Bodies by Brent

30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Sleep and Insomnia

Lauren Burandt’s life shattered in a single moment—and what followed was a descent into grief, trauma, and silence. In this raw, emotional, and deeply empowering episode, Brent sits down with Lauren to unpack her story: the loss of her baby, the death of her brother, and how she rebuilt her life through strength, jiu jitsu, breathwork, plant medicine, and brutal self-honesty.

They explore the realities of spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and what it really means to heal. From hospital hallways to Ayahuasca ceremonies, Lauren shares the hardest truths she’s never told publicly—until now.

This is more than a wellness story. It’s a resurrection.

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🧭 Chapters + Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction: Why This Story Matters

3:22 – Losing Her Baby: The Moment Everything Broke

9:45 – Shame, Silence, and Isolation After Loss

15:10 – Her Brother’s Death & the Second Collapse

20:31 – The Turning Point: Yoga, Breath, and First Glimmers of Light

26:05 – “I Was Addicted to Pain”: The Illusion of Strength Through Suffering

32:14 – Jiu Jitsu & Female Power: Reclaiming Her Body

38:47 – Ayahuasca: Shadow Work, Ego Death, and the Black Belt Vision

45:00 – What Healing Actually Looks Like

51:02 – From Grief to Growth: How She Feels Now

57:44 – Final Words: For Anyone Who’s Still in the Dark

1:01:30 – Brent’s Reflection: What I Learned From Lauren

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🧠 Key Themes & Topics

• Infant loss and parental grief

• Female rage and suppressed emotion

• The healing power of strength and physical discipline

• Jiu jitsu as trauma therapy

• Plant medicine, shadow work, and spiritual integration

• Rebuilding identity through movement and presence

• What “real healing” looks like after extreme loss

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🌿 Guest Info

Lauren Burandt

Instagram: @lauren_bur

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Brent welcomes wellness advocate and content creator Abbie Crane (House of Abbie) for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation on fitness, perimenopause, parenting, and personal reinvention.

A mother of three and soon-to-be grandmother, Abbie shares how she’s entering a new phase of life with intention—using strength training, hormone health, and daily movement to stay empowered and energized. They discuss how her upbringing shaped her approach to wellness, what shifted for her in her 40s, and how women can reclaim their vitality at any stage.

Abbie opens up about her hormone replacement therapy journey, the realities of midlife, and why strength isn’t just about the body—it’s a mindset. She also talks about raising boys in the digital age, working with functional medicine, and the spiritual power of Yoga Nidra. This one’s about resilience, evolution, and creating a life you actually want to live.

Connect with Abbie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofabbie

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome Abbie & Orange County Roots

03:00 – Becoming a Young Mom & Rediscovering Self

06:00 – Natural Upbringing & Early Health Lessons

10:00 – Gut Issues, Food Allergies & Functional Medicine

17:00 – Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey

22:00 – Understanding Perimenopause & Cycle Shifts

27:00 – Strength Training for Women in Midlife

34:00 – Why Abbie Chose Brent’s Program

41:00 – Building Strength from the Inside Out

47:00 – Raising Kids with Tech & Mindfulness

54:00 – Advice to Moms: Let Your Kids Find Themselves

57:00 – House of Abbie, Creative Expression, and What’s Next

Brent welcomes luxury personal trainer Sandy Brockman to cut through the noise around women’s strength training and glute development. With over three decades in the fitness industry, Sandy brings zero fluff and all facts about what’s really holding women back from the results they want.They cover why so many people miss the mark on glute growth, the critical role of hip mobility, how to identify quad dominance, and why glute-focused programming is often misunderstood—even by pros. Sandy shares her exact approach to training women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who want to build strength, avoid injuries, and finally see progress.Connect with Sandy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandybrockmanfitnessSubscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 Welcome Back Sandy01:00 Sandy’s Training Roots & Muscle & Fitness Origins05:30 Why Glute Training Often Fails Women11:00 Hip Mobility: The Hidden Key to Glute Growth18:00 Why She Rarely Uses Heavy Hip Thrusts21:30 RDLs, Stretch-Loaded Glutes & Mind-Muscle Connection30:00 Glute-Dominant Program Design 10136:00 Rethinking Cardio, Recovery & the Real Training Priorities

Brent welcomes Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats, to discuss the importance of regenerative meat and its impact on human health, the environment, and ethical food sourcing.

They dive into why meat is a superfood, the problems with conventional meat production, and how regenerative agriculture can help restore ecosystems and provide more nutrient-dense food.

Connect with Force of Nature Meats:

Website: https://forceofnature.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forceofnaturemeats

Podcast, Where Hope Grows: https://shorturl.at/ENMLf

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forceofnaturemeats

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Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Meat in the Diet

00:24 Introduction: Meet Robby Sansom & Force of Nature Meats

01:39 Why Regenerative Meat Matters

02:55 Meat as a Superfood: Nutrient Density & Bioavailability

04:22 The Vegan Craze & Overcorrection in Food Perceptions

06:21 Soil Health: The Key to Nutrient-Rich Meat

08:40 The Problem with Industrial Agriculture

12:16 How Regenerative Farming Supports the Ecosystem

20:12 Misleading Food Labels & What to Look For

31:58 The Role of Animals in Regenerative Farming

38:44 The Connection Between Food, Health, and Environment

50:11 Experiencing Food Firsthand: Bison & Turkey Harvests

57:46 How Regenerative Meat Can Reconnect Us to Nature

1:02:21 What Robby Feeds His Kids: Raising a Healthy Family

1:10:45 Where to Find Force of Nature Meats

Brent welcomes Talia Eisenberg, founder of Beond, to talk about her journey from addiction to advocacy.

They dive into ibogaine therapy, how it’s changing lives, and the bill that could bring it to Texas.

Talia shares insights on recovery, integration, and building a life of purpose. Real conversations on healing, psychedelics, and reshaping the future.

Connect with Talia:

• Website: https://beondibogaine.com/blog/category/talia-eisenberg/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beond.us/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beondibogaine

Subscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!

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📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ

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Chapters:00:00 Talia’s Texas visit & the ibogaine bill02:00 Talia’s story: addiction, recovery, purpose06:00 How ibogaine works & why it’s different09:00 The role of integration and support12:00 Founding Beond: creating a full-spectrum healing center19:00 Client stories: transformation & lasting change34:00 The future of psychedelic therapy in the U.S.40:30 Why healing is a community effort

Brent welcomes the inspiring Ashley Hart for a raw conversation on grief, healing, and transformation. Ashley opens up about the profound journey of losing her mother, navigating generational trauma, and the unexpected ways weightlifting and plant medicine—specifically Ibogaine—helped her process and heal.Together, Brent and Ashley explore the power of presence, the importance of conscious movement, and how the body holds emotion. They also discuss the intersection of spirituality and physical health, the challenges of parenting in the digital age, and the necessity of embracing discomfort for true personal evolution.Connect with Ashley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhart/Website: GoldenPossessions.com🎧 Subscribe to the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 Intro & Long-Awaited Reunion00:10 Slipping into DMs & The First Connection01:00 Training, Pregnancy & Hormonal Shifts02:30 The Fertility Deity Theory05:00 The Weight of Grief & Losing a Parent10:45 Psychedelics & Healing: The Ibogaine Journey22:30 Facing Death & Letting Go30:00 The Modern Disconnection Epidemic40:20 The Power of Ceremony & Conscious Healing50:00 Parenting, Screens, and Raising Conscious Kids1:00:00 What Happens When We Die?1:05:00 Training with Brent: Strength, Presence & Flow1:10:00 Creative Energy & Living in Alignment1:15:00 Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

In this insightful episode of Bodies by Brent, host Brent Hruska welcomes Megan Butler of Kuya Wellness, a premier wellness center in Austin that focuses on nervous system regulation and transformational health practices. Megan shares her journey from high school science teacher to spearheading a space that fosters community healing through advanced wellness modalities.

The conversation delves deep into the innovative services Kuya Wellness offers, including sauna and cold plunges, IV therapy, wellness tests, sensory deprivation floats, guided ketamine therapy, and the powerful Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment. Megan and Brent discuss the importance of nervous system health, the benefits of community-based healing, and how Kuya is setting itself apart as a holistic wellness hub.

They also explore personal experiences with SGB, how it pairs with ketamine therapy for deeper healing, and how the right environment can transform the way people approach their health. If you're interested in optimizing your well-being, learning about cutting-edge therapies, or discovering a wellness community in Austin, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Kuya Wellness:

📲 Instagram: @kuyawellness

💻 Website: www.kuyawellness.com

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Chapters:00:00 Welcome Megan Butler of Kuya Wellness

00:28 The Origins of Kuya Wellness and Megan’s Background

02:30 What Makes Kuya Special: A Transformational Wellness Center

03:35 Exploring the Healing Modalities at Kuya: Sauna, Cold Plunge, and More

04:44 Understanding the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for Nervous System Reset

07:32 Brent and Megan Share Their Personal Experiences with SGB

10:30 Who Can Benefit from SGB? Anxiety, PTSD, and More

14:00 Ketamine Therapy at Kuya: How It Works and Who It Helps

21:00 The Role of Community in Wellness and Nervous System Health

32:30 Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Float Tanks: Why These Modalities Work

40:25 Customizing Your Wellness Routine at Kuya

50:45 Functional Medicine at Kuya: Blood Work, Peptides, and More

55:00 Final Thoughts: Taking Charge of Your Own Health and Wellness

Brent sits down with Mercy Henderson, founder of Connect Mobile Health, to discuss the science behind IV therapy, peptides, and how modern wellness is changing the game. Mercy shares her journey from hospital nursing to launching a cutting-edge mobile health business—and why she believes proactive healthcare is the key to longevity and vitality.Connect Mobile Health: https://connectmobilehealth.com/🎧 Subscribe to the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!

🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 How Brent & Mercy met, and her first-ever gym IV experience02:00 From traditional nursing to functional healthcare05:30 The burnout crisis in hospitals10:15 What is IV therapy?14:30 How NAD boosts energy, brain function18:00 The right way to do NAD22:00 The rise of peptides28:00 GLP-1 medications for weight loss36:00 Why strength training is crucial when taking peptides or GLP-1s42:30 Common mistakes with peptides & how to maximize results50:00 Why personalized medicine is the next big thing

After a two-year hiatus, the Bodies by Brent Podcast is back. In this episode, Brent opens up about the challenges of the past two years.

He reflects on the lessons learned, the struggles of staying aligned with wellness, and why he created a simplified strength training program designed for real results.

Brent breaks down the fundamentals of effective training, the power of progressive overload, and why logging your workouts is non-negotiable. He also dives into why women should lift weights, the long-term benefits of strength training, and the underrated power of Yoga Nidra for recovery.

This episode is raw, insightful, and packed with practical advice for anyone looking to take control of their health, build strength, and reclaim their well-being.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome Back After Two Years

4:16 Navigating Family Loss and Health Struggles

11:14 Launching a New Workout Program

16:57 Importance of Tracking Progress

25:45 The Benefits of Yoga Nidra

31:59 Why Women Should Lift Weights

37:35 Common Mistakes in Weight Training

43:23 Building a Supportive Community

46:38 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans