Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio

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.

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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.

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Website: https://www.connealymd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connealymd/?hl=en

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030683667X?tag=hacboogrosit-20

If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Prevention starts with awareness!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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 him
• The near-death wake-up call (adderall cut with meth)
• Testosterone and PED use
• Health tradeoffs and long-term consequences
• Dopamine burnout and why he’s been feeling “flat”
• The surprising shift toward faith, discipline, and rebuilding purpose
• Why looksmaxxing might be his next venture

We 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!

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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!

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