The Model Health Show: Nutrition | Exercise | Fitness | Health | Lifestyle

Is organic food actually better for you? That’s what you’re going to learn on today’s show. We’re going to explore the world of organic food, what it means, and whether or not this distinction influences your overall health. On this episode, we’re going to dive into the major differences between organic and conventional food. You’re going to learn how to navigate this label so you can make the best, most informed decisions for your family. You’re going to learn what it means for a food to be labeled as organic, and what goes into that process. I’m also sharing some tips for sourcing your food, including the best ways to fit organic foods into your budget, which food groups to prioritize, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!   In this episode you’ll discover:  The history of labeling food as organic. (1:23) What percentage of food sales are organic food. (2:02) Why there have been numerous cases of organic food fraud and mislabeling. (4:17) What the requirements

Most of us are acutely aware that the topic of vaccines has become extremely controversial over the last several years. And in a world where this topic is heavily censored, there has to be a place for open discussion, evidence-based education, and informed decisions. Today, you’re going to hear a balanced perspective on vaccines, vaccine history, and what the research actually says. Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in integrative medicine. He’s also the author of the new book, Between A Shot and a Hard Place. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an important discussion on the nuances of vaccines and the truth about vaccine safety. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about how vaccines work and why they’ve become so divisive in our society. You’re going to learn the truth about vaccine studies, and what’s missing from the general conversation on long-term side effects. This may be one of the most polarizing topics of our time – but Dr. Warsh brings commo

If you want to maintain your health and independence as you age, there are certain key principles you need to implement now. Living longer and stronger is possible if you understand the key factors that influence healthy aging. On today’s show, you’re going to learn the exact recipe for longevity and thriving into your golden years. Today’s guest, Dr. Jonny Bowden, is a board-certified functional nutritionist, bestselling author, and a powerful example of vibrancy and healthy aging. In this conversation, he’s sharing his top four science-backed tips for living a longer, healthier life. He’s also sharing about the critical role that metabolic health plays in longevity. You’re going to learn about how to sift through all the conflicting diet advice, the role that movement plays in health and longevity, and how to create a relaxation practice that works for your lifestyle. You’ll also learn about how your relationships affect your health, how to reduce your risk of cardiometabolic disease, and strategies for b

It’s human nature to reduce and simplify complex situations. We like to think that weight loss is as simple as a formula like “calories in, calories out,” or that making better health choices is as easy as harnessing your willpower. The truth is that our bodies, minds, and behaviors are much more nuanced. And when it comes to our health, we often overlook the vital role that our environment and culture play. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Dr. Darshan Shah on the Extend Podcast. In this conversation, you’re going to learn how your culture can influence your decisions and the fascinating science behind shared family meals. You’ll also learn about the uptick in ultra-processed food consumption, why so many folks struggle to lose weight today, and my best tips for creating a family culture of health, connection, and unity. This conversation is full of important insights we can all apply, from making steps toward a more connected family culture, eating more whole f

Your skin is an important organ that acts as a barrier, helps regulate your temperature, and plays a role in a variety of other functions. And because your skin is the outermost part of your body, skin issues can often be an indicator of what’s happening in other parts of the body. Taking care of your skin and understanding its needs can help you look and feel better. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from two incredible physicians who are experts on skin health and skincare. You’re going to learn from Dr. Trevor Cates and Dr. Anthony Youn on how to get your best skin ever. We’re going to cover the skin microbiome, the role of nutrition for overall skin health, and practical skincare tips you can implement for healthier skin. You’re also going to learn how your skin can clue you in to other health conditions, the role hormones play in regulating your skin, and the truth about collagen. This episode is packed with simple tools to improve your skin, from inside and out

Studies on healthy aging suggest that only about 25% of longevity is linked with genetic factors—the rest is based on the lifestyle choices you make on a daily basis. So if your goal is longevity, there are some science-backed things you can control to increase your chances of living a long, healthy life. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Max Lugavere on The Genius Life Podcast, where I shared five specific things that are proven to extend your lifespan. You’re going to hear about how your microbiome can affect your longevity, plus some less obvious factors like your sex life and your work can affect your lifespan. We’re also going to talk about why muscle is key for survivability and how your relationships impact your health. Your overall health is the culmination of your habits, and this conversation is packed with actionable insights that are going to help you uplevel your health and increase your lifespan.  So click play and enjoy the show!   In this epi

Gut health has been shown to be linked to all aspects of our health, including mental health, appetite and weight control, and the health of your skin. But having a healthy gut can also have a vast influence on the health of your heart and risk for cardiovascular events. On today’s show, you’re going to learn more about this complex gut-heart connection. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur, Mona Sharma. She’s joining us for an enlightening conversation on her personal history with heart surgeries, the importance of combining modern medicine with holistic modalities, and how improving your gut health will benefit your cardiovascular system. Mona has an interesting story and a profound belief that we each hold the ability to heal ourselves. This conversation dives into topics like integrative healthcare, creating rituals that improve your health, and the role that your nervous system has in your overall health. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mon

Whether you’re a gym rat, parent, or a professional athlete, we can all find ways to maximize our performance and use our bodies more efficiently. On today’s show, you’re going to gain insights into the world of sports training and performance and how it can improve your strength, overall function, and longevity.    Today’s guest is sports performance coach Cory Shlesinger. Cory has worked at the highest level of collegiate athletics and today he’s a top expert in the NBA, working with the Detroit Pistons. He’s joining this episode of The Model Health Show to share invaluable insights on optimizing sports performance, how to microdose exercise, and the top exercises everyone can do for better health and longevity.  You’re going to learn about the best way to stress the body, how to optimize performance no matter what your goal is, and how to build a well-rounded training routine. Cory Shlesinger is a true expert in this field, and I hope you find this conversation valuable and entertaining. Enjoy!   

Most folks today can relate to feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Our fast-paced world isn’t slowing down anytime soon, so if we want some relief, we need to build emotional resiliency and inner peace. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn practical, science backed strategies to cope with difficult emotions. Today’s guest is clinical and research neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf. Her work is focused on helping people harness the power of their minds to unlock peak health and happiness. In this interview, Dr. Leaf is sharing groundbreaking insights from her new book, Help in a Hurry. You’re going to learn about the three levels of the mind and how they work together. You’re also going to discover specific strategies you can deploy to overcome feelings of anger, stress, or regret. We’re going to discuss dealing with your inner critic, addressing intense emotions, and so much more. These practices are a powerful way to stop toxic thought patterns and manage your mind in a healthier wa

In our modern healthcare system, most people don’t realize they’ve developed a chronic illness until their quality of life is reduced by painful symptoms. But if you regularly measure and monitor your body’s biomarkers, you’re much more likely to prevent disease and extend your healthspan. On today’s show, I’m excited to share this conversation with the longevity doctor of the year. Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon and the founder of Next Health, the world’s first Health Optimization and Longevity Clinic. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an illuminating conversation on the world of longevity medicine and what it actually takes to live a longer, healthier life. In this interview, Dr. Shah is sharing the four main components of longevity medicine and how to take advantage of them for better health. You’re going to learn about the main biomarkers that can affect your health and predict your risk for chronic disease, how to reduce stress and avoid heart disease, and the critical input

If you want to improve your health, you’ll have to be aware of the cultural and environmental factors that influence your behaviors. Everything from passed-down family beliefs to availability of foods can affect the choices you make. Today you’re going to learn about how our culture impacts our movement, diet, and more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Brad Kearns from Peluva. In this conversation, I shared my personal story of transforming my health. We also talked about practical sleep tips, my experience wearing barefoot shoes, and the basic inputs that our bodies need to heal. You’re also going to hear specific studies about ultra processed food consumption, fixing foot alignment, and how your devices can hinder your ability to sleep. If you’re ready to prioritize your health, nourish your whole body, and create an effective evening routine, I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation.   In this episode you’ll discover:  The role your culture plays

If you want to live a long, healthy life, you don’t necessarily have to implement the latest biohacking trends to make a difference. In fact, research shows that the number one way to extend your lifespan actually has nothing to do with diets or supplements – it’s the quality of your relationships. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about why your relationships play such a powerful role in influencing your lifespan. You’ll hear the science behind why healthy, supportive relationships are necessary for human health, how to cultivate healthy relationships, and so much more. You’re going to hear tangible takeaways to improve your relationships, from the importance of shared meals to how to incorporate social media in a healthy way. You’re going to learn why social isolation is detrimental to human health, how your relationships can help you better deal with stress, and the importance of intentionally investing in the people around you. I hope this episode resonates with you. Enjoy!

Many folks who have a goal to lose weight turn to a rule of thermodynamics: calories in, calories out. While the foundational idea of eating fewer calories than you burn holds some truth, it’s also a massive oversimplification of a complex process. Today you’re going to learn about the nuances of counting calories. Our guest on today’s show is Dr. Paul Saladino. He is a licensed physician, podcast host, and a leading authority on animal-based nutrition. He’s back on The Model Health Show for an important discussion on why counting calories rarely works for long-term weight loss, the importance of focusing on food quality, and how environmental factors like light exposure control your health and energy. The human body is an intelligent, complex system that is affected by much more than just the number of calories you consume. If you’re ready to step away from counting calories for good, I hope this episode provides you with some clarity and inspiration. Enjoy!   In this episode you’ll discover:  The

Research consistently shows that carrying excessive amounts of belly fat is associated with increased risk of serious health problems like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Today, you’re going to learn about the causative factors of dangerous visceral fat and science-backed strategies you can use to lower your body fat and improve your health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is the world’s leading physician in visceral fat elimination, Dr. Sean O’Mara. His expertise is reversing chronic fat by monitoring biomarkers like visceral and pericardial fat. He is passionate about helping humans achieve biological optimization through natural lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. O’Mara is sharing the five main causes of visceral fat and specific lifestyle changes you can implement today to reverse your risk for chronic disease. We’re also covering the importance of the microbiome, reviewing images of pericardial fat, and discussing the truth about how to eliminate stubb

Sex has long been regarded a taboo topic, but it’s actually an essential part of human health that can impact your life in a multitude of ways. Your sexual experiences and performance can shed light on your cardiovascular fitness, affect your mental health, and so much more. But sadly, there’s a lot of misunderstanding and lack of education when it comes to sexual health.   On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, I’m bringing you conversations from two powerhouse experts in the field of sexual wellness. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified endocrinologist and clinical sexologist, and Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist and sexual health expert. You’re going to hear the latest science around pleasure, orgasms, and sexual function.   You’re going to discover how your sexual function can reflect what’s happening inside your body, how to give and get more pleasure, what the health benefits of orgasms are, and some anatomy lessons you probably didn’t get in your sex ed class. I ho

Building and maintaining an adequate amount of muscle mass has a variety of health benefits. Muscle can help optimize your metabolism, reduce your risk of injuries, and allows you to have a level of functional fitness to perform everyday tasks. Today, you’re going to learn about the fascinating connection between muscles and brain health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola. Louisa’s work is focused on the intersection of modern neurosurgery and the science of brain optimization. Her mission is to end Alzheimer’s disease through actionable strategies and helping people build resilient, athletic brains. In this interview, you’re going to hear the latest science on how your muscle mass impacts your brain function. We’re also going to discuss how video games can actually improve cognitive function, the truth about using creatine, and so many more tips on building a stronger brain and body. I hope you enjoy this rich, science-packed c

When you think about the factors that contribute to how long you live, you probably think about behaviors like diet, sleep, smoking, and alcohol consumption. But today, the latest science on the microbiome shows that the health and diversity of your microbiome also plays a substantial role in influencing your lifespan. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from three incredible experts on how your microbiome controls your longevity. You’ll learn about the specific gut bacteria that can reduce your risk for diseases and how to build a healthy, resilient microbiome. This special compilation features expert scientists and physicians in the specialties of genetics, cancer research, and cardiology. If you want to be healthier and live longer, unlocking the health of your microbiome is a powerful lever you can pull. This episode is here to give you all the information you need to create your healthiest gut ever. I hope you enjoy this compilation episode!   In this episode you’ll disco

Your back is an integral part of your body’s structure, and it plays an important role in a wide variety of movements. Dealing with back pain can make every day difficult, affecting your ability to walk, drive, or tie your shoes. If you’ve ever dealt with low back pain, you know that the health of your back can impact your quality of life in every way. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is chiropractor and the founder and CEO of RehabFix, Dr. Grant Elliot. He is passionate about helping people resolve their low back pain so they can live a healthy, full, and functional life. On today’s show he’s sharing his best tips for eliminating sciatica, low back pain, and symptoms stemming from disc herniation. We’re going to talk about how rest and movement impact musculoskeletal issues, how imaging can actually increase your risk for surgery, and how your lifestyle impacts your pain levels. You’re going to hear the truth about what back pain is and why it occurs, and realistic tips you can use to impr

We are exposed to more information than ever, and in the age of social media, that information moves fast. In a world of never-ending advice, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of consuming information without taking action. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how you can achieve more by learning less. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with Pat Flynn. Pat is a serial entrepreneur, author, and one of the leading authorities in the space of digital marketing. His new book, Lean Learning, is a powerful guide to changing the way that you learn so that you can accomplish more. In this conversation, Pat is sharing strategies you can use to focus on what matters, to simplify learning, eliminate distractions, and maximize efficiency. You’re going to learn specific tactics and tools you can use to make progress on any goal, how to deal with FOMO, and how changing the way you learn can change your life. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Pat Flynn!  In this episode you’

We’ve been led to believe that if only we could focus more, then we could be more productive and more successful. But what if, instead, we could unlock our productivity, intuition, and creativity by utilizing our unfocused mind? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain researcher, Dr. Srini Pillay. Dr. Pillay joins this episode to share mind-blowing insights from his book, Tinker Dabble Doodle Try. You’re going to learn specific strategies you can use to harness the power of the unfocused mind to fuel your brain and unlock your potential. Dr. Pillay’s message on training and understanding our brains is incredibly powerful. This conversation is going to reframe the way you think about focus and productivity, how you view yourself, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Srini Pillay!   In this episode you’ll discover:  The two competing circuits in the brain. (11:45) Why a