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

October 23, 2025 • Todd Vande Hei • Season 4 • Episode 26

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 are using exosomes to help the body regenerate, not just repair.

In this conversation, they discuss:

What exosomes really are and how they function as the powerful “messengers” of stem cells.
How inflammation acts as the body’s signal, guiding exosomes directly to damaged tissue for targeted healing.
Breakthroughs in hair restoration and tissue repair, including how a single microneedling treatment can stimulate regrowth.
Safety and precision — why Chimera’s products have zero contamination and zero adverse events.
The future of anti-aging, from reversing gray hair to improving HRV and energy through exosome IVs.
Todd’s own experience, including an immediate emotional and physiological response that doubled his HRV.

Whether you’re fascinated by longevity science or simply curious about the next frontier of health, this episode brings clarity to one of medicine’s most exciting breakthroughs — and a glimpse into a future where we can teach the body how to heal itself.

⚡ Final Takeaway: The next evolution of medicine isn’t about managing decline — it’s about activating regeneration.

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Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being.

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We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols.

Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal health encompasses ten key aspects, which...