Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Todd Vande Hei
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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei Podcast

Welcome to the Health is a Skill podcast with host Todd Vande Hei! Todd is the CEO of Stark, which exists to change the future of health and fitness in the communities they serve. For the last 15 years, Todd has been on a journey to discover what it means to be in a state of peak health. After suffering from a series of seizures and being diagnosed with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation in his early 30’s, Todd decided it was time to make a change. Those changes fell into one of four categories: lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. But the biggest thing Todd learned through it all? Health is a skill. You’re not born with it, like some would like you to believe, and it isn’t acquired by simply buying another product or starting that new diet. Health is something you can create for yourself, and over time it is possible to attain peak health.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Orthopedic Health w/ Bryce Turner

    Orthopedic health—our ability to move our bodies well and often—affects nearly every other function of our health, from sleep and nutrition to stress and digestion and everything in between. That’s why we’re spending this whole episode of Health is a Skill breaking down exactly what orthopedic health is and how to incorporate it into our health toolkit. As always, Todd opens with his own take on the topic—giving us an overview of his own orthopedic health journey and the ways focusing on this area have improved his health—before diving into a conversation with today’s guest, Bryce Turner.  Bryce is the owner of Beach Fitness and ELDOA USA, a certified exercise coach, and certified holistic lifestyle coach. Together Todd and Bryce get right into it—breaking down what ELDOA (Elongation Longitudinaux Avec Decoaption Osteo Articulaire) exercise is and why it’s so vital to orthopedic health, the role hydration plays in joint health, the process of re-architecturing someone’s body, and some of Bryce’s most memorable patient outcomes. The episode wraps up with Bryce sharing the top three things everyone should be doing to enhance their orthopedic health.  Follow Bryce on Instagram @beachbryce or check out his page on ELDOA USA here: https://eldoausa.com/trainer/bryce-turner/  Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health   CHAPTERS00:00 The Interconnectedness of Orthopedic Health and Overall Well-being03:24 The Benefits of Improving Orthopedic Health15:25 The Aldo Method: Creating Space in Joints for Better Orthopedic Health26:02 The Impact of Stress on Orthopedic Health29:22 Changing Perspective and Re-architecting the Body for Improved Orthopedic Health32:09 The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Orthopedic Health32:39 The Importance of a Clean Diet and Proper Hydration39:20 Understanding Hydration and Tissue Health43:08 Choosing the Right Water and Avoiding Plastic Bottles45:31 Quantifying Water Intake for Optimal Hydration50:11 Scheduling Water Intake to Avoid Sleep Disruption51:07 Self-Treatment and Self-Care for Orthopedic Health53:58 Success Stories: Improving Health through Nutrition and Hydration59:33 Building a Supportive Healthcare Team

    1h 5m

  2. SEP 5

    Gut Health w/ Dr. Paul Anderson

    Dr. Paul Anderson is back on the show this week, this time talking all about gut health and how to optimize our gut through lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Todd’s own health changed when he cut out gluten and found chronic symptoms like headaches and joint pain were no longer plaguing him. For this episode Todd invites Dr. Anderson to introduce us to the basics of gut health—diving into the brain-gut axis, probiotics versus prebiotics, the dangers of antibiotics, and tests anyone can do to determine what’s irritating their gut. The two close out their conversation by looking at steps we can all take to optimize our gut health. The gut is truly the beginning and end of so many health problems, but working towards a healthy gut doesn’t have to be impossible. Gut health is a skill you can acquire and master if equipped with the right knowledge and tools. Learn more about Dr. Anderson and his practice on his website: https://dranow.com/. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health  CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview03:19 The Impact of Gut Health on Nutrient Absorption05:38 The Connection Between Gut Health and Joint Health07:03 Gut Health and its Influence on Mental Well-being08:32 The Role of Gut Health in Cardiovascular Health09:31 Gut Health and Muscle Building10:58 Hormone Regulation and Gut Health14:44 Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis20:23 The Negative Effects of Gluten on Gut Health21:21 Maintaining a Healthy Gut for Optimal Well-being25:36 The Impact of Agriculture and Chemical Additives on Gut Health27:04 The Gut's Ability to Heal Itself32:58 The Role of Antibiotics in Gut Health36:44 The Importance of Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods40:05 Using Stool Tests to Determine Gut Health43:01 Achieving Optimal Gut Health

    52 min

  3. AUG 29

    Hormones, Specifically Women's Hormones w/ Dr. Gordon Gunn

    Dr. Gordon Gunn joins Todd for this week’s Health is a Skill podcast to talk all things hormones, specifically women’s hormones. There are millions of hormones in our bodies, and they all perform different functions to regulate our emotions, body composition, and sex drive, but postmenopausal women may be the most difficult to treat demographic when it comes to hormone regulation.  Dr. Gunn has been practicing medicine for 50 years now, and is considered an expert when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, specifically in postmenopausal women. During their conversation Todd and Dr. Gunn cover the history of menopause in the healthcare system, the botched 2002 study that led to our tainted view on using estrogen to treat postmenopausal women, and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. No matter which demographic you fall into, we can all benefit from learning more about hormone replacement therapy and incorporating it into our health toolkit.  Learn more about Dr. Gunn and his practice on his website: https://gordongunnmd.com/  Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health   CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Importance of Estrogen08:40 The History of Hormone Replacement Therapy19:50 The Flawed Study and Misconceptions27:32 Barriers to Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Need for Education

    38 min

  4. AUG 22

    Nutrients w/ Alice Nguyen NMD & Amir Mofidi

    Today on the show Todd is joined by the two people who helped transform his body from a nutrient-perspective: Alice Nguyen and Amir Mofidi. Alice serves as the head of naturopathic medicine at Stark, while Amir leads their personal branding. Together Alice and Amir have helped Todd rebuild his body composition from the ground up by focusing on the nutrients he consumes and how they affect his body composition, body fat percentage, and energy levels. These two are experts when it comes to what we put into our bodies and how our bodies absorb those nutrients. Together with Todd they break down what exactly micronutrients and macronutrients are and how they affect the body, concrete ways to improve your health from a nutrition standpoint, and the benefits and dangers of meat (and what exactly “meat” means today). The conversation wraps up with Alice and Amir sharing their no. 1 pieces of advice for individuals wanting to optimize their health by being more conscious about what they eat. We are what we consume, but we can choose to be informed about how those nutrient choices are affecting our overall health and wellbeing. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health  CHAPTERS00:00 The Confusion Around Nutrition Sciences02:52 The Importance of Measuring and Tracking Nutrition04:19 The Impact of Nutrients on Joint Health05:45 Nutrients and Mental Well-being06:15 The Role of Nutrients in Energy Production08:10 Muscle Synthesis and the Importance of Macronutrients09:10 Cardiovascular Health and the Role of Nutrients10:09 Nutrients and Sleep, Recovery, and Stress Management11:35 Detoxification and the Role of Nutrients13:02 Gut Health and the Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods21:32 The Challenges in Obtaining Nutrient-Dense Foods22:27 The Impact of Soil Quality on Nutrient Content24:20 The Disconnect Between People and the Food They Consume24:49 Challenges and Misconceptions in Nutrition Compliance25:18 The Debate: Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Alternatives30:42 The Impact of Nutrition on Insulin Sensitivity and Muscle Protein Synthesis44:25 The Complex Relationship Between Nutrition and Hormones, Gut Health, and Chronic Diseases

    49 min

  5. AUG 15

    Detoxification w/ Dr. Paul Anderson

    For this week’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd sits down with Dr. Paul Anderson to talk all things detoxification. A lot of us might think that we don’t need to do much to detoxify, since our bodies are pretty good at that process naturally. But given the amount of chemicals that have been introduced into our environments in the last 70-100 years—through everything from personal care products to drinking water—we’re being exposed to more toxins than ever before. Dr. Anderson and Todd discuss what you need to know when it comes to making detoxification part of your health toolkit. A well-known educator and clinician in naturopathic and integrative medicine, Dr. Anderson is an expert when it comes to detoxifying our bodies and getting them back to peak health. Together he and Todd go over why toxins are so prevalent in today’s world, some key ways we can remove or avoid toxins, and how to naturally detoxify through methods like exercise, diet, and saunas. The two finish up the episode by discussing Todd’s own journey of removing toxins from his environment and the results he’s experienced. Learn more about Dr. Anderson and his practice on his website: https://dranow.com/. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health  CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview02:52 Detoxification and its Impact on Health09:38 Toxicity and Chronic Illness23:23 The Role of Colorful Fruits and Vegetables in Detoxification29:06 Glutathione and Other Supports for Detoxification40:31 Sources of Toxins and Managing High Toxic Loads45:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

    46 min

  6. AUG 8

    Cardiovascular Health w/ Dr. Jack Wolfson

    On this week’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd is breaking down cardiovascular health, and why this aspect of our health is so important. For most of us, cardiovascular health is something we don’t necessarily think about, unless we have poor cardiovascular health, like high blood pressure. But cardiovascular health impacts the rest of your health as well, and, if optimized, can transform your life for the better. Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board certified cardiologist who has turned to functional methods—versus pharmaceuticals—to become the nation's no. 1 natural heart doctor, is Todd’s guest today. Together Todd and Dr. Wolfson discuss the pervasiveness of pharmaceuticals used to “fix” cardiovascular health, the health problems people don’t always associate with poor heart health, and the practical steps we can all take to improve this area of our lives. Thinking well, eating well, and living well can truly transform your cardiovascular health from the inside out, eliminating the need for drugs that simply mask the problem instead of fixing it, and ultimately result in a longer, healthier, more enjoyable life. To learn more about Dr. Wolfson and his work visit https://naturalheartdoctor.com/. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com    Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health  CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview02:24 The Comprehensive Impact of Cardiovascular Health06:14 The Overlooked Factors in Traditional Approaches to Heart Health08:41 The Limitations of Pharmaceutical Drugs for Heart Conditions20:42 The Importance of Healthy Relationships and Supportive Communities

    37 min

  7. AUG 1

    Body Composition & The Difference Between Health and Fitness | Amir Mofidi

    Todd is joined by Stark’s director of personal training, Amir Mofidi. Amir has been in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years, and during that time he’s acquired an eclectic and diverse body of knowledge, including on the topic of today’s episode: body composition. America has a severe body composition problem. We don’t know what a healthy body composition percentage even looks like, most people don’t have access to a good way to measure it, and our sedentary lifestyles do nothing but disrupt whatever progress we try to make. Together Amir and Todd encourage listeners to invest in measuring their body composition—using that as a starting point to achieve their health goals. They wrap up their conversation by outlining the ideal body composition percentages for males and females, giving listeners concrete goals to shoot for as they take this aspect of their personal health and turn it into a skill. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:52 The Difference Between Health and Fitness03:19 The Importance of Body Composition for Health06:14 The Impact of Body Composition on Cardiovascular Health07:39 The Role of Body Composition in Strength and Hormonal Balance09:38 The Connection Between Body Composition and Detoxification10:35 The Influence of Body Composition on Gut Health11:03 The Effect of Body Composition on Mental Health15:26 The Challenges of Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Composition19:45 The Importance of Accurate Measurement of Body Composition26:37 The Significance of Lean Muscle Mass for Body Composition

    32 min

  8. AUG 1

    The Wheel of Health & Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Living

    Welcome to the Health is a Skill podcast with host Todd Vande Hei! Todd is the CEO of Stark, which exists to change the future of health and fitness in the communities they serve. For the last 15 years, Todd has been on a journey to discover what it means to be in a state of peak health. After suffering from a series of seizures and being diagnosed with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation in his early 30’s, Todd decided it was time to make a change. Those changes fell into one of four categories: lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. But the biggest thing Todd learned through it all? Health is a skill. You’re not born with it, like some would like you to believe, and it isn’t acquired by simply buying another product or starting that new diet. Health is something you can create for yourself, and over time it is possible to attain peak health. On this first episode of Health is a Skill, Todd introduces us to the Wheel of Health, a tool he and his team use to holistically transform an individual’s health from the inside out. Todd walks listeners through his own experiences using the Wheel, and how, over time, each healthy choice he’s made—from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management—have built on each other to get Todd to the state of peak health he enjoys now. Wherever you’re at in your own health journey—just starting out, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to improve an area or two—Todd’s message is a hopeful one: health is a skill, not a goal, and it’s one you can acquire with the right tools. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health CHAPTERS:00:00 Health is a Skill03:20 The Beauty of Children's Health10:08 Mastering the Skills of Health18:20 The Impact of Lifestyle on Health23:02 Epigenetics: Lifestyle and Genetic Expression25:29 Understanding the Wheel of Health and its Interconnectedness30:43 The Power of Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress Management32:41 The Impact of Health on Orthopedic Issues41:55 The Connection Between Mental Well-being and Physical Health45:48 Striving for Peak Health and Beauty48:43 Unwinding Health Issues and Improving Well-being

    51 min

  9. JUL 17

    Coming Soon! The Health As A Skill Podcast!!

    Welcome to the Health is a Skill podcast with host Todd Vande Hei! Todd is the CEO of Stark, which exists to change the future of health and fitness in the communities they serve. For the last 15 years, Todd has been on a journey to discover what it means to be in a state of peak health. After suffering from a series of seizures and being diagnosed with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation in his early 30’s, Todd decided it was time to make a change. Those changes fell into one of four categories: lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. But the biggest thing Todd learned through it all? Health is a skill. You’re not born with it, like some would like you to believe, and it isn’t acquired by simply buying another product or starting that new diet. Health is something you can create for yourself, and over time it is possible to attain peak health.

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Welcome to the Health is a Skill podcast with host Todd Vande Hei! Todd is the CEO of Stark, which exists to change the future of health and fitness in the communities they serve. For the last 15 years, Todd has been on a journey to discover what it means to be in a state of peak health. After suffering from a series of seizures and being diagnosed with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation in his early 30’s, Todd decided it was time to make a change. Those changes fell into one of four categories: lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. But the biggest thing Todd learned through it all? Health is a skill. You’re not born with it, like some would like you to believe, and it isn’t acquired by simply buying another product or starting that new diet. Health is something you can create for yourself, and over time it is possible to attain peak health.

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    Todd Vande Hei
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
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    © 2024 Todd Vande Hei

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