Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: Why Small Habits Beat Extreme Health Goals
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Todd Vande Hei, Founder of Stark Health, a Southern California-based healthcare company focused on proactive, root-cause health optimization. Todd shares why belief drives behavior change, how small sustainable habits outperform extreme resolutions, and why sleep, protein, and muscle mass are foundational to long-term health and longevity.
About Todd Vande Hei
Todd once believed he was destined for a life of sickness.
In his early 30s, seizures, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation were his constant companions. At a time when he should have been enjoying the freedom and vitality of youth, he had instead resigned himself to the limitations brought on by illness. In a word, he was stuck… and he remained that way until he reached a life-changing realization:
Health isn’t something you’re simply born with — it’s a skill you can master.
For the past 15 years, Todd Vande Hei has been on a relentless journey to uncover the practices behind peak health. Through countless experiments, setbacks, and breakthroughs, he discovered that true health isn’t about fad diets, miracle products, or trending tips. It’s about mastering the foundations: lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
As the founder of Stark Health, Todd made it his mission to share what he learned with those who need it most. Together with his team of more than 80 medical experts — including doctors, nutritionists, and fitness coaches — he helps high-achieving professionals transform their health and perform at their peak in both life and business.
Backed by over a decade of clinical experience and millions of data points, Stark’s methods have produced transformations that defy conventional wisdom. At 56 years old, Todd is healthier, happier, and more vibrant than he was at 25 — living proof that peak health can be built at any stage of life.
Whether someone is battling chronic illness, pursuing sustainable weight loss, or striving to thrive at every age, Todd’s message is clear:
Peak health isn’t just possible — it’s within reach.
Watch Full Episode on YouTube.
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