Fitness Confidential Podcast

Mind Over Matter – Episode 2799

May 11, 2026

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Episode 2799 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino reminisce about the early days of podcasting, discuss an important study about mind over matter, and more.

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Mind Over Matter

  • Reminiscing about the early days of the podcast and other podcasting history. (2:30)
  • Stimulation is the new sugar. Digital detoxes are necessary. (30:00)
    • Vinnie shares what he recently observed at a skating rink.
    • Social media and just watching others is not the same as experiencing life.
    • Anna has been trying to break the habit of using her phone as a pacifier.
  • Mind over Matter. (44:30)
    • Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer did a study that reflected how the mind affects the body.
    • Vinnie summarized the study in a recent Instagram post.
    • After 50 years of study, the results demonstrated that “the limits we accept as biological are almost always partly psychological.” (46:00)
    • Vinnie works to stay as viable as possible for as long as he can. (49:00)
  • Why aren’t more people talking about these study results? (53:00)
  • It is so important that you don’t let your mind fall into the routine of “I can’t” or “I’m too old.” DO THINGS!
  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
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  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

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You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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