Trust and Verify with Dr. Amy Gutman - Episode 2729
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 11/28/2025
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2729 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Amy Gutman to discuss doctor-patient dynamics, the need to trust and verify, and her book, "Powerhouse Living." https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/trust-and-verify-dr-amy-gutman-episode-2729 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Trust and Verify During her medical career, Dr. Gutman came to realize that some of the things she had been taught were based on incorrect science. (6:00) She is an Emergency doctor, and has been since 2002. She was also trying to get her parents to be healthier; however, they...
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info_outlineEpisode 2729 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Amy Gutman to discuss doctor-patient dynamics, the need to trust and verify, and her book, "Powerhouse Living."
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Trust and Verify
- During her medical career, Dr. Gutman came to realize that some of the things she had been taught were based on incorrect science. (6:00)
- She is an Emergency doctor, and has been since 2002.
- She was also trying to get her parents to be healthier; however, they have a hard time adjusting to improved and updated information.
- Vinnie has had a similar issue with his parents, particularly his mother. Due to a medical problem, he was caring for his Mom, and that’s when he helped his parents implement changes. (12:00)
- There are ways to eat healthily on a fixed income. (16:00)
- Dr. Amy shares her experience getting her mother the correct medical help. (22:30)
- The discussion turns to the oft-misused term “doctor,” referring to people who use it without an MD or PhD in medicine. (30:00)
- There is a challenge working with most Registered Dieticians as well. (40:00)
- Dr. Amy speaks about her challenges in convincing her parents to continue the healthy plan she set up for them. (43:00)
- Many people often say they will “do anything” to get fit and healthy, except for doing the actual things that get you fit and healthy.
- Marketing of products and medications can be misleading, too. (55:00)
- Vinnie’s wife, Serena, is 64 years old and very fit. NSNG agrees with her! (1:05:00)
- Healthy foods increase your vitality!
- Foods like ghee help build “sexy” hormones. (1:10:00)
Powerhouse Living
- Dr. Amy Gutman’s book, “Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation,” is about people changing their lives, both in body and mind. (1:13:00)
You can find her book on Amazon and other booksellers. And in Vinnie's book club https://amzn.to/4r45gU2 - It contains real-life examples of people who transformed their lives. It is meant to inspire people to lead a life of purpose and adaptability, even in challenging and hectic times. It is not a stereotypical self-help book.
- Don’t forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie’s video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00)
- You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
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- You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/
More News
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- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
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- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
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- Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/
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