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• I've Tried Everything To Enhance My Physique & Performance: Here’s What Works | Vigorous Steve

  Vigorous Steve is known for his no-nonsense approach to bodybuilding, hormones, and performance enhancement, and in this episode, he brings that same clarity to a wide-ranging conversation on how to optimise your body without destroying your health.We talk about how to use PEDs responsibly (if at all), why blood work is non-negotiable, and what most people get wrong about testosterone, fertility, and recovery. Steve also opens up about his own journey, how he changed his mind about certain compounds, what he prioritises now, and how to think long-term in a space driven by shortcuts.00:00 Introduction02:00 Why some physiques respond better than others04:23 Steve’s first steroid cycle and the results he saw09:53 Key blood markers to check before starting TRT12:12 Why lifestyle changes should come before any injections15:24 The mental crash after coming off TRT explained17:45 Bodybuilding logic vs long-term health optimisation21:02 Stem cells, testosterone levels, and healing properly24:14 More regular people turning to health optimisation stacks28:36 Estrogen management, aromatase inhibitors, and common mistakes32:51 Hair loss, gyno, and steroid side effects that aren't always drug-related36:15 Growth hormone myths, cosmetic perks, and anti-aging hype39:17 Mini stacks women use without virilising side effects44:40 Taurine, creatine, and underrated supplement combinations49:49 The appeal of mitochondrial stacks for performance and recovery55:46 Mike's curiosity about sustaining peak physique over time58:33 Mitochondrial support as a performance game changer1:03:56 Safe fat loss: mitochondrial peptides vs traditional stimulants1:08:05 Why retatrutide is a game changer for appetite control1:16:19 Are peptides just another health fad or here to stay?1:25:38 The big gap: promising compounds with no human dataDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5» Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/» Follow MikeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: https://youtube.com/@FirstThingsThrst» Follow SteveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/?hl=enWebsite: https://linktr.ee/vigoroussteve

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• Neuroscientist Explains The Fastest Way to Reduce Stress & Anxiety | Dr. Dave Rabin (E006)

  Stress is unavoidable, but how we respond to it can be completely reprogrammed.In this episode, Dr. Dave Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of Apollo Neuro, explains how to shift your nervous system from survival mode into a state where healing, performance, and connection become possible.We unpack the science of safety, how trauma impacts the body, and why most people live in a chronic stress state without realising it. Dr. Rabin shares how wearable touch therapy, breath work, and intentional habits can create long-term change — even when talk therapy and medications fall short.Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:00 Rethinking the mind-body disconnect in mental health06:49 Understanding stress and how perception shapes its impact10:28 Key signs and biological markers of chronic stress16:35 The vagus nerve’s crucial role in recovery and resilience21:15 Measuring heart rate variability and using it for longevity27:29 Apollo Neuro and triggering safety through vibration30:28 How touch and bass frequencies activate soothing pathways33:20 Chronic stress, fertility, and shutting down reproduction40:09 Trauma’s impact on genes and intergenerational stress44:42 MDMA and ketamine’s path from therapy to recreation49:33 How psychedelics deepen presence and expand awareness54:46 Creating safety and connection in couples therapy57:48 When psychedelics are worth considering and what to try first1:03:30 Top supplements for stress resilience and recovery1:09:12 Tools and substances that support quality sleep1:14:01 Daily habits for structure, restoration, and sustainable energyDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=enMore from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/Follow MikeYouTube: https://youtube.com/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: https://youtube.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow Dr. RabinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.drdave.io/

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• Live Longer & Heal Faster: The Power of Stem Cell Therapy | Dr. Adeel Khan (E005)

  Dr. Adeel Khan is one of the leading global voices in regenerative medicine and the founder of Eterna Health, a clinic focused on pushing the boundaries of longevity, stem cells, and disease reversal. In this episode, we dive into the science of anti-aging and what the next decade of human health could look like when we treat root causes, not symptoms.We explore how stem cell therapy is evolving, why most people misunderstand biological age, and how inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction are at the core of nearly every chronic disease. Dr. Khan also breaks down what he's seeing in his most elite patients, what makes protocols effective, and why the future of health is about personalisation and proactive intervention, not waiting for something to go wrong.00:00 Introduction01:00 Living pain-free after 22 years and discovering stem cells04:50 What stem cells actually are and why they often fail07:27 Sorting stem cell myths from real safety concerns09:05 Using stem cells for aging, energy and preventative health10:53 Difference between regenerative and longevity medicine13:45 Who stem cells make sense for15:13 Exosomes explained and how they work with stem cells19:08 Immune system decline and how to restore its function21:42 Daily habits and hidden toxins that impact immune health24:08 Removing microplastics and unlocking body-wide healing25:40 Stem cells vs NK cells and when to avoid stem therapy27:26 Stem cells for chronic pain and how long they can last28:25 Peptides as support and alternative to stem cell therapy33:05 Building a next-gen anti-aging protocol from testing to treatment34:52 Gene therapies becoming real; muscle, brain and mitochondria38:36 Realistic timelines, compounding benefit and biological testing40:40 Stem cells for skin, hair and why it's better than Botox43:24 Why age 120 isn’t just a fantasy and how we might go beyond46:31 GLP-1s, weight loss shortcuts and better metabolic solutions48:35 What’s next: partial cellular reprogramming and self-derived cells50:10 A global shift: new stem cell legality and clinics in the US and DubaiDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=enMore from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/Follow Dr. KhanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.akhan/?hl=enWebsite: https://eterna.health/

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• My Top Peptide Stack for Mental Clarity & Muscle Repair | Alex Kikel (E004)

  Alex Kikel is a clinician focused on advanced hormone optimisation, mitochondrial health, and neurochemical balance. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to upgrade the human system at every level.We get into why most people approach optimisation backwards, chasing surface-level tools without building foundational capacity first. Alex breaks down how to layer protocols based on biological priorities: starting with circadian rhythm, blood sugar control, and mineral status, before moving into peptides, thyroid support, and androgen management.We also cover the smart use of methylene blue, the dangers of overusing NAD+, and how to interpret biofeedback in real time.Timestamps:01:00 Starting with mitochondria and how to feel 25 again04:01 Grounding, sunlight and building up mitochondrial potential06:23 Macronutrients, fasting, and feasting for brain energy11:32 Fuelling flexibility with ketones, glucose, oxygen, and choline14:45 Entry-level supplements for cognitive clarity16:52 Basic vs advanced stack: B vitamins to plasmalogens19:10 Methylene blue, brain overdrive, and proper dosing22:53 SLU-PP-332 and the rise of mitochondrial peptides26:14 Understanding MOTS-c and mitochondrial-driven fat loss29:36 Best injectable protocols for cognitive slumps33:21 Measuring peptide efficacy with inflammation markers35:27 NAD+, precursors, detox blockers and delivery methods39:10 Testosterone support via peptides, supplements, and bioregulators44:41 Growth hormone: ipamorelin, tesamorelin, exogenous GH49:20 IGF-1 timing and stacking it post-workout for gains56:00 Splitting GH and tesamorelin for fat loss and performance59:51 Optimal daily protocol: from sunrise to sleep1:06:20 Recovery day protocol with grounding and anti-inflammatory tools1:10:19 Healing peptides: BPC-157, TB-500 and systemic benefits1:14:43 GLP-1s explained: semaglutide to Retatrutide and future therapies1:20:54 Emerging 5-stage agonists and injectable mitochondriaDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=enMore: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/Follow AlexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_kikel/?hl=enWebsite: https://theprepcoach.com/

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• How to Optimise Your Hormones For Peak Performance & Health | Dr. Kyle Gillet (E003)

  Hormone optimisation is gaining traction, but most people are still getting the basics wrong. In this episode, dual board-certified physician Dr. Kyle Gillett walks us through the full landscape of male and female hormone health — covering everything from thyroid issues and testosterone therapy to peptides, fertility, and long-term HRT use.Kyle shares his framework for safe TRT, why lower doses often work better, and how lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and stress still outperform any prescription.Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already deep into your health journey, this is one of the most practical, data-driven conversations you’ll hear on the topic.Timestamps:00:00 – Introductions01:00 – Early signs you might need thyroid or hormone optimisation06:12 – Key thyroid symptoms to watch for in daily life18:06 – Nutrients that support thyroid health and how to supplement safely20:07 – Why low testosterone is rising and what’s really causing it26:00 – Introducing the seven health pillars that beat any medication30:57 – Recognising low testosterone symptoms in both men and women40:21 – Can you start and stop TRT without losing fertility?48:25 – Synthetic vs bioidentical hormones and what really matters52:43 – Should women start hormone therapy before menopause begins?57:49 – Peptides explained: why they work and how to think about them1:10:08 – NAD+ versus NMN and NRDISCLAIMER:Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Follow Hack You MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=enMore from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/Follow Dr. Kyle GillettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylegillettmd/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gilletthealth.com/

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