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Trust and Verify with Dr. Amy Gutman - Episode 2729

Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Release Date: 11/28/2025

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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2740 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss a variety of coming health trends for 2026 and whether the trends are truly beneficial or not. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/coming-health-trends-in-2026-episode-2740 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Coming Health Trends in 2026 Optimizing sleep is essential. (4:00) Vinnie used to be proud of the fact that he only slept 4 hours a night; however, he also thinks that lifestyle contributed to him getting cancer 17 years ago. Microbiome personalization. (14:30) Having a healthy...

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Episode 2739- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss music and share a favorite holiday tradition, a humorous review of the "Twelve Days of Christmas." https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/a-favorite-holiday-tradition-episode-2739 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Favorite Holiday Tradition After a bit of discussion about certain music and Hallmark movies, Anna and Vinnie begin their traditional “12 Days of Christmas” review. (24:00) This time, they have AI to help analyze the lyrics. They review the song every holiday season, always...

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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2738 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers to discuss success stories, dirty keto products, finding a new direction, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/finding-a-new-direction-episode-2738 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Finding A New Direction Laura is the first call-in guest. (2:00) She discovered Vinnie through the Mike Rowe podcast. She’s lost 25 lbs on NSNG® and loves the lifestyle. Drew is the next caller. (22:00) He initially lost weight for his wedding by following a traditional CICO...

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Episode 2733 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss changing things up and keeping up motivation and writing down your dreams because dreams are free! https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/dreams-are-free-episode-2733 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Changing Things Up The podcast has a new sponsor, Jaspr. (2:00) Vinnie is very excited about the product—he’s been using it for the past 9 months and loves it. Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go...

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Episode 2732 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss gaming the system and the benefits of correctly measuring body composition. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/gaming-the-system-episode-2732 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Gaming the System The first caller is Lee. (6:00) Lee has been off and on NSNG for several years and has been listening to the podcast since early on. He gives his backstory about NSNG®. (15:00) He uses several protocols in addition to NSNG®; however, Vinnie has some questions and...

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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2731 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the evolution of beliefs, what we tell ourselves, junk food trends, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/what-we-tell-ourselves-episode-2731 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - What We Tell Ourselves Note: There is a discussion around Santa and beliefs—if you have little ones around while listening, we encourage listener discretion. The origin of the “Daisy Dukes” and the show Dukes of Hazard. (3:00) They discuss how information about topics like climate change has changed,...

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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

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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/
    • Also, you’ll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely.
  • You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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