# Foster Mealtime Relationships & Increase Your Longevity with Shawn Stevenson

An episode of [Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1503897906), 4 Dec 2023, 59 min.

Audio: https://media.transistor.fm/9fa8ada9/58c25308.mp3

Shawn Stevenson explores the impact of our food environment on health. We all focus on the quality, combination, and calories of our food, but do we consider the impact of our eating environment? In this episode, Shawn and Dr. Miindy explore studies that reveal the profound connection between social science, relationships, and nutritional science. Discover how understanding oxytocin, your parasympathetic nervous system, and nutritional facts can revolutionize your health. It's time to elevate your well-being by optimizing the environment in which you enjoy your meals. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep211. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He's also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

## Chapters

- 0:20 The Impact of the Environment on Food Health
- 3:04 The Power of Conversations and Healthy Relationships
- 10:15 The Marriage of Social and Nutritional Science
- 12:47 Fractured Connections: Devices and Lack of Extended Family
- 15:54 The Power of Eating with Loved Ones
- 19:00 The Importance of Rest, Digestion, and Oxytocin in Eating
- 26:02 The Multi-Sensory Experience of Food
- 34:55 Feeling isolated and facing obstacles in life
- 37:21 Choosing to let go of unhealthy relationships for personal growth
- 39:17 Science and Health: Curating and Integrating Information
- 42:15 Funding and Bias in Scientific Studies
- 44:17 Tuning into Health Information and Perspectives
- 48:34 Seeking Multiple Perspectives and Wisdom
- 51:03 The Power of Prayer and Gratitude in Eating
- 54:45 The Power of Food Smells
- 58:40 Introduction and Invitation for Feedback

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