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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

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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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Rewriting the Brain for Freedom & Performance, with “The Mind Architect” Peter Crone

February 20, 2025 • Todd Vande Hei • Season 3 • Episode 7

Most people don’t simply live their lives—they live out the stories going on in their minds. On this week’s episode of Health Is A Skill, Todd sits down with “The Mind Architect”, Peter Crone, to dive into how deeply ingrained subconscious beliefs drive behavior and limit potential. Peter shares how he helps elite athletes, executives, and everyday individuals break free from fear, stress, and self-imposed constraints.

Together the two discuss the difference between reactive and responsive living, the power of curiosity, and why true success requires trust, patience, and humility. Peter also explores the profound impact mindset has on health, healing, and longevity, arguing that shifting perspectives can be the key to dissolving anxiety and even improving physical well-being.

If you’re feeling stuck in repetitive cycles—whether in your career, relationships, or personal health—this episode will challenge you to reconsider the way you see the world and yourself.

Learn more about Peter on his website: https://www.petercrone.com/.

Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com

Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health

CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Illusion of Stress and Control
03:30 Todd’s Transformational Moment with Peter
06:12 How Mental Narratives Shape Reality
09:38 The Two Biggest Mental Barriers for Elite Performers
12:35 How Mindset Affects Aging and Flexibility
17:00 Rethinking Anxiety: The Power of Perception
19:40 Can Mindset Alone Heal Disease?
23:41 The Body as a Self-Healing Pharmacy
26:43 Acceptance vs. Resistance in High Performance
30:17 Breaking Free from Stuck Patterns
34:32 The Power of Trust, Patience, and Delegation
40:49 Embracing Impermanence for a More Fulfilling Life
49:25 Advice to a Younger Self