In this episode of Health Is a Skill, Todd Vande Hei sits down with Katie, founder of MyPeak, to unpack why so many driven, health-conscious people feel stuck despite “doing all the right things.” From constant grazing and over-cardio to poor recovery and misunderstood lab data, this conversation reveals why effort alone isn’t the answer — personalization is.Katie shares her journey from corporate sales and athletics into health, performance psychology, and culinary education, and explains how bio-individuality, functional testing, and practical kitchen skills create sustainable energy, better digestion, and long-term results. This episode bridges science, mindset, and real life — without extremes, fads, or perfectionism.In this episode, Todd and Katie cover:• Why “eating healthy and working out” often still leads to fatigue, weight gain, and frustration• The hidden cost of constant cardio, grazing, and under-recovering• Bio-individuality in practice — why one-size-fits-all plans fail• Cortisol patterns, stress resilience, and why timing matters more than effort• The role of intentional recovery, sleep, and micro-resets throughout the day• Why salads, gluten-free foods, and raw meals can backfire for some people• Cooking as a performance skill — not a chore• How ghee, protein-forward meals, and simple prep support hormones and energy• Mindset, visualization, and why focusing on what you want beats avoiding what you fear⚡ Final Takeaway:Real health isn’t about trying harder — it’s about listening better. When recovery, nutrition, movement, and mindset are personalized to your physiology, progress stops being exhausting and starts becoming sustainable.Connect with StarkPersonalized inside‑out health programs at stark.health Enjoying the show? Follow, rate, and review to help more listeners master the skill of health. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔 Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being. Join our community of health enthusiasts committed to making positive changes and thriving at every stage of life. Let's embark on this journey to vibrant health together! DISCLOSURE We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols. Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal health encompasses ten key aspects, which...