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March 26, 2025 78 mins

Are quick-fix health trends setting you up for burnout?

Eugene Trufkin reveals why most people fail with trendy diets & workouts. He dives into how aligning diet, movement, and mindset significantly transforms well-being—uncovering the power of biodiverse nutrition, nervous system management, and sustainable habits for long-term vitality.

Learn the fundamentals of sustainable health & more on today’s episode, “4 Simplest Pillars of Health Decoded.”

Meet our guest

Eugene is a root cause health advocate with 20 years of clinical experience in drug-free approaches to metabolic & hormonal health, lifestyle disorders, biodynamic farming, organic nutrition, and fat loss.

He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. A Certified Nutritionist & Personal Trainer (NASM), he is also certified in Postural Correction & Injury Prevention, as well as Holistic Lifestyle Coaching (CHEK Institute). Eugene is the author of Anti-Factory Farm Shopping Guide and Laws of Aesthetics.

Thank you to our partners Key takeaways
  • Discover core health values early to guide lifestyle choices and avoid trial-and-error mistakes
  • Learn how early life experiences with nature and family shape lifelong health habits
  • Understand how modern work-life imbalances lead to chronic stress and health issues
  • Explore misconceptions about hunter-gatherer lifestyles and their impact on modern health
  • Focus on movement, nutrition, nervous system management, and aligning actions with core values
  • Use regular, intense physical activity tailored to goals as a key component of health
  • Choose organic and biodynamic foods while understanding misleading labels
  • Prioritize sleep and stress management to maintain a healthy nervous system and biological balance
  • Live according to true values to reduce stress and prevent maladaptive behaviors
  • Recognize the limits of quick fixes and address root causes of health issues
Episode highlights
  • 6:43 – Core Values & Health Landscape in America
  • 12:18 – The 4 Pillars of Health
  • 46:50 – Diet & Home Cooking Savings
  • 1:15:32 – Pasture-Raised Organic vs. Non-Organic
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