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May 2024
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TMHS 794: How Other People Impact Your B...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

Statistics about our population’s health outcomes can sometimes feel overwhelming and disheartening. So many folks around the world are plagued by chronic diseases, obesity, and are caught in the marketing trap of ultra-processed foods that are destroying their health. Unfortunately, we can’t control what other people do – but what we do have influence over is our own health and our families’ lifestyle. 

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Jim Kwik on the Kwik Brain Podcast. We discussed important principles from The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, like the important connection between culture and eating habits, the science behind shared family meals, and so much more. 

You’re going to learn real world tips for taking an active role in impacting your family’s culture. This episode contains tips and strategies you can implement today, including how to get your children excited about family dinners, how to discourage screentime at the dinner table, and tips for helping your family develop a culture of health and wellness that will be your legacy for years to come. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • How our environment shapes our habits and behaviors.
  • Why cravings are cultural. 
  • The health benefits of a shared family meal. 
  • How the dinner table can act as a unifier. 
  • Why being with your loved ones is good for your nervous system. 
  • The importance of creating a healthy microculture in our chronically diseased world.
  • What the tube taurus is. 
  • How to tap into your family members’ unique motivations. 
  • What percentage of physician visits are for stress-related illnesses. 
  • Why scheduling family meals can be so impactful. 
  • Strategies for building more connection at the dinner table.
  • The power of practicing gratitude. 
  • What culture is. 
  • The percentage of American families that eat together on a regular basis. 
  • How enjoyment of food factors into our cultural norms. 
  • The importance of omega 3s, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

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