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Episode 2337 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about artificial sweeteners, fighting sugar addiction with tough love and delayed gratification, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/tough-love-delayed-gratification-episode-2337 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TOUGH LOVE & DELAYED GRATIFICATION Vinnie starts the show by noting that he has been approached by several prominent health experts for a possible "summit" event. (2:00) He gets a little concerned because he wants to ensure the NSNG® message stays as pure as possible. The WHO (World Health Organization) recently released an article that discourages using artificial sweeteners. (15:30) Vinnie was giving this advice since the 1980s! Anna reads the article and they discuss why they are a problem. They do not help with long-term weight loss and other undesirable effects. But then the WHO contradicts itself by saying things like raw sugar and fruit sugars can be ok. The problem with sweet & sugary flavors is that they keep the addiction active, instead of breaking a bad habit. (17:30) Anna and Vinnie dive deeper into the frustration of sugar addiction and how people try to find workarounds and "cheats". (26:00) Here comes the tough love and the benefits of delayed gratification. (28:00) The only way to get better is to cut out what is causing the problem! Some of Anna's long-term successes that she has achieved are when she made peace with and accepted delayed gratification. She makes some great points about the benefits of that behavior. Vinnie adds some great examples of his own about this. (32:50) PERI-MENOPAUSE AND MORE Anna transitions to talking about the challenges of peri-menopause/menopause based on a message she received. (35:40) Starting NSNG® should help with some of the symptoms, and book a consultation with Vinnie if you need some help. Your body doesn't respond the same way as when you are younger; NSNG® can help you with your hormonal balance. Vinnie shares a question he received from a pregnant listener and his very practical response. (37:30) Also, they talk a bit about not being carb-phobic; Anna elaborates. (50:00) They finish up with some recipe ideas, and Anna rips open the time-space continuum. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2336 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino present "Kitchen 101" where Anna gives you the rundown on all the kitchen tools you'll need for starting, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/kitchen-101-what-you-need-episode-2336 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN KITCHEN 101 NOTE: If you can, it would be a good idea to watch the video for this episode as Anna will be going through a big list of kitchen tools and gadgets. After a little chat about recording platforms, Vinnie and Anna discuss how some people are intimidated by cooking. (5:00) Anna emphasizes that cooking for yourself is an act of self-care and self-love--so learn to do it! (15:00) If you are new to cooking, Anna shares the steps that will happen so that you can become comfortable cooking, and even confident experimenting. Get out a pen and paper if you can; Anna goes through a great list of items that will help you. From baking sheets to types of pans, to specific utensils--she goes through it all. She also gives you some easy meal suggestions like roasting veggies. Meat thermometers are really important. (33:00) She gives a couple of suggestions to make sure your meat is done properly. Anna doesn't bake as much as she used to, but now she used her stand-up mixer for other things, like making sausage. (36:00) They chat about certain cuts of meat that will save you money and still be good, and much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant. Vinnie shares a fun fact that he learned about himself through Dr. Anthony Jay. (44:00) They discuss slow cookers, instant pots, and air fryers. (44:55) Anna makes suggestions for making your own broth. Anna's big splurge is wooden bowls and carving boards. (50:00) They also chat a bit about woodworking and wood carving. Anna finished up her cooking and you get a little peek at her roasted tomatoes and how she made them. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2335 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about long-range trail hiking, why using weight loss drugs is making a deal with the devil, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/a-deal-with-the-devil-episode-2335 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL Vinnie and Gina discuss long-range trail hikes, and what some people have experienced along the way. (2:00) They chat about "trail angels" and what they do. Some people have taken whole families on these extended hikes, just to give their families a view into a different way to learn about life. Gina asks Vinnie about the recent report that shows with drugs like Ozempic, that along with some fat loss, you lose muscle. (13:00) Losing muscle is bad--it is bad for the function of your metabolism and strength. That's why what you eat and strength training are important. This leads to a conversation about the trend of celebrity usage of those drugs. (17:00) Weight loss company Jenny Craig has recently announced it will be permanently ending business after 40 years. (22:00) They talk about "before and after" photos, and how they were done. Vinnie asks Gina about a recent birthday trip she took with her husband. (26:00) She shares her experience and how wonderful it was. This leads to a finish about what doesn't work for Vinnie in the physical aesthetics department. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2334 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino declare death to B.S., give examples where people have become disconnected from logic, answer some questions from listeners, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/declare-death-to-bs-episode-2334 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN DECLARE DEATH TO B.S. Vinnie and Anna start the show by straightening out a couple of misunderstandings. (3:00) Anna launches into some items she has seen recently that are downright incorrect. (7:00) One is about an oatmeal product and cholesterol. Another is the recent revelation about Ozempic and how it creates muscle loss. Anna brings up some of the trends she has seen on "Shark Tank". (18:00) Vinnie and Anna discuss how many emails they each receive from vendors wanting to "schill" their products. (19:30) Anna reads an example letter. They discuss examples of all the B.S. out there and how it feeds on people's desperation. It's no wonder people are confused because of all the lies and wrong information. They answer some questions for listeners. (42:45) For the newbies: What is keto flu, a "whoosh", and what to do about it? What products that Anna and Vinnie prefer to use to avoid certain toxins? Anna has suggestions you can hear on her Substack. She also recommends the app EWG Healthy Living, to be able to search for suggestions there. Vinnie has had Anthony Jay, author of "Estrogeneration" on the podcast, so look him up! Vinnie has a couple of soap recommendations here. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2333 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes and they discuss the good and the bad of bodybuilding, what it takes to be "keto savage," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/what-it-takes-with-robert-sikes-episode-2333 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN WHAT IT TAKES Vinnie welcomes natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes back; Robert is the host of the Keto Savage podcast. Vinnie explains his experience growing up around a gym and shares some of the early bodybuilders he admired. (2:00) Robert is a natural bodybuilder, which means he hasn't used steroids. (7:15) He used to do the usual traditional diet for bulking up for bodybuilding (high carb, high protein, low fat). But he then shares the behind-the-scenes of that lifestyle. Vinnie shares his experience from being around bodybuilders at the gym. Robert agrees that is more often an unhealthy sport, rather than a healthy one. Robert explains why he never took the steroid route. (13:15) He also shares some of his methods to build muscle and get ripped. (18:00) Robert is the host of the "Keto Savage" podcast, his website is ketosavage.com, and he has a book "Ketogenic Bodybuilding". Vinnie asks Robert about his approach to food and the ketogenic diet. (25:00) Robert has developed his own food product to get in more protein, "Keto Brick." He gives a further breakdown of his daily food intake. Robert's goal is to be the "leanest man on the planet" during his competition season. ALSO: Listen for the special May 2023 promo code for NSNG® Foods! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2332 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about Vinnie's upcoming Mt. Whitney climb, altitude training, reminding yourself that today is your day, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/today-is-your-day-epsiode-2332 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TODAY IS YOUR DAY Vinnie shares that he and "The Billionaire Don Coddington" have a Whitney climb coming up—and they'll do it twice! (5:00) They chat about camping on the mountain as well as various camping equipment, and necessities like coffee. They get into discussing altitude training, including the theory that you should "Train low, Sleep high", and Vinnie explains why. (17:00) This segues to a brief version of how Vinnie discovered he had leukemia. (20:23) Gina and Vinnie discuss some of the signs and symptoms Vinnie had. Vinnie shares another reason why he loves to climb: because goals like that keep him training and moving! (29:00) You don't get old until you STOP. As a final note, Vinnie tells a little secret on how to increase your chances of getting a climbing pass to Mt. Whitney. (30:00) Vinnie shared a recent Instagram post about "self-care" and how many hours a day people spend staring at computers and cell phones. (32:00) Gina shares that on a recent trip she unplugged for a time and loved it. Stop wasting your life doing that—get out and about as often as you can! Today is YOUR DAY. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2331 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share a huge list of resources to learn the science behind a low-carb lifestyle, discuss Bulgarian split squats, and how knowledge is always power, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/knowledge-always-power-episode-2331 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN KNOWLEDGE IS ALWAYS POWER Vinnie and Anna start the show worked up about a recent question they received. As a result, they share a long list of names and resources so you can learn the science behind the low-carb lifestyle. (14:00) Gary Taubes: Why We Get Fat, The Case Against Sugar, The Case for Keto Nina Teicholz: Big Fat Surprise Prof. Tim Noakes: Diabetes Unpacked, thenoakesfoundation.org Dr. Eric Westman: ericwestmanmd.com Dr. Malcolm Kendrick: The Great Cholesterol Con and drmalcolmkendrick.org Ivor Cummins: The Fat Emperor on youtube Dave Feldman: cholesterolcode.com and you can find his "Extreme Drop" experiment here. Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt and Dr. Bret Scher of dietdoctor.com You can also find Dr. Tony Hampton, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, and others on this same website. Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek of Virta Health: virtahealth.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the LowCarbMD podcast Dr. Ben Bikman: Why We Get Sick Dr. Nadir Ali: on youtube and at alicardiology.com Dr. Philip Ovadia: Stay Off My Operating Table Dr. Thomas Seyfried at tomseyfried.com Anna goes through the steps she has taken in her own health journey to advocate for herself. (24:15) Don't be afraid of your doctors and don't be afraid of asking questions. Do not be led around by blind faith, especially about your health—knowledge is always power! You can view Vinnie's first two documentaries, both of which have many of the doctors listed above. The movies are a great place to start your learning journey! CUE THE APPLAUSE Anna and Vinnie chat about a recent email from NSNG Lifestyle Inspiration and SuperFan Eddie Fackler. (29:15) Eddie has recently gotten into ultra running, and the discussion is about the recent achievement of the runner Mike McKnight (low-carb-runner.com) Anna then discusses Bulgarian split squats and how they have upped her game and strength level. (39:00) Vinnie recommends for people new to exercise just start with regular lunges, but Bulgarian split squats are great. He also shares the proper form in which to do them. Vinnie shares how just because your body is strong in some ways, doesn't mean it's strong in other aspects. (46:45) He gives an example of what would happen when he was long-distance cycling. Vinnie explains what "DOMS" is (delayed onset muscle soreness): "It's your body applauding you for doing the right thing." BOOM. (52:00) Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2330 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Ivor Cummins back and they discuss details about cholesterol and avoiding the revolving door between the FDA, academia, big businesses, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/avoiding-revolving-door-episode-2330 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN AVOIDING THE REVOLVING DOOR Vinnie welcomes Ivor Cummins back, and Ivor reviews his years of expertise in biochemical engineering and data analysis for any new listeners. (2:30) Ivor's video "Cholesterol Conundrum" launched a new awareness about cholesterol. They discuss how Ancel Keyes and Academia spread wrong information and Big Food and Big Pharma joined in. This has created a "revolving door" relationship in funding and misleading information. Vinnie believes that most people want to do the right thing but are ignorant of the facts. (10:00) Even a big percentage of doctors have been misled. (16:00) Ivor shares what he has learned about cholesterol and how it works in our system. (17:00) He explains LDL, what to pay attention to, and why higher numbers do not necessarily mean high risk. Even when cholesterol is off, it's typically a sign of a different problem such as autoimmune conditions, insulin resistance, etc. (19:00) Vinnie asks if there's a time and a place where cholesterol would be a problem. (20:00) This leads to a discussion about statins and whether they are affecting the foundational problem. It's not the LDL that is the problem, it's damaging the LDL by eating a lot of sugars. (25:45) Certain numbers can indicate other issues instead. Your liver will always make the amount of cholesterol you need unless artificially forced to by a medication. (34:00) Ivor explains more about how cholesterol is an energy transport system. He explains a "party trick" experiment that Dave Feldman did. Low cholesterol isn't necessarily good because it depends on what it is caused by. Ivor gives an example of this with certain oils and plant sterols and stanols. (38:00) VITAMINS AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM They move on to talk about vitamins and which ones are beneficial and in what amounts. (42:00) Ivor created a presentation about the benefits of vitamin D that you can view on youtube. They discuss vitamin K and the mk7 and mk4 components as well. These are vital to assist in boosting insulin resistance and immunity. You can find Ivor Cummins at The Fat Emperor website here: thefatemperor.com. He is also on Twitter as @FatEmperor. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2329 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad have a little fun with a table manners quiz, discuss two common questions about exercise, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/two-common-questions-episode-2329 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TWO COMMON QUESTIONS After a discussion of bad disco music, Miss Manner's etiquette, sloppy clothing, and ways to avoid "death scrolling" on your phone, Vinnie and Gina turn the conversation to answer two of the most common questions about exercise. (2:00) Gina asks Vinnie what he considers the best and/or worst time to exercise. (18:20) Vinnie has some recommendations on what may be best. Gina brings up the topic of difficulty falling asleep if exercising too late; Vinnie has answers. Magnesium can help relax you. Blue light (screen time) on any electronic device should be stopped at least one hour before going to bed. Next question Gina asks: Is it better to work out before or after eating? (24:45) Vinnie shares what he prefers. There is no magical window of time, and he explains. Do what you can, when you can! No excuses, because it's important enough to find a way! Vinnie reminds listeners that even actors and other professionals never get to rest, not matter how successful they are. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2328 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome George Kolasa and Justin Tarquinio to discuss cancer, George's glioblastoma journey, Cycle for Survival, and turning pain into purpose, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/pain-into-purpose-episode-2328 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN PAIN INTO PURPOSE Vinnie and Anna start the show talking about cancer and Vinnie's battle with a rare form of leukemia. (2:00) Gina Grad's dad passed away from the same form of leukemia, and he had always lived a healthy lifestyle. Anna asks Vinnie to share more details about his journey. Vinnie has been cancer free for 16 years; his leukemia is a form that usually returns within 5 years. Vinnie and Anna bring on family members George Kolasa and Justin Tarquinio. (26:30) George and Justin are partners and are here to share their story. George was diagnosed about a year ago with glioblastoma, a rare type of brain tumor. Doctors discovered a tumor the size of a grapefruit; however, George had few signs or symptoms. More tumors have developed, but these are inoperable. Justin shares some of his thoughts of guilt; he believed he should have noticed certain signs earlier. He emphasizes that he doesn't want to make people paranoid, but if you notice something very "off", go get scanned! Anna asks George about his approach to his diagnosis, and how he decided to handle it. George shares his inspirational approach and thoughts concerning his diagnosis. It allows him to live with more dignity and turns pain into purpose! CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL George and Justin have created a fundraising Team under Cycle for Survival. (59:30) They have a goal of raising one million dollars and ALL FUNDS go directly to research! Please consider donating to George's team at www.cycleforsurvival.org. All rare forms of cancers make up approximately 50 percent of all cancers. George is getting treated through Memorial Sloan Kettering; you can read more about them at www.mskcc.org. He also shares information on other treatments to control the tumors. You can follow George on Instagram at @gkolasa and Justin at @jtarq where they share inspiring content for others. Cycle for Survival is on Instagram at @cycleforsurvival and on Twitter @Cycle4Survival. Anna and Vinnie wrap up the show chatting about upcoming shows and a few other things. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Photos of our guests George and Justin. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!