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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMagnesium, Stress & Performance — Why This Mineral Might Be the Missing PieceIn this episode, Todd Vande Hei sits back down with “the magnesium guy,” Dr. Robert Fredrickson, to go deeper into one of the most underrated levers in health optimization: magnesium.Dr. Fredrickson explains why magnesium isn’t just a lab value to glance at — it’s a central regulator of stress, sleep, hormones, cardiovascular health, and performance. He shares how he personally needs ~1,000 mg per day to stay in balance as a high-output entrepreneur, clinician, dad, and coach, and why most people are dramatically underestimating their true needs.In this episode, they cover:• Why magnesium is...
2025-12-1139 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStrong on Purpose, Part 3 — Purpose, Discipline & Rebuilding Young MenIn the third and final part of his Young Men series, Todd Vande Hei shifts from diagnosis to strategy: how do we actually help boys become strong, grounded, purpose-driven men in a world of endless comfort and distraction?Building on parts one and two — where he unpacked culture’s confusion about masculinity and the biological/psychological damage modern life is doing to young men — Todd lays out a path forward centered on purpose, community, and disciplined living.In this episode, Todd covers:• Why purpose is the antidote to drifting, distraction, and quiet despair.• How to use...
2025-12-0418 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThriving Through Thanksgiving — Todd’s Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Without the SetbackIn this special Thanksgiving episode, Todd Vande Hei shares how to navigate the holiday season without derailing your health journey — and maybe even use it to get stronger.From practical nutrition strategies to mindset shifts, Todd reframes Thanksgiving as a metabolic and emotional opportunity, not a threat. Whether you’re hosting the feast, traveling, or just trying not to “start over in January,” this episode will help you find balance between discipline and joy.In this episode, Todd covers:Why Thanksgiving is more than one meal — and how to manage the “four-day challenge.”Training before the fea...
2025-11-2517 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiIs Your House Making You Sick? Mold, Mycotoxins & Heart Health with Dr. Jack WolfsonIn this episode, Todd sits down with cardiologist-turned-functional-medicine leader Dr. Jack Wolfson to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic disease: mold toxicity and water-damaged homes.Jack shares how discovering mold in his own multimillion-dollar house changed everything — from his family’s living situation (tents, concrete/steel/glass builds) to how he thinks about heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, hormones, and stubborn weight gain.Together, Todd and Jack explore why mold is so often missed by conventional medicine, why women tend to get sick first, and what you can actually do if you suspect your...
2025-11-2042 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStrong on Purpose, Part 2 — Young Men, Hormones & the Modern WorldIn part two of the Strong on Purpose series, Todd Vande Hei digs into what’s really happening to young men today — not just culturally, but biologically. Testosterone is crashing, motivation is fading, and more and more young men are drifting without purpose, buried under tech, porn, and ultra-processed food.Todd unpacks how modern lifestyle inputs — sleep, screens, stress, plastics, porn, and video games — are reshaping male hormones, mental health, and identity all at once. Then he lays out what parents, mentors, and leaders can actually do to help boys become strong, grounded men in a world that makes th...
2025-11-1322 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiWhy Women and Men Need Different Nutrition for Optimal HealthIn 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, training, and recovery with your body’s natural rhythm.In this episode, Todd covers:Why one-size-f...
2025-11-0614 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStrong on Purpose — Reclaiming Masculinity, Strength & MeaningEpisode DescriptionIn 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—rooted in strength, mentorship, and doing hard things.Todd covers:The decline of modern masculin...
2025-10-3027 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiRegeneration, Not Repair – Dr. Duncan Ross on Exosomes, Longevity & the Future of HealingIn 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...
2025-10-2329 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Calmness of Strength – Brett Jones on Emotional Resilience, Confidence & MasteryIn 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, not just the muscles — how good technique and patience build lasting strength.• Calm intensity and flow states — cultivating composure under pressure and using the breath...
2025-10-1644 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiEvacuating 63 Families from Israel – Dean Stott on Leadership, Courage & Connection in CrisisWhen 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 families escape.• From Special Forces to service, how his time in elite military units shaped his ability to lead th...
2025-10-0925 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Fog to Focus: Regan Phillips on Reclaiming Strength, Clarity & Confidence in MidlifeIn 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 again.Simple systems for success — walking more, sleeping better, eating more protein, and drinking less.Mindset over perfection — how changing frequency, not total...
2025-10-0236 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiPlaquex IVs Explained: Choline, Endothelium & Blood Pressure with Dr. Alice NguyenWhat 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: after ramping Plaquex frequency, his long-stubborn BP normalized within weeks.What we coverWhat phosphatidylcholine is and why the cell membrane/endothelium matter• Plaquex vs. food/supplement choline (and why...
2025-09-2526 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Sunlight to Sulforaphane – Todd’s Fall Health Trends BreakdownIn 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 targeted detox and cellular defense, plus how to actually apply it.• Muscle as the longevity organ — the endocrine role of myokines in aging.
2025-09-1819 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiTodd’s No-BS Guide: Glutes, GLP-1s & Longevity LeversCEO 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 shares principles used by Stark’s clinicians and his own experience....
2025-09-1150 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Martial Arts to Menopause: Dr. Alice Explains the Real Foundations of LongevityDr. 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 protein-forward eating.The hidden dangers of xenoestrogens in skincare, deodorants, cookware, and household products.Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is misunderstood—and how outdated studies still mi...
2025-09-0444 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiRewild Your Feet, Rewild Your Life – Nicholas Charlier’s Mission for Natural MovementWhen 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 inputs in your feet are the “control center” for human movementHow modern shoes dull sensory feedback, weaken posture, and invite painWhat “rewilding” means beyond footwear — and how it connects to nat...
2025-08-2151 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Scale Obsession to Strength – Jaclyn’s Autoimmune Comeback StoryWhen 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 from “Skinny” Goals to “Strong” Goals Changed Her Body and MindsetThe Role of Gluten and Dairy Elimination in Managing Her RA SymptomsHow Stress, Sleep, and E...
2025-08-1437 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom 45 Shots a Day to Sober Strength Coach – Colton Danz’s Stark RecoveryColton 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 Ego, Self-Loathing, and the Myth of ControlHow Vulnerability and Boundaries Became His Tools for ConnectionWhy Most Clients Don’t Even Enjoy...
2025-08-0735 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiComfort Is the Enemy – Csaba Lucas on Oxygen, Exosomes, and the Mental War for HealthCsaba 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 performance, Csaba brings a rare fusion of science, indigenous wisdom, and high-stakes business strategy to the conversation.In this episode, record...
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The Zandbergen ReportBart Zandbergen Talks About the Road to Peak Health with Todd Vande Hei of Stark HealthHost Bart Zandbergen welcomed the CEO of Stark Health into the studio, Todd Vande Hei, to discuss the journey to peak health. Stark 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, ex...
2025-07-3042 min
Break Free™Transformative Leadership and Health: Insights from Todd Vande Hei, StarkIn the latest episode of the Break Free Podcast, David Mansilla hosts Todd Vande Hei, the visionary leader behind Stark, a successful healthcare business focusing on preventive medicine. They delve into how Todd's unique background in carpet manufacturing and his unwavering dedication to optimal health have shaped Stark's innovative approach. Get ready to explore a profound conversation about how skills and leadership principles can create impactful cross-industry results.Here’s more about Todd Vande Hei:“I once believed I was destined for a life of sickness.In my early 30s, seizures, high blood pressure, and atrial fibr...
2025-07-3042 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Diagnosis to Direction – Rachelle Ramiro on Rebuilding Her Body from the Inside OutWhen 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 didWhy hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) became her recovery cornerstone for inflammation, sleep, and cellular resilienceHow exosomes, NAD, and s...
2025-07-2436 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiDrew Valentine’s Journey to Elite Health by Age 29When 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 conversation Drew tells Todd:How he raised his testosterone from the 200s to 700—without drugs.Why eating more—especially protein and carbs—actually helped him...
2025-07-1041 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom 450 Pounds to 10% Body Fat – John TaylorWhen 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 a grounded sense of joy.In this conversation John tells Todd:How process addiction kept him trapped in shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage.Why a spiritual approach—not...
2025-07-0359 min
The Doctor & The NurseMastering the Wheel of Health for Peak Performance | Todd Vande HeiTodd Vande Hei—CEO of Stark Health—joins David for the final episode of season 2, sharing his transformation from medical crisis in his 30s to top-tier health in his 50s. Todd outlines his game-changing “Wheel of Health” framework—designed to assess and optimize all key health domains—and explains how integrating lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, stress management, hormone balance, and data tracking leads to sustainable gains.
Together Todd and David debunk magic bullets, emphasizing fundamentals and strategic measurement using tools like DEXA, HRV tracking, blood panels, and hormone labs. Todd also touches on enhancing mental resilience throu...
2025-07-0144 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiBe Savage, Not Average – Craig Harper’s Playbook for Out-Training Multiple MyelomaWhen 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) became his cancer-fighting edgeThe Wheel-of-Health habits that moved him from chemo-factory to “warrior in a garden”What 40-lb weighted walks, nasal breathing and...
2025-06-2647 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMinimalist Muscle & Mobility with Brett JonesStrongFirst 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 falls at any age.Key PointsMinimalist plan: 3–5 lifts outperform 150 random exercises.Screen first (FMS): find the real mobility or stability gap.Ankles r...
2025-06-1250 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Meds & Merlot to Macros & Muscle: Alison Wayne at 55Ten 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 PointsReactive → Proactive health – why “not sick” isn’t “healthy.”Protein as Nature’s Ozempic – 30 g ➜ 130 g and the thermic edge.Muscle > Scale – heavier, leaner...
2025-06-051h 04Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom “Thin-Not-Strong” to Surf, Summits & Mid-Life Muscle: Cara KleinhautAt 52, experiential-marketing CEO Cara Kleinhaut dead-hangs surfboards, hikes Kilimanjaro for fun—and still cooks rainbow-bright farmer-market meals for her teenage girls. In this candid conversation with Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei, Cara unpacks how perimenopause panic turned into the best decade of her life—by trading “skinny” for strong and “busy” for health-span.Inside the episode:The Road Gets Narrower – why sleep, grounding and walking meditation moved from “someday” to non-negotiable.Protein & Plates – how a lifelong Pilates devotee learned the science of muscle, macros and DEXA scans (and why women won’t bulk overnight).Kilimanjaro & Confidence – glute training, Greenlan...
2025-05-2942 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Founder Burn-Out to Hunter-Gatherer Health: Chirag Sagar & Todd Vande Hei Re-Engineer the Executive BodyMission Matters COO Chirag Sagar works 14-hour days, pops up at every L.A. networking event—and just popped a calf walking up the stairs. In this candid jam-session, Chirag asks Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei one simple question: “Where does a time-starved entrepreneur actually start?”Todd unpacks Stark’s L.E.N.S. framework (Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition, Stress-management) and shows how tiny, hunter-gatherer-inspired habits snowball into decades of longevity—before you waste money on cryo or IV therapies.What we cover:Desk Jockey to Daily Hunter – why 15-minute “CARs,” 10-15k steps, and treadmill meetin...
2025-05-2254 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom SnackWell to Regenerative Soil: Dr. Jeffrey Burke on AI‑Powered Medicine, Smart Supplements & the End of Comfort‑Zone EatingNatural‑health broadcaster Dr. Jeffrey Burke has spent 45 years translating nutrition science for everyday people. In this lively conversation with Todd Vande Hei, he compares the 1980s “fat‑free” craze to today’s ultra‑processed foodscape, and explains why the next wellness revolution will merge real food, regenerative farming, and real‑time biomarkers.What we cover:AI, LLMs & Tele‑Health – how chat‑based diagnostics and continuous wearables will move us from mystery symptoms to minute‑by‑minute data.Comfort‑Zone Eating vs. Biology of Change – the psychology behind why we raid the pantry at 8 p.m. (and the simple “make it hard...
2025-05-0842 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiUnlocking the Flow Code: David Nurse on Epigenetic Greatness, 10-Hertz Focus & Living Your WhyFormer NBA shooting-coach-turned-mindset maestro David Nurse joins host Todd Vande Hei for a wide-ranging crash course on building greatness from the inside out. Drawing on epigenetics, Navy SEAL “attribute stacking,” and his brand-new Flow Code Formula, David explains how anyone—from pro athletes to busy executives—can up-regulate or down-regulate their brain to hit the coveted 10-hertz flow state.Highlights include:The Four Pillars of Greatness – innate attributes, formative environment, elite coaching, and insatiable drive (plus why age 7-13 is the brain’s “download window”).Fast-Brain vs. Slow-Brain Tuning – use meta-visualization, 5-second box breathing, bilater...
2025-05-011h 00Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiDominoes of Wellness: Dr. Michael Breus on Sleep, Hydration, Breathing & the Future of Sleep TechWorld‑renowned “Sleep Doctor” Dr. Michael Breus joins host Todd Vande Hei to strip wellness back to its three most powerful (and too often ignored) dominoes: sleep, hydration, and breathing. Drawing from his new book Sleep, Drink, Breathe and two decades of clinical practice, Dr. Breus lays out a practical, three‑week protocol that upgrades each pillar without gimmicks or guesswork.Tune in to learn:The Domino Theory of Health – why mastering breath (minutes), hydration (days), and sleep (weeks) unlocks every other bio‑hack.Chronotypes decoded – early bird, night owl, or in‑between? Use Dr. Breus’s Chrono Quiz to t...
2025-04-2434 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStone‑Agers in the Space Age: Todd’s Blueprint for Closing the Health MismatchWhy are chronic illness, fatigue, and plummeting testosterone rampant in the most “advanced” nations on Earth? Host Todd Vande Hei argues it’s simple: we’re ancient hardware running on futuristic software. Our hunter‑gatherer genes are drowning in a tech‑soaked, climate‑controlled, hyper‑processed world—and the gap is making us soft, sick, and tired.In this solo master‑class, Todd breaks down:Mismatch Theory 101 – from EMF overload to blue‑light insomnia, why modern comforts clash with Stone‑Age biology.Mitochondria under siege – oxidative stress, ATP drain, and how poor cellular “battery life” drives brain fog, low mood, and stalled...
2025-04-1734 min
The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. JohnstonFrom Burnout to Body Wisdom | featuring Todd Vande HeiAfter a seismic career and life shift, Todd Vande Hei reemerged with a revolutionary take on health. In this powerful conversation, Todd opens up about losing everything during the 2008 economic collapse and how that dark season became the unlikely foundation of his life’s work—building Stark, a human optimization company for elite professionals.Todd discusses the health challenges that plagued him for decades: seizures, chronic migraines, joint pain, and a state of perpetual burnout fueled by overachievement and hyper-vigilance. These challenges prompted him to reject fragmented healthcare and build a team-based, metrics-driven model inspired by business stra...
2025-04-1635 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFrom Cancer to Vibrant Living: Elissa Goodman on Self‑Love, Soup Cleanses & Thriving in Your 60sWhen holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 32, a forward‑thinking oncologist asked questions she’d never heard in a doctor’s office: Are you happy? Do you love yourself? That moment ignited a three‑decade journey of radical healing—and today Elissa feels stronger in her 60s than she ever did in her 30s.In this lively conversation with host Todd Vande Hei, Elissa gets refreshingly real about:● The mindset shift that saved her life—and why self‑love is the ultimate bio‑hack.● Turning “food as medicine” into a movement, including the wi...
2025-04-1048 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiOutside the Box: An Integrative Approach to Medicine with Dr. Paul AndersonIn this enlightening episode, host Todd Vande Hei sits down with Dr. Paul Anderson—co-author of Outside the Box—to explore how chronic and complex health issues often slip through the cracks of our traditional medical system. Dr. Anderson explains how “inside-the-box” care excels at addressing acute emergencies, yet struggles when a patient presents multiple, smaller issues that add up to a serious problem. Together, they discuss the power of looking beyond standard protocols, embracing holistic treatment approaches, and treating the whole patient rather than just a set of labs or symptoms.From Dr. Anderson’s decades of experie...
2025-04-0338 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Hidden Cost of Suppressing Emotions with Dr. Hillary GoldsherMasculinity is evolving, but are men keeping up? In this compelling discussion, Dr. Hillary Goldsher joins Todd Vander Hei to unpack the societal pressures shaping modern masculinity and the consequences of emotional suppression.They explore how men are taught to suppress emotions like fear, sadness, and anxiety—often leading to long-term consequences such as agitation, depression, sleep disorders, and even cardiovascular health issues. Todd shares his own experience with emotional suppression and the journey toward self-awareness, revealing how it reshaped his leadership, relationships, and well-being.Dr. Hillary provides insight into the biochemical and psychological effects of bo...
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AGEISTTodd Vande Hei: Reject Aging as InevitableAt 32, Todd Vande Hei was told his declining health was just “part of getting older,” and he believed it—until he didn’t. Along with sharing how a shift in perspective led him to pursue measurable strategies to improve his well-being, he talks about ways you, too, can become the CEO of your own health. If you're tired of vague advice and want a smarter, test-based approach to longevity, this conversation will show you how to start.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit...
2025-03-271h 03Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiOptimizing Brain Health & Recovery with Kristen Willeumier, PhD and Alice Nguyen, NMD How do concussions, repetitive head trauma, and strokes impact long-term brain health? Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier and naturopathic physician Dr. Alice Nguyen join Todd Vande Hei for an eye-opening discussion on brain resilience, recovery, and performance.Dr. Willeumier explains the dangers of subconcussive impacts—those repeated hits that don’t cause immediate symptoms but lead to long-term neurological damage. She breaks down the science of neuroplasticity, the role of tau protein in CTE, and how modern therapies like hyperbaric oxygen can support brain repair.Dr. Nguyen provides a functional medicine perspective, detailing the key supplements, lab...
2025-03-201h 04Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStrength as a Skill, with Brett Jones Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier—it’s about training smarter. Brett Jones, director of education at StrongFirst, rejoins Todd this week on the podcast, sharing his philosophy on strength training as a skill.Brett dives into the science behind recovery and why effort alone doesn’t equal better results. He also highlights the role of grip strength as a key predictor of longevity and how maintaining muscle mass can impact overall health, including disease recovery. Having gone through cancer treatment himself, Brett emphasizes why being strong before facing a health crisis can be life-changing.Fro...
2025-03-1455 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiHydration, Joint Mobility, & Fascia Health, with Bryce Turner Hydration is more than just drinking water—it’s about optimizing how your body absorbs, utilizes, and retains fluids to enhance mobility, reduce inflammation, and support long-term health. On this week’s episode of Health Is A Skill, Bryce Turner—owner of Beach Fitness and ELDOA USA—returns to the podcast, this time breaking down why hydration is a foundational component of structural wellness, particularly when it comes to joint mobility and fascia health.During their conversation, Bryce and Todd walk through how hydration impacts everything from cellular energy production to pain management and digestion. Bryce discusses the optima...
2025-03-0648 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiUnlocking Intimacy, Connection, & Sexual Well-Being, with Aaro Ardis Intimacy is about so much more than physical connection—it's a pathway to deeper relationships, stronger communication, and improved mental well-being. On this week’s episode of Health Is A Skill, relationship coach Aaro Ardis joins Todd for a fascinating conversation about the complexities of love, sex, and connection.During their conversation Aaro explains the significance of conscious coupling, how to set clear agreements in relationships, and the role of emotional awareness in creating long-term satisfaction. She also dives into the physiological and psychological benefits of intimacy—from reducing anxiety to boosting longevity—and shares practical tips for cult...
2025-02-271h 01Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiRewriting the Brain for Freedom & Performance, with “The Mind Architect” Peter Crone 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 i...
2025-02-2052 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFunctional Medicine, Gut Health, & Toxicity, with Dr. Bob Rakowski The foundation of health starts in the gut—something ancient wisdom and modern science both can agree on. In this week’s episode of Health Is A Skill, Dr. Bob Rakowski unpacks the critical role gut health plays in overall wellness and why functional medicine is the key to addressing the root causes of disease. Together Todd and Dr. Rakowski highlight the dangers of xenoestrogens and microplastics, explaining their link to declining testosterone, metabolic disorders, and early puberty. The conversation then shifts to hormones, where Dr. Rakowski reveals why muscle is the real driver of longevity and expla...
2025-02-1343 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMagnesium’s Critical Role in Health & Performance, with Dr. Robert Fredrickson Magnesium is responsible for over a thousand biochemical reactions in the body, yet more than 75% of people are deficient in this critical mineral. Dr. Robert Fredrickson joins Todd on this week’s episode of Health is a Skill to break down why magnesium is essential for energy production, blood pressure regulation, cardiovascular health, sleep, anxiety, and even muscle function. Together the two discuss how stress, processed foods, and modern farming practices contribute to widespread magnesium deficiencies and how to address these gaps through diet and supplementation.The conversation dives into the different forms of magnesium supplements—which ones...
2025-02-0631 min
Break Free™Transformative Leadership and Health: Insights from Todd Vande Hei, StarkIn the latest episode of the Break Free Podcast, David Mansilla hosts Todd Vande Hei, the visionary leader behind Stark, a successful healthcare business focusing on preventive medicine. They delve into how Todd's unique background in carpet manufacturing and his unwavering dedication to optimal health have shaped Stark's innovative approach. Get ready to explore a profound conversation about how skills and leadership principles can create impactful cross-industry results.Here’s more about Todd Vande Hei:“I once believed I was destined for a life of sickness.
2025-02-0242 min
Break Free™Transformative Leadership and Health: Insights from Todd Vande Hei, StarkIn the latest episode of the Break Free Podcast, David Mansilla hosts Todd Vande Hei, the visionary leader behind Stark, a successful healthcare business focusing on preventive medicine. They delve into how Todd's unique background in carpet manufacturing and his unwavering dedication to optimal health have shaped Stark's innovative approach. Get ready to explore a profound conversation about how skills and leadership principles can create impactful cross-industry results.Here’s more about Todd Vande Hei:“I once believed I was destined for a life of sickness.In my early 30s, seizures, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation were...
2025-02-0242 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiA Reality Check on the Facts Behind Menopause & Metabolic Health, with Dr. Alice Nguyen Menopause is an inevitable transition, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. In this episode, Dr. Alice Nguyen brings her wealth of knowledge to a candid discussion on managing menopause and metabolic health. She and Todd dive into how hormonal shifts affect weight, fat distribution, and mental well-being. Dr. Nguyen then explains why resistance training and optimal protein intake are critical for maintaining muscle mass and bone health, especially post-30 when muscle naturally begins to decline.The episode also addresses early signs of metabolic issues, the importance of digestive health, and how aging ovaries affect energy, co...
2025-01-3051 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMale Fertility & The Impact of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, with Michael Moeller, ND On today’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd is diving into a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent for men: lower rates of male fertility. Dr. Michael Moeller is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in men’s health, with a focus on fertility optimization and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Together the two discuss why men across the board are experiencing lower rates of fertility and testosterone than ever before and how to combat this issue from a health standpoint. Todd starts off the conversation by asking Michael why he believes male fertility rates...
2025-01-231h 13Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiFat Loss & Diet, with Geoff Samson 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...
2025-01-1655 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiEffective Fat-Burning Strategies to Kick Off 2025, with Amir Mofidi Welcome to Season 3 of Health is a Skill! We’re kicking off a brand new season—and a brand new year—talking about the most effective ways to burn fat and feel your best as we enter 2025. Stark’s head of training and health protocols, Amir Mofidi, is back on the podcast, this time joining Todd to discuss optimizing fat-burn, if cutting calories actually works, and which type of exercise to prioritize to lose fat in those stubborn areas. Let’s dive in! Amir and Todd have been perfecting their respective fat loss regimens for years, and in this open...
2025-01-0951 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiSeason 2 Recap: Your Health is in Your Hands We’re wrapping up Season 2 of Health is a Skill with a recap of the last 11 episodes—what our guests taught us about achieving a state of peak health, Todd’s insights into his own health journey, and a look back on how you can be the healthiest version of you. For this solo episode, Todd runs us through each guest from this past season, emphasizing what they taught us about taking health into our own hands. If you’re looking for a list of actionable steps to take charge of your health as the new year begins, t...
2025-01-0220 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Intersection Between Strength Training & Eastern Medicine, with Dr. Chris Holder Todd is back for this week’s episode of Health is a Skill with a special guest he’s been meaning to reconnect with for over a decade: Dr. Chris Holder. Chris is a strength coach turned doctor of eastern medicine practices like Qigong and Christian mysticism, and today on the show he’s here to tell us more about where the two intersect. Todd begins the episode with an overview of what strength training is and its many benefits—inviting Chris to share how he’s seen eastern medicine practices enhance his strength training programs, specifically helping his...
2024-12-2655 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMental Well-Being, Meditation, & Building Resilience, with Mark Vande Hei For today’s episode of Health Is a Skill Todd is joined by a very special guest, his brother Mark Vande Hei! But this isn’t just some catch-up conversation between two brothers. Mark is a NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Army colonel who served as a mission specialist aboard the International Space Station on multiple expeditions, including a record-setting stay of 355 days. Given his background in high-stress environments, Mark and Todd discuss how to build a foundation of mental well-being, why practicing meditation was so important for Mark while on mission in space, and the many ways our...
2024-12-1959 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiA Realistic Look at the Birth Control Pill & Women’s Health, with Alice Nguyen For decades women have been told that taking the birth control pill is the best approach to controlling their cycle and regulating hormones. But as more research has been done in recent years, it’s become apparent that maybe this isn’t the best choice for all women. On today’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd sits down with Alice Nguyen—Stark’s head of functional medicine—this time to take a realistic look at the birth control pill and its overall effect on a woman’s health. Todd begins the episode with a brief overview of the...
2024-12-1256 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiBuilding Healthy Muscle Mass, with Amir Mofidi Todd is back for this week’s episode of Health is a Skill, this time sitting down with Stark’s Amir Mofidi to talk all things muscle mass. Most of us know that having a healthier muscle mass percentage is a good thing for our bodies, but can it actually lead to living a longer, healthier life? And how do we go about building muscle in a way that’s beneficial and sustainable? Amir discusses all that and more on today’s episode. During their conversation Todd invites Amir to weigh in on the best ways to measure m...
2024-12-0549 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Effect Fasting can have on Longevity, with Dr. Paul Anderson and Alice Nguyen The effect fasting can have on your health and longevity is a complicated one, and has become even less clear-cut in recent years. So how can we know if fasting practices like intermittent fasting benefit our overall health? Today on Health is a Skill Todd welcomes back Dr. Paul Anderson and Alice Nguyen, who team up on this episode to discuss if fasting can really optimize our health for the long term. Dr. Anderson and Alice work with different subsets of the population—where Dr. Anderson focuses on cancer patients and the critically ill, Alice’s role as St...
2024-11-281h 03Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiAn Update on Todd’s Recent Stroke | How to Minimize Your Health Problems & Risks For this week’s special episode of Health is a Skill, Todd gives us an update on how the stroke he experienced in September has affected his overall health and outlook on life. There are many factors you can control when it comes to your health, but some elements will always remain out of our hands. Todd’s stroke on September 22nd of this year was one of those uncontrollables, but that doesn’t mean he let the experience set him back in any way. In this highly personal, candid episode, Todd walks us through the events of Sept...
2024-11-2124 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Health Impacts of Protein & Regenerative Farming, with rancher Kevin Muno Most of us probably know we need more protein in our diets, but what’s the best way to get that protein? On today’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd talks with athlete turned rancher, Kevin Muno, to break down the many benefits of grass-fed beef and why regenerative farming is where we should be looking when it comes to nutrient-dense sources of protein. Kevin is the founder of Perennial Pastures, a group of regenerative ranches with the aim of restoring the land’s natural health and producing meat that retains that nutrient-density. Together Todd and Kev...
2024-11-1451 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiHow Healthy Glutes can Help us Live Longer, with Dr. Andrea Schwab Many factors contribute to a longer, healthier life, but is a rounder booty really one of them? Stark’s head of chiropractic, Dr. Andrea Schwab, joins Todd on today’s episode of Health Is a Skill, looking at how fostering healthy glutes can in fact lead to better orthopedic health and increased longevity. Glutes are one of the biggest—if not the biggest—muscles groups in the body, but they’re often underdeveloped, especially as we get older. Together Dr. Schwab and Todd look at why glute health is so important, break down some of the ways we can incr...
2024-11-0749 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiSleep is a Skill, with Mollie Eastman Most of us know sleep is important for our health, but how important is it really? The science behind what happens when our bodies aren’t getting enough sleep is jarring, to say the least. On today’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd sits down with popular podcaster and sleep expert, Mollie Eastman, to talk about how to make getting a good night’s rest a priority for your health. Together Mollie and Todd break down why aligning your sleep patterns to the rhythms of nature can have such a big impact, how what you eat and...
2024-10-3145 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiPerspective and Longevity w/ Dr. Chris Renna Perspective—how you view yourself and your role within the world—is one of the final steps towards a healthier self, but it’s also one of the hardest areas to optimize. On today’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd sits down with Dr. Chris Renna, one of the nation’s premier preventative medical providers, to talk perspective, optimism, and longevity. It’s not a secret that having a more optimistic perspective can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier life, but how do we actually become more optimistic? Dr. Renna and Todd discuss some practical way...
2024-10-241h 01Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Healing Power of Music w/ Barry Goldstein Welcome to season 2 of the Health is a Skill podcast! Todd is kicking off this second season with a special guest who is sure to leave every listener with practical tools they can use right now to uplevel their health in a whole new way. That guest today is Barry Goldstein, legendary composer and sound expert, who stands as the intersection between music and healing. Together Todd and Barry dive in to the healing power of music and how this tool all of us use in one way or another can truly transform our stress management, sleep, and longevity.
2024-10-171h 00Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiUnlocking Peak Health: The Power of Belief & The Wheel Of Health We’re wrapping up season 1 of Health is a Skill with a recap episode from Todd, featuring his insights on some of the common misunderstandings surrounding protein consumption, a personal look at his own heart health challenges, and why he believes ketamine-assisted therapy is a vastly overlooked way to level up your health. This first season of Health is a Skill has been incredible, and we’ve learned from a variety of experts in the areas of health and wellness. Today Todd also takes a look back at some of his favorite conversations from the season, and gives us a te...
2024-10-1034 min
Discipline: The Art of FitnessUnlocking Longevity: Todd Vande Hei's Holistic Blueprint for Sustainable Health and Strength | Discipline Episode 10Video Link: https://youtu.be/yDO3V8K6_e0
Unlock the secrets to sustainable health and peak fitness in Discipline Episode 10, featuring an in-depth conversation with Todd VandeHei, founder of Stark. Hosted by Paul Hadfield, this episode delves into Stark’s innovative approach to holistic health, personalized nutrition, and strength training.
🎙️ Key Topics Covered:
Nutrition Myths Debunked: Discover why conventional dietary advice on cholesterol and fat might be misleading and how adopting a protein-centric diet can enhance muscle retention and promote fat loss.
Functional Medicine Insights: Learn how Todd integrates functional medicine, comprehensive lab testing...
2024-10-0951 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiMental Wellness & Ketamine Assisted Therapy w/ Dr. James Leathem Mental wellbeing is about more than just the absence of mental illness. It’s a multifaceted area of health that encompasses everything from physical to psychological to emotional health—but what are some of the ways we can achieve peak mental wellness? This week on Health is a Skill, Todd is joined by Dr. James Leathem, a board certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Advanced Wellness and Pain, a clinic that specializes in ketamine assisted therapy. Dr. Leathem has been using psychedelic medicines for almost 30 years, working to allow the unconscious mind to reveal itself to the conscious mind...
2024-10-0348 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiHRV w/ Salim Najjar On this week’s episode of Health is a Skill we’re talking all things HRV, or heart rate variability—the shift in timing between your heartbeats. It’s a topic that’s come into the limelight over the last few years, and for good reason: we’re all arguably more stressed than ever before and we need skills to measure, cope with, and manage that stress in a healthy way. Salim Najjar joins Todd for the latter part of this conversation, lending his expertise in nervous system regulation to today’s episode. Humans have always had the innate abil...
2024-09-2648 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiStrength & Longevity w/ Brett Jones Strength training is about much more than being able to lift heavy weights in the gym—it’s a practice that, if applied correctly, can significantly improve our longevity and overall health. For this week’s episode of Health is a Skill Todd takes a look at what strength training actually entails, inviting certified athletic trainer and strength training specialist, Brett Jones to share his years of insight and expertise. After seeing strength training improve so many aspects of his own health, Todd is passionate about everyone adding this important piece of the puzzle to their health toolkit...
2024-09-191h 08Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiOrthopedic Health w/ Bryce Turner Orthopedic health—our ability to move our bodies well and often—affects nearly every other function of our health, from sleep and nutrition to stress and digestion and everything in between. That’s why we’re spending this whole episode of Health is a Skill breaking down exactly what orthopedic health is and how to incorporate it into our health toolkit. As always, Todd opens with his own take on the topic—giving us an overview of his own orthopedic health journey and the ways focusing on this area have improved his health—before diving into a conversation with today’s gues...
2024-09-121h 05Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiGut Health w/ Dr. Paul Anderson Dr. Paul Anderson is back on the show this week, this time talking all about gut health and how to optimize our gut through lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Todd’s own health changed when he cut out gluten and found chronic symptoms like headaches and joint pain were no longer plaguing him. For this episode Todd invites Dr. Anderson to introduce us to the basics of gut health—diving into the brain-gut axis, probiotics versus prebiotics, the dangers of antibiotics, and tests anyone can do to determine what’s irritating their gut. The two close out th...
2024-09-0552 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiHormones, Specifically Women's Hormones w/ Dr. Gordon Gunn Dr. Gordon Gunn joins Todd for this week’s Health is a Skill podcast to talk all things hormones, specifically women’s hormones. There are millions of hormones in our bodies, and they all perform different functions to regulate our emotions, body composition, and sex drive, but postmenopausal women may be the most difficult to treat demographic when it comes to hormone regulation. Dr. Gunn has been practicing medicine for 50 years now, and is considered an expert when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, specifically in postmenopausal women. During their conversation Todd and Dr. Gunn cover the histo...
2024-08-2937 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiNutrients w/ Alice Nguyen NMD & Amir Mofidi Today on the show Todd is joined by the two people who helped transform his body from a nutrient-perspective: Alice Nguyen and Amir Mofidi. Alice serves as the head of naturopathic medicine at Stark, while Amir leads their personal branding. Together Alice and Amir have helped Todd rebuild his body composition from the ground up by focusing on the nutrients he consumes and how they affect his body composition, body fat percentage, and energy levels. These two are experts when it comes to what we put into our bodies and how our bodies absorb those nutrients. Together...
2024-08-2248 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiDetoxification w/ Dr. Paul Anderson For this week’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd sits down with Dr. Paul Anderson to talk all things detoxification. A lot of us might think that we don’t need to do much to detoxify, since our bodies are pretty good at that process naturally. But given the amount of chemicals that have been introduced into our environments in the last 70-100 years—through everything from personal care products to drinking water—we’re being exposed to more toxins than ever before. Dr. Anderson and Todd discuss what you need to know when it comes to making det...
2024-08-1546 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiCardiovascular Health w/ Dr. Jack Wolfson On this week’s episode of Health is a Skill, Todd is breaking down cardiovascular health, and why this aspect of our health is so important. For most of us, cardiovascular health is something we don’t necessarily think about, unless we have poor cardiovascular health, like high blood pressure. But cardiovascular health impacts the rest of your health as well, and, if optimized, can transform your life for the better. Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board certified cardiologist who has turned to functional methods—versus pharmaceuticals—to become the nation's no. 1 natural heart doctor, is Todd’s guest toda...
2024-08-0836 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiThe Wheel of Health & Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Living 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 st...
2024-08-0151 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiBody Composition & The Difference Between Health and Fitness | Amir Mofidi Todd is joined by Stark’s director of personal training, Amir Mofidi. Amir has been in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years, and during that time he’s acquired an eclectic and diverse body of knowledge, including on the topic of today’s episode: body composition. America has a severe body composition problem. We don’t know what a healthy body composition percentage even looks like, most people don’t have access to a good way to measure it, and our sedentary lifestyles do nothing but disrupt whatever progress we try to make. Together Amir and Todd e...
2024-08-0131 minHealth Is A Skill with Todd Vande HeiComing Soon! The Health As A Skill Podcast!! 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 st...
2024-07-1701 min
Elevate Your Career19 | Todd Vande Hei | Holistic Hustle - Integrating Health into the Entrepreneurial LifestyleIn today's episode of Elevate Your Career, Nicole is joined by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark, as he dismantles the myth of work-life balance, advocating instead for work-life integration as the true path to success. He shares his holistic approach to life, emphasizing the importance of integrating career, wealth, family, spirituality, and health. Todd's journey from a self-proclaimed mullet-styling entrepreneur to retiring in his mid-30s, and later facing significant challenges that led to the founding of Stark, is a testament to his resilience and hardworking nature. His story highlights the crucial role health plays in achieving professional...
2024-03-121h 14Break Free™Leadership Beyond Boundaries: Bringing Success to New HorizonsDrawing from Todd Vande Hei's remarkable journey transitioning from the realm of carpet manufacturing to the intricate landscape of healthcare, it becomes evident that the essence of effective leadership is a versatile trait that transcends industry boundaries. Vande Hei's experience underscores the transferrable nature of leadership skills, as he adeptly navigated the shift from one business sector to another, achieving resounding success in both arenas. The foundational principles of leadership – encompassing strategic vision, adept decision-making, team empowerment, and fostering a culture of innovation – proved to be indispensable assets that seamlessly translated from his tenure in carpet manufacturing to his fora...
2023-08-1141 min
Stark Naked RadioIdentifying and Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Men and Women with Dr. Gordon GunnFrom Stark Naked Headquarters in Orange County California, the world’s first 360º gym brings you Episode 153 of Stark Naked Radio: . Identifying and Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Men and Women with Dr. Gordon Gunn. In this episode Stark CEO, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice are joined by Dr. Gordon Gunn as they talk about heart disease, strokes and coronary health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women over 65 which is why it's important to educate yourself. In this episode you'll learn what your doctors should check for and how to stay on top of your hea...
2019-07-091h 01
Crucial Talks PodcastCrucial Talks Episode 83: Todd Vande Hei on Leadership, Millennials, and StoriesMike Sedam talks with Todd Vande Hei about transformation, leadership, millennials, and stories.
Todd is a successful CEO and entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry. As the CEO of Stark, www.starklife.us, he leads a successful team of coaches and medical professionals that provide best-in-class health and fitness services to clients.
We discuss how the stories we tell ourselves can impact our success.
Todd also gives us tips on leading millennials and providing an environment where his team can not only succeed, but can also thrive with purpose.
The im...
2019-05-0500 min
Beautiful Work Podcast#18: Todd Vande Hei- CEO + Fitness and Wellness ExpertDan Krikorian travels to Stark Fitness in Irvine, CA to interview CEO Todd Vande Hei. Dan and Todd discuss mastering new habits, building a business from the ground up, and Todd's love of kite surfing.
2019-03-2100 minStark Naked RadioBenefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women with Dr. Gordon GunnFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 140 of Stark Naked Radio: Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women with Dr. Gordon Gunn. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down with Dr. Gordon Gunn, and talk all things HRT for women! Millions of women fall under the unnecessary stress of menopause symptoms. The Women’s Health Initiative Study of 2002 eradicated the use of hormone replacement therapy in women across the country. By 2017, the authors of the SAME study completely changed their view point, but sti...
2019-02-181h 01Stark Naked RadioExperience Emotions and Have a Happier Brain with Dr. Dean Burnett Author of "Happy Brain"From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 134 of Stark Naked Radio: Experience a Range of Emotion and Have a Happier Brain with Dr. Dean Burnett. In this episode, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down and talk to Dr. Dean Burnett on having a happier brain! It's okay to not be happy all of the time and experience more emotions, you need it. Listen in for some awesome tips to keep your brain happy as can be!
2019-01-0744 minStark Naked RadioHow To Jumpstart Your New Year Fitness JourneyFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 133 of Stark Naked Radio: How To Jumpstart Your New Year Fitness Journey. In this episode, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down and talk about the new year and getting started on creating a healthier, happier you! How can you create new year goals if you don't know what's fully going on with your own body? Listen for some awesome tips to keep yourself in check! Happy New Year from STARK!
2018-12-3149 minStark Naked RadioStaying Fit Through the HolidaysFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 132 of Stark Naked Radio: Staying Fit Through the Holidays. In this episode, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down and talk about the holidays and maintaining your progress! Indulge on the holiday, not the entire season. Listen for some awesome tips to keep yourself in check! Merry Christmas from STARK!
2018-12-2445 minStark Naked RadioHow To Boost Your Immune SystemFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 131 of Stark Naked Radio: How to Boost Your Immune System. In this episode, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce, Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down and talk about your immune system and what happens when you get sick! We talk about the importance of your immune system and what different factors affect it as a whole. Find out in this episode of Stark Naked Radio!
2018-12-1753 minStark Naked RadioStress and Recovery in Fitness With Special Guest Ryan FischerFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 125 of Stark Naked Radio, Stress and Recovery in Fitness With Special Guest Ryan Fischer. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce, and Dr. Alice Nguyen sit down with CHALK gym owner, and crossfit athlete Ryan Fischer and talk stress and recovery. Tune into this awesome episode to hear some good laughs, and awesome information on training and recovery! Find out more in this episode of Stark Naked Radio!
2018-11-0559 minStark Naked Radio50 Ironmans, 50 States, 50 Days: Interview with The Iron Cowboy James LawrenceFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 124 of Stark Naked Radio, 50 Ironmans, 50 States, 50 Days: Interview with The Iron Cowboy James Lawrence. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce and Dr. Alice Nguyen interview James Lawrence, or also known as The Iron Cowboy, and find out how he got into doing ironman races, and how he accomplished something no one else has accomplished in the world! 50 ironmans, 50 states in 50 days, what motivated him to do this?! Find out more in this episode of Stark Naked Radio!
2018-10-2945 minStark Naked RadioNew York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. William Davis on His Book: UndoctoredFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 123 of Stark Naked Radio, New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. William Davis on His Book: Undoctored. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei, Amir Mofidi, Tyler Mounce and Dr. Alice Nguyen interview Dr. William Davis and find out why he thinks all doctors are trying to keep you from being truly healthy, and why the best person to take care of your health is YOU! We talk his book "Undoctored" and learn more about his view on the healthcare system. Find o...
2018-10-2259 minStark Naked RadioThe Benefits of Bone Broth With The One and Only Flavor Chef: Lance RollFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 120 of Stark Naked Radio: A NEAT Conversation. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei, Alice Nguyen, Tyler Mounce and Amir Mofidi, sit down with The Flavor Chef Lance Roll and talk bone broth. What is it? How does it contribute to your health and what are the benefits? Is it really that important? Find out in this episode of Stark Naked Radio! For more tips and strategies on the same, find our blog at www.starklife.us.
2018-09-1837 min
Lifestyle Locker Radio PodcastThe real Tony Stark/ Ironman Todd Vande Hei on ultimate human performance trainingTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LIFESTYLE LOCKER 45 DAY ENDURANCE CHALLENGE--> FIND OUT MORE HERE. Todd Vande Hei is the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Stark (2011), in Irvine, California. A national leader in weight loss and sports performance for high achievers, Stark provides a wide range of treatments and fitness services, utilizing science, technology and naturopathic medicine to help clients reach their goals. Prior to Stark, he was the President of a public manufacturing company called Fabrica, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dixie Group, where he spent the majority of his...
2018-09-1045 minStark Naked RadioCholesterol: Is It Bad? How Does It Really Effect Your Health?From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, the world's first 360° gym brings you Episode 117 of Stark Naked Radio, Cholesterol: Is It Bad? How Does It Really Effect Your Health?. In this episode, Todd Vande Hei, Amir Mofidi, and Dr. Alice Nguyen talk about cholesterol, statins, and how to better it naturally. They also get in deep and talk about Todd's cholesterol! Find out more in this episode of Stark Naked Radio! For more tips and strategies on the same, find our blog at www.starklife.us.
2018-08-2849 min
The C-LifeFrom Carpet to Fitness: CEO of Stark, Todd Vande HeiFrom Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 1 of The C-Life: From Carpet to Fitness: CEO of Stark, Todd Vande Hei. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with his own boss, and learns about his journey from the carpet business to the fitness world. In this podcast we hear about Todd's up and downs, having everything to having nothing, and what's he has learned in the process. To check out more content follow us on Instagram at @clifepodcast, and don't forget to check us out on Facebook!Contact Todd:...
2018-07-2649 min
The Answer is Yes#8 - Todd Vande Hei from Carpet Sales to Stark Naked and the Road In BetweenThis weeks guest takes us on his own personal journey from selling carpet at the bottom, running a company, telling the board how he really feels and landing a ticket to leave the company. Todd turns his story around by forming a relationship at a gym and then getting Stark Naked in public. This show is great for anyone that is not happy where they are working and needs to hear what happens when you want change and you have the strength to step up and move on. Your Host Jim Riley CEO of Adventure.Become a supporter...
2018-06-1353 min
Pharmacy Future LeadersPharmacy Future Leaders - Sara Vande Walle - Pharmacy Podcast Episode 377#PharmacyFutureLeaders
On the Road to a Career in Managed Care
Guest: Sara Vande Walle (email: vande894@umn.edu)
P4 at UMN at Elite 8 Finalist Team, AMCP P&T National Competition
Sara is a fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota with a primary focus on managed care pharmacy. Last year, her team placed in the top 8 nationally competing in the AMCP National P&T Competition. Sara has held many leadership positions during pharmacy school in Phi Delta Chi and in the Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance. Sara graduated from UW-Madison in 2013 with a degree in genetics.
Everyone’s leadership road...
2017-01-1042 minStark Naked RadioThe Mother Hormone: InsulinIn this week's episode of Stark Naked Radio, Brad Davidson and Todd Vande Hei discuss the immune system and what to do or take to boost it. They also review the reasons for proper recovery and how to do it and why you need sugar in your post workout shake if you're lean. Brad reviews a relaxation device called the emWave. Todd shares a recipe for Sea Bass and discusses the nutrient benefits. At the end of the show, Brad talks about the importance of blood sugar management, what you can do to become more insulin sensitive, as well as a su...
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