Fitness Confidential Podcast

Healing After Surgery – Episode 2843

August 21, 2026

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Episode 2843 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times.

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Healing After Surgery

  • Maria is the first caller. (6:00)
    • Maria and Vinnie talk about life, sports, and cultural differences, including soccer, hockey, and fan behavior at stadiums.
  • Vinnie argues that people should be tougher on their own habits and stop making excuses around politics, celebrities, and consumer behavior.
  • Maria shares her recent hip surgery and recovery, including how a carnivore-style diet and organ meats may have helped her healing. (26:00)
    • Vinnie says clean eating, especially organ meats and liver supplements, can support recovery, but warns about overdoing vitamin A and copper.
    • They discuss copper as having antibacterial properties and mention checking bloodwork.
  • Kevin joins the show and says he was laid off after 30 years at a financial services company and is figuring out what comes next. (50:30)
  • Vinnie encourages Kevin to stay confident, take his time, and consider work that is less vulnerable to AI disruption. (57:30)
    • They talk about AI’s impact on jobs, especially in corporate environments, and the value of hands-on trades.
  • Kevin says he’s been getting back into weightlifting and jiu-jitsu, and Vinnie recommends a weekly zone 4 interval workout to improve VO2 max.
    • Vinnie explains that zone 2 alone helps, but harder intervals are what really move VO2 max.
    • He explains how to get to zone 4 and do what is called a “quad.”
    • Try to do something physical every day, especially in the great outdoors!
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 
  • 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!
  • You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you preorder; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

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

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