The Real Influencers - Episode 2367

Episode 2367 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the real influencers of social media, how you can't go backward during peri-menopause, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/real-influencers-episode-2367 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - THE REAL INFLUENCERS  Vinnie is pissed off about a text Anna sent him. (3:30) It’s about a question directed to and targeting Anna on a youtube video. Anna reads the question posed to her and later gives a thoughtful, clear, and beautiful response. (11:00) They discuss rude comments people make to others. (14:20) They also defend people who put themselves out there for accountability and help others—THEY are the REAL influencers. They make themselves vulnerable to the whole world—they name several NSNG® folks who share their lives to help others. Vinnie shares his thoughts about the ridiculous claims on social media and how people willfully hurt each other. (17:00) Anna shares her beautiful response to the commenter. (18:00) Anna is a badass, but we all knew that. Vinnie shares his thoughts on why he thinks the commenter is not genuine. (20:00) They analyze the comments further. Anna took the opportunity to respond to retell her health story and why she is so passionate about NSNG®. CAN’T GO BACKWARD Anna wants Vinnie to discuss health challenges for women in peri-menopause and menopause. (37:30) He also talks about calls he gets from women and how frustrating peri- and menopause is. (39:15) They mention several experts to pay attention to who can help: Dr. Sara Gottfried, Cynthia Thurlow, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Anna Cabeca, and Dr. Jen Gunter. They talk about the importance of staying true to NSNG® to try to control symptoms. (41:30) You can’t go backward—going off-plan will affect your level of symptoms. Anna discusses some of the HRT misinformation based on bad science. (44:00) It’s discussed in a very important interview b