The Strong New York Podcast

This week on Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Sam Tejada — former firefighter/paramedic turned founder of Liquivida. Sam has spent two decades in functional and alternative medicine, and he breaks down exactly what's really happening in the booming (and increasingly unregulated) world of peptides, IV therapy, and hormone optimization.
In this episode, we get into:
- How Sam went from fighting fires to building one of the leading IV therapy companies in the country
- Why the peptide and biohacking space has become the "Wild West" — and how to spot the bad actors
- 503A vs. 503B pharmacies: what actually separates a legit compounded product from a sketchy one
- Testosterone therapy explained — optimal ranges, dosing, esters (cypionate vs. enanthate vs. propionate), and how to manage estrogen and hematocrit
- Hormone optimization for women and why the conversation is finally changing
- The truth about competitive bodybuilding and why Sam walked away from it
- Wearables, blood work, and why data can help you — or quietly stress you out

If you care about your health, your hormones, or just want to understand what's actually in that IV bag or vial, this is a must-listen.

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What is The Strong New York Podcast?

Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift.

The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life.

Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space.

With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him.

Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications.

Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life.

You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.