

Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio
Brendan
đď¸ Welcome to Santa Cruz Medicinals Podcast! Join us for insightful conversations on health, wellness, and nutrition.
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Jul 24, 2025 ⢠17min
this is the ultimate guide to losing weight
In this video, I lay out the only method that actually works for losing weight - no gimmicks or quick fixes - just a straightforward, science-based plan you can start today to drop pounds and keep them off!âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Jul 15, 2025 ⢠57min
Should you use PEPTIDES... nobody talks about this
In this episode, I sat down again with JacobFoods and Ian Byington to dive deep into the world of peptides, performance enhancement, and the rise of biohacking culture. We broke down everything from BPC-157 and growth hormone to TRT, steroid risks, and whatâs really happening with young men chasing optimization. We also touched on personal responsibility, misinformation, and the blurred line between medical necessity and cosmetic enhancement. As always, it was a real conversation - no agendas, no shaming - just open dialogue around a complicated but important topic. @JacobFoods @Contraryian âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Jul 1, 2025 ⢠1h 53min
I was challenged on seed oils and artificial sweeteners... here's the real take
In this episode, I sat down with JacobFoods and Ian Byington to dive into some of the most debated topics in health and nutrition. We covered everything from raw milk, seed oils, and plant defense chemicals to fiber, artificial sweeteners, and the truth about calories in vs. calories out. We also got into how food choices impact gut health, mental health, and why I still create fast food content. It was a real conversation about nuance, disagreement without hostility, and how we can help people make better choices without shaming them. @JacobFoods @Contraryian âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Jun 5, 2025 ⢠42min
Can you actually heal your LUNGS... here's the truth!
Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.AMA (Ask Me Anything) Remember to leave your questions below! âŹď¸âş All Links đhttps://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

May 25, 2025 ⢠31min
âMY HOMIE DIED and I went off the rails!"... Fulcrum opens up
I spent the day with Fulcrum and got the most honest version of him yet. We talked about everythingâfame, falling off, fatherhood, and what it really took for him to get back on track. If youâve ever wondered whatâs been going on behind the scenes, this is the episode youâve been waiting for.âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

May 8, 2025 ⢠30min
How YouTube's pressure almost BROKE Lofe...
Lofe gets real about the mental pressure that comes with being a full-time creatorâhow the grind nearly pushed him to quit, and what it took to pull himself back. We talk about building discipline through jiu-jitsu, detaching self-worth from views, and finding balance in a world that doesnât stop moving. Itâs raw, honest, and a look at what really goes on behind the content. @Lofe âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Apr 24, 2025 ⢠1h 15min
"I tore my meniscus before my UFC debut⌠and still won" - Gastón Bolaùos
GastĂłn "THE DREAMKILLER" BolaĂąos - Most fighters wouldâve backed out. Gaston couldnât even walk three weeks before his UFC debutâbut he still stepped into the octagon⌠and walked out with a win.In this podcast, we dive deep into the fight before the fight.𩼠How he trained through the injuryđ The recovery protocol that actually workedđĽ And what it really takes to make it in the UFC when the odds (and your knee) are against youNo shortcuts. No excuses. Just raw honesty from someone whoâs lived it! We also get into Gastonâs wild journeyâfrom growing up in Peru and moving to the U.S. without speaking a word of English, to watching his dad grind three jobs just to get him through school. He breaks down what UFC training really looks like, how he recovers from brutal injuries, the mindset that separates real fighters from quitters, and the exact supplements and habits that keep him performing. Ohâand what itâs like to be underestimated your whole life⌠until you start dropping people.âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Apr 15, 2025 ⢠1h 2min
Why avoiding the sun is slowly killing you
Weâve been told to fear the sunâbut what if avoiding it is ruining your health? In this video, we break down the science of sunlight, vitamin D, circadian rhythms, and why modern living is making us sicker. If youâve been slathering on SPF and hiding indoors, this might change your mind.âď¸ Featuring insights from my latest conversation with Zaid Dehhaj. Letâs dig into the real risks of sun avoidanceâand why your body might be begging for more light!âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Apr 13, 2025 ⢠46min
I watched Paul Saladino's House Tour... I have some questions
In this video, Iâm reacting to some wild health takes from my new Discord communityâfeaturing clips from Dr. Berg, Andrew Huberman, and Paul Saladino. Letâs see what theyâve got!âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Apr 9, 2025 ⢠39min
How JiuJitsu and God are shaping strong men
What happens when two bodybuilders step on the mats â not just to fight â but to grow in faith and become stronger men? đĽIn this episode, I sit down with Kason Grainger and Tommy Spaulding â two lifters whoâve traded some of their gym time for JiuJitsu, discipline, and a deeper connection with God.We talk about masculinity, brotherhood, faith, and why combat sports are shaping them into better men â both on and off the mats.Tap in for real conversation on faith, martial arts, and becoming the man youâre called to be! đ @kasongrainger @t_spaul âş đ https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com