BEST OF: Better Mental Health with Dr. Georgia Ede - Episode 2747

BEST OF: Better Mental Health with Dr. Georgia Ede - Episode 2747

Author: Vinnie Tortorich January 9, 2026 Duration: 1:11:24
Episode 2747 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede to discuss how nutrition can create better mental health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/better-mental-health-dr-georgia-ede-episode-2747 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's NSNG® VIP Group was opened on January 2, 2026! Vinnie's workout videos, group calls, and supportive community are waiting for you, FREE to all members who join! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/vip to sign up! Sugars and Oxidative Stress More kids than ever are presenting with psychological problems. (2:00) Vinnie mentions Robyn Dobbins, who openly shares how diet has improved her mental health symptoms. People are feeding their brains improperly. (4:30) There have been decades of misinformation, so treatment has been off. Everyone deserves the correct information upfront rather than having to go through multiple medications. (7:00) Georgia goes through her personal history and how she stumbled onto dietary health changes. Sweeteners have many side effects. (16:00) Sugar is the only addictive substance that society sanctions for children. (20:00) It is not only addictive, but it is also physically damaging to the brain because it creates oxidative stress in the brain. (24:00) Refined flours do the same by causing a glycogen load; as a result, your insulin is raised longer. (25:00) Most people are metabolically broken, so sugars and carbs are even more harmful. If your body "needs" sugar, your body will make it. Fats and proteins are essential, but carbs are not. (31:00) The FDA recommends a bunch of nonsense. And now our gut health is a topic that needs to be paid attention to. Better Mental Health Vinnie knows people whose adult kids are still having issues, but refuse to believe that diet can help. (38:00) Georgia always uses dietary interventions first, and she has found them to be the most effective for her clients (41:00) There are certain foods the brain needs. It's not just junk food that hurts, but also foods we've been told are healthy that aren't (like whole grains). Dr. Ede's book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind addresses dietary therapy as a first step. (45:00) They discuss many different things that have been happening in the news, which are examples of declining mental health. (48:00) Vinnie asks how you get more N=1 cases on the books to demonstrate the advantages of diet and mental health. Changing your diet is a change for the better. You can find Dr. Ede at https://diagnosisdiet.com. You can also find a clinician's directory on her website. Another resource is the Charlie Foundation: https://charliefoundation.org The keto diet is safe, but there is still a transition, especially if you are on medication. 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You’ll find a refreshingly direct and often contrarian voice in Fitness Confidential, hosted by longtime Hollywood fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich. This isn’t about echoing the latest trends; it’s about dismantling them. With over three decades spent training clients and navigating the fads, Vinnie cuts through the industry’s widespread myths surrounding diet, exercise, and sustainable weight loss. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, drawing from his hands-on experience and the principles that made his book a bestseller. The discussions are grounded in a commitment to genuine health, offering practical strategies to get fit without the gimmicks. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered advice on reclaiming your well-being, all delivered with a dose of tough love and hard-won wisdom. Vinnie has already guided hundreds of thousands toward better health, and through these regular talks, he continues to challenge listeners to think critically about what truly works for the long haul.
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The Business of Fitness with Dr. Ben Bocchicchio - Episode 2810 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:05
Episode 2810 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, and they discuss the business of fitness, gaining expertise, creating opportunity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/the-business-of-fitness-with-…
Canceling Out Your Efforts - Episode 2809 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:36
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Asking the Right Health Questions - Episode 2808 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
Episode 2808 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recipes, the book world, and asking the right health questions when advocating for your health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/asking-the-right-health-question…
Making Gains in Muscle - Episode 2807 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
Episode 2807 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers who want not only to lose weight but also to be making gains in muscle. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/making-gains-in-muscles-episode-2807 PLEAS…
Properly Fuel for a Better You - Episode 2813 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
Episode 2813 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to callers about food addiction, eating for comfort, and how to properly fuel for a better you. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/properly-fuel-for-better-you-epi…
Rising Rates of Cancer - Episode 2806 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:38
Episode 2806 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss grip strength, rising rates of cancer in people under 50, childhood obesity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/rising-rates-of-cancer-episode-2806 PLE…
A Cholesterol Conundrum - Episode 2805 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:59
Episode 2805 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a cholesterol conundrum regarding CAC scores, numbers, and how to naturally balance those numbers. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/a-cholesterol-conundrum-episo…
BEST OF: Thirty Pounds of Fruit? - Episode 2804 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:21
Episode 2804 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino speak with fruitarian Michael Arnstein to discuss claims of eating thirty pounds of fruit daily, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/thirty-pounds-of-fru…
Peptide Differences - Episode 2803 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:51
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Anna's Homemade Dressing - Episode 2802 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:37
Episode 2802 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss packing for road trips, observations around health, all while making Anna's homemade dressing. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/annas-homemade-dressing-episode-2…