TMHS 894: Sleep Divorce, Toxic Mattresses, & Creating A Sleep Sanctuary - With Jack Dell'Accio
Sleep is an essential function that impacts every single facet of your life and well-being. Getting a better night’s sleep often comes down to optimizing your sleep environment. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to improve your relationships, reduce your exposure to toxins, and upgrade your health by enhancing your sleep quality. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Jack Dell’Accio. Jack is the founder and CEO of the organic mattress company, Essentia, and a certified Sleep Coach. He’s passionate about helping folks heal and recover through the power of optimized sleep. In this conversation, Jack and I are nerding out on our common passion—sleep hygiene. We’re going to discuss which sleep cycles are the most critical for improving your health, the toxins that are hiding in your mattress and how to get on the same sleep schedule as your partner. You’re also going to learn about how your sleep quality impacts your mood and your relationships, the truth about electromagnetic fields in your bedroom, and what to look for if you’re ready to upgrade to a non-toxic mattress. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The connection between poor sleep and higher levels of aggression. Which two sleep phases are the most important. How your sleep environment impacts your nervous system. Why sleeping pills don’t actually improve sleep quality. How sleep quality and relationship health are linked. The crucial role that sleep plays in recovery. What a sleep divorce is, and how to avoid it. The #1 household item that emits the most toxins. Why your temperature is a key ingredient to sleeping well. How EMFs can affect your sleep quality. The interesting science of how quartz can improve sleep quality. Why spring mattresses aren’t optimal. How sleeping well can help your body heal. Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Myessentia.com/model -- Get a discount on organic, supportive mattresses! Connect with Jack Dell’Accio 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 Four Sigmatic. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life.
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TMHS 893: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Toxins, Autoimmunity, & Metabolism - With Dr. Aly Cohen
Have you ever felt like everything in our modern world is harmful to our health? Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about how our food, our water, and our air are poisoning us by the minute. And while it’s true that our environment has more harmful chemicals than any point in human history, what’s often missing from this conversation is the power we hold to protect ourselves, and how we can equip our bodies to build resilience. Our guest today is Dr. Aly Cohen. She is a triple-board certified physician practicing in the fields of rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her passion is helping folks become educated on how to make smarter decisions around chemical exposures. Her new book, Detoxify, is a realistic and empowering guide to reducing your toxic exposure while optimizing your body’s innate detoxification systems. In this conversation, Dr. Cohen is sharing the connection between environmental toxins and chronic illnesses like autoimmune conditions. You’re going to hear practical advice on reducing your chemical exposures, including the biggest levers you can pull to make a difference, how to make better choices without feeling overwhelmed, and so many more realistic strategies. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: How many autoimmune diseases there are. What percentage of the United States population struggles with autoimmunity. How controlling your environment can change your genetic expression. Which major historical event marked a dramatic change in chemical exposure. What the 4 As of environmental health are. How Dr. Cohen’s dog influenced her career trajectory. What GRAS means. How chemicals can disrupt the immune system. Which periods of human development can make us more vulnerable to chemicals. Why hydration is one of the best things you can do to support natural detox. How sweating can help your body eliminate chemicals and toxins. What to consider about water filtration. The importance of having a strong motivator to decrease your toxin exposure. How sleep plays a role in detoxification. What to look for when shopping for produce. The importance of omega 3 fatty acids. Which nutrient can support heavy metal detoxification. Items mentioned in this episode include: Fromourplace.com/model - Get up to 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware! PaleoValley.com/model - Detoxify by Dr. Aly Cohen - Read Dr. Cohen’s book! Connect with Dr. Aly Cohen Website / Podcast / Instagram / X / TikTok 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 Our Place and Paleovalley. Get 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware by using my code MODEL at fromourplace.com/model. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.
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TMHS 892: Use These 4 Mental Habits to Transform Your Body & Your Life
Today, you’re going to discover four specific strategies that you can use to spark change in your life. Whether you want to transform your body, pivot career paths, or improve the quality of your relationships, mindset is the key to help you reach your goal. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from four motivating and knowledgeable experts in the fields of mindset, neuroscience, and personal development. You’re going to learn about your innate capability to create change. Specifically, you’re going to learn how to tap into mental habits that can transform the way you think, behave, and ultimately produce results. You’re going to learn how to optimize your stress to build stronger resilience, how to shift your identity to create new outcomes, how to harness specific networks in your brain, and so much more. This episode is going to arm you with specific tools and strategies that will change the way you think about yourself and the world around you, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: The power of having an intentional moment in the morning. Why a simple high five is so impactful. The fascinating science of neurobics. What the fastest way to create new neuropathways is. The three emotional needs that every human has. What value tagging is, and how to use it to manifest. Which specific brain networks are activated through manifestation. The importance of writing down your intentions. Why good stress can enrich us. How optimizing stress can build your resilience. The three variables of stress. How exercise can upregulate your mitochondria. What the single biggest predictor of mortality is. Why your identity determines your outcomes. Three ways to shift your identity. How the reticular activating system works. The #1 way to change your thinking. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save up to 30% on natural remedies! The Science of Self-Belief with Mel Robbins - Listen to episode 514! Manifest the Life of Your Dreams with Dr. James Doty - Listen to episode 824! Why You Need Stress with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist - Listen to episode 881! Instantly Transform Your Mindset with Ed Mylett - Listen to episode 587! 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 Beekeeper’s Naturals. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim up to a 30% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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TMHS 891: Can Plastics Make You Fat? The Truth About Plastics & Metabolism - With Dr. Vivian Chen
Today, we’re exposed to more chemicals and toxins than ever before in human history. Specifically, plastics are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly harder to avoid. Food at the grocery store is packaged in plastic, water is stored in plastic bottles, and microscopic plastic pieces are even in the air we breathe. Today, you’re going to learn about how our growing exposure to plastics is changing our health for the worse, and what you can do about it. Our guest, Dr. Vivian Chen, is a board-certified medical doctor and the founder of the red light therapy device, Lumebox. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, tapping into your body’s natural detoxification pathways, and light medicine. Today, she’s back on The Model Health Show to share the latest science on how plastics can impact your metabolism and overall health. In this conversation, you’re going to hear the latest science on microplastics and nanoplastics, including their connection to brain health, metabolic health, and much more. Dr. Viv is also sharing how to make the most impactful and realistic ways to reduce your plastic exposure. This is an important conversation that everyone should hear, so click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: How many chemicals are identified as plastic. Why accumulating toxins can change our fat cells and metabolism. What mitochondria are. The staggering increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. How red light therapy can impact blood sugar levels. Why light is like a nutrient. How endocrine disruptors affect your mitochondria. The new science on how microplastics enter the human brain. Why inflammation is the root of all chronic disease. What polyethylene is and how to reduce your exposure. How to shop for the best water filter for you. The best containers for drinking water. What the #1 detox tool is. How fiber and fermented foods can help your body reduce toxins. The connection between exercise and glutathione. Why red light therapy has a multitude of health benefits. The difference between near infrared light and red light. How the symptoms of aging are related to mitochondrial function. Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Thelumebox.com/model - Get 50% your red light therapy device for Lumebox’s Birthday Sale now through May 4! EWG’s Tap Water Database - Find out what’s in your water! Connect with Dr. Vivian Chen Website / Substack / 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 Pique. 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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TMHS 890: What’s REALLY Behind America’s Health Crisis?
If you’re like most folks today, you’re probably in a busy season of life. From work responsibilities to family life, some days it can feel like there’s not much time or energy to add more to your plate. But the truth is, the smallest habits can have a positive impact on your entire family for generations to come. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to transform your family’s health outcomes by focusing on simple, attainable behaviors. You’re going to understand your innate power to transform your family culture, practical ways to save money on healthy food, and what’s really behind our epidemics of chronic disease. This episode is from my interview with Dr. Michael Beckwith on the Take Back Your Mind Podcast. We discussed the importance of normalizing wellness, how your relationships impact your health outcomes, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Dr. Michael Beckwith! In this episode you’ll discover: Why personalized nutrition is the future. What percentage of Americans have chronic diseases. The #1 cause of chronic illnesses. How having healthy social bonds can improve your health. What the #1 determinant of your lifespan is. The power of shared family meals, and a good goalpost to aim for. What percentage of doctors’ visits are caused by stress. The main reasons why shared meals can improve your health. Why eating as a family can serve as protection for your children. What culture is. Strategies for saving money on healthy food. Why poor-quality food is the cheapest. How to transform your family’s microculture. Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model -- Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Take Back Your Mind Podcast -- Subscribe to Dr. Michael Beckwith’s show! How to Instantly Transform Your Life with Bo Eason -- Listen to episode 880! Eat Smarter Family Cookbook -- Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook! Eat Smarter -- Read my national bestselling book for more nutrition tips! 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 Pique. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.
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.