In a world where "optimization" is the new standard, where is the line between healthy hormones and chasing a number? In this episode, we sit down with Dyllon Sanford of Henderson Family Medicine to break down the state of men’s health in 2026.

We explore why testosterone levels are dropping in younger men, how to accurately read your lab results (Total vs. Free T), and the critical difference between medical intervention and natural optimization. From "gas station taquito" lifestyle traps to the long-term implications of TRT dependency, this is a no-nonsense guide for any man looking to reclaim his vitality without sacrificing his long-term health.

Check out more from Valley to Peak Nutrition here!

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"If today’s deep dive into mastering your 'Trail Q&A'—from navigating lower protein intakes to staying fueled for those grueling nine-day expeditions—helped you rethink your backcountry strategy, we’d love to stay connected. Head over to our search page for our a full list of options and reviews to learn more. If you’re finding value in these trail-tested tips, please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback is the fuel that helps us grow and ensures other mountain athletes and hunters can find their way from the valley to the peak."

Think your best life is behind you once over the hill? Becki Honner is here to prove otherwise. At 45 and a mom of four, Becki was told that "age and hormones" were the new bosses of her biology. She decided not to listen. Instead, she teamed up with us to be at a composition she envisioned and hit performance peaks she hadn't seen in years. In this episode, we’re dispelling the midlife excuses and diving into the exact mindset shift Becki used to reclaim her strength and silence the skeptics. 

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Take our 8-Week Challenge.

We're back from a ton of travel and being a part of Toughsheep and Touchback in Reno and SLC.  We have had a ton of questions about how to fuel for events like this, so we dive into that in this episode.  We also cover products worth keeping your eye out for that are releasing soon and how to not get confused by ALL the supplement companies at shows like this. 

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Roughridge Stove

MTNTOUGH

Exo Mtn Gear- K4X- coming soon + alert sign up. 

Valley to Peak Nutrition 

I sit down with the founder of Neve, Nora Fierman to chat all things about opening a small business, time in the backcountry, and why smoothies are the wave of the future for fueling backcountry adventures.  

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Find Nora and Neve here. 

More from Valley to Peak. 

Grab your carbohydrate fueling guide download here. 

Check out other resources (and our revamped website) here. 

More from Summit Strength here. 

Thanks for listening!  Check out more from V2P here. 

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Ellyn Satter Division of Responsibility

Andy Galpin on Training and Movement in Kids

FAQ: Sharing a summary + my thoughts on the new dietary guidelines- which are quite the shift from we had previously had.  We also check out questions on: 

Dietary guideline information for you to look at. 

Research on Z2 vs HIIT. 

Conversation w/ Cardiologist Matt Nelson: "Is there such a thing as too much exercise for the heart?"

More information about Valley to Peak + Resources for you to use!

We're tackling a few topics this time: 

Link to our free guide. 

Link to our quadrant planner. 

Chris Cage of Greenbelly meals sits down to chat all things backpacking food and nutrition with me today.  You'll hear about how he got started, why, and where he thinks the future of backpack nutrition is headed.  

We dive into some rapid fire Q&A and talk about a project we worked on together that will be released soon. 

Check out Greenbelly's YouTube channel here. 

Future link of our electrolyte video when it is finished and released.