Podcast · 130 episodes
The Model Health Show
by Shawn Stevenson · English
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.
Latest episodes
This Is Why Pain Doesn’t Go Away: The Science-Backed Ways To Live More & Hurt Less - With Dr. Sean PastuchHow to live more and hurt less from chronic pain by reframing pain as the life-compromises it forces, aligning “inner, physical, and connected” identities, and using psychology plus incremental…30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 11 min
The #1 Exercise for Metabolic Health, the Downfall of Biohacking, & the Forgotten Key to Longevity | Mark SissonLongevity fundamentals: why “biohacking” has become shortcut-driven, and the “minimum effective dose” approach to exercise, diet, supplements, sleep, and foot health.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 4 min
How a Stronger Body Can Give You a Stronger Mind - With Jen CohenHow fitness and habit psychology reinforce each other—self-doubt reduces follow-through, while keeping small promises builds self-efficacy, momentum, and mental strength.23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min
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This Is Why Pain Doesn’t Go Away: The Science-Backed Ways To Live More & Hurt Less - With Dr. Sean PastuchHow to live more and hurt less from chronic pain by reframing pain as the life-compromises it forces, aligning “inner, physical, and connected” identities, and using psychology plus incremental…30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 28 chapters
The #1 Exercise for Metabolic Health, the Downfall of Biohacking, & the Forgotten Key to Longevity | Mark SissonLongevity fundamentals: why “biohacking” has become shortcut-driven, and the “minimum effective dose” approach to exercise, diet, supplements, sleep, and foot health.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 17 chapters
How a Stronger Body Can Give You a Stronger Mind - With Jen CohenHow fitness and habit psychology reinforce each other—self-doubt reduces follow-through, while keeping small promises builds self-efficacy, momentum, and mental strength.23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Why My Testosterone Is 2X Higher Than the Average ManThe episode argues that average men’s testosterone has fallen sharply since the 1970s and that modern “normalized” lifestyle factors suppress testosterone.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 36 chapters
Use These 10 Exercises to Completely Transform Your Body - With Dr. John RusinA “high ROI” exercise masterclass focused on return on investment (safe, effective, accessible) for body composition, performance, and injury prevention. Dr.16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 25 chapters
The Algorithm Is Rewiring Our Kids - Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know | Dr. ShefaliHow social media and algorithmic feeds “rewire” kids via digital overload, attention capture, and pressure-based identity formation; and how parents can respond with “conscious parenting” in the…14 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
Toxic Aging: How Your Organs Can Age At Different Rates & 3 Hidden Threats to Cellular Health | Dr. Will ColeUneven “toxic aging” where different organs and even different cell types age at different rates, driven by cellular “confusion” from three hidden threats to cellular health: environmental toxins,…9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 26 chapters
How to Transform Your Energy, Emotions, & Environment to Transform Your Results - With Jason StacyThe Pressure Code framework for transforming performance by aligning Energy, Emotions, and Environment.7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 33 chapters
How to Beat Self-Doubt and Think Like a CHAMPION Every Day - With Laila AliNature vs. nurture in becoming a champion; how to beat self-doubt through mindset, repetition, honest self-critique, and intentional teams/community; parenting guidance for building resilience and…2 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 16 chapters
How to Easily Program Your Brain Each Morning & the Danger of Cognitive Surrender - With Jim KwikThe episode warns about “cognitive surrender” as people increasingly outsource thinking to AI and other tech, arguing this can reduce critical thinking, memory, judgment, and human uniqueness.31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 18 chapters
The Truth About Wearable Fitness Trackers, Protein Controversy, & the Biggest Sleep Mistakes to AvoidThe episode argues that sleep quality is a major missing factor in weight loss and metabolic health, and it tackles wearable fitness trackers, melatonin vs magnesium, calorie-label accuracy, protein…26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 31 chapters
4 Mind-Blowing Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship (All Backed by Science!)Four science-backed ways to strengthen romantic relationships: shared media to build shared identity, regular shared meals (commensality) to boost satisfaction and well-being, relationship “highlight…24 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 15 chapters
The Biggest Lie About Aging, Movement, & Performance - With Stefan DuvivierThe episode argues that aging-related pain and tightness are not inevitable “wear and tear,” but often the result of miseducation, guarding, and poor interoceptive (inside-body) awareness.19 Aug 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 30 chapters
Why Human Intelligence is Rapidly Decreasing - With Dr. Jared Cooney HorvathThe episode argues that children’s cognitive abilities are declining versus prior generations and claims digital technology in schools and at home is the main driver.17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
The 5 Most Important Things to Help You Recover From an Injury FASTER - With Dr. Steve SudellHow to recover from injuries faster using evidence-based rehab principles and “prehab” to reduce future injury risk.12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 33 chapters
The Downsides of Biohacking, Prioritizing Your Life, & The Truth About Endurance Exercise - With Ben GreenfieldThe episode argues that biohacking/self-optimization and especially chronic endurance training can become addictive and harmful, creating cardiovascular inflammation/arterial stiffness and…10 Aug 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters
Try These Exercises For Better Fitness & Fat LossFour expert-led exercise strategies for better fitness and fat loss, focused on sprinting, drop sets, rucking, and resistance-training volume/warm-ups.5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
This Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research Can Save Millions of Lives - With Dr. David PerlmutterAlzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases are framed as an “epidemic” driven by a shift in the brain’s immune system—microglia—from protective (“brain defenders”) to destructive (“evil twin”).3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 28 chapters
Beyoncé’s Dance Captain Shares The Power of Dance to Build Discipline, Fitness, & Mental Strength - With Ashley EverettAshley Everett discusses how dance builds discipline, leadership, emotional resilience, fitness, and mental strength, plus how dance communicates stories and emotions.29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 29 chapters
Use These Simple Habits to INSTANTLY Transform Your Results - With Jon GordonThe episode argues that habits shape identity and outcomes, and that “positive habits” can create exponential improvement.27 Jul 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
Why Chronic Disease Is Rooted in Inflammation & the Ancient Science That Can Help You Heal | Dr. Shivani GuptaChronic disease (heart disease, diabetes, depression, neurodegeneration) is driven by chronic low-grade inflammation.22 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
Here's What's Hiding in Your Fat Cells (The Secret That's Suppressing Weight Loss!)The episode argues that body fat cells don’t just store calories; they accumulate lipophilic environmental toxins (persistent organic pollutants, POPs) that can drive inflammation, insulin…20 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
The Power of Exposure: How Novelty, Environment, & Mentorship Can Transform Your Destiny - With Dante YoungThe power of exposure—how leaving your usual environment, getting mentorship, and using movement (especially cycling) can reduce anxiety, expand what feels possible, and reshape destiny.15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 25 chapters
Shocking New GLP-1 Side Effect: Can GLP-1s Reduce The Risk of Cancer? - With Dr. William LiGLP-1 drugs (e.g., semaglutides like Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro) and their potential cancer-related benefits, including reduced metastasis and recurrence, plus discussion of mechanisms (GLP-1 receptors…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 29 chapters