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The Model Health Show

The Model Health Show

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.Shawn Stevenson Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Why Everything We’ve Been Told About Addiction is Wrong (And What We Can Do to Change It) - With Dr. Adi Jaffe

    Why Everything We’ve Been Told About Addiction is Wrong (And What We Can Do to Change It) - With Dr. Adi Jaffe
    Dec 17 2025
    It’s no secret that addiction can have disastrous effects not only on a person’s health and well-being, but also their family, social systems, the economy, and so much more. Finding solutions to addiction begins with having a strong understanding of how it works, and that’s exactly what we’re going to unpack on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Adi Jaffe is back for an important conversation on addiction. Dr. Jaffe is a world-renowned expert on addiction, mental health, and stigma. In this conversation, he’s sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about addiction and why we need to address them. You’re going to learn fascinating insights on addiction and recovery, including how addictions happen and their widespread impact. You’re going to discover how addictive behaviors damage relationships, the role of shame in addiction, and how having a growth mindset can provide a way out of addiction. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show! In this episode you’ll discover: How many Americans are struggling with addiction. (0:19) The biggest misconception about addiction. (3:16) Why addiction is a hidden cost for all businesses. (4:28) The problem with making addiction part of your identity. (5:03) What orthorexia is. (7:32) How social media can exacerbate addictive behaviors. (9:55) The effects addiction can have on relationships. (13:06) What it means to have a utilitarian view of diet and exercise. (34:55) Why abstinence is not an effective way to deal with addictive behaviors. (36:40) What hooks are and how they lead to compulsive loops. (42:09) An important distinction between guilt and shame. (55:06) Why addiction begins as a protective mechanism. (50:03) How lying and shame work together to further addictions. (1:02:25) The biological explanation for pain during withdrawal. (1:12:13) Why believing change is possible is necessary for recovery. (1:16:49) Items mentioned in this episode include: Paleovalley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! Organifi.com/Model  - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! Psychology Expert Shares Proven Ways to End Addiction - Check out this interview! Unhooked by Dr. Adi Jaffe - Order your copy today! The Abstinence Myth by Dr. Adi Jaffe - Read Dr. Jaffe’s first book! Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck - Read more about creating a growth mindset! 7-Day Sober Experiment ß Join now for FREE! Connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe Website / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleovalley and Organifi. Use my code MODEL at Paleovalley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more. 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 21 mins
  • Why Women and Men Age Differently and the Secret Benefits of Menopause - With Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Why Women and Men Age Differently and the Secret Benefits of Menopause - With Dr. Mindy Pelz
    Dec 15 2025
    For decades, the topic of menopause has been overlooked, misunderstood, and undertreated. As more science emerges, more experts are sharing the truth about how women’s brains and bodies shift during this important, transformative change. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about what actually happens during menopause and how to embrace and reclaim menopause. Today’s guest, Dr. Mindy Pelz, is a New York Times bestselling author, functional health expert, and a leading voice in women’s health, hormonal health, and aging. She’s back on this episode of The Model Health Show to share the science and tangible takeaways from her new book, Age Like a Girl. In this interview, Dr. Mindy is sharing details about the hormonal shift that happens during menopause, and how women (and their families) can honor this transition. You’re going to learn about how using lifestyle practices like weightlifting and fasting can help women balance hormones, eliminate brain fog, and boost their energy levels. You’ll learn why there is so much misinformation and outdated narratives surrounding menopause, the science of neurochemical shifts, and how midlife can be a time to step into leadership and purpose. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Dr. Mindy Pelz! In this episode you’ll discover: The meaning behind Dr. Mindy’s new book, Age Like a Girl. (3:47) How the female brain rewires during menopause. (4:22) What the relational brain is and how it is impacted by hormones. (10:04) How environmental factors are changing the menstrual cycle. (13:40) What the grandmother hypothesis is. (22:21) The two main metabolic systems and how they work. (25:02) What estrogen’s girl gang is. (26:28) How levels of insulin and glucose change during menopause. (27:42) The relationship between estrogen and dopamine. (32:59) Which supplement is a nutritional necessity for post-menopausal women. (42:01) How to naturally increase BDNF levels. (43:06) The importance of in-person knowledge sharing and storytelling. (46:27) What the toxic dump of menopause is. (58:48) Free or low-cost ways to naturally detoxify. (1:04:39) How men can support their partners through the process of menopause. (1:10:35) Items mentioned in this episode include: ⁠Thelumebox.com/model⁠ ß Get an exclusive $260 off your red light therapy device! ⁠Piquelife.com/model⁠ ß Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Age Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz⁠ ß Preorder your copy of the book today! Connect with Dr. Mindy Pelz ⁠Website⁠ / ⁠Podcast⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Lumebox and Pique. The LUMEBOX is clinically designed to deliver both red (660 nm) and near-infrared (850 nm) wavelengths in one sleek handheld device. Independently lab-tested for performance: more coverage, higher irradiance, and a greater effect. Enjoy an exclusive $260 off the premium LUMEBOX red light therapy system, designed to boost recovery, skin health, and overall vitality by using my exclusive link: thelumebox.com/model. 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 hr and 20 mins
  • Use Fascial Maneuvers to Get Out of Pain, Restore Function, & Transform Your Health - With Garry Lineham

    Use Fascial Maneuvers to Get Out of Pain, Restore Function, & Transform Your Health - With Garry Lineham
    Dec 10 2025
    Fascia is an important part of your body’s structure, yet it’s something we rarely think about. Your fascia surrounds every part of your body, and if it’s not in good condition, it can tighten, restrict movement, and cause painful symptoms. Today, you’re going to learn about techniques to enhance movement, release stress, and restore function. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Garry Lineham, the co-founder of Human Garage. Garry’s mission is to empower folks to heal themselves from chronic pain and stress using self-care fascial maneuvers. He’s here to discuss how to relieve pain and tension, improve your environment, and feel better – for good. This conversation highlights what fascia is and how it works, the role of hydration and mineral for human health, and how things like microplastics and stress can impact your well-being. Garry is also sharing resources you can use to start practicing fascial maneuvers, no matter what your overarching goal is. I hope you enjoy this episode! In this episode you’ll discover: What fascia is and its role in the body. (3:24) The definition of fascial maneuvers. (6:19) What to do if you experience knee pain. (16:23) The #1 pain issue most people experience. (18:54) How minerals work in the body. (24:23) Why there’s a shift happening in human health. (32:55) How demineralization can cause dehydration. (34:01) The benefits of supplementing with silica. (36:34) How to start incorporating fascial maneuvers. (47:47) What stress actually is and how to reduce it. (53:10) The difference between resilience and adaptability. (57:42) Items mentioned in this episode include: Peluva.com/model - Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code MODEL! DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order! Lower Body Reset - Try this series to reduce lower body tension! Barefoot Sprinter Routine 2 - Try fascial maneuvers for running! Human Garage Supplements - Check out supplements for fascial health & more! 15 Minute Stress Reset - Bring down your stress levels with this simple exercise! 28-Day Life Reset - Enroll in the program today! Connect with Garry Lineham Website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Peluva and LMNT. 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. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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