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Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Todd Vande Hei

72 episodes

1 week ago

Todd Vande Hei is joined by Dr. Mark McDonald — psychiatrist, author, and one of the sharpest, most unapologetically clear voices on the psychological development of young people today. Dr. McDonald has spent decades working with children, adolescents, and families, and his work centers on how our modern culture is reshaping the minds, identities, and emotional resilience of the next generation. Author of The United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear, Dr. McDonald brings a rare combination...

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Todd Vande Hei is joined by Dr. Mark McDonald — psychiatrist, author, and one of the sharpest, most unapologetically clear voices on the psychological development of young people today. Dr. McDonald has spent decades working with children, adolescents, and families, and his work centers on how our modern culture is reshaping the minds, identities, and emotional resilience of the next generation. Author of The United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear, Dr. McDonald brings a rare combination...

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Episodes (20/72)

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Raising Strong Men & Healthy Women — A Psychiatrist’s Warning About the Next Generation with Dr. Mark McDonald

Todd Vande Hei is joined by Dr. Mark McDonald — psychiatrist, author, and one of the sharpest, most unapologetically clear voices on the psychological development of young people today. Dr. McDonald has spent decades working with children, adolescents, and families, and his work centers on how our modern culture is reshaping the minds, identities, and emotional resilience of the next generation. Author of The United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear, Dr. McDonald brings a rare combination...

1 week ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

From Burnout to Balance — Blueprint for Personalized Nutrition, Recovery & Sustainable Performance

In this episode of Health Is a Skill, Todd Vande Hei sits down with Katie, founder of MyPeak, to unpack why so many driven, health-conscious people feel stuck despite “doing all the right things.” From constant grazing and over-cardio to poor recovery and misunderstood lab data, this conversation reveals why effort alone isn’t the answer — personalization is. Katie shares her journey from corporate sales and athletics into health, performance psychology, and culinary education, and explains h...

2 weeks ago

34 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Magnesium, Stress & Performance — Why This Mineral Might Be the Missing Piece

In 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 ...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Strong on Purpose, Part 3 — Purpose, Discipline & Rebuilding Young Men

In 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 co...

4 weeks ago

18 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Thriving Through Thanksgiving — Todd’s Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Without the Setback

In 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 cov...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Is Your House Making You Sick? Mold, Mycotoxins & Heart Health with Dr. Jack Wolfson

In 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 expl...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Health Is A Skill with Todd Vande Hei

Strong on Purpose, Part 2 — Young Men, Hormones & the Modern World

In 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 ou...

1 month ago

22 minutes

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...

1 month 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...

2 months 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 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 months ago

35 minutes