Vinnie Tortorich

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Don’t Be Fooled – Episode 2860

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2860 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer say don’t be fooled by outrageous health claims, cold plunges, and heat therapy.

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Don’t Be Fooled

  • Vinnie is an influencer, but he promised years ago that he wouldn’t make information up. (2:00)
  • First, Vinnie pays tribute to Bryan Bishop, whom The Adam Carolla Show audience knew as “Bald Bryan.” (13:00)
  • Chris shares an odd recent recommendation from another influencer. (18:15)
    • That influencer claims certain scents can help you lift more weight.
    • However, don’t let outrageous claims fool you.
  • Vinnie shares his thoughts on cold plunges. (37:00)
    • Chris reviews some of the most recent findings on the benefits and limitations of cold plunges.
    • RICE works well for injuries and strained muscles: Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate.
  • Vinnie wants to learn more about sauna and heat therapy. (46:30)
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
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  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section. 

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  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
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    • The physical release date is October 2026

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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The Hope for Health with Teresa Strasser – Episode 2399

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2399- On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Teresa Strasser talk about having the hope for health during cancer and other challenges, how mindset matters, and more.

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The Hope for Health

  • Vinnie and Teresa open the show by chatting about what friend Gina Grad is doing to lose 18 lbs. (1:30)
  • They discuss YouTube and how it is limiting creators who advocate for meat. (4:00)
  • Vinnie brings up Teresa’s recent book called “Making It Home”. (9:30)
    •  They discuss how well it’s doing and what it’s about.
    • Baseball is a great metaphor for life!
    • They also chat about certain sports superstitions.
  • Some people focus on keeping a “streak”; Cal Ripken Jr. is one of the most prominent sportsmen ever to do so. (20:00)
  • Teresa talks about her dad and how she feels he treated his lymphoma through exercise. (28:00)
    • They discuss Teresa’s brother, Bryan Bishop’s glioblastoma, and how Bryan has been progressing.
    • They talk about how important having hope for health is.
  • They discuss how mindset can help with so many things; Vinnie talks about “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. (37:30)
    • They apply the concepts to people who are obese and their challenges. (40:00)
    • They discuss mindset success stories with athlete examples, like Tom Brady and Michael Jordan.

Three Articles to Review

  • Teresa pulls out an article about how genes may be determining vegetarianism. (53:00)
    • Vinnie disputes part of it.
    • This leads to a discussion of Blue Zones, and Sardinia.
  • They talk about real food vs. processed foods, and some other cultural aspects which help with leading a longer, healthier life. (58:00)
  • Teresa brings out a second article that talks about soda and testosterone levels. (1:01:00)
    • Vinnie challenges, “Who funded the study?” 
  • Vinnie mentions his group consults and how he hopes they help people at a lower cost. (1:05:00)
  • They talk about how Vinnie learned to ski. (1:11:00)
    • Vinnie just gets things in his head and gets things done!
    • He’s also great at diving in and taking risks.
    • Teresa shares a Little League story along the same lines. (1:17:00)
  • Teresa shares a third story about a notorious person currently serving a 20-year sentence.
    • People in jail can get certain food requests honored, but this particular person was complaining. (1:20:00)
  • She talks about a modified fasting approach but is starting to incorporate salmon into her eating. (1:22:00)
    • Vinnie reminds Teresa that eating high fat can help weight loss.
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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