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Could TRT be secretly draining your iron? Low ferritin could be the missing piece behind fatigue, poor energy and why you're not feeling your best. We're breaking down the connection between TRT and ferritin and what every guy on testosterone needs to know!
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Three guests. Different perspectives. One unfiltered conversation about Testosterone.
This week Mike Belkin, Mason Collins and Dr. Winge join TRT DAD to dive into the world of TRT - challenging assumptions, sharing their perspectives and tackling the questions men are asking about testosterone optimization.
From the realities of TRT to the conversations that don't always happen in the doctor's office, nothing is off the table.
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In this episode we tackle the questions guys really want answered, from libido and estrogen to fertility, peptides, injection frequency and Sub Q vs. IM injections.
Nothing off limits. No sugarcoating. Just real answers to real TRT questions.
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What if the biggest threat to your health on TRT isn't your testosterone... it's what happens when you close your eyes?
Your testosterone levels look great, you're doing everything right but you're still waking up exhausted. What if there's a hidden problem ruining your progress every single night?
In this episode we dive into the connection between TRT and sleep apnea, why poor sleep could be sabotaging your overall energy, recovery and overall health.
Are you fixing your testosterone while ignoring what's happening when you sleep?
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In this episode we break down the infamous TRT Honeymoon period and why the way you feel during those first few months isn't necessarily how you're going to feel forever.
We get into what can change after starting TRT, why constantly increasing your dose isn't always the answer and the things guys often overlook when they start chasing that original TRT feeling.
We also talk about testosterone levels, estradiol, hematocrit, sleep, body composition, injection protocols, expectations and why sometimes the problem isn't your testosterone at all.
If you ever thought "TRT used to work better for me" this episode is for you.
TRT isn't supposed to make you feel superhuman forever. The goal is to feel normal again and stay there.
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The government just released new guidance around testosterone and surprisingly, they got a lot of it right.
But they also got some pretty important things wrong.
In this episode we break down the new military guidelines for low testosterone and TRT and give our take on what they nailed, where they missed the mark and what these guidelines say about the way testosterone deficiency is being treated today.
We get into testosterone testing, symptoms, diagnostic requirements, lifestyle factors, treatment eligibility and the hoops men may have to jump through before TRT is even considered.
Is this a sign that the conversation around low testosterone is finally starting to change? Or are we still making TRT more complicated than it needs to be?
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Can you look incredible on TRT and still be metabolically unhealthy?
Absolutely and that's where things get interesting.
We talk why being lean, muscular and looking great in the mirror doesn't automatically mean your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, visceral fat, sleep or cardiovascular health are where they should be. We also get into what TRT can and can't do for your metabolism and why testosterone shouldn't be used as a substitute for fixing nutrition, training, sleep and overall lifestyle.
If you're on TRT, considering TRT or wondering whether testosterone actually changes the way your body burns energy, this episode is for you.
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In episode 83 we break down the growing debate over TRT vs GLP-1 medications for obese men with low testosterone.
Can obesity itself crush your testosterone? Could significant weight loss bring testosterone back naturally? Should a severely symptomatic man really wait months or potentially a year to lose weight before treating his low T? And what happens when you combine aggressive fat loss with TRT, resistance training and proper nutrition.
This isn't about declaring TRT or GLP-1s the winner.
It's about asking a much more important question:
Are we treating the testosterone number or treating the reason the testosterone is low?
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This week Im putting my own bloodwork on the table.
Josh from Virtus Health Optimization joins me to break down my latest labs and look at what's actually happening under the hood while I'm on TRT.
We go through the numbers that matter, what looks good, what raised some questions and why simply seeing a testosterone number in the normal range doesn't tell you the whole story.
We get into testosterone, free testosterone, hematocrit, SHBG and the other markers guys on TRT should be paying attention to and Josh explains what he looks for when evaluating bloodwork beyond the standard reference ranges.
No hypothetical patient.
No cherry picking example.
These are my actual labs....
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We sit down with personal trainer Noah Smith to break down what actually works when it comes to building muscle, getting stronger and improving your overall fitness.
We get into the best exercises for different muscle groups, which movements give you the biggest return on your time in gym, common training mistakes and how to structure your workouts for better results.
But training is only half the equation.
We also talk nutrition, eating for your goals, protein, consistency and why you don't need to make fitness ridiculously complicated to transform your body.
Whether you're on TRT or not, if you're trying to build muscle, lose fat, get stronger or simply look and feel better, this episode is packed with practical information you can start using immediately.
No gimmicks. No overcomplicated fitness BS. Just training, nutrition and what actually works.
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The TRT DAD Unscripted podcast explores the science, benefits and challenges of hormone optimization for men and women. Episodes often feature patients, researchers and medical experts discussing…
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