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TMHS 080: Protect Your Sex Hormones! 10 Ways To Boost Testosterone Naturally (Essentials For Men's AND Women's Health) Dec 10, 2014

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Experts call it “estrogen pollution”. We are living in an era where we are bombarded with estrogenic compounds, and the health effects are extremely disturbing.

This is a problem for all of us. Both men and women have estrogen receptors. These receptors are present throughout our entire bodies, from our brains to our reproductive organs. If your body is in balance, then you are producing the correct amount of estrogen endogenously (within yourself) and it’s fitting nice and snug into those receptor sites and life is good.

The problem is, our exposure to xenoestrogens (foreign estrogens from outside of yourself) are at an all-time high today. These xenoestrogens can fit right into the receptor sites for estrogen in your body and “turn on” programs that more estrogen will encourage.

For men this could mean lowered sex drive, accumulation of fat on the butt and hips, gynecomastia (man-boobs), shrinking of the reproductive organs, and many other red alerts.

For women this could lead to estrogen dominance which encourages cancers of the breasts, ovaries, and other reproductive organs, fibroid tumors, depression, decreased sex drive, and very difficult to get-rid-of body fat.

How is all of this possible with just one hormone being off? Well, it’s because your hormones control EVERYTHING about your physiology and how every cell in your body communicates with each other. It’s a pretty important role, and if just one set of hormones is off, then every other hormone will be out-of-sync accordingly.

In steps testosterone.

Testosterone is commonly known as the “male hormone”, but that description is far too general. Every human being on the planet is dependent upon the proper function of testosterone. Yes, women have a lower percentage of testosterone than men, but it’s critical for many of the essential processes in a woman’s life. You’re going to learn about all of them today.

To help yourself be the strongest, fittest, healthiest, happiest person you can possibly be, then you’ve got to understand the role of testosterone and how to avoid exposure to the xenoestrogens we’re subjected to in our world today.

Today you’re going to learn how to boost testosterone naturally, protect yourself from dysfunctions with your sex hormones, and a whole lot more.

In this episode you’ll discover:

Why there’s a “testosterone crisis” today.
Where testosterone is produced in the body (male vs. female).
How testosterone impacts a developing fetus (this is incredible!)
What testosterone is responsible for in your body.
How your sex hormones impact your personality.
How testosterone actually gets created in your body.
What Leydig Cells are and why they’re important.
The dangerous (and scary) side effects of having low testosterone.
Common things that can lower your testosterone levels.
How a vasectomy can impact testosterone levels.
The shocking relationship between cholesterol and your sex hormones.
How aromatization can steal your precious testosterone.
5 supplements that can block aromatization.
Why dietary fat is critical to testosterone production (and your overall health).
How bottled water could be increasing your estrogen levels.
What foods and food additives can disrupt your sex hormones.
8 natural testosterone boosting supplements (this is a must know info!)
How selenium can improve hormone function and protect against cancer.
10 ways to naturally boost your testosterone!
What form of exercise is proven to boost your testosterone level.
Whether or not sex will raise or lower your testosterone (in men and women).
How to boost your testosterone by 20% in just two minutes (do this now!)
The amazing way that sleep impacts your testosterone.
How to assist your body in eliminating excess estrogen (and block reabsorption).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Hormone Cure with Dr. Sara Gottfried – Model Health Podcast * Boost Your Fat Loss With These 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver – Model Health Podcast * Natural Treatment For Heart Disease (Cholesterol Confusion) – Model Health Podcast * 7 Fat Loss Herbs That Really Work – Model Health Podcast * Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are – TedTalk * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson * Improve Your Digestion, Assimilation, And Elimination – Model Health Podcast

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TMHS 079: How To Get Your Body Organized, Eliminate Pain, And Be Ready To Run - With Dr. Kelly Starrett Dec 03, 2014

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One of the biggest mistakes in conventional medicine has been the disconnection between psychology and movement. The health of your brain, nervous system, and endocrine system are all intimately tied to your ability to move.

A lack of natural movement creates stagnation in your mental, physical, and emotional health. But, what is natural movement anyway? And what are the things that are hindering our ability to move naturally?

Well, get ready, because Dr. Kelly Starrett is here to dissect these things for you and give you clear, comprehensive strategies to be the most healthy, functional person you can possibly be.

It's been said that if you're the smartest guy in the room then you need to find another room (in order to keep elevating yourself). Well, Kelly is running out of rooms to be in because he is often the smartest guy in the building. His humble and cool demeanor wouldn't tell you that. Yet, it becomes pretty clear after talking with Kelly for a while that he can see and understand things about the human body that few people can match.

Kelly is a brilliant thinker that can literally see the faults in your physical mechanics and foresee future injuries before you're ever diagnosed with anything. I'm talking about near superpowers here.

But, what makes Kelly Starrett such an amazing teacher and coach is the fact that he can break things down to a real world level for you. What are one or two daily practices that can get you out of pain, or better yet, avoid it from happening in the first place? What are the major flaws in our modern lifestyle that are wreaking havoc on our mobility? How can we "reorganize" our bodies to feel good during sport, leisure, and even while traveling? You're about to gain access to this knowledge, plus a whole lot more right now!

In this episode you'll discover:

Why we don't have the "owner's manual" for our own bodies.
How making even small corrections in your lifestyle can up-regulate your health.
Why sitting is a skill you need to learn.
How many additional calories you can burn by standing more.
What being on your smart phone can do to your posture.
The shocking impact that standing desks can have on children's health.
Why practice does NOT make perfect (you'd better mind your myelination!)
Why failing to recognize the connection between your psychology and movement is a huge mistake.
Why you MUST learn how to do a resting squat.
The #1 reason that people end up in nursing homes.
Why Kelly and I are in love with the VariDesk.
How to instantly reset your pelvic position and stabilize your spine.
How writing a book can be hazardous to your health (funny, but true!)
What poor sleep quality can do to your immune system.
How to "uncompromise" yourself after being on a long flight.
Why you'll want to start "gut smashing" (especially before bed).
How shoes can cause problems with running mechanics.
Why you need to learn how to run even if you never plan on running.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * The Resting Squat - How Squatting Makes You More Human * VariDesk Pro * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson * Mobility WOD - YouTube * Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally by Kelly Starrett

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TMHS 078: How Taboos Control Your Life: Your Teeth, Your Clothes, Your Sexual Desires & More - With Daniel Vitalis Nov 25, 2014

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It's even taboo to talk about taboos. Even though we may not realize it, our social taboos are able to keep us imprisoned within our own minds.

Don't you want to know what invisible forces are governing the way you think, feel, and function on a daily basis? Don't you want to know why you do what you do?

Well, even if you did, it's very difficult to find out what they are because they are usually a "blind spot" in our consciousness.

I'm not talking about science fiction, and Neo waking up from a dream within The Matrix. I'm talking about science fact, and how our perception of reality is largely governed by beliefs that we never got to choose ourselves. Could your faulty beliefs be causing you to struggle and fail repeatedly in your life?

This is where a teacher like Daniel Vitalis come in...

He can instantly redirect your focus to help you see the things in your life that are hiding in plain sight.

I often say that our relationships are the #1 most influential factor on our health and happiness. Why this episode is so valuable is that we often carry a lot of guilt, shame, and fear surrounding our relationships and don't really know why.

Most of us want to have happy, healthy relationships in our lives, but we tend to find many creative ways of screwing them up. We self-sabotage and don't know why. We stay in the wrong relationships and don't know why. We look for problems when they're not there, and we often feel that we are inadequate or that something is "wrong" with us.

I'm sorry, but chances are, there is nothing wrong with you. You are a wildly amazing human being, with many gifts, talents, capacities, and complexities that make you uniquely you. The perfect you that you are.

Today we're going to break open a can of whoop a$% on taboos so that we can be free of the guilt, shame, and fear that may be holding you back from health and happiness.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why being optimistic isn't necessarily natural for humans.
What taboos actually are (and how they make us want things more).
How taboos function in our psyche.
What the the Intrinsic Taboo is (you need to know this!)
How many "wild human" tribes are left in the world (and what advantages they have over us).
How cavities in teeth are related to osteoporosis.
What Dr. Weston A. Price discovered about the dental health of indigenous peoples.
Why our cravings for sugar are natural (I don't mean for Oreo cookies though!)
How the clothes you wear affect the health of your teeth (crazy, but true!)
Why artificial light is damaging our sleep cycles.
What some of our programmed fears about being naked are.
How guilt and shame have been so heavily connected to sex.
What "mating strategies" can be observed in humans.
What the different types of monogamy are.
What mate guarding is and why we have a relationship tension within us.
How the media uses sex to stimulate the strongest drive in us.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! ReWild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis - Model Health Podcast DanielVitalis.com ReWild Yourself! Magazine Surthrival.com <- (use the coupon code MODELHEALTH)

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TMHS 077: Our Roots. Our Planet. Our Future. ~The Origins Movie With Dr. Pedram Shojai Nov 19, 2014

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It's pretty clear that we have changed. Only a few generations ago, chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes were seen in only a small percentage of the population. Today, some statistics show that more than three-fourths of the western world are afflicted with one of these major illnesses. The question is...

How did this happen?

We are so much more advanced in our technology, but, collectively, we are in the Stone Age when it comes to the health and vitality of our bodies. As a matter of fact, our Stone Age ancestors had this dialed in better than we do. Images of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble do not give our origins justice... I'm pretty sure no one has ever eaten a brontosaurus burger, but I've seen plenty of people eat Double Whoppers.

In the new movie Origins, we get the inside look at how we lost touch with our natural state of well-being. We finally get an explanation of what happened, and how we ended up entrenched in disease. But, more importantly, we get a map on how to get back to our roots, and experience vitality NOW and well into our future.

Dr. Pedram Shojai, OMD, has put together a cutting-edge film that's visually stunning, and energizing for your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are just getting started on your health journey, or you are a health and fitness veteran, this movie is going to add something to your life. Gain free access to the entire film for free below after hearing this exclusive interview with the groundbreaking heath pioneer himself. Enjoy both, and, as always, your feedback and insights are welcome!

In this episode you'll discover:

What the driving force behind the new hit movie Origins was.
The shocking amount of new chemicals that are introduced into our environment each day.
Where synthetic chemicals get stored in your body.
What your mitochondria actually are (this will surprise you!)
What happens with the health of our communities every time you swipe your credit card.
How your energy levels impact symptoms of depression.
How mediation works to influence impulse control (are you going to eat that pie, or not?)
Why you need to "upgrade" your ingredients and really, really enjoy your food.
Where the big fear of germs began (and how we've taken it too far).
Why common pesticide-based farming can create nutrient-deficient food.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* See the hit movie Origins here! * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Healthcare Vs. Sickcare - Model Health Podcast * Natural Solutions For Depression - Model Health Podcast

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TMHS 076: Natural Treatments For Depression - Share This With Everyone You Know! Nov 12, 2014

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It may be jarring to know that seven out of 10 people in the U.S. have been prescribed a drug over the past year. It may be more surprising to know that one out of every 10 people are now taking an antidepressant; among women in their 40's and 50's, that number is one in four.

The rates of depression have skyrocketed over the last two decades, and the trend is steadily rising. Many experts believe that this is due to a myriad of reasons, but the go-to treatment for practitioners thus far have been SSRIs and other antidepressant drugs.

Though depression is a very real and substantial issue, more and more data is coming forth that physicians are moving too quickly to medication. A study published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics found that nearly two-thirds of the patients who had been given a diagnosis of depression within the previous 12 months did not meet the criteria for clinical depression as described by the psychiatrists’ bible.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Ramin Mojtabai, said that, "The vast majority of individuals diagnosed with depression, rightly or wrongly, were given medication... It’s not only that physicians are prescribing more, the population is demanding more."

People are in pain—physical, mental, and emotional—and they want a way out. The public at large has only been able to relate depression relief to medications because that's primarily what's been marketed to us. As a society, we haven’t had the opportunity to learn about all the other, far more effective and far safer, options to reverse depression. But that’s all going to change today.

In this episode you'll discover:

What the shocking statistics for depression are (this is jaw-dropping!)
What depression is (and what it affects).
How depression impacts other diseases and increases mortality rates.
How depression coincides with suicide rates.
Why antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective.
How prescription antidepressant drugs influence your hormones.
What SSRIs are and what their potential side effects are.
The shocking relationship between eating fast food and being depressed.
Where the majority of your body's serotonin is produced.
Why the food you eat can radically shift your serotonin production.
What studies are now showing about gluten containing foods and depression.
How poor liver function can lead to depression.
Why supplementing with vitamin C can reverse depression (and what the best sources are).
What incredible supplement can help with dopamine-related depression.
The surprising link between omega-3 fatty acids and depression.
What ratio of omega-3's to omega-6's you really need.
Where to find the best sources of essential fatty acids.
4 foods that combat depression and boost feel-good hormones.
Where to find excellent food sources of tryptophan (the precursor to serotonin).
Why exercise actually out-performs SSRIs in clinical studies.
How vitamin D functions as an antidepressant.
Why sleep deprivation and depression are intimately related.
How the perception of your life's events work to create your feelings.
Why depression is actually valuable, and questions to uncover how depression is helping you.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * How To Grow Stronger From Stress with Pat Flynn - Model Health Podcast * Boost Your Fat Loss With These 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver - Model Health Podcast * Getting A Mindset Makeover with Alex Jamieson - Model Health Podcast * The Hormone Cure with Dr. Sara - Model Health Podcast * TEDx - How Chocolate Can Save The World * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson

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TMHS 075: Fitness Confidential - With America's Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich #NSNG Nov 05, 2014

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Since its inception, the movie industry has heavily influenced the behavior of our culture. Most notably, Hollywood is unmatched at setting the bar for how we strive towards our health and fitness goals.

What guy wouldn't want to swipe the look of Hugh Jackman in X-Men: Days of Future Past? (Minus the bushy sideburns, of course). Chris Evans, Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, and Mark Wahlberg are some notable names that have guys around the world rushing to the gym after a new movie comes out.

For the ladies, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel and many others have inspired women to take their health and fitness more seriously. The interesting thing is that these Hollywood figures, who most people have never actually met, are far more influential than any family member who's preaching to you to get in shape.

Hollywood motivates us. It is what it is.

Now, this has given birth to the concept of the "Celebrity Trainer". The individual trusted with the responsibility to bring out the physical best of the people who we all aspire to be like. Considering that it's accomplished in a health-giving manner (there are probably more PEDs in Hollywood than in professional sports fyi) these celebrity trainers are often the cream of the crop, and known for getting great results. That's where Vinnie Tortorich comes in...

Vinnie has been a Celebrity Trainer since before the title became en vogue. He's gotten to where he is, funny enough, by caring more than most other people. He cares about his clients, he cares about doing good work, and he cares about the public at large getting honest information that really works.

Today you'll get to learn directly from Vinnie in this fun interview about Fitness Confidential, NSNG, endurance sports, and a whole lot more.

In this episode you'll discover:

What the #1 key to becoming a celebrity trainer really is.
How working for free could put you on the fast track to enormous success and notoriety.
The secret behind the outrage of "America's Angriest Trainer".
What NSNG is and why it works for health and weight loss.
Why sugar causes you to eat more sugar.
Why diets have a negative association and create separation between people.
What endurance athletes are doing to become "fat adapted".
How to use sugar strategically when you "go hard" in endurance events.
What foods to eat and what foods to avoid to make your body start using fat for fuel.
What the keto flu is and how to reduce its impact.
Why most multivitamins don't work well (and are actually potentially dangerous).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Boost Your Fat Loss With These 5 Tips For A Healthy Liver - Model Health Podcast * Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight-Loss Game by Vinnie Tortorich * America's Angriest Trainer Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) * Getting A Mindset Makeover with Alex Jamieson - Model Health Podcast * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson * Pure Vitamin Club

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TMHS 074: 5 Tips To Overcome Any Obstacle You're Faced With - Get Better Health, Finances, Relationships, And More! Oct 22, 2014

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True wisdom is learning to become friendly with obstacles. Challenges, problems, and unexpected obstacles are all inherent in the development of a human being.

We can choose to tussle with them a bit, complain about them constantly, or we can find a way to break through them. Consistently looking for the challenge, and knowing that you have everything you need within you to overcome it, is part of long-term happiness and fulfillment.

The reality is that many people retreat when they are faced with challenges they think are beyond them. Tail between the legs, white flag; the whole nine yards to show they have given up. We have to come to a conclusion at some point that the challenges in our lives aren’t there to break us, they are actually there to develop us in ways that we never knew were possible before.

You have gifts, talents, capacities, skills, ideas, and so much more that are dormant within you unless you have the right stimulus to bring them out. Why come up with an idea to improve the quality of your life if everything is all comfy and cozy? That idea wouldn’t be needed… It needs a spark. And that spark usually shows up dressed in obstacle pants. Hey, do these new obstacle pants make me look fat?

Don’t answer that…

On today’s show you’re going to get a high-powered degree on overcoming obstacles and challenges that show up in your life. With what you learn today, you’ll be better prepared to create unstoppable health, abundant finances, and powerful relationships for many years to come.

In this episode you’ll discover:

What the “invisible barrier” is and how it can block our progress.
Why chewing your food is so important to digestion (even liquids!)
What 6 missing resources we often attribute to our failures.
Six powerful stories that demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of overcoming obstacles in life.
Why creativity is crucial to solving most problems.
How resourcefulness can be used in place of resources to achieve your goals.
Why we need to learn to put ourselves first (and why it’s the least selfish thing you can do!)
What learned helplessness is and how to break out of it.
Why humans are actually hard-wired to look for problems.
How knowing “why” something works can anchor it into your life.
The 2 ways that we can condition our brains to make lasting change.
5 tips to overcome any obstacle you’re faced with.
What habits actually are (this is powerful!)
What a huge recent challenge meant to me (and why we get to choose our meaning.)
What you can do to center yourself and get back on track.
How to use accountability to breakthrough obstacles.

Items mentioned in this episode include: * Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Stronger From Stress, More Fulfilled, And Do Work You Love - With Pat Flynn * Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson * Angela Before & After TRANSCRIPT Click Here to Download the Transcript of Episode 74 (PDF) Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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TMHS 073: Hydration And Water Masterclass - Best Water Filter, Best Bottled Water, And Critical Water Facts Oct 15, 2014

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There's a Slovakian proverb that says, "Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine."

Water is at the very basis of human health and longevity. Far more valuable than food, going without adequate hydration sets in motion a ticking time bomb of physical depression and symptoms of disease.

You may be shocked to find that water has been clinically documented to improve everything from diabetes, to high blood pressure, to arthritis pain, and everything in between. But how can water be this effective? It's just... well, water, isn't it?

Today you're going to learn the truth about the significant impact that water has on your health. You're going to learn about the various methods of treating water, where they succeed, and where they come up incontrovertibly short.

In this masterclass on water and hydration, you're going to find out how water actually gets into your cells in the first place, and how mismanaging this process can leave you more sick and thirsty than you can imagine.

Most importantly, this masterclass is meant for you to be able to share it with the people you care about. They have the right to know what's coming out of their faucet. But, the sad truth is, only a fraction of the population really knows.

Henry David Thoreau said, "I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man." In today's world, the wise individuals are not just drinking water, but the right kind of water.

In this episode you'll discover:

How your body's hydration levels affect your energy.
What water actually is (this may shock you!)
What roles water plays in your body (from DNA maintenance to waste removal).
Why spinal discs are difficult to get hydrated.
How your brain controls the water balance in your body.
The shocking number of people who are chronically dehydrated.
Why thirsty people eat more.
How dehydration impacts your ability to burn fat.
How eating carbohydrates influences your water weight.
What aquaporins are and why they are critical to hydration.
What shocking pharmaceutical drugs are found in drinking water.
How prescription drugs are ending up in our water supply.
Why chlorine is used to treat public water (and its potential side effects).
What the hidden dangers of fluoride are (this is critical to know and share!)
Why many bottled waters are no better than tap water.
How plastic water bottles could be impacting your hormones.
The surprising facts about Brita water filters.
What the pros and cons of water distillation are.
What purified water really means.
How a water ionizer works to create alkaline water (this may be the biggest surprise of all!)
Why the pH of water can be changed by mineral content or electricity.
How a reverse osmosis system works.
What the benefits of well water are (and some issues to look out for).
Why the right spring water could be the ideal drinking water for you.
The top 4 sources for the best water possible.
Which three companies provide great spring water in a glass water bottle.
The 5 different ways to supercharge your water.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * Get Rid Of A Headache & How Exercise Makes Your Smarter - Podcast * Pharmaceuticals lurking in U.S. drinking water - NBC News * FindaSpring.com * The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

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TMHS 072: The Truth About Birth Control, Balancing Stress, And The Hormone Cure - With Dr. Sara Gottfried Oct 08, 2014

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Hormones are everywhere. They are in and around us. They give us life. They generate communication between every cell in our body. They are essential in creating order... and they can also create some pretty epic chaos if we're not careful.

Much like a misinterpreted communication between people, abnormal hormone function can cause your body to "fight" within itself. Now, I don't know about you, but I subscribe to a low drama diet, and I'd much rather have a civil environment within my body.

I don't want hormonal back-slaps happening. I want to feel good. I want to feel empowered and healthy, and understanding the role of hormones is the ultimate key to having this manifest in my life.

So the question is: How do hormones get out of balance, and what are the things we need to know to get them back on track?

There is no better person on the planet to answer these questions than Dr. Sara Gottfried.

This brilliant Harvard/MIT-trained physician is a superstar when it comes to helping you identify your hormonal issues and helping you create a strategy to fix them.

What really impresses me about Dr. Gottfried is the wide range of options that she brings to the table. No cookie-cutter hormone tricks here. She knows well that we all have cookies of many different shapes and sizes :)

As a matter of fact, the shape and size of our own cookie can change from time-to-time. One day we can be a nice gluten-free angel shaped cookie, and the next day we can be a full-on monster cookie with green frosting and extra gluten sprinkled on top.

Helping you to navigate this hormonal terrain is what her work is all about. You're about to uncover just how powerful hormones are, and how to stack the conditions in your favor to have the health you really deserve.

In this episode she says some absolutely profound things that will likely stay with you for the rest of your life. The amazing part about it is that she makes it simple. She doesn't over complicate things to sound like a genius (although she is), instead she breaks things down to the real world level that we all live in, and provides solutions that we can all apply to live a healthier, happier life.

This show is loaded with powerful gems, so I recommend you take good notes, or after listening you can grab the free transcript right here and highlight your favorite parts. Now, let's get to it. Viva la hormones!

In this episode you'll discover:

How The Hormone Cure was created out of Sara's own quiet desperation (that so many women are going through).
What hormones are and what they do in your body.
How hormones impact calories.
What 3 hormones determine women's health and men's health the most.
What parts of your brain influence your production of cortisol.
How we can manufacture stress even when we're not in danger.
Why high cortisol production comes at the expense of other important hormones.
How to identify some of the key symptoms of cortisol and thyroid problems.
The shocking percentage of people with estrogen dominance and what it causes.
Why having a hormone panel done is not always the best method for diagnosis.
What incredible resource you can use to uncover hormone imbalances.
What effective supplement for reducing high cortisol you can find at most health food stores.
How to naturally reverse depression by utilizing the "girlfriend" factor.
How your sleep impacts your hormones (and why you might be "tired and wired").
Why you need to fill your thyroid "nutrient gaps".
How to safely detoxify your thyroid and other organs.
How sex influences symptoms of estrogen dominance.
What 2 powerful supplements can help to reverse estrogen dominance.
What circadian congruence is and why it's critical for your health.
Why the birth control pill can be devastating for your hormones.
Natural birth control methods that are far safer than birth control pills.
What tends to cause PMS and what to do about it (these tips are life-changing!)
How men's testosterone can get "stolen" and how to stop this from happening.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! * SaraGottfriedMD.com * The Hormone Cure - Book * Sleep Smarter - Book * The Hormone Cure Free Quiz * Zeolites - HealthForce

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TMHS 071: How To Grow Stronger From Stress, Live More Fulfilled, And Do Work That You Love - With Pat Flynn Oct 01, 2014

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The work you do for a living matters.

It matters to your health, it matters to your relationships, and it matters to your overall success. The work you choose to do each day is not something to take lightly.

Sometimes life can sweep us up, and we end up spending our days doing things that we don't enjoy. We all know that sometimes we've got to "do what we've got to do", but when does doing what we've got to do actually come to an end?

Research shows that poor job satisfaction and high work stress elevates your risk of depression, heart disease, obesity, and even early death. As crazy as it may sound, the data shows that disliking your job can actually kill you (take that job! Oh wait, I'm the one who dies...), so wouldn't now be a good time to do something about it?

Whether you are doing work you enjoy, but feeling trapped by it, or not yet doing work you love, and looking to make a change, this episode is going to be eye opening for you.

Today you'll get to learn from the brilliant man behind the brand Smart Passive Income (or SPI for all the cool people :)).

Pat Flynn is an incredible teacher, with an incredible story, and has an incredible amount of resources to share with you.

If anyone can help you get from good to great with doing the work you enjoy, it's him. Truly, the insights you'll get from Pat can very well change the course of your life forever if you're ready.

Before pushing play, I want you to know that you are special. No joke, I really mean that...

You are a unique human being with unique gifts and experiences that are more valuable than you may realize when it comes to doing work that you enjoy.

Whatever you decide to target for your career, or even in starting your own business, I want you to ask: What skills, talents, capacities, and/or experiences do I have that can help make me successful in this venture? Ask the question, then write down what you've got. You'll be surprised at just how qualified you are to do the thing that you really love. That's why you love it!

No one said this was going to be easy. But, I will say today that it is going to be worth it. The first step: Getting knowledge from the people who have gone before you. It all starts for you right now!

In this episode you'll discover:

Why doing work that you don't enjoy may be impacting your health and fitness.
Why "doing everything right" doesn't always equate to achieving what you want.
How providing value, even if you do it for free, can turn into a profitable career.
Why you owe it to yourself and society to do work that you enjoy.
What the law of reciprocity is and how it can transform your life.
Why the concerns of "being an expert" prevent many people from having success.
How the struggles in your life (especially when deciding to do work you love) can develop you better than anything else.
What part of your brain literally seeks out resources to help you achieve your goals.
Why you need to learn what you're good at versus what you need help with. (The quicker, the better!)
Why failure is misconstrued in our society.
How you can get lost by not doing the "right work", not having a map, and not asking for help.
What great tips you can use to have better work/life integration.
Why you need to appreciate the "small wins".
Why health & wellness programs are growing rapidly within businesses today.
How improving your health can radically improve your results at work.
How accountability can help you in business, health, and life.