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In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Brian and Chris Krueger discuss their experiences with regenerative retreats, particularly centered around Sovereignty Ranch. They delve into the journeys of Molly Englehart and Ryland of 'Kiss the Ground' fame, who shifted from running renowned vegan restaurants to establishing an animal-based, regenerative agriculture ranch. The episode also highlights memorable retreat activities, the emergence of strong, health-conscious communities, and the value of a holistic lifestyle over conventional conferences. They tease a potential future Sapien retreat featuring hands-on activities, from building earth bag homes to engaging in physical challenges like volleyball and flag football. Personal anecdotes, client success stories, and discussions on the misconceptions of veganism and supplements pepper the conversation.

SHOW NOTES:

00:13 Retreat Recap: Regenerative Weekend

00:59 Food as Medicine Conference

01:50 Vegan to Regenerative Journey

05:22 Strong Women and Health Optimization

07:09 Upcoming Sapien Retreat

09:57 Building a Healthier Lifestyle

13:42 Living the Sapien Lifestyle

18:52 Sustainable Oyster Farming

20:40 The Journey of Pure Oyster

21:28 Nutritional Benefits of Oysters

23:57 The Future of Oyster-Based Products

36:46 Building a Community

In this episode of Sapien Podcast, Brian Sanders and Chris unpack how to simplify health in a noisy world. They discuss intermittent fasting, the truth about cardio, testosterone, and why building muscle is the foundation for longevity. Chris and Brian share their personal journey, practical tips for busy men, and the philosophy that has helped thousands transform their lives by doing less, but better.

Show Notes:

04:00 The Ten Commandments of Health – Simplicity Over Complexity
07:30 Why Discipline Brings Freedom in Health and Life
10:15 Eating Real Food vs. Diet Dogma
13:40 Intermittent Fasting, Energy, and Recovery
17:20 Muscle as the Anchor of Longevity
20:00 Cardio Myths and Why Strength Training Wins
24:00 Testosterone, Aging, and Building Vitality After 40
28:00 Lifestyle Habits That Compound Over Time
32:00 The Role of Faith, Family, and Community in Health
36:00 Why Simplicity Is the Ultimate Sophistication

Will Harris is known for his pioneering regenerative agriculture practices. The episode explores Harris's journey from traditional farming to regenerative agriculture, the economic challenges, and the impact on land, community, and ecosystems. Harris shares insights from his experiences, including his transition away from chemical-dependent farming and the development of vertically integrated operations. They discuss the benefits of regenerative practices, the difficulties in marketing and scaling, as well as the broader implications for nutrition and sustainability. Lastly, the episode addresses the sustainability of feeding the world through regenerative practices, emphasizing local community support and the long-term generational benefits. 

05:10 Introduction to Will Harris 

09:05 Challenges and Evolution in Farming Practices 

29:43 The Impact of Erosion on Soil Health 

30:09 Scientific Comparison: Monocrop vs. Diverse Ecosystem 

30:48 Economic Challenges of Transitioning to Regenerative Farming

 31:49 The Rise of Grass-Fed Beef and Market Challenges

 33:00 Educating Consumers on Grass-Fed Beef

 35:03 The Influence of Propaganda on Food Choices 

42:18 The Role of Debt in Farm Management

 44:15 Challenges in Poultry Farming

 50:31 The Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture 

53:31 Feeding the World Sustainably

 01:00:20 Reflections on the Future of Regenerative Farming

In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Chris Kruger returns as co-host with Brian Sanders for a deep dive into nutrition myths, fiber fallacies, and the failures of mainstream dietetics. Together, they expose how official guidelines and academic institutions push confusion for profit while ignoring root-cause solutions. The hosts critique health narratives around fiber, red meat, vitamin C, and weight-loss drugs, while sharing client case studies that reveal the real path to metabolic health. They emphasize the Sapien approach: whole foods, animal-based nutrition, hormone balance, and lifestyle over pills and procedures.

04:00 The Football Analogy: nutritionists misunderstand cause and effect
06:00 Debunking fiber myths and why whole foods matter most
09:00 Case study: reversing lifelong constipation with a low-fiber diet
12:00 Red meat, healthy user bias, and flawed nutrition studies
14:30 Academia, food industry funding, and distorted guidelines
15:30 Carnivore diets and the vitamin C myth
18:00 Beyond "calories in, calories out"

27:00 Defining metabolic syndrome vs. metabolic excellence
30:00 Statins, side effects, and why lifestyle beats prescriptions
32:00 Hormone health as the foundation of motivation and vitality