Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen
You’re not here to age quietly - you’re here to age powerfully.
Now in its sixth year, this podcast has become a grounded, trusted space for people who refuse to fade out in midlife and beyond. While the conversations center the experiences of women, the insights and tools are valuable for anyone ready to rise into their next chapter.
Hosted by educator and wellness advocate Sandy Kruse, the show blends science, self‑leadership, and soul - always with honesty, transparency, and education first. Sandy’s approach is rooted in real‑life longevity: the kind shaped by time‑tested wisdom, everyday habits, and the practices that actually support a vibrant, meaningful life. Modern tools are welcome, but never at the expense of integrity or common sense.
Most episodes feature Sandy’s own insights, frameworks, and lived experience, with occasional guests who bring genuine depth and value. This is a podcast built on discernment, not trends; substance, not noise.
From hormones to heartbreak, learning discernment and resonance, reinvention to resilience, to becoming the Queen of your own life, now is the time to learn, grow, and step into your power with clarity and confidence.
This is self‑improvement for anyone who’s done being underestimated - especially women in midlife who are ready to rise.
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this podcast are for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult your practitioner for guidance specific to you. The views expressed may not reflect those of Sandy K Nutrition.
Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen
Episode 157 - Importance of Testosterone: Andropause & Men's Health with Dr. Sam Madeira
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This show is just for you guys! I loved this conversation because I feel men need a little help as it relates to midlife hormones as well.
Dr. Sam Madeira holds his medical license in Washington and Montana, and is Board Certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE). He received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University. His other studies in college consisted of positive psychology, men’s psychology & male initiation, & creative writing. Other than focusing on his clinical work, Dr. Madeira has been the blog contributor for WishGarden Herbs Men’s Health column and has a podcast for men’s hormone health & brain health, The Dr. Madeira Show. Dr. Sam Madeira is also the founder of Apollo Health Clinic.
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We get into all of it:
- what is andropause
- why does testosterone lower in men
- what are the signs of lower testosterone
- what are the risk factors of low testosterone
- what you can do to increase testosterone levels
And so much more!
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