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🎙️ Welcome to Santa Cruz Medicinals Podcast! Join us for insightful conversations on health, wellness, and nutrition.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 35min
We need to talk about this guy… (AMA)
Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.AMA (Ask Me Anything) Remember to leave your questions below! ⬇️► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 33min
This doctor exposes the teen peptide and hormone trend and when they could be an option
In today’s episode, Dr Justin breaks down one of the biggest problems young people are facing right now - poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, cheap supplements, and hormonal issues caused by lifestyle, stress, and misinformation online.We cover everything from HCl, enzymes, zinc, magnesium, glycine, cod liver oil, fish oil, organ supplements, and collagen - to the deeper mistakes teens are making with hormones, peptides, and TRT.💊 Topics Covered:• How digestion really works and why it breaks down• HCl dosing, enzymes, and what your stool says about your health• Missing nutrients in modern diets• The supplements worth taking — and the ones that are a waste• Magnesium glycinate, glycine, ashwagandha, zinc, copper, selenium• Fish oil vs cod liver oil vs algae oil• Collagen protein myths & real protein strategies• Hormone issues in teens, TRT risks, natural fixes• Lifestyle fundamentals for better energy, digestion & recover🔗 **Work with Dr. Justin**👉 www.justinhealth.com/consult - to schedule a consult with Dr. J👉 www.thyroidreboot.com — for The Thyroid Reboot bookDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Nov 22, 2025 • 1h 49min
Are peptides and test worth it for young people? This doctor breaks it down
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri to break down one of the biggest trends happening with teenagers right now - testosterone, peptides, HGH, SARMs, stimulants, and everything in between.From social media pressure and dopamine collapse to fake underground labs and hormone shutdown, this conversation unpacks the full picture of what’s going on… and why so many young people feel like they need shortcuts to “fix” themselves.We talk about:• Why teens are taking testosterone and peptides• How puberty hormones actually work• The dangers of shutting down your natural production• The rise of “teen stacks” - TRT + HGH + SARMs + finasteride• The dopamine crisis caused by screens, porn, and stimulants• Why teen hormone levels are at an all-time low• How to fix hormones naturally - sunlight, training, sleep, nutrition• And real stories from the clinicDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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Nov 11, 2025 • 2h 22min
How to actually fix your health (acne, gut health, hormones, crohn's, depression, anxiety)
Dr. Justin Marchegiani, a functional medicine physician and author, dives deep into optimizing health through gut health and hormonal balance. He debunks modern medicine's pitfalls, emphasizing the need for targeted testing and personalized care. Topics include the importance of gut microbiome health, hormone optimization, and stress management strategies. He offers insights on treating acne and inflammatory bowel diseases with functional approaches. Discover effective supplements and lifestyle tweaks to enhance energy and mental clarity!

Nov 5, 2025 • 16min
This is how elite athletes live... Erling Haaland REACTION!
In this video, I react to Erling Haaland’s Day in the Life and break down what makes his routine so elite - raw milk, local honey, steaks, red light therapy, saunas, cold plunges, massages, and a simple, disciplined lifestyle. It’s a rare look at how one of the world’s best athletes eats, recovers, and lives - and why this grounded approach might be the real secret behind his dominance!Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
How to build a healthy social circle... your questions answered!
I sit down with Tanner (Beach Cowboy) and Austin (Organic Tarzan) to talk mindset, money, self-sabotage, and some wild stories - like food poisoning in Italy and the lies Big Tobacco doesn’t want you to know! We break down how social media is rewiring your brain, routines that actually work, why getting outside changes everything, and how to build a healthier social circle - all while answering your questions! @beachcowboy_ @organic_tarzan Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Sep 29, 2025 • 42min
Why Polyester might be the most dangerous fabric in your closet
Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.AMA (Ask Me Anything) Remember to leave your questions below! ⬇️► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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!â–ş đź”— 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 what’s 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 ► 🔗 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 â–ş đź”— 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


