In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.

Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29)
“Life doesn’t call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50)
We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17)
Fighting his way through life. (19:39)
“What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11)
The three things he did to change his health. (36:31)
Taking his education into his own hands. (41:31)
Tackling the seed oil debate. (50:26)
Looking at alternative forms of medicine for clues or hints that science hasn’t looked at yet. (58:49)
Why an individual approach is the best. (1:05:56)
How your culture controls your choices. (1:09:36)
Steps to create a healthier micro-culture in your household. (1:22:16)
The impetus behind his new book and what makes it different. (1:36:24)
Challenging your children through ‘safe stressors’. (1:47:12)
Exposing your children to different environments so they can learn from other voices. (1:54:32)

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Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Health, Happiness, and Connection – Book by Shawn Stevenson
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram
Website
Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram
Bruce H. Lipton, PhD
Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) Instagram
Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram
Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram

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