Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio

The future of human performance with Dr. Abud Bakri 02.07.2026 1h 30min

In this episode of Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio, I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri to discuss peptides, longevity, injury recovery, sleep, hormones, mitochondrial health, fertility, and the future of medicine.We begin by breaking down my current ACL recovery protocol, including BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, Tesamorelin, and growth hormone support. Dr. Bakri explains how these compounds may influence healing, recovery, and performance while also discussing the current regulatory landscape surrounding peptides and where the industry may be heading.We also dive into Retatrutide, GLP-1 medications, muscle loss during weight loss, bio-regulators, circadian rhythm, sleep optimization, and some of the fascinating longevity research coming out of Russia. Dr. Bakri explains Epitalon, Pinealon, thymus health, mitochondrial function, and why simple habits like sunlight, sleep, and stress management still play a huge role in long-term health.Later in the episode, we discuss fertility, pregnancy, epigenetics, growth hormone use in children, genetic screening, the future of designer babies, and the ethical questions surrounding modern medicine and human optimization.We also cover blood work, hormone testing, nervous system regulation, HRV, low testosterone in young men, anxiety, stress, and the health challenges facing younger generations today.As always, this conversation is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you're interested in recovery, longevity, peptides, hormones, sleep, mitochondrial health, or optimizing your health, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Instagram 📲@abud_bakri@gxzahealth► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

The healthcare system is BROKEN… a doctor explains why 15.06.2026 1h 29min

In this episode of Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio, I sit down with Dr. Clay Moss to talk about where modern medicine is heading and why I think so many people are starting to question the traditional healthcare model.We dive deep into my ACL recovery and the experiment I'm running with regenerative medicine, including PRP, peptides, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, and other cutting-edge approaches to healing. We also discuss stem cells, the future of longevity medicine, and why preventative healthcare needs to become the focus instead of simply treating symptoms.We also break down the blood tests that I think everyone should know about, the supplements Dr. Clay takes every day, and how AI could completely change the way people understand and optimize their health.If you're interested in injury recovery, functional medicine, performance, or simply taking better control of your health, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and ideas that could change the way you think about medicine.Follow Dr. ClayMoss:https://www.instagram.com/drclaymoss/► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

My conversation w. Dana White… PLUS UFC Freedom 250 predictions 12.06.2026 35min

I sit down with Albert and Tahir to break down UFC Freedom 250, giving my predictions for the biggest fights on the card... including Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, and Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi before discussing my recent conversation with Dana White, the White House event itself, and other news around MMA, politics, and current events. Drop your predictions in the comments and let me know who you've got winning the main event.► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

UFC 328 PREDICTIONS … plus my ACL injury update 06.05.2026 40min

I sit down with Albert and Tahir to break down UFC 328, giving our predictions for the biggest fights on the card!Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira, and more before getting into other MMA news, my recent ACL tear and recovery plans, training injuries, health protocols, and current events around the fight world.Like, subscribe, and drop your UFC 328 picks below! ► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

I asked HIGHER UP WELLNESS about Cancel Culture... and how he beat it! 15.04.2026 1h 18min

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Smoak (Higher Up) to break down what actually matters when it comes to health, fitness, and life!We talk about marathon training, why most people are focusing on the wrong things, and the “big rocks” that will genuinely change your health - not the stuff you see all over social media.We also get into cancel culture, internet hate, politics, public speaking and why nuance doesn’t go viral… but matters more than ever.► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Stop blaming Clav... take some responsibility (AMA) 06.04.2026 40min

Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. AMA (Ask Me Anything) Remember to leave your questions below! ⬇️► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

UFC 326 PREDICTIONS + what’s happening in Iran?! 05.03.2026 18min

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.Like, subscribe, and drop your UFC 326 picks below.► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Dr. Hotch blasted gear for years… now he’s warning young men 24.02.2026 1h 35min

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► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Cancer is exploding in young people... this Doctor explains why 18.02.2026 1h 45min

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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connealymd/?hl=enBook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030683667X?tag=hacboogrosit-20If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Prevention starts with awareness!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

FULL Locked In interviews… and Craig’s next challenge 16.02.2026 44min

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► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

You can fix your pain... here are the 5 exercises that work 04.02.2026 54min

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!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Why nicotine and gooning are frying young men’s brains... this doctor explains 29.01.2026 2h 8min

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri to talk through health, performance, and longevity without the extremes. We cover GLP-1s and weight-loss drugs, who they’re actually for, heart health and lab work, peptides and recovery, sleep, fasting and hydration, and how to think about diet without getting lost in internet debates. We also touch on the limits of the medical system, why prevention matters, and using health as a tool to live better. Toward the end, Dr. AlBakri shares his work with Gaza Health, a volunteer-run telemedicine initiative providing medications and care to patients in Gaza. If you found this conversation useful, consider supporting Gaza Health below and drop any questions or topics you’d like us to cover next time!Instagram 📲@abud_bakri@gxzahealth► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

UFC 325 predictions… and why Paramount+ might be a BIG MISTAKE! 28.01.2026 29min

NEW MMA PODCAST* Was Paramount+ a mistake for the UFC? I paid for “ad-free” and it still felt littered with ads! In this episode, we recap UFC 324 then lock in our UFC 325 predictions. We also hit quick MMA current events and matchmaking talk before wrapping. Drop your picks and questions in the comments - we’re doing this every week!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

My UFC 324 picks + current events (brand new podcast!) 22.01.2026 55min

I sit down with Albert and Tahir to break down UFC 324, sharing my predictions for the card and a focused look at the main event: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje, before shifting into current news across MMA, health, sports, and the influencer world. Drop your picks and future questions in the comments!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

TOGI turns to LOOKSMAXXING??? After losing millions & nearly dying! 09.01.2026 1h 45min

In this episode of Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio, I sit down with TOGI, Organic Tarzan (Austin the Marine), and Todd Duffee for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when money, gambling, and fast dopamine stop working. We get into…TOGI’s gambling mindset and why slots hooked himThe near-death wake-up call (adderall cut with meth)Testosterone and PED useHealth tradeoffs and long-term consequencesDopamine burnout and why he’s been feeling “flat”The surprising shift toward faith, discipline, and rebuilding purposeWhy looksmaxxing might be his next ventureWe also talk brotherhood, ego, charity, and why helping your boys is the real flex. This one’s chaotic, funny, brutally honest, and way deeper than people expect!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

LOCK IN for the best year of your life... (step-by-step guide) 06.01.2026 25min

This video is a step-by-step guide to locking in and setting the foundation for the best year of your life. I break down the exact habits and systems I focus on - from dialing in your sleep routine and improving mitochondrial health, to using red light, training properly, staying flexible, fixing your gut health, and continuously learning new skills and hobbies.None of this is hype or motivation - it’s about doing the small things consistently so you can show up focused, disciplined, and fully locked in every day!► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

We need to talk about this guy… (AMA) 01.12.2025 35min

Disclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.AMA (Ask Me Anything) Remember to leave your questions below! ⬇️► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

This doctor exposes the teen peptide and hormone trend and when they could be an option 28.11.2025 1h 33min

In today’s episode, Dr Justin breaks down one of the biggest problems young people are facing right now - poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, cheap supplements, and hormonal issues caused by lifestyle, stress, and misinformation online.We cover everything from HCl, enzymes, zinc, magnesium, glycine, cod liver oil, fish oil, organ supplements, and collagen - to the deeper mistakes teens are making with hormones, peptides, and TRT.💊 Topics Covered:• How digestion really works and why it breaks down• HCl dosing, enzymes, and what your stool says about your health• Missing nutrients in modern diets• The supplements worth taking — and the ones that are a waste• Magnesium glycinate, glycine, ashwagandha, zinc, copper, selenium• Fish oil vs cod liver oil vs algae oil• Collagen protein myths & real protein strategies• Hormone issues in teens, TRT risks, natural fixes• Lifestyle fundamentals for better energy, digestion & recover🔗 **Work with Dr. Justin**👉 www.justinhealth.com/consult - to schedule a consult with Dr. J👉 www.thyroidreboot.com — for The Thyroid Reboot bookDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Are peptides and test worth it for young people? This doctor breaks it down 22.11.2025 1h 48min

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri to break down one of the biggest trends happening with teenagers right now - testosterone, peptides, HGH, SARMs, stimulants, and everything in between.From social media pressure and dopamine collapse to fake underground labs and hormone shutdown, this conversation unpacks the full picture of what’s going on… and why so many young people feel like they need shortcuts to “fix” themselves.We talk about:• Why teens are taking testosterone and peptides• How puberty hormones actually work• The dangers of shutting down your natural production• The rise of “teen stacks” - TRT + HGH + SARMs + finasteride• The dopamine crisis caused by screens, porn, and stimulants• Why teen hormone levels are at an all-time low• How to fix hormones naturally - sunlight, training, sleep, nutrition• And real stories from the clinicDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

How to actually fix your health (acne, gut health, hormones, crohn's, depression, anxiety) 11.11.2025 2h 22min

I sit down with functional medicine doctor, Dr. Justin, for a full deep dive into the world of functional medicine - from gut health and hormones to toxins, sleep, and natural energy.This two hour conversation breaks down the real reason modern medicine misses the root cause - and how to optimize your body using labs, nutrition, and functional protocols.💊 Topics Covered - Gut health, parasites, and digestion- Cortisol rhythm, stress, and sleep- Testosterone, libido, and hormone optimization- Neurotransmitters, motivation, and mental focus- Mold, glyphosate, and environmental toxins- Cholesterol myths & natural heart health- The Functional Hangover Protocol- Sleep stacks and recovery supplements- Shilajit, Sea Moss, and CoQ10 explained🔗 **Work with Dr. Justin**👉 www.justinhealth.com/consult - to schedule a consult with Dr. J👉 www.thyroidreboot.com — for The Thyroid Reboot bookDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.► All Links 🔗https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsSubscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com