<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Dealing with suboptimal sleep can have damaging effects on your daily life, hormones, cognitive function, and so much more. In our culture, we often resort to things like sleeping pills or melatonin supplements just to get some rest. But taking the time to uncover the true root cause of insomnia or other sleep related problems can lead to not only a</span> <span>permanent</span> <span>resolution of the problem, but also a host of positive downstream effects.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with New York Times bestselling author, producer, former monk, and physician Dr.</span> <span>Pedram</span> <span>Shojai. Dr. Shojai is sharing the fascinating connection between endotoxemia and sleep, why safety is a critical signal for healing, and so much more.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>We’re going to discuss how our modern world contributes to so much dysfunction, what it takes to facilitate healing, and how to create a safe home. Dr. Shojai has a ton of knowledge in the realm of functional medicine, gut health, and mindfulness; I know you’re going to love the insights he shared in our conversation. Enjoy! </span></span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover</span><span>:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The percentage of the population is struggling with</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>insomnia and sleep disorders</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What endotoxemia is</span><span>, and its connection to sleep issues. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why the body must feel safe</span> <span>in order to</span> <span>heal. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The role</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the microbiome</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>plays in immune system dysfunction. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How the gut lining can become compromised over time with small damages. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the internal and external</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>triggers of safety</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>can be. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why many people</span> <span>have more freedom</span> <span>with their diet and habits on vacation. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset=