2182: From Adversity to Model Health With Shawn Stevenson
Release Date: 10/12/2023
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T be afraid of salt! (2:13) If you can’t beat them, join them! (12:13) The imminent reverse market crash. (17:32) The car market bubble and valet tales. (20:04) Naming cars and guitars. (28:40) Elon Musk is a ‘billionaire bro’. (31:29) The war between Open AI and Google. (35:10) An urban legend that turned out to be true. (45:25) Searching and categorizing supplements based...
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The goal and reason why he created the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) conference. (1:41) The hierarchy of values. (14:12) Why narratives/stories are important to humans. (19:47) How biblical stories are at the core of the shared story we all see the world. (32:20) The basic flaw in diversity and multicultural theory. (39:25) The frightening trend of childlessness among women. (47:28) What drives his natural curiosity? (54:15) Which reality are we going to choose? (1:01:40) The importance of ‘play’ with our children. (1:04:20) The differences between the...
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The common understanding of a cutting vs. a bulking workout. (1:36) Addressing the myth that you must burn as many calories as possible if you’re trying to lose weight. (5:10) The REAL goal of bulking and cutting. (8:58) The difference between bulking and cutting. (12:23) Changing your programming for a novel stimulus. (14:01) The importance of hitting your protein targets with both options. (17:30) Why LOW reps are better for CUTTING, and HIGH reps are better for BULKING. (21:19) Why performing LOW volume is easier while CUTTING, and HIGH volume while BULKING. (26:34) What...
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info_outlineIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.
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Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29)
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“Life doesn’t call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50)
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We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17)
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Fighting his way through life. (19:39)
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“What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11)
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The three things he did to change his health. (36:31)
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Taking his education into his own hands. (41:31)
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Tackling the seed oil debate. (50:26)
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Looking at alternative forms of medicine for clues or hints that science hasn’t looked at yet. (58:49)
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Why an individual approach is the best. (1:05:56)
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How your culture controls your choices. (1:09:36)
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Steps to create a healthier micro-culture in your household. (1:22:16)
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The impetus behind his new book and what makes it different. (1:36:24)
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Challenging your children through ‘safe stressors’. (1:47:12)
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Exposing your children to different environments so they can learn from other voices. (1:54:32)
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Importance of EPA and DHA Blood Levels in Brain Structure and Function
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods and associated ... - BMJ Open
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Trends in Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods Among US Youths Aged 2-19 Years, 1999-2018
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Omega-6 vegetable oils as a driver of coronary heart disease: the oxidized linoleic acid hypothesis
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In vivo respiratory toxicology of cooking oil fumes: Evidence, mechanisms and prevention
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The Benefit of Family Dinner | Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Is Frequency of Shared Family Meals Related to the Nutritional Health of Children and Adolescents?
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We Need a New Approach to Prevent Obesity in Low-Income Minority Populations
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram
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Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) Instagram
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Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
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Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram
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Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram