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  • Immune System Fitness, Microbial File Sharing, & The Antidote To Stress

    Immune System Fitness, Microbial File Sharing, & The Antidote To Stress
    2025/05/21
    True health encompasses so much more than just diet and exercise. However, you don’t need complicated routines, a lot of money, or elaborate gadgets to make a positive impact on your health. Some of the most powerful things you can do to improve your longevity, boost your immune system, and lower your stress have to do with simple behaviors and habits you can create in your home. Today, you’re going to learn about the impactful role that community can have on your microbiome, your disease risk, and your overall health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my conversation with the incredible Dr. Amy Shah for her podcast, Save Yourself. In this conversation, we discussed the importance of shared family meals, how to prioritize eating real food, and why your relationships are a key determinant of your health. This episode is packed with the science behind how cultivating healthy relationships can influence your microbiome, your sleep, your immune system, and so much more. You’re also going to learn the top two most important things you can do to transform your health. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Amy Shah! In this episode you’ll discover: The most important part about being human. (09:48)How eating with your family can impact your health. (12:22)Why being part of a community can improve your microbiome. (14:47)The health benefits of multi-generational living. (17:52)An interesting fact about humans, evolution, and menopause. (23:13)Why creating your own community can transform your life. (25:24)How sharing meals with your children can reduce their risk of obesity and disordered eating. (28:04)The connection between the time spent at a table and health outcomes. (33:45)What the #1 factor is that influences longevity is. (38:04)Which hormone is the antidote to stress. (39:27)Why personalization is the key to health. (41:22)The most powerful nutrition shift you can make. (41:44)How American children’s diets have become inundated with ultra-processed food. (42:37)The #1 way to minimize the ultra-processed food in your diet. (45:50)What post-ingestive feedback is. (49:14)What sleep nutrients are. (54:41)How often you should aim to share a meal with others. (58:09) Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save 25% sitewide through May 27! PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off!Save Yourself with Dr. Amy Shah - Subscribe to Dr. Amy Shah’s podcast!Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Beekeeper’s Naturals and Paleovalley. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Shop the Memorial Day Sale now through May 27th and get 25% off sitewide at beekeepersnaturals.com/model. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.
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    1 時間 1 分
  • Why Hidden Depression Is On The Rise & 5 Science-Backed Ways To Treat It - With Dr. Judith Joseph

    Why Hidden Depression Is On The Rise & 5 Science-Backed Ways To Treat It - With Dr. Judith Joseph
    2025/05/19
    It’s been estimated that over 21 million adults in the United States have experienced depression. While the common symptoms of depression like sadness or lack of energy can be easy to spot, depression doesn’t always present in one specific way. Today, you’re going to learn about the hidden type of depression that is stopping many people from experiencing joy. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is board certified psychiatrist and author, Dr. Judith Joseph. Her new book, High Functioning, takes a look at an important mental health condition that is often overlooked. In this interview, you’re going to learn what high functioning depression is and why it often flies under the radar. You’re also going to learn about simple strategies you can use to better understand your mental health and reclaim your joy. Dr. Judith Joseph is not only an expert in this subject matter, but she also draws on her personal experience to help you understand how high functioning depression presents and what you can do about it. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is. (00:14)How Dr. Joseph got interested in studying mental health. (12:20)What high functioning depression is and why it matters. (14:49)How our modern world damages our mental health. (19:48)The important role that joy plays in our longevity. (20:48)How our eating habits stop us from experiencing joy. (21:31)The multiple faces of depression. (23:10)What anhedonia is. (23:35)The symptoms of high functioning depression. (23:53)How high functioning depression differs from burnout. (24:44)Why our technology causes us to miss out on joy. (32:51)What scarcity trauma is. (41:52)The 5 Vs of healing. (44:37)How different generations view mental health. (46:03)What validation is. (48:58)How venting in psychology is like venting in physics. (57:53)The importance of identifying your values. (1:04:10)How your relationships impact your health. (1:12:11)What nutritional psychiatry is. (1:15:46)Why you need to prioritize joy for better mental health. (1:22:05) Items mentioned in this episode include: Peluva.com/model -- Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code MODEL! Organifi.com/Model  -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!High Functioning by Dr. Judith Joseph -- Grab your copy of Dr. Joseph’s book!Connect with Dr. Judith Joseph Website / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Peluva and Organifi. Peluva’s barefoot minimalist shoes support postural alignment, proprioception, and overall functionality. Get 15% off your order by using code MODEL at peluva.com/model. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model.
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    1 時間 27 分
  • TMHS 895: How to Improve Your Vision & Functional Eye Fitness - With Dr. Bryce Appelbaum

    TMHS 895: How to Improve Your Vision & Functional Eye Fitness - With Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
    2025/05/14
    Today, we indisputably spend more time indoors looking at screens than ever before in human history. How is this massive change in environment impacting our biology and changing our vision? That’s what you’re going to uncover on this episode of The Model Health Show. Today’s guest, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist who is passionate about teaching how you can unlock your potential through optimizing your vision. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst and the creator of the eye training program, ScreenFit. In this conversation, Dr. Appelbaum is sharing the fascinating science of retraining and rewiring the eye-brain connection. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about what vision actually encompasses, how our modern world is deteriorating our eyesight, and how to use eye training to optimize your vision in our screen-dominant culture. You’ll also hear my personal experience with testing and improving my vision, and how you can build healthier visual habits. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum! In this episode you’ll discover: Dr. Appelbaum’s personal history that inspired his career.The difference between eyesight and vision.How a fetus’ eyes develop.The connection between vision and movement.What 20/20 vision means.How screentime is ruining the connection between our eyes and brains.What the average adult’s screentime is.Why nearsightedness is becoming more prevalent.How your blinking patterns change during screentime.What percentage of Americans experience digital eye strain.How vision problems affect students in the classroom.What you should consider if your eye prescription worsens each year.How vision training works.What the 20-20-20 rule is.How to regain vision functionality.What eye pushups are.The importance of light exposure for healthy vision.Tips for improving the quality of your screentime. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order!Themodelhealthshow.com/screenfit - Use code MODEL for $200 off ScreenFit!Can Intermittent Fasting Reset & Improve Your Metabolism? - Listen to episode 885!Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Website / Instagram / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and LMNT. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Sleep Divorce, Toxic Mattresses, & Creating A Sleep Sanctuary - With Jack Dell'Accio

    Sleep Divorce, Toxic Mattresses, & Creating A Sleep Sanctuary - With Jack Dell'Accio
    2025/05/12
    Sleep is an essential function that impacts every single facet of your life and well-being. Getting a better night’s sleep often comes down to optimizing your sleep environment. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to improve your relationships, reduce your exposure to toxins, and upgrade your health by enhancing your sleep quality. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Jack Dell’Accio. Jack is the founder and CEO of the organic mattress company, Essentia, and a certified Sleep Coach. He’s passionate about helping folks heal and recover through the power of optimized sleep. In this conversation, Jack and I are nerding out on our common passion—sleep hygiene. We’re going to discuss which sleep cycles are the most critical for improving your health, the toxins that are hiding in your mattress and how to get on the same sleep schedule as your partner. You’re also going to learn about how your sleep quality impacts your mood and your relationships, the truth about electromagnetic fields in your bedroom, and what to look for if you’re ready to upgrade to a non-toxic mattress. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The connection between poor sleep and higher levels of aggression.Which two sleep phases are the most important.How your sleep environment impacts your nervous system.Why sleeping pills don’t actually improve sleep quality.How sleep quality and relationship health are linked.The crucial role that sleep plays in recovery.What a sleep divorce is, and how to avoid it.The #1 household item that emits the most toxins.Why your temperature is a key ingredient to sleeping well.How EMFs can affect your sleep quality.The interesting science of how quartz can improve sleep quality.Why spring mattresses aren’t optimal.How sleeping well can help your body heal. Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!Myessentia.com/model -- Get a discount on organic, supportive mattresses!Connect with Jack Dell’Accio Website / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Toxins, Autoimmunity, & Metabolism - With Dr. Aly Cohen

    What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Toxins, Autoimmunity, & Metabolism - With Dr. Aly Cohen
    2025/05/07
    Have you ever felt like everything in our modern world is harmful to our health? Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about how our food, our water, and our air are poisoning us by the minute. And while it’s true that our environment has more harmful chemicals than any point in human history, what’s often missing from this conversation is the power we hold to protect ourselves, and how we can equip our bodies to build resilience. Our guest today is Dr. Aly Cohen. She is a triple-board certified physician practicing in the fields of rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her passion is helping folks become educated on how to make smarter decisions around chemical exposures. Her new book, Detoxify, is a realistic and empowering guide to reducing your toxic exposure while optimizing your body’s innate detoxification systems. In this conversation, Dr. Cohen is sharing the connection between environmental toxins and chronic illnesses like autoimmune conditions. You’re going to hear practical advice on reducing your chemical exposures, including the biggest levers you can pull to make a difference, how to make better choices without feeling overwhelmed, and so many more realistic strategies. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: How many autoimmune diseases there are.What percentage of the United States population struggles with autoimmunity.How controlling your environment can change your genetic expression.Which major historical event marked a dramatic change in chemical exposure.What the 4 As of environmental health are.How Dr. Cohen’s dog influenced her career trajectory.What GRAS means.How chemicals can disrupt the immune system.Which periods of human development can make us more vulnerable to chemicals.Why hydration is one of the best things you can do to support natural detox.How sweating can help your body eliminate chemicals and toxins.What to consider about water filtration.The importance of having a strong motivator to decrease your toxin exposure.How sleep plays a role in detoxification.What to look for when shopping for produce.The importance of omega 3 fatty acids.Which nutrient can support heavy metal detoxification. Items mentioned in this episode include: Fromourplace.com/model - Get up to 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware!PaleoValley.com/model - Detoxify by Dr. Aly Cohen - Read Dr. Cohen’s book!Connect with Dr. Aly Cohen Website / Podcast / Instagram / X / TikTok Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Our Place and Paleovalley. Get 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware by using my code MODEL at fromourplace.com/model. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.
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    1 時間 15 分
  • Use These 4 Mental Habits to Transform Your Body & Your Life

    Use These 4 Mental Habits to Transform Your Body & Your Life
    2025/05/05
    Today, you’re going to discover four specific strategies that you can use to spark change in your life. Whether you want to transform your body, pivot career paths, or improve the quality of your relationships, mindset is the key to help you reach your goal. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from four motivating and knowledgeable experts in the fields of mindset, neuroscience, and personal development. You’re going to learn about your innate capability to create change. Specifically, you’re going to learn how to tap into mental habits that can transform the way you think, behave, and ultimately produce results. You’re going to learn how to optimize your stress to build stronger resilience, how to shift your identity to create new outcomes, how to harness specific networks in your brain, and so much more. This episode is going to arm you with specific tools and strategies that will change the way you think about yourself and the world around you, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: The power of having an intentional moment in the morning.Why a simple high five is so impactful.The fascinating science of neurobics.What the fastest way to create new neuropathways is.The three emotional needs that every human has.What value tagging is, and how to use it to manifest.Which specific brain networks are activated through manifestation.The importance of writing down your intentions.Why good stress can enrich us.How optimizing stress can build your resilience.The three variables of stress.How exercise can upregulate your mitochondria.What the single biggest predictor of mortality is.Why your identity determines your outcomes.Three ways to shift your identity.How the reticular activating system works.The #1 way to change your thinking. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save up to 30% on natural remedies!The Science of Self-Belief with Mel Robbins - Listen to episode 514!Manifest the Life of Your Dreams with Dr. James Doty - Listen to episode 824!Why You Need Stress with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist - Listen to episode 881!Instantly Transform Your Mindset with Ed Mylett - Listen to episode 587! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Beekeeper’s Naturals. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim up to a 30% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Can Plastics Make You Fat? The Truth About Plastics & Metabolism - With Dr. Vivian Chen

    Can Plastics Make You Fat? The Truth About Plastics & Metabolism - With Dr. Vivian Chen
    2025/04/30
    Today, we’re exposed to more chemicals and toxins than ever before in human history. Specifically, plastics are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly harder to avoid. Food at the grocery store is packaged in plastic, water is stored in plastic bottles, and microscopic plastic pieces are even in the air we breathe. Today, you’re going to learn about how our growing exposure to plastics is changing our health for the worse, and what you can do about it. Our guest, Dr. Vivian Chen, is a board-certified medical doctor and the founder of the red light therapy device, Lumebox. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, tapping into your body’s natural detoxification pathways, and light medicine. Today, she’s back on The Model Health Show to share the latest science on how plastics can impact your metabolism and overall health. In this conversation, you’re going to hear the latest science on microplastics and nanoplastics, including their connection to brain health, metabolic health, and much more. Dr. Viv is also sharing how to make the most impactful and realistic ways to reduce your plastic exposure. This is an important conversation that everyone should hear, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: How many chemicals are identified as plastic.Why accumulating toxins can change our fat cells and metabolism.What mitochondria are.The staggering increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.How red light therapy can impact blood sugar levels.Why light is like a nutrient.How endocrine disruptors affect your mitochondria.The new science on how microplastics enter the human brain.Why inflammation is the root of all chronic disease.What polyethylene is and how to reduce your exposure.How to shop for the best water filter for you.The best containers for drinking water.What the #1 detox tool is.How fiber and fermented foods can help your body reduce toxins.The connection between exercise and glutathione.Why red light therapy has a multitude of health benefits.The difference between near infrared light and red light.How the symptoms of aging are related to mitochondrial function. Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!Thelumebox.com/model - Get 50% your red light therapy device for Lumebox’s Birthday Sale now through May 4!EWG’s Tap Water Database - Find out what’s in your water!Connect with Dr. Vivian Chen Website / Substack / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Pique. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • What’s REALLY Behind America’s Health Crisis?

    What’s REALLY Behind America’s Health Crisis?
    2025/04/28
    If you’re like most folks today, you’re probably in a busy season of life. From work responsibilities to family life, some days it can feel like there’s not much time or energy to add more to your plate. But the truth is, the smallest habits can have a positive impact on your entire family for generations to come. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to transform your family’s health outcomes by focusing on simple, attainable behaviors. You’re going to understand your innate power to transform your family culture, practical ways to save money on healthy food, and what’s really behind our epidemics of chronic disease. This episode is from my interview with Dr. Michael Beckwith on the Take Back Your Mind Podcast. We discussed the importance of normalizing wellness, how your relationships impact your health outcomes, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Dr. Michael Beckwith! In this episode you’ll discover: Why personalized nutrition is the future.What percentage of Americans have chronic diseases.The #1 cause of chronic illnesses.How having healthy social bonds can improve your health.What the #1 determinant of your lifespan is.The power of shared family meals, and a good goalpost to aim for.What percentage of doctors’ visits are caused by stress.The main reasons why shared meals can improve your health.Why eating as a family can serve as protection for your children.What culture is.Strategies for saving money on healthy food.Why poor-quality food is the cheapest.How to transform your family’s microculture. Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model -- Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!Take Back Your Mind Podcast -- Subscribe to Dr. Michael Beckwith’s show!How to Instantly Transform Your Life with Bo Eason -- Listen to episode 880!Eat Smarter Family Cookbook -- Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook!Eat Smarter -- Read my national bestselling book for more nutrition tips! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Pique. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.
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    1 時間 11 分