Things are going to happen. Good stuff, not-so-good-stuff… life can be a dance between the two. But, as the research shows, it’s not so much what happens to us, but how we respond to what happens to us that determines the quality of our lives.

When it comes to our health and fitness, millions of people each year raise the white flag and give up on their goals to have something greater because of something they may have never even heard about before. They give up because of their lack of emotional agility.

When you are taking action to change your body and your health, challenges will arise. As much as I don’t want to say this, it’s just part of the process! You are becoming someone you have never met before, so that process will come with a learning curve and relationship adjustments that only emotional agility can enable you to traverse.

Today we have one of the world’s foremost experts on emotional agility here for you to learn from. Dr. Susan David literally wrote the book on Emotional Agility, and what she’s sharing with you today will undoubtedly change your life from this day forward if you take action on it.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How thinking positive can be at odds with what truly helps people thrive.
• How our thoughts, actions, and stories can cause us to act incongruent with our values.
• What it means to go from rigidity to agility.
• What it means to be “hooked” and how this controls our thoughts and actions.
• How the same thought patterns that keep us safe can also keep us from success.
• What premature cognitive commitment is (you probably do this a lot!).
• What the difference is between thinking fast and thinking slow.
• What the 4 most common emotional hooks are (this is powerful!).
• How thought-blaming can disempower you.
• Why it’s helpful to move to the edge of what we’re comfortable with.
• How our need to be right can lead us to outcomes that don’t serve us.
• Why negative emotions are so valuable versus a hyper-focus on happiness.
• What the 4 essential movements are for gaining more emotional agility.
• What it means to “show up” when it comes to emotional agility.
• How to rise above our emotions and not be controlled by them.
• The critical difference between a “have to goal” and “want to goal”.

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• Formula O2 ⇐ Pick up the 5-star oxygenated sports drink right here!
• Proven Benefits Of Expressive Writing - The Model Health Show
• susandavid.com/learn ⇐ Take the free emotional agility quiz right here!
• Emotional Agility by Susan David, Ph.D.

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Billie Jean King said, “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.”

It’s not that we are incapable of winning. It’s not that the life of our dreams is out of our reach. It’s the fact that many of us forfeit our shot to go for our win because of unwarranted fear and a few other nasty ingredients.

Well, what if you got your hands on the ingredients for a much tastier recipe where YOU get to live the life that you were destined to? That’s exactly what you’re going to get access to today. On this episode we have the founder and CEO of the mega-successful human optimization company Onnit, the great Aubrey Marcus.

Aubrey is the walking, talking example of what living a great looks like. He’ll definitely argue that it wasn’t always like that. At one point he was down to his last dollar working to make his dream come true. Now he runs a multi-million dollar company that’s ushered in a new wave of integrity and care into the supplement and sports performance industry. He went for his win and there was no looking back. Many years and life lessons later, Aubrey is on a mission to share what he’s learned along the way. I’m excited to share this with you and I hope this is a catalyst for you to go for your win too!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why the nucleus is not really the “brain” of your cells.
• What it means to Go For Your Win.
• What it means to have a purpose deficiency.
• What the two parts of your mission are (this is important!).
• How to uncover what your passion is.
• How to create connections with others that can help you to live a rich life.
• Why your beliefs are a strong indicator of whether you’ll be successful or not.
• Why choice is really a superpower.
• What it means to practice toughness.
• What the primary force of resistance is in your life.
• How to gracefully deal with attachment.
• How to handle and traverse through apathy to be your best self.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book
• The Paradox of Choice TED Talk - Barry Schwartz
• Go For Your Win ⇐ Get access to the program now while it’s still open!

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Many gains have been forfeited in the name of poor exercise nutrition. Today you’re going to learn how to get the most out of every push-up, every burpee, every zumba booty shake, or whatever exercise method you choose, by leveraging the power of smart pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout nutrition.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The clinically proven ways that pre- and post-workout nutrition benefit your body.
• What exercise really is (in relationship to changing your physique).
• What the law of overcompensation is.
• How your personal needs and goals impact your nutrition surrounding your workout.
• Whether or not you should carb-load before your workout if weight loss is your goal.
• How long after a meal you should wait to exercise.
• How pre-workout caffeine consumption impacts fat loss and performance.
• Where oxygen is needed most in your body to help remove metabolic waste.
• What surprising co-starring role your fat cells play.
• Why BCAAs are so important for your muscles.
• Why conventional sports drinks are so dangerous.
• What incredibly healthy thing you should NOT consume after your workout.
• The benefits that fasting can have during your post-workout window.
• What the best post-workout nutrition options are.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Formula O2 ⇐ Pick up the 5-star oxygenated sports drink right here!
• 15 Ways To Do HIIT For Fat Loss - The Model Health Show
• The Fat Loss Code Program
• Vani Hari Interview - The Model Health Show

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There’s an understanding in physics that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form into another. The entire universe is operating on this principle, and you are one of the greatest parts of it.

The transformation of ourselves as a human being is one of the most miraculous and profound things in existence. Whether it’s transforming your body, your mind, your levels of success in life, your relationships, or anything else, it’s a phenomenal process. But, it can also come with a dramatic struggle.

There are certain steps that make the process of transformation as a person possible. Knowing these steps, and putting them into play in your life, will not only make the process much easier to traverse, but it will also give you more power to determine the outcome. In this episode we dive into the 5 steps to creating your personal transformation. It’s loaded to the brim with insights for your to take advantage of, but it’s up to you to put them into action for yourself. Let’s go!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How long it takes your body to produce normal levels of melatonin after blue light exposure.
• Why every transformation begins with a triggering event.
• What actually causes most people to give up when they’re so close to success.
• How to be a practical psychologist and uncover a trigger for yourself.
• Why being around people who are doing great things can be a spark for you.
• What enlightened motivation is.
• Why having a model will shorten the timeline for achieving your goals.
• How to move past your comfort zone and create a better life.
• Why you have to take action to “ride the wave” when it shows up.
• How to get back on track if you fall off the wagon.
• What people who achieve greatness do differently than everyone else.
• Why solving smaller problems can prevent much bigger problems.
• What drives people to “hate” on someone when they start to grow.
• Why you must take ownership of your greatness starting immediately.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Organifishop.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book!
• SuperheroYou.com
• F.lux <= Blue light blocking app
• Natalie Jill Interview - The Model Health Show
• The Only 5 Exercises Your Need - The Model Health Show
• The Fat Loss Code <== Get access to the brand new, redesigned program!
• Bo Eason Interview - The Model Health Show

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This is a very, very special episode. While I was on the road traveling for multiple speaking events, we put together a meetup event for listeners of The Model Health Show in Chicago. It was super last minute, but we totally filled up the event space, and the energy was amazing!

It was such a gift to hang out with everyone, and we got to do a little something special that no one was expecting. We did a LIVE recording of The Model Health Show right there on the spot!

With Jade and our behind the scenes tech guru Shoe on the scene, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to make it happen. We did this special Q & A episode and the energy and insights were running wild. Today you’re going to learn some of my biggest observations in building a successful health & wellness company, how to ensure you stay consistent with your health practices on the road, how late night exercise impacts your body, and so much more! You never know what amazing things can happen when you take inspired action. I’m so grateful to everyone who came out to share their time with us, and I’m incredibly grateful to share this experience with you.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why being complementary instead of threatening can help you change situations from the inside out.
• Why studying personal development is critical to every area of your life.
• The #1 thing you must do to become elite in any field.
• How big failures can transform into huge successes.
• Why it’s important to connect healthy lifestyle changes with something deeper in our lives.
• How MCT oil impacts appetite.
• One critical step to being consistent in your health & fitness practices.
• Why you need to reframe your idea of treating yourself with food.
• How evening exercise can impact your sleep quality.
• What impact falling asleep with the television on has on your health.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• FourSigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• Eric Thomas Interview - The Model Health Show
• Bo Eason - The Model Health Show
• Dr. Jade Teta Interview - The Model Health Show
• Dr. Michael Breus - The Model Health Show
• Calm - Meditation App
• Sleep Smarter ⇐ Get the book or audiobook right here!

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Hippocrates said that, “All disease begins in the gut.” Sure there are some other potential factors for the onset of illness, but for the man considered to be the father of modern medicine to say this, it’s definitely something that we need to stop and think about.

He knew then what we know now, which is the human gut is literally the foundation for our lives. This is the place that food cells get converted into you cells. This is the place that houses over 80 percent of your body’s immune system. This is the place that accommodates the microorganisms that control nearly everything about your health.

The human gut is the birthplace of your microbiome. And today you’re going to learn how to optimize your health by optimizing this remarkable world in your belly.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a renowned gastroenterologist, and one of the world’s leading experts on the microbiome. Her strategies and treatments have helped thousands of people worldwide recover from issues like IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, candida overgrowth, gut dysbiosis and more. Her methods are all-encompassing, easy to implement, and they just make sense (as you’ll see!). This information can be absolutely life changing for so many people, so please make sure to share it with your family and friends! Enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Dr. Chutkan’s life outdoors and ‘dirty childhood’ influenced her approach as a physician.
• Why being a gastroenterologist is incredibly sexy right now (well, as sexy as it could be).
• What your microbiome actually is.
• Why our societal fixation on killing bacteria is incredibly dangerous.
• How the template for our microbiome is set at birth.
• How the rising rates of C-section births are impacting our society’s health.
• What HMOs are and why they are critical for the healthy development of children.
• Why we need to be incredibly cautious with antibiotic use.
• What some of the overlooked causes of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are.
• What gene modulation is.
• How gut dysbiosis works and how it can contribute to many diseases.
• Why diversity is critical for our internal and external environments.
• What practical ways you can use to get exposure to more healthy microbes.
• What essential (but overlooked) thing probiotic supplements require to be effective.
• The surprising way that millions of people are consuming antibiotics on a regular basis.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• FourSigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• The Microbiome Solution by Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• Hydration And Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• Dr. Robynne Chutkan Website / Twitter / Facebook

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The secrets to health and happiness can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

When we are children we are endowed with a mastery for joy and health that we can lose track of as the years roll on. Our search for a return to health and happiness can consume us. But because we are so preoccupied with looking into the future, we often forget to take a second and look down at the little heroes who are passionately showing us the way.

In today’s special episode you’ll discover the 5 specific things that kids can teach us about living a happy, healthy life. Many of the things you’ll learn are backed by surprising and powerful clinical research. Yet, you don’t need a study to tell you just how good it feels to put these timeless, brilliant activities into play for yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How playing impacts your genetic expression.
• Why our mindset around play shifts as we get older.
• The surprising ways that play impacts your brain health.
• How to incorporate more play into your life.
• Why all of your emotions are valuable.
• What we need to learn from kids about emotional wellness.
• Why imagination is critical to success.
• How your imagination and memory are intimately connected.
• How your imagination can help you reframe and heal from past experiences.
• Why you need to take more control over imagineering your life.
• Which powerful supplement is being studied for its neuroprotective effects.
• How a childlike curiosity can benefit us as adults.
• What children can teach us about achieving our goals.

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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!
• Hal Elrod Interview - The Model Health Show
• Bob Proctor Interview - The Model Health Show
• How To Create A Superhero Brain - The Model Health Show
• Jim Kwik Interview - The Model Health Show

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Your thyroid is the master regulator of your metabolism. Any endeavors for healthy weight loss or weight gain are all governed by your hyper-intelligent thyroid gland.

Today, more than ever, there’s a war being waged against your thyroid gland. Environmental pollution, nutrient deficiencies, and unchecked stress are all putting a dire burden on this critical gland. Millions of people are being stricken with thyroid issues, and conventional medicine doesn’t have a solution for it.

The standard approach is to counterattack the thyroid gland using dangerous medications, removing your thyroid gland, or even destroying your thyroid gland with radiation as a method of “treatment”.

If the thyroid is already being attacked by our abnormal conditions today, what sense does it make to attack the thyroid even more? Why wouldn’t we support the thyroid and help it to perform normally? Why wouldn’t we focus on removing the underlying cause of the thyroid condition so that there’s nothing to battle in the first place?

That’s where Dr. Amy Myers comes in.

Amy Myers, MD is a renown leader in functional medicine and author of the New York Times bestselling book The Autoimmune Solution. She’s been a pioneer in helping the public at large truly understand thyroid function and how to safely and naturally reverse even the most difficult thyroid issues. What’s even more powerful is that Dr. Myers is teaching all of us from firsthand experience as a thyroid patient herself. She’s here today to share her story and to share with you how to have amazing, vibrant health by optimizing the function of this remarkable gland.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Dr. Amy Myers’ own thyroid struggles transformed her life and shifted her career.
• How conventional medicine treats hyperthyroid and hypothyroid conditions.
• Why having a functioning thyroid enables your body to respond to your lifestyle.
• What Grave’s disease is and the symptoms it causes.
• How conventional physicians tend to misdiagnose and mistreat thyroid conditions.
• Why normal thyroid labs doesn’t necessarily mean you have healthy thyroid function.
• What your various thyroid hormones are and what they do (this is important!).
• What can cause your reverse T3 to go out of optimal range.
• Why thyroid conditions are far more prevalent today.
• Which nutrient deficiencies can cause thyroid problems.
• How your gut health deeply impacts your thyroid function.
• The surprising ways that stress can cause severe thyroid problems.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• FourSigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• The Autoimmune Solution
• The Thyroid Connection Website / Amazon <== Get the book here!

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How can a society with access to infinite information struggle so mightily with an issue like weight loss? I think that one major reason is that knowledge of the body and how it works is advertised to be complex and difficult to understand. We, as a society, are led to believe that our own bodies (that we call home!) are far too confusing that only a small percentage of people seem to understand the truth about them.

Well, I’m here to share with you that the truth surrounding how your body and metabolism works is simple, attainable, and your birthright to know about. Galileo said, “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” Today we have the incredible Dr. Jade Teta on to help you discover how your amazing metabolism works so that you can be empowered to create the body and life you want.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What hormones actually are.
• The amazing things that can happen when “passion bumps into purpose”.
• Why the way we think about metabolism is terribly wrong.
• What The Law of Metabolic Compensation is.
• Why muscle is expensive for your body to carry.
• How fat and muscle release “metabolic smoke”.
• What Metabolic Multitasking is (this is powerful!).
• What the heck HEC is and how it impacts your body.
• The 4 different ways to shift your ratio of diet and exercise to keep your metabolism responding.
• Why “structured flexibility” is so important to changing your body composition.
• How woman can cross-train their menstrual cycle for better fitness results.
• Whether or not you can spot-treat stubborn fat areas.
• Which supplements are clinically proven to be helpful for fat loss.

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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!
• JadeTeta.com
• MetabolicEffect.com
• Lose Weight Here <== Get the book!
• Follow Dr. Jade Teta on social Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

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There’s a wonderful quote from Carl Jung that says, “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”

Our deepest relationships transform us. And which direction that chemical reaction goes can make all of the difference in the world. You can end up with a beautiful reaction that breathes life into everyone who’s around it, or a not-so-good reaction that can smother everyone in the room. The thing is, we don’t have to sit idly by and just hope that things will mix well together. We can actually uncover which things work great together, and put them into action for ourselves!

There will be nothing that impacts your life more than the quality of your most intimate relationship. Becoming a great “relationship chemist” will bring you more health, happiness, and success than you can even imagine.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the #1 most influential thing on your health actually is.
• What’s instinctual in a relationship and what’s not.
• What the 6 core human needs are.
• Why it’s important to find your partner’s #1 driving force.
• Why “you should just know” is a huge mistake in relationships.
• How curiosity can be healing for a relationship.
• Why modeling is critical to relationship success.
• Why compromising with your partner might not be the best idea.
• The importance of dating and how to ensure you have 1-on-1 time.
• How personal development plays a crucial role in development as a couple.
• What to do when you feel like your partner isn’t with you on your ideas.
• Why acknowledgement plays a critical role in the evolution of relationships.
• How health & fitness tie into a healthy, thriving relationship.
• What the 2 most important words in a relationship are.
• How to immediately find common ground when you’re in an argument with your partner.
• How to turn your relationship irritations into admirations.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book
• Love & Passion Program from Anthony Robbins
• Tony Robbins’ 6 Human Needs TED Talk
• The 5 Love Languages
• Connect with Shawn on Instagram

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You’ve probably heard the quote that “timing is everything”. But what if it’s true? What if the key to better relationships, better health, and more success in our lives really isn’t just about what we do or how we do it, but when we do it that makes all of the difference in the world?

Today you’re going to learn about the fascinating research surrounding biological chronotypes. This cutting-edge science proves that there’s an optimal time for each person to do everything from eating a snack, to exercising, to having sex, to asking their boss for a raise that’s totally unique to their chronotype.

Board-certified sleep specialist and bestselling author Dr. Michael Breus is here to give you the skinny on how to tap into the potential of your chronotype and leverage The Power of When!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What inspired Dr. Breus to focus on clinical sleep medicine.
• What a biological chronotype is.
• Why Dr. Breus shifted his focus to assessing and treating his patients based on chronotypes.
• Which chronotype tends to be early risers and go-getters in their careers.
• Which chronotype makes up the greatest percentage of people in our society.
• How chronotypes finally help people realize there's nothing "wrong" with them when they don't fit into the norms of society.
• What a high/low sleep drive is.
• A surprising study that proves chronotherapy is an incredibly effective treatment for depression.
• The #1 historical event that disrupted our biological clocks.
• How jet lag and living in different parts of the world can affect your chronotype.
• What the perfect time is to ask your boss for a raise (the science will surprise you!).
• Which chronotype has a tendency to indulge in a late night snack.
• How the science of biological chronotypes relates to children.
• What the best time is to take a nap and how long a nap should be.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book
• Sleep Smarter Audiobook Amazon / Audible ⇐ Get the new audiobook here now!
• SleepSmarterBook.com
• thepowerofwhenquiz.com ⇐ Take the free quiz right here!
• The Power Of When Amazon / Website ⇐ Pick up the new book right here now!

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There are tons of great tips out there making waves for improving your sleep quality. Many of these tips are life-changing. But for some people, sleeping in a cooler, darker, tech-free room, might not be enough.

I have to say, I was absolutely floored when I found out just how much our gut health impacts our sleep quality. I believe this to be the missing key for millions of people struggling with sleep issues who are only seeing slight improvements with the popular sleep-health tips out there.

Realizing this is where many of the most common sleep issues are rooted, I felt it was a MUST to create a masterclass on it so that you know the ins and outs of this amazing gut-brain-sleep connection.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why your gut is often referred to as “the second brain”.
• Which neurotransmitter found in the gut has a profound influence on your mood.
• How a specific sleep hormone precursor also enhances your digestion.
• The shocking amount of melatonin that’s found in your gut.
• How your gut actually tells your brain what to do (and not the other way around).
• How bacteria in your gut can influence your sleep quality.
• Which common things can destroy your gut microbiome.
• What every long-living culture uses to support their microbiome.
• Why probiotic supplements won’t work without another key component.
• How changing your sleep schedule can change your gut bacteria.
• What decision we need to make when Netflix is calling our name.
• Which good sleep nutrients you need to eat each day.
• How your circadian timing system regulates your digestion.
• Which digestive issues are intimately connected to sleep.
• The shocking impact that nighttime artificial light has on your digestion.
• Why the timing of your evening meals can make or break your health.
• Which sleeping positions are the best and worst for common digestive issues.

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• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book
• themodelhealthshow.com/92y
• sleepsmarterbook.com/tour
• Conquering Diabesity - The Model Health Show
• GI Testing - Interview With Dr. Anthony Beck - The Model Health Show
• Hydration & Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• Sleep Smarter Audiobook Amazon / Audible ⇐ Get the new audiobook here now!
• HelionFormulas.com/model ⇐ Our favorite probiotic!
• Scary Dairy - The Model Health Show
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Mediocrity is on sale in our world today. It's cheap, easy to get, and there are even 2-for-1 discounts if you want to bring someone along with you. 

Why do we set the bar so low? And why do so many of us settle for a life of quiet desperation when we can live the life of our dreams? My friend Bo Eason has a problem with mediocrity, and he’s on fire to help people wake up to their true potential which (he will explain exactly why) is literally your birthright.

Bo’s story is absolutely incredible. Going from elite NFL player, to critically acclaimed playwright and stage performer, he knows a thing or 10,000 about what it takes to become great at something. He also knows (and will share with you today) how to pivot and carve out a new path for yourself, why it takes just one person to change your entire life, and how to truly step into your power.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What Bo did at the age of 9 that laid the foundation for his future.
• Why the plan for your life usually doesn’t look like it’s going to work out.
• Why Bo didn’t think his skills in football would transfer over into the real world.
• What life-changing advice Bo received from Al Pacino.
• Why most people fail miserably when they have the opportunity to learn from someone great (this will shock you!).
• How we are veritably hardwired to be winners.
• Why it’s so valuable to learn from the very best person in their respective field.
• Why practice needs to be the center of your universe.
• How rituals and practice give you more freedom in life.
• What some of Bo's most important daily rituals are.
• Why most people are late when opportunity presents itself.
• What Bo does to accelerate recovery and improve performance.
• What the #1 enemy in our lives is (this is important!).
• Why it's critical for us to expand what we are aiming for in life.
• What’s the #1 character trait we must have in order to be the best in the world.

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• The One Thing With Jay Papasan - The Model Health Show
• Connect with Bo Eason Website | Instagram | YouTube

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How do you actually know what you think?

A lot of us are under the impression that we know what we think because we hear a lot of inner chatter in our heads (straightjacket not included), or because we talk about what we think with other people. But that’s not what we really think.

The inner chatter in your head is mostly surface stuff; fluff. It’s the bright and shining outside of the orange that can easily hide the real juicy stuff in the middle. And the things you think that you share with other people - it’s filtered. A lot. Even your very best friends have probably never heard your deepest thoughts.

There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a safety mechanism to keep us comfortable and feeling as though we will be accepted. Filtering is socially acceptable because everybody does it whether they realize it or not. The only problem with it is that all of the real thoughts and feelings you have may never get looked at. The good, the bad, and the ugly in so many of our psychies is often heavily suppressed. The not-so-good stuff held in can lead to destructive behavior, depression, and addiction (to name a few) and it’s all clinically proven. And the good stuff held in can lead to living a life that’s not true to who you really are. Your visions, goals, and aspirations not analyzed and expressed can lead to supreme feelings of regret, resentment, and cause you to miss out on the incredible fulfillment that’s possible for you.

So, do you really know what you think? Today it’s time to uncover the things usually hiding in plain sight that are holding you back. Today you’re going to learn about the proven benefits of expressive writing with the one and only Katie Dalebout.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What controls everything that we think and everything that we do.
• The surprising clinically proven impact that journaling has on depression.
• How expressive writing can influence PTSD.
• Why using unhealthy methods to control our weight is so prevalent in our society.
• How Katie “accidentally” discovered the vast benefits of journaling.
• The surprising truth about why we filter ourselves around other people.
• Why there’s only one way to do journalling wrong.
• What important thing journaling forces us to do.
• What most of society uses to not feel their feelings.
• Why curiosity is an important ingredient for understanding your own thoughts.
• The 6 critical pointers for getting the most out of expressive writing.
• The surprising revelation about what happens when you choose to suppress your feelings.
• Why befriending yourself is a huge key to success and happiness.
• What our top two favorite journaling exercises are.

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• The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton
• Interview with Dr. Lissa Rankin: Mind Over Medicine - The Model Health Show
• Happy, Thank You, More Please
• Let It Go by Katie Dalebout
• Connect with Katie Dalebout Website | Instagram | Podcast

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Just like any journey in life, the journey to health is a journey of discovery. Each obstacle we face is an opportunity to learn something new about ourselves. Whether it’s healing a disease or finding a way to lose that last tiny bit of body fat, changing our health starts with changing how we think.

Experimentation is our foundational tool. You have to experiment and test things out to truly find out what works for yourself. We are all unique, and what works for your best friend may only set you back on your journey even further. Sure, there are universal principles of health that can take you a very long way. Eat real food, get plenty of movement and exercise, get adequate amounts of sunlight, drink lots of clean water, cultivate healthy relationships, and do meaningful work that fulfills you. These are a few of the basic tenets for living a healthy, happy, successful life.

But what about when you want to take your health to another level? Or what about when you get hit with a real challenging situation (despite following the foundational principles)? This is where a deeper analysis needs to take place. You can take shots in the dark and see if anything (hopefully) hits, or you can take action to uncover what the real solution is by looking in the right place. How do you know unless you look? That’s the mantra of the skilled practitioner today. The guessing game is great if you’re playing Pictionary with your friends. But when it comes to your health guessing can be a massive waste of time, rob you of your results and, at worse, it can even be life-threatening. That’s why I’m so thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Anthony G. Beck.

Dr. Beck has made a habit of looking in the right place for the solutions to all manner of health problems. His advanced testing methods have helped to change my life, and he’s here today to fill you in on what you need to know to be more empowered in your own health journey. Let’s do this!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Whether or not medicinal mushrooms are good for kids.
• What Balanced Protocol means and why it works so well.
• Why your gut health is so influential on your health overall.
• What GI Testing can tell you.
• Why the best diet in the world might not be the best diet for your body.
• How changing your food changes your microbiome.
• Why it’s not just what you eat, but where you eat that can make all of the difference.
• Why we need diversity in our food.
• How many different species of bacteria we have in our gut (this is amazing!).
• Why conventional allergy tests can misleading and outright wrong.
• Why elimination diets don’t work (wait, what?!).
• Which incredible blood test can tell you how “clean” your metabolism is running.
• Why you need to be cautious about buying most probiotic supplements.

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• Connect with Dr. Beck Website | Instagram | Podcast

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In a world of continuous posts and pictures, our consumption and judgement of attraction is at an all-time high. But, what can get lost in all of that is, well, ourselves.

What does it mean to be attractive? How does attraction work? And why does it matter really anyway?

Well, funny enough, attraction is actually tied to our lifeline. We all want to be attractive, and we all want to feel significant. These are basic human needs that help drive along our species. Not solely for the purpose of picking a mate, but being a part of a tribe, and (evolutionarily speaking) having a better chance at survival.

On today’s show we’re talking in-depth about why being attractive matters and, more importantly, simple things that ANYONE can do to become more attractive almost instantly.

Sounds like a pretty big promise? Well, I’ve got the science to back it up. And this isn’t about a superficial, stereotypical, smoke-and-mirrors type of attraction that many of us have bought into today. This is real attraction. This is how to let your inner light shine, and how to be the most attractive version of yourself.

Marilyn Monroe said, “To all the girls that think you’re fat because you’re not a size zero, you’re the beautiful one, it's society who’s ugly.” This important episode will be valuable for men and women all over the world who’ve battled with living up to what society has deemed as attractive. Today is an opportunity to break the chains of poor self-image, and to be more attractive, more healthy, and more of an inspiration to those around you. Enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why we all desire to be attractive to those around us (the science).
• What beauty really is (and what it is not).
• Why we tend to have an unhealthy relationship with beauty.
• 5 scientifically proven ways to be more attractive.
• How smiling actually impacts other people’s brains.
• What facial expression was found to be more attractive than smiling.
• How sleep deeply impacts attractiveness.
• What an expansive posture is (and why it matters).
• The science behind why muscles are so attractive.
• What personality characteristic is proven to increase your facial attractiveness.

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• Don’t Just Sit There: Katy Bowman Interview - The Model Health Show

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I remember watching the movie Wall-E with my son Braden. It is an animated movie portraying the not-too-distant future where humans have siphoned the world of its natural resources and moved to space, leaving Earth behind as a glorified junk yard. Talk about family fun!

Even though the context was a bit grim, the movie still highlighted the power of love, devotion, companionship, and doing the right thing. It was a good family movie that pulls on your heartstrings. But what most interested me about the movie was the depiction of the devolution of human beings who have become so engrossed in technology that they hardly ever move anymore. Every person in the film barely had to lift a finger as all of their needs were met at the touch of a button. It might sound cool to live in a world like that, but what are the consequences?

Since they lost their desire and need to move, all of their muscles were atrophied. And to say everyone was overweight would be a monumental understatement.

Now, is this reality that far fetched? Are we not seeing the effects that our creature comforts are having on health and our ability to move normally? Yes, we definitely are! And it’s impacting BILLIONS of people whether they realize it or not.

We have to reconnect with what makes us human and what supports the highest expression of our genes. Our genes literally expect us to do certain things, and when we don’t, disease and degeneration programs kick in.

This is why today’s show is so important and absolutely life-changing. We have on one of the world’s foremost experts in human movement. She’s here to help us recalibrate our lives by making some small adjustments that can lead to decades of improved quality of life.

Biomechanist Katy Bowman will help you to discover how to avoid the Wall-E syndrome and be a much healthier, happier, functional version of yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why standing is NOT the solution for sitting too much.
• What a dynamic workstation is.
• Why ergonomic products and workstations are destined to fail our health.
• How our modern conveniences impact our daily movement.
• What mechanosensors are and how they work in your body.
• How you can literally create new body fat specifically for sitting on.
• What some excellent (and surprising) standing workstation options are.
• Some critical insights to make sure your standing desk isn’t hurting you.
• The secret life of high heeled shoes and what they can do to your body.
• What determines the amount of movement you should be getting on a daily basis.

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• Don’t Just Sit There by Katy Bowman
• Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman
• Movement-Based Lifestyle: A Day In The Life Of Katy Bowman
• Connect with Katy Website | Twitter | Instagram

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What we are able to have, give, do and become in our lives is largely determined by how we choose to spend our time. Seneca said, “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested.”

A big secret to success in life is learning how to focus on what really matters. And at no other point in human history has focus been such a hugely scarce commodity. If you can reacquire your focus, and place it intently on the thing that matters most, then there’s absolutely no limit to what you can achieve. That’s why I had to talk with Jay Papasan.

Jay is the co-author of the bestselling, mega-hit book The One Thing. Today he’s here to share with you some priceless wisdom to help you live the life you want, break through your mental barriers, and become the best version of yourself. The tips and insights are running wild in this episode, so make sure you’re ready to catch them!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why food and memories are intimately linked up in our minds.
• Why it’s never your “title” that defines you.
• What The One Thing really is (this is life-changing!).
• How attempting to do everything right can be a bigtime spiritual stressor.
• How to create the “Domino Effect” in the most important areas of life.
• How to find The One Thing for transforming your body.
• How you can find out what YOUR one thing is.
• The surprising impact of multitasking (this is mind-blowing!).
• What your willpower actually is and how it’s always negative and positive.
• Why willpower is a nutrition issue.
• What megaphobia is and how it’s probably impacting your life.
• What a focusing question is and why it’s a MUST to have one.

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• The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
• Interview with Vani Hari - The Model Health Show
• Mindset by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.
• 7 Brief Lessons On Physics by Carlo Rovelli
• Connect with Jay Website | Twitter | Instagram

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“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” This is a quote from the ever-wise Dale Carnegie. And this is the first statement that comes to mind when I think of the courage of Vani Hari.

Vani is an action-taker. She began her life like many of us in modern society… fast food, fast life, and a fast-track to a date with disease.

Her action-taking nature was being used against her, and it landed her in a hospital bed, facing invasive surgery, and an important life decision.

Vani was hurt. She, like millions of others, put her trust in the corporations that manufacture the food that landed on her plate every day. Through a series of events (that you’re going to learn about today) she discovered that many of these multi-billion companies were putting chemicals in their foods that were leading to serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions for more people than you can imagine.

When she was presented with this information she had a choice. She could sit back and complain, or she could actually do something about it. And she decided to act!

But how in the world can a person take on a multi-billion dollar company? They have deep pockets, sly marketing reps and “fixers”, and legions of lawyers paid top dollar to make sure that your concerns never see the light of day.

It is a modern day David & Goliath story… And you know how that ended for Goliath.

The road hasn’t been easy, but by looking fear in the face, taking inspired action, and having the heart to make a real difference, Vani has helped to make changes to the food system that you have likely experienced firsthand even though you may have never heard her name before.

Today we are honoring Vani, and we are fortunate enough to have her here to share her story. It’s inspiring, and it’s also laced with important life lessons. Enjoy, and please make sure to stay connected with Vani and The Food Babe Army because together WE are really the agents of change for the health of our future generations.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How eating to “fit in” can lead to some big health challenges.
• How an invasive surgery triggered a transformation in Vani’s life.
• What surprising role your appendix plays in your health.
• What inspired Vani to leave her corporate job and pursue a career in health & wellness full-time.
• Why Kraft Foods used different ingredients in other countries for their super-popular macaroni & cheese.
• Why artificial food dyes are a huge potential health problem.
• How Vani was able to get multi-billion dollar food companies to make their products healthier.
• What some of The Sickening 15 are (and why you need to avoid them!).
• Why growth hormone is used in our food supply.
• The shocking amount of the world’s antibiotics that are given to livestock.
• How pesticides can seriously damage your health.
• Why shifting our demand is so critical to shifting our food system.
• How many synthetic ingredients are added to our food supply (this is crazy!).
• What GRAS is and how food companies use it to do what they want.
• Why there’s a weird stigma about organic foods.
• How fast food correlates with how we live our lives.

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• The Secret Life Of Your Immune System - The Model Health Show
• FoodBabe.com ⇐ Find Vani right here!

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Hippocrates, who is largely considered to be the father of modern medicine, said that, “Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” Hippocrates was speaking about the miraculous power of our immune system, and that’s what today’s show is all about.

Where is this mysterious immune system located? And how does it work? These are questions that I used to ponder many years ago, and it led me to realize that to understand the bigger picture, I first needed to understand the smaller picture.

Our immune systems are hyper-intelligent and, in a strange way, they are omnipotent and omnipresent in the evolution of humanity. Our immune systems are what have enabled us to adapt and move beyond all manner of diseases that could have wiped us out long ago. But, our immune system is the trainer, rehabilitator, and defender of every cell in our body. Our immune system is something to be highly praised and supported. And a great way to show thanks is to learn a little more about it.

Your immune systems is doing its job from the top of your head to the very bottom of your feet. But the heart of your immune system lives a very secret and special life that we are going to dive into today. You’ll learn a big part of how this amazing system works, plus value-packed tips to help you keep your immune system strong and healthy for a lifetime.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the 3 major functions of your lymphatic system are.
• How your lymphatic system engages with cancer cells.
• The surprising way that your lymphatic system impacts fat-soluble nutrients.
• How weight loss is influenced by your lymphatic system.
• Why your circulatory system and lymphatic system differ in how they move throughout your body.
• What all of your major lymphatic organs are (this might surprise you!).
• How your lymph fluid gets filtered at different points in your body.
• Where the training of your immune system takes place.
• What lymphocytes are and why they’re crucial to your health.
• What your largest lymphatic organ is and the important roles it plays.
• How the all-important thymus gland governs your immune system.
• What a vestigial structure is (this is just weird!).
• Which organ is a “safe house" for friendly bacteria.
• Your body’s first line of defense for your immune system.
• Why haphazard use of antibiotics can be devastating to our health (and our society).
• Which specific foods help to enhance immune system function.
• How a poorly functioning lymph system can impair your body’s lipid metabolism.
• What supplements can be helpful for the lymphatic system.
• How movement impacts your lymphatic system.
• What the best exercises are for your lymphatic system.
• Why our sleep quality has a huge influence on detoxification.
• How our clothing can impact our lymph flow (this is shocking!).
• How stress, cancer, and the lymphatic system are all related.

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• Hydration And Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• The Best Health & Fitness Rebounder! <== Check it out here!
• Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
• Benefits Of Cold Thermogenesis - The Model Health Show

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An ever expanding mystery to biologist and physicist alike, the human brain is truly the final frontier in understanding our universe, our world, and ourselves.

The form and function of your brain literally dictates everything about you. Your ability to choose papaya over Pop Tarts, your ability to choose forgiveness over hate, and your ability to choose courage over fear are all governed by that magnificent 3 pound organ resting inside of your head.

Your brain directs hormone function, activation of genetic programs, management of all of your senses and how you experience the world, and so much more. Today you’ll get an accelerated, easy-to-understand masterclass on brain basics.

Dr. Daniel Amen is a prolific physician, writer, and speaker who has been a pioneer in transforming our society’s understanding of the human brain, and how the function of our brain deeply impacts every area of our lives.

There might not be any information you’ll ever receive that can have a greater impact on your life. If you can change your brain, you can literally change everything about your reality. Learn from Dr. Amen what you can do to ensure you have the best brain possible. Avoid things that hurt your brain, and indulge in the things that help it. Let’s do this!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why eating the wrong kind of fats can damage your brain.
• What brain SPECT imaging is (and why it’s so life-changing!).
• Why adequate sleep is crucial for brain health.
• 12 principles to change your brain and change your life.
• Why a healthy brain is the #1 key for success in any area.
• Why the notion of free will is a very, very grey area.
• What makes your brain an “energy hog”.
• How soft your brain actually is (this will really surprise you!).
• Shocking reports on the relationship between soccer and brain damage.
• What Dr. Amen discovered in his NFL concussion studies.
• How alcohol consumption impacts your brain.
• How brain health relates to sexual health.
• Why there’s actually different types of anxiety, depression, and ADD.
• Why brain aging is optional (this is important!).

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There’s a battle going on for your health. Never before in human history have we had so many things vying for our time and attention. And never before have we had so many things that pull us further and further from our natural state of health and well-being.

Arianna Huffington has become a voice on the frontline leading the charge to take back control of our health. Her winning battle tactic: great sleep.

Arianna was noted at one of The World’s 100 Most influential People by Time magazine and she’s using her platform of influence to help spark The Sleep Revolution.

Your body undergoes the greatest transformation from your diet and exercise while you are asleep. It’s the ultimate pillar of health that actually makes sustainable change happen. Today you’re going to learn how sleep impacts everything from your sex life, to your physical appearance, to your performance at work. Plus, you’ll get proven tips to become a talented sleep warrior so that you can be skilled at getting the best sleep of your life.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The amazing story that enabled Arianna Huffington to create the Huffington Post.
• What inspired Arianna to become so passionate about sleep wellness.
• How the industrial revolution became the catalyst for our modern day sleep problems.
• Why Arianna says that sleep deprivation is the new smoking.
• Why melatonin is actually a big player in fat loss.
• What Arianna’s evening sleep ritual looks like.
• Why we need sleep to metabolize stress.
• Why you might want to consider changing your relationship with your alarm clock.
• The shocking impact that common sleep medications have on your body.
• What role our dreams play in our lives.
• How sleep is intimately connected to beauty and sexual attraction.
• How our food choices impact our sleep quality.

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• The Huffington Post
• Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
• The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

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I love the quote from Bill Waterson that says, “Experience is food for the brain.” What’s so wonderful about our brains is that they are continuously learning, continuously growing, and continuously making new connections.

Your brain is this miraculous, self-designing entity. It can do so much to change your own world, but it can also change the world at large. However, it can only activate its true potential if we give it the tools to do so.

Experience feeds the brain. And there is likely no greater experience for nourishing and energizing your brain than The Superhero Brain Conference.

This event highlights the greatest thinkers and experts on improving and using your brain that the world has ever seen. Your brain is the governing force that’s directing every thought and every cell in your body. If you truly want to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life, then there’s nothing more important than learning how to create a superhero brain.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What neuroplasticity is and why it’s important.
• Why learning keeps your brain young.
• The 3 major ways to create new neural connections in your brain.
• How your self-talk influences your brain and your life.
• 3 keys to changing your self-talk to help you reach your goals.
• How to train your brain to make accurate neuroassociations that boost your productivity.
• How your sleep quality impacts your memory.
• Why your gut health is influencing your sleep health.
• How these sheets can actually improve your sleep quality.
• Why Apple made major changes to the iPhone to help improve sleep.
• Which nutrients are critical to brain function.
• What incredible lessons I received from 28-time Grammy Award winner Quincy Jones about learning.
• Why we tend to fight for our limitations.
• 3 strategies to instantly change your perception of the challenges in your life.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book!
• Jim Kwik Interview - The Model Health Show
• Exercise To Be Smarter, Younger & More Successful - The Model Health Show
• Ettitude ⇐ Get 10% off of these organic, hypoallergenic bamboo lyocell sheets!
• Superhero Brain Conference ⇐ Get access to the replay here!

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The Declaration of Independence states that we all have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” by the very nature of us being alive. But, how often do we call upon those rights and use them?

Many of us have life, but we are not truly living. Many of us have liberty, but never truly utilize our freedom to have, be, and do the things we’re capable of. And many of us have the capacity to live a happy, fulfilled life, but unknowingly forfeit our happiness and live lives of quiet desperation.

Today’s show is all about breaking bonds from the things that hold us back from real happiness and fulfillment. Granted, happiness is relative to each person and each situation. But, even a few higher percentage points of happiness in your life will lead to better health, better relationships, and more success in your chosen career, according to the research.

Get ready for some powerful revelations and action items to put in place to see some immediate upgrades in happiness and fulfillment. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to be healthy. And you deserve to be empowered to live life on your terms. Enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• The shocking percentage of people who say they’re actually happy.
• Why there’s a U-shaped curve of happiness in our lives.
• How happiness might be tied to your lifeline.
• The 5 things that hold us back from happiness.
• How we can use excuses to block our happiness.
• Why taking responsibility is critical to being happy long-term.
• What If-Then Syndrome is.
• How the media fuels our unhappiness.
• Why so many people settle for drama instead of being happy.
• 2 simple tips to eliminate drama from your life.
• What the Future-Past Paradox is and how it impacts your attitude.
• How you can change the energy in any environment.
• Why we develop a sense of unworthiness in our lives, and how we can change it!

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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!

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What separates those who lead lives of great success, and those who lead lives of great struggle, are things that are so small that you can likely write them all on a tiny post-it note.

Success starts with ritual. It’s the things you do consistently, not every now and then, that tells the real tale of the results you’ll see in your life.

Couple that with the next important thing, which is to gain mastery over the small things. It’s not the big things… like hitting the lottery, winning the championship, or breaking into the Top 100 Influential People in the World list that 99.999% of the world’s most successful and happy people ever achieve. They are so successful because they’ve dedicated themselves to mastering the small things that bring great results. The old adage goes, “By the inch, it’s a cinch. By the yard, it’s hard.”

One final key ingredient is a willingness to help others. Great success is often tied to the lifeline of bringing value to the lives of others. If you can find a way to combine these three things, there will likely be a lot of great fortune in your future.

Today’s guest, Drew Canole, found a way to put these three things together in a way that really is changing the world. To master his own mind and body he created specific rituals that transformed his health. He also focused on mastering the small things, adding in one piece at a time until he reached unchartered waters of success and vitality. Very soon after, and along the way, he dedicated his life to giving his best to teach others what he’s learned, and in doing so created the FitLife movement.

He’s here today to share his story and some of his best tips for achieving the health (and success) that you are likely a lot closer to than you know.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why Jack LaLanne is such pioneer in the field of health and fitness.
• What Drew Canole did to transform his health and create one of the most popular health and fitness brands in the world.
• What makes juicing such a valuable health practice.
• Why the human body is like a juicer.
• Why juicing and proper hydration go hand-in-hand.
• What diet works best with juicing (here’s a hint: ALL of them!).
• The #1 thing to avoid when making fresh juices.
• Why ginger is one of the most health-giving things to include in your juices.
• How your kidneys work to protect you from toxic overload.
• Specific tips to make sure you’re getting in enough water each day.
• Why it’s so powerful to “unstuck yourself”.
• How ingredients like ashwagandha, spirulina, and chlorella can transform our health.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• The Weekend Kidney Detox - Video
• The Liver - The Model Health Show
• Heart Disease - The Model Health Show
• FitLife.tv
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book!

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Breakfast. It’s a word that conjures up an array of emotions for many of us.

It’s tied to getting ready for school or work. It’s tied to time with the family or catching up on the news. It’s tied eating some of our favorite foods or loading up on our nutrition.  But most of all it’s tied to the possibility of a new day.

A conversation in the timeless treatise Winnie the Pooh goes like this:

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"

"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"

"I say, I wonder what exciting is going to happen today?" said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.”

In many ways Pooh was right (although he was an avid “foodie” long before it was a thing). Breakfast and a new day go hand-in-hand. So, shouldn’t we strive to make that meal as inspirational as possible?

Today’s episode is all about the 7 ways to supercharge your breakfast. You’re going to be equipped with simple tips use can use to start your day off right for the rest of your life.

Each day is an opportunity, and these 7 tips are going to help you stack the conditions in your favor to make sure that your days are full of health, energy, happiness, and success.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The #1 way to connect with other people.
• The truth about breakfast (is it really the most important meal of the day?).
• How your first meal impacts your body.
• What causes overeating the vast majority of the time.
• Why dietary fats are critical for your brain and nervous system.
• How Omega 3 fatty acids impact cancer cells.
• Which foods provide a great source of healthy fats for breakfast.
• What your microbiome is.
• Why breakfast is the perfect time to take care of your microbiome.
• The relationship between breakfast and nutrient deficiency.
• What type of breakfast was clinically proven to provide more energy throughout the day.
• How a low carb diet can depress thyroid function.
• Why you need to carb as needed.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee!
• Natalie Jill Interview - The Model Health Show
• Abel James Interview - The Model Health Show
• Fat Burning Man Show
• Craig Ballantyne Interview - The Model Health Show
• 8 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting - The Model Health Show
• Organifi.com ⇐ Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off & a free book!

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Many people mistakenly believe that being healthy means living a life of deprivation. Sure, if you’re a health conscious person you generally avoid toxic foodstuffs that might nullify your mojo. But people who make healthy choices for the long-term are guided by more pleasure than anything else.

A healthy, sustainable diet is a pleasurable one. It has to be. I’m absolutely blown away by the foods that I get to eat on a regular basis. It’s almost unfair. The flavor sensations, the colors, the textures, the overall party in the mouth experience. I aspire to help people discover just how good real food can be.

First of all, there’s pleasure within the constructs of the diet. The thousands of real foods that you get to eat (based on what feels best for your body) delivers tens of thousands of different options for you to feast on. The pleasure could be from something as savory as a grass fed ribeye, to as sweet and seductive as chocolate cashew ice cream with warm candied pecans on top. All made from real ingredients, of course!

The first pleasure is making the most of what you have access to, and getting the best quality ingredients possible.

The second pleasure comes from going outside of the usual structure of your diet to have a little something unordinary. Pancakes? Yes, please. Nachos? Yes, please. Cheesecake? Wait… Are you sure…? Yes, please!

These things are clearly not as “natural” as the whole foods used to make your other meals, but doing this right can make the difference between a long-term healthy lifestyle, or giving up because you struggle to convince yourself that pancakes aren’t delicious.

The key is, a health conscious person can indulge in these things every now and then, but they are truly there with the treat. They take it in, let their senses explore, and are present in their body to enjoy the moment and then move on. It’s not lying to yourself that these are healthy foods, but giving yourself permission to enjoy a treat and then get back to doing what feels best. I guarantee that if you keep eating pancakes on a regular basis, you’re going to look and feel like a pancake yourself. Indulge, and move on.

So, how do we best navigate this terrain? Well, we’ve got on a special guest who knows a thing or two about how all of this works. Today we have the CEO of the enormously popular website and brand MindBodyGreen, Jason Wachob. He’s here to share with you his best tips for living what he calls a truly “wellthy” way of life. Enjoy!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How Jason went from being a college basketball player to the CEO of one of the top wellness brands in the world.
• What MindBodyGreen really means.
• How your environment impacts your genetic expression.
• Why a one-size-fits-all diet will never work for all of us.
• Why it’s important to make space for pleasure in your diet.
• A great form of exercise for connecting your mind and body.
• Why building a life is more important than building a résumé.
• Why your brain seeks to affirm your negative thinking.
• Important questions to ask yourself when choosing your career.
• Why you should only focus on the things you can control.
• Why it’s critical to take time to explore.
• How “thank you” can open new doors for you.
• What the antidote to negative emotions is.
• How fun and laughter helps to create a well-thy life.

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• Onnit.com/Model ⇐ Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Cheat Meals And Haters - The Model Health Show
• MindBodyGreen.com
• Wellth by Jason Wachob ⇐ Pick up the book right here!
• Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ They’re giving you 15% off!

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Paulo Coelho said, “Discipline & freedom are not mutually exclusive but mutually dependent because otherwise, you’d sink into chaos.”

Strangely enough, rules and discipline actually give us far more freedom. The structure we create in our lives is the invisible guiding force that creates the opportunity to do more with the time we are given. Without structure, without rules, you are unknowingly at the mercy of Captain Random.

You see, Captain Random is a super villain. Nothing pleases him more than to see you toil away wasting your time and not seeing the results you want in your life. When a seemingly random thing comes up and throws you off track, he’s twisting his evil handlebar mustache laughing joyfully. For you, the experience is falling off the wagon, taking a loss, or even giving up on your goals altogether. But the secret, unstoppable weapon against Captain Random is the power of your rules.

When you have personal rules in place that guide your decisions, you’ve already got an automated response for the randomness that life may throw your way. For example, you’re on a mission to eat healthy food, and your coworker brings in a box of freshly made donuts (even a few with sprinkles on them… and you know sprinkles are made by tiny tree elves who work for Captain Random), but because you have a rule in place about how you handle junk food, you easily pass with a simple, “No, thank you.”

You don’t feel any deprivation or any restriction because YOU chose that rule. Someone else didn’t impose it on you. You also don’t feel the hit of a poor decision—the tinge of regret, the sour taste of folding so quickly, and the disappointment of being seduced by a sprinkle-faced donut that’s not even in your league. You’ve dated desserts way sexier than that in the past… why did you let this do-not get to you?!

By having rules that govern your choices, you bypass this whole group of problems, and Captain Random is foiled again, running away with his tail between his legs. “I’ll get you next time!” he shouts. But he knows you’re unbeatable, and destined for great success.

Today you’re going to discover the 13 rules of health that I live by. You can take these rules on and apply them to your life, alter them to fit your own life and goals, or use them as inspiration to come up with your own.

Always remember the power of personal rules and use them as the guiding light to help you achieve the greatness you deserve.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why it’s critical to drink water as soon as you wake up in the morning.
• Why your daily exercise regimen should be adjusted to your goals.
• How your nervous system can impact your ability to “max out”.
• How to uncover a passion for exercise.
• Why you MUST put yourself first when it comes to health.
• What being a lifetime student means.
• How to be more present with the people you love.
• Why delayed gratification is an important option for a healthy lifestyle.
• The real reason so many people aren’t seeing the results they want in the gym (social time vs. results time).
• The #1 thing I attribute to my transformation and success in life.
• Why I make sure to get some time in nature on a regular basis.
• What sacred rules I have around sleep.
• What my biggest rules are for the food that I eat (this may surprise you!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Craig Ballantyne Interview - The Model Health Show
• Hydration & Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• Day In The Life Of Shawn - The Model Health Show
• 4 Unorthodox Sleep Tips - The Model Health Show
• Organifi.com <== Use the coupon code modelhealth for 20% off your first order!

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Your environment is everything. Your thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and even your body, are all shaped by your environment.

If you want to see more success in any area of your life, if you want to achieve your goals and win more during your precious time on this planet, then you’ve got to create a winning culture. That starts with transforming your environment.

Today we have on the amazing Dr. Eric Thomas to breakdown all of the things that shape a winning culture and what transforming our environment really entails. This is a powerhouse interview to say the least, so tune in, listen up, and enjoy the show!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why your environment is the most influential factor in determining your results.
• How the blame game can hold you back from success.
• What critical steps you must take to change your environment.
• What inspired ET to step up and transform his life (this is powerful!).
• Why accountability and role models are important.
• What to do when your old environment starts calling you back.
• Why asking for help is one of the most courageous things you can do.
• The #1 thing you must do when you receive advice from a trusted source.
• Why being a beginner is so valuable.
• How to deal with relationships that change and challenge you as you grow.
• Why making mistakes can be healthy part of the process (and how to adjust to the mistakes).
• How to instantly transform jealousy into something positive.
• Why it’s essential to revere the process.
• What it means to create a winning culture.
• Why positive expectation is such a powerful tool.
• How “no” can balance out your life (and why “no” should excite you!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Master Your Mindset with Eric Thomas - The Model Health Show
• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• The Anatomy Of Success - The Model Health Show
• ETinspires.com
• The Secret To Success Podcast Libsyn / Apple Podcasts ⇐ Check out ET’s show right here!

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Natalie Jill is a hero for all of us. She began her health and fitness career later in life, and has accomplished more after the age of 40 than few people could even imagine.

Once you find out her story you instantly have a paradigm shift. You start to realize where you’ve been playing small and making excuses, and what you can do to start stepping into your greatness.

Today she has millions of passionate followers and a brand with heart and hustle that’s spreading like wildfire. Today she’s here on The Model Health Show to breakdown some of the biggest challenges in the world of health today. We’re covering celiac disease, long-term weight loss, successfully unprocessing your diet, gluten-free diets that make you fat, giving yourself a mindset makeover and a whole lot more. So, tune in, turn up, and let’s get ready to rock this thing out!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why Natalie says she had a “fake life” even though things looked perfect from the outside.
• Why eating comfort foods can be a double-edged sword.
• What makes the power of decision so important in our lives.
• What celiac disease is and why it can be difficult to diagnose.
• How Natalie was able to recover from celiac disease.
• Why it’s important to look for the opportunities even in tough situations.
• Why your health impacts far more people than just yourself.
• How something Natalie started for her own benefit and accountability, ended up helping countless other people around the world.
• The shocking decision Natalie made at the age of 39 that will change your idea about what’s possible.
• What “unprocessing your diet and lifestyle” means.
• How a gluten-free diet can actually lead to poor health and weight gain.
• Why it’s difficult to overeat healthier foods.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Dangers Of Eating Gluten-Free - The Model Health Show
• Natalie Jill And Shawn Stevenson on Facebook Live
• Natalie Jill’s 7-Day Jumpstart: Unprocess Your Diet ⇐ Pick up the new book now!

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Have you ever had a perfect day?

It’s a day where everything seems to be in your favor. You accomplish all of the things you want. You feel happy and fulfilled. And you go to bed at night wishing that everyday can be just like this.

Aaaaah… It’s a day that has that new car smell. It’s feeling like you have the Midas touch. It’s when life is just flat out awesome.

So, why can’t we have more perfect days like that? Well, the obvious answer is because a lot of crap happens in our life, and it can take our wish of a perfect day and throw it right into the garbage disposal.

The less obvious answer is because we forfeited having our perfect day because we didn’t know the simple, proven steps to create it. The breaking news flash today is that we CAN construct more perfect days. But we have to decide to stop spending our days playing the game of crap-dodgeball that life is flinging at us. We have to be proactive and activate The Perfect Day Formula. And you’re about to meet just the man to help you do it.

Craig Ballantyne has long been admired in the fitness industry for helping people with busy lives and little time to achieve the physical results they want. In recent years he’s shifted his focus to helping people achieve the life they want, and not just the body they want--but you can still have that too. :)

He’s here today to share the ins and outs of The Perfect Day formula to help you 1) Identify what a perfect day means to you 2) Implement simple strategies to help you create your perfect day and 3) execute on accomplishing what you want! This is a powerful episode to say the least, so tune in, take good notes, and grabs these keys to creating your perfect day.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What inspired Craig to create one of the most successful online fitness programs of all-time.
• Why it’s important to decide who you want to help.
• What triggered Craig to shift his focus from fitness to personal development.
• What The Perfect Day Formula is.
• Why most of our days can tend to lack noticeable results and progress.
• How the 3-C Formula works.
• One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they first wake up in the morning.
• Why creating strict rules for yourself actually give you a lot more freedom.
• What the 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation are (this is important!).
• How planning and preparations set apart the people who succeed from those who don’t.
• How professional accountability and social support differ (and why they are crucial to success!).
• Why you must find a meaningful incentive.
• What “The Big Deadline” is.
• What some of the common underlying causes of anxiety are.
• How to break away from unhealthy ideas of perfection.
• What Craig’s biggest mistake has been in his career.
• One simple thing you can do to begin creating your perfect day more often.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• EaryToRise.com
• SleepSmarterBook.com
• Natural Treatments For Depression
• The Perfect Day Formula - Complete Kit ⇐ This is what I use!

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There’s a lot more to healing than meets the eye. Whether you’re healing from a tough workout, or healing from a chronic heart condition, numerous forces have to come together make it happen.

Hormones, lymphocytes, inflammatory cytokines, and several other intelligent entities in your body take action to set the ship right when things go wrong. You can either help or hinder your system from doing it’s job. And these are the facts.

If you get a big cut on your arm, and you pack the cut full of crumbled up M&M’s, chances are it’s not going to heal properly. However, if you apply some fresh aloe, and you take some natural anti-inflammatories that also support recovery, like the active compound in turmeric (curcumin), you are supporting your body in normal healing. So, yes, nutrition and smart hygiene matter in recovery, but there’s something else that gets overlooked.

Research shows conclusively that your mind and thoughts have a huge impact on the healing (or lack thereof) of your body. Stress, pessimism, worry, anger, depression… all of these things suppress your body’s natural healing capabilities. Try as your body may, it’s very difficult to make the changes you truly need when your mind-body connection is not in sync. That’s why today’s show is so important.

Today we are covering some of the most valuable insights on strengthening your mind-body connection. To help us out, we are fortunate to have on Tristan Truscott who has an amazing story of healing, and coming back from a place that many other people would’ve long given up on. He’s going to share his immense wisdom and provide you with some crucial tips that will likely last you a lifetime. Now, on to the show!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why you can appear to be tough on the outside but still scared on the inside
• How helping others to protect themselves nearly destroyed Tristan’s health.
• How you can easily be distracted from the pain signals your body is trying to send you.
• Why physical problems are often a results of a deeper issue.
• Why investing your energy to helping others can make you healthy as well.
• The surprising impact that qigong has on sleep quality.
• How qigong actually works to reduce stress and accelerate healing.
• How movement meditations integrate stress-defense into your tissues.
• Why stress aggravates depression.
• What it means to “scratch up the CD” of your negative memories.
• How reducing stress can result in weight loss.
• How your body absorbs energy from far more than food.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Peter Ragnar Interview - The Model Health Show
• Tristan Truscott Interview (Episode 20) - The Model Health Show
• SleepSmarterBook.com
• Good Morning - Good Evening Qigong
• The Flow Form Qigong ⇐ Check out the new qigong program I do!

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The first time I tried to lose weight it was by drinking Slim-Fast shakes. The marketing said, “Have a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch, and then have a sensible dinner.”

I gulped down that sludge of artificial nutrition, followed the plan, and the pounds started coming off. I was happy that it was working. But my victory was short lived.

Being on that plan, and focusing on calories rather than nutrition, left me with a ferocious appetite that would see me overeat at the end of the day… and then a snack… and another snack… until my will power just couldn’t take it anymore. Drinking that can of liquid denial was leaving me nutrient deficient, anxious, and ultimately blocking my weight loss efforts.

You see, it didn’t matter that I was a good person. It didn’t matter that I really wanted to lose weight. It didn’t matter that I tried really hard. Not a single one of those things matter because if my goal is one way, but my plan is taking me in the opposite direction, I’m ultimately going to end up somewhere that I don’t want to be.

Really great, smart people fall victim to clever marketing all the time, especially in the weight loss arena. It’s something so visceral, and so desired for all of us to feel comfortable in our own skin that we’ll cut corners and buy into the next new fad diet without giving it a second thought.

We try, we fail, but we don’t really seem to learn the lesson in this dirty dieting dance. But today that’s all about to change.

Our guest on this episode is the New York Times bestselling author of The Calorie Myth, Jonathan Bailor. He’s on today to drop some serious knowledge bombs when it comes to our mindset and beliefs around losing weight. After checking out this episode, make sure to check the links below for access to his past appearances on the show and special admission to his free half-day masterclass.

Our weight loss battles do not have to be fought alone. True, no one else can do your push-ups for you, but good friends and mentors who really care can guide the way, keep you accountable, and help you change your mind so that you can truly change your body.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why basing your diet around calorie counting can set you up for failure.
• What nutritional serenity is.
• Why obesity in not an effort problem.
• How drinking gasoline can give you a huge understanding of how calories work (crazy, but you’ll see why!).
• How type 1 diabetes makes you starve to death.
• Why understanding your goals is critical to the weight loss approach you take.
• What important weight loss lesson you can learn from Oprah Winfrey.
• Why calories matter, yet you might want to stop calorie-counting and do this instead.
• Why “slowing down the problem” is not a real solution.
• What the 3 biggest economic burdens are in our world today (this is shocking!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Calorie Myth - Jonathan Bailor Interview - The Model Health Show
• Deadly Calories & Exercise Hacks - With Jonathan Bailor - The Model Health Show
• Weight Loss Vs. Fat Loss Abel James Interview - The Model Health Show
• Can Superman End Diabetes? - TED - Jonathan Bailor
• Sane Solution Interactive Fat-Loss Masterclass ⇐ Get signed up right here!

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When I was in college, there weren’t any classes on success. There wasn’t a Success 101 course. If there was, I would’ve been there.

There were a lot of classes on the fundamentals… math, science, writing, and even courses dedicated to our majors (like business, engineering, computer science, and health), but there wasn’t any classes that taught us how to put it all together. I’m charged to report that even the best colleges in the world fail to teach us how to actually be successful in our chosen field, let alone in life in general.

Right now it’s more important than ever to grab the study of success by the horns. Life, health, and happiness can quickly run away from you if you’re not fortunate enough to know what makes a successful life versus what allows us to just get by.

Recently, I felt that my formal education experience could lend a hand by giving a framework to discuss what success really looks like.

Anatomy is the study of structure or the internal workings of things. Today we’re going to be breaking down the anatomy of success and take a deep look at the internal workings of passion, commitment, and fulfillment.

Success isn’t merely a metaphysical thing. There are specific principles and insights that will make this the sweetest science you’ll ever learn. So, pull up to the blackboard, grab your notebook, and let the fun begin!

In this episode you'll discover:

• The #1 muscle you need to develop to create a successful life.
• Why indecision is often the biggest decision.
• Why it’s great to be an amateur.
• How The Model Health Show came into existence.
• How to exercise your most important success muscle.
• Why it's critical to dissect your beliefs.
• What creates your worldview and how to change it.
• Why expectation is so influential on success.
• How developing more compassion changes our lives.
• What it means to digest greatness.
• How to detox the garbage from your life.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• How Chocolate Can Save The World - TEDx
• Mike Dolce Interview - The Model Health Show
• George Bryant Interview - The Model Health Show
• Natural Treatments For Depression - The Model Health Show
• www.FourSigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off my favorite drinks here!
• SleepSmarterBook.com <= Check out these bonuses!

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Growing up I never really liked vegetables. As a matter of fact, I didn’t like very many foods at all outside of the staples of hamburgers, fish sticks, macaroni & cheese, and sandwiches. These things tasted great to my tiny palate, and set the template for my eating habits for years to come.

It surprises people when they hear that I didn’t eat my first salad until I was 25 years old. Yep, you heard that right. No green leaf doth pass my lips, and I loved thee not. But everything changed when I learned about the power food had to change my body, and there really was no looking back after that.

Since turning my health around in my early 20’s I’ve eaten more fun, exotic, and even unusual foods than you can shake a finger at. And what I’ve learned is that certain foods have actually been staples in the diets of our ancestors, but we have somehow lost sight of them in lieu of Pop Tarts and pizza.

Today’s powerhouse episode is a reintroduction to the classes of foods that all of us need to add into our diets on a regular basis. These 4 unusual foods will deliver your body more health and vitality than just about any other foods you can name. So, I pray thee enjoy the podcast and shareth with thine friends! And as Shakespeare would say today, “Let’s get it poppin’!”

In this episode you'll discover:

• Which foods are some of the only “wild foods” that people have access to today.
• Which food is likely the highest source of potassium and an excellent free radical scavenger.
• Where to find the highest source of bioavailable iodine.
• Whether or not you should be concerned about eating sea veggies due to pollution.
• Why simply eating local might not be enough in our world today.
• Which gelatinous food can help your body maintain normal levels of antioxidants.
• Why “essential sugars” need to be a part of your nutrition strategy.
• What adaptogens are and why they’re so important.
• How to add more foods like aloe vera and sea veggies into your diet.
• What the major differences between flax and chia seeds are.
• How to make sure that your flax and chia seeds don’t get rancid.
• Why cooking certain foods (versus eating them raw) is a much safer way to eat them.
• What the #1 antioxidant food in the world is (this may surprise you!).
• Which foods have the most proven anti-cancer benefits.
• Which category of foods are critical for healthy digestion and detoxification.

Items mentioned in this episode include: 

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Thyroid And Gut Connection with Dr. Jillian Teta - The Model Health Show
• TheModelHealthShow.com/ superfoods ⇐ Get the free recipe book here!
• www.FourSigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off my favorite drinks here!
• SleepSmarterBook.com <= Check out these bonuses!!!

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Albert Einstein once said, “Strange is our situation here upon Earth.” In many ways we are smack dab in the middle of realizing what we are and realizing that we have no idea what we are at the same time. Life is complex, beautiful, and definitely weird.

There are so many tricky situations, questions, and answers we can sift through to try to figure things out, but sometimes a strange solution is the order of the day.

When it comes to improving the quality of your sleep, the typical advice usually doesn’t bring much to the table. “Make sure to get 8 hours of sleep.” “Try not to eat before bed.” “Take this drug to help you sleep (even though one of the side effects is doubling your risk of early death).” No thanks. I like to sleep, but I like that being alive part as well.

There are tons of useful tips and strategies to instantly upgrade your sleep in the bestselling book Sleep Smarter. Some of the most interesting (and albeit unorthodox) tips are highlighted here in this episode. Simply listen in, take action on a couple of the tips, and see the results for yourself. Let’s do this!

In this episode you'll discover:

• How massage therapy works to improve sleep quality.
• Why so many people have elevated cortisol levels today.
• Which important hormones are secreted by the body during massage.
• What the clinically proven benefits of acupressure are (this is shocking!).
• How “gut smashing” can improve the quality of your sleep.
• How to get the full benefit of massage on a regular basis.
• How “earthing” works to reduce inflammation.
• The proven benefits that earthing has on sleep health.
• Which surfaces are conductive and enable you to get “grounded”.
• How different colors of light impact your sleep hormones.
• What strategies you can use to eliminate light pollution at night.
• How to use beneficial light therapy to improve your sleep quality.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Benefits of Chiropractic - The Model Health Show
• Dr. Kelly Starrett Interview - The Model Health Show
• Dr. Jeff Spencer Interview - The Model Health Show
• Earthing.com
• Ben Greenfield Interview - The Model Health Show
• The Human Charger by Valkee
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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Today is a very, very special day! My new book Sleep Smarter is now available nationwide and we couldn’t be more excited.

The excitement and joy is so high because we are bringing one of the most vital, yet overlooked components of health and well-being to the hearts of the masses. From brain function, to heart health, to fat loss, the quality of your sleep impacts it all. And as you’ll discover in Sleep Smarter, not only is sleep a major player in the way you look and feel, it just might be the #1 thing influencing the results you see in the mirror each day.

This special launch day episode dives specifically into this topic to uncover why sleep is the ultimate fat burner. Today you’re going to be equipped with some huge takeaways that will last you a lifetime and support you on your mission of being the healthiest, fittest version of yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why fat loss is all about hormone function.
• How dieters were able to lose 55 percent more body fat with one simple lifestyle change.
• What your two major types of body fat are.
• Why belly fat is very hormonally active.
• What major mistake can double the amount of visceral fat you’re carrying.
• Why proximity is extremely powerful for changing your health and happiness.
• How your body changes from exercise during sleep.
• What enzymes are and how they work to improve your health.
• What anabolism is and how sleep relates to it.
• Why we can “get away” with eating a lot more junk food when we’re younger.
• How sleep intimately relates to aging.
• Which key fat loss hormones are largely secreted during sleep.
• How sleep deprivation can cause you to eat more calories.
• What happens to your brain’s energy supply when you’re sleep deprived.
• Why balancing cortisol is critical to healthy sleep and fat loss.
• What surprising ways sleep and exercise influence one another.

Items mentioned in this episode include: 

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Reversing Estrogen Dominance - The Model Health Show
• How To Stay Younger, Longer - The Model Health Show
• Sleep Smarter <== Get the new book here now!

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Millions of people worldwide are struggling with the effects of estrogen dominance. It’s a growing epidemic that’s connected to obesity, fibroid tumors, cancer and more, yet most people have no idea about it.

This episode is focused on lifting the veil that’s been hiding estrogen dominance. Today we’re going to break down one of the major causes of significant health problems today, plus provide life-changing tools and strategies so that you can truly take back control of your health.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How estrogen dominance and cancer impacted the life of my family and changed the course of my career.
• What enables estrogen to make cancer tumors grow (this is important!).
• Why there’s an epidemic of unjustified hysterectomies being done today.
• What some of the little known side effects of a hysterectomy are.
• What estrogen actually is (there’s 3 of them!).
• How men and women produce estrogen differently.
• How fibroid tumors and endometriosis work.
• What aromatization is and how it works.
• The critical role that estrogen plays in men’s health.
• What xenoestrogens are and how they function in our bodies.
• Where the most prevalent sources of xenoestrogens are found (you need to know this!).
• Which hormone altering compounds may be in your personal care products.
• How stress influences estrogen levels.
• The interesting role that estrogen plays with your sleep quality.
• What roles digestion and elimination play in estrogen dominance.
• The 5 biggest keys to prevent and reverse estrogen dominance.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Truth About Breast Cancer - The Model Health Show
• Cancer: Step Outside The Box - Ty Bollinger Interview - The Model Health Show
• Water And Hydration Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• Essiac Tea
• Cleansing Duo
• 10 Ways To Boost Testosterone Naturally - The Model Health Show
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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What if you found out that a great night's sleep could make the difference in closing an important business deal? In showing up as a better parent? Or in performing at a high level in your sport or on stage?

Today you're going to learn exactly why great sleep is a linchpin for the optimal function of your brain in every way imaginable. We're going to dive in and break down some of the most fascinating studies to understand how sleep affects your memory, decision making, creativity, and more.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What learning actually is (the simplicity may surprise you!).
• The 10 ways sleep can give you a better brain.
• How sleep deeply impacts your memory.
• How your brain detoxifies itself at night (and why this is critical!)
• The shocking effect that sleep has on your ability to focus.
• How great sleep can help you learn faster.
• Why your ability to make smart decisions is heavily influenced by your sleep quality.
• How your "intuition" can actually be hacked by manipulation of your subconscious mind.
• Why your emotional wellness is largely controlled by your sleep quality.
• How your sleep impacts your hormone production (this is important!).
• What muscle memory really is (and how sleep affects it).
• The surprising ways that sleep impacts your creativity.
• What role dreams play in processing your experiences (valuable info!).
• How sleep deprivation influences your brain's main energy source.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Only 5 Exercises You Need - The Model Health Show
• Instantly Boost Your Productivity - The Model Health Show
• How Sleep Impacts Relationships - The Model Health Show
• Sleep Smarter Book Tour
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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There is an absolute epidemic of people struggling with thyroid problems, yet it's a quite story that most people never talk about.

Today we are targeting one of the biggest health issues facing our world today. Thyroid problems can be the underlying cause for everything from tremendous weight loss hardships to extremely low energy levels (aka chronic fatigue.) Today brings the hope of many breakthrough moments for so many people who've been living a quite life of desperation. There are solutions available. And it starts with finally understanding the underlying cause.

Not only are you going to uncover what's at the root of most thyroid problems, but you're going to have a comprehensive approach to testing, an entirely new understanding of how your diet relates to your thyroid function, and how things like exercise and stress also play a strange, key role that you may have never realized before.

We are fortunate to have on renown physician Dr. Jillian Teta to help us understand the remarkable thyroid and gut health connection, and I promise you this will be a total game changer.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the thyroid really is and why it's so important.
• How your thyroid works and what can go wrong with its function.
• What can block the conversion of your thyroid hormone from "inactive" to "active".
• How your gut health profoundly impacts the function of your thyroid.
• What the difference is between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Grave's disease.
• Why heavy metals can be a big problem for your thyroid gland.
• The surprising way that thyroid hormone impacts your gut lining.
• How constipation can influence your hormone function (this is critical to know!).
• How thyroid hormone helps to regulate your immune system function.
• How to ensure that you have healthy gut motility.
• Why you need to be careful with goitrogens in this healthy class of foods if you have thyroid problems.
• Why sleep and de-stressing is so important for digestive health.
• How gluten is directly related to autoimmune diseases.
• Why thyroid medications like Synthroid work for some people but not for others.
• What labs you need to get done for a more comprehensive look at your thyroid function.
• How chronically elevated stress can contribute to autoimmune diseases.
• How to exercise intelligently to help support normal thyroid function.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Natural Solutions For Digestive Health - The Model Health Show
• Bag Lady - Erica Badu
• Hal Elrod Interview - The Model Health Show
• Benefits Of Cold Thermogenesis - The Model Health Show
• 5-Day Thyroid-Gut School
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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I have a confession to make…

I don’t like our society’s obsession with losing weight.

As crazy as it might sound coming from someone who’s helped thousands of people lose weight, it hurts my heart a little bit every time I hear someone say they want to lose weight. Here’s why...

Measuring our health by measuring our pounds on the scale has led our culture in the wrong direction. You can eat processed, calorie restrictive “health foods”, over-exercise to the point that you are catabolizing your muscle tissue, and feel bad and hungry all the time, but if you’re losing weight, that’s okay. As a matter of fact, if you’re losing weight, you’re healthy.

This may come as a little bit of a surprise, but just because you lose weight on the scale it does NOT mean that you are healthy. There are many poor states of human health that come coupled with a loss of weight on the scale. And on the other side, just because your weight is higher than you may want it to be, it does not mean that you are UN-healthy. This whole weight loss thing is really relative and (more or less) confusing to the average person who just wants to look good in a bathing suit. And with the way that the media has programmed our opinions of our bodies, there are only like 5 people in the entire world who actually look good in a bathing suit.

I love hearing people say that they want to be healthy. I love hearing people say that they want to take care of their body and treat their body with respect. I love hearing people say that they’ve decided to put a priority on their health, eat real foods, and move their body on a regular basis because they love it. I know those people will be more successful because not one time did they mention weight. They are devoted to doing the things that, chances are, will result in an elimination of excess weight.

If health is the goal, then necessary weight loss can happen as a side-effect. If weight loss is the goal, then health can happen, but struggle and sickness can happen as well. You can lose track of what matters most, cut corners, and end up far worse than when you started off.

Today’s show is focused on health. It’s also focused on more important metrics to track than the weight on the scale that can affirm to you that your journey to better health is working from the inside out.

We have on the author of the New York Times bestselling book The Wild Diet, Abel James, to discuss weight loss vs. fat loss, how to support sustainable weight loss if that’s still your goal, and how to go about changing your body in a smart way that really lasts. This is information that everyone in our society today needs to know, so just click play, enjoy, and make sure to share with the people you care about!

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why Abel decided to do a major television show (even though it seems counterintuitive for his brand).
• What’s going on behind the scenes of major weight loss shows.
• The shocking cost of medical bills that Abel’s client on the show incurred before starting The Wild Diet.
• Why weight loss television shows are making a mistake in their tracking.
• Why health and happiness are often separated from each other in our society today.
• How muscle loss can slow your metabolism.
• What Abel’s client Kurt did to lose 87 pounds and more than 22 percent of his body fat during the competition.
• The special dietary fats that Kurt focused on to give him an edge in weight loss and his health.
• How people can lose a lot of weight on the scale but not lose a lot of fat.
• Why excess skin can be a big challenge after an extreme weight loss.
• Why bone broth could be valuable for your health practice.
• How making a fool out of yourself can actually help someone else to have a breakthrough in their health (this is powerful!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• The Urban Monk
• My Diet Is Better Than Yours on ABC
• WildDietBook.com
• FatBurningMan.com
• Fat Burning Man Podcast Apple Podcasts / Stitcher

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Many of us take our health for granted until it's suddenly taken away. When our health begins to slip out of our fingers, it can be a tremendous wake up call in our lives.

Some people receive the call and their life is transformed for the better. Something inside of them changes. They begin living differently. They make changes. They heal.

Many other people we've known and loved have faded away quickly. They believe that nothing else can be done. They give up.

There is an intermingling of these two groups of people for sure, but it's pretty clear in the research that those who recover have something very powerful in their favor. And that is the power of their mind.

When you talk to physician and New York Times bestselling author Lissa Rankin about the power of the mind to heal the body, she isn't just talking about something metaphysical, she is talking about a physical transformation that takes place, and it's based on what you believe.

In today's remarkable episode you're going to learn what role your mind and beliefs play in keeping you well or keeping you sick. You're going to learn the nearly unbelievable clinical benefits of fake medical treatments and how this data can be applied to your life.

You're also going to discover how significant being connected to a bigger purpose in your life is, and how it's tied to your lifeline. This episode is filled to the brim with valuable insights and takeaways that will last you a lifetime. Enjoy, and make sure to share!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What drove Dr. Lissa Rankin from being a conventional MD to studying and teaching integrative medicine.
• Why some of the biggest "health nuts" in the world can end up very sick and unhealthy.
• What the placebo effect actually is.
• The shocking statistics on the effectiveness of placebo treatments.
• What's going on in the body when a placebo treatment works for someone.
• How thoughts can trigger overwhelming stress responses.
• What simple things activate the body's relaxation response.
• What exercise you can do to uncover what your body's ailments are trying to tell you.
• What the #1 risk factor for our health is (this will surprise you and impact you as well!).
• How character traits like happiness and optimism relate to your health and longevity.
• What the "anatomy of a calling" means (this is powerful!).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• TEDx - Lissa Rankin -- The Shocking Truth About Your Health
• LissaRankin.com
• MindOverMedicineBook.com
• TheFearCureBook.com
• TheAnatomyOfACalling.com
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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When you're sleep deprived, you're not yourself. No... I mean really not yourself.

There's a big impact on your brain, hormones, and we'll just say "emotional stability" that a lack of sleep can play. So much so that top researchers have dove in to discover just how socially messed up poor sleep can make us.

Today you're about to discover how your sleep impacts the health of your relationships in ways that you could never have imagined. Even though some of the research is a little unsettling (and a whole lot surprising), it really shouldn't come as that big of a surprise to us. We all know that other people (but not you, of course) who get grumpy, irritable, and even out-right mean when they are tired. Other people (but not you, of course) can end up being unreasonable, argue for no reason, and even act more negative and pessimistic when they're sleep deprived.

We've all seen it, but we may not of caught it because weren't paying attention to the details surrounding the situation (namely that the person is tired). And even though it isn't you who would normally become the big bad wolf when you're tired, this is a wake up call to see just how you may have done some things and said some things in the heat of a sleepy stupor that really were not in your normal character. Why does this matter so much? Well, or relationships are everything. From our relationships at work, to our relationships with family, to our most intimate romantic relationships, our health and our sleep quality play a big part of them every day.

Today you're going to find out what's going on behind the scene, plus some insights to make sure you're showing up as your best self in the relationships that matter most.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What part of the brain is responsible for the aggregation of negative emotions.
• How your brain works to stop you from saying or doing all of the crazy things you might think up.
• How sleep deprivation can handicap your ability to see from another person's point of view.
• Why lack of sleep is clinically proven to make you overly emotional.
• What causes your brain to react to negative images (even though they are not a real threat).
• How sleep deprivation changes the way you react to perceived criticism.
• The surprising impact that sleep deprivation has on positive emotions.
• How your quality of sleep impacts your intimate relationship.
• Why arguments become much more likely when you're tired (this is funny, but true!).
• What sleep "quality" really means.
• Why lack of sleep can be a major problem for important jobs in the workforce.
• Why your partner's sleep quality can disrupt your health and happiness as well.
• What simple solutions you can use to reduce snoring problems.

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• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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When it comes to stress, you've got three basic options today.

One, you can crumble under the weight of the stress, succumbing to things like heart disease, obesity, and depression that are all linked to chronic stress.

Two, you can run from the modern world and hideout in the mountains (grow a beard), in a monastery (shave your head and/or grow a beard), or even in a naturalist colony (renounce all of your clothing and/or grow a beard).

Three you can step up and do something to ensure that you are breaking the cycle of stress by learning how to enjoy our modern advances without being overrun by them. That's what The Urban Monk is all about.

Dr. Pedram Shojai is here to share some of the most powerful insights you'll ever hear for taking back control of your mind and overcoming stress in a hyper-stressful world. As you'll discover today, modern day stress is like death from 1,000 cuts. It's a slow cooking of your health and vitality that can leave you tired, sick, or something far worse.

Today it's time to take back your power. It's time to take back your body, mind, and energy so that you can use them to create the life you really want. Just click play and find out how.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why renouncing our modern lifestyle might not be the answer to health and happiness.
• What being "in the world but not of the world" can mean for busy people today.
• How modern day stress is like death by 1,000 cuts.
• Why there is a crisis of energy in the people of today.
• How cortisol is like a high interest credit card.
• Why multitasking is a lot of smoke and mirrors (and the best method for actually getting things done!)
• What specific things you can do to keep your energy high throughout the day.
• Why the information you're taking in has such a profound impact on your life.
• How playing small ball is blocking you from having the greatest amount of energy possible.
• What it means to be "time poor" and how to become more wealthy with your time.
• What FOMO is and how it's causing tremendous stress and ADD.
• What daily practice can strengthen and grow the most important part of your brain.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Urban Monk <== Get the new book right here!
• Instantly Boost Your Productivity - The Model Health Show
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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The life that you have right now is a result of your habits.

It's not the things that you do every now and then, it's the things you do consistently that tell the real story of your life.

So, if your habits are so important, how do you actually create the habits that you want and move away from the habits that aren't serving you? That's what this powerful episode is all about.

Eng's Principle says, "The easier it is to do, the harder it is to change." Therefore, we must strive to make the things we want to act on each day easy, automatic, and something that comes as natural as breathing. It's true that some people feel so compelled to exercise that they will fall into depression if they don't have it. It's become easy to them; second nature even. We can all program into our mental software the information that makes our hardware consistently take action in the direction we want. And it starts by learning how we build habits in the first place.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why we feel so weird when our schedule gets thrown off.
• How patterns of behavior are connected with specific feelings.
• The big difference is between healthy and unhealthy habits (and how to create healthy habits more easily).
• Why unhealthy eating habits are so easy today.
• What the root cause of unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive drinking actually is.
• Why getting regular exercise tends to be difficult for most people.
• What the 4 stages of learning are (this is powerful!).
• How important awareness is in initiating accelerated learning.
• Why living a healthy lifestyle is not necessarily the answer to being fit.
• The critical components needed to make an engaging lifestyle change.
• Why our friends and family members can seem unsupportive when we make a lifestyle change.
• What the glymphatic system is and why it's so important.
• What my current daily routine is (morning rituals to evening rituals).
• Why it's best to use a dual extraction for medicinal mushrooms.
• The benefits of working out in the morning vs. the afternoon.
• What EPOC is and how it effects your metabolism.

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
• Hydration And Water Masterclass - The Model Health Show
• Interview with John Lee Dumas - The Model Health Show
• Headspace Meditation App
• Benefits of Qigong - The Model Health Show
• Four Sigma Foods - Chaga Tea
• Benefits of Cold Thermogenesis - The Model Health Show
• SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!!

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Confucius said, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." This statement couldn't ring anymore true when it comes to changing our body's appearance. It can be one of the easiest things in the world if we simply take the complexity out of it. That's what today's show is all about.

Today we're going to dive in and talk about the only 5 exercises you need to create an amazing physique. No fancy cardio machines with a lot of buttons, no complex programs, and no excuses. By mastering these 5 things you can create the most incredible physique possible. But the real benefit is in the details. You'll learn some of the big do's and don'ts, why they actually work (the science), and specific benchmarks you need to target to make sure you're getting the most out of them. Take actions to focus more on these 5 exercises and the results will speak for themselves.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why omega 3's are so important for our health (and the best source to find them!).
• Why mastering bodyweight exercises is so valuable in our lives.
• The only 5 exercises you need to create an amazing physique.
• How performing a proper squat translates into so many other areas of life.
• What 1 to 2 minute health practice you need to start incorporating on a daily basis.
• How squats impact testosterone and others hormone levels.
• Smart ways to improve the effectiveness of your squats.
• What exercise incorporates more of your muscles than any other movement.
• How reciprocal inhibition can be destroying your progress.
• Which surprising exercise can targets your abs and benefit your hormones.
• What progression exercises are and why they're important.
• What the little known benefits of push ups are.
• How to breakthrough to your first pull ups and far beyond.
• What the 3 functional patterns for your legs are.
• What fitness benchmarks you need to hit with these 5 essential exercises.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Shawn on Instagram
• Resting Squat article
• Kelly Starrett Interview - The Model Health Show
• Mobility WOD YouTube Channel
• Mike Dolce Interview - The Model Health Show
• The Fat Loss Code

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There are not a lot of positive messages in the media today. Even when great information that provides a lot of real world value for people shows up, it's often disguised in sensationalized story; something that makes you watch but doesn't necessarily make you think.

I'm so proud of the friends in my life who, as of late, have been making their way onto major network television. They are great people and great teachers who are sliding their messages of positivity and health into the mainstream and it's really amazing to witness it all.

No one is more fitting for this mission than my friend Drew Manning. Drew has been on my show before and absolutely blew me away with his story. He started off as a typical gym-going, strict diet-eating, protein shake-guzzling "fit" person working as a personal trainer. He eventually found that he couldn't relate in a deep way to a lot of his clients' weight struggles, so he decided to run an experiment to change that. Drew took it upon himself to gain over 70 pounds in the course of six months and the transformation that took place was shocking!

Not only did he look like a totally different person, but he thought and felt like a different person, and the veil that disconnected him from understanding his clients started to be lifted. Drew knows that his stint being significantly overweight pales in comparison to those who've struggled for years with their weight. But it opened up the bridge to understanding, and his small experiment caught on like wildfire.

Drew proceeded to lose those 70+ pounds over the following six months (with immense struggle and heartache) and the experience was properly dubbed the Fit2Fat2Fit experience. Now, nearly 5 years later, Drew's experience is being duplicated by fit trainers from all over the country, to put themselves into the client's shoes for a bit in hopes to find more empathy and a better way to help people become the best version of themselves. After listening to this episode, make sure to set your timer for Fit to Fat to Fit on A&E!

In this episode you'll discover:

• What drove Drew Manning to do his fit2fat2fit experiment in the first place.
• Why Drew decided to put the time and energy into making his experience into a television show.
• What other trainers experienced as a result of following Drew's fit2fat2fit experiment.
• How patience can play an important role in seeing some of our biggest goals come to fruition.
• Why your goals get so much more juice when they involve helping other people.
• Why there's a lot of judgment and misunderstanding between people who are overweight and people who are fit.
• How your body becomes adapted to your environment.
• How more people can finish "the weight loss race" together.
• Why we tend to not value our health much until we lose it (this is powerful!).
• How people can lose their identity when their body composition changes.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Drew Manning Interview - The Model Health Show Episode 110
• Kat Bowman Interview - The Model Health Show
• Fit2Fat2Fit Experience Podcast Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Website
• Fit to Fat to Fit on A&E <== Catch the premiere January 19th!

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If you're planning on making some big things happen this year, it's time to lace 'em up and get started! There's no one in the world I know better to teach you about setting and accomplishing goals than John Lee Dumas.

John is, in fact, a living legend. He's been featured in many major magazines, he's an in-demand speaker, he has one of the most downloaded podcasts in the history of Apple Podcasts, he's an extremely successful entrepreneur who's had the unique opportunity to interview thousands of other entrepreneurs, he's a budding philanthropist, and just a really great guy at the end of the day.

John has been able to accomplish so much, in such a short amount of time, because of the way that he structures and executes on his goals. It's not an accident; it's a system. And today, to help you take every area of your life to the next level, he's here to share that system with you. This year is yours if you're ready to plan effectively and take action. So, let's get this party started!

In this episode you'll discover:

• The #1 key to success that John has seen in all of his past guests (it's dirty words to some people!).
• Why it's so important to be able to set and accomplish goals.
• What prompted John to create The Freedom Journal.
• The surprising thing that really motivates ultra successful people.
• Why the Pareto Principle is crucial to accomplishing big goals.
• How to set a S.M.A.R.T. goal that radically increases your chances of achieving it.
• How I start my workday every-single-day (and why it's so effective).
• What critical piece is missing from New Year's resolutions that causes them to fail.
• What goals really are and the purpose they serve in our lives.
• The interesting things that happen with our brains when we have a clear-cut goal.
• Why it's so important to have specific checkpoints along the path to accomplishing your goal.
• Why doing a time-based goal review is so valuable.
• How consistently modeling successful people can expedite the accomplishment of your goal.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Work, Health, & Happiness - John Lee Dumas Interview
• Entrepreneur On Fire Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Website
• The Freedom Journal - Pick yours up right here!
• Thrive Market <== Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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Bob Proctor is a phenomenon. He has inspired tens of millions of people by teaching them why they need to start living up to their potential and how to do it.

Whether it's in your career, relationships, health (Bob is 81 and accomplishing more each day than people half his age!), finances, or any other area, Bob's specialty is helping you to uncover what's been holding you back and providing a clear map on getting where you want to be.

Bob will tell you, there isn't anything that makes him particularly special. There are just a few key principles that he applies everyday that has led to his overwhelming success. Today you're going to learn exactly how Bob thinks, and some extra valuable tips to help you make this your best year yet.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why we are encouraged to use our imaginations very early on, but then quickly taught to suppress it.
• How you actually get to choose everything you do (even if you don't realize it!).
• What mindset shift you must make if you're going to start living life on your terms.
• Why Bob feels that you should have more energy as you get older, not less (and he should know... he's 81 years young!).
• Why "work" isn't really made for us (and how work is tied to your longevity).
• The 3 things all of us really want.
• What simple exercise you can do to get out of your excuses and start living the life you want.
• Why it's important to analyze who you are and where you are right now.
• Why learning from someone who already has what you want is absolutely critical.
• What mindset shift someone can make to help them improve their financial health.
• Why we will always rise to the level that is required of us (and why the bar is usually set too low!)
• Why there's only one quality that we really need to make our dreams a reality.
• How writing and achieving goals can be so difficult and mentally misleading.
• What exciting goal setting exercise you can utilize for this year.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The ABC's of Success - Bob Proctor Interview on The Model Health Show
• The Art of Living - Pick up Bob's new book right here!
• Thrive Market - Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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One of the biggest arguments against adopting a healthier lifestyle is the additional expenses you have to undertake. When someone makes the leap to buying organic and natural foods and personal care items, when they get to the register and look down at their receipt, their jaw just might drop right onto the conveyor belt.

I've been there... a time or 72...

When I first made the decision to change the way I was eating, my grocery bill effectively doubled. I justified it for years saying that it will pay me back in dividends with my health. And in many ways it did. But that doesn't mean that there isn't a better way (with an easier onramp) to make switching to a healthier lifestyle much for fun and less stressful for those who are motivated to do so.

I know that many of us are the exception and we'll invest the extra money to get things we feel are much healthier. For most people, however, it just isn't worth the extra expense when you're just trying to get by, let alone thrive in our world today.

Well, Gunnar Lovelace set out to do something about this. After battling with the reality that healthy foods and personal care products are at a premium, while more cost intensive toxic "commercial" products are cheaper, he decided that enough was enough.

Gunnar co-founded Thrive Market and helped to grow an amazing team who are revolutionizing the way that we purchase healthy products for ourselves and our families. I'm flat-out blown away by the difference Thrive Market is making. Today's episode will tell you exactly how they are able to do everything that they do, and get YOU the healthy foods and products that you and your family deserve.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What drove Gunnar Lovelace to find a way to make healthy food affordable for everyone.
• How Thrive Market is able to sell organic, natural, non-GMO food and personal care products for upwards of 50% less than natural food markets like Whole Foods.
• Why Thrive Market gives away a free membership along with every paid membership (this is powerful!).
• Why healthier foods cost so much and how companies like fast food restaurants are able to sell unhealthy food so cheap.
• What huge brands like Coca Cola and McDonald's are doing to get in on the healthy food action (should we trust them?).
• Why keeping secrets in today's market is a losing game.
• What healthy food and personal care items I buy for my family at Thrive Market.
• Why Thrive Market chooses to provide the top in each category rather than 20 brands of the same thing.
• Why Gunnar put such a huge emphasis on making Thrive Market a company that overdelivers on giving.
• How Thrive Market has been structured to be able to give so much to those in need.
• Why in today's world you can't afford NOT to eat healthy.
• How Thrive Market's business model could be a catalyst for change in countries all over the world.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• Thrive Market on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
• Thrive Market - Get your exclusive FREE 2-month membership now!

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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* 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!)

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* 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!)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* 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.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* 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.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* 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 <—— Get the recipe book for free right here!

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“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 <—— Get the recipe book for free right here!

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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!

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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