Yet another Instagram troll with a steroid accusation inspires Marcus to get personal about his ups and downs with testosterone. Plus, the downside of getting a diagnosis. https://youtu.be/HvB-4GpmiQE

Honest answers to the question “what made you feel vulnerable this week?” – and what it leads to when you’re fumbling towards change. Training, nutrition, and the pursuit of better health often lead us directly towards discomfort. We hope this conversation gives ideas on how to cope. Brought to you by Vivo Barefoot – get your special listener

A listener with a new baby on the way asks how to reset expectations so they can hang onto their hard-earned fitness progress. If you have a big life change coming, we’re talking about how to stay consistent within reason, and let go of the all or nothing mentality. Sponsored by Airwaav – get 10%

If you’re looking for an edge in health or performance, sexy tech tools and apps will tempt you with the ability to track almost anything. Or are they just another screen to check? Today we’re talking about the merits and the pitfalls of tech tools in training, as well as optimizing health the opposite way:

Rest days are for recharging – but lying on the couch won’t always make you feel better. From the science of blood flow to what to eat to hot and cold therapy, we’re laying down the details of how to have a rest day that gets you back in the gym and ready to go.

You’ve heard of the paleo diet…but in this episode, we’re reconsidering our relationship to modern living overall and challenging our assumptions about what keeps us in good health. You don’t have to run off to a cave – but taking a page from our ancestors in connecting with nature, food, breath, and daily and seasonal

Let’s loosen up a little with some ways to increase your range of motion inside and outside of training. We’ll cover how mobility can fit into your day, both ideally and realistically, so you can recover faster and feel better. https://youtu.be/EW6Mqqe0mSo