The Journey Begins (After Googling WTF Low T Even Means)
So, one of my clients is a doctor. Actually, SEVERAL are, but this one was something of use to me – bio-identical hormone replacement therapy doctor, to be exact. When they first contacted me, I had no clue what the hell that even meant. “Bioidentical to what?” I remember thinking. Sounded like some woo-woo Gwyneth Paltrow crap wrapped in a lab coat.
Turns out it’s not that weird. It’s the Low T thing. You know — the one late-night TV keeps yelling about while former NFL players in tight polo shirts push supplements like they’re selling used Buicks.
But here’s the kicker: it’s not about the free testosterone (which floats around like 2% of the stuff in your body). It’s about getting back to the bound testosterone — the real juice that actually does something. Focusing on the free T is like obsessing over your tire valve caps while your actual tire is flat.
Turns Out… I Might Need This
After hearing this guy out, reading a few studies, and realizing I was dragging ass by 2 p.m. more often than not, I started thinking — maybe this whole hormone replacement deal isn’t just for Instagram models and aging gym bros.
So I did what any data-loving, caffeine-fueled web nerd would do — I researched the hell out of it. And it’s legit. The science is there. Testosterone levels have been nosediving for generations. My dad probably had double my levels. His dad? Probably had enough to fight a bear and then go home and build a house with his bare hands before lunch.
There are studies out there (Duke, CNN, Science Daily — pick your poison) that show we’re basically turning into soy-based versions of our grandfathers. Chemicals, processed food, lack of sleep (as I write this at 3 am….just sayin’), constant stress, plastic in everything — take your pick. It all screws with your hormone balance.
Welcome to the Hormone Apocalypse
Our modern diet is basically poison wrapped in a marketing campaign. Just ask RFK Jr. If your average “healthy” grocery haul includes shrink-wrapped chicken that tastes like sadness and vegetables with the same shelf life as Twinkies, don’t act surprised when your T levels look like a phone number.
I’m not saying everyone needs to jump on the BHRT train. But I am saying if you feel like you’ve lost a step, can’t focus, or are dragging through life like a zombie on melatonin — maybe it’s worth a look.
Why I’m Doing It
I listened to Dr. Greg Brannon talk about BHRT, and the man sounded like he’d found the Fountain of Youth and was handing out cups. His conviction hit me hard. Combine that with my own research and my personal experience (aka: feeling like warmed-over crap some days MOST days), and I figured: screw it, let’s go.
Also great thanks to my buddy (and another client), John Burch at Burch Brothers Flooring. I swear to GOD, the man knows more about BHRT than most doctors. I think he might actually know more about MOST things than anyone I know. A walking fountain of information. Glad to know him.
I’m not trying to turn into Thor overnight. I just want the energy back. Clear out the brain fog. Maybe drop a few pounds or swap them for some lean mass. If that happens — great. If not, at least I gave it a shot instead of complaining to the dog about being tired all the time.
TL;DR:
- Low T is real.
- Our ancestors probably had enough testosterone to intimidate mountains.
- Modern life is actively trying to neuter us.
- BHRT might just be the fix — and I’m on board to find out.
So yeah… the journey begins. Stay tuned. I’ll be tracking what happens next — and yes, I’ll share the truth, even if it’s uncomfortable.
