Most women are told “your labs look normal” while they’re exhausted, inflamed, anxious, and unable to lose weight.

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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.

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🧭 Chapters + Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction: Why This Story Matters

3:22 – Losing Her Baby: The Moment Everything Broke

9:45 – Shame, Silence, and Isolation After Loss

15:10 – Her Brother’s Death & the Second Collapse

20:31 – The Turning Point: Yoga, Breath, and First Glimmers of Light

26:05 – “I Was Addicted to Pain”: The Illusion of Strength Through Suffering

32:14 – Jiu Jitsu & Female Power: Reclaiming Her Body

38:47 – Ayahuasca: Shadow Work, Ego Death, and the Black Belt Vision

45:00 – What Healing Actually Looks Like

51:02 – From Grief to Growth: How She Feels Now

57:44 – Final Words: For Anyone Who’s Still in the Dark

1:01:30 – Brent’s Reflection: What I Learned From Lauren

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🧠 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

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🌿 Guest Info

Lauren Burandt

Instagram: @lauren_bur

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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

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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

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

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.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forceofnaturemeats

Podcast, Where Hope Grows: https://shorturl.at/ENMLf

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forceofnaturemeats

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Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Meat in the Diet

00:24 Introduction: Meet Robby Sansom & Force of Nature Meats

01:39 Why Regenerative Meat Matters

02:55 Meat as a Superfood: Nutrient Density & Bioavailability

04:22 The Vegan Craze & Overcorrection in Food Perceptions

06:21 Soil Health: The Key to Nutrient-Rich Meat

08:40 The Problem with Industrial Agriculture

12:16 How Regenerative Farming Supports the Ecosystem

20:12 Misleading Food Labels & What to Look For

31:58 The Role of Animals in Regenerative Farming

38:44 The Connection Between Food, Health, and Environment

50:11 Experiencing Food Firsthand: Bison & Turkey Harvests

57:46 How Regenerative Meat Can Reconnect Us to Nature

1:02:21 What Robby Feeds His Kids: Raising a Healthy Family

1:10:45 Where to Find Force of Nature Meats