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36. Data Driven Wellness with Sammy Tejada

In this episode of the Healthy AF Podcast, Zane Griggs sits down with Sammy Tejeda, CEO and founder of Liquivita, to discuss his powerful journey from firefighter paramedic to wellness entrepreneur. After witnessing the limitations of traditional medicine, Sammy set out to create a preventative health model that empowers both practitioners and patients. You’ll hear how Liquivita started as a single IV lounge and grew into a nationwide network of wellness centers offering IV nutrition, hormone optimization, and medical aesthetics. Sammy shares why living on purpose fuels growth, and how the five pillars of the VITA Journey are helping clients reclaim their vitality. 🎧 Tune in to hear how a firefighter’s mission to save lives evolved into a movement to optimize them—one client, one lab test, and one connection at a time. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the reactive medical model wasn’t enough for Sammy How Liquivita is redefining wellness through personalization The five pillars of health in the “VITA Journey” framework Why community and connection are essential to healing The real difference between functional and traditional medicine How empowering practitioners leads to exponential change The role of detox, hormones, and data in long-term vitality Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – From Firefighter to Wellness Advocate 05:06 – The Birth of Liquivita 09:55 – Transforming Healthcare: A New Approach 14:59 – The VITA Journey: Five Pillars of Health 19:55 – Data-Driven Health: Personalizing Wellness 24:56 – Empowering Health Practitioners 27:56 – Connecting and Inspiring Change Connect with Sammy Tejeda: 🌐 Website: Liquivita 📲 Instagram: @sammy_tejada Connect with Zane Griggs: 🧠 Free Plan: free40plan.com 📲 Instagram: @zanegriggsfitness 🌐 Website: zanegriggs.com 🔥 Ready to take charge of your health with a data-driven and purpose-filled approach? Don’t forget to subscribe, share the show, and leave a review to support this movement for optimized living.

35. The Science Showing Seed Oils Are The Drivers Of Metabolic Disease With Dr. Cate Shanahan

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy AF, Zane sits down with renowned physician and author Dr. Cate Shanahan to expose what might be the biggest hidden driver of metabolic disease today: seed oils. Dr. Cate breaks down the hard science behind how oxidative stress—not sugar—is at the root of most chronic diseases, and why the most oxidized ingredient in the American diet is also the most overlooked. You’ll learn how seed oils create toxic byproducts, disrupt energy production at the cellular level, and set off a cascade of free radical damage that leads directly to insulin resistance. From debunking myths around omega-6s to explaining why most antioxidant supplements are useless, this conversation reframes the conversation around fat, inflammation, and what’s truly making us sick. 🎧 Tune in to hear how ditching seed oils could be the most powerful change you make for your metabolic health—backed by science, not ideology. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why oxidative stress—not sugar—is the root cause of modern disease How seed oils fuel metabolic dysfunction through toxic byproducts The real formation of insulin resistance (it’s not what you’ve been told) Why PUFA (polyunsaturated fats) + free radicals = a metabolic disaster Why omega-6 in whole foods isn’t the problem The myth of omega-6 to omega-3 ratios causing disease Why most antioxidant supplements aren’t worth your money How dietary dogma has buried real science about fats and health 🔥 If you’ve been told seed oils are heart-healthy, this episode will challenge everything. Share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review to help more people take back control of their metabolic health. LINKS: https://drcate.com/the-energy-model-of-insulin-resistance-weight IG: @‌drcateshanahan https://free40plan.com Episode Minute By Minute Recap: 00:00 – Meet Dr. Cate Shanahan and the seed oil epidemic 03:00 – What is oxidative stress and why it’s worse than sugar 06:30 – PUFA and the free radical cascade 10:00 – How seed oils disrupt energy and raise blood sugar 13:00 – Gluconeogenesis and the formation of insulin resistance 17:00 – Why omega-6 in real food isn’t the enemy 21:00 – Most antioxidants don’t work—here’s why 25:00 – How metabolism breaks down when cells can’t make energy 28:00 – Whole food fats vs. extracted oils: what’s the difference? 32:00 – The diet wars: how ideology is blocking science 35:00 – Final thoughts and Dr. Cate’s call to change the conversation

34. Aging Is Optional! The 61yo Fitness Icon JJ Virgin on why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight

In this dynamic backstage conversation at the Health Optimisation Summit, Zane sits down with industry icon JJ Virgin—bestselling author, fitness expert, and trailblazer in women’s health. At 61, JJ is thriving both mentally and physically, and she’s here to share why the old rules of health and aging need to be thrown out. From the myths of calorie counting and cardio obsession to the overlooked power of muscle, hormones, and proper recovery, this conversation challenges everything we’ve been taught about getting older. JJ gets candid about her own journey—how she changed her training, embraced hormone replacement therapy, and ditched over-leveraged fasting in favor of strength and longevity. You’ll hear powerful insights on why creatine HCL might be the supplement every woman over 40 needs, and why lifting weights is more important than watching the scale. Get ready for a perspective shift on aging, health, and vitality—and walk away inspired to take charge of your body composition, stress response, and long-term energy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why women over 40 should lift weights—not chase cardio The truth about hormone replacement therapy for women How JJ redefined aging and hit her peak in her 60s Why breathwork beats cardio for stress management The problem with over-leveraging fasting for fat loss Why building muscle is more important than losing weight Creatine HCL and what it’s doing for women’s health  🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to train smarter, eat with intention, and become your own best health advocate at any age. Links: https://jjvirgin.com   Connect with Zane:  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Website: https://zanegriggs.com ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane   Quick Episode Summary:  00:00 – Live from the Health Optimisation Summit: Meet JJ Virgin 03:00 – Aging backward: JJ’s fitness evolution in her 60s 06:00 – Lifting over cardio and building confidence with strength 08:00 – The post-40 shift and why muscle is non-negotiable 12:00 – Why women need DEXA scans and earlier hormone testing 15:00 – Hormone replacement: Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 19:00 – Busting myths about hormones and cancer risk 24:00 – Personalized medicine: Hormone levels and how you feel 28:00 – Swapping stress workouts for real recovery 32:00 – The fasting fallacy: What women really need 36:00 – Dieting destroys muscle: What to do instead 39:00 – JJ’s health dictator wishlist (you’ll want to write it down) 43:00 – DIY tests to monitor your own health 46:00 – JJ’s upcoming book and why body comp > weight 47:00 – The creatine conversation: Why women should take it 49:00 – Final thoughts: Owning your energy and changing your future Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review to help more people optimize their health after 50. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a game-changing conversation.  

33. Eating & Training for Peak Performance After 60 with World Champion Brad Kearns

In this powerhouse episode recorded backstage at the Health Optimisation Summit, Zane sits down with the legendary Brad Kearns—former professional triathlete, bestselling author, and now world-ranked track athlete in the over-60 division. Brad shares how he ran a 60-second 400-meter sprint just days after turning 60 and what he's learned about fueling, training, and recovery along the way. From debunking diet dogma to breaking down the difference between HIIT and real sprinting, this episode is a deep dive into how to train smarter, not harder as you age. Brad opens up about his personal journey from restrictive ketogenic eating to a more intuitive, performance-based diet—think red meat, fruit, and nutrient density over macros and restrictions. He and Zane discuss why elite athletes don’t use restrictive diets, the misunderstood role of glucose, and how to use sprinting to turn your body into a fat-burning machine long after the workout ends. This conversation is packed with clarity, laughs, and truth bombs that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about longevity, health, and fitness after 50. 🎧 Hit play to learn why training like an athlete means fueling like one too—and how you can apply these principles at any age. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why elite athletes don’t follow restrictive diets How stress from fasting and low-carb dieting can backfire The truth about glucose, insulin, and metabolic flexibility How sprinting triggers powerful hormonal changes that burn fat all day Why most cardio and HIIT routines are actually making people more tired What Brad eats daily (hint: red meat, fruit, and dark chocolate) Why walking might be your best tool for longevity 🎧 Hit play to learn why training like an athlete means fueling like one too—and how you can apply these principles at any age.   Links: https://bradkearns.com https://borntowalkbook.com IG: @‌bradkearns1   Connect with Zane:  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Website: https://zanegriggs.com ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane   Quick Episode Summary:  00:00 – Brad’s world rankings and running 60 seconds at 60 02:00 – From triathlete to sprinter: redefining health and fitness 05:00 – What elite athletes actually eat and why restrictive diets don’t work 08:00 – Zane’s crash from dieting + fasting while trying to perform 14:00 – Fasting vs. sprinting: autophagy and recovery 17:00 – Brad’s wake-up call: high fasting glucose on keto 21:00 – Zane shares his results from reintroducing carbs 24:00 – The flawed “calories in, calories out” model 26:00 – HIIT vs. true sprinting—and how they affect fat burning 34:00 – How sprinting boosts hormone function and burns fat all day 38:00 – Brad’s go-to recovery foods: meat, fruit, sourdough, and chocolate 43:00 – Clean eating without obsession—recovering from carb-phobia 46:00 – What really caused the obesity epidemic? (Hint: seed oils) 48:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Brad online Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review to help more people optimize their health after 50. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a game-changing conversation.  

32. Achieving Metabolic Freedom with Ben Azadi

In this episode of Healthy AF (Healthy After 50), Zane Griggs welcomes back Ben Azadi, a longtime leader in the keto and metabolic health space, to discuss his shift from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom. Ben shares why calories in, calories out is an outdated strategy, how food additives and seed oils contribute to insulin resistance, and why the U.S. faces a much bigger metabolic health crisis compared to other countries. They also dive deep into strategic fasting, healthy carbs, and the importance of preventing disease rather than just reversing it. Plus, Ben unveils his upcoming book, Metabolic Freedom, and the exclusive free course available for pre-orders. If you’re looking to break free from rigid dieting rules and achieve real metabolic flexibility, this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode to learn how to optimize your metabolism, ditch outdated diet myths, and take control of your health. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why Ben rebranded from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom ✅ The problem with the "calories in, calories out" model ✅ How food additives and seed oils contribute to metabolic dysfunction ✅ The difference between preventing disease vs. reversing it ✅ How to use fasting strategically without wrecking your metabolism ✅ The truth about healthy carbs and insulin resistance   Links: Pre-order the book and get the free course: www.metabolicfreedombook.com   Connect with Zane:  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Website: https://zanegriggs.com ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane Quick Episode Summary:  00:00 Ben’s transition from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom 05:00 Why calorie counting isn’t the key to weight loss 15:00 How food additives and insulin resistance are connected 25:00 Strategic fasting: How to do it the right way 35:00 The impact of seed oils on metabolism 45:00 Preventing disease vs. trying to reverse it later 55:00 How to pre-order Metabolic Freedom and get Ben’s free course