Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by the legend himself, Shawn Stevenson! Shawn is a health and wellness expert who struggled with an incurable degenerative disc disease which set him back greatly. Upon receiving a wake-up call from within, he was able to turn his life around with three simple lifestyle changes revolving around sleep, diet and exercise. Shawn is also the founder and host of The Model Health Show, which aims to educate listeners on a wide variety of health related topics.In this episode we discuss...Different types of body fat and how these fats are metabolized in the bodyBrown Fat vs Visceral FatWhat does nocebo mean? What is the difference between placebo and nocebo? The importance of changing your perspectiveThe importance of the gut microbiomeHow to diversify the gut microbiomeHow the microbiome affects mood; the Gut-Brain connectionHow to improve the gut microbiomeWhat causes inflammation of the hypothalamus?One way to repair the blood brain barrierResources.. Shawn's Instagram (@ShawnModel https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/)Eat Smarter ( https://eatsmarterbook.com/)Check out Shawn's Website ( https://themodelhealthshow.com/)