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17th Mar 2025

Testosterone: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (For Dads Over 40).

Dads, is your testosterone really low—or have you just been running on empty for years?

You’re juggling work, family, and fitness (when you can squeeze it in). You’re constantly exhausted, struggling with belly fat, brain fog, and that feeling that you’ve lost your edge. And everywhere you look, you’re being told that low testosterone is to blame.

TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) is being sold as the magic fix—but what if your hormones aren't actually broken? Is your health at risk?

What if your lifestyle is tanking your testosterone and you can reclaim your energy without relying on medication for life?

If you’re a dad over 40 who wants to feel stronger, leaner, and more energized, this episode is for you.

⏰ Timestamps & What You’ll Learn:

00:00:00 – Welcome, dads! Why this episode is critical for you

00:02:10 – 🚨 The shady marketing of TRT—how companies prey on insecurities

00:05:30 – What testosterone actually does (hint: it’s more than just muscle & libido)

00:09:45 – The WiFi analogy—how your body’s hormonal signals control everything

00:14:10 – Why testosterone drops after 30 (and why most men blame it too soon)

00:18:30 – The two reasons T-Levels tank—How your 'factory' operates matters.

00:22:00 – The classic signs of low testosterone—are you actually low, or just burnt out?

00:26:15 – 5 powerful ways to naturally optimize testosterone

00:30:10 – The truth about TRT—when it’s necessary vs. when it’s being overprescribed

👥 People & Companies Mentioned:

Dr. Nicky Keay – Medical doctor & exercise endocrinologist (Instagram) (LinkedIn)

Duncan French – UFC’s Head of Performance (and my old uni lecturer!) (Instagram) (LinkedIn)

Martin MacDonald – World leading nutrition educator - Mac-Nutrition Uni (Instagram) (LinkedIn)

📩 Dads, Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

💬 Message me on Instagram or LinkedIn – What part of this resonated most?

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube – This podcast is now available in video!


🔥 If you found this valuable, share it with a dad who needs to hear it!

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I’m Keir Wotherspoon, a health and performance coach, sports scientist, and specialist in unlocking human potential. For over 15 years, I’ve worked with athletes, professionals, and everyday warriors to help them break through mental and physical barriers, take back control of their energy, and perform at their highest level—without burning out.

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