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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

Fat Loss & Diet, with Geoff Samson

January 16, 2025 • Todd Vande Hei • Season 3 • Episode 2

Being that it’s the beginning of a new year, we’re continuing our conversation on the best ways to lose fat as we start off 2025! Today Todd is joined by Stark’s registered dietician, Geoff Samson. Geoff is an expert in all things fat loss and the foods you need to eat (and not eat!) to achieve your goals.

On today’s episode, Todd invites Geoff to share some of that expertise: weighing in on many of the common mistakes he sees people making when trying to lose fat, the best foods to eat (and some to avoid) for fat loss, and why food can (and should!) still be enjoyable even if you’re working to achieve your goals. Todd ends the episode with a rapid fire series of questions for Geoff, asking him everything from his favorite cheat meal to the most bizarre weight loss trend he’s seen in practice.

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

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

CHAPTERS

00:00 Rethinking Nutrition: Beyond Chicken and Broccoli
07:33 Understanding Fat Loss: Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
14:46 The Role of Liquid Calories in Diet
22:30 Debunking Food Myths: Good vs. Bad Foods
24:56 The Evolution of Taste: Adapting to Healthier Choices
27:53 The Evolution of Taste and Palate Adaptation
31:11 Navigating Diet Trends: Tools for Success
38:21 The Ripple Effect of Nutrition on Energy and Health
40:46 Breaking Free from Emotional and Stress Eating
49:27 Rapid Fire: Nutrition Trends and Personal Favorites