When entertainment executive and former touring musician John Taylor found himself at 450 pounds, depressed, breathless, and ashamed, he knew something had to change. Years of food addiction, alcohol dependency, and extreme dieting had left him broken—and despite trying everything from rehab to running marathons, nothing stuck.

Then, he stopped chasing perfection and started practicing self-forgiveness. What followed was a complete transformation: 10% body fat, restored metabolic health, and a grounded sense of joy.

In this conversation John tells Todd:

• How process addiction kept him trapped in shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage.
• Why a spiritual approach—not another extreme diet—was the key to lasting change.
• How community, vulnerability, and AA gave him the foundation to rebuild.
• Why building muscle—not burning calories—transformed his metabolism and mindset.
• What he's learned about self-worth, healing, and why love is the greatest health habit of all.

Whether you’re stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, carrying emotional weight, or just trying to make peace with your body, John’s story proves that radical health begins with radical self-love—and that it's never too late to begin again.

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🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔

Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being.

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We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols.

Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal health encompasses ten key aspects, which...