TRT, Peptides, and Men's Hormones: What 10 Years of Experience Actually Taught Me | Ep. 11

Most of what's online about TRT, peptides, and men's hormones is either AI-generated influencer slop trying to sell you a stack, or it's academic research papers that don't translate to real life. In this episode of Beyond The Beret, Spencer Lewis and his wife MJ have an honest, first-person conversation about what they've each learned over the last several years of getting blood work done, getting on hormone replacement therapy, experimenting with peptides, working with a clinic, and figuring out what actually matters versus what's just noise.Spencer goes all the way back to age 19 in the Army, when he first started experimenting with testosterone on his own without guidance — and walks through what he's learned since, including the difference between abusing testosterone and using it responsibly under medical supervision. He's currently off TRT while he and MJ are trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal, and he's open about what coming off feels like versus being on it. MJ shares her own first experience with blood work during her 2024 bikini competition prep, finding out her testosterone was extremely low even though it fell inside the "normal" range, and what HRT has done for her since.This is not a stack-of-the-week episode. There is no "buy this peptide using my code" pitch. The whole point is: get blood work done, talk to an actual specialist (not your primary care doctor, who probably isn't a hormone specialist), and build the foundation before you stack anything on top.If you're a man feeling off and wondering if it's hormonal, a woman who's been told your levels are "in range" but you still feel terrible, an athlete trying to optimize, a veteran or first responder whose body has been through it, or anyone tired of getting recommendations from influencers who get paid per click — this episode is for you.Topics covered:The difference between "in range" and actually optimizedWhy your primary care doctor probably isn't a hormone specialistSpencer's first experience with testosterone at 19 in the ArmyWhat being in the 200s vs. the 1200s actually feels likeThe misconception about "roid rage" and TRTWhy TRT is a need and peptides are a wantMJ's first blood panel during bikini prep — and finding out she was severely low while "in range"Coming off TRT for fertility — what that actually feels likeThe vasectomy reversal and trying to conceiveHCG, Enclomiphene, and what each one actually doesBPC-157 after the 100-mile ultra and recovery from leg damageWhy the military won't let combat arms guys be on TRT — but will let them drink themselves stupid in the team roomThe honest truth about black market and research-grade peptidesWhy alcohol is the most socially acceptable poison and what it actually doesThe tiered system for optimization: foundation first, blood work second, peptides lastWhy most people skip the foundation and go straight to the stackMedical disclaimer: Spencer and MJ are not doctors. Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Everything discussed is personal experience. If you're considering hormone replacement therapy or peptides, work with a licensed medical provider who specializes in this area.Mentioned in this episode:Telegenix — the clinic Spencer and MJ use and partner with personallyTelegenix Home Page - https://www.telegenix.com/ref/SPELEW-HV5XTestosterone Replacement Therapy - https://www.telegenix.com/ref/SPELEW-HV5X?page=testosteronePeptides - https://www.telegenix.com/ref/SPELEW-HV5X?page=peptideTri NAD+ - https://www.telegenix.com/ref/SPELEW-HV5X?page=nad-plusWeight Loss - https://www.telegenix.com/ref/SPELEW-HV5X?page=weight-lossHosted by Spencer Lewis — former Green Beret, ultra runner, founder of Alpha Country — and his wife MJ. New episodes weekly. Already Decided.