Bodies by Brent
Bodies by Brent
Brent Hruska
Welcome to Bodies by Brent. The podcast that helps you get the body and health you desire.
Stop Dieting. Start Lifting. Patty Brewton’s Fitness Reboot
Brent welcomes Patty Brewton—former D1 swimmer, mom of two, coach, and founder of Allez—to share her transformation from postpartum burnout to becoming a lean, strong, empowered woman through progressive overload and macro tracking. Patty breaks down exactly how she rebuilt her health during the chaos of COVID, why women need to stop chasing sweat and start chasing strength, and how she’s now helping others do the same—without giving up pizza, wine, or joy.From lifting with toddlers around to launching her own app, Patty drops no-fluff insights on fat loss, muscle gain, reverse dieting, and the massive mental freedom that comes from learning macros.Connect & Work with Patty:​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patty.brewton​Work with Patty: https://my.playbookapp.io/patty-brewton/programs/allez-sculpt-hybrid/34910Subscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 – Welcome Patty Brewton & Her Mission00:01 – Motherhood, Burnout & A Turning Point00:03 – Starting Fitness with Dumbbells & Sweat App00:05 – Garage Gym = Mom Sanctuary00:07 – Macros, Mindset & A New Business00:10 – Why Women Should Lift Weights00:14 – CrossFit vs Strength Training00:18 – The Truth About Progressive Overload00:22 – Macros, Tracking & Fat Loss Secrets00:27 – Reverse Dieting & How to Do It00:32 – Macro Education for Kids and Moms00:36 – Planning Meals and Protein Priorities00:39 – Mindset Shift: From Restriction to Freedom
Aug 12, 2025
1 hr 10 min
Functional Medicine Expert: The Silent Epidemic Making Women Sick with Dr. Joseph Radich
Most women are told “your labs look normal” while they’re exhausted, inflamed, anxious, and unable to lose weight.But normal isn’t the same as optimal.In this episode, Brent sits down with Dr. Joseph Radich, a leading functional and regenerative medicine expert and founder of R3 Health, to unpack why the current healthcare system fails women — and what to do about it.They break down early diagnostics, hormone testing, full-body MRI, stem cell therapy, the truth about peptides, and what it actually means to take control of your health.This episode is both a warning and a wake-up call — especially if you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or like your body is screaming and no one is listening.⸻⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps0:00 – Intro: Why We’re Done With Symptom-Based Care4:10 – Dr. Joe’s Journey: Why He Left Traditional Medicine9:25 – The Labs Doctors Aren’t Running (That Change Everything)15:12 – Women’s Health: Fatigue, Hormones & Misdiagnosis21:33 – Full-Body MRI, Telomeres, and Early Detection26:00 – What Real Healing Looks Like (Mind, Body, Labs)30:50 – Stem Cells, PRP & the Future of Regenerative Medicine37:40 – How to Build a Health Plan Around You, Not Just Symptoms44:55 – Functional Medicine vs Western Medicine (The Real Difference)49:20 – How to Advocate for Yourself in the Broken System53:42 – Brent’s Story: Watching His Father Be Dismissed58:00 – Final Takeaways + Where to Start If You’re Ready to Heal⸻🔗 Guest Info – Dr. Joseph Radich, PA‑C • Website: josephradich.com • Functional + regenerative clinic: R3 Health • R3 Health Network (professional education): r3healthnetwork.com • IG: Add link if available • Book: Autonomy (coming soon)⸻💪 Work with BrentIf you’re a woman ready to stop spinning your wheels with bootcamps, broken hormone panels, or “just eat less” advice…Strength training is the foundation of long-term health and confidence.👉 Start Brent’s signature Barbell Training Program for women here:🌐 www.livinglean.shop
Jul 16, 2025
1 hr 37 min
10 Minute Yoga Nidra for Post Workout Recovery
10 Minute Yoga Nidra for Post Workout Recovery
Jul 16, 2025
12 min
20 Minute Yoga Nidra for Stress and Anxiety Relief
20 Minute Yoga Nidra for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Jul 16, 2025
20 min
30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Sleep and Insomnia
30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Sleep and Insomnia
Jul 16, 2025
30 min
I Lost My Baby, My Brother, and Myself… Then I Fought My Way Back with Lauren Burandt
Lauren Burandt’s life shattered in a single moment—and what followed was a descent into grief, trauma, and silence. In this raw, emotional, and deeply empowering episode, Brent sits down with Lauren to unpack her story: the loss of her baby, the death of her brother, and how she rebuilt her life through strength, jiu jitsu, breathwork, plant medicine, and brutal self-honesty.They explore the realities of spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and what it really means to heal. From hospital hallways to Ayahuasca ceremonies, Lauren shares the hardest truths she’s never told publicly—until now.This is more than a wellness story. It’s a resurrection.⸻🧭 Chapters + Timestamps0:00 – Introduction: Why This Story Matters3:22 – Losing Her Baby: The Moment Everything Broke9:45 – Shame, Silence, and Isolation After Loss15:10 – Her Brother’s Death & the Second Collapse20:31 – The Turning Point: Yoga, Breath, and First Glimmers of Light26:05 – “I Was Addicted to Pain”: The Illusion of Strength Through Suffering32:14 – Jiu Jitsu & Female Power: Reclaiming Her Body38:47 – Ayahuasca: Shadow Work, Ego Death, and the Black Belt Vision45:00 – What Healing Actually Looks Like51:02 – From Grief to Growth: How She Feels Now57:44 – Final Words: For Anyone Who’s Still in the Dark1:01:30 – Brent’s Reflection: What I Learned From Lauren⸻🧠 Key Themes & Topics • Infant loss and parental grief • Female rage and suppressed emotion • The healing power of strength and physical discipline • Jiu jitsu as trauma therapy • Plant medicine, shadow work, and spiritual integration • Rebuilding identity through movement and presence • What “real healing” looks like after extreme loss⸻🌿 Guest InfoLauren BurandtInstagram: @lauren_bur⸻🏋️‍♂️ Connect with Brent & Join the MovementInstagram: @bodiesbybrentTikTok: @bodiesbybrentYouTube: Bodies by Brent ChannelPodcast: Bodies by Brent Podcast👉 Join the Barbell Program:Build strength, confidence, and longevity with Brent’s signature women’s program.💻 Start the program → www.livinglean.shop
Jul 8, 2025
57 min
How Functional Medicine Helped Abbie Crane Take Her Power Back
Brent welcomes wellness advocate and content creator Abbie Crane (House of Abbie) for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation on fitness, perimenopause, parenting, and personal reinvention. A mother of three and soon-to-be grandmother, Abbie shares how she’s entering a new phase of life with intention—using strength training, hormone health, and daily movement to stay empowered and energized. They discuss how her upbringing shaped her approach to wellness, what shifted for her in her 40s, and how women can reclaim their vitality at any stage. Abbie opens up about her hormone replacement therapy journey, the realities of midlife, and why strength isn’t just about the body—it’s a mindset. She also talks about raising boys in the digital age, working with functional medicine, and the spiritual power of Yoga Nidra. This one’s about resilience, evolution, and creating a life you actually want to live. Connect with Abbie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofabbie 📲 Subscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights! 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl 🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrent Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Abbie & Orange County Roots 03:00 – Becoming a Young Mom & Rediscovering Self 06:00 – Natural Upbringing & Early Health Lessons 10:00 – Gut Issues, Food Allergies & Functional Medicine 17:00 – Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey 22:00 – Understanding Perimenopause & Cycle Shifts 27:00 – Strength Training for Women in Midlife 34:00 – Why Abbie Chose Brent’s Program 41:00 – Building Strength from the Inside Out 47:00 – Raising Kids with Tech & Mindfulness 54:00 – Advice to Moms: Let Your Kids Find Themselves 57:00 – House of Abbie, Creative Expression, and What’s Next
May 6, 2025
1 hr 9 min
Unlocking Glute Growth with Sandy Brockman
Brent welcomes luxury personal trainer Sandy Brockman to cut through the noise around women’s strength training and glute development. With over three decades in the fitness industry, Sandy brings zero fluff and all facts about what’s really holding women back from the results they want.They cover why so many people miss the mark on glute growth, the critical role of hip mobility, how to identify quad dominance, and why glute-focused programming is often misunderstood—even by pros. Sandy shares her exact approach to training women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who want to build strength, avoid injuries, and finally see progress.Connect with Sandy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandybrockmanfitnessSubscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 Welcome Back Sandy01:00 Sandy’s Training Roots & Muscle & Fitness Origins05:30 Why Glute Training Often Fails Women11:00 Hip Mobility: The Hidden Key to Glute Growth18:00 Why She Rarely Uses Heavy Hip Thrusts21:30 RDLs, Stretch-Loaded Glutes & Mind-Muscle Connection30:00 Glute-Dominant Program Design 10136:00 Rethinking Cardio, Recovery & the Real Training Priorities
Apr 8, 2025
57 min
How Regenerative Meat Can Transform Your Health with Robby Sansom of Force of Nature
Brent welcomes Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats, to discuss the importance of regenerative meat and its impact on human health, the environment, and ethical food sourcing. They dive into why meat is a superfood, the problems with conventional meat production, and how regenerative agriculture can help restore ecosystems and provide more nutrient-dense food.Connect with Force of Nature Meats:Website: https://forceofnature.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forceofnaturemeatsPodcast, Where Hope Grows: https://shorturl.at/ENMLfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forceofnaturemeatsSubscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 The Importance of Meat in the Diet00:24 Introduction: Meet Robby Sansom & Force of Nature Meats01:39 Why Regenerative Meat Matters02:55 Meat as a Superfood: Nutrient Density & Bioavailability04:22 The Vegan Craze & Overcorrection in Food Perceptions06:21 Soil Health: The Key to Nutrient-Rich Meat08:40 The Problem with Industrial Agriculture12:16 How Regenerative Farming Supports the Ecosystem20:12 Misleading Food Labels & What to Look For31:58 The Role of Animals in Regenerative Farming38:44 The Connection Between Food, Health, and Environment50:11 Experiencing Food Firsthand: Bison & Turkey Harvests57:46 How Regenerative Meat Can Reconnect Us to Nature1:02:21 What Robby Feeds His Kids: Raising a Healthy Family1:10:45 Where to Find Force of Nature Meats
Mar 10, 2025
1 hr 11 min
Why 200+ Veterans Are Fighting for Ibogaine in Texas
Brent welcomes Talia Eisenberg, founder of Beond, to talk about her journey from addiction to advocacy. They dive into ibogaine therapy, how it’s changing lives, and the bill that could bring it to Texas. Talia shares insights on recovery, integration, and building a life of purpose. Real conversations on healing, psychedelics, and reshaping the future.Connect with Talia:Website: https://beondibogaine.com/blog/category/talia-eisenberg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beond.us/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beondibogaineSubscribe to and follow the Bodies by Brent podcast for more health & wellness insights!🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/08E3mLHWKcklniIzYwvNfl🎙 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bodies-by-brent/id1506823476📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PXJn9RfmJvEbm5T_1ItJQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesbybrentChapters:00:00 Talia’s Texas visit & the ibogaine bill02:00 Talia’s story: addiction, recovery, purpose06:00 How ibogaine works & why it’s different09:00 The role of integration and support12:00 Founding Beond: creating a full-spectrum healing center19:00 Client stories: transformation & lasting change34:00 The future of psychedelic therapy in the U.S.40:30 Why healing is a community effort
Feb 24, 2025
52 min
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