Fitness Confidential

Episode 2569 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss whether government nominees can truly affect change, what we can do, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/what-we-can-do-episode-2569 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - What We Can Do Health and Human Services and various nominees. (3:00) Does it make a difference who oversees the health and nutritional changes? (10:00) Any changes are going to take a long time to establish. But change does need to happen! Big Food is lobbying both sides of the aisle to ensure their business and profits aren’t negatively affected. (17:00) Some general nutrition suggestions from the government aren’t always based on science. (20:00) Is there anything we can do in the “middle” ground, like advocating at schools, etc. (23:00) They talk about various accommodations made around PE class versus during the 1970s and 1980s. (26:00) There’s a balance between being safe and toughening up. (37:00) They discuss the benefits of schools having sports programs, including creating community. (39:00) What’s a good way to build habits? (44:00) Vinnie would love to be a part of making changes. (49:00) Chris reads an alarming statistic about military-aged people. (51:00) They give an update on Pure Vitamin Club and NSNG Foods. (56:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up at Sign-up will be closed again on Nov. 22, 2024; after that date, the wait list will be available. More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2568 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss traveling, new goals, the TSA, weight loss, how to "reset your jets," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/reset-your-jets-episode-2568 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reset Your Jets Anna has been traveling and promoting Eat Happy Italian. (2:00) Vinnie has a new plan for workouts next year. (14:00) He wants to put on more muscle. (22:00) They return to discussing Anna’s recent travels. (24:30) They share ideas about going through airports. There are ways to visit with friends or family and still be NSNG®. (30:00) Anna shares a story about the TSA. (33:00) Anna got called a “perp.” Apparently, Vinnie is on “The List,” too. During the Villa Cappelli ad, Anna shares one way to tell if olive oil has been cut with cheap oil. But Villa Cappelli *never* cuts theirs. Anna has dropped some weight. (49:00) She had some medical issues this past year and had to buckle down in her approach. (50:00) She describes what changes she made. There will be times when you need to “reset your jets.” It's best to make peace with where you are on your journey; Anna explains what she means. (57:00) Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen! Follow this link to Eat Happy Kitchen's StartEngine to find out more! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2567 - On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ben Bocchicchio and Dr. Martin Gibala, discussing maximizing exercise, VO2 Max, HIIT exercise, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/maximizing-exercise-episode-2567 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Maximizing Exercise Vinnie was inspired during a recent trip to Mammoth to try a different approach to his fitness. (2:00) Do what you enjoy, but both strength training and cardio are important. What is the best exercise? (9:00) People conflate performance training with health training. (11:00) Ben recommends HIIT using resistance; there are multiple benefits. Martin explains what VO2 max is and how it’s measured. (16:30) Engaging type 2 muscle fibers (fast twitch) doesn’t need to mean lifting super-heavy. (23:00) It has more to do with the level the person is at. Zone 2 vs Intervals for cardio. (27:00) Mitochondrial formation is different in different types of muscle (29:00) How do we grow mitochondria for optimal health? Increasing VO2 Max How to build up VO2 max. (35:30) HIIT means 3-minute to 5-minute bouts at high intensity, with a couple minutes of recovery, repeated multiple times. There is debate on the best way to increase VO2 Max. (40:00) How many times a week should a proper HIIT be done? (41:00) Twice a week is most likely enough for most people. (43:00) HIIT workouts are very demanding. Vinnie discourages what he calls “junk miles,”  or doing what is more than necessary. (48:00) Rest for recovery is important. Dr Maritn Gibala has a book out called “The One Minute Workout.” (50:00) It’s an overview that shows how small bouts of exercise can be helpful. Dr Ben explains his preferred methods for HIIT. (55:00) Dr Martin talks about what he calls “exercise snacks.” (56:00) The goal is to get out of the lowest fitness level and build up from there. You can find Dr. Ben Bocchicchio at . Dr. Martin Gibala's website is . More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2566 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss redirecting goals, knowing when to show up and grow up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/show-up-and-grow-up-chris-shaffer-episode-2566 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Show Up and Grow Up Chris Shaffer joins Vinnie today. (2:30) Vinnie reminisces about playing football against Dalton Hilliard. It’s an example of how to show up and grow up. (4:00) At Vinnie’s age, his approach to his goals has changed, and he’s hoping others get inspiration from it. Going to Mammoth Lakes while he was in California recently, Vinnie realizes he wants to make adjustments. (18:00) Vinnie is getting better and getting his strength and VO2 max back to where he wants it. He’s getting an early gift of an assault bike. (30:00) The “Carol bike” is intended to maximize your effort in a certain amount of time. (33:00) Vinnie plans to do HIIT twice a week in addition to his Zone 2 training. His goal is optimal vascular and mitochondrial health. (36:00) They discuss that procrastination can signal that it’s time to grow and push yourself. (40:00) Vinnie brings up NSNG® fan Kurt Lepird and the progress Kurt’s made. (43:00) Jack LaLanne is one of Vinnie’s heroes. One of his most famous feats was pulling 70 rowboats (with people in them) for a mile at age 70. (48:00) They give an update on Pure Vitamin Club products. (50:00) They are driven and committed to providing the best, purest products! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waitlist at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2565 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a VIP hat, health habits, the need to be the squeaky wheel, Halloween candy, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/be-the-squeaky-wheel-episode-2565 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Be The Squeaky Wheel Vinnie has an update about the VIP group merch. (2:00) Surprise guest Leona joins the show to discuss what is in the works. They also chat about Anna’s recent book signing. Don’t forget to rate and review Eat Happy Italian! They give an update about Anna’s husband and his gallbladder issues. (16:30) She and Loren had several obstacles, including a fire that affected communications with others. (20:00) Anna had to advocate for him and the treatment he needed by being the squeaky wheel. Health Habits and Halloween Plans Serena joins the show to discuss her and Vinnie’s Halloween candy experiment. (29:00) (This episode was recorded right before Halloween). They discuss trying to stay away from junk candy. Vinnie brings up a friend of the show who struggles, despite her knowledge of NSNG®. (45:00) Food habits like “healthy” snack bars or pastries will only hinder progress. They are just justifications that will lead to serious health complications. The only way to fix the problem is to stop doing what is causing the problem! (49:00) Vinnie is happy that Lizzo is making changes in her habits and health. (50:00) They chat about dietary changes and Loren’s healing. (55:00) Superfan Brad ruined things with Sam Elliott. (57:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2564 - On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen, the cash-for-candy experiment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/a-great-opportunity-episode-2564 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Great Opportunity Anna makes a special appearance on this Friday’s show. (2:00) They are going to talk a bit about money, in addition to their usual health and fitness. Crowdfunding vs. Equity Crowdfunding. (6:00) Anna explains what her company is offering. (8:00) You can buy equity (shares) in her company as part of her fundraising goals. The goal is to get on more grocery shelves, but the expense of getting into stores is immense. (20:00) Her biggest goal is to be a producer of high-quality, clean-ingredient foods across multiple categories. (22:00) Anna explains a bit about the purchase process through StartEngine. (31:00) Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity! Follow this link to Eat Happy Kitchen's StartEngine to find out more! Cash for Candy Vinnie and Serena tried an experiment for Halloween and posted about it on social media. (34:00) He explains how they set up the experiment to see how many kids would sell their candy. They read some comments that Vinnie received on Instagram about the post. It’s something Vinnie and Serena will try again. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up until Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at MIDNIGHTat Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2563 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss resolutions, results, that now is the time to start becoming active, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/now-is-the-time-episode-2563 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Now Is The Time Competition for the nickname “Gran Torino.”(2:00) Updates on one of Vinnie’s resolutions. (4:00) He tries to listen to audiobooks. He will often do zero “life into living” to show solidarity for those he’s trying to help. Each year, he tries to get in 365 hours of aerobics, minimum. Next year, Vinnie might switch up his exercise goals. (9:00) His recent cancer challenge has made him rethink his goals. Vinnie encourages you to start transmuting into your goals now instead of waiting for the new year. (17:00) Time is a construct of humans; any time is a good time to start, so start now. Having resistance to change is a clue to start it now, not to procrastinate. Getting Started Chris asks about testosterone levels. (20:00) Creatine is a good thing. (23:00) Studies are showing how it helps with cellular health. Chris talks about testosterone, sex drive, mood, eating whole foods, sleep, and getting proper nutrients. (24:00) The more you learn about your natural hormone levels, the better. Vinnie knows athletes who would use high doses of steroids, and he has seen a lot of unhealthy results over the years. Even Joe Bonnadonna, Vinnie’s mentor in his younger years, would tell Vinnie not to use them—and Joe used them! Rucking is another way Vinnie gets strength and cardio in. (42:00) They discuss the difference between having an actual rucksack versus using a backpack with weights. (43:00) What should you expect as you shift to a weightlifting focus? (53:00) The idea is to progress, but you also need to know when to rest. Rest is part of the progress. (56:00) Keep track with a notepad and pencil or an app, but track your progress so you can assess. Start with where you’re at, and just try a little further each time. (1:03:00) For example, Chris’ grandfather had knee surgery, and each day, he would try to go just a little bit further. Body weight exercises can help, too, if you can’t or are hesitant to join a gym. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up now at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2562 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his interest in fitness at a young age, and Vinnie gives you a "weightlifting 101" and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/weightlifting-101-episode-2562 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Where It Began There’s a chat about music and cowboy boots. (2:00) Vinnie used to love "ski skates." (6:00) A little backstory on Vinnie’s early interest in sports. (9:00) He loved the show "The Wide World of Sports" while growing up in the 1970s and '80s. This is how he got introduced to Jack LaLane. He started mimicking what he was learning. Weightlifting 101 You’ll want to take notes. (27:00) Both aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (weights) training are important. Only work the muscles you plan on keeping! (29:00) It’s important to balance with both pushing and pulling movements. Compound movement is moving more than one joint at a time. (31:30) Auxiliary exercises are good for isolation and definition but aren’t as necessary as compound movements. (34:30) Compound movements will also save you time. Reps and Sets (39:00) Vinnie has tried various protocols. He describes what his preferred method is. He likes three sets: one for warm-up, one for just short of failure, and one until failure. Do not go to failure when you are alone for moves like bench presses when doing free weights, etc. Do not drop or throw your weights around—you’ll just look like an asshole. (42:00) You don’t have to go to failure if you’re noticing an increase in strength over time. Leg Day  Never skip Leg Day. (45:30) His four preferred exercises for this are squats, lunges, deadlifts, and leg press. He picks at least three of the four every time. He describes a twice-a-week workout, which can work great for maintaining muscle strength. (50:00) Basic bodyweight exercises can be effective, too! Where there is a will, there’s a way! You can do all of this!! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up now at Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2561- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Lankford, and they discuss three cases of hikers disappearing into thin air, mountain safety, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/into-thin-air-with-andrea-lankford-episode-2561 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Into Thin Air They chat about John Krakauer and trade opinions on his books. (2:00) Andrea is a park ranger, law enforcement, and the author of  . (5:00) She follows three haunting stories of missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail from Mexico to Canada. (11:00) The Yellow Deli and the Twelve Tribes are active in the region where two of the hikers are missing. There are all kinds of dangers people run into on both PCT and AT (the Appalachian Trail) Dr. Arpad Vass makes outrageous claims that he has devices to help find victims. (21:00) He appears to capitalize on people’s pain. Vinnie hates it when people are taken advantage of. There are two famous races in Death Valley. (32:00) The Badwater 135 and Furnace Creek 508 races are two of the most difficult races held in the most scorching conditions. They discuss some of the limitations and policies of being on the trails. A Word of Caution More on the Pacific Crest Trail. (47:00) Mountain trails are meant to be taken seriously; never hike alone or go without being fully prepared. “All the gear and no idea” is a real concern for inexperienced hikers and adventure-seekers. (1:00:00) Andrea and Vinnie express how important it is to have the right equipment, know how to use it properly, and carry a tracking device like a Garmin inReach. The safety is worth the investment!   (27:30) It’s listed under “Special Interest” with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it’s family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach.   Don’t forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2560—On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss how to stay focused on a goal, vitamin deficiencies, spices, knives, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/stay-focused-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2560 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Stay Focused   Vinnie tells the story of why he got out of the bayou. (2:00) It was inspired by a Sports Illustrated spread. Transmutation happens! Teresa shares a similar story about goals. (9:00) Writing your goals down and placing them where you can see them often can help you stay focused. Spicing Things Up Teresa reads an article stating that most people globally do not get enough of seven important minerals. (13:00) When a food says “fortified” or “enriched,” it means that the vitamin or mineral was added because it doesn’t occur naturally in that food. New research has examined the effects of saffron on people with anxiety. (19:00) They discuss other herbs that can have positive effects on health. The conversation switches to knives (pun only partially intended.) (24:00) Vinnie has several types of knives, some of which have been gifted to him. They chat a bit more about collections. (34:00) You can visit Vinnie’s Amazon page at and find some of the items he uses and recommends. (36:00) You can find Teresa on Instagram and X Teresa has a book called “,” in Vinnie’s Book Club. If you want to join Vinnie's VIP group, sign-up is currently open at (27:30) It’s listed under “Special Interest” with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it’s family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach.   Don’t forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: