In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we break down the entire world of male hormones, with a special focus on testosterone — what it actually is, how your body makes it, and why levels are dropping in younger generations.

We unpack:
🔹 How testosterone is produced and the brain–testes negative feedback loop that keeps your hormones in balance
🔹 What your lab markers really mean — total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and more
🔹 The basics of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when it’s medically appropriate
🔹 Why the modern decline in testosterone levels is real — and what research suggests about environmental toxins, lifestyle shifts, stress, and economic factors
🔹 How TBI (traumatic brain injury) can disrupt the hormonal command center and impact long-term testosterone production
🔹 What men of all ages should know about optimizing hormones for health, mood, energy, and longevity

If you’ve been curious about testosterone trends, wondering about your own numbers, or just want the real science behind male hormones without the hype, this episode gives you a grounded, accessible deep dive.