Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio

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.

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Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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

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Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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.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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Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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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This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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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Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com