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. 1d ago

    #217 - The 5 Thyroid Markers I Actually Look At (Not Just TSH)

    If your doctor has told you your thyroid looks fine but you don't feel fine, this episode is for you. Johan breaks down a real client case where a "normal" lab result missed autoimmune thyroid disease for a year and a half, and walks through the exact markers, ranges, and lifestyle factors that actually explain how your thyroid is functioning. In this episode: 00:00 - Why "my labs are normal" doesn't mean your thyroid is actually fine08:30 - A client with no menstrual cycle for 18 months, and the labs that finally explained why19:49 - Two clients who brought autoimmune conditions into remission through nutrition and lifestyle21:53 - What "normal" actually means on a lab report versus what's functionally optimal32:57 - The 5 thyroid markers to ask for, and what each one does (TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3, TPOAB)39:37 - The diet and lifestyle factors that push your body toward reverse T3, including iodine, selenium, stress, and undereating42:06 - Building your own toolkit: Dutch tests, GI maps, and why trends matter more than a single lab result **Free resource: The Thyroid Decoder** Johan just released a free guide and symptoms quiz built to help you make sense of your own thyroid labs and symptoms - what's high, what's low, and what it actually means, plus a breakdown of the three factors behind Hashimoto's. If this episode sounded like you, start here: https://odysseycoachingsystems.co/thyroid-decoder This isn't medical advice, it's the questions to bring to the doctor who gives it. --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

  2. Jul 27

    #216 - Reverse Dieting: The Missing Half of Every Diet

    You lost the weight. Then, within a year, it came back. I hear this story constantly, and the diet itself usually wasn't the problem. The problem is that the diet ended. One day you're tracking everything, the next day you're on your own with a slower metabolism and zero plan. In this episode I walk you through the reverse diet, the half of the process almost nobody teaches. This is step 4 of my RESTORE Method, and it's the step that decides whether your results last. In this episode: - Why regain after a diet is a process failure, never a willpower failure - What a reverse diet actually is: calories climbing week by week while weight holds - How metabolic adaptation reverses, so you eat more than you have in years - Why the industry sells the weight loss but never the exit ramp - How we run reverses at OCS: small weekly increases, mostly carbs, heavy mindset coaching - Why I reverse clients into summer maintenance before vacation season hits Real client example: Kristine messaged me when we started her reverse: "I'm scared of going back. I trust you 100% but I don't trust myself completely yet." Four weeks in, calories are up from 1,365 to 1,900, weight is stable, and her waist measurement was down. Read about her reverse diet here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaM2yoAlVqg/ FREE calorie calculator. Want to know your real maintenance calorie range, or fat loss/muscle gain targets? Click here: https://odysseycoachingsystems.co/tdee-calculator  --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

  3. Jul 10

    #215 - Your Roadmap From Root Cause to Resilience

    We're back! After a short break to finish two big projects (a brand new client app and a fully revamped website), Talking Nutrition returns with a big one: the introduction of the RESTORE Method. This is the 2.0 version of the OCS Process, and the exact roadmap Johan takes his clients through, from root cause to resilience. In this episode, Johan walks through all 7 phases of the RESTORE Method step by step: Reveal, Establish, Solve, Transform, Own, Rebuild, and Embody. You'll hear real client stories (including autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's and ulcerative colitis going into remission), why internal health always comes before external results, and a full tour of the free tools on the new website, from the Gut Repair Blueprint symptom assessment to the updated TDEE calculator. Want to learn more about 1:1 coaching and how the RESTORE Method can help you finally reach your long-term goals?  DM "COACH" to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram for a free Discovery Call. --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

  4. Apr 27

    #214 - Men vs Women: Nutrition & Training

    Most advice for women online is some version of "cycle sync your macros & training". But, what do men and women really need to do differently to reach their goals? Here's what I've actually seen work with 400+ clients (mostly women) over the last 6 years: most of that advice is noise. Especially if you're on birth control. In this episode I break down the real differences (and the surprising similarities) between men and women when it comes to nutrition and training. No influencer hacks, seed cycling, or cycle syncing. Just what I actually do with my clients. You'll learn: Why cycle syncing mostly goes out the window if you're on birth control, and what to focus on insteadThe universal habits that drive results for both men and women, and the parts that actually need to be individualizedHow I use symptoms like energy, hunger and mood to dial in a plan, instead of defaulting to generic adviceWhy "find what works for you" is the wrong framing, and what to do insteadAnd a lot more. If you want to stop guessing and start building what actually works for you as an individual, and you're curious how 1:1 coaching and the OCS Process can help you get there, DM "COACH" to @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram for a free Discovery Call. --- Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems @johanvesters_ocs on Instagram www.odysseycoachingsystems.co johan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

  5. Apr 20

    #213 - Gut Dysbiosis - When Your Microbiome Is Out of Balance

    Feeling bloated, foggy, skin breaking out, or reacting to foods you used to tolerate? Your gut bacteria might be out of balance. What if the issue isn’t just what you’re eating, but who’s living inside you? In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan breaks down gut dysbiosis - what happens when your microbiome turns chaotic, why it matters for your digestion, mood, skin, and cravings, and how to actually restore balance without falling for probiotic hype or endless supplement stacks. Gut health isn’t about killing off “bad bugs” or popping random probiotics. It’s about restoring your internal ecosystem, one simple step at a time. You’ll learn: Why gut dysbiosis isn’t just “bad bacteria” but a loss of balance and diversityThe real-life symptoms that show up when your gut ecosystem is off (think bloating, skin issues, brain fog, food sensitivities)The 5R Framework for reversing dysbiosis step by step — so you stop guessing and start healingAnd much more Want 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

  6. Apr 13

    #212 - Why Under-Eating Is a Problem (Even If Fat Loss Is the Goal)

    Ever feel like you’re barely eating, but the scale won’t budge - or worse, you’re losing energy, muscle, and your sanity? If you’ve tried slashing calories, skipping meals, or living on salads and protein shakes, it’s time for a better approach... In this episode, Johan breaks down why under-eating is actually holding you back from fat loss, not speeding it up. You’ll learn the two most common ways women get stuck in the low-calorie trap, what really happens to your metabolism, and how to finally make progress without feeling miserable. You’ll learn: Why living on low calories backfires: slower metabolism, hormone issues, muscle loss, and moreThe real reason “eating less” leads to cravings, binges, and the endless Monday restartHow eating more (the right way) actually helps you lose fat and keep it offAnd much moreWant 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

  7. Apr 6

    #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

  8. Mar 30

    #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

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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
    218
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Talking Nutrition
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