Pretty please with sugar on top.

Who could resist a request like that? Sugar does, indeed, make everything sweeter. Whether it’s a cake, a cup of coffee, or a deal brokered by a 5-year old, when sugar is added to the mix, things can become irresistible.

I’ve loved sugar as far back as I can remember. It’s been a staple in our lives… even when we didn’t have much money or food, we had sugar on the shelf. I can think back on the times that my younger siblings and I made butter and sugar sandwiches when the refrigerator was next to empty. Sugar was there for us, making life sweeter even then. So, how did things go so terribly wrong?

To say that I was addicted to sugar would be an understatement. I easily ate over 100 pounds of sugar each year through the foods and beverages I consumed. You might think that a number like that is outlandish, or even unusual, but today it’s actually the norm. Our society puts so much sugar into our metaphorical gas tanks each year that you’d be hard-pressed to figure out how any of us are still driving around. But, the truth is, our bodies/vehicles we're moving around in have made some drastic changes since sugar arrived on the scene. Rates of obesity and diseases related to sugar consumption are at an all-time high. And sugar, as sweet as it is, has poured its way into so many parts of our culture that you’d be hard-pressed to go anywhere and not find it. It’s always there, hidden in plain sight. But today you’re going to get your X-ray sugar glasses.

We’re about to go on a journey back to where this all began. To understand where we are, it’s important to look back at the sweet trail that sugar has left us. Today we’re going to uncover sugar’s humble beginnings, and how, ultimately, it was able to rise to power. I hope you’ve got a sweet tooth for learning and fun, because where we’re going, no podcast has gone before. So, buckle up, focus in, and travel with us into the History of Sugar!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What medium chain triglycerides are and the various effects they have on your body.
• When sugar originally entered the human diet.
• What sweet foods signal to our system to do.
• Why having more body fat was once considered an advantage.
• The surprising effects that whole sugar cane has on your teeth.
• Where the first mass refinery of sugar took place.
• How sugar was originally used as a medicine.
• Why sugar was once considered a luxury item.
• How slavery and ethnic diversification are heavily tied to sugar production.
• How sugar is actually created from sugar cane.
• The interesting history that sugar has with the U.S. stock market.
• How science has proven that sugar is more addictive than cocaine.
• Why it’s extremely difficult to villainize sugar (hint: it’s because of love!).
• The deep ties that sugar has to celebrities and entertainment.
• The origins of the candy bar.
• How beverages have become preferred delivery systems for sugar.
• Why sugar has a huge impact on sexual dysfunction today.
• The little known ways that sugar and violence are connected.
• How much sugar people consume today versus a few centuries ago (this will shock you!).
• How sugar actually ends up as fat on your body.
• Some of the most devastating illnesses related to sugar consumption.
• How high fructose corn syrup impacts your body differently than table sugar.
• Valuable tips to help you move past a bad relationship with sugar.

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• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off
• How To Get Deep Nutrition with guest Dr. Cate Shanahan - Episode 194
• Radically Enhance Your Reproductive Power - Episode 190
• Conquering Diabesity - Episode 91
• Boost Fat Loss With 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver - Episode 68
• Carb Cycling For Fat Loss with guest Michael Morelli - Episode 212

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What if every child with ADHD is actually gifted? As a society, we’ve been struggling to support our kids who have ADHD. And, as it turns out, many of these children are not just hyper-active, but also hyper-intelligent.

The great tragedy today is that many of these kid’s amazing gifts are, unfortunately, overlooked or suppressed. ADHD is typically a blanket diagnosis that covers hundreds of different variations in symptoms and experiences. Yet, millions of children are lumped together and given a cookie-cutter treatment, and the results of have been less than impressive.

Some rarely discussed side effects of conventional treatment and/or neglect of ADHD are greater levels of depression and anxiety, higher incidences of drug abuse, and higher rates of suicide. Simply giving a child a drug to help them be more focused in grade school may seem appropriate in the short-term, but neglecting the underlying cause of the ADHD could have devastating consequences in the long-term.

ADHD simply does not “wear off” when a child reaches adulthood. More than half of the kids diagnosed with ADHD transition into what’s known as adult ADHD. The symptoms of adult ADHD are far reaching and more common than you can imagine. This could manifest as struggles in health, work, finances, and relationships. That’s why I could think of no one better than Dr. John Gray to help us understand this better and truly help us to find some solutions.

Dr. Gray is the author of one of the best selling books of all time, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, and several other life-changing books in that guild. John has become wildly successful, and his books have become household names. John has also battled ADHD most of his life, and his story of discovery and reversing his condition will truly blow your mind.

John’s success inspired him to research, teach and write about valuable treatments for ADHD and adult ADHD, without the potentially harmful side effects seen with conventional medicine. This episode can literally save lives. It can also help some of our most gifted souls to live healthy, happy, meaningful lives. I’m excited and honored to share this with you today. So, just click play, take good notes, and enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How an experience with Parkinson’s disease led Dr. Gray to discover he had ADHD most of his life.
• What symptoms Dr. Gray experienced from childhood to adulthood with ADHD.
• How women and men can express ADHD differently.
• Why common activities today can desensitize you to normal stimulation.
• How there can be different forms of ADHD.
• How dopamine is related to focus and reward.
• What the 4 temperaments of ADHD are.
• How our current school system can drive kids to feel less-smart, less-capable, and less-valued.
• Why the typical school setting is not natural for children.
• How to support the 4 temperaments of ADHD to help kids thrive.
• Why parents can have a hard time relating to one child, but not to another.
• What oxidative stress is and how it’s connected to ADHD.
• Which popular over-the-counter medication suppresses your body’s antioxidant systems.
• Why a fever can actually be helpful, and how to use hot water therapy for fast results.
• Which key nutrients perform better than Adderall for ADHD in clinical studies.
• How exercise plays a crucial role in eliminating ADHD symptoms.
• Why gut health is the precursor to brain health.
• Which foods tend to be the biggest culprits in aggravating ADHD.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off
• Creating Powerful Relationships with Dr. John Gray - Episode 199
• Change Your Brain And Change Your Life with Dr. Daniel Amen - Episode 165
• 7 Benefits of MSM
• Taking On Major Food Companies with Vani Hari - Episode 167
• MarsVenus.com
• Beyond Mars And Venus by Dr. John Gray
• Staying Focused In A Hyper World by Dr. John Gray

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With the rapidly growing rates of Hashimoto’s disease, either you or someone you know will be stricken by this disease if we don’t do something about it.

Hashimoto’s is hot right now. Not in a Zoolander hitting the runway kind of hot, but a full-fledged epidemic featuring the fastest spreading autoimmune disease in the nation.

Dr. Izabella Wentz had Hashimoto’s for years and didn’t know it. It just about wrecked her entire life (as you’ll learn about today), but it was also an amazing gift in disguise.

After years of struggle, she was able to successfully put the disease into full remission. Now she’s on a mission to share the life-changing strategies she discovered with the millions of people battling Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The rub is that many of the people with Hashimoto’s don’t know that they have it. It could be expressed in chronic fatigue, stubborn body fat, constipation, hair loss, memory lapses, or many other symptoms. It’s important to know the signs, but it’s also important to know the right testing. We’ll definitely be covering both of those today.

So, why is Hashimoto’s so prevalent in our world right now? What makes our thyroid so special? Why is conventional medicine failing in treating this disease? You’ll discover that and so much more in this very important and timely interview today. Just click play, take good note, and enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How growing up in a doctor’s office shaped Dr. Wentz’s passion for medicine.
• The surprising (but not uncommon) way that Dr. Wentz was treated by her own doctors.
• What the term “incurable” really means.
• How conventional medicine treats Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (and what is missing).
• How prevalent Hashimoto’s actually is today (this will shock you!).
• What some common (and overlooked) symptoms of Hashimoto’s can be.
• How the immune system functions like a private investigator.
• The 3 factors that must be present for Hashimoto’s to occur.
• How gut cells and thyroid cells are connected.
• Why some people can eat gluten and live without any negative symptoms.
• Which environmental triggers can disrupt thyroid function.
• How fluoride suppresses thyroid function (you need to know about this!).
• Why your liver plays a huge role in thyroid health.
• What adaptive physiology is and how diseases work (in a weird way) to help us.
• How stress contributes to thyroid disease.
• Which essential nutrients are needed for healthy thyroid function.
• What the correct thyroid tests are to identify Hashimoto’s.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• ThyroidPharmacist.com
• Hydration & Water Masterclass - Episode 73
• Hashimoto’s Protocol ⇐ Pick up the #1 NY Times Bestseller right here!

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It may sound strange to hear, but cancer actually has a purpose in the human body. And there are many theories on the origins and role of cancer. Theories related to fungus overgrowth, to oxygenation, to immune function, and many others. Researchers have been furiously searching to find the cure for cancer for decades, but not coming to grips with what cancer really is and where it all begins.

Understanding the role that cancer actually plays, and what the body is doing when it sparks the life of cancer cells is vital to overcoming this epidemic. If we search deep enough, like we are finally able to do today, we see that cancer is actually tied intimately to one of the fundamental processes that give you life, and that’s the process of making energy.

The remarkable New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joseph Mercola is on the show today to share with you how the causes of cancer are related to your metabolism. You’ll learn how these microscopic energy power plants in your cells called mitochondria are the key to healing your metabolism, reversing and preventing cancer, and helping you to live a long, healthy life. Dr. Mercola is one of my go-to resources for health information, and I’m truly excited to have him on the show to share this with you today!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What simple principle inspired Dr. Mercola to shift his focus to more natural medicine.
• Why reversing cancer begins with healing the metabolism.
• How much of your bodyweight is actually mitochondria.
• The important role that mitochondria play in eliminating cancer cells.
• How much of your body’s energy is stored in the form of fat.
• Why a ketogenic diet is incredibly beneficial for healing the metabolism.
• What the potential pitfall can be from using a ketogenic diet long-term.
• How Dr. Mercola recommends cycling your carbohydrate intake each week.
• The common protein mistake that people make on a ketogenic diet.
• How hepatic gluconeogenesis keeps your blood sugar low even after a high-carb meal.
• Why the advocacy against eating fat was correct (and where it went wrong).
• Whether or not flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are good for you (critical to know!).
• Why it’s important to cycle your foods and supplements.
• Which popular mineral supplement could be causing major health problems.
• How to ensure that you’re optimizing your Vitamin D levels in a smart way.
• The surprising impact that cold thermogenesis has on mitochondria.
• Why getting your body grounded can help reduce stress hormones and inflammation.
• How exercise can powerfully impact your mitochondria and brain function.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• Mercola.com
• Carb-Cycling and The Sweet Potato Diet - With guest Michael Morelli
• Security Illuminator
• Sleep Smarter
• The Benefits of Cold Thermogenesis
• FatForFuel.org ⇐ Grab the new book right here for special bonuses!

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For generations, many of us have aspired to be like the heroes and heroines we see on the big screen. The charisma, the confidence, and, of course, the incredible physiques have motivated people to hit the gym for decades.

Morris Chestnut is definitely on that list of favorite fit actors for millions of people. In his own words, getting in shape and staying in shape wasn’t that hard for him. But then something changed…

As Morris was busy doing his thing making movies and television shows, he noticed that the extra weight wasn’t hopping off of his frame like it used to. In fact, the weight snuck up on him so fast that he barely knew what hit him. And, as life would so poetically write it, this is when he gets a call for a big movie role where he needs to be in jaw-dropping shape. He needed an assist, big time! And this is where celebrity fitness trainer Obi Obadike steps on the scene.

In this episode you’re going to learn Morris and Obi’s story, and how they were able to transform Morris’ physique (and get just as many people talking about his body as the movie itself). Most importantly, you’re going to learn the valuable fitness lessons that anyone can use to break through and accomplish their fitness goals. They are excited to show you that this process of getting in incredible shape is simple, attainable, and even fun! Listen in as we breakdown the common fitness myths and provide you the tools you need to create the body and health that you deserve. Check out the video, but make sure to listen to the audio podcast for some of the extras to ensure you take things to a whole new level. Enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Which nutrient can protect your brain from the effects of sleep deprivation.
• What the most important factor is in any diet that you choose.
• How carbohydrate intake can affect water retention in the body.
• What carbohydrate spillover is and how it impacts body fat.
• How extra weight can creep up on you.
• Why actors tend to get fat on set.
• The most significant thing that a trainer has to establish with their client.
• How weekend weight gain changed Morris’ perception about fitness.
• Whether or not eating more smaller meals throughout the day accelerates fat loss.
• What impact (if any) does eating carbs in the evening have on weight gain.
• Why it’s actually encouraged for you to indulge in your favorite foods on The Cut program.
• How dropping calories too low can sabotage your weight loss.
• Why eating some smart carbs for dinner can actually help you sleep better.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off
• The Power Of No - With guest James Altucher
• The Best Pre-Workout, Intra-Workout, And Post-Workout Nutrition
• Carb-Cycling and The Sweet Potato Diet - With guest Michael Morelli
• Connect with Morris Instagram / Facebook / Twitter
• Connect with Obi Instagram / Facebook / Twitter
• The Cut ⇐ Pick up the hot new book right here!

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Every choice we make in life instantly has two outcomes.

Every time you say yes to something, you are inherently saying no to something else. And every time you say no to something, you are automatically saying yes to something else.

For example, when you say yes to eating healthy food, then you are saying no to eating deep-fried Twinkies by default. That cream-stuffed heart attack may be attractive, but one yes decision accomplishes both in one fell swoop.

That example is for a positive outcome. But in a negative context, saying yes to a job that you can’t stand (and not opening yourself up to another one), is saying no to a career that you could really enjoy, automatically. You can have anything, but you can’t have everything. And your no’s and yes’s are the priceless currency of your life.

According to bestselling author James Altucher, The Power of No is one of the least utilized keys to a healthy and happy life. When you say “NO” to the things that you don’t want, then you actually make room for the things in life that you do want. Often times we can’t take advantage of (or even recognize) the biggest opportunities in our lives if we’re busy doing things that we don’t want to do.

On a level of health and wellness, that soul-sucking behavior of saying yes (even when you know good and well you shouldn’t be doing it) increases stress hormones, reduces activity in the parts of your brain associated with creativity and happiness, and even increases behaviors like emotional eating (because your biology is trying to find some relief from the jam you’ve gotten yourself into).

It’s true that there are rites of passage in life, and there are times when you have to suck-it-up and do things that you might not want to do (like going to the DMV to get your tags renewed - I think I would rather be forced to cook bacon in the nude. And bacon grease can be so unfriendly!). But those short-term choices need to be leading you to long-term rewards you want. The problem is that a lot of times we say yes to things, we get stuck saying yes, and never devise ourselves an exit plan.

The solution is to become more aware of the power of no, and to use it consciously to move your life forward. You’ve got a finite time here to enjoy life and make the most of yourself, and that’s why I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How James amassed a fortune building websites for iconic entertainment companies.
• How James lost all of his fortune (and more) because of what he calls “the disease”.
• Why it’s a big mistake to think that you’re ever done (or that you’ve “made it”).
• Why money is a side effect of something more important.
• How self-honesty can be the key to having the health, happiness, and life you want.
• Why you need to exercise your idea muscle daily.
• What Twinkies have to do with finding your purpose.
• How the power of “NO” can revolutionize your life.
• Why rejection is a normal, valuable part of life.
• Why playing is such an important part of success.
• How to become an idea machine.
• Why you need to love yourself like your life depends on it.
• Why putting a priority on your own health and happiness is one of the most unselfish things you can ever do.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off
• The Power of No by James Altucher
• Choose Yourself by James Altucher
• Reinvent Yourself by James Altucher
• The James Altucher Show Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Website

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