the perception about your past and make it more valuable.
• How to get decades of experience in just a matter of days.
• What some of the most successful people in the world do that others are afraid of.
• What surprising thing our brains do automatically when we're talking with other people (this is incredible!)
• How cells found in the human heart can tell us a lot about our emotional wellness.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Talent Code * How To Improve Your Memory And Read Faster - Model Health Podcast * Sharknado

 

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There are four words in the human language that are destroying people's lives everyday.

To realize what these four words are, we have to first realize that we are not a victim of our circumstances, but rather a victim of our own beliefs that are playing havoc in our minds.

One of the biggest issues with achieving what we want is a misdirected self-confidence.

There is a big difference between a healthy self-assuredness and being closed-minded to something that could change your life. Those four extremely dangerous words in the human language are:

"I already know that."

The insight about these four dangerous words was one of the most powerful things that bestselling author and renown Success Coach Hal Elrod said to me during our conversation.

He's speaking of a universal truth that all of us can ignore from time-to-time.

When we feel like we've already mastered something, or that we've "got it handled", or that it's old news and not what we need, we immediately shut ourselves off from the possibility of new growth and success.

The reality is, we may think we already know something, but if we're not applying it in our lives then it's really just a theory. It's not something we truly know.

Knowledge is not power. The application of knowledge is power. So today you're going to learn how to apply the things you want on a consistent basis to lead you to the life you truly deserve.

Hal is an amazing teacher with an amazing story, and knows firsthand the value of having a daily strategy for success and consistent execution. This can be a real game-changer to say the least. So, grab a notebook, listen in, and find out how creating miracle days begins with creating Miracles Mornings.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How challenges and setbacks can lead to better results in your life.
• Why getting your shoes from Payless can eventually make you rich.
• How Hal survived a devastating car accident where he was pronounced dead for 6 minutes.
• How Hal's attitude in the hospital enabled him to walk again when the doctors said it was not going to happen.
• What the "5-Minute Rule" is and why it's so effective for getting through challenges.
• How acceptance of what is can unlock the door to success and happiness.
• Why you must line up your LC (Life Conditions) and BP (BluePrint) for true life fulfillment.
• What exercise has to do with success in business and other areas of life.
• What The Miracle Morning is and how to create your own each day.
• What the 6 Life SAVERS are.
• Why some of the most surprising financial success icons attribute their results to meditation.
• The #1 mistake people make with visualization.
• A clinically proven way to increase your focus.
• What blocks most people from real success in their lives.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Miracle Morning <= Get the book right here! * 5 Minute Journal * HalElrod.com * The Miracle Morning Group on Facebook

 

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It's called a medical paradox....

According to Harvard Medical School, despite an ever growing arsenal of powerful drugs and a deeper understanding of asthma symptoms, more people are dying from the disease than ever.

It's depressing effects hit hardest in the millions of children that are living with asthma. There are over 7 million children with asthma in the U.S. alone, and that number is growing steadily each day.

Einstein said, "We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them." So, to find a real solution for asthma, we have to step outside the conventional paradigm that is (admittedly) failing anyway.

There are numerous natural treatments for asthma that are proven to be effective, but you may never hear about them if you don't know the right place to look.

We are moving past the isolation-based thinking of finding more treatments for asthma symptoms and, instead, working intelligently to remove the underlying cause of the disease itself.

That's what today's powerhouse episode is all about. We're talking eliminating inflammation, reseting your immune system, plus a whole lot more.

This one can save lives and eliminate a whole lot of emergency room visits, so please remember to share!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Shocking statistics about the rapid growth of asthma.
• Why conventional medicine is baffled by the growth of asthma-related deaths.
• What an asthma attack looks and feels like.
• What primary triggers cause the nervous system to generate asthma symptoms.
• How I overcame my struggles with asthma and seasonal hay fever.
• What the main cause of asthma really is.
• How immune system function is directly related to asthma symptoms.
• The 5 steps to reverse and treat asthma naturally.
• How food allergies and food sensitivities are linked to asthma.
• What The Big 4 Culprits behind food allergies are.
• How autoimmune conditions are related to gut health.
• What foods to pull out to reduce inflammation and eliminate asthma symptoms.
• What roll mucus plays in our health and how it can go wrong.
• Shocking research showing that a certain type of milk can help reduce asthma issues.
• What environmental factors can trigger asthma symptoms.
• What foods and supplements help to prevent asthma symptoms.
• The #1 ranked botanical for treating asthma.
• Why omega 3 fatty acids have such a powerful impact on asthma.
• What frontline things you can do when asthma symptoms start to manifest.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Medical Paradox - Asthma Doctors Puzzled - NY Times * Lose The Wheat, Lose The Weight With Dr. William Davis - Model Health Podcast * 7 Tips To Influence Friends & Family To Live Healthier - Model Health Podcast * What Are The Dangers Of Soy? * Helion Fx Omega <= Omega 3 Supplement -- Helion ProFloraS <= Probiotic supplement * Health Benefits Of Magnesium * 8 Steps To A Healthy Pregnancy And Birthing Process - Model Health Podcast

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Wisdom comes when knowledge meets real world application.

To have the results you want in your life, in any area, we have to step out of our boundaries and put what we “know” into action.

You don’t want to be the person who always says, “I know that already” or “I know what to do” but you aren’t actually doing it.

If you go through life chronically accumulating data, and always waiting for the perfect moment to do something, you become the equivalent of a human filing cabinet.

The perfect time is RIGHT NOW!

You have everything inside of you to take you to the next level and beyond, it’s just a matter of having the right strategy for instant breakthroughs, and this is what today’s episode is all about.

It’s also our 100th episode!

So, to celebrate with us, I ask that you share this on Facebook, Twitter, or email it to someone you care about today to give them an extra boost on achieving the life they deserve as well. Let’s go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why it's important to "stand on the shoulders of giants."
• How our lives are just like a movie.
• What "allowing" has to do with people influencing our lives (this is important!)
• 4 critical steps to taking control of your life.
• One of the most disempowering actions most people take everyday (stop doing this and you'll have so much opportunity in your life!)
• How a decision I made in high school almost destroyed my life.
• The 3 things that taking responsibility for your circumstances can do in your life.
• How asking the right questions can help you to have quick breakthroughs.
• What you can learn from a man who went from being homeless to being a billionaire.
• What quantum theory has to do with your success in life.
• How your thoughts are scientifically proven to affect the world around you.
• The only diet that you should ever be on (this may surprise you!)
• The #1 way to gain confidence in your skills and talents.
• How to quickly overcome the fear of presenting in front of people.
• Why many people unconsciously reject their own value and self-worth.
• A simple exercise to find out what your biggest talents are.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Max Planck - Quantum theory  * How To Find Fulfillment And Purpose In Your Life

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Food matters. It matters a lot.

The food that you eat affects the way you feel, affects the way you think, and affects the way your body and mind are created.

Truly, there are few things more important than the foods you choose to invest in.

The food you eat is going to become a part of you are… and this is where you’ll find your opportunity to choose exactly what you’re made of.

Today we have the incredible opportunity to hear from someone who’s seen the power of food first hand.

Rich Roll is a bestselling author, host of a wildly popular health & fitness podcast, and named by Men’s Fitness as one of the Top 25 Fittest Guys in the World.

Rich has seen the transformation of his mind and body directly by changing the food he was eating. He is now inspiring thousands upon thousands of people worldwide, and today you’re going to learn why his message is so powerful.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Rich turned around a life of drugs and alcohol and became a leading voice in the field of health.
• Why an unbelievable experience with his wife's health became a catalyst for change in his life.
• How juicing and fasting can have an incredible impact on our health (you've got to hear these stories!)
• What an Ultraman Race is.
• What the underlying cause of fibroid tumors are.
• A powerful insight about pain and how it can be beneficial to you.
• How the idea of perfection can hinder your progress.
• How to instantly generate more momentum in your health practices.
• What all popular, effective diets have in common.
• Why The Plant Power Way is so beneficial no matter what dietary guidelines you follow.
• What the real benefits of raw foods are (this is powerful!)
• What biophotons are and how it relates to our DNA.
• How to upgrade your pasta dishes (it's amore!)
• Powerful strategies to help your kids and loved ones eat healthier.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Rich Roll Podcast * Hormone Reset With Dr. Sara Gottfried - Model Health Podcast * Shawn Stevenson on Instagram * Healthy Eating Tips For Kids & Family - Model Health Podcast * RichRoll.com <-- Get bonuses along with Rich's book until April 28th! * Rich Roll (Instagram / Twitter)

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There is a quote from Robert Fritz that says, "If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is compromise."

Most of us are living a life of compromise. We may desire deeply to get out of it, but often times we just don't know how.

Focusing on what seems "possible" for you is the most guaranteed way to live a life of mediocrity. But, if you're honest with yourself, and look deep inside your soul, you'll remember that you were destined for something much greater.

I promise you, you're never too old, or too young, to start. You are never lacking the resources to make your dreams come true. Yet, you may be lacking something else. And that's what today's show is about.

On this episode we have on gold-medal winning Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Not only was Jackie voted by Sports Illustrated (and many other publications) to be the greatest female athlete of the 20th century, but she helped shift the minds of an entire generation by the way she did it.

Jackie is, in many ways, the epitome of breaking through what seems to be possible or reasonable. Her story, as you'll learn, is ripe with difficulties, poor conditions, and often insurmountable odds.

To learn the insights from someone like Jackie is truly priceless, and a gift for us all. You're about to learn how she was able to breakthrough and tap into her potential, and (more importantly) how you'll be able to do the same thing.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How one of the greatest athletes in history responded to finishing dead last in her early competitions.
• Why having a good mentor doesn't mean having someone who will agree with you.
• Who inspired Jackie to excel and what drove her to attend UCLA.
• Why having a healthy confidence is important (but not going overboard).
• Why positive self-talk is critical to high levels of success.
• How you can learn valuable lessons from the failures in your life.
• Why you should always shoot for a goal BEYOND what you want.
• How to maintain your health and fitness as you progress in age.
• Why looking at exercise as a form of punishment (like many people do) is a huge barrier to success.
• A major reason people are not exercising regularly (we are calling people out!)
• Some of the surprising benefits of walking.
• Why resourcefulness is far more valuable than having certain resources.
• How storytelling can help to motivate and transform the lives of so many people.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Talent Code * JJK Foundation

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There is a wonderful quote that says, "People will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg."

It's the things that we do, not our wishful thinking, that makes the biggest difference in the lives of those around us and the world at large. This motivated me to take you into my world and show you what I do, step-by-step, on a daily basis.

In this powerful episode, I'll take you through my morning routine, my work week, and even a tour of how my exercise and nutrition are mapped out during the day.

One of the biggest things you'll discover is that, for my work week, I do something called "chunking" to super-charge my focus, keep my energy high, and get more done in a day than most people get done in a week.

To give you a quick example, there was a time when I would be working from 8am to 8 pm going from writing an important article, to seeing a few clients, to giving a presentation somewhere, to writing some more later in the day. All the while trying to maintain my nutrition and exercise habits.

It was a stressful time to say the least.

I constantly had to shift gears in my mind to be in an optimal place for many different things. I could do it. But I definitely could have done things better.

Today, because I've made the decision to cut away a lot of the clutter and "chuck" my time into specific things on specific days, I'm able to "get in the zone" on a consistent, daily basis and accomplish much more than I ever have before.

Time for work, creating, teaching, exercise, family time, and even my favorite activities are all done with ease and grace. You're about to learn how I do it, plus the powerful daily rituals I use to set the template for it all.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How creating certain habits can make it difficult to get out of shape.
• Why habits generally have a negative connotation.
• What time I start my day (and how it relates to my kids and being of service to the world).
• Why it's important to take an "inner bath" each morning.
• When to take your probiotics (the best time of day and why).
• How to ensure that you're regularly eliminating wastes from your body.
• Why meditation is so valuable.
• What my meditation practice consists of.
• Why so many people struggle to breathe properly and simple breathing exercises you can use.
• How your facial expression can change your mood.
• The real value that visualization has on your life.
• Why exercising in the morning can help you sleep better at night.
• What the benefits of contrast showers are (this is super valuable!)
• What the best breakfast for fat loss and energy is.
• Why "sleeping in" can cause problems with your energy and motivation.
• How to optimize things with your pre- and post-workout nutrition.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Small Secrets To Stay Mentally Focused With Shawn Stevenson - SPI With Pat Flynn * A Day In The Life - SPI With Pat Flynn * Sleep Smarter Book * Hydration & Water Masterclass - Model Health Podcast * Improve Your DIgestion, Assimilation, And Elimination - Model Health Podcast * Strengthen Your Body Image - Model Health Podcast * My Favorite Rebounder * Get Your Body Organized With Kelly Starrett - Model Health Podcast * Access To My Daily Schedule <-- Meal pics, current exercise program and more right here! * Benefits Of Massage - Model Health Podcast * The Good Dad Project * Paleo f(x) Conference 2015

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All diets are not created equal. Every day, billions of people all over the world are partaking in one form of diet or another. Many out of conscious effort. Many out of necessity.

No matter what your particular diet beliefs are, there are some specific tenets that are now well known to contribute to the health and function of the human body. If food and diet were as simple as getting certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and other nutrients, then someone would have come up with an effective pill for that a long time ago. But that's not the real story of diet and food.

Food is something far beyond the nutrients (or lack thereof) that you are getting from it. Real food, itself, is a source of infinite intelligence that knows how to interact with the human body in a way that no pill never can. Even deeper, food is about family, food is about emotion, food is about relationships, foods is about social acceptance. If you want to know the real value of diet and food, then Abel James is the man to talk to.

On today's episode we are going to dive into the misconceptions surrounding diets, and hone in on what is truly important. We are going to uncover what The Wild Diet really is, and why it's important to have at least a portion of your own daily diet be on the wild side.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What immunomodulators are (and why you need them).
• How healthy, thin people are able to feast and not get fat (keyword is healthy!)
• A quick, easy win almost anyone can achieve at breakfast time.
• How fasting impacts your metabolism (this might shock you!)
• Why health and nutrition is actually a lot easier than people think.
• What sneaky marketing tactics food companies use to promote foods as "healthy" (I guarantee you've been a victim of this.)
• How to create your dinner plate using The Wild Diet principles.
• Why plant foods are so very important in your diet.
• Simple tips to ensure you're eating healthier food more often.
• How food impacts us on a deeper level (emotionally, mentally, spiritually - with science to back it up!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Fat Burning Man Show (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * www.WildDietBook.com * Fat Burning Man - Website

 

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How can something so soft, so comforting, and so unsuspecting be the cause of many of the health problems running rampant in our society today? And if our ancestors ate bread, and built civilizations on it without consequence, then how can it be bad for us now?

All of these questions and more are about to be answered in this interview with the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling book Wheat Belly, Dr. William Davis.

Wheat, though a staple in our modern life, has grown in use and variation without assumption. Wheat has gone "Hollywood" and expanded out from the bread game into thousands of cereals, every baked good imaginable (I was a fan of Wheat's appearance in the Hostess Ding Dong myself), and countless other items have featured wheat in a supporting roll (like medications, beauty products, and even supplements, just to name a few). Truly, wheat is everywhere.

So, when did wheat begin showing signs that its ego got too big and it was now causing massive harm? Well, the research dates as far back as 10,000 years when the birthing of agriculture took hold. Humans began staying in one place, monocropping (mainly wheat), and genetic manipulation of wheat first peeks out its lightly toasted face.

With this shift to monocropping and agriculture came startling evidence in human remains. More degenerative bone diseases, a smaller physical stature, as well as evidence of other chronic illnesses like cancer were on the rise.

Now, things were still not nearly as volatile as today because whole foods were still the basis of the diet. Unlike the heavily processed frankenfoods of today. You wouldn't have seen a Cinnabon, a box of Frosted Mini-Wheats, or a double-stuffed crust deep dish pizza anywhere in sight. Wheat has gone from a bit of a problem, to a flat out flagrant food pyramid bully.

You're going to be shocked when you find out just how wheat is contributing to weight gain, hormone problems, and even autoimmune diseases. Today you're going to learn important information that will likely change your life forever.

Time to find out how to rise above the Wheat Belly, supercharge your energy, and live a longer, healthier life.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the #1 antioxidant food is (by a long shot!)
• How healthcare has turned diseases into profit and procedure opportunities.
• What originally compelled Dr. William Davis to pull wheat out of his patient's diets.
• How a non-celiac patient completed cured her ulcerative colitis by following Dr. Davis' advice.
• What type of relationship you should have with your doctor (this is critical!)
• How high blood sugar can lead to a myriad of diseases.
• How a protein found in wheat called gliadin can lead to autoimmune diseases.
• What compounds found in wheat amplify your appetite and cause you to overeat.
• How wheat germ agglutinin can block the function of your satiety hormone leptin.
• Where the term obesogens come from (the perfect foods to make you fat).
• Why wheat can make you store fat faster than pure table sugar (this is shocking!)
• Why learned helplessness can prevent you from losing weight no matter what you do.
• How modern day wheat has been mutated (this is NOT what your ancestors ate!)
• How wheat helps create extremely inflammatory visceral fat.
• Why wheat and related grains can lead to estrogen-related health problems (from fibroid tumors to man-boobs).
• Why kicking the wheat habit can lead to drug-like withdrawal symptoms.
• How you can quickly reverse health issues by following a few simple Wheat Belly tips.
• How gluten-free foods can make you just as fat and unhealthy as their gluten containing big brothers.
• Why 90 percent of the population is experiencing gut damage from wheat and don't even know it.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Why Your Cell Phone Is Killing You - Model Health Podcast * Conquering Diabesity - Model Health Podcast * The Dangers Of Eating Gluten-Free - Model Health Podcast * Wheat Belly Blog * Wheat Belly Facebook Page * Wheat Belly <-- Get the bestselling book right here!

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A statement that Dr. Sara Gottfried made at the end of this episode sent powerful chills right down my spine. She spoke to the powerful truth about a women's work on this planet, and how important it is to get your body in balance. When you hear this statement, you will know it.

Leading up to that, we have one of the most valuable shows yet, with tips and insights about estrogen dominance (in men and women), sugar addiction, and how your gut microbiome is determining whether you are fit or fat. Dr. Gottfried is a Harvard and MIT trained physician who really knows her stuff. She diligently scoured through nearly one thousand research papers to create The Hormone Reset Diet so that people can take what works and discard the rest.

She concentrates everything down into a way that makes sense. It's easy, doable, and (most importantly) it's backed by hardcore science. She's not tossing out ideas that may or may not work. She's here to share with you strategies that are proven to be effective. All you need to do is listen in, apply some of the things you learn, and see the results for yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why so many people who focus on calories struggle to lose weight.
• What the 7 hormones of metabolism are.
• Why reseting estrogen is an important first step for both women AND men.
• How estrogen dominance can lead to unwanted deposits of fat on your body.
• Why conventionally raised beef is incredibly problematic for your health.
• How dietary fiber helps eliminate estrogen from your system (this is critical!).
• What your estrobolome is and how it shapes your health.
• Why compartmentalizing your health is a huge problem.
• Simple tips you can use to move your body more throughout the day.
• What some of the underlying causes of sugar addiction are.
• Why sugar substitutes may be even worse for you than sugar itself.
• How the bacteria in your gut can determine whether you are overweight or not.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Birth Control, Stress, And The Hormone Cure With Dr. Sara Gottfried - Model Health Podcast * How Sitting Can Destroy Your Health - Model Health Podcast * The Hormone Reset Diet <== Get the brand new book right here! * Dr. Sara Gottfried's Website

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At the age of 49 Rae was reminded of a goal she had set for herself many years earlier. Inching ever closer to her 50th birthday, the gap in accomplishing her goal seemed to be closing in fast, so she needed to take some action right away.

It was 19 years earlier that she was deeply impacted by a phenomenal woman that she had seen on the television screen. This woman motivated Rae to complete her first marathon. And this is where the story begins...

This episode is a powerful testament to what's possible no matter what age, background, or level you're at right now. You can achieve far more than you know.

Rae went on to accomplish some amazing feats including: completing the Boston Marathon, completing a marathon in each of the 50 states in the U.S., and a HUGE accomplishment that she's going to tell you about that puts her in a fraction of a percent of people to ever achieve this running goal. And she started all of this during the time that most people are looking forward to retirement.

Today you're going to learn the secrets that have helped Rae to maintain the levels of health and vitality that she has today. Not only does she train and compete herself, but she is a wonderful teacher that instructs fitness classes to help others to achieve their fitness goals as well.

If you're going to have (and keep) your health and vitality well into your senior years, then you need to learn from people who've done it. This is a very special chance to learn from a very special woman. So, get ready, hit play, and soak up all you can from the incredible Rae Mohrman.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How acceptance of your current life conditions can lead to breakthroughs in other areas.
• What Title IX is and how it suppressed women's health & fitness in our country.
• What the word discipline really means (this is powerful!)
• Why you always need to have flexibility and not limit your options to have true longevity.
• Why your attitude is critical to your health and happiness long-term.
• How Rae went from not running for years to running a marathon in all 50 states.
• How marathon running (or any type of exercise you enjoy) can empower you to overcome any obstacle you're faced with.
• Why shifting your perspective from "limitations" to challenges can open up a new level of possibility for you.
• Why setting goals is one of the most powerful secrets of longevity.
• Huge tips to reduce your risk of injuries as you get older.
• Why working smarter (not harder) is a key to remaining fit and healthy for a lifetime.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Top 7 Longevity Tips with Peter Ragnar - Model Health Podcast * Go St. Louis Marathon <-- If you want to meet Rae!

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All exercise is not created equal. Just like calories, there are good forms, not-so-good forms, and everything in between.

To get the body and health you want, it's critical that you learn to exercise smarter and not just harder. In our society of over-indulgence, we can latch on to the idea that if a little running is good, then running a half marathon a day must be better.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

What it boils down to is beginning with the end in mind. What are your real, desired goals? What is the end result that you really want? If you want to complete an Iron Man, fine, go for the endurance training to help you build the capacity to do it. If your goal is fat loss and looking better in your birthday suit, then I've got a much faster and more efficient way of helping you get there. It's called High Intensity Interval Training or you can call it HIIT for short.

There isn't one single form of exercise that's more effective than HIIT for fat loss. Piles and piles of research are stacking up showing that HITT is in a league of it's own. It works, but only if you work it. So today you're going to learn 15 different ways to do HIIT that you can use whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or more advanced in your condition and physique.

And you know how we do it! We're going to take things 10 steps further and share with you exactly how HIIT works so effectively to change your body. We're going to get into an awesome conversation about muscle fiber types, hormones, plus a whole lot more. Let's go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• One of the biggest exercise mistakes people make when trying to loss fat.
• What type of exercise can cause you to lose muscle tissue and store MORE fat.
• The ONLY exercise that humans are unquestionably designed for (reality check time!)
• How many voluntary muscles and muscle fibers that the human body has.
• Why your various muscle fiber types have a huge impact on fat loss.
• 4 ways that HIIT improves your metabolism.
• What glycogenolysis is and how it relates to energy and body fat.
• How high intensity interval training triggers an enzyme that breaks down fat.
• Why so many people have subconscious fears about moving quickly.
• The top 15 ways to do HIIT for fat loss.
• How to use time or distance to create HIIT with sprints.
• The safest and easiest way that people can start adding HIIT to their exercise (it's #2 on the list!)
• How to use an inexpensive jumprope to do HIIT (and the best exercise to do!)
• How to use "speed play" as an alternative to intervals.
• What type of HIIT takes as little as 4 minutes!
• The #1 way to use kettlebells for fat loss (but you'd better know how to do this right!)
• What fun tool you can use for HIIT that was once used by warriors.
• How to use ascending and descending sets in your exercise.
• The most overlooked type of HIIT (#14 will surprise you and it's super effective!)
• How often to do HIIT for the best results.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Shawn Stevenson on Instagram Kettlebell Swing Tutorial Medicine Ball Slam Tutorial The Fat Loss Code <== The #1 Body Transformation Program

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A new term has been coined to demonstrate the parallel line between diabetes and obesity. Diabesity is the realization that diabetes and obesity go together like peanut butter and jelly, like spaghetti and meatballs, or like Doritos and chili cheese dogs (if you grew up like I did).

The real underlying issue is that obesity and being dangerously overweight has become a societal norm. You will be shocked and a little disturbed when you find out what the statistics are today. But, more so, you're going to be driven like never before to not have your name listed in the ranks of people who are stricken with diabesity.

This condition has become a societal norm because, as Dr. Francine Kaufman says, "Our ancient genes and our modern environment have collided." You can not go more than a couple miles in this country and not see a chain of fast food restaurants, we are bombarded by chemicals in our food, water, and air supply, and we are more overworked and under-rested than at any other point in human history. What we are seeing now is a result of our collective decisions, but this can all change starting now.

Today you're going to learn the ins and outs of how diabetes is created, how it's reversed, and how to prevent it from happening in the first place. You're also going to learn EXACTLY how body fat gets created in a way that you've never heard before. In particular, we're going to focus on that especially troublesome fat that accumulates in the midsection, so that you can finally take control of the Battle of the Bulge.

Plus, a little bonus with today's episode. To celebrate surpassing over 1 million downloads, I'm giving away several gift packs of Onnit foods and supplements. All you have to do to enter yourself is 1) Follow me on Instagram right here and 2) Tag me in a photo of where you're listening to the show. I'll be selecting a few winners all this week!

We've got so many powerful and exciting episodes coming up for you. It kicks off today with this masterclass on reversing diabetes, eradicating obesity, and taking back control of your health.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What diabesity is and where it originated.
• What the symptoms of diabesity are (you can look down now and see if you have it!)
• How the rates of diabetes have changed in the last 100+ years (this will shock you!)
• What blood test you want to get when monitoring systemic inflammation and potential blood sugar problems.
• How diabetes is actually created (the step-by-step process - this is powerful!)
• What insulin really is and how it works.
• The specific tissues that are most responsive to insulin (this can mean life or death...)
• Why storing unwanted fat is actually a very healthy response of your body.
• The surprising impact that whole grains have on your blood sugar.
• How your amazing liver assists in managing healthy blood sugar levels.
• What the different types of body fat are and how they work.
• Why women and men store fat differently.
• How genetics relates to diabetes and obesity (the good, bad, and the ugly!)
• Why statin drugs increase diabetes risk.
• The 8 steps to completely reverse diabetes and obesity-related symptoms.
• What category of foods will help your leptin sensitivity and control your appetite.
• Why exercise can NEVER compete with your diet.
• How you can use exercise to treat diabetes (it's a compliment, not a cure!)
• What supplements are effective in treating diabetes naturally.
• How stress can lead to diabetes and what to do about it (you need to know this!)
• Why optimizing your sleep can help you successfully prevent and treat diabetes.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Shawn Stevenson on Instagram <-- Connect with me right here! * The Ketogenic Diet with Jimmy Moore * Keto Clarity by Jimmy Moore * Health Benefits of Magnesium * Hydration And Water Masterclass * 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver * Sleep Smarter - The #1 Bestselling Sleep Optimization Book

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Benjamin Franklin made a powerful statement when he said, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”

Consistent happiness, success, health, deeper relationships, and an empowered mindset are all predicated on your ability to know who you truly are and what you're about.

Your success is going to be dependent on your ability to connect with the people and the world around you. But the question is, if you don't understand yourself, how can you expect to truly understand anyone else?

Most of us have been programmed (by default) to pursue success somewhere outside of ourselves. We have lost sight of the fact that happiness and success is an inside game. Your ability to master your own mind and perception of reality is the key to seeing the results you want in the world around you.

Here's the catch...

Benjamin Franklin noted that this is not for the weakhearted. It can be very hard work. Yet, the rewards are bigger and better than anything you've ever imagined. So, whether you're all about the Benjamins or not, listen closely because you're about to get a first class ticket back to the most important person on the planet: Y-O-U.

Today we have a very special episode with music artist and thought leader, Prince Ea. He has recently gained worldwide recognition for his powerful spoken word pieces highlighting how we can live with less stress, more happiness, and bigger overall success by following some basic principles that have been around for thousands of years.

The way that he packages up and delivers the information are second to none. And what's more powerful is that it doesn't have to be as challenging as you may think to achieve the happiness and self-awareness that has eluded so many people over the centuries. It's never been a matter of "can you do it," it's really a matter of whether or not you have the right strategy in your hands.

One idea, just one idea, can dramatically change the quality of your life. The only question is, do you have the heart to take action for yourself to make it happen? My guess is (if you've made it this far) the answer is a resounding yes! So, just click play, get ready, and let the transformation begin.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How great historical figures like Lao Tzu and Buddha relate to hip-hop artist today.
• How life is actually qualifying you for the things you'll be faced with.
• Why your perspective is so powerful in influencing your thoughts and actions.
• The #1 tactic you can use to deal with the haters in your life.
• What often stops people from pursuing the things they're passionate about.
• The huge difference between compassion and sympathy.
• How labeling things inherently creates conflict in our lives.
• How I first became interested in meditation (you might laugh at this :)).
• Why technology can prevent the creation of meaningful relationships.
• What little technology guideline I use to keep my family connected.
• How health and fitness relates to our mental and spiritual health.
• What 3 step process you can use to instantly defeat stress.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Prince Ea - YouTube Channel
• Institute of HeartMath
• Can We Autocorrect Humanity?

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It's pretty astonishing when you see the before and after picture of an individual who's had the resolve to lose 80, 90, or even 100+ pounds.

It's truly an act that puts them in a fraction of a fraction of the population who's been able to accomplish a feat like that.

If they accomplished this naturally (without the use of drugs and surgery), you will often find that these individuals carry a secret that many people never hear about.

Sure, they've "worked off" a lot of pounds by the decisions they've made in the kitchen and in the gym, but there was something more profound at work.

If you were able to talk with them before and after the weight loss, you'd find out very quickly that, yes, they look different - but they are literally not the same person.

The way they talk is different, their perception about reality is different, the way they carry themselves and relate to the world is often totally different. They changed who they are; not just what they do.

The real secret is: Weight loss must never be the intended target.

Getting fixated on weight loss will often lead to a series of ups and downs, and a whole distaste for the idea of shedding pounds in the first place.

So, what should the real focus be? If not obsessing over the numbers staring back at you on the scale, what should the intended target be so that you will actually arrive at the health and beauty you deserve?

The intended target must be on becoming the type of person that you need to become to have the health and body that you really want.

Health is not something you chase after in hopes that you will capture it one day. Health is something that you attract to yourself by the person that you become.

This is where the real work is, because the scale will look you right in the face and not tell you the whole truth.

Now, how do we do a show talking about a 180-pound weight loss when we don't want the focus to be on weight loss?

Well, it's pretty easy when you have on a guy like Jimmy Moore. He's a humble leader (probably too humble to say that he's a leader), and someone who knows where the path of weight loss tactics and self-perception intercept. He's one of the most gifted people in compiling and sharing health-related information that I've ever met. But, he'll be fast to tell you that he's not perfect.

He's accomplished astonishing feats of weight loss several times, and he's arrived at a place that's truly inspirational because he now knows that it's never been the most important thing.

The most important thing is that you are happy. That you are happy, grateful, and proud of who you are right now. Only that can be a catalyst for long-term happiness and health.

Even though you're going to learn some wonderful tactics for physical transformation today, what it's really about is having the audacity to take responsibility for your life. Only you have the power to change the course and direction of how your life unfolds. It begins by taking full and complete responsibility for your life, dropping the blame and excuses, and knowing that you have the power to change at any moment that you choose.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How our health practices as an adult get programmed at a very young age.
• What controversial book helped Jimmy lose 180 pounds (unbelievable!!!)
• The truth about low-fat diets and the interesting side effects they have.
• Why dietary fat is so important.
• What ketosis is and how it happens.
• The big mistake that can happen on the Atkins' Diet that causes people to regain weight.
• How something called "gluconeogenesis" can stop you from becoming a fat-burner.
• Why you need to find your unique "carb tolerance" and "protein threshold".
• What type of carbs trigger fat storage.
• A secret about fat-soluble vitamins most people overlook.
• What types of "healthy fats" you should be eating.
• What type of olive oil you should NEVER use.
• The healthiest nuts that you may not know about.
• The most amazing tip about weight loss that I've ever heard (thank you Jimmy!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Livin' La Vida Low Carb * Livin' La Vida Low Carb Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Snickers commercial - Are you a "Diva" when you're hungry? * Keto Clarity <== Get the book right here!

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There's a wonderful old quote that says, "Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket." It's one of the grave mistakes we make as human beings to believe that it's up to someone else to make us happy - or that someone else even can for that matter.

Our significant others, friends, and family members don't have some magical pixy dust that they sprinkle on us to make us feel some type of way. How we truly feel, how we experience the emotions of happiness, are due to our own biochemistry, and our own perception of reality.

You see, when you feel good, that's you, your brain, and endocrine system releasing hormones and neurotransmitters that make you feel that way. No pixy dust. These are chemicals that YOU produced.

Not to negate that our loved ones and the world around us can influence how we feel. It's absolutely true that they can. But, it's because we allow them to. It's your own innate perception that decides whether or not the people/conditions in your life will make you happy or otherwise. Your happiness, is, and always will be, depended on your perception.

You can literally program your mind to think that every time it rains it's a joyous occasion. It's cause for celebration! Many ancient cultures have seen it that way. However, most of us unknowingly built a belief that the rain is slightly depressing, a hinderance, or even something we'd rather avoid all together.

The truth is, there are no flowers without the rain. So, we can choose to see the good that the rain brings and instantly up our levels of happiness. Or, we can decide that the rain is a problem and your biochemistry will respond accordingly.

Is it really that simple to experience more happiness by changing our perception? Well, yes and no.

Most of our core beliefs are very hardwired into our nervous system and endocrine system. Your brain doesn't want you to "decide" how you feel about every-little-thing that shows up in your life. It wants to put as many things as it can on automatic so that it can free up space for something new. Your brain is always hungry to grow.

This said, to change some of our more deeply ingrained beliefs, it takes practice, repetition, and/or a very emotionally charged event. These things help to create a new neuropathway, and weaken the old neuropathway that had become our default. This can take some work, but it simply starts with the awareness that you CAN change, that you CAN be happy, and that you CAN have more influence over your happiness if you make the decision to.

There are several things that you can do to immediately shift how your brain is operating and boost your happiness hormones. Today we have special guest, Evan Brand, on to help us understand how this all works and to provide us with some great strategies for feeling more joy and happiness in our lives right away.

We are also covering the food-mood connection, and how diet plays into this whole equation. So tune in, get focused, and let's have some fun!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What a diagnosis of IBS really means and why conventional treatments often fail.
• Why the standard pre-game food for athletes needs to be changed.
• One of the major ways that your diet can affect your mood.
• How your attitude, stress, and mood inherently impact your food choices.
• How sharp increases in blood sugar lead to eating MORE sugar.
• What your overall "stress load" is and why it's important.
• Why having a great body will be unfulfilling without this secret ingredient.
• How human contact and intimacy can instantly boost your happiness hormones.
• Why humans have a limited ability to see energy and how that affects our interactions.
• What your "life wheel" is and how it can help identify imbalances in your life.
• How stress can actually be beneficial to you.
• Simple practices you can use to reframe stress and make it positive.
• What shinrin-yoku is and how it can transform your health.
• A cool trick to add beneficial essential oils into your family's daily life (thanks Jade!)
• How to super-charge your nervous system so that stress never breaks you down.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Not Just Paleo Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Boost Your Fat Loss With These 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver - Model Health Podcast * How To Make Stress Your Friend - Kelly McGonigal - TED Talk * Shower Filter * Not Just Paleo - Website

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Being that our modern society has an epidemic of diabetes and obesity, it may surprise a lot of people that anyone would be interested about finding a way to gain weight. It may also come as a surprise that many people are unknowingly struggling with health problems as a result of being underweight or having a body fat percentage that's too low.

What abundant health is, as with many things, it's uncovering that perfect balance for oneself. Abundant health is finding that "sweet spot" where your energy is high, your physical body is functional and strong, and you feel good about who you are.

So, whether you desire to tip the scale up or down, you're going to get a lot of value out of today's show in understanding HOW the process of weight gain happens, things that encourage it, and things that can block it from taking place.

If your goal is to gain some healthy weight, then this episode will change your life and give you the specific areas that you may need to ensure in order to make it happen.

If your goal is weight loss, then there is a tremendous amount of value in finding out what not to do so that you can finally get an edge in creating the body that you desire.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Typical health problems associated with being underweight.
• What having a "fast metabolism" actually means.
• Why being thin does not equate to being healthy.
• Why measuring your Body Mass Index (BMI) can be very misleading.
• How to reframe your relationship with the weight scale.
• What major organ dysfunction is typically responsible an inability to gain weight.
• How chronic stress relates to being underweight.
• How hormone imbalances can create challenges in gaining weight.
• The percentage to people who have parasites (this is shocking!)
• How an inability to gain weight could be caused by digestive problems.
• How you can instantly improve your nutrient assimilation (it has to do with DNA!)
• 7 health problems that can occur when your body fat is too low.
• The influence that your body fat has on your immune system.
• Why your body fat percentage has a huge impact on your brain function.
• How body fat influences your sex hormones (especially testosterone!)
• Why female athletes can have problems with their menstrual cycle.
• What my personal health challenges were like when my body fat was too low.
• How our emotions are influenced by our body fat percentage.
• How to gain weight by shifting the way your hormones operate.
• Specific foods you should eat more of if you want to gain weight.
• The truth about white rice vs. brown rice.
• The powerhouse mass gaining drink I created.
• What to have post-workout to aid in muscle gain.
• What critical exercise adjustments to make in order to gain healthy weight.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver - Model Health Podcast * How Stress Can Make Us Fat, Dumb, And Unhappy - Model Health Podcast * 10 Ways To Boost Testosterone Naturally - Model Health Podcast * Surthrival Colostrum * The Fat Loss Code

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We spend approximately 1/3 of our entire lives in a bedroom. That's a long time to be anywhere...

This is what makes your bedroom such a special place. And the environment in this room, whether you realize it or not, has a huge impact on your health and longevity.

How can a room actually dictate your health? To put it simply, humans are a direct product of their environment.

Our brains are constantly creating and strengthening neuro-associations to the places we are the most (i.e. your bedroom!). This helps to automate our behavior. So, basically your bedroom has you programmed like a robot. That's right, you're sort of like a robot. Not as cool as Terminator 2, but not as clunky as the robot from Short Circuit.

In all seriousness, your brain has evolved constantly looking for ways to automate things to free up mental energy. Your bedroom setup will inherently influence your behavior, and if great sleep is a behavior you want to take part in, then listen to this closely.

There are certain things you're about to learn that turn the average person's bedroom into a danger zone. The surface experience may be that they're waking up tired each day (how ironic is that to wake up tired?!). But the deeper issues that a dangerous bedroom set up can bring are diabetes, cancer, birth defects, or even SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and I've got the science to prove it.

The good news is, you're also about to learn how to create your very own sleep sanctuary that invigorates your health, adds to your vitality, and helps you to get the best sleep ever. This is because humans aren't just products of our environment, we are also creators of our environment. And with a few simple tweaks you'll be getting the best sleep of your life every night.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How our brains are always trying to automate things.
• Why humans actually have 3 different brains.
• What hidden hazards in your bedroom could be causing you hormone problems.
• The shocking connection between Wi-Fi and autism.
• The #1 item in most bedrooms that can dramatically depress your sex life.
• What "light pollution" is and how it affects you.
• What the ideal room temperature is for the best sleep.
• How the air quality in your bedroom can become "stagnant".
• What chemicals are used in the production of your mattress (this is shocking!)
• How your mattress is impacting the health of your spine.
• What the #1 wellness mattress is.
• What the leading cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is.
• 7 tips to create your own sleep sanctuary.
• How a simple houseplant can improve your bedroom air quality (NASA proven!)
• How to get yourself a free intelli-Pillow right here after listening to the show!

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* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Sleep Smarter - #1 Best-seller * How To Get Your Body Organized with Dr. Kelly Starrett * IntelliBed - The World's #1 Wellness Mattress <== Special for The Model Health Show! * Teen's Cell Phone Catches On Fire * Loss Of Mattress Resiliency And Chronic Pain

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