Talking Nutrition
Talking Nutrition is the podcast for women who did everything right and stopped seeing results. Hosted by Johan Vesters, online nutrition and functional health coach, and founder of Odyssey Coaching Systems, the show digs into what is actually going on under the surface: metabolism, fat loss, thyroid, hormones, gut health, blood work, and the mindset and behavior change that makes results stick. No crash diets, no quick fixes, no fear-mongering. Just education, real client stories, and honest conversations, so you can understand your own body, ask better questions, and take ownership of your health.
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Episodes
228 episodes
#102 🥂 Beyond Dry January (How 30 Days Without Alcohol Will Change Your Life)
🥂 In this episode, Johan discusses the benefits of quitting alcohol and the popular trend of Dry January. He shares his personal experience of giving up alcohol and the positive effects it has on your mind and body. We explore the effects of al...
#101 - Pia Seeberg - Eating More to Build Muscle and Fuel Your Training
In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Pia Seeberg to discuss her personal nutrition and muscle-building journey. You'll learn why it's important to focus more on eating enough instead of restricting yourself, keeping a more s...
#100 - Everything That's Wrong With Diet Culture
In this episode, Johan and Kristine go on a 30-minute rant about diet culture and everything that's wrong with it. You'll learn about common contradictions, myths, and misconceptions, and how a lot of the claims that are spread out there in mai...
#99 - How to Enjoy Christmas Without Stressing About Nutrition
In this episode, Johan and Alexsandra discuss strategies for enjoying the holiday season while maintaining a balanced approach to nutrition and health. They emphasize the importance of balancing flexibility and practicing moderation.You...
#98 - Instagram Q&A - Dealing With Stress, Workout Fuel, Progress Without Tracking, and More...
In this Q&A episode, Johan first shares a client story that teaches you how to handle stressful and overwhelming periods. Then you'll learn about the importance of keeping food quality high, the role of tracking macros for achieving results...
#97 - Instagram Q&A - Ultra-Processed Foods, Sleep vs Exercise, Cardio for Weight Loss, and more...
In this episode, Johan provides personal updates and introduces a new coach to the team. He then answers questions about prioritizing sleep vs. working out, the amount of cardio needed for fat loss, and the impact of ultra-processed foods on nu...
#96 - Instagram Q&A - Balancing Hormones, Gluten-Free When Eating Out, Testosterone, & More...
Back with another Instagram Q&A! This week, Kristine and Johan catch up and answer questions about balancing hormones, determining caloric deficit, eating gluten-free when dining out, the prevalence of hormonal imbalance, finding the right ...
#95 - How to Cultivate Self-Discipline – The Virtue of Temperance
🔑 In this episode of Talking Nutrition, you'll learn about the third of four essential keys to a successful fitness journey and a happy, healthy life. These keys - which also happen to be the four Stoic Virtues - are what drives Odyssey Coachin...
#94 - Seasonal Affective Disorder - Getting Through Winter Without Going Into Hibernation
❄️ It's cold, it's dark, and it's starting to affect your mood and energy levels... In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan talks about Seasonal Affective Disorder, common signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to get through win...
#93 - Road to Self-Mastery - The Virtue of Wisdom
🔑 In this episode of Talking Nutrition, you'll learn about the second of four essential keys to a successful fitness journey and a happy, healthy life. These keys - which also happen to be the four Stoic Virtues - are what drives Odyssey Coachi...
#92 - Holiday Tactics: Thanksgiving Special
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Kristine and Johan discuss their favorite tips and tactics for helping you enjoy your Holidays to the fullest, without unnecessary guilt or stress around food.Through self-monitoring, some movement...
#91 - Alexsandra Nordtun - How to Support a Healthy Pregnancy
🤰 In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by chiropractor, PT, and fellow nutrition coach, Alexsandra Nordtun to talk about food and fitness during and after pregnancy.Alexsandra first shares her personal fitness journey,&...
#90 - From Comfort Zone to Growth - The Virtue of Courage
🔑 In this episode of Talking Nutrition, you'll learn about the first of four essential keys to a successful fitness journey and a happy, healthy life. These keys - which also happen to be the four Stoic Virtues - are what drives Odyssey Coachin...
#89 - Q&A - Intermittent Fasting, the Unregulated Supplement Industry, and more...
❓ We hadn't done a Q&A in a while, so... here's another Q&A episode! In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan answers the following questions:- How have you kept track of the process, learning to know what works for you and y...
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#88 - Tara Nicole - Overcoming Disordered Eating Habits
In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Tara Nicole (nutrition coach) to talk about her history with disordered eating habits, and how she overcame them.Tara shares her journey, going from growing up athletic (but eatin...
#87 Why the Hell Does Your Weight Fluctuate so Much?
⚖️ Ever step on the scale, just to have your mood RUINED?You worked out extra hard, your nutrition was on point, and you hit your steps... Yet, you STILL gained weight overnight? You thought you were in a deficit, and you finally lost s...
#86 Your Fitness Tracker is Lying to You
⌚️Did you know that your fitness tracker has NO idea how many calories you burn?In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan first breaks down what the research indicates when it comes to fitness trackers' abilities to measure steps, hea...
#85 - Digestion Deep Dive - Basics For Better Poops - pt. 2/2
💩 Back with part two of the Digestion Deep Dive! Before you jump in, if you haven't yet, make sure to go back to episode 83 first. Then, let's look into some more not-so-obvious factors that may just be contributing to your digestive issues.
#84 - What Happens AFTER Weight Loss?
🔥 Picture this: you do another strict diet for a few weeks, you finally lose a couple of kilos/pounds, you're excited... But, what now? Are you supposed to continue to eat this little? Is it OK to go back to normal once you're done? Can you eat...
#83 - Digestion Deep Dive - Basics For Better Poops - pt. 1/2
💩 In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition - or more like... Talking Digestion - Kristine and Johan break down some not-so-obvious factors that may just be contributing to your digestive issues.Digestive health is a crucial aspect of...
#82 - Steptember Q&A 3.2 - Candy Addiction, Best Exercise for Weight Loss, Dealing With Stress, and More..
This week's bonus episode is part 2 of the Steptember Challenge: 'Week 3: Ask Me Anything' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about muscle gain, fat loss, growth mindset, dealing with stress and burnout, supplements, the best ...
#81 - Three Pillars for a Successful Weight Loss Phase
In this episode of Talking Nutrition, you'll learn about the exact daily and weekly action-based goals to aim for that, when done consistently, will make your fat loss phase successful.We'll start with the bigger picture, looking at per...
#80 - Steptember Q&A 3.1 - Losing the Spare Tyre, Dealing with Rough Days, Strength Training for Health, & More..
This week's bonus episode is part 1 of the Steptember Challenge: 'Week 3: Ask Me Anything' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about losing that stubborn last bit of body fat (AKA the spare tyre), how to deal with low motivatio...
#79 - The REAL 'Secret' to Mastering Your Macros
Tracking your food periodically is objectively speaking THE best method for creating results. You get to relearn portion control, what's in certain foods (in terms of macronutrients, micronutrients, fiber, etc), and you're in full cont...
#78 - Steptember Q&A 2.2 - Anabolic Window, Protein, Intermittent Fasting, Fiber, and More..
This week's bonus episode is part 2 of the Steptember Challenge 'Week 2: Nutrition' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about over-consumption of protein, fasting, the anabolic window, fiber, gut health, stress, general nutri...
