The Craig Van Cast

By Craig Van

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August 19, 2025 Stop Dieting Now (500M neurons already know)
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Stop your diet. Stop counting calories.
Your body's intelligence is far superior to any tracking app, and it's time you learned how to listen to it.
This is how you move from fighting your body with rules to aligning with its natural wisdom for effortless, sustainable health.

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––– CONTENTS –––
00:00 Introduction: The Disconnect Between Diet Apps and Body Intelligence
00:55 Personal Journey: From Distrust to Discovery
01:58 The War Against Our Own Bodies
02:22 Introducing Nutritional Embodied Intelligence
05:50 System 1: The Gut-Brain Axis
07:28 System 2: The Homeostatic Controller
09:23 System 3: Somatic Markers
11:47 System 4: The Microbial Collective
14:40 Interoception: The Master Interface
17:44 The Hedonic Hijack: Modern Manipulation
19:51 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Body Intelligence
22:17 Conclusion: Trusting Your Body's Wisdom
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August 14, 2025 Why I Stopped Following Health Experts (and tripled my energy)
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I spent years following every health guru and still had zero energy. Here's how I stopped being a Puppet to external advice and became the Pilot of my own health—tripling my energy by learning to read my body's intelligence instead of depending on everyone else's rules.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 My Journey Through Diets and Realizations
02:12 The Truth About Making Dietary Decisions
03:12 Introducing the Body Intelligence Framework
05:11 Pillar One: Body Intelligence
14:31 Pillar Two: Internalization
18:53 Pillar Three: Mission Focus
23:27 Bringing It All Together
24:39 Your Next Steps

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August 04, 2025 8 Levels of Energy (your performance potential)
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You think you're healthy because you're not sick. But there are 8 levels of health and energy—and you're stuck at level 2. Most "healthy" people accept brain fog and afternoon crashes as normal, never realizing there's a whole universe of vitality beyond just "not being sick."

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction: Why You're Stuck at Level Two
01:10 Understanding the Health Spectrum
04:01 The Eight Levels of Health and Energy
04:04 Level One: Severely Ill
04:38 Level Two: Chronically Symptomatic
05:37 Level Three: Symptom-Free but Low Energy
06:12 Level Four: Good Energy with Occasional Issues
07:05 Level Five: Consistent Energy, Rare Symptoms
07:40 Level Six: High Energy, Optimal Digestion
08:24 Level Seven: Peak Performance, Gut Powered
09:10 Level Eight: Transcendent Vitality
10:37 The Secret to Ascending the Levels
11:42 The Role of Gut Health
13:48 Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
15:06 Review and Next Steps

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July 28, 2025 Why Your 'Healthy' Diet Isn't Working (it's not your fault)
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You follow the expert's diet, but the brain fog and afternoon crash remain. You didn't fail the diet. The diet failed *you*. This episode gives you the tools to stop being a Diet Parrot and become the Architect of your own health.

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July 21, 2025 I Cured My Brain Fog by Fixing My Gut (not my brain) | 62
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Your 3pm energy crash isn't a caffeine problem. It's a gut inflammation problem, caused by the 'healthy' foods you're eating.
I'll show you the 5-stage fire that's killing your focus and exactly how to put it out.

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––– THE CRAIG VAN CAST –––
The full script for this video is also available as a newsletter.
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Listen to the audio version of this on your favorite podcast platform.
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––– SYSTEMS & RESOURCES –––
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July 14, 2025 Why You Crash at 3PM (and how it's killing your mission) | 61
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That 3PM energy crash isn't just an inconvenience—it's performance data your body is screaming at you. I'm going to show you the three languages your body uses to communicate and how reading them correctly transforms you from a confused Passenger into a confident Driver of your own biology.
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July 08, 2025 Your Body Compass (the only way to guarantee energy, clarity and longevity) | 60
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That afternoon crash and brain fog aren't normal. It's a signal that supposedly 'healthy' foods are destroying your focus from the inside out.
This video gives you the system to decode your body's signals, end gut inflammation, and become the Pilot of your own biology, not a Puppet to the diet industry.

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July 14, 2024 59 | How Sitting Wreaks Havoc on Your Body (and How to Fix It)
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In this episode, you'll understand the two main consequences of prolonged sitting: spinal instability and limb immobility, and why they're so detrimental to your overall health and movement quality.
We break down the complex anatomy of your spine, explaining how sitting affects its structures, from buckling joints to stress concentrations in your discs. Learn why your office chair might be your worst enemy and how it's slowly eroding your body's natural support systems.
But it's not all doom and gloom! We also discuss the path forward, introducing the concepts of spine stability and limb mobility as your weapons against the sitting epidemic. Discover how you can start reversing the damage and reclaim your body's natural movement potential.
Whether you're struggling with back pain, concerned about your sedentary lifestyle, or simply want to move better, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could change your approach to daily movement.
Don't miss out on this crucial information that could be the key to unlocking your body's hidden potential and freeing yourself from the shackles of sitting.
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April 01, 202458 | From Symptom to Source, Back Pain
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Struggling with persistent back pain and can't figure out why? In today’s deep dive, we're shining a light on the silent destroyer of spinal health - our sitting habits. With expert insights and evidence-based solutions, this episode is your guide to understanding and combating the root causes of spinal discomfort.
Quick Summary: Discover the hidden reasons behind back pain and how simple (not easy) lifestyle adjustments can lead to significant improvements in your spinal health.
What This Episode Covers:
The Real Culprit: We're peeling back the layers on how everyday sitting habits are contributing more to your back pain than you might realize. From athletes to office workers, no one is exempt.
Expert Insights: Drawing on the pioneering work of Professor McGill, we explore why addressing the root cause of back pain is far more effective than temporary fixes.
A Closer Look at Our Bodies: Learn how our bodies communicate through pain and what it's really trying to tell us about our spine and overall health.
The Breakdown Process: Ever wondered how back pain develops over time? We break down the science in an easy-to-understand way, explaining the process of spinal stress accumulation and how it leads to chronic conditions.
Lifestyle Overhaul: It’s not all doom and gloom - discover actionable steps you can take today to start reversing the damage. From improving posture to incorporating movement into your daily routine, we’ve got you covered.
Movement as Medicine: Explore how adopting a broader perspective on movement can not only alleviate pain but also enhance your life quality.
Why listen? If you’re tired of temporary fixes and ready to tackle your back pain at its source, this episode is a must-watch. Say goodbye to the frustration of unexplained discomfort and hello to a healthier, more vibrant you.
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February 02, 2024 57 | Don’t trust, verify! A critical thinker’s guide to validate HEALTH advice
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Can you discern the life-changing health habits amidst the avalanche of wellness trends? Let's embark on a quest together, as we navigate the sea of information and pinpoint the choices that genuinely foster healing. This episode strips away the buzzwords and fluff, grounding you in the scientific principles that stand as reliable beacons in the chaos. With special insights from the Kinetic Keystone project, we'll provide you with a blueprint to carve out your very own health roadmap, tailored to meet the nuances of your personal journey. Prepare to arm yourself with strategies that are both scientifically sound and intimately personalized.

When back pain strikes with a vengeance, where do you turn for relief? Enter Professor Stuart McGill, the spine whisperer, who joins us to unravel the art of back pain recovery with precision and empathy. Discover how to listen to your body's subtle cues, transforming pain into a dialogue that guides your healing. This episode isn't just about recovery; it's a tribute to the human body—a masterpiece of nature's engineering. Join us for an exploration into the remarkable capabilities of our bodies, and learn how to cultivate a relationship of deep respect and awe with the vessel that carries us through life.
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