In this heartfelt conversation, Todd sits down with longtime Stark student and CASA OC leader Regan Phillips to unpack a candid, hopeful journey through perimenopause—brain fog, joint pain, weight changes, and the moment everything turned around through smart training, sleep, nutrition, and evidence-based HRT.

They discuss:

• Feeling like a stranger in your own body — brain fog, joint pain, and shifts in weight and mood.
• The power of HRT — overcoming fear, misinformation, and finding clarity again.
• Simple systems for success — walking more, sleeping better, eating more protein, and drinking less.
• Mindset over perfection — how changing frequency, not total restriction, makes health sustainable.
• New strength goals — chasing the first unassisted pull-up and finding empowerment in progress.
• CASA’s impact — helping foster youth thrive through mentorship, stability, and community support.

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, supporting someone through it, or just want proof that midlife can be a relaunch, this episode shows how science, structure, and self-compassion can restore focus—and joy.

⚡ Final Takeaway: You don’t have to accept feeling “off” as your new normal. With the right tools and mindset, you can rebuild strength, reclaim clarity, and rediscover yourself at any age.

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🤔 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.

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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...