EP 24 - The Dangerous Truth About TRT: Nutritionist Exposes What Wellness Experts Won’t Tell You

In this jam-packed episode, Sam McKenzie a performance nutritionist and founder of Science to Health joins us to unpack the real science behind nutrition, health trends, and working with elite athletes.Whether you're a coach, athlete, weekend warrior, or someone sick of misinformation online, this episode is an eye-opener. We get into the real-world practices vs theory, and Sam pulls no punches on pseudoscience, poor supplement advice, and the TRT craze sweeping through social media.Expect to leave with a more critical lens, clear strategies, and a much better understanding of how to optimise your body safely.Topics We Covered:* Why Sam refuses to niche down and why that’s worked for him* How he broke into working with elite athletes (and the DMs that started it all)* The shocking truth about weight cuts in combat sports* Why most “scientific advice” passed down in sport is wildly outdated* Dangerous trends in fitness culture: laxatives, dehydration, and sauna abuse* Why detoxes, alkaline water, and supplement stacks are a scam for most people* TRT and testosterone myths: when it is needed… and when it’s a disaster* The dark side of overtraining—and how social media fuels it* Recovery myths vs reality (spoiler: compression boots aren’t the answer)* How Sam balances science with empathy in his client work* When more isn’t better, and why your stress might be your biggest health block🧠 Final Five Questions:1. Most Recommended Resource:My Sport Science AcademyMNU Certification by Martin MacDonald2. Go-to Coffee Order:Caramel cappuccino (yes, even the nutritionist treats himself)3. Social Platform to Kill Off:Instagram — or at least regulate the misinformation4. Dream Dinner Party Guests:Gary Brecka (for a challenging conversation)Paul Smith (comedian)Danny Lennon (nutrition educator)5. #1 Piece of Advice for Aspiring Coaches:“Slow down. Do quality work. Stop chasing shortcuts—build something real.”Enjoyed this episode?Like, share, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners. Got feedback or a guest recommendation? DM us!Catch you on the next one.