Episode 2863 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss speaking the truth, avoiding “camps” in thinking, the Blue Zones, and the importance of exercise.
Speaking the Truth
- Jim Croce music story. (3:00)
- Some college football talk. (6:30)
- Avoid getting into “camps” of thinking. (8:00)
- Vinnie only wants to advocate for universal truths and help others.
- The VIP Group was opened briefly for Vinnie’s birthday, but is closed again. Membership may be available again around the New Year, so keep your eyes and ears open. You can join the waitlist at https://vinnietortorich.com/vip
- Blue Zones—what’s happening? (24:00)
- Studies suggest it’s less about diet and more about community, family connection, and activity.
- There is a misconception that people in Blue Zones eat less meat.
- Some areas eat less, but other areas eat more red meat and seafood.
- Exercise is essential to health, but on its own, it’s not the best way to lose weight. (41:00)
- Eating a healthy, low-carb diet is what will help you lose weight; exercise is the cherry on top.
- They discuss a recent incident that happened at a Hyrox race.
- There were definitely some hygiene concerns.
- Air pollution affects marathon runners. Plant more trees! (56:00)
- 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. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section.
- https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks
- Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related.
- 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 pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
- Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
- The 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/
More News
- Serena has added some clothing and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie’s Amazon Recommended Products link.
- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock.
- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
- You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
- Please watch, rate, and review it!
- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s second cookbook, is available!
- You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com
- You can order it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/






