The Health Strategy Behind Winning Leaders & Athletes | Derek Johnson
Release Date: 04/25/2025
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info_outlineIn this powerhouse episode of the Winners Find A Way show, host Trent M. Clark sits down with Derek Johnson, founder of Derek Johnson Nutrition, to break down what it really means to take ownership of your health.
Derek shares how his journey from traditional dietetics to integrative and functional medicine transformed his own life—and how he now guides high performers, busy professionals, and families to reclaim their well-being. From gut health and metabolic flexibility to light exposure and late-night eating, this conversation delivers real-world strategies to elevate energy, mental clarity, and physical resilience.
If you want to optimize your health, avoid burnout, and become the high-performing leader you were meant to be, this episode is your blueprint.
🔥 Key Topics Covered:
- Why processed foods are destroying our health—and what to do about it
- The hidden dangers of eating late at night
- How morning routines (hydration, movement, sunlight) shape daily performance
- Gut health, metabolic flexibility, and the real cost of ignoring your body
- The link between nutrition, anxiety, and long-term mental wellness
- Building a proactive health system: testing, consistency, and trusted advisors
✅ Actionable Takeaways:
- Hydrate + Move + Sunlight every morning before screen time
- Eat meals at regular times to stabilize blood sugar
- Cut out processed snacks and energy-dense foods before bed
- Wind down with light restriction, breathing exercises, or foam rolling
- Approach food as fuel—not therapy
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📚 Recommended Resources:
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