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Every day, we’re exposed to thousands of chemicals in our environment. Everything from the air we breathe, cleaning products, and even furniture can contain dangerous toxins that over time, can pose a risk to your health. The good news is, the more you understand about the realities of toxins, the more empowered choices you can make for yourself and your family.

That’s why I’m excited to share this interview with Dr. Yvonne Burkart. Dr. Burkart is a board-certified toxicologist and a chemical and ingredient safety expert. Her mission is to arm folks with the knowledge they need to make more informed choices, reduce their toxic burdens, and thrive.

On this interview, you’re going to hear a deep dive into the world of toxins. We’ll discuss the prevalence of plastics in our society and their effects on human health. You’re going to learn about how to improve your air quality, enhance your body’s natural detoxification pathways, and how to source personal care products like shampoo, lip balm, lotion, and more. Reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals is an attainable way to improve your health, and I know Dr. Burkart’s expertise is going to help you expand your knowledge base in this area. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • How Dr. Burkart became interested in the field of toxicology.
  • What toxicology actually is.
  • The origins of plastics, and the implications of their overuse.
  • How plastic food packaging can disrupt your hormones.
  • The major problem with BPA free plastics.
  • How exposure to toxic chemicals is impacting fertility rates and cancer rates.
  • Why plastic can create an inflammatory response in the body.
  • What lab created flavors are, and how they can hijack your tastebuds.
  • Why indoor air quality can be 3-5 times worse than outdoor air.
  • What you need to know about fragrances in products.
  • Simple ways to improve your air quality.
  • The top two ways your body is exposed to chemicals.
  • Factors to consider about burning candles.
  • What glutathione is, and its role in the body.
  • How to naturally balance your body’s glutathione levels.
  • The importance of sweating to detoxify your body.
  • How to reduce your toxic load through changing your personal care products.
  • The best materials to include in your bedding.
  • What to consider when pricing lower toxin products.
  • The first place you should begin replacing products.
  • Why we need to demand transparency and testing from companies.

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Symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, and low energy have long been associated with the so-called inevitable decline of aging. The truth is, we don’t have to accept the physical challenges that are commonly associated with aging. With the correct strategies in place, we can achieve or maintain vitality for decades to come.

Today’s guest, Dr. Florence Comite, is a clinician-scientist and true innovator in the field of precision medicine. Dr. Comite is the founder of the Center for Precision Medicine & Health in New York City, and the author of Keep It Up: The Power of Precision Medicine to Conquer Low T and Revitalize Your Life. Her work is dedicated to helping folks reverse diseases of aging to achieve optimal health, longevity, and vitality.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Comite is sharing her expertise on anti-aging medicine, including the top five biomarkers that can predict your health outcomes and what your sex drive can tell you about your overall health. You’re going to learn the difference between chronological age and biological age, the role that sleep plays in hormonal function, and whole lot more. So listen in, and enjoy this episode on sexual health and longevity with Dr. Florence Comite!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The connection between your sex drive and your overall health.
  • How the mind affects sex drive.
  • The first sign of declining testosterone rates as you age.
  • A distinction between biological age and chronological age.
  • Why epigenetics is an important factor in aging outcomes.
  • How chronic illnesses can take decades to manifest.
  • The top 5 biomarkers that can indicate how well you’re aging.
  • Why muscle is a powerful anti-aging tool.
  • What free testosterone is.
  • How to protect yourself from osteoporosis.
  • What peptides are, and their role in optimizing your hormones.
  • The pros and cons of hormonal birth control.
  • Two tests you should ask your doctor to order.
  • The connection between sleep and testosterone.
  • Why overusing testosterone can be dangerous.
  • Strategies and habits for promoting better sleep.

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Anxiety is a natural human mechanism designed to protect us from harm. Experiencing anxiety can help optimize your reactions in dangerous situations, but today more than ever, folks are experiencing excessive anxiety in response to everyday responsibilities and activities. Millions of American suffer from anxiety, and its prevalence continues to rise.

What can we do to turn down the dial on anxiety and allow our bodies to have a more balanced reaction to everyday occurrences? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show. Our guest, Dr. Ellen Vora, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the author of the best-selling book, The Anatomy of Anxiety. Her approach to mental health is holistic and based in functional medicine.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn what anxiety actually is, some of its root causes, plus effective, applicable tips you can use to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is one of the leading mental health issues plaguing our society today, and I know this conversation can help facilitate a better understanding and promote healing. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Ellen Vora!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • What percentage of Americans suffer from anxiety on an annual basis.
  • The truth about rising rates of anxiety.
  • Why we need to approach mental health from a holistic standpoint.
  • How physical imbalances contribute to mental imbalances.
  • Why mental health conditions are misunderstood.
  • What a false mood is.
  • How blood sugar impacts mental health.
  • Why sensitivity is a superpower.
  • How to use anxiety as a compass.
  • The bidirectional relationship between mental health and sleep.
  • How fine-tuning your circadian rhythm can impact your mental health.
  • The link between happiness and relationships.
  • How having a sense of meaning or purpose can affect your mental health.
  • What it means to understand your body’s language.
  • Why shaking and crying are natural releases for your body.
  • How identifying root causes of anxiety can help eliminate unnecessary suffering.

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“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius

What does it take to go from good to great? We often think about achieving more as a long, incremental process. But what if you could grow exponentially and achieve more by doing less? On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to achieve 10x growth.

Our guest today is Dr. Benjamin Hardy. He is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker and best-selling author who focuses on the psychology of exponential growth and transformation, future self science, and entrepreneurship. He co-authored the book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, with Dan Sullivan.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Hardy is sharing high-level principles from his new book, including how to reframe your identity, the power of setting big goals, and how to focus on creating results in your specific priorities. This interview is full of powerful insights on achievement, confidence, and creating the life that you want. So tune in and enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Dr. Benjamin Hardy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The two main components that make up your identity.
  • Why 10x is easier than 2x.
  • The truth about goal setting research and psychology research.
  • Two things you need to determine when setting a goal.
  • How setting impossible goals can help you seek new solutions.
  • An exercise you can use to reframe your identity.
  • What psychological flexibility is and how to develop it.
  • How operating as your future self can help you gain clarity.
  • Five questions you can ask yourself to solidify your goals and identity.
  • The importance of having clear and concise priorities.
  • How reframing your past can help you transform your identity.
  • The reason you should practice gratitude at the end of the day.
  • How to build confidence.
  • A huge misconception about developing your personality.
  • Why 10x is simpler than 2x.
  • How to utilize relationships in order to achieve your goals.
  • A specific example of what it means to create a filter.
  • What you can learn from obstacles.

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Every family has its own microculture: a set of beliefs, habits, values, and traditions. Among the numerous external factors that can influence your health and wellbeing, the culture in your household can have a monumental impact on your daily habits. But unlike many other environmental influences, you have the power to intentionally mold your family’s culture.

This episode is my interview on Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning. I’m diving into topics like how your environment shapes your behaviors, and the power we each have to create a culture of health in our families. You’ll hear about the importance of contribution and serving others and the innate connection between relationships, food, and health outcomes.   

The best way to begin shifting our culture at large is to start with what we can control: ourselves and our own homes. I hope this episode empowers you to cultivate a family culture of wellness, and arms you with the information and tools you need to positively impact the world around you. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • Why being of service to others is a superpower.
  • The hard truth about making changes and improving your health.
  • How your environment dictates your behavior.
  • The impact that culture has on willpower.
  • What the tube torus is.
  • The upstream effects that movement can have on your mind.
  • Why prioritizing your health can help you be a better parent.
  • The problem with the US pharmaceutical industry.
  • How many Americans die each year from prescription drugs.
  • The vicious cycle of neuroinflammation, excess body fat, and insulin resistance.
  • How placebo drugs work, and the power of human psychology.
  • The number of American citizens that are overweight or obese.
  • Which compounds in non-stick cookware are harming your health.
  • How to choose cookware for safe and healthy cooking.
  • The power in controlling the controllables.
  • How eating with your family can improve your health outcomes.
  • The most powerful thing you can do to create a culture of health and wellness.

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Just like many other aspects of your life, your health and fitness routines are bound to change throughout different phases. On today’s show, you’re going to hear about how to find balance with your diet and exercise as you age. Our guest, Chalene Johnson, is a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author.

Chalene returns to The Model Health Show for a discussion on finding balance during menopause, how stress can impact your weight, and how your thoughts influence your outcomes. This episode contains conversations on the pros and cons of weight loss drugs, and how to create new routines that serve you and your family.

Chalene is sharing her best tips for evolving your routines and how to create a healthier relationship with your body image. As always, Chalene is bringing her incredible wisdom and insights; I hope you enjoy this interview!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • How your body and can metabolism shift as you age.
  • Why perimenopause is a pivotal time for a woman’s health.
  • The connection between stress and weight gain.
  • How your thoughts and beliefs can influence your body composition.
  • Why being conceited is actually a positive trait.
  • How changing your thoughts can change your body.
  • The importance of embracing aging.
  • What zone 2 cardio is, and why Chalene changed her approach to exercise.
  • How habit stacking can improve your health and relationships.
  • The nuances of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
  • How to create a culture of fitness in your family.
  • The power of finding creative ways to be active.

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What drives us to have cravings toward certain foods? And what can we learn from our cravings? On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about what cravings actually are, what causes them, and five specific strategies to stop craving unhealthy foods.

You’re going to learn the evolution of cravings throughout human history, how environmental inputs like stress and sleep can affect your desire for certain foods, and which hormones help regulate your food intake. We’ll dive into the body’s constant search for homeostasis and how cravings factor into that equation.

And once you have a strong foundation of how cravings occur, we’re going to discuss five ways to stop cravings for healthy food. These strategies include regulating your blood sugar, implementing stress relief practices, and a whole lot more. This episode is full of practical tips you can use to reduce cravings – so click play, listen in, and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • What cravings are, and what causes them.
  • Three major sources of cravings.
  • What post-ingestive feedback is.
  • How human cravings have evolved over time.
  • The connection between stress levels and cravings.
  • Why neuroassociations with certain people or places can cause distinct cravings.
  • A distinction between cravings and appetite.
  • What the appetite regulating network is, and how it works.
  • How leptin resistance occurs.
  • The link between stress, vitamin C, and cravings for ultra-processed foods.
  • How dysregulated blood sugar can cause cravings.
  • An interesting link between nutrient deficiencies and overeating.
  • What vanishing caloric density is.
  • The important role sleep plays in regulating food cravings.
  • What the #1 blood sugar regulator is, and its function in diminishing cravings.
  • The link between cravings and culture.
  • How limiting ultra-processed foods can help reduce cravings.

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In our fast-paced, technology-centric society, it’s easy to focus on the ways in which our devices are making us more distracted and disconnected. But what if we harnessed the power of technology for good? What if we could utilize technology in a way that could promote neuroplasticity and improve cognition?

Today’s guest, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, is the founding director of Neuroscape at University of California, San Francisco and a professor in neurology, physiology, and psychiatry. He is also the chief scientific advisor and board member at Akili, a company that is dedicated to changing the landscape of cognitive medicine. In this interview, Dr. Gazzaley is sharing the details behind the first-of-its-kind treatment for ADHD—a video game experience.

In this interview, we’re going to talk about the importance of harnessing your attention and how technology can impact your attention span. You’ll learn about the future of experiential medicine, how to improve cognition and neuroplasticity, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with the incredible Dr. Adam Gazzaley!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • Why our attention is our most valuable asset.
  • The challenges that our technology-driven world has created for our brains.
  • How accessibility to technology changed our attention spans.
  • Why humans are essentially cyborgs.
  • The importance of disconnecting from technology.
  • How your brain handles single-tasking vs. multitasking.
  • Why awareness about the inefficacy of multitasking is critical.
  • How to make single-tasking gratifying.
  • Why technology is a double-edged sword.
  • What neuroplasticity is, and how it occurs.
  • The link between neuroplasticity and technology.
  • How video games can improve cognition.
  • Why experiences can target systems in the brain.
  • The difference between molecular medicine and experiential medicine.
  • Why “chemical imbalance” is an oversimplification.
  • The history of the first FDA approved video game.
  • What experiential medicine is.
  • Why the placebo effect works.
  • Other important modalities for improving mental health.

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We know that heart disease is the number one killer in the US, claiming one life every 33 seconds. By association, cholesterol has become a dirty word in conventional medicine and in the media. But cholesterol itself is not inherently bad—in fact, cholesterol is a critical compound for human health, responsible for immune health, fetal development, hormone production, and so much more.

The rampant demonization of cholesterol has led to numerous problems like pervasive nutrition myths about healthy foods and the overprescription of statin drugs. On this cholesterol masterclass, you’re going to hear powerful insights from Dr. Jonny Bowden on the topic of cholesterol and heart disease. Dr. Jonny Bowden is a board-certified nutritionist, a best-selling author, and a nationally recognized expert in the field of longevity.

You’ll learn the truth about cholesterol, heart disease, and statin drug usage. This episode contains the best information about cholesterol, including its roles in the body, the problem with current testing methods, in which situations statins are an appropriate treatment, and so much more. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • What cholesterol is and how it functions in the body.
  • The relationship between cholesterol and myelin.
  • An interesting fact about the cholesterol content in human breastmilk.
  • The role cholesterol plays in creating your sex hormones.
  • Why cholesterol gained a bad reputation & why it does not cause heart disease.
  • How observational studies work.
  • Why most statin therapy is based on outdated science.
  • Which population receives zero benefit from taking statin drugs.
  • Why statins were created, and what type of patient they were developed to treat.
  • The connection between statin usage and cognitive impairment.
  • Which biomarker can actually predict cardiovascular events.
  • How the pharmaceutical industry has created statin overuse.
  • What percentage of Americans suffer from insulin resistance.
  • The link between diabetes and heart disease.

 

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Plastic has become one of the most common and convenient substances in our modern world. Especially when it comes to food packaging and food storage, plastic has infiltrated the market, frequently used for everyday items like storing leftovers, bottled water, and baby bottles. However, plastic contains thousands of harmful compounds that have the potential to disrupt your hormones, metabolism, and brain.

On today’s show, you’re going to learn the truth about how plastic usage can impact human health. You’ll hear the studies on how plastic containers can release particles into food, the truth behind plastic regulation in the food system, and the proven detrimental effects of frequent plastic usage. Most importantly, we’re going to discuss realistic ways to reduce your plastic exposure and tips for enhancing your body’s ability to eliminate toxins.

Making a positive impact on your health can be as simple as making practical tweaks to your existing routine. I hope this episode inspires you to reduce your plastic usage in a way that works for your lifestyle and family. Click play to learn more about how plastics are changing human health!

 

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The impact of microwaving plastic food containers.
  • What microwave safe actually means.
  • The history of plastic production.
  • How exposure to microplastics can impact our biology.
  • The scary truth about using plastic baby bottles.
  • How microplastics and nano plastics can integrate into our tissues.
  • The connection between plastic exposure and risk for developing brain disorders.
  • What xenoestrogens are and how they can impact your body.
  • Why BPA free plastics can also damage your health.
  • The connection between BPA and fertility.
  • Healthier options for food storage.
  • What to consider about drinking from plastic water bottles.
  • The best ways to support your body’s natural detoxification systems.
  • How to approach plastic reduction in a realistic way.

 

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