by Brian Sanders & Chris Kruger
SAPIEN brings health & nutrition expert Brian Sanders together with hormone optimization specialist, Chris Kruger, to talk about all things related to optimum health including mind, body and spirit. We promote living your best life through ancestral principles. You'll find actionable diet & nutrition tips and best practices, mental health & wellness, weight loss & chronic disease prevention and reversal, top guests in their field, listener questions, fitness, and rants of the day.
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February 4, 2026
<p dir="ltr"> In this episode, Brian Sanders and Chris return to the Sapien podcast after a brief hiatus spent traveling. The duo dives into the purpose and content of the podcast, contrasting it with the Peak Human podcast that focuses on conversations with scientists and doctors about health, fitness, and nutrition. They emphasize actionable health advice and fun topics on Sapien. They touch on feedback received, the importance of real results in fitness, and the phenomenon of healthy lifestyle enthusiasts flocking to Costa Rica. Brian shares his experiences in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, discussing its safe and vibrant community, his spontaneous adventures, and the health-conscious people he meets. The conversation shifts to analyzing the misconceptions surrounding processed meats and nitrites, debunking the fear of deli meats, and highlighting the natural historical context of processed meats in diets. They also explore the potential for starting new educational institutions and reflect on maintaining critical thinking for health-related matters.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:16 Understanding the Sapien Podcast </p> <p dir="ltr">02:25 The Importance of Results in Health and Fitness </p> <p dir="ltr">04:09 Brian's Costa Rica Adventure</p> <p dir="ltr"> 05:59 The Magic of Santa Teresa </p> <p dir="ltr">15:04 Discussing Processed Meats and Health</p> <p dir="ltr">22:03 Nitrates and N-Nitroso Compounds </p> <p dir="ltr">22:15 The Need for a New Pill </p> <p dir="ltr">22:35 Critique of Scientific Understanding</p> <p dir="ltr"> 27:57 Processed Meat and Mediterranean Diet </p> <p dir="ltr">28:41 Critical Thinking and First Principles</p> <p dir="ltr"> 38:24 Life in Costa Rica vs. LA</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p>GET BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS <a href= "http://NosetoTail.org">http://NosetoTail.org</a></p> <p> FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE <a href= "http://sapien.org">http://sapien.org</a></p> <p>Follow along: <a href= "http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg">http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg</a></p> <p><a href= "http://instagram.com/food.lies">http://instagram.com/food.lies</a></p> <p>http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg</p> <p> </p>
January 14, 2026
<div class="py-2 px-3 gap-3 stack" data-testid= "ai-actions-response-content"> <div>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 advocating for natural solutions. Broadcasting from Hawaii, they touch on the importance of lifestyle changes to balance hormones and emphasize dependency on natural hormone production over synthetic replacements. Chris shares critical stories and analogies to illustrate the potential dangers of these therapies, including how improper use can disrupt lives. The discussion also covers the new food pyramid, nutritional insights, and promotes a nutrient-dense diet over processed foods. They touch on the importance of resilience, community, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. </div> <div> </div> <div class="stack gap-1"> </div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">01:09 Discussing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">03:03 The Dangers of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">06:01 The Analogy of American Lawn Mowers</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">12:57 The Food Lies Project and Public Perception</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">18:37 Discussion on the New Food Pyramid</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">21:28 Brian's Beach Encounter</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">22:16 Scientific Papers on Food and Nutrition</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">25:38 Debate on Carbohydrates and Insulin</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">33:58 Promoting Products and Upcoming Events</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"> </div> </div> <div class= "sticky right-0 p-2 z-1 row justify-end transition-opacity AiActions-module--pTHKXZ"> <div class="IconButton-module--RuUKvt"> </div> </div>
January 7, 2026
<p>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 discussion about him giving out his phone number on Christmas. The conversation delves into Brian's recent scientific papers on food processing and nutrient energy quotient and debunking some diet myths.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>00:47 Christmas Gifts and Traditions</p> <p> 01:46 Personal Life and Fitness Goals</p> <p>03:31 Brian's Cool Life in Hawaii</p> <p>05:14 Boat Trip and Dating Adventures</p> <p>14:44 Legacy and Scientific Contributions</p> <p>24:43 Understanding Food's Impact on Health</p> <p>25:58 Introducing the Nutrient Energy Quotient (NEQ)</p> <p>27:28 The NEQ Scale and Its Implications</p> <p>35:16 Debunking Diet Myths</p> <p>39:25 Conspiracy Theories and Media Manipulation</p> <p> </p> <p>GET BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS <a href= "http://NosetoTail.org">http://NosetoTail.org</a></p> <p> FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE <a href= "http://sapien.org">http://sapien.org</a></p> <p>Follow along: <a href= "http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg">http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg</a></p> <p><a href= "http://instagram.com/food.lies">http://instagram.com/food.lies</a></p> <p>http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg</p>
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SAPIEN brings health & nutrition expert Brian Sanders together with hormone optimization specialist, Chris Kruger, to talk about all things related to optimum health including mind, body and spirit. We promote living your best life through ancestral principles.
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