Ali Gilbert on Optimizing Men’s Hormones and Health

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Is there a testosterone crisis in men? If so, why? And is it impacting you-are your testosterone levels declining or already low? How can you know? And what can you do about it?
You’re going to get answers to those questions and more in today’s interview with men's health expert, Ali Gilbert.
In case you’re not familiar with her, Ali is a men’s health coach popularly known as the “Queen of Men’s Health” online, and she has helped thousands of men of all ages improve their hormones and thus their health, energy, and physical, mental, and sexual performance.
In this podcast, Ali and I chat about . . .
- The factors affecting the decline in testosterone levels in men and why it’s a significant concern for men’s health and well-being
- The role of nutrition, fitness, and sleep in maintaining hormonal balance
Science-based ways of naturally optimizing your hormonal health
- The controversy surrounding TRT and myths about estrogen’s role in men’s health
- The impact of alcohol on hormonal health
- The importance of sun exposure and where to get reliable hormone assessments
- And much more . . .
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of hormonal health and how to take control of their well-being through informed lifestyle choices.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
0:56 - Is there an actual decline in testosterone levels among men today?
4:37 - What are the health impacts of low testosterone in men?
11:57 - Are traditional masculine traits biologically influenced or mere social constructs?
27:00 - What factors contribute to the decrease in testosterone levels?
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55:53 - Why is reducing estrogen levels harmful to men's health?
1:07:01 - What lifestyle changes can men make to optimize testosterone and estrogen?
1:12:25 - How does alcohol consumption affect men's hormones?
1:29:50 - Where can listeners connect with Ali Gilbert and her work?
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[@MikeMatthewsFitness]

Want some help gaining your next 10-to-15 pounds of muscle? Or losing your next 10-to-15 pounds of fat? Or both at the same time? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: www.mikematthews.co/yt

[@chrisimportant5830]

Go to sleep 🛌

[@brandonwatson1801]

Haven't watched any of your vids for a few months. Now back. Awesome podcast, really enjoyed it. Great choice of guest 👍🏻

[@reggie7716]

Geat interview! I am 46 and noticed i don't concentrate aa well once i got into my 40s. I thought it was just age but once she said that could be a symptom of low T, I felt like maybe there is something i can do about it. She also mentioned losing weight can help, i am at about 35% bodyfat. Hopefully losing some weight can get me feeling better.

[@MB-or1kh]

I regularly listen to your podcasts, and when you there is no guest, the podcasts are great. But when you have a guest on, let them do most of the talking. Long time listeners will already know what you have to say about a topic. This last episode became so frustrating I turned it off. HTH

[@MikeMatthewsFitness]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@Carbsforgains]

lol my man hates TRT lol poor Ali

[@MikeMatthewsFitness]

I don't hate TRT, I just think it's over-used by people who probably don't need it.

[@DanSav76]

I have to agree with the other comments. Listened to your half hour rant on sleep, endlessly cutting off and not allowing one of the most knowledgeable person on Trt and hormonal optimization to even get a word in edgewise. We learned nothing about her or what she does to improve men's health. EVERYONE who listens to the pod already knows your anecdotes and reflections. Love your content Mike but you really need to let your guests speak. I've listened to hundreds and hundreds of your pods and this is steadily getting worse.

[@MikeMatthewsFitness]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@user-mg5sf7id6x]

It would be better to let the guest speak more and you less.

[@tk4084]

I just subscribed to your channel, and after watching half of this episode, i now feel the need to unsubscribe. This podcast seems to revolve around you and how you feel about the subject. Like my god man, its like you feel the need to be the smartest in the room or something. Let your guests do the talking. Btw, just because your buddy after all that effort, made it to 350-400 TT and feels good doesn't mean that's a good number for everybody, not everyone feels good at those numbers! Also TT is not the answer either, you have to look at the whole picture, FT, shbg etc. Just my opinion of course.

[@MikeMatthewsFitness]

Thanks for the feedback!