Modern TRT Is Broken (How to Fix Your Testosterone) with Ali Gilbert | Ep 253

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Are you sabotaging your hormones with a cookie-cutter testosterone protocol? Could blocking estrogen be harming your health instead of helping? Is low testosterone silently holding you back from being your best self?

Philip (@witsandweights) teams up with Ali Gilbert, the "Queen of Men’s Health," to explore testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Ali shares her expertise on optimizing men’s hormones, health, and performance, breaking down common TRT pitfalls, outdated beliefs, and the importance of personalized approaches. Together, they dive into estrogen’s vital role in male health and the transformative power of optimized testosterone.
Learn how to optimize your testosterone and take charge of your health in ways you never thought possible.
Ali Gilbert is a fitness expert and leading advocate for men’s health. Known as the "Queen of Men’s Health," she combines her exercise science and coaching background with deep hormone optimization expertise. Ali has helped thousands of men achieve better health, performance, and confidence by addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances with an evidence-based, no-nonsense approach.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
2:51 The Wild West of TRT clinics and red flags to watch for
6:30 Personalized protocols Vs. One-size-fits-all approaches
14:39 How stress and under-eating sabotage testosterone
18:37 Navigating difficult conversations with men
24:03 Understanding estrogen in TRT
28:39 Breaking the myth: TRT is not a shortcut to getting “jacked"
32:11 Optimal testosterone levels and symptom resolution
36:33 How TRT enhances confidence and decision-making
41:08 Ali’s journey into men’s health and creating her unique niche
48:28 Outro
Episode resources:

• Website: https://ali-gilbert.com
• Instagram: @thealigilbert
• Facebook: @thealigilbert
• YouTube: @queenofmenshealth
  

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Chapter

1. Modern TRT Is Broken (How to Fix Your Testosterone) with Ali Gilbert | Ep 253 (00:00:00)

2. Truth and Myths of Testosterone Therapy (00:00:01)

3. Optimizing Testosterone Levels and Health (00:09:13)

4. Breaking the Silence (00:13:49)

5. Understanding Estrogen and TRT Protocols (00:24:53)

6. Optimizing Health With Testosterone (00:30:03)

7. Empowering Men Through Health Coaching (00:35:27)

8. Connecting Through Instagram for Health Coaching (00:48:05)