Audiobooks Vs. Physical Books, Neurostacking, & Cognitive Flexibility - With Jim Kwik

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Motivation, Wellness, Nutrition, Health, Sex, Selfhelp

4.8 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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The human brain has an incredible capacity to learn, grow, and change. But sadly, many people don’t realize their full potential. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to read faster, build healthier habits, and leverage the power of connecting with others so you can reach your potential. Today’s guest is my incredible friend, Jim Kwik. Jim is the world’s #1 brain coach and an expert in the realm of speed reading and accelerating learning. His mission is to help folks activate their potential using brain training techniques so they can live a limitless life. Jim’s insights are effective and powerful. On this episode, Jim is sharing so much invaluable, practical advice for building healthier habits. You’re going to learn about the three C’s of creating change, a powerful mindset shift to help you reframe problems, and how to accelerate your reading speed. We’re also going to discuss the importance of developing cognitive flexibility and how to use neurostacking to create better habits that will last. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The main differences between reading a book and listening to an audiobook. (5:06) What subvocalization is. (6:18) Why reading is like exercise for your mind. (7:42) What a visual pacer is, and the benefits of using this strategy. (9:19) The definition of neurostacking. (13:10) A link between hydration and cognitive performance. (13:46) The 3 Cs of creating intentional habits. (17:22) How gratitude impacts your mind and body. (20:29) What cognitive flexibility is. (30:15) How to reframe the way you think about challenges in life. (44:12) The benefits of making slight tweaks to your existing routines. (46:19) Why we need to be having conversations with people with opposing views. (48:37) The value of in-person connection and learning. (57:18) Items mentioned in this episode include: Paleovalley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! LimitlessLive.com - Reserve your seat to this amazing event! Connect with Jim Kwik Website / Podcast / 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. Use my code MODEL at Paleovalley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.7	For more, visit themodelhealthshow.com.
0:11.4	We know that reading is one of the most remarkable ways to learn and to retain information.
0:17.7	But when we say we're reading a book, if it's an audiobook, does that still count?
0:23.6	On this episode, you're going to find out the differences in similarities when it comes to
0:28.6	learning and retaining information from a physical book versus an audiobook.
0:33.6	And you're also going to learn some incredible insights that will help you to accelerate
0:39.1	how quickly you're able to read and to assimilate that information. And you're also going to
0:45.2	discover this incredible new science around something called neuro stacking, neuro stacking,
0:52.9	and one of my favorite parts about this interview with the world's leading accelerated learning expert is when we talked about something called cognitive flexibility.
1:05.0	And I'm telling you now, this skill, this mental skill, this brain skill is needed today more than ever all right we need
1:17.7	some cognitive flexibility when it comes to cognitive function some people are stiff as a board
1:23.9	and some people are super bendy let me see you do that yoga all right and i'm telling you again
1:32.0	learning from the world's foremost expert is priceless and i've learned so much from our special
1:39.0	guest today and not only that being around him and being a part of the events that he's put together,
1:46.7	this is where I was able to share the stage with Quincy Jones.
1:52.7	This is where I was able to, another event, meet my literary agent who was just there attending
1:59.8	the event along with me. and that was how my international
2:03.7	bestselling book sleep smarter came to be in existence and at this point sleep smarter has been
2:09.8	translated and published in nearly 30 different languages slash countries and it was from being around our special guest,
2:19.9	attending his events.
2:22.1	Another event that him and I attended together is where I found out about podcasting, you know,
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