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.
Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is your body’s main energy source. Although blood sugar is a critical part of your physiology, more is not better. Elevated blood sugar is a component of prediabetes an…
Our mindset is a culmination of our perceptions, and expectations, and experiences. Every area of our lives is impacted by this lens through which we view the world. Our habits, relationships, decisi…
“When you drop any new idea in the pond of the world, you get a ripple effect. You have to be aware that you will be creating a cascade of change.” – Joel A. Barker
American culture is built on the f…
Mental health issues aren’t just reserved for adults. Unfortunately, the rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide have increased across the board in our youth. Protecting the health and well-being o…
The concept of minimalism has gained popularity in recent years for its simplicity and the idea of less as more. Most folks who practice minimalism tend to apply it to their belongings and home, but …
“The mind is just like a muscle – the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets and the more it can expand.” – Idowu Koyenikan
Our mindset has a profound impact on our lives and the types of outcome…
Building a healthy lifestyle is accomplished by creating new habits, brick by brick, until you have a solid foundation in place. Sometimes implementing new habits can be challenging and uncomfortable…
Our bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms, known as the microbiome. Specifically, the science of the gut microbiome has exploded in recent years. Our understanding of our gut, what contribut…
Your life today is the culmination of your daily habits. Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, become more productive, or cultivate stronger relationships, it’s important to take a good look …
Rates of mental health disorders across the board have skyrocketed in recent years. And like most conditions that plague our society, there’s a lot of talk about treatment options without getting to …
There are a variety of approaches to fasting, whether it be for weight loss, mental clarity, or for decreased inflammation. But like many other dieting strategies, these frameworks often leave little…
You might think that keeping tabs on your blood sugar levels is only important for folks who have been diagnosed with diabetes. But the truth is, metabolic health is important for all humans. Our met…
Your metabolism plays an indispensable role in a multitude of your body’s functions and processes, yet our society tends to reduce metabolism down to a simple piece of the weight loss equation. Today…
The science of longevity and aging affirms that our behaviors and environmental factors have a profound impact on our quality of life as we age. Though growing older is a natural and inevitable proce…
In the US, rising rates of obesity have become a public health crisis, and epidemic, and a threat to our collective health and quality of life. Despite this knowledge, rates of obesity continue to cl…
Whether your goal is to be successful in your career, fitness, or relationships, there are a few key principles that you can use to create results. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Sho…
No one is immune from pain and injuries; they’re an inevitable part of life. Luckily, our bodies are incredible in their capacity to heal and recover. But if you want to heal faster and more effectiv…
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health issues every year. Conditions like depression and generalized anxiety can severely impact relationships, finances, health, and so much more. And wh…
In ten years of hosting The Model Health Show, I’ve been honored to interview some of the best experts on the planet in their respective fields. Today, I want to celebrate this milestone by sharing t…
Movement encompasses so much more than just exercise. Movement involves our anatomy, alignment, functionality, and even our quality of life. Even if you’re not someone who loves practices like runnin…