There is a lot of confusion about fasting. Most of the "gurus" are talking about windows of fasting that are between 12 and 16 hours, but these windows are ineffective. Why don’t we get anything out of fasting for that long? Why is it so important to eat on our training days? Why does the real magic happen after the 20th+ hour of fasting?

On this episode, Daniel Kelly and I dispel some of the biggest myths about intermittent fasting, and share how the Metabolic Blowtorch Diet teaches a more effective fasting method.

If you can fast for 30 hours, 3-4 days a week over a 2-4 week period, you will drastically change your body composition, and you won’t lose muscle. -Jay Campbell

Takeaways from this Episode

• Eat on your training days. You want to put as much energy and effort into training as possible so your fasting can work well.
  
  
• For max fat loss, you want to add a second cardio session at the peak point of your fast.
  
  
• Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) the one of the biggest benefits of fasting. It only comes out about 17+ hours into a fast, so you have to learn to fast longer to maximize your output of BDNF.  
  
  
• The stubborn areas in our bodies that don’t lose fat easily don’t get really good blood flow.  
  
  
• At 17-20 hours you start to release catecholamines, which increase blood flow to resistant areas and mobilizes fat.
  
  
• If you don’t get enough calories in at the end of your fast, take a multi-spectrum protein shake and MCT oil, or eat a protein rich source that has a good blend of essential fatty acids and green beans.  

The current messaging around intermittent fasting is actually making people miss out on a great opportunity to dramatically lose fat. Instead of fasting for 12-16 hours where we get minimal benefits, we need to learn to go over 20 hours. In that zone, our bodies become fat burning furnaces, allowing us to get shredded and lean.

We can't make the mistake of focusing on our numbers, when we should remember that our bodies are about the big picture—especially when we’re trying to drop body fat. So much happens biochemically in the brain during long fasts, and this can also be truly life-changing. In order to see these profound benefits, you've really got to use a longer duration when fasting.

Behind Big Pharma not making any money from testosterone is an even more sinister reason for the demonization of testosterone. What do the “powers that be” get from keeping us docile and unhealthy? What downstream effects of birth control and environmental toxins are we seeing today? What is the weapon of mass control nowadays? On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jim Meehan, Dr. Rob Kominiarek and Dr. Crisler to answer these questions.

Let’s build an army of men that are a threat to these institutionalized elitists who are out to weaken us and turn us into addicted consumers. -Dr. Jim Meehan

Three Takeaways

The system is out to make money out of us and the less optimized and healthy we are, the more money they can drain out of us.

Our lives were perfectly crafted for medical expense. Our only response is optimization and staying out of the sick care model.

One generation’s exposure to environmental toxins can change 5 generations of children.

At the start of the show, we talked about a recent article that tries to demonize testosterone, and we discussed why such articles and the continued wrong views of TOT prevail. Next, we talked about why optimized men are such a threat to the system, and why it’s so important to stay out of the sick care model.

We also discussed:

• Why death rates are so high for people in their 70s
• 2nd and 3rd generation effects of birth control are here now
• The business model of Big Pharma

People are being controlled through consumerism now, and the institutions in power will do anything they can to keep us dependent on drugs, unhealthy, fat and entrenched in the sick care system. Not only is testosterone an inexpensive treatment for a litany of problems, it is the first line of defense against being turned into addicted consumers. The business model of these institutions is very simple. Harm kill, destroy, change the population, diminish humanity and profit from it. When we’re optimized, we can tear down the broken structures being used to manipulate a large portion of the population.

Our culture does not acknowledge the importance of the mind, body, and soul connection. Why is this causing a lot of harm to our society? How do we start to heal the masculine and bring it in alignment with the universe? When it feels like your mind, soul and body are in disconnect, how do you find that missing link?

On this episode I am joined by physician and podcaster Dr. David Kamnitzer, to have a high-conscious conversation about shifting our paradigm and being our best selves.  

The soul and mind affect the body, and the condition of the body affects the mind and the soul. -Dr. David Kamnitzer

Takeaways from this Episode

• A doctor who is open-minded and consciously aware wants an informed patient. They want a patient who has done their own homework.

   

• When you’re dealing with hormones, you’re dealing with a deep level of that person’s whole incarnational expression, and you must have a multi-dimensional sensitivity.

   

• A lot of people still believe that testosterone is steroids, and therefore a bad thing.

Our bodies are the vehicles for experience and self-expression, and if at any moment we feel like we’re not our best, this also affects our minds and souls, as well as the results we get in our lives. When these things are in alignment, we don’t have to just accept it and believe in a reality we don’t like. We can become empowered and informed and take our health into our own hands. There are powers that want to see men completely disempowered but we can fight back through optimization. Sometimes becoming aligned means optimizing our hormones, and this is a positive thing not a negative. Once we’re healed, we can become the very best physically, emotionally and mentally.

Humanity has been chasing peak performance and consciousness since history was first recorded. What are the three approaches we can take to achieve peak performance? What are the top-down and bottom-up approaches to optimization? What allows us to tap into enlightenment?

On this episode, Dr. Carlos Rivas talks about his work, and how we reach the pinnacle of the human experience.

You start to realize that as soon as you change your physical state, your consciousness shifts and that will shift your biochemistry.
-Dr. Carlos Rivas

• Health optimization medicine (the biochemical approach), flow state optimization (elevating consciousness to enhance your wellness) and finding purpose and meaning in life are the 3 components that drive your optimized self to your peak performance.
• Illness medicine is broken if left alone as it is. There is a lot more to health and medicine than represented in the sick care model, and people will continue to suffer if they don't recognize this.
• The spiritual enlightenment component makes itself more readily available when you’re optimized.

The three pillar approach is about intervening with a patient’s biochemistry as bio-harmoniously as possible to make that intervention helpful, not harmful. Ultimately this is about one goal: reaching the pinnacle of the human experience and identity, which is peak performance and consciousness. Optimization is essential for us physically, but it's also about finding your purpose in life and redirecting your optimized self in that direction. It's up to us to make the most of what we've been given.

Since 1990, anabolic steroids have been classified as a controlled substance even though there’s a lot of data showing that they are actually beneficial. What drove lawmakers to clamp down on steroids? What problems have been created by the prohibitionist approach taken by the government? Why is therapeutic testosterone demonized by the media? On this episode, the foremost legal authority in the area of dietary supplements, fitness law and anabolic steroids, Rick Collins, joins me to discuss the truth behind the so-called risks of testosterone.

When you take a prohibitionist policy to a behavior, if there’s still going to be demand for that, there’ll be an alternative supply. -Rick Collins

Three Takeaways

• Calling it the Anabolic Steroid Control Act ironically took away the government’s control over the quality of the products. Now we have non-FDA produced substances, and use has been driven underground and away from doctors-- which is dangerous.  
  
• There is a belief that using an anabolic steroid, or even testosterone, is cheating and an integrity issue with athletes. However, the people using these substances the most aren’t even professional athletes.
  
• When people are confronted with facts that challenge a core belief they are invested in, they often double-down on the false information rather than adopt the new information.
  
• Unfortunately, the people who don’t believe in the abilities of testosterone are the same researchers and gatekeepers who are keeping it away from the people who need it.

At the start of the show, Rick shared on the shift that took place when steroids became a controlled substance. Then we talked about the true reason behind the classification of steroids as a controlled substance. We discussed how the demonization of substances has contributed to sick care, lack of optimization and obesity culture. Towards the end, we talked about recent findings regarding the use of testosterone for diabetic people.

It’s hard to imagine any other beneficial substance that has been as demonized and thrown under the bus like anabolic steroids. In the last 20 years, the research data supporting the therapeutic uses of testosterone for many things is monumental. We’ve clearly seen how powerful and transformative testosterone can be as a life molecule in changing the biological processes that are broken down due to the various diseases of aging. The problem is the legislature, along with the media and opportunistic lawyers. This needs to change.

There is no shortcut to the perfect physique, you have to be willing to put in the work. What type of mindset is required to build a great body? Why are shortcuts like steroids so dangerous? Why is the millennial mindset so counterproductive to growth? On this episode, Daniel Kelly and I talk with Dominic who shares on his journey with testosterone, and we talk about the long-term strategy for building a great body.

Muscle is the greatest deterrent to aging because it’s the biggest resistor of disease. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• It's not about weight-- it's about composition. When you have more muscle than fat, you are more resistant to aging.
• You want to find a workout program that hits all the energy systems, minimizes your time in the gym, and avoids injury.
• If you want to build an amazing physique, understand that it’s going to take time.

At the start of the show, we talked about what it takes to build a great physique. Next, we talked about why building muscle is is important, and how to train in the long-term. We talked about why instant gratification doesn’t work when it comes to health and fitness, and we also discussed the millennial mindset.

Training is all about time. Are you willing to invest 45-60 minutes per session, 3-5 days a week? This isn’t just about the short-term. If you want an elite level body, you have to commit to working at it consistently over your lifetime. This is how you build a physique that’s resistant to disease and aging, and the kind of body that allows you perform and show up in your life-- whatever your goals are.

From fertility rates and metabolic health, to pornography and blue light addiction, society’s health is at a crisis level in many ways. What is causing some of these issues, and how can we as parents help our children avoid these things? Where do forums fit into educating the public about optimization? On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rob Kominiarek, Dr. Jim Meehan, Dr. John Crisler, Dr. Merrill Matschke, and Dr. Keith Nichols to discuss these and other topics.

The blinders of traditional medicine do not come down until someone has really pulled on them hard for a long time. -Dr. Merrill Matschke

 
Three Takeaways

• Forums are both good and bad. They are doing a lot better than the broken medical system to educate people, but they are also where a lot of incorrect ideas and damaging beliefs are spread.
• One of the biggest things about being a good doctor and scientist is not thinking you’re the “be-all, end-all” of medicine, and accepting that the data is always changing.
• Our youth becoming addicted to pornography and video games is massively changing how we naturally interact and impacts sexual health and intimacy.

At the start of the show, we talked about whether forums really serve a purpose. Next, we talked about the importance of humility in physicians. We also discussed the crisis in fertility, as well as pornography and blue light addiction and their implications on health.

We also discussed:

• Why forums are double-edged swords
• The use of peptides
• Why it’s so important for medical professionals to be thorough

We’re facing a huge battle to solve the fertility issues we’re seeing, as well as the many other health issues that are rife in our society. What doctors have to do is remain men and women of science, be willing to constantly learn new things, and put the health and wellbeing of our patients first.

People have been led to believe popping a pill is enough to solve any health problem, but this does more harm than good in the long-term. What are the merits of functional and holistic medicine when it comes to treating the root causes of disease? How can doctors get through to someone who is reluctant to get the help they need? Why is diet such a key point of cutting down inflammation? On this episode, Dr. Louis Esquivel draws on 3 decades of medical experience to share on why we should be adopting a more functional and holistic approach to our health.

Three Takeaways

• A lot of drugs that physicians are prescribing to mask symptoms or “control” certain issues are actually doing something worse downstream.

   

• The things that will keep us healthy and optimized often take more time and planning than the easy route of popping a pill-- but it’s worth it.

   

• The fundamental basis of a lot of problems is inflammation, and diet can make a tremendous difference.

At the start of the show, Dr. Louis shares how his passion for holistic medicine was inspired by his interest in fitness and trying to help his own son. Next, we talked about why the zone of dysfunction is so important in functional medicine.

We also discussed:

• How men are their own worst enemies when it comes to health
• The one “card” Dr. Esquivel will always play when he starts treating someone

Traditional medicine tends to ignore the space between normal health and bad health. However, this zone of dysfunction is very important because that’s where most people are suffering, and it’s where people can be saved before it’s too late. Sure, taking pills can control a symptom, but it won’t solve the problem at the root of the dysfunction. You have to care enough about yourself and realize you’re going to have to do things that take more time and planning for you to be optimized for the long run.

Guest Bio-

Dr. Esquivel is San Antonio’s leading holistic medicine physician, providing patients a balanced healing approach by combining the most effective holistic and integrative healing methods with the best that conventional medicine has to offer. Dr. Esquivel works with a passion to empower individuals to take responsibility for their health and well-being by promoting the link between mind, body, and spirit. Go to http://www.dresquivel.com/ for more information, and find his podcast The Holistic Medicine San Antonio podcast.

Living in today’s highly toxic and disconnected world is taking a toll on our society. What does it take to reverse some of these issues? What are the key components of health we all need to pay attention to? Why is it so important to find our mission and purpose in life? On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jim Meehan and Dr. Jim Nichols to go deep on optimization, spirituality, and finding meaning in life.

I see a lot of things in life as spiritual warfare. We’re constantly under attack. -Dr. Jim Meehan

Three Takeaways

• It’s critical to look at the nutritive support processes that reinforce hormone replacement.
• We’re surrounded by foods that are designed to be addictive. There are chemicals intentionally put into our food supply to drive addiction and consumption. This is destroying our bodies.
• Getting your key genetic markers measured is one of the best steps you can take towards better health.

At the start of the show, Jim shared what he learned from a recent conference about peptides. Next, we talked about the discipline it takes to stay optimized and how food addiction is hurting us. Jim and Keith also shared some powerful spiritual experiences they’ve had.

We also discussed:

• The importance of measuring genetics
• How to fight toxicity
• Varicoceles, fertility, and testosterone optimization

For so many of us, our health struggles are just the manifestation of our disconnection, toxicity, and how we feel about ourselves. For us to change that, we have to be highly disciplined and focused. It’s necessary to make a conscious decision about what you put in your body, and to submit to something bigger than yourself. What we really need is a foundation to fight the toxicity. If we stop being selfish and taking responsibility for our actions, we’ll start to heal.

Guest Bio-

Dr. Meehan has advanced training in ophthalmology, medical informatics, functional medicine, interventional endocrinology, and nutrition. He is an expert in pain management, addiction medicine, diagnostic laboratory services, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, and the business of medicine, He created the Meehan Protocol(TM) for male hormone replacement and invented the MINDSET(TM) Wellness Operating System.  Go to meehanmd.com for more information.

Dr. Keith is a medical doctor at Tier 1 Health & Wellness. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has served as a team physician for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, a ringside physician for Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championships, and has consulted in the care of many other high school, college and professional athletes, including the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. Go to http://www.t1institute.com/ for more information.

We are now living far beyond our reproductive years, and this is why optimization has become so necessary. What can we learn from epigenetics? How is stress affecting our health in a major way? On this episode, Dr. Paul Thompson shares some of the factors affecting our endocrine health.

Three Takeaways

• The longer you live, the more risk of a mutation resulting in cancer.

   

• Taking time to mentally decompress or engage in some form of stress relief has a tangible, positive impact on your health.

   

• Stress caused by screens and the toxic environment has caused people to become physiologically ill.

At the start of the show, Dr. Paul shares how he got started and why physicians should always be liaisons for their patients. We also talked about epigenetic mutations amongst young men and women and whether there’s a relationship between heart disease and optimization.

We also discussed:

• How epigenetics influence each other
• Why people should be de-stressing and decompressing more

We have been exposed to more neuro-endocrine disruptors than any other time in history, and it’s having a massively negative impact on our health, happiness, and peace. There’s no way to avoid the disruption completely, but there are ways to control it. Always being connected to our screens and devices is decreasing our physical health. Optimizing yourself isn’t just about hormones. It’s about de-stressing, eating well, spending time in nature, and taking care of yourself. This way, we can live longer while also being happy.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Thompson is a doctor Certified in Age Management Medicine. He is the founder of The Thompson Clinic, a nationally renowned Age Management Practitioner and Healthy Living Specialist as well as a go-to expert medical source for national media outlets. Go to https://www.thethompsonclinic.com/ for more information.

So many people are still confused about the benefits and side effects of testosterone optimization. What causes this misinformation and uncertainty? Are there any side effects when Therapeutic Testosterone is administered correctly? Why are so many people are concerned with the long term risk of using Testosterone? Join Dr. Merrill Matschke, Dr. Jim Meehan, Dr. Robert Kominiarek, Dr. Eric J. Fete, and myself as we discuss why decades of evidence go ignored. We get real about side effects and compare & contrast optimizing vs. not using testosterone.

The resistance to optimization nowadays is because of the improper ways it was done in the past. -Dr. Eric Fete

Three Takeaways

• The subcutaneous injection delivery system: less peaks and valleys, and increase of psycho-sexual function.
• There’s no such thing as being on testosterone without taking other supplements and hormones.
• We can’t trust most funded studies because the benefactors always have their own agendas, which have nothing to do with what’s good for the patient.

At the start of the show, we talked about the different delivery systems and the effects and benefits they have. We also talked about how to change people’s view of testosterone optimization, as well as the factors that are driving confusion about TOT.

We also discussed:

• Testosterone gels vs. injections and choosing the right modality
• Why so many physicians refuse to embrace the subq approach
• Why most funded studies are essentially worthless

The biggest cause for the amount of conflicting messages when it comes to testosterone optimization is the lack of a cohesive message from authoritative institutions and doctors. The truth is, if done appropriately, the benefits far outweigh any side effects of this treatment. For us to move forward and help more people, doctors need to know what they are doing, follow procedure accordingly, and engage clinical response.

The biggest issue in hormone replacement therapy is that doctors are too lab-focused instead of patient-focused. How does this lead the medical community to overlook testosterone resistance? What are the different levels at which testosterone resistance occurs? What does “optimal” actually mean? On this episode, Dr. Keith Nichols talks about nuances of optimization that often get ignored.

Three Takeaways

• Aging significantly affects our organs which leads to decreased tissue responsiveness. This impacts the metabolism of testosterone at a cellular level.

   

• We need to stop treating for a number and start treating for symptoms.

• With injectables, the best delivery method is daily. It’s best for mimicking endogenous release. Second best is every other day, and third best is two injections 3 times a week.

At the start of the show, Dr. Keith shared how his work in hormone optimization started with his own personal experience. Next we talked about the history of how the medical community went from being patient-centered to lab-focused. We also discussed how aging affects tissue responsiveness and a patient’s testosterone levels.

We also discussed:

• Why physicians struggle to change their view on hormone optimization
• The downsides of trying to control estrogen

Hormone replacement therapy is really very simple, and there’s no need to manipulate a lot of variables to optimize a patient. What creates problems is when physicians are so obsessed with numbers instead of treating someone until their symptoms are under control. If we don’t do this, we’ll still see men with so-called “normal numbers” not getting treatment even when they desperately need it.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Keith is a medical doctor at Tier 1 Health & Wellness. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has served as a team physician for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, a ringside physician for Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championships, and has consulted in the care of many other high school, college and professional athletes, including the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. Go to http://www.t1institute.com/ for more information.

In today’s culture, being a woman and owning your femininity isn’t really popular but that’s what’s destroying relationships. What is the real reason behind the masculinization of women? How can we improve our relationships and reduce the alarming divorce rates? How can we use marital therapy to improve things for both women and men? On this episode, therapist Dr. Taylor Burrowes shares on some of the factors affecting relationships and how we can address them.

Three Takeaways

• Personality is our default, it’s where we’re most comfortable but it can be changed through skill building.
  
• We were born to be natural healers but tech has gotten more people out of tune with themselves, lazier, and looking outside ourselves for solutions.
  
• A lot of strong women have masculinized themselves but they want a man to make them feel feminine but they end up attracting betas. This causes chaos in relationships.

At the start of the show, Dr. Burrowes shares what she does, who she helps and the root of so many people questioning their gender identity. We also talked about what is causing divorce and what can be done to fix it. Next, we talked about how to help both men and women in marital therapy.

We also discussed;

• The roles of men and women
• The importance of not competing and just working on being your best self
• Why there are so many weak men in society

Being a woman in this day and age is so confusing with all the expectations, and most have responded by shutting down their femininity. Secondarily the men have become weaker and this is really threatening the balance and harmony in relationships. There has to be a way to help both sides - without taking an overly feminist view and forcing men to change their basic nature. Marital therapy and relationship coaching should also be about how we can empower men and women without the skewing the situation.

Guest Bio-

Dr. Taylor a licensed marriage and family therapist (PhD) and mental health counselor who has worked with couples, individual, families, and groups for 13 years. Go to https://drtaylorburrowes.com/ for more information.

Good eye health goes way beyond eating carrots, and we have to pay attention to it. Is there any connection between metabolic imbalances and eye issues? How does this affect a diabetic person? Can eye issues be prevented, or even reversed? On this episode, Dr. Sam Berne shares how he solves countless eye issues and why it’s possible to actually do so, even when a condition is genetic.

Three Takeaways

• For better eye health, your diet has to include colorful fruits and vegetables, trace mineral and antioxidants.
  
• If we can oxygenate and hydrate the retina better through nutrition, we could start to solve a lot of eye issues experienced by diabetics.
  
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin are key antioxidants that prevent issues with macular health.
  The best ratio of the two is 10 mg of Lutein per 6mg of Zeaxanthin.

At the start of the show, Dr. Sam shares how he got started focusing on eye health and how he cured his own eye issues. We also talked about what makes up an eye-healthy diet, and some of the biggest myths in eye care. Towards the end of the show, we talked about how vision problems are actually rooted in the brain.

We also discussed:

• How BDMF can improve your optic nerve health
• Nutritional ways to improve eyesight
• The power of natural healing through grounding and earthing

Vision problems aren’t rooted in the conventional aspects of the physical-- they are rooted in the brain. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of doctors delving into this and looking at how eyesight and vision can be improved or repaired. As a result, a lot of people think their issues are genetic and can never change. However, utilizing nutrition, fitness, and overall health can absolutely have a positive impact.  

Guest Bio-

Dr. Sam Berne has been in private practice in New Mexico for over 25 years and where he works with patients to improve their vision and overall wellness through holistic methods. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College and did his postdoctoral work at the Gesell Institute in collaboration with Yale University. He has been awarded The Special Awards for Service from the Behavioral Optometrists in Mexico for his innovative and holistic work with children. Go to http://www.drsamberne.com/about/.

Recently a website called testosteroneaddiction.com has sprung up, and it’s important that we speak on it. Why are the website’s claims incorrect? Where does this misunderstanding and miscommunication about testosterone come from? What can we do to fix it? On this episode, we dispel the myth that testosterone is addictive and bad.

There are so many young men with low testosterone and estrogen dominance-- and they don’t even know it. -Daniel Kelly

Three Takeaways

• The negative view of testosterone comes from mainstream the media pushing fear and paranoia.
• A very small set of men who get treated will experience anxiety, but the vast majority of them don’t. Unfortunately the ones who do make it seem like everyone is having those difficulties.
• Too many guys have been screwed over by doctors who don’t know what they are doing, and this also creates a bad view of testosterone therapy.

At the start of the show, we talked about why the idea of testosterone being addictive is so incorrect, and what’s actually causing it. We also discussed how incompetent doctors have made life harder for men.

We also covered:

• What the “soy generation” is
• The truth about anxiety and depression on TOT

Misinformation about testosterone is so pervasive these days, and the “testosterone addiction” website encompasses how a lot of people feel about testosterone even though these views are misguided. The truth is, testosterone cannot cause physiological addiction. Despite this, a lot of men have been led completely astray by incompetent doctors who have no idea what they are doing. These people have come to hate testosterone and share a false message that treatment is a bad idea. It’s so critical that we call this out and help people learn the truth.

A lot of people are in dire need of optimization, but they are being ignored and overlooked. What are some of the biggest failings of modern medicine that are causing this problem? What should doctors be paying attention to? How can we start fighting for the men that desperately need our help? On this episode, we have roundtable with Dr. Keith Nichols, Dr. Merrill Matschke, and Dr. Rob Kominiarek to talk about how medicine is falling short when it comes to deciding who gets treated.

Three Takeaways

• It’s very possible to have a high level of testosterone and still have symptoms of deficiency.
• Data and big studies do a disservice to the optimization conversation because everyone is unique.
• Doctors aren’t being trained to avoid the occurrence of problems.
• If we could take a preventative approach to medicine, people could live healthier and lessen medical costs.

At the start of the show, Dr. Nichols shared on testosterone resistance theory and how it’s overlooked in the media. We talked about the importance of paying attention to symptoms instead of numbers. The doctors shared how there’s no correlation between a number and the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency. We also talked about the lack of physician awareness of metformin.

We also discussed:

• The importance of investing in your health
• The negative effects of alcohol
• The problems with cell phones, video games and other devices

There are many factors that can interfere with metabolism and action of testosterone, which is why it’s possible for a man with “normal” numbers to still experience symptoms of deficiency. Unfortunately today’s doctors are so obsessed with studies and lab results, they aren’t paying attention to the living, breathing patients in front of them. It’s important that doctors stop fearing the numbers and consider what’s at stake if more men don’t get their hormones optimized.

Obesity in children is no longer a rare occurrence. Technology has made it easier for children to play and communicate without leaving the house. What are the long-term consequences of consuming too much junk food and lacking exercise? What role do parents play in this? How can it be fixed without making your children feel frustrated? In this episode, Mike Ritter speaks about the hormonal mutations that appear in obese children over time and what can parents do about it.

If your child is living in your home and they are obese, you are guilty as a parent. -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

• Traditional medicine is good when it comes to pathology, but it doesn’t have a holistic approach. It doesn’t delve deeper into what causes high blood sugar levels, or obesity.
• Children who are obese or who overeat tend to suffer later in their lives as well, since it can lead to hormonal disruptions and mutations.
• As a parent, it’s your duty to lead by example. Cook healthy meals and go outside at least an hour every day.

In the beginning of the podcast, we discussed how many children are suffering from obesity and what long-term effects come from carrying excess weight. We then talked about what happens when kids stay indoors and remain sedentary from an early age.

We also covered:

• The importance of leading children towards a healthy lifestyle by example
• Giving your children a choice and letting them pick what activities suit them

The number of teenagers and children who suffer from Type 2 diabetes is steadily rising, and it’s your responsibility as a parent to lead by example. Just telling your kids to eat healthier and exercise won’t work if you have unhealthy habits. You have to conduct yourself as a healthy parent because children imitate what they see in their own home.

Guest Bio-

Mike Ritter is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Specialist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist, and a Certified Metabolic Fitness Practitioner.

In short, he helps people determine what hormonal imbalances they have and comes up with an all-natural, holistic solution to their issues, without the use of pills or addictive medicines. You can find out more about him and his services at http://resultcult.com/about-us/.

One in four people have anxiety, and millions across the world are battling with depression. What is one of the simplest solutions to this problem, and why isn’t it discussed? How can parents help children who are “riding the dragon” of anxiety and depression? What supplements and minerals are helpful to people suffering from mood disorders? On this episode, Dr. Rob talks about how we can solve the anxiety and depression epidemic we are facing.

"There’s such a strong connection between low thyroid, low testosterone, low estrogen, low DHEA, low pregnenolone and anxiety and depression. It’s really remiss of a health practitioner to not look at these things." - Dr Rob Kominiarek

Three Takeaways

- If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or PTSD, you really need to have your hormones comprehensively examined.

- Neurotoxins like alcohol and drugs damage the intimate structures of the brain.

- Taking magnesium and zinc before bedtime will do a great job of alleviating anxiety and blockading NMDA receptors.

At the start of the show, Dr. Rob shared on his own journey with anxiety and depression, and how he came out of it. We discussed why mood disorders can be linked to low hormone levels and how substance abuse affects the brain. We also talked about what to do when you have a depressed child and the power of minerals like magnesium and zinc.

We also discussed:
- The connection between food sensitivity and neurologic disorders
- The importance of sleep to good mental health
- How opioids affect developing brains

So many people today are angst-ridden, overmedicated, and under-optimized, yet so few have had their hormones checked. There’s an intimate connection between loss of hormones and these disorders, and we can see mood disorders alleviated if this is addressed. The honest truth is: the solution is never an opioid. That’s like putting a band-aid on a wound gushing blood. Don’t underestimate the connection between the lack of hormones, minerals, vitamins to depression and anxiety.

Medicine is in a bad place right now, and the only way it can change is if a huge disruption takes place. What will the disruption entail? Why are so many people suffering from addiction and escapism? What are the keys to being optimized? On this episode, Dr. Michael Sagner goes deep on these insights in a high-level conversation.

Three Takeaways

• Everything in health is connected.
• Medicine has to be preventive, predictive, personalized, and participatory.
• We have to leverage medical intervention, technology, and science, and make it available for people who want to be healthy.

At the start of the show, Dr. Sagner shares what he sees as the future of medicine, and why medicine as we know it today is going to crumble. We also discussed increasing lifespan, healthspan and performance.

We also discussed:

• The state of global health
• How so many people are living to escape
• How Hollywood manipulates us

There’s nothing left for the current model of healthcare and medicine besides a huge disruption and crash. Technology and consciousness are moving at such a rate and speed that all the old brick and mortar systems cannot survive. It’s so important to stop people from going down the spiral of the sick care model. For this to happen, doctors are going to have to be less like “white coat gods”, and more like bio-engineers who want to help their patients achieve optimization.

Guest Bio-
Dr. Michael Sagner is a medical doctor and sports medicine & preventive medicine specialist. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a certified sports nutritionist.

So many men fixate on their testosterone numbers, but why is that a bad idea? Are you getting the correct test to measure your estrogen levels? What should you know about cholesterol? On this episode, we discuss how to understand certain biomarkers in a blood panel.

"It’s more important that you feel good and have no side effects than it is to have a specific number." -Jay Campbell

Three Takeaways

- It’s important to understand the oxygenation of your red blood cells.

- If you have a level of above 200 in cholesterol, make sure that you are: exercising, trying to suppress your insulin sign, and doing cardio and resistance training before you even consider going on statins.

- Estrogen is still necessary for some key functions, and you can only consider suppression when you have side effects AND the correct test for it.

At the start of the show we talked about the importance of measuring White Blood Cells and Red Blood Cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit. We talked about why keeping close track of your insulin is so necessary, and the importance of testing for estrogen the right way.

We also discussed:
- What people get wrong about erythrocytosis
- Whether taking statins is a good idea
- Measuring prolactin

The most important thing when you want to get optimized is to get your blood work done. It helps you get a clearer picture of your health, and it keeps you from going down the path of the sick care system. You have to go private, because getting this information is not how the sick care model functions, and you can easily get manipulated by a garden-variety GP. Ultimately, the more you know, the more you can optimize yourself.

A gaming addict has a quality of life score of 3 out of 10, and this is causing a huge crisis in our society. What is the root of video game addiction? What are the three ways video games wreak havoc on the brain? What can parents do to save their children? On this episode, Game Quitters founder and speaker, Cam Adair, shares his own story and explains how we can help our children live healthier and happier lives.

Three Takeaways

• A lot of young men feel rejected, and they don’t have the tools and resources to deal with it. In response, they just escape into games.
• It has been proven that there’s a 2x improvement to quality of life just after 90 days of detoxing from gaming.
• People who are able to focus more on delayed gratification are more successful in life.
• Fulfillment comes from engagement. It comes from being a creator, not a consumer.

At the start of the show, Cam shared on his story and experience recovering from video game addiction, as well as how rejection can lead young men to turn to video games. Next, we talked about how gaming affects people’s view of the real world since it is a safe space to fail. We also talked about the role parents have in this addiction crisis.

We also discussed:

• What parents can do to stop this problem
• Why kids need to learn emotional resilience
• The media’s role in glamorizing video games

Overexposure to video games numbs our pleasure response, numbs satisfaction with other experiences in our life, ruins willpower, and harms the quality of our relationships. From an emotional, physical, and mental standpoint: detoxing from gaming takes quality of life up from 3/10, to 7/10-- in 90 days. This is how powerful it is. It is so essential that we solve video game addiction so that we can make men strong, emotionally resilient, well-adjusted and healthy.

Guest Bio-

Cam Adair is a speaker, entrepreneur, and pioneer on video game addiction.

He’s the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving members in 91 countries. His work has been published in Psychiatry Research, and featured in two TEDx talks, Forbes, BBC, ABC 20/20, and VICE, amongst many others.

Imbalances in the microbiota usually lead to inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and an array of unpleasant symptoms. How do we prevent and treat it? Are there any risk factors? How is our gut linked to aging? In this episode Dr. Sajad "Dr. Z" Zalzala, owner of LDN direct and Root Cause Medical clinic, talks about gut health, autoimmune disease, and what we can do to improve our quality of life.

Three Takeaways

• Entrepreneurs and high-achievers who use stimulants such as high doses of coffee and Adderall are more likely to have a damaged microbiota.
  
• Metformin can help you cleanse a damaged microbiota, and it’s one of the safest drugs on the market. It’s been studied for over 60 years and is derived from French Lilac.
  
• The best way to activate anti-aging pathways is to give your stomach a break by following an intermittent fasting regimen.

In the beginning, we talked about how a damaged microbiota can lead to autoimmune diseases, and how stimulants and a bad diet contribute to it as well. Next, we talked about withdrawal symptoms on a gluten-free diet and how metformin can cleanse the microbiota.

We also discussed:

• How peptides can help you lose body fat
• The ideal fasting frame for both women and men
• How to get rid of visceral fat and keep your cortisol levels low

Metformin and intermittent fasting are the best ways to cleanse your microbiota, prevent inflammation and autoimmune diseases, and lose weight. Since most inflammatory responses are triggered by a damaged microbiota, you need to remove junk food from your diet, practice intermittent fasting, and use metformin if diet alone doesn’t take care of the problem.

Guest Bio-

Dr. Sajad Zalzala is a board certified physician in family medicine and an entrepreneur. He is the owner of LDN direct and Root Cause Medical clinic, and his focus is on integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Z is certified across many states, and he is currently the Vice President of the International College of Integrative Medicine.

We talk a lot about physical disruption, but we also need to talk about the mental disruption people are suffering. What is the problem with atheism, and why is it a symptom of a greater disease? Why is fear so prevalent in people today? Why are people so driven to escapism? On this episode, Jason Grey, Daniel Kelly, and I have a deep conversation about how we can cure the fear, skepticism, and general bad health gripping our society.

It’s about pulling out of your situation, and having the awareness that there’s something more than just your situation. -Jason Grey

Takeaways

• Believing in nothing will prevent you from ever going to a level of life where you will be happy, content, and able to gracefully serve others.
• Skeptics live by one thing only: fear.
• You can only manifest the consciousness to control yourself.
• If you live your life based on the fear of what could, should, or might happen, you’ll be controlled and suppressed by those fears.

At the start of the show, we talked about just how much the men in our world are typified by estrogen dominance. Next, we talked about the real reason so many people have become atheist, and how we’re enslaved by our survival programming.

We also discussed:

• How we’re being disrupted both physically and mentally
• Why living in fear is so pointless
• Why video games and Netflix are a lot like Xanax

At the center of the atheism, skepticism, escapism and addiction is fear. The media exacerbates it with messaging that tries to keep us in constant fight or flight mode because it makes us very easy to control. So how do we cure this? Become aware of what’s happening outside of yourself, optimize your hormones and lifestyle because this makes it harder for your fear response to be triggered. Believe in something bigger than yourself, and remember that life is about living, not fear.

One in three men today has erectile dysfunction, and we’re seeing an increase in younger men facing this problem. What is causing this major health issue? Why is sexual health an early indicator of cardiac issues? Why is Cialis a great solution for this problem, and when should a young man consider getting a script for it? On this episode, we talk about why prioritizing sexual function is so critical to our survival as a species.

Three Takeaways

• The explosion of men with ED is really tied to the obesity epidemic in our general population.
• The vascular tissue in the penis is an early warning system of changes of endothelial dysfunction
• Cialis has a long half-life, so you can take it everyday or every other day and benefit from it.
• As the bladder ages, it becomes less like a healthy rubber band and more like a old rubber band. Its compliance goes down, and it’s believed to be caused by a lack of blood flow.

At the start of the show, we talked about just how common ED has become in young men. We talked about the connection between penile vascular tissue and our cardiac function, and why we have the opportunity to act before it gets really bad. We also talked about the benefits of Cialis, and why more people should be using it.

We also discussed:

• The psychological, societal and physiological factors leading to ED
• The optimal strategy for solving the ED crisis
• Some of the key changes that happen to your sexual health as you age

Considering the fact that heart attacks are our highest killers, improving our sexual health can literally save our lives. The healthiest of us are going to maintain sexual health, and this will also reflect in metabolic health and cardiac health. The penis isn’t just a blood vessel-- it’s a vascular sponge that has the most sensitive tissue that ages faster than any other blood vessel. If people with ED have an 80% increased risk of a heart attack or a cardiac event, we should be working to save these people while we still can-- when we can mitigate the early signs. Ultimately, survival of the fittest is survival of the sexiest.

Peptides aren’t just the new trendy thing in health. They are vital for addressing so many conditions and diseases. What are some of the many different health concerns it can be applied to? Why is selectivity so important if you’re using peptides in the long-term? What are the best peptides for building muscle? On this episode, we talk to VP of Business Development at Tailor Made Compounding, Ryan Smith, to go deep on peptides and their applications.

Three Takeaways

• The people who hold the money in the sick care model are not the doctors or the patients-- it’s third-party payers and insurance companies.
• The only people who benefit from SARMs are people selling it underground.
• Falstatin for human therapy is tricky because it hasn’t been thoroughly tested.
• Thymosin beta-4 and BPC are repair and recovery products that athletes should be able to use.

At the start, Ryan shared how he got started in the industry, and we talked about the problems with the sick care model. We then discussed the strengths and benefits of peptides, muscle-building peptides, and dealing with hypertrophy. Toward the end, we discussed Cerebrolysin for anxiety, opiate-withdrawal and pain management.

We also covered:

• Using tesamorelin and ipamorelin
• Whether SARMs are really worth it
• How peptides can benefit injured athletes

The sick care model has completely failed. People get worse, become dependent on drugs, and never get healthy. This is what’s driving the interest and use of peptides. They are the future of medicine because of just how many health and optimization problems they can solve. Peptides are great because they don’t have many side effects from a metabolizing standpoint, and you don’t have to worry about drug interactions.

Guest Bio-
Ryan is the VP of Business Development at Tailor Made Compounding. Go to https://tailormadecompounding.com/ for more information.