With the uncertainty we've all been facing lately, 2020 can feel downright scary. But that doesn’t mean you have to live in fear. Because no matter what’s going on in the world, we all still have the potential for growth, happiness, success, and love. Outside conditions don’t hold dominion over your life—only you hold that kind of power.

In this scary good compilation episode, seven experts take an unflinching look at fear. You’ll learn that a little bit of fear is a good thing—it keeps us safe—but living your life in fear isn’t. Our guests cover everything from tuning out fear-mongering to letting go of limiting beliefs so that you can harness the power of fear and change your life for the better.

Making decisions from a place of fear isn’t serving any of us. Instead, I hope this episode helps you open the door to a world where everything that happens to us, the good and especially the bad, is an opportunity for transformation. A lot of scary stuff happened in 2020, but this year is also offering us the unmistakable opportunity to affect change in our own lives and even the world. And when you think about it that way, 2020 might not feel so scary after all.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why 2020 is an opportunity for great change, despite its turbulence.
• What it means that the earth has been vibrating at a higher frequency over the last 30 years.
• How fear can be valuable.
• Why fear-mongering is such an effective business model to get our attention.
• What an expectation hangover is and how it can lead to healing.
• Why uncertainty can throw us into chaos.
• How the questions we ask ourselves dictate our focus.
• What it means to find the dominant question in your life.
• Why our brains keep information out to protect us—and how to recalibrate what you allow in.
• That it’s important to accept terrible things will happen in our lives.
• How attaching meaning to painful experiences can help us move forward.
• Why limiting beliefs are like driving with the emergency brake on.
• How the hormones of stress paralyze creativity.

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• Why The World Is Facing Great Challenges Right Now And Why The Answer Is YOU – with Dr. Michael Beckwith — Episode 415
• Healthy Fear Versus Oppressive Fear & How Division Creates Suffering with JP Sears — Episode 428
• Eliminate Self-Sabotage & Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs with Christine Hassler — Episode 273
• Master Your Focus In Turbulent Times & Unlock Your Limitless Brain with Jim Kwik — Episode 408
• Upgrade Your Environment, Practice Persistence & Create Your Own Meaning with Lori Harder — Episode 368
• How to Deal with Failure cultivating Work Ethic & Why It’s Time to Man Up with Bedros Keuilian — Episode 309
• How Your Thoughts Control Your Biology & How To Transform Your Thinking with Dr. Joe Dispenza — Episode 383

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If you’re like most people, you’ve probably spent more time than you would like to admit on your couch, in front of a screen, or both since the pandemic started. We’ve all been there, so it’s no surprise that a recent study published by BMC Public Health showed that levels of sedentary behavior have skyrocketed while levels of exercise have decreased over the last seven months. What comes as more of a shock is that these trends are showing a tendency to become permanently entrenched.

Today’s guest, world-renowned movement coach and therapist Aaron Alexander, is here to offer a few tools to help all of us put down our phones and reconnect with our physiology. Instead of recommending sweeping lifestyle changes, Aaron makes an argument for subtle, steady shifts to your daily life—starting with spending 30 minutes on the floor every day. 

Aaron explains that movement doesn’t need to be complicated—but we do need to move. Because when you’re stressed, and you don’t move, your system begins to deteriorate. 2020 might not be the year to undertake a complete transformation, but adding in more movement is incredibly important right now, for your health and happiness.

Enjoy my conversation with Aaron Alexander, and give his suggestions a try.  You might even start to see the world differently from down there on the floor.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why movement helps to bring your brain online and deal with stress.
• What role your personal narrative plays in how you approach your health.
• How posture is linked to your perception of the world—and the world’s perception of you.
• How simply doing the work and showing up can help you manifest success.
• Why swift lifestyle changes don’t always have staying power.
• How our belongings can harbor psychological weight. 
• The connection between bringing organization into your body and bringing organization into your home.
• Why it’s important to get out of the same repetitive sitting position you’ve been in since kindergarten.
• Why Aaron recommends spending at least 30 minutes a day on the ground.
• How poor food choices are more likely when you feel out of control—and vice versa.
• The three simple things Aaron says you can do every day to bring alignment to your life. 

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• The Top 7 Longevity Tips – How to Live a Longer, Better Life - with Guest Peter Ragnar — Episode 38
• The Align Method by Aaron Alexander
• The Align Podcast
• Aaron Alexander Website / Instagram

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If you knew an ingredient in your food could make you sick, would you still eat it? Probably not. Yet from orange juice to peanut butter cups, the synthetic ingredients lurking in everyday pantry staples could be doing you more harm than good. And while industrial food producers would love you to think otherwise, poor nutrition is a leading cause of preventable chronic diseases. As the saying goes, you really are what you eat.

Our guest on this episode, New York Times bestselling author and food activist Vani Hari, explains “health washing” and shares how innocuous terms like “natural flavoring” can mask toxic ingredients in your favorite foods—and what you can do about it. 

Vani is no stranger to confronting the food industry, and her investigative work has led to significant changes from major brands like Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Subway, and many others. Armed with what she’s learned in her own personal journey and thousands of hours of research, Vani explains how to empower yourself and your loved ones to make better food choices.

While this year has been a rollercoaster, taking charge of what you put into your body—especially during a pandemic—is one small act you can do to regain control and fortify your health. If you’re ready to take a critical look at the food in your kitchen, listen and learn!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What century-old food helps fight viruses and reduces symptoms of asthma and allergies.
• Why Vani and Shawn value their daily workouts—now more than ever.
• Why you need to take agency for your own health instead of depending on others.
• How $4 trillion is spent on healthcare every year, yet we’re sicker than ever. 
• Why “health washing” is a problem.
• How food companies use unnatural flavors to create addictive products.
• How to get your kids to love vegetables.
• Why orange juice companies add synthetic vitamins and ingredients.
• What we can do right now to effect change at the community, corporate, and government levels.
• How Vani got her brother to change his lifestyle and turn his health around.
• The three simple questions you should ask yourself before every meal.
• Why it’s important to reach out to family members and neighbors right now.

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• The Food Babe Website / Instagram
• TruVani Website / Instagram

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Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “We cannot solve problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Today, I want to apply that sentiment to the pandemic that our society is facing. As we seek solutions to a public health crisis, it’s important that we take a deeper look at the contributing factors that got us to this level of distress.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, we’re diving deep into the pieces of our country’s health crisis that are not being analyzed. You’ll learn about some of the underlying health epidemics that have made our population more susceptible to the pandemic. 

Most importantly, you’re going to hear about how to use this time as an opportunity for change, and how understanding the root cause of our issues can lead us to a better, stronger, healthier way of life. My intent is that this episode inspires you to take action and make a difference on an individual, grassroots level so that together we can affect lasting change. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What percentage of COVID-19 deaths were related to a preexisting chronic condition. 
• The number one factor that leads to chronic illnesses. 
• How many Americans are clinically obese. 
• The difference between an epidemic and a pandemic. 
• How the obesity epidemic in the US affects our children. 
• Which country has the highest consumption rates of soda. 
• How many pounds of sugar the average American consumes per year. 
• What our body fat is comprised of, and how it has changed over time. 
• The biggest issue with the US healthcare system.
• What percentage of Americans are on prescription drugs. 
• The link between insufficient sleep and heart disease. 
• How a sedentary lifestyle can lead to developing diabetes. 
• The effects of human connection on our hormones and neurotransmitters. 
• How stress can actually change your biochemistry. 
• What a psychosomatic illness is, and why our society is predisposed to them. 
• The top three causes of death in the US. 
• Which organ is the most responsible for drug metabolism. 
• How you can preorder my new book, Eat Smarter. 

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• The Social Dilemma on Netflix 
• Our Growing Susceptibility to Viral Infections with Dr. Cate Shanahan – Episode 420
• How Social Media Affects Our Psychology with Adam Alter – Episode 434
• The Link Between Exercise & Human Connection with Dr. Kelly McGonigal – Episode 393

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If you compare your life today to one year ago, it probably looks a lot different. So many of us have had to readjust and redefine how we interact in our personal lives, our families, and workplaces. There are so many things that have changed so quickly, but in that lies an incredible opportunity to be more intentional and to focus on what really matters. 

But how do you actually sharpen your focus, dial into your intuition, and affect change? Today’s guest, Light Watkins, is here to share valuable insights and strategies on how you can become an active participant in your life and take advantages of the opportunities that this unique moment in time has created. Light is an author and world-renowned meditation teacher who is passionate about spreading inspiration and arming folks with simple tools for amplifying happiness. 

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about shifting your perspective, getting in touch with your intuition, and the challenges that often parallel growth. If you’re in need of a dose of inspiration, there’s no one better qualified than Light Watkins. So listen in, take good notes, and apply what resonates with you! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Light’s inspiration for creating daily videos.
• How an analogy of a turtle and a giraffe can help us understand each other. 
• Why expectations are self-generated disappointment.
• Where to find the answer to 99% of problems.
• What the most important dating app is.
• How your intuition operates like a GPS. 
• Ways you can channel your intuition. 
• Why tension is a critical part of growth. 
• How 2020 can help you become comfortable with being uncomfortable.
• The difference between being an active participant and a passive participant.
• What it means to invite people into your personal paradise. 
• Why now is the best time to be alive. 
• How being present allows your brain to seek out opportunities. 
• The importance of letting your voice be heard. 
• Why the desire to quit is an important part of growing. 

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