TRT DAD Unscripted
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 topics like low testosterone symptoms, treatment options, mental health, fitness and lifestyle changes. The TDU podcast aims to educate listeners on how TRT can improve energy, mood, strength and overall quality of life, while also addressing misconceptions, risks and importance of personal care.
Episodes
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 train...
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...
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 tal...
What happens when a provider gets fed up with the traditional healthcare system?
This week I had Josh and Richie from Virtus Health Optimization for a conversation about what healthcare looks like from the other side of the exam room.
Richie recently left traditional primary care for the private clinic world and he breaks down why. We get into the insurance driven healthcare model, rushed appointments, what providers ...
TRT can change more than your testosterone levels. It can change your confidence, sex drive, energy, mood and sometimes the entire dynamic of your relationship.
We get into the side of testosterone replacement therapy that doesn't get talked about enough, relationships.
What happens when your libido suddenly comes roaring back? What if your partner's doesn't? Can getting in better shape and feeling more confident crea...
Does TRT really change your body composition or is that just another overhyped TRT claim?
We break down what can actually happen to your body after optimizing testosterone. We talk muscle mass, body fat, strength, recovery, weight changes and why simply getting your testosterone levels up doesn't automatically give you the physique you want.
How much of the transformation comes from TRT and how much still comes down t...
The FDA recently held a major meeting on peptides and it could have a big impact on the future of hormone optimization.
In this episode we break down what actually happened at the FDA meeting, what it means for peptides going forward and why the headlines don't always tell the full story.
Then we switch gears and do something every man considering TRT needs to hear. TRT DAD plays the role of someone who's heard of TRT...
Episode 76 is all supplements and separating the science from the marketing.
Walk into any supplement store and you'll find hundreds of products all promising more muscle, better testosterone, more energy and a longer life. But which ones actually deserve a place in your daily routine.
We break down the vitamins, minerals and supplements we believe provide real value for men, whether you're on TRT or completely natura...
The conversation around men's health just changed in a BIG way..
In episode 75 we break down one of the biggest testosterone stories in years: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that military members age 30 and older will receive testosterone screenings as part of routine health assessments. Is this the beginning of a major shift in how low testosterone is viewed in America?
We also discuss the alarming rep...
As America celebrates Independence Day, we're taking a different look at the founding of our nation.
What kind of men looked at the most powerful empire in the world and decided to risk everything for freedom? While no one knows what their hormone levels were, the Founding Fathers displayed extraordinary courage, conviction, resilience and a willingness to sacrifice for something bigger than themselves.
In this episod...
Most men on TRT obsess over Total T, Free T and SHBG. Once you've been on therapy for a while, those numbers only tell part of the story.
We break down the overlooked markers that can impact energy, recovery, cardiovascular health, body composition and overall quality of life. We discuss why the "goalposts" change after your first few months on TRT and what experienced patients should be monitoring to get the most ou...
This one was for the community.
We jumped on a live roundtable and answered your TRT questions in real time, no sugarcoating, no scripted BS.
From libido to labs, estrogen to fertility, protocols to side effects.. we covered what men actually want answered.
Real questions. Real opinions. Real talk.
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Nobody starts TRT expecting LESS sex drive or fertility problems.
But it happens..
In this episode we get brutally honest about libido crashes, sperm shutdown, HCG, enclomiphene, estrogen and why some guys feel unstoppable while others feel broken.
If you ever wondered:
- Why is my libido worse?
- Can I still have kids on TRT?
- Did my clinic screw this up?
Hit play!
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The Guardian recently published an article claiming testosterone clinics may be over diagnosing men, turning normal aging, stress, fatigue and low libido into a booming business model. So we brought in a TRT clinic owner to have the conversation most people avoid.
Are some clinics handling out testosterone too easily? Do bad actors exist? Is mainstream medicine failing men? And where's the line between real treatment...
Peptides are blowing up right now but most guys have no idea what they actually do.
In this episode we break down the real story behind the peptide craze. From fat loss and muscle growth to recovery and sleep, it seems like there's a peptide for everything but is it legit or just hype?
We talk about what peptides actually are, why they've become so popular in the TRT and fitness space and where they fir or don't fit i...
She's more tired. More irritable. Not interested in sex. Not sleeping and honestly just doesn't feel like the same person anymore.
Most guys assume it's stress or worse, its the relationship.
But what if that's not it?
In this episode we break down something most couples never even think to look at, hormones.
We're talking about the real signs of hormone imbalance in women that often get ignored or brushed off.. How it ...
Your bloodwork comes back "normal".
Your doctor tells you "you're fine".
So why do you feel like sh*t?
Low energy. No drive. Brain fog. Zero libido. You know something's off but you keep getting the same answer. "Everything looks good".
This isn't about bashing doctors, it's about understanding the gap between "normal" and optimized.
Because being "fine" isn't the same as being your best.
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If you're tired, unmotivated and feel like you've lost your edge.. it might not be a mindset problem.
In this episode, we break down how TRT impacts energy, drive, discipline and why so many men are stuck blaming themselves instead of fixing the real issue.
We also talk about what happens when you finally feel like yourself again and how that changes your workouts, your relationships and your entire life.
No fluff. No ...
Summer is coming and everybody wants to get lean yesterday.
In this episode I sit with Josh from Virtus Health Optimization and we break down what actually takes to get beach body ready when you're on TRT. We get into GLPs, fat loss strategies and the real pros and cons most guys aren't hearing. This isn't magic, its combination of hormones, discipline and knowing what actually works.
If you're trying to drop fat, tig...
A lot of guys start TRT expecting a complete life upgrade and then get blindsided by side effects nobody really explained.
In this episode, I sit down with Mike from Men's HealthSpan, Mason from Live Oak Testosterone and Josh from Virtus Health Optimization to break down what's actually happening behind the scenes.
We discuss:
- the truth about aromatase inhibitors and why most guys misuse them
- why hematocrit climbs o...
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