Talking Nutrition

Johan Vesters

Welcome to the Talking Nutrition podcast, where you'll learn about nutrition, fitness, mindset, and other topics related to health and self-development every week. Hosted by Johan Vesters, brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    #211 - Leaky Gut - When Your Gut Lining Breaks Down

    Ever wonder why you suddenly react to foods you used to eat with no problem, or why your skin, mood or brain feel off for no clear reason? What if your gut lining is leaking things into your bloodstream that were never meant to be there? In this episode, Johan breaks down what “leaky gut” really is, why it’s not just a trendy buzzword, and how a single-cell-thick gut wall can make or break your health. You’ll learn how stress, diet, medications and even low stomach acid can punch holes in your gut’s security fence, setting off everything from food sensitivities to brain fog and skin issues. You’ll learn: How your gut lining works like a security gate, and what happens when it breaks downThe real root causes behind leaky gut (it’s not just gluten or dairy)Simple, practical steps to start repairing your gut lining and calm your immune systemand much moreWant the full step-by-step Gut Repair Blueprint that helps you understand your symptoms and take steps towards improving your gut health? DM “GUT” to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram now to get it for free! --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    37 min

  2. 30 MAR

    #210 - The One Thing You've Never Tried - Why Eating More Is the Missing Piece

    If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, bouncing between strict diets and “falling off,” and wondering why nothing sticks, you’re not alone. Most women chasing fat loss or muscle gain are stuck in the same cycle: treating healthy eating like a short-term project instead of a lifestyle. In this episode, Johan breaks down the biggest mistakes women make when eating for fat loss, muscle gain, and health, and what actually works for long-term results. You’ll learn: Why “on/off” plans and quick fixes always backfire, and how to build habits that lastThe real difference between dieting and fueling your body (hint: most women are under-eating, not over-eating)How to create a new normal where healthy choices fit your life. Even during holidays, vacations, and busy weeksAnd much more Want to learn more about coaching 1:1 and learn how the OCS Process can help you too, finally reach your long-term goals? DM “COACH” to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram now for a free Strategy Call! --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    27 min

  3. 16 MAR

    #209 - 2026 Roadmap for More Fat Loss & Muscle Gain

    If you’re already stressing about how to finally lose fat and build muscle in 2026, let’s get real: New Year’s resolutions almost never work. You don’t need another crash diet or 30-day challenge. You need a plan that actually fits your life and delivers results you can keep. In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan breaks down how to map out your entire year for real, sustainable fat loss and muscle gain—without falling into the same old traps. You’ll learn: Why 95% of resolutions fail and how to avoid the all-or-nothing mindset that kills progressHow to set one clear goal for the year and use periodization to make steady gains without burning outThe exact prep phase and habits you need before jumping into fat loss or muscle gainAnd much moreReady to stop spinning your wheels and finally see results that last? Learn more about coaching 1:1 with Johan and learn how the OCS Process can help you too, finally reach your long-term goals: DM "COACH" to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram now for a free Strategy Call! --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    29 min

  4. 9 MAR

    #208 - Stomach Acid - Do You Have Too Much or Too Little?

    Ever feel bloated or heavy after meals, maybe even get heartburn, and your doctor says you have too much acid? What if it’s actually the opposite? In this episode, Johan breaks down why most reflux symptoms aren’t about “too much acid” at all. You’ll learn what stomach acid really does, why low acid is often the real problem, and how common fixes like PPIs might be making things worse. Get ready to flip everything you thought you knew about heartburn and digestion. You’ll learn: The real role of stomach acid and why low levels cause bloating, fatigue and nutrient deficienciesThe most common causes of low stomach acid (and why stress and diet matter more than you think)Simple, practical steps to support healthy acid levels naturallyAnd much moreWant the full step-by-step Gut Repair Blueprint that helps you understand your symptoms and take steps towards improving your gut health? DM “GUT” to @johanvesters_ocs on instagram now to get it for free! --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    26 min

  5. 2 MAR

    #207 - Steal the EOD Ritual That Helps my Clients and I Leave Work at Work

    Ever find yourself wiped out but your brain just won’t quit? You’re not alone. Most women juggle work, training, family, and life — and it feels like the day never really ends. That’s why Johan is breaking down the exact end-of-day ritual he uses (and teaches clients) to help you actually switch off, sleep better, and show up for what matters. In this episode, Johan gets real about why you’re exhausted but still wired at night, why most coaching isn’t just about food and workouts, and how a simple daily ritual can help you leave work at work. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your nervous system needs a clear “day is done” signalThe step-by-step EOD ritual: box breathing, tomorrow’s calendar, top 3 tasks, quick journalingHow reflecting on wins and effort helps you reset for tomorrowWhy your ritual doesn’t have to look like Johan’s — and how to make it your ownThe one action step you can start today to finally shut off your brain at night Want to learn more about coaching 1:1 and learn how the OCS Process can help you too, finally reach your long-term goals? DM "COACH" to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram now for a free Strategy Call! --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    29 min

  6. 23 FEB

    #206 - How to Read Your Meal Plan Like a Pro (And Stop Feeling Limited)

    Most meal plans feel more like a law than a template. And even when you follow them to a T, you still end up confused about what to eat, how much, or how to make it work for your life and goals. Let's fix that - In this week's episode, we break down how to read your meal plan like a pro - so you can take control of your nutrition instead of feeling trapped by rigid rules. You'll learn why meal plans are templates, not strict rulebooks, the four building blocks every meal needs, how to swap foods without losing progress (flexibility within structure), how meal plans can actually help you build intuitive eating habits, and much more. Meal plans (if you use them) should feel empowering, not limiting. And this episode will show you how. --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    28 min

  7. 19 JAN

    #205 - What I'd Do If My Diet Already Fell Apart Two Weeks Into 2026

    If two weeks into 2026, your diet already fell apart, let’s clear something up right away: You cannot fail a 6–12+ month journey in a few weeks. What did happen is that you probably made the same fat loss mistakes most people make every January. Going too aggressive. Cutting too hard. Doing more cardio. Ignoring sleep and stress. Relying on motivation to carry you through real life. And those mistakes backfire every single time. In today’s episode, you'll learn exactly what I’d do instead. We’ll talk about why rushing fat loss is the fastest way to stall it, why exercise isn’t for “burning fat,” why structure beats motivation, why sleep and stress matter more than most people want to admit, and the one skill almost everyone skips that actually determines whether you succeed long-term. Got questions? DM me at @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/ --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    17 min

  8. 29/12/2025

    #204 - Christmas Didn’t Ruin Your Progress, But Spiraling After WILL

    In this episode, Johan breaks down why so many people feel frustrated, bloated, and ready to “start over” after the holidays - and why that reaction is what actually causes weight regain year after year. You’ll learn how a few days of eating more don’t meaningfully change body fat, how most post-Christmas weight gain is just water, food, and sodium, and most importantly, how guilt, panic, and restriction do far more damage than Christmas dinners ever will Johan also shares exactly what his clients did differently this year - and why they maintained their weight and measurements (or even improved them), without tracking, restricting, or stressing. This episode is your reminder that you didn’t mess anything up, and that you don’t need a harder reset or stricter diet going into the new year. Instead, you need perspective, better expectations, structure, and a system that works in real life - especially when things aren’t perfect. DM Johan on Instagram with any questions >>> https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/ --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

    26 min
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Welcome to the Talking Nutrition podcast, where you'll learn about nutrition, fitness, mindset, and other topics related to health and self-development every week. Hosted by Johan Vesters, brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems.

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  • Creator
    Johan Vesters
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Talking Nutrition
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