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In this episode of Peak Human, host Brian Sanders delves into a comprehensive discussion with marine biologist Stephen Kavanagh, an expert in shellfish and particularly oysters. Brian and Stephen explore the nutritional benefits of oysters, including their historical significance in human evolution and their roles in promoting testosterone, immunity, and overall health. Stephen details his artisanal processes at his facility in Ireland, emphasizing the purity and nutrient density of oysters used in their products. The conversation expands into broader themes of deep nutrition, the slow food movement, and the importance of returning to nature's ratios in our diets. Listeners also receive insights into the issues surrounding processed foods and modern health epidemics like obesity. 

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Show Notes:

02:25 The Journey of Oyster Processing and Supplement Manufacturing

06:02 The Aphrodisiac Effect of Oysters

10:00 Nutritional Benefits and Historical Significance of Oysters

14:18 The Importance of Real Food and Avoiding Processed Foods

15:03 Challenges in the Oyster Industry and Food Lies

20:06 The Synergy of Nutrients and Fortified Foods

26:49 Ancient Diets and the Role of Oysters in Human Evolution

28:48 The Nutritional Power of Oysters

29:41 Evolutionary Benefits of Oysters

31:21 Human Connection to Marine Life

32:17 Oysters and Water Quality

33:01 Oyster Pure: Quality and Testing

34:06 Personal Health Benefits of Oyster Supplements

35:29 Challenges in Marketing Oyster Supplements

43:39 The Slow Food Movement

Mark Sisson, 72 and still shredded, returns to Peak Human for a powerful conversation on what real healthspan looks like — not chasing 180 years with futuristic tech, but thriving into your 90s with energy, strength, and vitality. As the founder of the Primal Blueprint, Mark brings decades of wisdom on metabolic flexibility, minimalist training, and practical ancestral living.

In this episode, Brian and Mark discuss how to optimize metabolism, how to train smarter (not harder), the real deal with fiber, alcohol, hydration, and carbs — and why metabolic flexibility is the key to enjoying life without strict rules, guilt, or orthorexia.

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Show Notes:

02:00 The Primal Blueprint and 25 Years of Low Carb Living

04:00 Minimum Effective Dose – Why Mark Hates Overtraining

11:30 Redefining Metabolic Flexibility

14:00 Burning Carbs and Fat – The Joy of Not Being Rigid

18:00 Why Unsustainable Diets Always Fail

20:30 The European Bread Exception – Healing the Gut for Freedom

24:00 Alcohol, Red Wine & the Spectrum of Acceptable Foods

27:30 Fiber is Overrated – Healing IBS with Collagen & Meat

34:00 What Stool Really Is – Busting Fiber Myths

39:00 The Problem with Sugar Diets & Misguided Trends

44:00 You’re Not Dehydrated – The Hydration Hype Exposed

49:00 Do We Really Need Electrolytes All the Time?

52:00 Sunlight: Powerful, But Not Without Risk

Ben Azadi joins Peak Human for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to reclaim your metabolic health in a world of processed food, misinformation, and identity confusion. As the founder of Keto Kamp and bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom, Ben breaks down the biological and psychological barriers to health—from insulin resistance and the dangers of constant snacking to the mindset shifts required to become someone who actually lives in alignment with vitality and longevity.

Host Brian Sanders and Ben dive deep into topics like fasting, hormone signaling, body recomposition, and the power of intention. This episode is as practical as it is inspiring, offering a blend of science, ancestral wisdom, and self-mastery.

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Show Notes:

01:15 – Meet Ben Azadi: Real food, metabolic freedom, and seed oil awareness
03:10 – The Seed Oil Allergy Card: How to navigate restaurants safely
06:00 – Metabolic Flexibility 101: From sugar burner to fat burner
08:45 – Insulin Resistance is the Root: Why fasting insulin matters more than blood sugar
11:15 – Real vs. Processed Carbs: Potatoes vs. potato chips
13:00 – The Snacking Epidemic: 17 to 23 eating events a day
14:45 – Grazing = Aging: How frequent eating ages you faster
17:30 – mTOR vs. Autophagy: Bodybuilding, aging, and metabolic balance
20:00 – The Hayflick Limit: Cellular aging explained
21:45 – Longevity Mode vs. Growth Mode: Living in cycles
31:15 – Don’t Be a Keto Zealot: Even Keto Kamp flexes
36:30 – Nutrient Density Always Wins: Why sugar fasting is not sustainable
40:15 – Metabolic Inflexibility on Both Ends: Fat burners can get stuck too
41:00 – The Diet Culture Trap: Why most diets fail
43:30 – The Subconscious Self-Image: Why your beliefs keep sabotaging you
47:45 – Sticky Note Protocol: The 30-day mental reprogramming
56:30 – Real Food & Movement = Real Results
57:30 – Third World vs. First World: Why simple food wins
58:30 – Final Takeaways: Real food, movement, and mindset still winno

Chris Kruger returns to Peak Human for an electrifying, no-nonsense breakdown of why the calorie paradigm is broken, how hormone health is the real foundation of lifelong fitness, and what he calls the “Forever Jeans” formula — a simple, powerful way to track your health without lab work or complex diagnostics.

In this episode, host Brian Sanders returns after an eight-month hiatus with an update on his documentary 'Food Lies' and a deep dive conversation with fitness expert Chris Krueger. They discuss the myths surrounding diet and exercise, emphasizing the importance of natural hormone optimization over artificial supplementation like TRT. Krueger outlines a holistic approach to health that targets core strength, mobility, balance, and proper nutrition. The conversation also covers practical, actionable insights for achieving optimal health and fitness without the need for extensive gym workouts or rigid diet plans. The episode concludes with practical tips, such as leveraging whole foods and natural supplements like oyster capsules, to naturally boost essential hormones.

Show notes:
00:00 Intro – What’s New with Brian Sanders & Food Lies
02:15 Hormone Optimization Over TRT – Why Natural Matters
04:25 The Forever Jeans Formula – Waist-to-Height Ratio Simplified
08:55 Hormones vs. Willpower – Why You’re Not Broken, the System Is
14:40 You Don’t Need a Gym – The 14-Minute Workout That Changes Lives
21:10 Hunger Means Hunter – Rethinking Hunger, Leptin, and Satiety
28:00 The Leptin Trigger – Why Protein is the Key to Real Satiety
33:00 Snacks Are for Fat Kids? – Fasting, Insulin, and Hormonal Wins
35:00 The Flywheel of Hormonal Momentum vs. the Spiral of Willpower
44:20 How Women Can Optimize Naturally – Fat Loss and the 28-Day Cycle
48:00 The Billionaire with a Heart Attack – A Cautionary Tale
55:00 Helpful vs. Unhelpful Foods – A Simpler Way to Think About Diet
01:02:00 The Fitness Industry’s Scam – What Really Works

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Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns, known as The Happy Healthy Guys, wellness experts dedicated to transforming lives through natural health and wellness practices. With a focus on nutrition, detoxification, and holistic living, they aim to empower individuals to achieve optimal health and vitality. Dr. Vasquez and Dr. Johns are passionate about educating others on the importance of a balanced lifestyle, free from toxins and harmful habits. They share their knowledge through online content, public speaking, and wellness programs, helping people across the globe lead happier, healthier lives.

In this podcast episode Dr. Rob and Dr. Randy, share their journey from traditional medical paths to embracing chiropractic care and holistic health approaches. Both doctors recount their personal experiences with health challenges that led them to question the conventional allopathic model, which often focuses on symptom management rather than addressing root causes. Their journey led them to explore various diets and health practices, initially adhering to calorie-restrictive models but eventually shifting towards a more holistic understanding of nutrition. The hosts also discuss their approach to improving metabolic health by addressing common misconceptions and providing practical strategies. They emphasize the importance of metabolic flexibility, explaining how consuming the right types of carbohydrates can actually improve sleep and overall health, contrary to popular low-carb diets. They also talk about the dangers of consuming high-oxalate foods like spinach and almonds, which can lead to serious health issues, including kidney problems.

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 Show notes:

[00:02:00] Shift from Allopathic to Chiropractic Care

[00:09:00] Trusting the Body's Natural Healing Process

[00:11:00] Transition to Nutrition and Metabolism

[00:16:00] Evolution of Their Health Philosophy

[00:18:00] Rejecting the Calories-in, Calories-out Model

[00:20:00] Low Carb Diet Journey,Health Decline and Realization

[00:30:00] Reevaluating Dietary Choices

[00:37:00] Key Principles for Sustainable Health

[00:53:00]High Oxalate foods 

[00:55:00] Metabolic flexibility