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The Model Health Show

Written by: Shawn Stevenson
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  • The Model Health Show is a fun, entertaining, and enlightening look at health and fitness. No subject is off limits here! World-renown author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson breaks down complex health issues and makes them easy to understand and overcome. Whether it's weight loss, chronic fatigue, heart disease, diet, exercise, sex, hormones, sleep problems, or countless other health topics, the insights you get here will help you transform your health and live your best life ever.
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  • TMHS 799: Why Body Fat, Inflammation, & Disease is Skyrocketing Because of Vegetable Oil - With Dr. Cate Shanahan

    TMHS 799: Why Body Fat, Inflammation, & Disease is Skyrocketing Because of Vegetable Oil - With Dr. Cate Shanahan
    Jun 12 2024
    The human food supply has changed drastically over the past 100 years with the industrialization of agriculture. And one of the most prominent changes to our diet has to do with the types of fat we eat. Commercially processed oils, like canola oil and soy oil, have become prominent ingredients in nearly every product on grocery store shelves. This change in the food supply doesn’t come without a set of consequences. Today, Dr. Cate Shanahan is back on The Model Health Show to discuss how processed seed oils are contributing to our rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism, and the author of the new book, Dark Calories. In this interview, Dr. Cate is sharing how eight common seed oils in our food supply are causing cellular damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress. You’re going to learn how processed oils are created, which specific oils to avoid, and better alternatives to include in your diet. Dr. Cate is the foremost expert in this subject matter, and today she’s bringing the latest science on seed oils to help you better nourish your body and fend off chronic diseases. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: What percentage of the average person’s diet is processed seed oils. How vegetable oil is made. Why there is no safety testing for seed oils.What oxidation is and how it works. Which oils are categorized as vegetable oils.What the hateful eight are. The truth about a cooking oil’s smoke point. What refining does to oils. How just smelling processed oils can damage your health.Why the medical industry affects the availability in our food supply. What the root cause of all chronic diseases is. The main causes of oxidative stress. How human fat cells have changed over time. Why vegetable oils build body fat that is hard to burn. How oxidative stress triggers inflammation. The connection between oxidative stress and autoimmune diseases.How being metabolically healthy is different than being in a healthy weight range.Why focusing on metabolic health is the key to controlling oxidative stress.How antioxidants work in the body.Dr. Cate’s top five favorite cooking fats. Items mentioned in this episode include: Ketone.com/model ß Save 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ!Onnit.com/model ß Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan ß Grab your copy here! Connect with Dr. Cate Shanahan Website / Facebook / X / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation 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 Ketone-IQ and Onnit. Ketone-IQ is my favorite high-performance energy in a bottle. Save 30% on your first subscription at ketone.com/model. Visit Onnit.com/model for an exclusive 10% discount on human performance supplements and fitness equipment.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • TMHS 798: The Truth About Stress and Weight Gain

    TMHS 798: The Truth About Stress and Weight Gain
    Jun 10 2024
    When you think about the major drivers of weight gain, you probably consider things like nutrition and exercise. But there can often be a lot more going on the scenes that can contribute to weight gain or weight loss resistance. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how stress can act as an epigenetic controller that influences your propensity for storing fat. You’re going to learn from three brilliant experts in their respective fields on why things like hormones, thyroid health, trauma, and the overall impact of stress can influence your weight. You’re also going to take away specific action steps you can use to increase your body’s stress resilience. This episode is full of insights like how your cortisol levels affect your metabolism, how the right kinds of exercise can help you overcome weight loss resilience, and some of the most common misconceptions about the role of stress in our bodies. Click play to learn more from the incredible Dr. Sara Gottfried, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, and Dr. Izabella Wentz. In this episode you’ll discover: The critical role your endocrine system plays in regulating your weight. How excess stress hormones like cortisol can lead to weight gain. Why a history of trauma can alter your stress response system. The downstream consequences of trauma. How insulin, stress, and weight gain are connected. Which hormone is the master of your stress response. What percentage of people have dysregulated cortisol levels.Why adverse childhood experiences can affect your physiology into adulthood.Which health practice is non-negotiable for healing from stress and trauma.Why our beliefs about stress matters.Major misconceptions about how stress impacts our bodies.How exercise sensitizes your brain to pleasure. What the joy gap is. How your muscles act as an endocrine organ. The warning signs of adrenal fatigue. How stress can slow your metabolic rate and make your body store fat. The impact chronic stress has on the adrenal stress response. How to rebalance your stress response. Why nutrient void foods can make your body conserve energy. The important role of getting quality rest. Which types of exercise are best for restoring adrenal health. Items mentioned in this episode include: PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! The Truth About Hormones with Dr. Sara Gottfried - Listen to episode 711 The Link Between Exercise & Connection with Dr. Kelly McGonigal -Listen to episode 393Improve Your Adrenals & Thyroid with Dr. Izabella Wentz - Listen to episode 679The Truth About Obesity - Listen to episode 694 Facts About Ozempic with Dr. William Davis - Listen to episode 772 Shocking New Facts About Ozempic with Mike Mutzel - Listen to episode 732 ACE Quiz - Take the quiz to identify your adverse childhood experiences score Eat Smarter - Read my national bestselling book for more nutrition tips! Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation 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 Paleovalley and Pique. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more. 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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    59 mins
  • TMHS 797: Why Drug Companies Are Controlling the US Healthcare System & Policies for Real Change – with Calley Means

    TMHS 797: Why Drug Companies Are Controlling the US Healthcare System & Policies for Real Change – with Calley Means
    Jun 5 2024
    In the United States, our healthcare system is based on treatment, not prevention. And a large reason why is because the pharmaceutical companies have created incentives that profit off sickness, disease, and comorbidities. But what if our healthcare industry could promote true health? Today you’re going to learn about the steps that are necessary for real change in the US healthcare system. Our guest today is Calley Means. Calley is a former consultant for food and pharmaceutical companies, the co-founder of TrueMed, and the co-author of the #1 bestselling book, Good Energy. Calley is passionate about changing our healthcare system, and today he’s sharing his incredible viewpoints on what we can do as a country to incite real change. In this episode, you’re going to learn about how the American healthcare system works, including how government programs are hurting people (especially children!), how doctors are trained to focus on short-term solutions, and the major problems with the pharmaceutical industry. Plus, Calley is getting specific and sharing real world policies we can implement to transform the health of our country. This is a powerful conversation and Calley’s passion is contagious. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: What percentage of Americans have optimal cardiometabolic health.Why a siloed healthcare system is ineffective.The sad truth about the health of children and teens in the US.How all chronic diseases are connected to metabolic health.The most profitable innovation in American capitalism.Why the pandemic was a missed opportunity for better metabolic health.The critical role of empowerment in healthcare.How the US measures up against other countries in terms of health outcomes. What role economic incentives play in our healthcare system. The convoluted relationship between pharmaceutical companies and food research.Why chronic diseases are a powerful profit-maximizing engine. The sad truth about diabetes in children and young adults.What percentage of tv news spending comes from the pharmaceutical industry.The major problems with the SNAP program, and how we can repair it. What the USDA should do with sugar guidelines. Why focusing on specific issues can affect widespread change. How to use pretax dollars on real healthcare and root-cause solutions.The link between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome.Why optimism is a key ingredient to changing our health. Items mentioned in this episode include: Ketone.com/model - Save 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ!Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means & Calley Means - Order your copy today! TrueMed - Use pretax dollars on healthy interventions Connect with Calley Means Website / X / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation 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 Ketone-IQ and Organifi. Ketone-IQ is my favorite high-performance energy in a bottle. Save 30% on your first subscription at ketone.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 hr and 12 mins
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