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How To Skyrocket Your Testosterone Naturally & Finally Feel Like Yourself Again | Ali Gilbert Mar 15, 2025

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Ali Gilbert, is a leading expert in fitness, nutrition, and known as the “Queen Of Men’s Health.” She’s also the the creator of Silverback Coaching and the Silverback Summit, she helps high-level performers maximize strength, health, and longevity.

Today on the show we discuss: the real impact of testosterone on men’s health, what lifestyle factors are destroying your testosterone, why quitting alcohol will do wonders for your hormones, a surprising thing that impacts your hormones more than you think, what changes you must make to raise your testosterone naturally, mistakes that willl limit your progress in the gym and much more.

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Why Real Love Is So Tough & How To Stop Destroying Your Relationship | Yung Pueblo Mar 13, 2025

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Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo.

Today on the show we discuss: what an unhealthy relationship actually looks like, how to navigate conflict without it destroying your relationship, why relationships will never be 50/50, how to deal with rejection without losing confidence, why real love is so tough, advice for someone who is heartbroken and much more.

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How To Control Your Inner Voice & Fix Your Negative Self-Talk | Dr. Ethan Kross Mar 10, 2025

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Ethan Kross is a Professor in the University of Michigan’s Psychology Department and Ross School of Business. He is the director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab. His research examines how people can control their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to improve their lives.

Today on the show we discuss: how to effectively manage negative self talk and emotions, how to harness and control your inner voice, the science of better decision making how to help others regulate their emotions, whether or not negativity is genetic, how to build mental resilience and much more.

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Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not financial advice. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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The Real Reason People Fail At Weight Loss & What You Can Do To Beat The Odds | Ben Carpenter Mar 08, 2025

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Ben Carpenter is a personal trainer, researcher and nutrition expert.

Today on the show we discuss: whether or not a “best diet” for fat loss actually exists, the top mistakes people make when trying to lose body fat, how to make sure you stick to your plan long term, whether or not counting calories actually matter, the most important things you should focus on for fat loss, why exercise isn’t a good tool for fat loss and much more.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Why Desperation Can Be Your Greatest Gift & How To Reinvent Yourself When You Feel Hopeless | JB Copeland Mar 06, 2025

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JB Copeland is a social media personality and content creator.

Today on the show we discuss: why desperation can be a great catalyst for change, how JB overcame inadequacy and self-worth issues to transform his life, his battle with addiction and the role his childhood played in that, how to jumpstart momentum with small wins and rebuild your life, the importance of taking extreme responsibility for yourself, how JB healed the relationship with his dad and much more.

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Navy SEAL: The Ultimate Guide To Mastering Uncertainty, Conquering Fear & Training Your Mind | Rich Diviney Mar 03, 2025

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Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. He led his small team to create the first-ever “Mind Gym” that helped special operators train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better in all environments—especially high-stress ones.

Today on the show we discuss: why uncertainty is so hard to deal with and how to fix that, how to trick your mind to conquer fear, how to quickly control the controllables when faced with adversity, the best framework to use to help instantly reduce stress and anxiety, How to move forward quickly after dealing with hardship, how to become resilient and much more.

Today's sponsor: Silver Biotics

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Transform Your Body: How To Reverse Hair Loss, Tighten Skin & Melt Fat | Dr. Anthony Youn Mar 01, 2025

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Dr. Anthony Youn is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known as America’s holistic plastic surgeon and he’s one of the nation's best-known experts in looking younger with or without surgery. Dr. Youn is also the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix” and “Playing God”. His latest book, “Younger for Life,” is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation. Dr. Youn is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 14 million total followers over TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Today on the show we discuss how to prevent and reverse hair loss, what you can do to tighten your skin and fix your jawline, how to help improve areas of the body that people are the most self conscious about, anti aging techniques and what you can do to deal with wrinkles, lifestyle changes you can make to dramatically improve your skin, Dr. Youn's thoughts on botox, what you can do about cellulite and much more.

Today's sponsor: Zona Health

Go to zona.com and when you use the code DOUG100 at checkout you get $100 off your Zona Plus device.

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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From Rock Bottom To Rockstar: The Untold Story Of TX2 (Evan Thomas) Feb 27, 2025

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TX2 (Evan Thomas) is a recording artist known for his powerful raw lyrics and explosive performances. After struggling for so many years as an artist, he used his pain as fuel and finally found his sound. As a result, his music went viral on Tik Tok and he now has 500K+ followers on the platform. TX2 has since begun a movement known among his fans that helps raise awareness around mental health and helps to create a safe space for those needing to talk. The movement is currently growing every day, providing a platform to speak about mental health, vent, and support one another. TX2 wants everyone to know they are not alone in their struggles.

Today's conversation is both real and raw we get into everything. We discuss: Evan’s troubled childhood and what the turning point was for changing his life, the biggest thing(s) he has had to work on in order to transform himself, how Evan deals with negativity and criticism, what is often misunderstood about Evan, whether or not he believes he can accomplish things without the chip on his shoulder, the time he felt like he "made it" as an artist and much more.

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If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. ee

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How To Defeat Your Inner Demons, Control Your Mind & Transform Your Future | Cory Allen Feb 24, 2025

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Cory Allen is a podcaster, author and content creator.

Today on the show we discuss: how to stop living on autopilot and take back control of your life, what you can to develop self awareness without hitting rock bottom, how to defeat negative thoughts and escape the victim mindset, why focusing on manifesting can be problematic, what Cory would do if he were faced with adversity, the secret hack for staying laser focused and going after what you want in life and much more.

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If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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The #1 Myth You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss & How To Lose Body Fat Correctly | Stan Efferding Feb 22, 2025

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Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states.

Today on the show we discuss: the biggest myths about health and wellness that you've been told, the three best ways to restrict calories for fat loss, why you need to stop blaming the food pyramid for your health problems, Stan's surprising stance on ultra processed foods, the best way to get jacked in the gym, the best diet for getting lean and much more.

Today's sponsor: LivOn Labs

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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