# Decoding Wellness: Victor Dedaj on Health Myths and the Simple Basics That Work

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Podcast: [The divine decode Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-divine-decode-podcast-7358990)
Published: 2026-06-02T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-divine-decode.captivate.fm/episode/decoding-wellness-victor-dedaj-on-health-myths-and-the-simple-basics-that-work
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We've been sold complexity, protocols, and quick fixes. This episode is for anyone who has tried every diet, app, and supplement and quietly wonders if their body has failed them. Naturopathic practitioner Victor Dedaj unpacks the most common health myths, why they take root, and the embarrassingly simple foundations of real wellness. You'll leave with one honest first step and permission to stop chasing perfection. About the Guest: Victor Dedaj is a certified naturopathic practitioner, certified wholistic health coach, and a health, wellness, and nutrition expert. He is the author of How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole, a co-author with Jack Canfield on Success Breakthroughs, and a trainer in the Canfield methodology. Key Takeaways: Many popular health beliefs survive through repetition, not because they're true. Real, whole food over ultra-processed food is the simplest honest first step. Lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint. A slip of a day or two is normal, just start again. Wellness is a relationship with your body, not a performance to optimise or perfect. Connect With Victor Dedaj: Website: https://www.victordedaj.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victor.dedaj.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordedaj Book: How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole (Amazon) Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to Divine Decode: unpacking the truths most people walk past (approx.) [02:00] The Accidental Discovery: realising the industry wasn't telling the whole truth (approx.) [05:00] Myths Worth Retiring: pills as cures, and "a good diet gives you everything" (approx.) [09:00] Why Myths Survive: repetition, identity, and the fear of being different (approx.) [14:00] The First Honest Step: eat real food, and let the mind shift come first (approx.) [18:00] Marathon, Not…

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