Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio

Brendan
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Mar 5, 2026 • 18min

UFC 326 PREDICTIONS + what’s happening in Iran?!

NEW MMA PODCAST* We're back for another UFC + current events pod!We kick things off talking about world news and the ongoing situation involving Iran - including some theories and hot takes - before diving into our UFC 326 breakdown and predictions.We go through several matchups on the card, including Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira, Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson, Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr., Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder, and the big one: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira.We also talk about the latest updates with Santa Cruz Medicinals and Santa Cruz Paleo, including the new protein bars and upcoming flavors, plus our plans for Miami, spearfishing, surfing, and who we’re planning to link up with out there.Like, subscribe, and drop your UFC 326 picks below.► 🔗 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
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 36min

Dr. Hotch blasted gear for years… now he’s warning young men

In this episode of Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio, I’m joined by Dr. Hotch to break down what really happens when metabolic health goes sideways - from insulin resistance and diabetic foot complications to why so many “healthy-looking” guys still have terrible labs. We also get into peptides, TRT, and why most “optimization” is overrated if you’re not nailing the basics (whole foods, lifting, sunlight, sleep, stress). Plus: seed oils, tanning peptides, growth hormone, bloodwork (what’s worth testing vs what’s noise), and a raw, honest convo on modern men’s mental health, dopamine/serotonin, and why doing hard things still matters. Drop your questions for Dr. Hotch and me below.👇 Learn more from Dr. Hotch:https://www.instagram.com/drhotch/?hl=en► 🔗 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
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 46min

Cancer is exploding in young people... this Doctor explains why

Cancer rates in young people are exploding - and no one is asking the right questions.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, founder of the Center for New Medicine and Cancer Center for Healing, to talk about what’s really driving chronic disease in America. We cover the 80% rise in cancer among 18-50 year olds, the tumor microenvironment, seed oils and mitochondrial damage, insulin and inflammation, SSRIs and gut health, testosterone use in young men, EMFs, sunlight, stress, and why prevention - not pills - is the real cure.If you care about your health, your future family, or the direction modern medicine is heading, this conversation is essential.👇 Learn more from Dr. Connealy:Website: https://www.connealymd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connealymd/?hl=enBook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030683667X?tag=hacboogrosit-20If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Prevention starts with awareness!► 🔗 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
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Feb 16, 2026 • 44min

FULL Locked In interviews… and Craig’s next challenge

We loved the latest Locked In episode so much that we kept the cameras rolling - and now you’re getting the full, uncut interviews with each contestant. They go deeper into their diagnoses, recovery, mindset shifts, and how cancer ultimately reshaped their lives.I also sit down with Craig for an honest podcast conversation where he shares more about his journey and his First Descents fundraiser, including taking on the Leadville 100 Trail Run to support others facing cancer and life’s biggest challenges.If this inspired you, consider supporting Craig’s fundraiser for First Descents: https://support.firstdescents.org/fundraiser/6921465► 🔗 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
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Feb 4, 2026 • 54min

You can fix your pain... here are the 5 exercises that work

I brought Brendan (Low Back Ability) to the gym to walk me through the exact exercises he recommends for rebuilding a resilient body - from feet and hips to low back and shoulders. We talk about why chronic pain can destroy identity and confidence, why the “rest / scan / inject / surgery” pipeline often misses the root issue, and how simple training progressions can change everything.After the session we head to the studio and go deeper on the Long Game approach: building tissue tolerance, using “squeeze then stretch,” avoiding false fixes (peptides/injections) without doing the strength work, and how to start with small daily “deposits” that stack into real freedom. Drop a comment with what you’re dealing with and what you want us to cover next!► 🔗 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
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Jan 29, 2026 • 2h 8min

Why nicotine and gooning are frying young men’s brains... this doctor explains

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri to talk through health, performance, and longevity without the extremes. We cover GLP-1s and weight-loss drugs, who they’re actually for, heart health and lab work, peptides and recovery, sleep, fasting and hydration, and how to think about diet without getting lost in internet debates. We also touch on the limits of the medical system, why prevention matters, and using health as a tool to live better. Toward the end, Dr. AlBakri shares his work with Gaza Health, a volunteer-run telemedicine initiative providing medications and care to patients in Gaza. If you found this conversation useful, consider supporting Gaza Health below and drop any questions or topics you’d like us to cover next time!Instagram 📲@abud_bakri@gxzahealth► 🔗 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
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Jan 28, 2026 • 29min

UFC 325 predictions… and why Paramount+ might be a BIG MISTAKE!

NEW MMA PODCAST* Was Paramount+ a mistake for the UFC? I paid for “ad-free” and it still felt littered with ads! In this episode, we recap UFC 324 then lock in our UFC 325 predictions. We also hit quick MMA current events and matchmaking talk before wrapping. Drop your picks and questions in the comments - we’re doing this every week!► 🔗 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
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Jan 22, 2026 • 56min

My UFC 324 picks + current events (brand new podcast!)

I sit down with Albert and Tahir to break down UFC 324, sharing my predictions for the card and a focused look at the main event: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje, before shifting into current news across MMA, health, sports, and the influencer world. Drop your picks and future questions in the comments!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
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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 46min

TOGI turns to LOOKSMAXXING??? After losing millions & nearly dying!

In this episode of Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio, I sit down with TOGI, Organic Tarzan (Austin the Marine), and Todd Duffee for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when money, gambling, and fast dopamine stop working. We get into…TOGI’s gambling mindset and why slots hooked himThe near-death wake-up call (adderall cut with meth)Testosterone and PED useHealth tradeoffs and long-term consequencesDopamine burnout and why he’s been feeling “flat”The surprising shift toward faith, discipline, and rebuilding purposeWhy looksmaxxing might be his next ventureWe also talk brotherhood, ego, charity, and why helping your boys is the real flex. This one’s chaotic, funny, brutally honest, and way deeper than people expect!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
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Jan 6, 2026 • 25min

LOCK IN for the best year of your life... (step-by-step guide)

This video is a step-by-step guide to locking in and setting the foundation for the best year of your life. I break down the exact habits and systems I focus on - from dialing in your sleep routine and improving mitochondrial health, to using red light, training properly, staying flexible, fixing your gut health, and continuously learning new skills and hobbies.None of this is hype or motivation - it’s about doing the small things consistently so you can show up focused, disciplined, and fully locked in every day!► 🔗 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

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