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.
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