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The Model Health Show

TMHS 768 - What’s Causing Our Epidemic of Sleep & Health Problems?

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.87.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2024

⏱️ 107 minutes

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Summary

Today more than ever, there are a wide range of factors in our society that are diminishing our overall health and disrupting our sleep quality. From our subpar food quality to constant access to the internet, making poor health decisions has become the norm. But if you want to make better choices, what’s the lowest barrier to entry? That’s what you’re going to learn on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom. This interview covers a ton of ground; you’re going to hear about the major factors that impact your sleep quality and how to optimize your night routine for a better night’s sleep. You’ll learn about the influence your relationships and your culture have in influencing your health outcomes.  We’ll also dive into the topics of circadian medicine, nutrigenomics, longevity, and so much more. If you want to improve your health and sleep better, this episode is full of actionable steps you can implement today. So click play, listen in, and enjoy the show!  In this episode you’ll discover: What circadian medicine is and why it matters.  How many Americans are regularly sleep deprived.  The relationship between sleep and metabolic health.  How testosterone levels influence sleep quality.  Why your nutrition impacts your genetic expression.  How artificial light affects your sleep.  One of the fastest ways to improve your sleep quality.  The two precursors for melatonin.  How your culture influences your health decisions.  What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed foods.  The various forms and roles of vitamin C.  What the #1 determiner of longevity is.  How eating dinner with your family can improve your health.   Which foods are the densest sources of naturally occurring melatonin.  The truth about evening screentime.  How to temper down stress before bedtime.  The best superfoods for optimizing your sleep.  What obesogens are.  How to minimize exposure to microplastics.  How to make health easy and normal.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!  PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson  Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Grab my new National Bestseller Cookbook! Sleep Smarter  Ra Optics - Check out Chris’ recommendation for blue light glasses  Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Pique & Paleo Valley.  Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.

Transcript

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You are now listening to the model health show with Sean Stevenson.

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For more visit the model health show.

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com.

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Welcome to the model health show. This is fitness and nutrition expert

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John Stevenson and I'm so grateful for you tuning in with me today. There are

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millions of people right now that are struggling to get a good night sleep.

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On this episode we're going to be diving in and talking about the science behind our society's

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sleep troubles.

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We're going to be looking at the cultural shifts that have impacted our sleep.

0:34.3

We're going to look at what's causing our mass sleep problems and also looking at some of

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the impacts that this is having on our mental health, our body composition, and so much more.

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Plus we're going to be talking about nutrition related to improving our sleep.

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What foods and nutrients can help us to get a better night

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sleep and we're gonna look at our culture around food as well. Why is it so much

0:59.6

more difficult? Apparently to be healthier today, to be fit in our culture right now.

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Why does it seem to be more complicated?

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So we're going to unpack all of that in this incredible interview. I had the tables turned on me and I was

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featured on one of the fastest growing shows in the world called Modern Wisdom.

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Now Modern Wisdom is hosted by a brilliant guy named Chris Williamson

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and not only does he have an incredible British accent but but also he asked some phenomenal questions and created an

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environment that was super cool to go to, you know, he invited me to do the show.

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And it was just an incredible experience

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