Ep. 292: Cultivate Healthy Family Eating Habits Through the Power of Connection

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Life Sciences, Science, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

I am delighted to reintroduce Shawn Stephenson today! Shawn is a leading figure within the world of health and well-being, where his insights have had a profound impact! Shawn's USA Today national bestseller, Eat Smarter, and his international sensation, Sleep Smarter, have redefined how we approach vitality. He is also the creator and driving force behind the Model Health Show podcast, which has millions of devoted listeners. In today's conversation, we discuss Shawn’s latest book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, and deeply explore how family culture can shape our children's future. The pandemic has changed our world irrevocably, and some worrisome numbers about how it has impacted childhood obesity have been catching our attention lately. We dive into that today and also share some obesity statistics for adults. Additionally, we explore the decline of family meals, dissect the effects of feeling isolated, and discuss the importance of staying connected. Get ready to delve into the interconnected threads of food, family, and nurturing body and soul. This talk is not just valuable- it is vitally important! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: One of the most overlooked aspects of all of the pandemic shutdowns Why are the majority of Americans overweight and not well? We are currently looking at a situation where you are not normal if you are healthy How can we eliminate the suffering within American society? Some staggering statistics on American health The problem with ultra-processed foods The value of the hunter-gatherer culture Family eating behaviors and health outcomes How the dinner table is a unifier in many senses The importance of relationships About Shawn Stevenson: Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter, and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Shawn Stevenson Order the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook and get access to the 2023 Family Health & Fitness Summit On Instagram (shawnmodel) Purchase Links for Shawn’s latest book, Eat Smarter Family Cookbook Amazon Barnes & Noble iBooks Bookshop Previous Episode with Shawn: Ep. 248 Eat Smarter: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Gut, Brain, and Metabolic Health with Shawn Stevenson

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of reconnecting with Sean Stevenson. We last connected for episode 248 earlier
0:36.2	this year. He is the author of the USA Today National Best Seller Eat Smarter and the
0:40.9	international best-selling book, Sleep Smarter. He is also the creator of the
0:45.3	model health show, the OG of Health Podcast in the United States with millions of
0:50.6	listener downloads each month.
0:53.2	Today we connected and discussed his new cookbook,
0:56.6	Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.
0:58.4	We discussed the culture around family,
1:01.0	the value and the impact on our children, current statistics on how childhood
1:06.8	obesity has been impacted by the pandemic as well as statistics on adults, why family
1:12.3	meals are on the endangered list and how to create a culture in your home that will
1:17.2	facilitate connection, the impact of eating and isolation, the role of ultra-process foods, and so much more. I know you will find this conversation
1:26.8	and valuable, and I hope that you will check out his book, Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.
1:38.1	I'm so glad that you're here with me today. Thank you, Sean, for coming back on the podcast.
1:39.9	I'm really excited not only to wish you happy birthday virtually but also talk about your new book and I'd really love to start the conversation talking about what has been the research discussing the net impact of the pandemic on our health, especially children?
1:57.0	I know that we both share a love and passion for our families.
2:01.0	I think you do a particularly beautiful job talking about some of the
2:04.3	things that have impacted family rituals, family communication, families enjoying
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