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
#77 - Preparing for the Holiday Season - Q4 Planning
Now that we're officially in Q4 of 2023, let's get you ready for the Holiday Season.Whether you do, or don't celebrate things like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Xmas, etc... it's always good to do a seasonal recap of where you're at, what ne...
#76 - Steptember Q&A 2.1 - Ultra-Processed Foods, Protein, Low-Fat Foods, and More..
This week's bonus episode is part 1 of the Steptember Challenge 'Week 2: Nutrition' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about low vs high fat foods, ultra-processed foods, flexible dieting and the 80/20 rule, guidelines for i...
#75 - How To Build Muscle AND Get Leaner
In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition, Kristine and Johan break down how to eat and train if you want to BOTH build muscle AND lose body fat.You'll learn about periodization, building meals to support your goals, protein requireme...
#74 - Steptember Q&A 1 - STEPS To Take For A Longer (Stronger) Life
In this Steptember Q&A recording, Johan answers questions related to all things Movement and Exercise.Is the whole 10k step thing just marketing, or is it actually important to hit a good amount of steps per day? What are the health...
#73 - Monday Motivation - Breaking Negative Self-Talk & Tackling Life's Curveballs
In this episode Johan helps you overcome negative self-talk, take ownership of what's within your control, and get unstuck, even when just about everything seems to work against you.In contrary to the clickbait-y claims you read/see/hea...
#72 - Is this food ACTUALLY good for you? - The Health Halo Effect
Want to know the TRUTH about 'good', 'bad,' and 'super' foods?The Health Halo Effect is a marketing tactic used by companies to make you THINK that their products are healthier than they actually are. You see it everywhere, from the foo...
#71 - Jenny Blake - How Ladies Who Lift Create Their Shape
In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Jenny Blake (Licensed Nutritionist and Functional Nutrition Counselor) to break down how to build muscle and lose body fat effectively, without the 1200 calorie diets and hours of ...
#70 - NEAT, The Secret Weapon To All Things Health & Fitness
JOIN THE STEPTEMBER CHALLENGE: https://bit.ly/45UN7fRThis week we're revisiting the true unsung hero of all things health & fitness: NEAT (Non...
#69 - Laurin Conlin, MsC - Flexible vs. Rigid Dieting, Science, Seed Oils, and more..
In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Laurin Conlin (Researcher, Coach, Educator, IFBB Bikini Pro, and Mentor) to talk about flexible vs. rigid dieting, trends and misinformation in the space, macros, meal plans, intui...
#68 - Flexible Dieting - The Principles Of Nutrition pt 5/5
Aaaaaaand, that's a wrap! This is the final part of our 5-part mini series 'The Principles Of Nutrition', taking you from Calories, to Macronutrients, to Micronutrients/Nutrient Timing/Supplements, to Metabolism/Periodization, to today: F...
#67 - Jessica Isaacs, RD - How To Fuel Your Workouts & Improve Recovery
In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Jessica Isaacs, RD to talk about all things workout nutrition. If you want to learn exactly when, how much, and what to eat before and after training to improve your performance an...
#66 - Metabolism & Periodization - The Principles Of Nutrition pt 4/5
In this bonus episode Johan first explains the metabolism, what it is, and how it's adaptive (not just slow or fast). Second, you'll learn about periodization, and how different goals require different phases.This is part 4 of our 5-par...
#65 - 5 Keys to Creating REAL Results and Achieving LONG TERM Success
In this week's episode, Johan breaks down the 5 keys needed to create REAL results. These keys are essential for long term success, and when applied proactively, you'll be able to rely on them for continuous growth and progress.First,...
#64 - Micronutrients, Nutrient Timing, & Supplements - The Principles Of Nutrition pt 3/5
In this bonus episode Johan teaches you all about micronutrients, nutrient timing, and supplementation.This is part 3 of our 5-part mini series 'The Principles Of Nutrition', taking you from Calories, to Macronutrients, to Micronutrie...
#63 - Cheat Days, Food Volume, & The Satiety Index of Common Foods
Ever feel like even though you eat 'clean' all week, you almost ALWAYS end up over eating during the weekend? In this episode Kristine and Johan first explain why that tends to happen, and what you can do about it to feel better and ge...
#62 - Protein, Carbs, Fats, & Alcohol - The Principles Of Nutrition pt 2/5
In this bonus episode Johan teaches you all about the three macronutrients: Protein, Carbs, Fats, and Alcohol (not a macronutrient).This is part 2 of our 5-part mini series 'The Principles Of Nutrition', taking you from Calories, to Mac...
#61 - Night Shift Work, Sleep Deprivation, & Caffeine w/ Mike Kesthely
On this episode, Mike Kesthely (Elevated Experience Coaching) is back for round 2, to follow up on episode 57 (which was a Testosterone deepdive), and talk about all things night shift work, sleep deprivation, and caffeine!We first get ...
#60 - Calories In VS Calories Out - The Principles Of Nutrition pt 1/5
In this bonus episode Johan teaches you all about calories in, calories out, and energy balance, the foundation of the nutrition pyramid.This is part 1 of our 5-part mini series 'The Principles Of Nutrition', that we'll be doing every T...
#59 - Fit For Success w/ Nick Shaw (CEO Renaissance Periodization, IFBB Pro)
Ever wonder what it takes to become successful (in life/fitness/business)? Is it all just hard work, or is there more to it? In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Nick Shaw, CEO & co-founder of Renaiss...
#58 - What people who actually look like they work out do to look JACKED/toned
In this 'Office Hours' (Zoom) recording, Johan talks about all things muscle gain, maintenance, overcoming chronic under eating, and what clients at Odyssey Coaching Systems do to finally reach their goals after years (sometimes decades) of str...
#57 - How To Naturally Increase Testosterone Levels | w/ Mike Kesthely
On this episode of Talking Nutrition, Kristine and Johan are joined by Mike Kesthely, owner of Elevated Experience Coaching, to do a full deep dive into all things Testosterone.Mike shares the top contributing factors to low Testosteron...
#56 - Basic Steps To Take Now, That'll Get You A Head Start After Summer
Summer's a bit of a different season. Your whole routine may be different from your usual day-to-day, there's a lot going on socially, you might be going on a vacation sometime soon (or at least take some time off)..How does this affect...
#55 - Quitting For Winners?
We live in a world where the harder and longer you work, the more you do... the better. But is there a time and place to quit and pivot? Could doing LESS actually allow you to shift your focus towards other/more important things, in order to do...
