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  • The Surprising Truth About Longevity Medicine – with Dr. Darshan Shah

    The Surprising Truth About Longevity Medicine – with Dr. Darshan Shah
    Jul 7 2025
    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 inputs your body needs more than any biohacking tool. Dr. Darshan Shah has a wealth of knowledge in the realm of optimizing health and extending your lifespan, and I know you’re going to love these powerful insights. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The true definition of longevity. (9:53)How we can reverse the trend of chronic diseases. (12:22)The four verticals of longevity medicine. (15:09)How to measure your metabolic health. (15:47)What functional medicine is, and its evolving technology. (15:58)Why preventative medicine hasn’t been used correctly in our healthcare system. (16:53)The different tools that longevity medicine can provide. (17:20)Why lifestyle inputs are more important than biohacking tools. (17:45)What NAD is and how to use it. (20:16)The pros and cons of using nicotine. (23:29)Why the diagnostics of heart disease are evolving. (25:29)How to avoid heart disease. (26:19)Why regularly getting bloodwork assessed is important. (31:01)What it means to be the CEO of your health. (34:06)The three biomarkers that are negatively impacting our longevity. (37:38)How stress and longevity are connected. (42:13)A strategy for mitigating your overall stress load. (43:03)The link between gut health and longevity. (53:30)How to improve your gut health. (55:01) Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!Levels.link/model - Join today and get 2 free months with a one-year membership! Next Health - Visit Dr. Shah’s health optimization and longevity clinic!DrShah.com/biomarkers - Get your free biomarker guide! The Stress Inventory Score - Find your risk of stress-induced health conditions. Athletic Nicotine - Learn more about clean, slow-release nicotine.Connect with Dr. Darshan Shah Website / Podcast / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Four Sigmatic and Levels. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life. Learn how food affects your health with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Levels. Join today at levels.link/model and get 2 free months with a one-year membership!
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    1 hora e 8 minutos
  • The #1 Factor That Determines How Long You’re Going to Live

    The #1 Factor That Determines How Long You’re Going to Live
    Jun 30 2025
    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! In this episode you’ll discover: The link between social isolation and risk for early death. (0:22)How loneliness can act as a form of chronic stress. (2:28)What the #1 contributor to living a longer lifespan is. (2:43)How healthy social bonds increase your healthspan. (3:24)The connection between having healthy relationships and stress resilience. (7:26)What percentage of doctor’s office visits are stress related. (8:40)The resources that relationships can provide. (12:42)Three specific ways relationships can help you metabolize stress. (14:06)The importance of having a strong sense of purpose. (23:11)Why social media is a supplement, not a substitute, for in-person interactions. (33:38)The powerful effects of sharing a meal with friends and family. (36:32)How many times per week to eat meals with your children. (43:30)Why getting out of your shell allows you to have richer experiences. (46:07)The power of human touch. (52:24)How to invest in your relationships. (52:57)Why you should make improving your relationships an intention. (53:34) Items mentioned in this episode include: Levels.link/model - Join today and get 2 free months with a one-year membership!The #1 Controller of Human Longevity with Dr. Robert Waldinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhXq7t7PCscAvoid These Red Flags with Matthew Hussey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwthZIIT5Xk The TRUTH About Manifestation with Dr. James Doty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_oloBtF3fA&t=4sMake Love Last with Jay Shetty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVfuigfqQoWeight Loss After 40 with Chalene Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMaC3nqEWQUThe BEST Mindset for Amazing Relationships with Christine Hassler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VOpaJhfNRgThe TRUTH About Building Healthy Relationships with Sheleana Aiyana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4m6VRDyBOI Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Levels. Learn how food affects your health with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Levels. Join today at levels.link/model and get 2 free months with a one-year membership!
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    56 minutos
  • Why Calorie Counting Is a Trap & How Light Controls Your Health – with Dr. Paul Saladino

    Why Calorie Counting Is a Trap & How Light Controls Your Health – with Dr. Paul Saladino
    Jun 25 2025
    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 original purpose of the calorie. (2:49)What percentage of people regain weight after counting calories. (3:50)The definition of adaptive thermogenesis. (4:20) How ultra-processed food companies fund the narrative of calories in, calories out. (4:39)The role of food quality when trying to lose weight. (6:20)What important factors get overlooked when you exclusively focus on calories. (6:48)The connection between ultra-processed foods, mitochondria, and fat storage. (10:08)How food quality affects hunger. (11:25)What you need to know about the ingredient, EPG. (13:28)What year calories started being printed on food labels. (19:37)The truth about how artificial sweeteners affect the microbiome. (21:28)How convenience foods often lure adults into eating low quality food. (32:13)The story behind Dr. Saladino’s company, Lineage. (38:06)What the health benefits of ultraviolet light are. (41:39)The difference between whole light and processed light. (44:49)How to move away from counting calories. (58:44)The importance of understanding bioindividuality. (1:02:29) Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!Paleovalley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! Lineage Provisions - Use code MODELHEALTH for 10% off!Connect with Dr. Paul Saladino Website / Podcast / Instagram / X / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and Paleovalley. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.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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    1 hora e 9 minutos
  • The 5 Major Causes of BELLY FAT & How to Get Rid of It FAST - With Dr. Sean O’Mara

    The 5 Major Causes of BELLY FAT & How to Get Rid of It FAST - With Dr. Sean O’Mara
    Jun 23 2025

    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 stubborn belly fat for good. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the incredible Dr. Sean O’Mara.

    In this episode you’ll discover:

    • Why excess cortisol is so detrimental to human health. (8:11)

    • How lowering your stress levels can reduce visceral fat. (8:35)

    • The connection between accumulating visceral fat and eating processed foods. (9:42)

    • How your sleep quality impacts your body composition. (10:34)

    • The effects of drinking alcohol on your metabolism. (11:16)

    • How durational exercise affects your levels of visceral fat. (12:30)

    • Why cortisol is catabolic to muscle. (15:02)

    • The role of cortisol in the body. (15:34)

    • How stress can undermine your healthy habits. (16:42)

    • The role of myokines in fat loss. (21:30)

    • An important physiology lesson that should be taught in medical school. (22:11)

    • The connection between ultra-processed food, microbes, and belly fat. (32:56)

    • Which fermented foods to eat for better health. (37:16)

    • What myosteatosis is. (44:45).

    • The #1 cause of the top killer in the country. (57:12)

    • How light exposure impacts your biology. (59:53)

    • The connection between poor sleep and disease. (1:01:19)

    • What to expect when you quit drinking alcohol. (1:04:34)

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    • Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!

    • Daylight Computer - Learn more about blue-light free computers!

    • GrowingBetterNotOlder.com - Learn how to eliminate stubborn belly fat!

    • Connect with Dr. Sean O’Mara Website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube

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    Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life.

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    1 hora e 10 minutos
  • Let’s Talk About Sex

    Let’s Talk About Sex
    Jun 18 2025
    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 hope you enjoy this compilation episode! In this episode you’ll discover: Why education about women’s anatomy has been suppressed. (3:08)The solitary function of the clitoris. (3:28)An important distinction between fear-based sexual education and pleasure-based sexual education. (6:20)Why parents should become sexual education experts in their homes. (10:44)The best way to pleasure your partner. (14:05)What arousal non-concordance is. (17:51)Why orgasm requires mindfulness. (20:07)How the sexual excitation and inhibition model works. (23:47) The role and function of hormones during ovulation. (27:24)What your sex life can tell you about your overall health. (35:08)How the clitoris and penis are similar. (37:06)The only organ that exists solely for pleasure. (39:16)Why communication is essential for pleasure. (40:58)What the g-spot is and how to stimulate it. (44:34)The percentage of women that struggle with low libido. (47:33)How sexual health affects mental health. (48:49)The importance of prioritizing intimacy. (54:39)The health benefits of orgasms. (57:42)Why erectile dysfunction is on the rise, and the best ways to remedy it. (1:01:51) Items mentioned in this episode include: Fromourplace.com/model - Get 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware with code MODEL!The Orgasm Gap & What You Should Have Learned in Sex Ed with Dr. Jolene Brighten - Listen to episode 669! Real Sex, Sexual Dysfunction, Pleasure Principles with Dr. Rena Malik - Listen to episode 810! Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten - Read Dr. Brighten’s book! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Our Place.Get 10% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware by using my code MODEL at fromourplace.com/model.
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    1 hora e 16 minutos
  • Can Bigger Muscles Give You A Bigger Brain? - With Louisa Nicola

    Can Bigger Muscles Give You A Bigger Brain? - With Louisa Nicola
    Jun 16 2025
    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 conversation with Louisa Nicola! In this episode you’ll discover: The connection between the size of your leg muscles and the size of your brain. (2:12)How your brain plasticity is affected by your muscle mass. (3:32)One of the main causes of neurodegeneration and how to improve your brain. (4:16)What power is and how to improve it. (5:52)The important role of myokines. (7:20)How resistance training impacts cancer mortality rates. (10:03)Why bone density decreases during menopause, and how to counter it. (12:07)The symptoms of brain atrophy. (18:38)Which exercises allow you to reap the most brain and body benefits. (22:07)How playing video games can grow your brain. (27:33)Four specific reasons that video games can create new connections in the brain. (28:40)The impact that travel has on spatial awareness. (32:52)What creatine is and its benefits on the brain and body. (37:14)How much creatine you need to saturate the brain tissue. (39:16)Why creatine is neuroprotective against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. (39:43)The critical role of omega 3 fatty acids for brain health. (44:12)Why there’s an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. (45:35)How having adequate vitamin D levels affects the brain. (47:11) Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order!7 Mind-Blowing Ways to Extend Your Lifespan - Listen to episode 484!Neuro Athletics Coaching Certificate - Sign up for the 6-week course!Connect with Louisa Nicola Website / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.
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    53 minutos
  • How Your Microbiome Controls Your Lifespan

    How Your Microbiome Controls Your Lifespan
    Jun 11 2025
    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 discover: Why your gut microbiome is like air traffic control for your health. (1:58)How the health of your microbiome can impact your body’s reaction to medical treatments. (2:31)What role gut bacteria plays in longevity. (3:54)The four bacteria that can improve your health outcomes. (5:36)How the probiotic strain P9 works. (7:15)The importance of diet for encouraging the growth of healthy gut bacteria. (9:21)Why the combination of fiber and fermented foods is so powerful. (15:18)The role of microbiome diversity in promoting butyrate production. (16:17)What xenobiotics are. (17:35)The impact that antibiotics have had on the human microbiome. (20:20)How consuming resistant starches can improve your gut health. (23:05)What the gut-centric theory of hunger is. (24:41)The health benefits of forest bathing. (27:11)What postbiotics are. (32:49)How to incorporate more fermented polyphenols into your diet. (35:19)Why your microbiome is a holistic marker for your entire body. (41:38)How many plant foods to consume every week for optimal microbial diversity. (43:43)The impact time restricted feeding has on the microbiome. (44:18) Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Peluva.com/model - Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code MODEL!Reverse Aging, Prevent Disease, & Live Longer with Dr. William Li - Listen to episode 857!How Gut Health Impacts Brain Health with Dr. Steven Gundry - Listen to episode 755!The Truth About Gut Health & Longevity with Dr. Tim Spector - Listen to episode 850! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Pique and Peluva. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation. 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.
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    51 minutos