These 5 Things Are Proven to Slow The Aging Process

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Even though aging is a normal part of the human life cycle, our daily habits can either slow down or accelerate the rate at which we age. And when it comes to the aging of our brains, recent data shows that changes that we often associate as a natural part of the aging process are actually modifiable through specific and consistent lifestyle choices. Today, you’re going to learn exactly how to prolong the health of your brain and turn back your biological clock. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with accelerated learning expert Jim Kwik on the Kwik Brain Podcast. In this interview, I’m sharing five science-backed ways to slow down brain aging. You’re going to learn how small changes to your sleep, nutrition, and mindset can make a huge impact on the way your brain ages. Not only are these five tips proven by science, but they’re also accessible, free or low-cost, and easy to implement today for a better brain. These powerful strategies will help you protect your brain, feel your best, and live a longer, more fulfilling life. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show! In this episode you’ll discover: The difference between chronological age and biological age. (11:20) How vitamin D supplementation can impact telomere length. (13:22) What to look for in a vitamin D supplement. (16:45) How your sleep quality affects brain aging. (19:01) The importance of having a consistent sleep schedule. (20:32) How early morning sun exposure can help sync your circadian clocks. (22:36) The connection between the gut microbiome and the aging process. (27:22) How to support a healthy gut microbiome. (30:23) The role fermented foods play in gut health. (35:32) How resistance training can reverse aging in skeletal muscle. (37:16) The relationship between muscle and insulin resistance. (39:18) Why having a youthful mindset can help you age slower. (43:27) How to incorporate more play into your life. (50:07) Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Upgrade your medicine cabinet with powerful, science-backed remedies from the hive. Clean ingredients. Get 25% off during the Memorial Day Sale! Boncharge.com/model - Your screens are messing with your sleep. Bon Charge blue light blocking glasses help protect your eyes, improve sleep quality, and support your circadian rhythm. Use my code MODEL for 15% off blue light blocking glasses! Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik - Hear more episodes on brain performance! Sleep Smarter - Upgrade your sleep habits with my International Bestselling book! Seasonal Food Guide - Find seasonal foods in your state! 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 and Bon Charge. Upgrade your medicine cabinet with powerful, science-backed remedies from the hive. Clean ingredients. Real results. Get early access to the Memorial Day Sale and get an exclusive 25% off your order at beekeepersnaturals.com/model. Your screens are messing with your sleep. BON CHARGE blue light blocking glasses help protect your eyes, improve sleep quality, and support your circadian rhythm. Get 15% off with code MODEL at boncharge.com/model.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit The Model Health Show.com.
0:10.3	Welcome to The Model Health Show.
0:12.0	This is fitness and nutrition expert, Sean Stevenson,
0:14.2	and I'm so grateful for you tuning in with me today.
0:17.5	This is a very special episode of the Model Health Show.
0:20.1	This is a very special episode of the Model Health Show. This is episode 999 of the Model
0:25.8	Health Show. This is mind-blowing to say the least. And it feels like just yesterday was episode
0:32.3	one. But here we are at this incredible milestone. And today I want to share something
0:37.4	special with you that has been a big part of my life
0:40.7	and a big part of the Model Health Show.
0:42.7	And I think it would be appropriate to say that we kind of have our Mount Rushmore of guests
0:48.0	here on the Model Health Show, those who've been the most frequent and most giving of their
0:52.7	time and their resources, and also giving to me and this mission.
0:57.4	And one of those people, most frequent guests on the Model Health show, has been my really
1:01.4	good friend Jim Quick.
1:03.6	Jim is a New York Times bestselling author and an accelerated learning expert.
1:08.7	The things that he can do with his brain is bonkers. I've seen this
1:14.6	firsthand many, many times. And he's shared time and again that it's not that he is, quote, special.
1:22.3	It's that he's learned how to actually use his brain. This is something that we're not taught.
1:27.2	We're taught what to think, but not how to think. And he. This is something that we're not taught. We're taught what to
1:28.3	think, but not how to think. And he's had such an influence in my life. Many years prior to the
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