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Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Upturn
Craig Harper Fights Cancer with Single-Digit Body Fat and a 'Be Savage' Mindset on Health is a Skill with Todd Vande Hei
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 25, 2025, 02:56 IST Beverly Hills California, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an episode that redefines resilience, Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark and host of Health is a Skill , sits down with 61-year-old executive Craig Harper to explore how deliberate health optimization can become a powerful edge against disease. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, Harper was told by his first oncologist there was 'nothing he could do.' Instead, he chose to rewrite the script. 'I'd rather be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war,' Harper said. Instead of waiting passively for chemo, he doubled down on proactive labs, heavy lifting, and long weighted walks. Today, he maintains just 9% body fat, logs 15,000 steps daily in a 40-pound vest, and surfs whenever possible, remarkably with no current symptoms. Highlights from their conversation included: Why Stark's routine lab work caught his cancer early, enabling a critical head start on intervention. How building lean mass and metabolic flexibility became essential tools, with muscle acting as 'storage for sugar'—helping to undercut cancer's fuel. The role of sauna, nasal breathing, and mobility in keeping him hiking strenuous trails and popping up on a surfboard at 61. Teaching his grandkids to 'be savage, not average,' encouraging them to find and test their own edges in life. Reflecting on the typical American path, Harper added, 'So many of my counterparts just seek comfort, too much alcohol, junk food, the couch. It seems like pleasure, but it leads to misery.' Instead, he hopes his story inspires others to take control before a diagnosis forces the issue. 'When the old man's knocking, don't let him in,' he advised. Listeners can hear the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. To explore how personalized strength, nutrition, and lab analysis can help build a more resilient body, visit About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a Los Angeles-based podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark. Each episode blends scientific insight, personal stories, and actionable habits to show how optimizing healthspan can transform every decade of life. Media Communications [email protected] Attachment Craig Harper shares how he's out-training blood cancer with Todd Vande Hei on Health is a Skill. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Business Upturn
01-07-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
David Nurse Discusses Flow State and Purpose-Driven Performance on Health is a Skill Podcast with Todd Vande Hei
Beverly Hills California, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bestselling author and performance coach David Nurse joined Health is a Skill host Todd Vande Hei for a dynamic conversation on mindset, epigenetics, and achieving high performance through intentional living and spiritual alignment. The episode offers a deep dive into what drives lasting change—and how flow state may be the key. Nurse, known for his work with NBA players and Fortune 500 executives, broke down the 'flow code formula,' a structured process designed to help individuals access states of heightened focus and effortlessness. He emphasized that flow, often thought of as rare or random, can be trained through a repeatable sequence of visualization, breathwork, somatic activation, and spiritual connection. Advertisement 'Flow is not just for athletes,' said Nurse. 'Anyone can access it. It's about reaching that 10-hertz brainwave state where focus and freedom meet.' The two also explored the concept of epigenetics—how environment and belief influence gene expression—and discussed the formative role that childhood experiences, coaching, and self-image play in shaping one's future potential. Drawing from examples like Steph Curry and Steven Spielberg, Nurse outlined a 'greatness formula' involving natural attributes, exposure, mentorship, and insatiable drive. Vande Hei shared personal stories from his own family and company, Stark, emphasizing how belief in one's ability to evolve is a crucial ingredient in long-term health and success. He noted that many people self-sabotage because they don't truly believe transformation is possible, a point Nurse echoed. 'If you don't know who you want to be, you won't become that person,' said Nurse. 'You need to act from a vision of the future you, not the past.' The episode also covered: The role of psychedelics and ketamine-assisted therapy in facilitating ego detachment and behavior change The connection between prayer, stress reduction, and long-term physical health How spirituality influences resilience and mental clarity Resetting mindset through visualization, bilateral tapping, and cross-lateral movement How purpose-driven action sustains motivation over time The conversation concluded with reflections on why trauma often reconnects people to higher purpose and why prayer, gratitude, and release of control can enhance not just emotional well-being, but cellular health. David Nurse can be found at and on social platforms @davidnurseNBA. His podcast, The David Nurse Show, and books on mindset are available online. Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a Los Angeles-based podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark. Through expert interviews and solo episodes, the podcast explores the systems, tools, and daily practices that optimize health and longevity in the modern world. Media Communications: Inquiries: [email protected] Attachment David Nurse explains the science of flow and self-transformation through mindset and neuroplasticity Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Episode of ‘Health Is a Skill' Hosted by Todd Vande Hei Unpacks Integrative Medicine with Guest Dr. Paul Anderson
In Season 4's debut, Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei explores chronic illness care and patient empowerment with leading naturopathic oncologist. Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease care. Beverly Hills, California, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei launched Season 4 of his podcast Health is a Skill with a compelling episode featuring Dr. Paul Anderson, a naturopathic physician, author, and specialist in integrative oncology. The episode, titled 'Outside the Box,' takes a critical look at the current medical system's limitations in managing chronic illness and highlights the need for more personalized, whole-person care. In the conversation, Dr. Anderson unpacks key themes from his co-authored book Outside the Box, emphasizing the necessity of thinking beyond traditional treatment protocols. 'There's a good place for the box — acute care medicine excels at it,' said Dr. Anderson. 'But chronic and complex conditions require us to step outside that framework and treat each patient as a unique case.' Vande Hei, speaking from personal experience, delves into the disconnect many patients feel within conventional systems. The dialogue covers real-world examples where chronic symptoms like migraines or fatigue were dismissed due to 'normal labs,' and how such oversight can hinder healing. Dr. Anderson warns, 'The system is good at catching emergencies, but often misses the five or six smaller problems that compound over time.' A major theme of the episode is patient empowerment. Dr. Anderson explains how beliefs, mindset, and emotional resilience can materially affect outcomes. 'Your brain has a bi-directional influence — it can be medicine or poison. Empowered patients not only feel better, but their medications often work better,' he said. The episode also touches on how integrative care models are gaining traction within hospital systems, albeit with challenges. Dr. Anderson points out the steep learning curve for traditionally trained physicians adapting to holistic approaches, and notes that institutional constraints still limit the scope of integrative therapies. The episode concludes with Vande Hei sharing how artificial intelligence, including large language models (LLMs), could revolutionize lab data analysis and trend tracking — a potential game-changer for clinics like Stark. Listeners can tune into the episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark, based in Los Angeles. The show delivers expert perspectives on health and wellness, featuring conversations with physicians, researchers, and thought leaders to help listeners take a proactive, informed approach to lifelong health. Media Communications:Inquiries: adamtorres@ Attachment Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Episode of ‘Health Is a Skill' Hosted by Todd Vande Hei Unpacks Integrative Medicine with Guest Dr. Paul Anderson
In Season 4's debut, Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei explores chronic illness care and patient empowerment with leading naturopathic oncologist. Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease care. Beverly Hills, California, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei launched Season 4 of his podcast Health is a Skill with a compelling episode featuring Dr. Paul Anderson, a naturopathic physician, author, and specialist in integrative oncology. The episode, titled 'Outside the Box,' takes a critical look at the current medical system's limitations in managing chronic illness and highlights the need for more personalized, whole-person care. In the conversation, Dr. Anderson unpacks key themes from his co-authored book Outside the Box, emphasizing the necessity of thinking beyond traditional treatment protocols. 'There's a good place for the box — acute care medicine excels at it,' said Dr. Anderson. 'But chronic and complex conditions require us to step outside that framework and treat each patient as a unique case.' Vande Hei, speaking from personal experience, delves into the disconnect many patients feel within conventional systems. The dialogue covers real-world examples where chronic symptoms like migraines or fatigue were dismissed due to 'normal labs,' and how such oversight can hinder healing. Dr. Anderson warns, 'The system is good at catching emergencies, but often misses the five or six smaller problems that compound over time.' A major theme of the episode is patient empowerment. Dr. Anderson explains how beliefs, mindset, and emotional resilience can materially affect outcomes. 'Your brain has a bi-directional influence — it can be medicine or poison. Empowered patients not only feel better, but their medications often work better,' he said. The episode also touches on how integrative care models are gaining traction within hospital systems, albeit with challenges. Dr. Anderson points out the steep learning curve for traditionally trained physicians adapting to holistic approaches, and notes that institutional constraints still limit the scope of integrative therapies. The episode concludes with Vande Hei sharing how artificial intelligence, including large language models (LLMs), could revolutionize lab data analysis and trend tracking — a potential game-changer for clinics like Stark. Listeners can tune into the episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark, based in Los Angeles. The show delivers expert perspectives on health and wellness, featuring conversations with physicians, researchers, and thought leaders to help listeners take a proactive, informed approach to lifelong health. Media Communications:Inquiries: adamtorres@ Attachment Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
