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What if your low energy, poor sleep, and lack of drive aren’t just signs of getting older… but signs that you’ve stopped taking care of yourself?

In this episode, I talked with Ali Gilbert, a coach who works with men on their health, hormones, and habits. We got into why so many men feel like they’ve lost their edge and why it’s not just about testosterone. It’s about stress, poor recovery, and not asking for help until things get worse.

We covered what really causes low sex drive, how stress and past experiences can affect performance, and why some men feel stuck trying to live up to an outdated idea of masculinity. Ali shared what she sees with men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who’ve spent years focused on work and family, only to realize their health has taken a back seat. We also ran through common myths about testosterone and which methods actually help.

Key Takeaways:

• Masculinity doesn’t mean hiding your emotions
  
  

• Low sex drive and energy are often signs of stress, not just low testosterone
  
  

• You can’t lead, protect, or provide at your best if your health is falling apart.

Resources:

Ali Gilbert is a men’s health expert known for helping men optimize their hormones, especially testosterone, through smart training, lifestyle strategies, and lab-based health insights. She's often called the “Queen of Men’s Health” and is the founder of the Silverback Summit, an event focused on advancing men’s health and performance.

Silverback Summit

• https://ali-gilbert.com/silverback-summit-2025/

@thealigilbert (IG) https://www.instagram.com/thealigilbert/

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

You think you’re addicted to sugar… but it’s way deeper than that. In this episode, Nate Palmer exposes the real root of cravings: dopamine addiction.

We’ll break down how modern life hijacks your brain’s reward system, why your ancient biology can’t handle 24/7 comfort, and how you can take back control without relying on willpower alone.

From prehistoric dopamine cycles to the modern sugar scroll-swipe-snooze trap, this is your wake-up call.

If you feel stuck, lazy, unmotivated, or constantly reaching for snacks—you don’t need more discipline.
You need a dopamine reset.

• Why your brain is addicted to comfort—not calories

• The wild difference between ancient dopamine cycles and modern life

• How porn, DoorDash, and TikTok rewire your nervous system

• Why fasting isn’t just fat loss—it’s a mental upgrade

• The 4-part blueprint to rebuild your discipline and dopamine sensitivity

• The one mantra to dominate cravings, fatigue, and mental resistance:
  “I don’t take orders from cowards.”

• The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

• 2016 Stanford Study on dopamine and motivation

• 2021 Frontiers in Psychology study on compulsive porn use

• 5-Day Sugar Detox: thefreesugardetox.com

If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

What if the reason you keep failing on your diet has nothing to do with food... and everything to do with how you see yourself?

In this episode, I sat down with registered dietitian Andres Ayesta to talk about why fat loss isn’t about finding the perfect meal plan. We talked about how most people chase quick fixes like keto or 75 Hard, but never shift their identity. Andrés shared how he helps clients focus less on perfection and more on becoming the kind of person who lives healthy habits day after day.

We broke down why mindset matters more than macros, why confusion around food is often intentional, and how sustainable results come from building simple routines and aligning your actions with your long-term vision.

Key Takeaways:

• People won’t act outside their identity—mindset comes first.
  
  

• Having a plan after “the plan” is key to sustainability.
  
  

• Athletes succeed with focus and a growth mindset, not just genetics.
  
  

Resources:

Andrés Ayesta is a registered dietitian and online nutrition coach who helps busy men over 30 improve their health through simple, sustainable habits. With a background in sports nutrition and years of experience working with both athletes and everyday clients, he focuses on mindset, behavior change, and building long-term systems—not quick fixes.

Andres Ayesta’s Metabolic Assessment

• https://fitdadsblueprint.com/register-ig

YouTube Channel

• http://www.youtube.com/@AndresAyesta

@andresayesta (IG)

• https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta/

Trendy Tactics Mentioned:

• Keto, intermittent fasting, 75 Hard, blood type diets, celery juice, seed oils, CrossFit, BFR training, cold plunges

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody