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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Todd Vande Hei

65 episodes

2 days ago

In this solo episode, Todd Vande Hei breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in health optimization: men and women are biologically different — right down to how their cells process food. Yet most diets, supplements, and pharmaceutical recommendations are designed for men. Drawing on over a decade of data from Stark’s health optimization clinics, Todd explains how women’s nutritional needs shift not only across their lifespan but throughout the month — and how to align your nutrition, t...

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In this solo episode, Todd Vande Hei breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in health optimization: men and women are biologically different — right down to how their cells process food. Yet most diets, supplements, and pharmaceutical recommendations are designed for men. Drawing on over a decade of data from Stark’s health optimization clinics, Todd explains how women’s nutritional needs shift not only across their lifespan but throughout the month — and how to align your nutrition, t...

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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Why Women and Men Need Different Nutrition for Optimal Health

In this solo episode, Todd Vande Hei breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in health optimization: men and women are biologically different — right down to how their cells process food. Yet most diets, supplements, and pharmaceutical recommendations are designed for men. Drawing on over a decade of data from Stark’s health optimization clinics, Todd explains how women’s nutritional needs shift not only across their lifespan but throughout the month — and how to align your nutrition, t...

2 days ago

14 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Strong on Purpose — Reclaiming Masculinity, Strength & Meaning

Episode Description In this solo episode, Todd Vande Hei tackles a deeply personal and cultural topic: masculinity—what it means, how we’ve lost touch with it, and why rebuilding it matters for the health of men, families, and communities. From declining testosterone levels to the epidemic of disconnection and anxiety among young men, Todd explores how society’s shift away from physicality, discipline, and risk-taking has left a generation without purpose. But he also shares a path forward—ro...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Regeneration, Not Repair – Dr. Duncan Ross on Exosomes, Longevity & the Future of Healing

In this episode, Todd Vande Hei sits down with Dr. Duncan Ross, founder of Chimera Labs, one of the pioneers behind exosome science and regenerative medicine. Together, they unpack what exosomes are, how they work, and why they’re redefining what’s possible for healing, recovery, and human longevity. Todd opens the episode with his signature introduction — sharing his own path from vegan to carnivore, from biohacking to hormone optimization — before diving deep into how Dr. Ross and his team ...

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

The Calmness of Strength – Brett Jones on Emotional Resilience, Confidence & Mastery

In this episode, Todd sits down with renowned strength coach Brett Jones of StrongFirst to explore how physical strength training becomes a pathway to emotional strength, confidence, and mastery — both in and out of the gym. They discuss: • The emotional benefits of strength training — how confidence, courage, and self-trust grow through consistent practice. • The psychology of capability — why learning to lift translates into handling life’s heavier challenges. • Training the nervous system...

3 weeks ago

44 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Evacuating 63 Families from Israel – Dean Stott on Leadership, Courage & Connection in Crisis

When crisis strikes, most people run from danger — Dean Stott runs toward it. A former Tier One Special Forces operator turned humanitarian, Stott has led evacuations from war zones across the globe — from Afghanistan and Libya to Israel. In this powerful conversation, he sits down with Todd to unpack the mindset, planning, and humanity behind saving lives under pressure. They discuss: • October 7th, 2023 — entering Israel as war broke out, and how Dean mobilized a global network to help fam...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Fog to Focus: Regan Phillips on Reclaiming Strength, Clarity & Confidence in Midlife

In this heartfelt conversation, Todd sits down with longtime Stark student and CASA OC leader Regan Phillips to unpack a candid, hopeful journey through perimenopause—brain fog, joint pain, weight changes, and the moment everything turned around through smart training, sleep, nutrition, and evidence-based HRT. They discuss: Feeling like a stranger in your own body — brain fog, joint pain, and shifts in weight and mood.The power of HRT — overcoming fear, misinformation, and finding clarity aga...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Plaquex IVs Explained: Choline, Endothelium & Blood Pressure with Dr. Alice Nguyen

What actually happens when you infuse phosphatidylcholine (Plaquex)? Dr. Alice Nguyen breaks down the cell-level mechanics—how repairing membranes and supporting the endothelium can influence blood pressure, brain recovery post-stroke, and overall cardiovascular health. We also get into choline from food (eggs, liver), omega-3/omega-6 balance, environmental toxins like mercury, and where Plaquex fits alongside lifestyle, hormones, and conventional lipid-lowering meds. Todd shares his own case...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Sunlight to Sulforaphane – Todd’s Fall Health Trends Breakdown

In this solo episode, Todd tackles the top trending conversations in health and longevity for Fall 2025. From circadian rhythm “microdosing sunlight” to the surprising new shift in cardio research, he shares what’s hype, what’s real, and how he’s applying it all at Stark. Todd covers: • Microdosing sunlight to regulate circadian rhythm, melatonin, cortisol, and hormone health. • Zone 2 vs. aerobic intervals — why intervals may boost compliance and VO₂ max faster. • Sulforaphane 2.0 for targe...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Todd’s No-BS Guide: Glutes, GLP-1s & Longevity Levers

CEO of Stark, Todd Vande Hei, goes solo and distills the practices he actually uses: how to make every lift a glute exercise, how to leverage GLP-1s without sacrificing muscle, why Zone 2 should be a tool (not a religion), when to prefer heat over cold, the simplest way to use creatine for body and brain, and how to lower your exposure to microplastics/PFAS without losing your mind. He closes with a pocket-ready 6-point setup checklist you can apply on every rep. Not medical advice. Todd shar...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Martial Arts to Menopause: Dr. Alice Explains the Real Foundations of Longevity

Dr. Alice Nguyen has never stopped moving. From martial arts competitions in her twenties to strength training through medical school, she’s built a philosophy of health that blends functional medicine, hormone optimization, and the overlooked fundamentals of movement. In this conversation with Todd, Alice unpacks: Why strength and power training are essential for women to counteract sarcopenia and “powerpenia.”How early mentors shifted her toward functional medicine, clean nutrition, and pro...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Rewild Your Feet, Rewild Your Life – Nicholas Charlier’s Mission for Natural Movement

When Nicholas Charlier, co-founder of Vivobarefoot’s VivoHealth platform, talks about “rewilding your feet,” he’s not just promoting a shoe — he’s describing a path back to how the human body was designed to move. Over the last 13 years, Nicholas has built global wellness programs, cultivated health professional networks, and championed natural movement through community initiatives across the Wellness & Outdoor industry. In this conversation, Nicholas tells Todd: Why 200,000 sensory inpu...

2 months ago

51 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Scale Obsession to Strength – Jaclyn’s Autoimmune Comeback Story

When joint pain and fatigue nearly took her off her feet, Jaclyn discovered she was facing rheumatoid arthritis—triggered after COVID—and a future of possible bone erosion and loss of mobility. Instead of letting the diagnosis define her, she rebuilt her life through strength training, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to movement. In this conversation, Jaclyn tells Todd: How Perimenopause, COVID, and Autoimmune Symptoms Collided to Create a Health CrisisWhy Shifting f...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From 45 Shots a Day to Sober Strength Coach – Colton Danz’s Stark Recovery

Colton Danz was the picture of discipline on the outside—an elite strength coach with single-digit body fat, running eight classes a day. But behind closed doors, he was consuming 45 shots of vodka daily, hiding tremors, neuropathy, and shame. When the drinking nearly killed him, Colton chose something far harder than alcohol: the truth. In this raw and revealing conversation, Colton tells Todd: How High-Functioning Alcoholism Almost Destroyed His Body—and CareerWhat Rehab Taught Him About Eg...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Comfort Is the Enemy – Csaba Lucas on Oxygen, Exosomes, and the Mental War for Health

Csaba Lucas wasn’t just building wellness companies—he was testing their limits on himself. When low immunity and poor labs disrupted his health, the President of Hyperion Motors and General Partner at CerraCap North turned to the tools he trusted most: hyperbaric oxygen, exosomes, NAD, and the ancient value of discomfort. The transformation? Recharged energy, normalized labs, deepened recovery—and renewed clarity. With three decades of leadership across AI ventures, elite fitness, and human ...

3 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Diagnosis to Direction – Rachelle Ramiro on Rebuilding Her Body from the Inside Out

When Rachelle Ramiro was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in her early 30s, her first thought was: “I’ll figure it out.” But what followed was more than just a health protocol. It was a complete rewiring of how she viewed time, energy, productivity—and herself. In this intimate and eye-opening conversation, Rachelle sits down with Todd inside a 4-person hyperbaric chamber to unpack: How catching multiple myeloma early changed everything—and how she knew something was wrong before her doctors d...

3 months ago

36 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Drew Valentine’s Journey to Elite Health by Age 29

When 26-year-old yoga teacher and personal trainer Drew Valentine arrived at Stark, he seemed like the picture of health—lean, athletic, and mindful. But underneath the surface, his testosterone was dangerously low, his protein intake was inadequate, and he was unknowingly undernourished and underpowered. Three years later, Andrew has redefined what "healthy" looks and feels like—achieving elite body composition, peak mental clarity, and strength that matches his mobility. In this conversatio...

4 months ago

41 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From 450 Pounds to 10% Body Fat – John Taylor

When entertainment executive and former touring musician John Taylor found himself at 450 pounds, depressed, breathless, and ashamed, he knew something had to change. Years of food addiction, alcohol dependency, and extreme dieting had left him broken—and despite trying everything from rehab to running marathons, nothing stuck. Then, he stopped chasing perfection and started practicing self-forgiveness. What followed was a complete transformation: 10% body fat, restored metabolic health, and ...

4 months ago

59 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Be Savage, Not Average – Craig Harper’s Playbook for Out-Training Multiple Myeloma

When 61-year-old executive Craig Harper heard the words “incurable blood cancer,” his oncologist told him there was nothing he could do except wait for chemo. Craig refused to roll over. Instead, he doubled-down on strength, mobility and metabolic health—dropping to 9 % body-fat, hiking 15 k weighted steps a day and surfing every chance he gets. In this conversation Craig tells Todd: Why proactive lab work at Stark caught his multiple myeloma earlyHow “body optimization” (not bodybuilding) be...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Minimalist Muscle & Mobility with Brett Jones

StrongFirst Master Instructor Brett Jones trains on just five kettlebell moves—cleans, presses, squats, swings and get-ups—but keeps making progress because he “minds the gap.” In this episode Brett shows Todd how screening ankles, hips and T-spine first, then adding a five-minute ground warm-up, fixes hidden leaks that stall strength. You’ll learn why nasal breathing balances your nervous system, how minimalist shoes fire up foot-to-glute power, and why Turkish Get-Ups are insurance against ...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Meds & Merlot to Macros & Muscle: Alison Wayne at 55

Ten years ago Alison Wayne measured health by the bathroom scale and a nightly glass of wine. Today the 55-year-old mom of three rings PR bells, sleeps migraine-free and wears two sizes smaller while weighing 20 lbs more. Host Todd Vande Hei digs into the mindset shifts, nutrition hacks and family dynamics that rewrote Alison’s future — and why she now sees her 50s as the launchpad, not the slowdown. Key Points Reactive → Proactive health – why “not sick” isn’t “healthy.”Protein as Nature’s...

5 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes