71) The Truth About New Year's Resolutions, Longevity & Real Health

71) The Truth About New Year's Resolutions, Longevity & Real Health

Author: Brian Sanders & Chris Kruger January 2, 2026 Duration: 43:34

In this episode of the Sapien podcast, hosts Brian Sanders and Chris Krueger discuss a range of topics including their New Year's resolutions, personal health challenges, and fitness goals. Chris shares a detailed story about a recent eye procedure and the importance of maintaining good health. They dive into the importance of sustainability in diet and lifestyle, highlighting the benefits of whole, animal-based foods and discussing the concept of healthy lifespan (HALE). The hosts also reflect on specific fitness goals, such as increasing muscle mass and maintaining relative strength, and how these contribute to long-term health. They set ambitious personal challenges for 2023, including goals for strength training, relative strength benchmarks, and maintaining a healthy diet. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the importance of maintaining healthy habits and lifestyle choices for long-term wellbeing.

 00:31 New Year's Resolutions: To Make or Not to Make?

01:49 Health Insurance and Crowd Health

06:56 Fitness Goals and Sustainable Living

08:07 Holiday Indulgence and Fitness Maintenance

20:40 The Extremity Challenge: Building Bigger Limbs 

26:01 The Real Blue Zones

28:36 Longevity and Diet

30:31 Strength and Exercise Metrics

36:16 New Year's Resolutions and Fitness Metrics

 

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At the heart of SAPIEN Podcast-Optimum Health & Wellness is a conversation between two distinct yet complementary voices: health and nutrition expert Brian Sanders and hormone optimization specialist Chris Kruger. Their dialogue moves beyond generic advice, digging into the interconnected layers of what it truly means to thrive. This means examining not just physical health, but the mental and spiritual components that are so often overlooked. The framework for these discussions is built on ancestral principles-ideas that suggest our modern lives have strayed from the patterns that keep us well. Each episode of this podcast feels like a practical workshop. You’ll hear specific, actionable strategies for improving diet, managing weight, and addressing the root causes of chronic disease. The focus isn't on fleeting trends but on sustainable practices that can be woven into daily life. Alongside Brian and Chris’s insights, they are frequently joined by top guests from various health fields, offering deeper dives into specialized topics. Listening, you get the sense of being part of a larger exploration, one that equips you with the knowledge to not just prevent illness but to actively reverse its course and cultivate a more vibrant, resilient existence. It’s a resource for anyone tired of fragmented health information and seeking a cohesive, principle-based path to living their best life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 80

SAPIEN Podcast - Optimum Health & Wellness
Podcast Episodes
73) Beyond Hormones: A Deep Dive Into HRT and TRT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:27
In this episode, Chris Krueger and Brian Sanders discuss hormone replacement therapies, particularly HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), highlighting their pitfalls and advocatin…
72) Conspiracies and Controversies: Unpacking the Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
In this episode, Chris and Brian discuss a range of topics as they wrap up the year 2025. They touch on personal holiday experiences, including Brian's unique gift-giving tradition of making meat chips and a humorous dis…
70) The Dark Side of GLP-1 and the Art of Being Nourished [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:21
In this episode of the Sapien podcast, hosts Chris and Brian Sanders deep into the discussion around GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and the benefits of achieving natural satiety through proper nutrition. The conversation al…
69) Hormones, Holistic Health, and Food Lies with Chris Kruger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:01
Chris and Brian discuss a variety of topics including personal health and natural hormone optimization, and a behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking and the challenges of producing the 'Food Lies' documentary. They touch u…
68) Beyond Diets: Health Hacks, Conspiracies, and Controversies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:43
In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, hosts Chris and Brian dive into controversial reviews accusing them of being 'white supremacists' and 'vegan haters.' They address negative feedback and discuss the importance of fr…
67) Thanksgiving Reflections: Breaking Down Food Myths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:57
In this Thanksgiving episode, our hosts delve into various anecdotes about health and nutrition, featuring a story about Sean Baker and Paul Saladino, leading to a critique of overly restrictive eating habits. They furth…
66) The Rise of Sapien: Health, Myths, and Cultural Commentaries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
In this episode of the Sapien podcast Brian and Chris critique figures like Dan Buettner, Jessica Knurick, and discuss the flaws in mainstream health advice. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, functio…
64) Spilling the Truth: From Nutrition Myths to Some Other Rants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
Chris and Brian delve into serious issues like the importance of vitamin D, the integrity of food choices, and key differences between trendy diets, particularly touching on why extreme diets like carnivore may not be su…