In this episode of the Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt sits down with Dr. Thomas O’Connor, widely known as the Anabolic Doc, and Andrew DeCaro, pharmaceutical expert and director of affiliate relations for the Testosterology movement. Together, they deliver a groundbreaking conversation that dismantles the myths surrounding testosterone therapy and introduces a powerful clinical framework for long-term safety and optimization.

Topics include:

• A1C and glycemic control: why metabolic dysfunction is a root cause of low T
  

• Blood pressure and cardiovascular risk: how testosterone can both help and harm
  

• Cholesterol and lipidology: the truth about LDL, statins, and coronary calcium scans
  

• Deposition disease: understanding red blood cell elevation and iron overload
  

• Screening essentials: what every man needs to check from head to toe before or during therapy
  

Dr. O’Connor’s delivery and real-life stories, including his own 35-year hormone journey, make this a must-listen for any man considering or already using testosterone. With decades of experience as a board-certified internal medicine doctor and lifter himself, O’Connor fuses science and street smarts in a way no one else can.

"You're not just taking testosterone, you're signing up for a lifetime of responsibility. Do it wrong, and you'll pay the price. Do it right, and you just might save your own life."

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Most CrossFitters push harder without thinking long-term, but what happens when intensity outruns recovery? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt reflects on his decade in CrossFit, sharing five hard-earned lessons on training, recovery, and longevity.

Listeners will hear how Dr. Ryan’s journey from regional competitions to the CrossFit Games revealed the dark side of over-training, why recovery matters as much as performance, and how shifting to hypertrophy, zone 2 cardio, and better nutrition transformed his health. This episode is packed with insight for anyone chasing elite fitness without sacrificing long-term well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize recovery and sleep as much as training.
  

• Focus on movement quality over volume and ego.
  

• Add hypertrophy work and zone 2 cardio to avoid burnout.
  

• Engage with your fitness community for joy, not just competition.
  

• Train for the long game—your future self will thank you.
  

“Fitness is a lifelong pursuit—play the long game.” – Dr. Ryan Hewitt

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In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt takes you into the hidden world of estrogenics; the synthetic and natural chemicals hijacking your hormone health. Learn why testosterone levels are crashing worldwide, why you might be doing all the “right things” but still feel off, and how environmental toxins are silently sabotaging your fitness, fertility, and vitality. Drawing from Dr. Anthony Jay’s groundbreaking book Estrogeneration, Dr. Ryan unpacks the toxic Top 5 estrogen disruptors and gives you actionable strategies to fight back. If you care about energy, muscle, mood, or reproductive health, this is a must-listen.

You’ll learn:

• What estrogenics are and how they wreck testosterone
  

• The Top 5 offenders (from BPA to parabens) and where they hide
  

• Why even clean eaters and gym-goers aren't safe
  

• Real health risks: infertility, early puberty, cancers, and more
  

• Simple swaps to detox your environment and protect your hormones
  

• Why filtering your water and ditching fragrances actually matters

"Stop thinking gluten is your only problem. The real enemy might be what’s sprayed ON your food."

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