In this episode, I walk you through the full checklist I use with clients to determine if they’re ready to use PEDs. This isn’t just about physical progress—it’s about mindset, consistency, labs, recovery, and long-term health.

We talk about the real risks of PEDs, including androgenic side effects, fertility complications, and long-term suppression of your hormonal axis. I explain why “maxing out your natural potential” isn’t always black and white, and how I help clients make smarter, slower, and safer decisions when it comes to physique enhancement.

If you’re curious about PEDs but unsure where you stand, this episode gives you the tools to assess your readiness and protect your future.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 01:10] – Introduction: Why this conversation matters

- [01:10 – 02:35] – A client’s curiosity about PEDs for aesthetics—not competition

- [02:35 – 04:05] – What PEDs are and how I define “readiness” for them

- [04:05 – 06:00] – Goal clarity: abstract vs concrete physique goals

- [06:00 – 08:11] – The danger of having no clear end point when using PEDs

- [08:11 – 10:05] – How to set physique goals that avoid long-term PED misuse

- [10:05 – 12:14] – The difference between anabolic and non-androgenic PEDs

- [12:14 – 14:21] – Why virilization still happens and how to minimize risk

- [14:21 – 16:34] – “Should I wait to max out my natural potential?”

- [16:34 – 18:36] – PEDs as compensation vs optimization

- [18:36 – 20:43] – The bloodwork baseline: labs you must get done first

- [20:43 – 23:10] – Health red flags and hidden comorbidities to watch for

- [23:10 – 26:22] – Fertility concerns: menstrual cycle, ovulation, egg/sperm preservation

- [26:22 – 30:05] – HPA axis suppression, cycle design, and post-cycle recovery

- [30:05 – 36:39] – Informed consent, when to wait, and making a decision you won’t regret

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