About this episode
This week, we're slicing into a topic that’s as crucial as your next heartbeat: the POWER of FOOD. And who better to serve up the wisdom than SHAWN STEVENSON, a man who's turned his life around with the secrets hidden in what we eat. At 20, Shawn was staring down a LIFE SENTENCE handed down by his own body - degenerative disc disease. Imagine having the spine of an 80-year-old in the prime of your youth! But instead of throwing in the towel, Shawn flipped the script. He dove headfirst into the world of biology and nutritional science. The result? Not just a rebuilt spine, but a reborn purpose – to guide others to a better life through smart, conscious eating. Shawn's journey didn't just give him a new lease on life; it led him to becoming an entrepreneur, host the top-charting MODEL HEALTH SHOW, and a bestselling author. So, what’s on the menu this week? We're talking FOOD – not just what’s on your plate, but what it means for your life. Shawn dishes out insights on: Food as a cornerstone of SOCIAL CONNECTION. How what we eat is packed with GENETIC information. The tricky balance of FOOD and LOVE. The void left by PROCESSED FOODS. Why real NUTRIENTS beat SUPPLEMENTS every time. Cooking OILS: the good, the bad, and the tasty. Decoding the processed food mystery. The undeniable link between food, MOOD, and your BRAIN. His top 40 foods for MAXIMUM HEALTH. It's easy to forget just how pivotal our relationship with food is. But Shawn's not just thinking about it; he's living and breathing this wisdom. And lucky for us, he's here to share his recipe for a life well-nourished. Remember, transforming your plate can transform your life. Shawn’s got the blueprint – all you need to do is dig in. 🍽🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices