<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>If you want to improve your health,</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>have to be aware of the cultural and environmental factors that influence your behaviors. Everything from passed-down family beliefs to availability of foods can affect the choices you make.</span> <span>Today</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to learn about</span> <span>how our culture</span> <span>impacts</span> <span>our movement, diet, and more.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to hear my interview with Brad Kearns from</span> <span>Peluva</span><span>. In this conversation, I shared my personal story of transforming my health. We also talked about practical sleep tips, my experience wearing barefoot shoes, and the basic inputs that our bodies need to heal.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re</span> <span>also going to hear specific studies about ultra processed food consumption, fixing f</span><span>oot</span> <span>alignment, and</span> <span>how your devices can hinder your ability to sleep. If</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>ready to prioritize your health, nourish your whole body, and create an effective evening routine, I know</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to enjoy this conversation. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The role your culture plays in influencing your choices. (0:12</span></span></li> <li><span>My personal routine for incorporating </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>barefoot shoes</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>into my life.</span> <span>(10:41)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why wearing barefoot shoes can enhance your awareness. </span><span>(12:03)</span></li> <li><span>The benefits of spending more time barefoot. (14:33)</span></li> <li><span>How to </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>improve foot alignment</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>and fix bunions.</span> <span>(</span><span>14:44</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why a wide toe box alone is not enough to rehabilitate feet. (19:10)</span></li> <li><span>My story of </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>transforming my health</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(26:09)</span></span></li> <li><span>How ultra processed foods have become more prevalent among children. (</span><span>29:34</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>The </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>specific nutrient inputs</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>I used to improve the health of my spine.</span> <span>(35:42)</span></span></li> <li><span>How I got my start working in the health industry.</span> <span>(38:54)</span></li> <li><span>What </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the biggest deterrent</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>to good sleep is today.</span> <span>(46:23)</span></span></li> <li><span>How </span><span>screen time</span> <span>suppresses your melatonin production.</span> <span>(50:03)</span></li> <li><span>The importance of creating a </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>personalized evening routine</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(</span><span>52:10</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why sleep is an essential ingredient or healing. (</span><span>56:16</span><span>)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="https://peluva.com/model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Peluva.com/model</span></span></a> - <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>MODEL</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>! </span></span></li> <li><a href="https://drinklmnt.com/model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN