Best Shawn Stevenson Podcasts (2025)

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The Shocking Link Between Lonliness & Illness | Shawn Stevenson 51:21

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7d ago51:21

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Social isolation isn't just emotionally challenging—it can literally shorten your lifespan. In this episode with Shawn Stevenson, I explore compelling new research showing how meaningful social relationships directly influence biological processes like inflammation, stress hormones, immune function, and cognitive resilience. Learn how maintaining s…

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76. Shawn Stevenson : This is What We Lost When We Stopped Eating Together 1:31:13

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What if the real reason you’re gaining weight, feeling wired, or struggling to nourish your family isn’t about willpower—but the culture you live in? On this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Shawn Stevenson—nutritionist, bestselling author, and host of The Model Health Show—to explore how our food environment, not personal discipline, is fueling th…

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79. Dr. Scott Sherr: Hyperbaric Therapy: This is How Pressure + Oxygen Unlock Healing 1:30:49

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Low energy, brain fog, and poor recovery aren’t just part of getting older—they’re often signs that your cells are underperforming. And one major reason? They’re starved for oxygen. In this episode of Extend, I talk with Dr. Scott Sherr, a hyperbaric medicine specialist who helps patients and doctors worldwide use oxygen therapy to restore cellular…

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Heart Attacks in Women Skyrocket After Menopause: Cardiovascular Surgeon Reveals 3 Essential Tests 1:01:45

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy London—a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 26 years of experience—to uncover the often-overlooked truths about cardiovascular disease, especially in women. Dr. London shares why menopausal women face triple the risk for heart disease, and what you can do to protect yourself. From t…

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Dustin Poirier, Paulo Costa, Daniel Rodriguez, Costello Van Steenis, Eric Bischoff & AJ Francis IN STUDIO, monster weekend recap 4:48:43

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Ariel Helwani starts the show by paying homage to Dustin Poirier’s career after his Max Holloway retirement fight at UFC 318. The crew joins to offer their thoughts and recap the rest of the packed weekend, including Oleksandr Usyk’s big win over Daniel Dubois and Manny Pacquiao’s shocking draw. (05:26). Newly crowned PFL middleweight champion Cost…

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The pay crystal ball: predicting the future with Pearl Meyer + Payscale 36:37

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Compensation isn’t just an HR function—it’s a core business strategy. In this episode of Comp and Coffee, we look into the pay crystal ball with Rebecca Toman of Pearl Meyer, Ruth Thomas, Chief Compensation Strategist at Payscale, and Sara Hillenmeyer, Payscale’s Director of Data Science. Together, they explore how trusted data, AI, and a forward-t…

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Closing the confidence gap: Pay strategy challenges in 2025 38:23

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What happens when your pay strategy sparks more questions than confidence—and your best people start walking? In this episode, we bring in the experts to tackle the hard truths behind tough pay conversations and how to rebuild trust before it’s too late.By Payscale

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Compensation history: A walk through the past and future of pay 49:01

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Compensation has come a long way—from handwritten ledgers and dusty binders to AI-powered insights and real-time salary data. But what does the past teach us about where we’re headed? Join us for a nostalgia-packed, future-forward journey through the history of comp, featuring expert reflections from WorldatWork, and predictions from the people sha…

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5 Mind-Blowing Things That Are Proven To Increase Your Lifespan 1:15:58

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Studies on healthy aging suggest that only about 25% of longevity is linked with genetic factors—the rest is based on the lifestyle choices you make on a daily basis. So if your goal is longevity, there are some science-backed things you can control to increase your chances of living a long, healthy life. On this episode of The Model Health Show, y…

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UFC 318 Post-Fight Show: Dustin Poirier calls it a career, Max Holloway wants Ilia Topuria, more from a massive weekend 55:01

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall react to the aftermath of UFC 318, starting with Max Holloway’s impressive victory against Dustin Poirier (01:26). After paying tribute to Poirier (10:17), who called it a career, they move on to Paulo Costa’s return to form in his victory against Roman Kopylov (14:50), Daniel Rodriguez’s back-and-forth war with …

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Big combat sports weekend preview, Dustin Poirier's last dance, PFL beats UFC to Africa, more | The Craic 1:30:22

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With a stacked combat sports weekend ahead, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes kick things off by debating which bout carries the highest stakes (6:22). One of those matchups is Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. The crew dives into their favorite storylines surrounding this trilogy clash (14:03). Arguably the biggest fight of the week…

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UFC 318 preview, Jon Jones is 'back?' Dustin Poirier's legacy, Manny Pacquiao returns, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

4d ago2:47:17

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The Boys in the Back kick off a stacked show with their reaction to Jon Jones' appearance at the ESPYS, stating he's 'back' and ready to fight at the White House (01:30). Then, they head down to the Big Easy, paying homage to the legendary career of Dustin Poirier ahead of his last dance against Max Holloway (10:53), before breaking down the UFC 31…

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78. Dr. Bill Rawls: Chronic Infections Don’t Go Away—They Go Quiet (Here's How to Reverse Them) 36:35

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Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, blood pressure that won’t budge, these aren’t isolated symptoms. They’re your cells signaling that something’s off. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OB/GYN who now focuses entirely on cellular health. We explore why most chronic illness isn’t about your diagnosis, it’s abou…

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Manny Pacquiao, Joseph Parker, Tim Tszyu, Mike Santana and Thad Jean IN STUDIO, On The Nose 3:50:06

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Ariel Helwani begins the show with a brief celebration of GC’s birthday and by answering your On the Nose questions (08:47). Thad Jean is the first guest of the day, and he joins in-studio on his birthday before his PFL welterweight tournament final against Logan Storley. He discusses transitioning from football to MMA, his Haitian roots, becoming …

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The Gut-Heart Connection - With Mona Sharma 1:08:09

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Gut health has been shown to be linked to all aspects of our health, including mental health, appetite and weight control, and the health of your skin. But having a healthy gut can also have a vast influence on the health of your heart and risk for cardiovascular events. On today’s show, you’re going to learn more about this complex gut-heart conne…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 34: Nakisa Bidarian, Frank Warren and David Feldman all join the show, massive weekend recap/preview, more 1:32:54

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick things off with the weekend recap, starting with Hamzah Sheeraz’s huge knockout of Edgar Berlanga (04:49) and Shakur Stevenson’s back-and-forth victory against William Zepeda (07:43), and Ade makes a bold claim for Hamzah’s next fight. Nakisa Bidarian is the first guest up and breaks down MVP’s record-breaking Kat…

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Bill Goldberg, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, Chris Curtis, Patricio Pitbull, Steve Garcia, Mario Barrios 2:55:22

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Ariel Helwani begins the show with some news and notes, before Chris Curtis calls in — on his birthday — to talk about his hard-fought win over Max Griffin, his return to welterweight, his altercation at Tuff-N-Uff, his struggles at middleweight, and more (06:39). Steve Garcia is next up after his big win over Calvin Kattar to discuss wanting a hea…

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Everything You’ve Heard About Seed Oils Is Wrong — Olive Oil Expert Explains | Dr. Rod Mailer 55:49

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In this eye-opening episode, I am joined by renowned olive oil expert Dr. Rod Mailer to uncover the shocking truths behind one of the most misunderstood ingredients in our kitchens: olive oil.Together, we explore the science, sourcing, and scandals behind olive oil—what it really means when a bottle says “extra virgin,” how processing and storage i…

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77. Professor Tim Spector: Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Health More Than Your DNA 1:40:26

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Your doctor says your health problems are genetic, so you're destined for the same fate. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Professor Tim Spector, one of the world's leading microbiome researchers, to reveal the truth: your gut bacteria have more control over your health than your genes do. We explore Tim'…

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Shakur Stevenson and Conor Benn IN STUDIO, Paulo Costa, Morgan Charriere, Chris Algieri, massive weekend reaction 4:27:00

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of combat sports’ massive weekend, before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to break down Katie Taylor’s big win over Amanda Serrano on Netflix (02:32). Shakur Stevenson returns to the studio after his statement win over William Zepeda to talk about the fight, his friendship with Terence Crawford, his pr…

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How to Train Like an Athlete - With NBA Trainer Cory Schlesinger 1:16:58

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Whether you’re a gym rat, parent, or a professional athlete, we can all find ways to maximize our performance and use our bodies more efficiently. On today’s show, you’re going to gain insights into the world of sports training and performance and how it can improve your strength, overall function, and longevity. Today’s guest is sports performance…

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Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Reaction from Madison Square Garden 31:48

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Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results (00:13), followed by the duo breaki…

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Live from New York! Taylor vs. Serrano 3, Jones vs. Aspinall at The White House, UFC 189 anniversary | The Craic 1:14:20

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For the very first time, Petesy Carroll hosts The Craic from our New York studio! Craic stalwart Chuck Mindenhall joins him at the top of the show before Irish boxing journalist Gavan Casey arrives to preview Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, which takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden (11:33). After that, Petesy and Chuck react to Dana Whi…

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UFC's heavyweight division needs help, UFC Nashville preview, Petesy Carroll joins | The Boys in the Back 2:28:23

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The Boys in the Back start the show with Ben Askren’s video from the hospital bed following his double lung transplant (02:20), then react to the PFL announcing a new CEO (07:08). Next up, they tackle how to fix the UFC's heavyweight division (11:47), leading into a breakdown of UFC Nashville (39:01), starting with the Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Te…

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Matchroom CEO Frank Smith, TNA President Carlos Silva, Ring Announcer Big Mo, Petesy Carroll ALL IN STUDIO 2:43:41

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back are joined by Petesy Carroll to recap his time at the Taylor-Serrano open workouts as well as cover all the latest news and notes (01:08). Combat sports ring announcer Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts is the first of three in-studio guests, and he joins before working Taylor-Serrano on Friday. He gets into carving out …

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Why We Feel So Overwhelmed & How to Get Help in a Hurry - With Dr. Caroline Leaf 1:33:12

13d ago1:33:12

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Most folks today can relate to feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Our fast-paced world isn’t slowing down anytime soon, so if we want some relief, we need to build emotional resiliency and inner peace. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn practical, science backed strategies to cope with difficult emotions. Today’s guest is…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 33: Massive weekend preview: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda, Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz 1:18:05

13d ago1:18:05

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are reunited in the New York studio ahead of a massive weekend in the world of boxing. They begin the show by previewing the highly-anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano (02:22), before diving into the rest of the all-women card (22:57). Next, they discuss the stacked Ring card headlined by …

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IN STUDIO BIRTHDAY BONANZA: Craig Jones, Shakur Stevenson, Cherneka Johnson, Petesy Carroll Join Us 2:51:25

13d ago2:51:25

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Ariel Helwani kicks off a special all in-studio show with Petesy Carroll, who comes bearing gifts for Ariel's birthday (05:06). Craig Jones joins ahead of his grappling match against Gable Steveson and talks all things CJI 2. He also discusses mending ties with ADCC, his feud with the UFC, training with JDM and Tom Aspinall, and shares stories of h…

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Joshua Van, Frank and Bella Mir, Nakisa Bidarian in studio, Butterbean, weekend recap, more 3:32:34

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The Craic's Petesy Carroll is in town, so he joins Ariel Helwani in studio to set the table for this weekend’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight on Netflix and discuss other major news and notes around the sport (06:10). "Butterbean" Eric Esch, boxing legend, calls in to talk about his incredible health resurgence, a potential return ag…

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The Surprising Truth About Longevity Medicine – with Dr. Darshan Shah 1:08:04

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In our modern healthcare system, most people don’t realize they’ve developed a chronic illness until their quality of life is reduced by painful symptoms. But if you regularly measure and monitor your body’s biomarkers, you’re much more likely to prevent disease and extend your healthspan. On today’s show, I’m excited to share this conversation wit…

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Brutally Honest Advice For Brain Fog and Burnout 14:32

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You don’t need expensive biohacking tech to fix your brain. On this episode of the Neuro Experience Podcast, neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola reveals how deep sleep, oxygen (VO2 max), and strength training can clear brain fog, sharpen focus, and protect against cognitive decline. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to optimize your brain, thi…

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Can Ilia Topuria top Conor McGregor? P4P American fighters, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 1:24:44

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The Boys in the Back return from Las Vegas and kick off the show with a debate about new UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's star power and how he compares to Conor McGregor (02:17). With no event to preview, The Boys recap their picks (33:50) and jump into their P4P all-time rankings of American fighters (41:22), before listening to voicemails…

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75. Dr. Grant Elliott: Still in Pain After the MRI, Meds, and PT? This Is How You Actually Fix Your Back 40:02

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Back pain is one of the most common health issues—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Grant Elliott, a physical therapist and founder of RehabFix, to unpack the real reasons people stay stuck in chronic pain and what it actually takes to recover. We break down why most diagnoses like sciatica or…

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The Hardy Boyz in studio, Arman Tsarukyan, Bo Nickal breaking news, Gregory Rodrigues, Hamzah Sheeraz 3:56:33

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with stories from last week's Las Vegas adventure (01:46), before speaking to top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan about being the backup fighter for UFC 317, his reaction to Ilia Topuria's win, words exchanged with both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, who he wants to fight next, and more (22:58). Next, Greg…

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Fix Your Feet, Improve Your Sleep, & Transform Your Health 1:05:49

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If you want to improve your health, you’ll 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. Today you’re going to learn about how our culture impacts our movement, diet, and more. On this episode of The Model…

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Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor's appeal, Khamzat Chimaev lands stateside | The Craic 1:17:06

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly minted no. 1 spot in the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound rankings (4:03). Shifting to what’s next for Topuria, Petesy and the gang weigh in on Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaejthe, and Arman Tsarukyan as poten…

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74. Elissa Goodman: This is Why You Can’t Biohack Your Way Out of Burnout 1:16:47

21d ago1:16:47

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You’re bloated. Tired. Anxious. Maybe even burnt out. You’ve tried the diets, the supplements, the meditation apps… But you’re still not healing. Why? In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Elissa Goodman, a holistic health expert and cancer survivor, to explore the deep connection between gut health, inflammation, and overall well-being. We dive…

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LIVE FROM VEGAS (FINALE): Merab Dvalishvili and Tracy Cortez in studio, Alexandre Pantoja, Payton Talbott, UFC 317 reaction, more 3:58:54

21d ago3:58:54

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Our grand finale from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Ariel Helwani and the gang reacting to a wild combat weekend, headlined by Ilia Topuria's monster knockout of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja's latest title defense, Jake Paul's victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., plus much more from UFC 317 (05:25). Then, Helwani reacts to …

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Unlocking Quantum Wellness: How Energy Shifts Your Health 13:58

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What if you could charge your water, your clothes—even your phone—with quantum energy that actually supports your body and mind? That’s exactly what Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling set out to do with Lila Quantum Tech. Philipp is a former T-Mobile exec turned energy healer, Kundalini yoga teacher, and biohacker. He’s now helping people reconnect t…

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The #1 Factor That Determines How Long You’re Going to Live 55:42

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If you want to live a long, healthy life, you don’t necessarily have to implement the latest biohacking trends to make a difference. In fact, research shows that the number one way to extend your lifespan actually has nothing to do with diets or supplements – it’s the quality of your relationships. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re g…

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UFC 317 Post-Fight Show: Ilia Topuria viciously knocks out Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominates again 1:05:05

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NewYorkRic and Chuck Mindenhall (with a brief appearance by GC) join forces after the conclusion of UFC 317 to recap the whole event, starting with Ilia Topuria’s blistering first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira (01:21) and then diving into who should be next for the newly crowned lightweight champ. Next up, they touch on Joshua Van’s thrilling …

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How Vibrational Energy Healed My Gut Issues 15:57

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What if healing wasn’t just physical—but energetic? Jason Young Stiles, a retired USAF Pararescueman and Founder of iPyramids, shares how frequency, intention, and ancient tech are changing the way we approach wellness. Jason explains how every organ in your body has a measurable vibration—and why low frequency might be the root of disease. He also…

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LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (Day 2): Tom Aspinall, Demetrious Johnson, Ian Machado Garry, Rico Verhoeven 3:18:03

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Our second show LIVE from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Demetrious Johnson and his wife, Destiny, who chat about what goes into being the MMA GOAT, weight-cutting stories, receiving retirement advice from GSP, and more (02:32). Ian Machado Garry joins Ariel at the table to share details about Charles Oliveira’s weight cut, fightin…