SAPIEN Podcast - Optimum Health & Wellness

In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, hosts Brian and Chris discuss various topics including a new regenerative agriculture connection, and future plans for retreats and meetups. Brian mentions a promising meeting with a key figure at UT Austin Dell Medical School and the potential for integrating real food into hospital cafeterias. The duo also brainstorms on logistics related to their oyster pill business and express the challenges they're facing with customs.    SHOW NOTES:   01:44 True Age and Health Discussions 02:20 Meetup Plans and Retreats 03:17 Longevity Games and Ranch Plans 08:22 Dell Medical School and Real Food Initiatives 15:56 Oyster Pills and Business Ventures 20:15 Nutritional Insights: Fresh Meat vs. Hard Tack 22:44 Rapid Fire Round: Seed Oils and Saunas 35:20 Oyster Pills and Smuggling Plans   BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org [http://nosetotail.org/] Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post [http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post]  Film site: http://FoodLies.org [http://foodlies.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies [https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies]   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg] http://instagram.com/food.lies [http://instagram.com/food.lies] http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg]

In this episode of the Sapien podcast, hosts Brian and Chris discuss the remarkable attributes of 'Sapien babies,' highlighting their advanced development, behavior, and intelligence compared to their peers. They attribute these attributes to prenatal and early childhood nutrition, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-dense foods like meat, eggs, and seafood. They explore traditionally prepared foods, homeschooling, and natural childbirth practices. The conversation touches on health systems, food processing, and potential societal shifts needed to promote true health. Brian also shares his upcoming meeting with the Dean of Dell Medical School to bridge the gap between conventional and alternative health approaches.   SHOW NOTES:   00:31 The Superiority of Sapien Babies 06:12 Raising Exceptional Children 08:01 The Importance of Nutrition and Natural Birth 08:45 The Impact of COVID on Parenting Perspectives 16:46 Defining Food Processing and Nutrition 18:36 Understanding Food Processing Levels 19:29 The Food Matrix and Nutrient Density 21:01 Debating Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Diets 23:02 The Role of Processed Foods in Diet 35:18 Proposing a New Food Tax System BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org [http://nosetotail.org/] Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post [http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post]  Film site: http://FoodLies.org [http://foodlies.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies [https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies]   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg] http://instagram.com/food.lies [http://instagram.com/food.lies] http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg]

In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Brian and Chris Krueger discuss their experiences with regenerative retreats, particularly centered around Sovereignty Ranch. They delve into the journeys of Molly Englehart and Ryland of 'Kiss the Ground' fame, who shifted from running renowned vegan restaurants to establishing an animal-based, regenerative agriculture ranch. The episode also highlights memorable retreat activities, the emergence of strong, health-conscious communities, and the value of a holistic lifestyle over conventional conferences. They tease a potential future Sapien retreat featuring hands-on activities, from building earth bag homes to engaging in physical challenges like volleyball and flag football. Personal anecdotes, client success stories, and discussions on the misconceptions of veganism and supplements pepper the conversation.   SHOW NOTES:   00:13 Retreat Recap: Regenerative Weekend 00:59 Food as Medicine Conference 01:50 Vegan to Regenerative Journey 05:22 Strong Women and Health Optimization 07:09 Upcoming Sapien Retreat 09:57 Building a Healthier Lifestyle 13:42 Living the Sapien Lifestyle 18:52 Sustainable Oyster Farming 20:40 The Journey of Pure Oyster 21:28 Nutritional Benefits of Oysters 23:57 The Future of Oyster-Based Products 36:46 Building a Community   BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org [http://nosetotail.org/] Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post [http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post]  Film site: http://FoodLies.org [http://foodlies.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies [https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies]   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg] http://instagram.com/food.lies [http://instagram.com/food.lies] http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg]

In this episode of Sapien Podcast, Brian Sanders and Chris unpack how to simplify health in a noisy world. They discuss intermittent fasting, the truth about cardio, testosterone, and why building muscle is the foundation for longevity. Chris and Brian share their personal journey, practical tips for busy men, and the philosophy that has helped thousands transform their lives by doing less, but better.   Show Notes: 04:00 The Ten Commandments of Health – Simplicity Over Complexity 07:30 Why Discipline Brings Freedom in Health and Life 10:15 Eating Real Food vs. Diet Dogma 13:40 Intermittent Fasting, Energy, and Recovery 17:20 Muscle as the Anchor of Longevity 20:00 Cardio Myths and Why Strength Training Wins 24:00 Testosterone, Aging, and Building Vitality After 40 28:00 Lifestyle Habits That Compound Over Time 32:00 The Role of Faith, Family, and Community in Health 36:00 Why Simplicity Is the Ultimate Sophistication   BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org [http://nosetotail.org/] Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post [http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post]  Film site: http://FoodLies.org [http://foodlies.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies [https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies]   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg] http://instagram.com/food.lies [http://instagram.com/food.lies] http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg]

In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Chris Kruger returns as co-host with Brian Sanders for a deep dive into nutrition myths, fiber fallacies, and the failures of mainstream dietetics. Together, they expose how official guidelines and academic institutions push confusion for profit while ignoring root-cause solutions. The hosts critique health narratives around fiber, red meat, vitamin C, and weight-loss drugs, while sharing client case studies that reveal the real path to metabolic health. They emphasize the Sapien approach: whole foods, animal-based nutrition, hormone balance, and lifestyle over pills and procedures.   SHOW NOTES: 04:00 The Football Analogy: nutritionists misunderstand cause and effect 06:00 Debunking fiber myths and why whole foods matter most 09:00 Case study: reversing lifelong constipation with a low-fiber diet 12:00 Red meat, healthy user bias, and flawed nutrition studies 14:30 Academia, food industry funding, and distorted guidelines 15:30 Carnivore diets and the vitamin C myth 18:00 Beyond “calories in, calories out” 27:00 Defining metabolic syndrome vs. metabolic excellence 30:00 Statins, side effects, and why lifestyle beats prescriptions 32:00 Hormone health as the foundation of motivation and vitality   BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org [http://nosetotail.org/] Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post [http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post]  Film site: http://FoodLies.org [http://foodlies.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies [https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies]   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg] http://instagram.com/food.lies [http://instagram.com/food.lies] http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg [http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg]