The Model Health Show

Successful people tend to have one very important thing in common – a strong and resilient mindset. Today, you’re going to learn about how channeling the right mindset can help you reach your goals and excel in any area. Because when you change your mindset, you can change your life.

Today’s guest, Laila Ali, is an undefeated boxing world champion, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and author. Laila is back on The Model Health Show to share what it takes to be a champion and insights from her new children’s book, A Spark of Greatness. The book is a story of confidence, ambition, and resilience.

In this interview, you’re going to hear powerful mindset tips, the importance of surrounding yourself with quality relationships, and what it takes to reach your goals. Laila is also sharing some common misconceptions about her past and her career, and how to build resilience in yourself and your children. Grateful to share this conversation with Laila Ali with you. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How champions are made. (6:40)

Why competing against yourself is the most effective way to progress. (12:23)

The importance of being intentional about who you surround yourself with. (15:44)

What Laila’s childhood was like. (20:59)

Why Laila wrote A Spark of Greatness for young girls. (29:09)

The important life lessons you can learn from playing sports. (34:05)

How listening to podcasts can help you expand your mindset. (35:48)

Why true champions uplift others. (48:54)

Laila’s experience with fasting. (54:45)

The biggest misconception about Laila’s boxing career. (1:00:46)

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We live in a very distracted world where technology is always competing for our focus and attention. And now in the age of AI, we’re being trained to outsource our human capacities. Today, we’re going to unpack what this means for our brains and how to use science-backed strategies to take back your mind and intentionally train your brain.

Today’s guest, Jim Kwik is an accelerated learning coach and world-leading expert in brain performance. He’s back on The Model Health Show for a fascinating conversation on how AI is affecting the human brain, how to leverage AI for good, and how training your brain daily can help you reach your goals. Jim’s new book, Limitless Daily, leads readers through 366 digestible morning upgrades to become more focused, productive, and resilient.

You’re going to learn about how to create intentional habits that support your brain and the importance of having a reading habit. You’ll hear why a daily practice is so powerful, how to upgrade your identity, and how to leverage your brain’s natural tendencies to create routines that actually stick. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

What cognitive surrendering is. (9:01)

Why you need to build your intelligence before you borrow. (10:02)

What digital dementia is. (13:01)

How to use AI in a way that challenges you. (19:25)

What the acronym BUILD means. (22:51)

Why Jim wrote his new book, Limitless Daily. (30:18)

The percentage of the population reads daily. (37:18)

What sleep inertia is and how to leverage it. (37:53)

An example of what you can expect inside Limitless Daily. (43:18)

The power of being on the same page as others. (49:47)

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Understanding and optimizing your sleep can be one of the most effective ways to feel better. This is because your sleep quality impacts everything in your body, from your mood and cognitive function to your hormones and appetite. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to improve your sleep habits and sleep wellness with easy to implement strategies.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Jen Cohen on the Habits and Hustle Podcast. In this interview, we’re diving into topics like interrupted sleep and the truth about sleep supplements, insights on wearable fitness trackers and how to know if they’re right for you.

We’re also talking about nutrition topics like counting calories, epicaloric controllers, and what it actually takes to shed unwanted fat. This episode is full of tangible takeaways that are backed by science. I’m grateful to share this interview with you, and I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

Why optimizing your sleep can be the key to better health. (4:52)

How the time of day you exercise can impact your sleep. (6:24)

What melatonin is and its critical roles in the body. (11:12)

The benefits of magnesium and what to consider before you supplement. (18:06)

How to get better sleep with a few small tweaks. (19:41)

Why nighttime screentime can disrupt your hormones. (29:17)

The pros and cons of wearable fitness trackers. (31:41)

How your relationships affect your sleep and your health. (38:10)

The impact that sleep has on fat loss. (49:00)

Why calorie counting doesn’t work, and the science of epicaloric controllers. (55:41)

How walking can aid in weight loss. (1:14:36)

A conversation on supplementation. (1:24:39)

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We know that having healthy social bonds is the best way to improve your health and well-being. For most people, their romantic relationship is the primary form of bond and connection in their life. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about four science backed ways to strengthen your relationship.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn what science says about building a healthy relationship. You’ll hear about sharing things like media and other experiences can strengthen your relationship, and the power of regularly sharing meals together. You’ll learn about the science of exercising together, and what it means to create a relationship highlight reel.

Not only are you going to learn the science behind each of these tips, but I’m also going to share specific tips for implementing each strategy. If you’re ready to uplevel your relationship, this episode of The Model Health Show is for you! So click play and enjoy the show!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How shared media can strengthen your bond. (0:57)

What it means to build a shared identity. (1:48)

How shared experiences can create your relationship culture. (2:45)

The link between shared meals and relationship satisfaction. (9:18)

What commensality is. (10:57)

How sharing meals was shown to strengthen marriages. (11:30)

Tips for sharing more meals with your partner. (14:46)

How to create a relationship highlight reel. (18:47)

Specific prompts you can use to strengthen your bond. (22:58)

How exercising with your partner can help you build habits that stick. (24:40)

The benefits of walking together. (27:02)

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Most people believe that pain and slowing down is simply a part of aging. But what if you could actually feel better at any age by simply restoring some fundamental movement patterns? On today’s show, you’re going to learn about changing the mechanics of how your body moves for optimal performance and health.

Our guest today is Stefan Duvivier, a former high jump champion and the founder of Mind Your Movement, a company that helps athletes and high performers rebuild their movement patterns so they can move pain-free with confidence. Stefan joins this episode of The Model Health Show for an enlightening conversation on how to improve and restore movement quality.

You’re going to learn about interoceptive awareness, overcoming compensation patterns, and how to build more intentional movement patterns at any age or fitness level. We’re going to discuss how the mind-body connection can affect the way you move and how to listen to your body. Stefan Duvivier is an incredible teacher with a wealth of knowledge on human performance – I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The biggest lie that lifelong athletes are told. (6:06)

How to improve your interoceptive awareness. (11:15)

Why isometric exercises can help you understand your body better. (19:55)

What it means to have a student mindset. (26:14)

The value of a standing meditation. (34:00)

How to remediate your body’s compensation patterns. (39:40)

Why we have to grasp the mind-body connection when it comes to injuries. (52:03)

Stefan’s insane high jump record. (1:00:44)

Why movement patterns are more important than aesthetics. (1:06:50)

Specific exercises you can implement to become more athletic. (1:10:11)

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