The Kris Gethin Podcast

As we age, our bodies change — and so should our approach to training. In this episode, Kris Gethin shares his journey from competitive bodybuilding to a more functional, sustainable fitness routine as he navigates his 50s. He breaks down his current training split, why recovery now drives his results more than volume ever did, and how he stays mentally locked in even as the workouts themselves have changed.

• Why Kris moved away from six-day, heavy-lifting training as he entered his 50s
• How his goals shifted from pure muscle-building to functionality and long-term health
• The training split he follows now, and why fewer days doesn't mean less intensity
• What actually drives hypertrophy at this stage of life (hint: it's not more volume)
• How he approaches sleep, stress, and nutrition to support recovery
• Why seeking out discomfort is still central to his mindset, even with a lighter schedule

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kris Gethin's background 01:53 Training in his 30s and 40s versus now at 50 04:12 His current workout split and modifications 06:05 Impact of aging on recovery and joint health 07:57 The role of hormonal health and lifestyle factors 09:51 Changes in diet and supplementation over the years 12:12 Maintaining mental intensity and motivation 14:04 Making workouts more challenging and functional 15:52 Final thoughts and advice for aging athletes

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The peptide space is moving so fast that by the time a compound starts blowing up online, there is already something newer coming behind it. If you care about performance, recovery, body composition, hormones, or longevity, you need to know where this field is heading before the next wave of protocols and opinions hits your feed. Knowing what people are experimenting with now gives you a much better chance of separating something worth watching from another compound getting hyped to hell.

In this episode, Alex Kikel and I get into the new peptides, small molecules, and therapies starting to push this space forward. We talk about what is developing around mitochondria and endogenous hormone production, why Klotho is getting more attention, how far this conversation is moving beyond traditional peptides, and several compounds that could be names you hear a hell of a lot more about over the next few years.

Alex has spent roughly a decade studying and applying peptides, small molecules, bioregulators, and emerging compounds through his own experimentation and work with clients. His background also includes relationships with professionals connected to Eli Lilly and Pfizer, independent chemical synthesizers, consulting work on experimental compounds, and years of hands-on protocol development.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Where the peptide industry is heading and the compounds starting to come down the pipeline.

(00:57) S-Mitochonic Acid 5-Ethyl Ester and why mitochondrial function is becoming such a major target.

(07:36) Phoenixin-20, neurological signaling, and endogenous hormone production.

(10:19) How Phoenixin-20 compares with enclomiphene, HCG, HMG, and kisspeptin.

(13:03) Klotho, recombinant Klotho, peptide forms, gene therapy, and why it is getting so much attention in longevity.

(21:46) Plasma exchange, EBOO, ozone, and young plasma.

(28:27) HDAP2, why Alex believes it could move beyond SS-31, and what happens when the dose is too much for the individual.

As usual, this episode is for education only. Some of what we discuss is still experimental, investigational, or needs proper medical supervision, so do your homework before you start playing with any of it.

To receive my free book, A Guide to Biohacking, leave an honest review on the platform where you listen to the podcast, then email a screenshot to info@krisgethin.com.

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With more than 30 years of experience in the fitness and supplement industry, Kris Gethin breaks down which supplements are actually worth your money—and which ones may be more marketing hype than substance.

In this episode, Kris shares his take on some of the most overrated and underrated supplements on the market, what he personally looks for when evaluating a product, and why popularity doesn't always equal effectiveness. He also dives into supplement quality, formulation, ingredients, dosing, marketing claims, and some of the common mistakes consumers make when deciding what deserves a place in their daily stack.

Whether you're spending hundreds of dollars a month on supplements or just trying to figure out where to start, this episode will help you cut through the noise, question the marketing, and make more informed decisions about what's actually worth your money.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of supplement industry 01:52 Kris Gethin's background and experience in supplements 03:47 The underrated value of glutamine for healing and gut health 06:05 Chitosan and its questionable effectiveness 06:33 The underrated role of EAAs in fasting and recovery 07:03 Apple cider vinegar gummies: overrated and overpriced 08:00 Peptide 185 and its impact on recovery 08:50 Summary of overrated and underrated supplements 10:12 How marketing influences supplement perception 11:11 Final thoughts and advice for consumers

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Resources

Kris's preferred peps: www.novaprimelabs.com (use code KRIS15)

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Peptides have gone mainstream, but the information around them is still a mess. One search brings up five different doses, four delivery methods, and stacks loaded with compounds you may not even need. Too many people copy the protocol, skip the reasoning, and only start asking questions when their energy crashes, the side effects hit, or nothing happens at all.

Alex Kikel and I break down how to approach these compounds with an actual plan. We get into protocols for beat-up joints, lagging muscle groups, stubborn fat, cognitive performance, sleep, and pineal support. We also compare injectable, transdermal, nasal, and oral delivery, because the same compound can perform very differently depending on how and where it is used.

Alex has spent roughly a decade studying and applying peptides, small molecules, and bioregulators through his own experimentation and work with clients. His education has also included direct relationships with professionals connected to Eli Lilly and Pfizer, independent chemical synthesizers, and years of hands-on protocol development, making him a credible voice for a topic that is often buried under hype, conflicting advice, and recycled information.

What's Discussed:

(04:05) Why advanced peptides still cannot replace training, nutrition, sleep, and recovery.

(08:35) Why peptide information has become harder to trust as more online experts enter the space.

(11:11) How BPC-157, TB-500, and Cartalax were discussed for joints, cartilage, and tissue repair.

(12:44) Using GHK-Cu and localized applications to support recovery and lagging muscle groups.

(17:23) The difference between IGF-1 LR3 for nutrient partitioning and IGF-1 DES for localized muscle signaling.

(20:16) BAM-15, yohimbine, SR-9011, and SLU-PP-332 for stubborn and localized body fat.

(28:01) Transdermal Noopept, intranasal NAD, Selank, and Semax for cognitive performance.

(36:16) Epitalon, delivery methods, pineal support, sleep, and the risks of excessive dosing.

(41:31) SANA/MBD-1, Tesamorelin, and growth hormone for fat mobilization and localized fat reduction.

Stay through the end for my TL;DR breakdown, where I condense the major compounds, their discussed applications, and the most important cautions into one final recap.

This conversation is for educational purposes only. Many compounds discussed are experimental, investigational, or require medical supervision.

To receive my free book, A Guide to Biohacking, leave an honest review on the platform where you listen to the podcast, then email a screenshot to info@krisgethin.com.

Find More From Kris Gethin

Website: krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin/

YouTube: youtube.com/krisgethin

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Find Out More About Alex Kikel

Website: theprepcoach.com/

Instagram:@alex_kikel

YouTube: @alexkikelTPC

TPC Army: skool.com/tpcarmy/about

Resources

Kris's preferred peps: www.novaprimelabs.com (use code KRIS15)

Join Kris's peptide education community: www.biohackedaf.com

Transdermal patches: https://parabolicresearchco.com/?ref=kris10 (use code KRIS10)

Why do we overeat—even when we know better?

In this solo episode, Kris Gethin explores the psychology behind overeating and why willpower alone is rarely the answer. From emotional triggers and stress eating to nutrient deficiencies and eating too quickly, Kris breaks down the hidden factors that drive cravings and offers practical strategies to regain control.

You'll learn how to identify your personal eating patterns, build habits that naturally reduce overeating, and create an environment that supports long-term success. Whether your goal is fat loss, better health, or simply developing a healthier relationship with food, this episode provides actionable tools you can start using today.

• Why understanding your triggers is the first step to changing your habits

• How stress, emotions, and environment influence overeating

• The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger

• Why nutrient-dense foods help reduce cravings naturally

• The role of healthy fats and fiber in improving satiety

• How eating too quickly leads to consuming more calories

• Simple techniques to slow down your meals and eat more mindfully

• Why hydration and electrolytes can impact appetite regulation

• Practical strategies to create sustainable eating habits without relying on willpower

00:00 – Introduction 02:18 – Why we overeat: understanding the psychology 07:45 – Identifying your personal triggers 13:12 – Emotional eating vs. true hunger 19:08 – Why undernourishment drives cravings 25:41 – The importance of healthy fats and fiber 31:27 – Eating slower and recognizing fullness cues 38:16 – Mindful eating techniques that actually work 44:09 – Hydration, electrolytes, and appetite control 49:52 – Building lasting habits for long-term success

• Lasting change starts with awareness, not restriction.

• Overeating is often driven by emotional, environmental, or nutritional factors—not simply a lack of discipline.

• Slowing down your meals allows your body's natural satiety signals to catch up.

• Prioritizing whole, nutrient-dense foods can significantly reduce cravings.

• Small, consistent changes create sustainable results over time.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from building a healthier relationship with food.

To apply to 1-on-1 coaching with Kris, email hello@krisgethincoaching.com

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What if optimizing your health isn't just about training, nutrition, supplements, and sleep—but about the trillions of microorganisms living within and around you?

In this episode, Kris sits down with Dr. Zach Bush to explore the microbiome and its potential influence on everything from digestion and brain function to hormones, athletic performance, recovery, and longevity.

Dr. Bush shares how his career evolved from conventional endocrinology into microbiome and environmental health research, and why he believes many of the health challenges we face today cannot be separated from the health of our soil, food systems, and environment.

They discuss the impact of modern agriculture, antibiotics, glyphosate, declining nutrient density, and environmental exposures on the microbiome, along with practical ways to support greater microbial diversity and resilience.

The conversation also explores the gut-brain axis, intermittent fasting, regenerative agriculture, and Dr. Bush's work developing Restore, including his theory that microbial communication may play a much larger role in human health and longevity than we currently understand.

• Why Dr. Zach Bush left conventional endocrinology to study the microbiome

• How soil health and modern agriculture may influence human health and nutrition

• What antibiotics, glyphosate, and environmental exposures can do to microbial diversity

• The gut-brain connection and its relationship with mood, cognition, hormones, and neurological health

• Why gut integrity and microbial diversity may matter for athletic performance and recovery

• How modern farming practices have changed the nutritional landscape of our food

• Intermittent fasting and the potential benefits of giving the gut time to repair

• Why different people can respond very differently to the same foods and diets

• The connection between our environment and microbiome resilience

• Regenerative agriculture and rebuilding healthier soil ecosystems

• The science and thinking behind Restore and microbial communication

• How supporting the microbiome could influence resilience, healthspan, and longevity

00:00 – Why microbiome health matters for fitness, health, and longevity 02:12 – Dr. Zach Bush's journey from endocrinology to microbiome research 05:12 – How chemicals, pollutants, and our environment may influence human health 06:57 – The gut-brain axis: microbiome, mental health, and neurochemistry 09:36 – Has modern agriculture changed the nutrient density of our food? 12:24 – Antibiotics, glyphosate, microbiome diversity, and gut integrity 15:41 – Inflammation, gut barrier function, and athletic performance 18:36 – What animal agriculture can teach us about the microbiome and performance 20:27 – Gut health, testosterone, growth hormone, and neurochemicals 22:33 – Organic food, dietary diversity, and finding what works for the individual 26:06 – Intermittent fasting, gut repair, and hormonal health 29:24 – Why there is no universal "perfect diet" for the microbiome 33:03 – How your environment shapes microbiome resilience 36:25 – Supporting microbial diversity through food, lifestyle, and environment 41:15 – Microbial communication and its potential role in chronic disease 45:50 – Soil health, regenerative agriculture, and the future of human health 50:29 – Restore: the formulation, research, and theory behind it 56:28 – Cellular repair, resilience, and longevity 1:03:25 – "Cellular Wi-Fi": understanding microbial communication 1:08:00 – Travel, environmental exposures, and supporting the microbiome 1:10:50 – The bigger picture: restoring the health of our soil, microbiome, and future generations

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Bryan Johnson's recent autoimmune diagnosis has sparked an important conversation throughout the biohacking community. In this episode, Kris Gethin explores what this moment means—not as a criticism of Bryan's dedication, but as an opportunity to ask bigger questions about health, longevity, and the limits of optimization.

Kris discusses the difference between collecting health data and creating true health, why modern lifestyles often disconnect us from our biological foundations, and how factors like sunlight, movement, grounding, nutrition, and resilience may matter more than endlessly stacking interventions.

This episode is a reminder that while technology can be an incredible tool, it should support our biology—not replace it. Ultimately, longevity may depend less on eliminating every risk and more on working with the way humans were designed to live.

• What Bryan Johnson's autoimmune diagnosis means for the future of biohacking
• Why more health data doesn't always translate to better health
• The difference between optimizing biomarkers and optimizing human biology
• How modern indoor living affects health, resilience, and longevity
• Why sunlight, movement, grounding, and nature remain foundational
• Animal-based nutrition vs. plant-based diets for performance and healthy aging
• The importance of preserving muscle as we age
• EMF exposure: what we know, what we don't, and practical ways to reduce it
• Why resilience—not eliminating every challenge—is essential for long-term health
• The role of humility, curiosity, and evolving with new scientific evidence

00:00 – Bryan Johnson's autoimmune diagnosis and why it matters 00:23 – The dedication behind modern biohacking 00:50 – Are we pursuing optimization at the expense of biology? 01:17 – Did lifestyle cause the autoimmune condition? 01:46 – Respecting pioneers while continuing to ask questions 02:14 – The difference between tracking health and creating health 02:42 – When technology becomes overcomplication 03:12 – The environment humans were designed for 03:41 – Using technology to support biology—not replace it 04:10 – Why sunlight, movement, and circadian rhythms matter 04:36 – The health costs of modern indoor living 05:03 – Building resilience instead of avoiding every challenge 05:33 – Adaptation as a cornerstone of longevity 05:59 – Animal protein vs. plant-based nutrition 06:27 – Nutrient density and healthy aging 06:55 – Why muscle is one of the greatest predictors of longevity 07:23 – Respecting Bryan Johnson's discipline and consistency 07:52 – The physiological case for animal-based nutrition 08:21 – Personal lessons on maintaining muscle with age 08:50 – Sunlight's role in hormones and circadian health 09:17 – Grounding and reconnecting with nature 09:46 – What we currently know about EMF exposure 10:12 – Practical ways to reduce unnecessary EMF exposure 10:42 – Redefining optimization through simplicity 11:11 – Why resilience is built—not manufactured 11:38 – The downside of chasing certainty through endless interventions 12:06 – The tendency to overcomplicate health 12:36 – How nature helps regulate the nervous system 13:02 – Reinforcing biology with technology 13:30 – The importance of natural environmental inputs 13:56 – The complexity of human biology 14:23 – Balancing risk with resilience 14:49 – Letting go of outdated beliefs 15:19 – How reputation and business can influence health messaging 15:48 – The importance of transparency and humility in science 16:14 – Evolving as evidence evolves 16:40 – Staying curious instead of becoming attached to methods 17:06 – The biggest lesson from Bryan Johnson's journey 17:35 – Why wealth and technology can't override biology 17:59 – Understanding nature instead of trying to conquer it 18:27 – Measuring success beyond biomarkers 18:52 – Asking better questions about health and longevity 19:23 – The future of biohacking: science, humility, and biological principles 19:52 – Building health on timeless foundations 20:21 – Closing thoughts

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Kris Gethin shares insights on fitness, biohacking, the challenges of content creation, and personal experiences from recent travels. This episode offers practical advice on training, nutrition, and navigating the complex world of health supplements and social media.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and studio setup 00:37 New energy drink and market challenges 01:18 Kris Gethin's approach to cardio and the Carol Bike 02:13 Research-backed benefits of Rehit protocol 03:38 Recent travels and seminars in India and UK 05:06 Family, work, and managing distractions 06:27 Dealing with Airbnb and property management 08:22 Workout routines during travel and discipline 09:24 Sleep vs. workout dilemma 10:49 Supplements for mental and physical performance 12:15 Handling fatigue and overtraining 13:37 Client accountability and motivation 14:46 Formulating personalized training plans 17:08 Body composition and fat loss strategies 19:53 Muscle building and body transformation 22:45 Challenges in supplement industry and product launches 24:41 Community building and education in biohacking 27:59 The importance of medical guidance and diagnostics 30:48 The impact of GLP-1 and lifestyle on health 33:39 The future of biohacking and longevity 36:57 Reflections on personal growth and industry challenges 44:44 New product developments and success stories 50:33 Final thoughts and upcoming projects

Resources

Nova Prime Labs - Peptides and Oral Bioregulators - https://novaprimalabs.com/ Biohackedaf.com - Community and Education Platform - https://biohacktaf.com/ Unmatched Supps - Sports Performance Supplements - https://unmatchedsupps.com Biostack Labs - Anti-aging and Longevity Supplements - https://biostacklabs.com

Understanding Oral Bioregulators: A Deep Dive

In the world of health supplements, oral bioregulators are emerging as a significant topic of discussion, yet many remain unaware of their potential benefits and applications. In this episode, we'll explore what oral bioregulators are, how they function, and why they might be a game-changer in your health regimen.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context 02:26 Understanding Oral Peptide Bioregulators 09:25 Prostate Health and Bioregulators 13:34 Eye Health and Retinal Support 16:53 Kidney Function and Bioregulators 20:33 Liver Health and Detoxification 23:58 Cartilage Repair and Joint Health 24:50 Understanding SLU PP332 and Its Role 27:35 Quality and Sourcing of Bioregulators 28:58 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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Biohacking has become the new status symbol. Everyone wants the chamber, the wearable, the peptide, the IV, the stem cells, the red light, and the expensive recovery tool. But there is a problem most people do not want to admit: the body may not respond to the expensive stuff if the foundation underneath it is weak.

In this episode, I'm talking about the part of biohacking that does not look impressive online but changes how well everything else works. The part people skip before they spend thousands trying to fix their energy, sleep, recovery, hormones, body composition, inflammation, focus, and health span. It is not that advanced tools have no place. It is that your body has to be in a position to use them.

I also share where advanced biohacking tools fit into my own routine, and why I think the order matters. If you have been chasing the newest longevity tool, tracking every metric, or wondering why you still do not feel the way you want to feel, this episode will make you rethink what actually makes biohacking work.

What's Discussed:

(00:04) Why the most expensive biohacks can still miss the real problem.

(02:26) What people are really trying to buy when they chase better energy, sleep, recovery, and health span.

(04:48) The lifestyle gaps no device, compound, clinic, or recovery tool can cover for you.

(06:31) The free layer of biohacking most people underestimate.

(08:08) Why the body needs the right foundation before advanced tools work well.

(15:30) The fat-loss and health-span mistake that can leave people lighter but weaker.

(23:42) How to use data, recovery tech, supplements, and advanced tools without turning them into expensive entertainment.

If you want my free book, A Guide to Biohacking, leave an honest review on the platform where you listen to this podcast, then email a screenshot to info@krisgethin.com.

Find more from Kris Gethin:

Website: krisgethin.com/

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YouTube: youtube.com/krisgethin

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Resources Referenced in This Episode:

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• BPC-157

• TB-500

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• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Kris Gethin explores the use of melanotan, a peptide that stimulates melanin production, as a healthier alternative to traditional tanning methods. He discusses its benefits for skin health, appearance, confidence, and long-term skin protection, emphasizing research perspectives and safety considerations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kris Gethin's Personal Tanning Experience

01:22 What is Melanotan and Its Historical Use

03:41 Visual Benefits of a Darker Skin Tone

05:38 Health Risks of Tanning Beds and Overexposure

07:32 Pre-Holiday Skin Preparation with Melanotan

08:52 Reduced Sun Exposure and Skin Aging

10:12 Confidence and Aesthetic Benefits of Tanning

11:39 Research and Protective Aspects of Melanotan

13:03 Supporting Skin Health from Within

14:25 Long-Term Skin Protection and Aging Prevention

15:49 Building a Complete Skin Care Strategy

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Discover the science behind Tesamorelin, a research peptide targeting visceral fat and promoting health span. Kris Gethin breaks down its mechanisms, research findings, and implications for fat distribution and longevity.

• Tesamorelin is a synthetic analog of growth hormone release hormone (GHRH), stimulating the pituitary to release endogenous growth hormone rather than supplying synthetic GH.
• It primarily targets deep visceral fat, especially around organs, instead of just superficial subcutaneous fat.
• Visceral fat is linked to metabolic diseases, inflammation, insulin resistance, and overall aging; reducing it can extend health span.
• Research shows Tesamorelin reduces visceral fat by approximately 14-18% over 26 weeks without significant weight change.
• Unlike appetite suppressants like GLP-1 agents, Tesamorelin is considered weight-neutral, aiming for fat redistribution rather than broad weight loss.
• The effects on body composition include improved fat distribution, preservation of lean mass, and healthier metabolic markers.
• It can influence glucose tolerance and may cause fluid retention, joint pain, or injection site reactions, especially in older or metabolic-compromised individuals.
• Optimizing lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, and stress management is crucial, as environment impacts visceral fat accumulation.
• Measuring waist circumference, visceral fat via imaging, blood markers, and metabolic health indicators are essential for tracking progress.
• Use of peptides like Tesamorelin should be under medical supervision within a broader health and lifestyle strategy.

00:00 - Introduction to Kris Gethin and peptide content channels 00:27 - What is Tesamorelin and its clinical relevance 00:56 - Mechanism: GHRH analog stimulating growth hormone release 01:23 - Differentiating Tesamorelin from other peptides and its origin 01:50 - Impact on visceral and liver fat, and fat loss models 02:20 - Growth hormone axis and visceral fat interaction 02:44 - Education disclaimer and medical considerations 03:14 - Historical context: HIV-related lipodystrophy and fat redistribution 04:12 - Visceral vs subcutaneous fat differences 04:42 - Psychological and health impacts of visceral fat 05:10 - How Tesamorelin targets internal fat and body composition 05:37 - Fat loss measurement—imaging and metabolic markers 06:06 - Clinical trial outcomes: visceral fat reduction statistics 06:33 - Fat redistribution versus scale weight changes 07:00 - Growth hormone effects on adipose tissue and fat mobilization 07:29 - Localized fat loss and research evidence 07:58 - Impact on organs around visceral fat 08:24 - Clinical trial insights on visceral fat change over 26 weeks 08:53 - Quantitative results: visceral fat reduction percentages 09:21 - Fat loss success indicators: visceral fat, waist size, metabolics 09:49 - Why weight-neutral interventions are vital for health span 10:18 - Visceral fat's role in metabolic aging and liver health 10:45 - External factors influencing visceral fat and lifestyle importance 11:15 - Liver fat, insulin resistance, and metabolic health 11:45 - Impact on HIV-associated liver issues and relevance to non-HIV populations 12:14 - Liver fat's role in glucose regulation and overall health 12:42 - The importance of measuring internal fat and metabolic health 13:10 - How lifestyle interacts with peptide effects and fat storage 13:38 - The complex role of growth hormone and IGF-1 in body health 14:06 - Risks, side effects, and precautions with Tesamorelin 14:36 - The importance of medical oversight and blood work monitoring 15:06 - Peptides as part of broader lifestyle strategies 15:35 - Influence of environment and lifestyle on visceral fat 16:04 - The significance of fat distribution for health and appearance 16:33 - Misconceptions: fat loss vs fat redistribution and muscle preservation 17:02 - The balance of growth hormone signaling and metabolic risks 17:31 - Regulating GH pathways for optimal health outcomes 18:00 - Side effects: fluid retention, joint pain, sleep issues 18:29 - Medical considerations: conditions requiring caution 18:58 - The impact of growth hormone on glucose metabolism 19:27 - Reversibility: why maintaining lifestyle is key to permanence 19:54 - The importance of measuring progress with tools beyond the scale 20:22 - Integrating blood tests, imaging, and lifestyle logs 20:49 - Systemic approach: nutrition, training, stress, sleep 21:18 - Visceral fat as a reflection of metabolic health 21:46 - Peptides as lifestyle adjuncts, not standalone solutions 22:16 - Why deep visceral fat should be prioritized for health risk reduction 22:46 - Visuals of fat distribution and fat loss versus muscle depletion 23:15 - Peptides' role in health span, not just aesthetics 23:44 - Comparing Tesamorelin with traditional growth hormone therapies 24:12 - Muscle gain limitations and realistic expectations 24:39 - Peptides as tools for fat and metabolic health, not muscle building 25:09 - Broader issues: environment, lifestyle, and societal factors in obesity 25:38 - The importance of healthy habits for lasting results 26:05 - Changing environment to sustain fat loss gains 26:33 - Focus on targeted fat loss and biological change over scale weight 27:01 - Practical advice: measure waist, blood markers, and lifestyle factors 27:31 - Summary: deep visceral fat as a sign of aging; the role of Tesamorelin 27:59 - Trusted peptide suppliers and quality control 28:28 - Final thoughts and encouragement for responsible research and use

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Most people think they know what they're eating because they read the label.

Grass-fed. Organic. High protein. Product of the USA. Low calorie. Clean ingredients.

But that label is the end of the story, not the beginning.

The beginning is the soil. The animal. The feed. The farm. The chemicals. The confinement. The way the food was raised, processed, mixed, marketed, and sold before it ever reached your plate.

And that's where a lot of people are getting fooled.

In this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast, I sit down with Will Harris, fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, to break down what most people never see about the food system. We talk about why industrial food became built around cheapness, volume, and taste, why regenerative farming is the opposite of that model, and why knowing your farmer may tell you more than any label ever could.

Will Harris is the fourth-generation owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. After decades in industrial cattle farming, he rebuilt the farm into a regenerative, multi-species operation focused on soil health, animal welfare, nutrient-dense food, and restoring local food systems.

What's Discussed:

(03:50) How White Oak Pastures became a fourth-generation family farm.

(07:27) Why Will walked away from the industrial farming model he was trained in.

(09:22) How regenerative farming changed his soil organic matter from 0.5% to 5.5%.

(13:40) Why modern food became built around cheapness, volume, and taste.

(19:23) What "Product of the USA" labeling actually meant for years.

(23:28) What most people don't know about supermarket ground beef.

(44:19) Why real animal welfare includes instinctive behavior, not just food and water.

Listen to this episode if you want to understand what's really behind your food, why the source matters, and why the farmer behind the product may be just as important as the label on the package.

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Resources Referenced in This Episode:

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• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartalax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

In this episode, Kris Gethin discusses the science and practical application of peptides like the Wolverine stack, GHKCU, TB 500, and others for tissue repair, skin health, gut integrity, and injury recovery. Whether you're an athlete or interested in longevity, learn how these peptides support regeneration and how to approach their use responsibly.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to peptides and tissue repair strategies

00:27 - Kris on authenticity and setup behind the scenes

0:54 - Overview of the Wolverine stack (BPC 157 + TB 500)

1:24 - Benefits of peptides for skin, ligaments, gut, and recovery

1:51 - Deep dive into the glow stack (GHKCU for skin, hair, tissue)

2:17 - The CLO stack (inflammation and gut health, KPV)

2:47 - Understanding nerve impingement and inflammation support

3:15 - The tissue support pathway and target tissues

4:14 - Effects of training, aging, and lifestyle on tissue repair

5:42 - Why peptide stacks are popular for faster recovery

6:09 - How peptides support weak links in connective tissue

7:04 - BPC 157: mechanisms, benefits, and healing processes

7:32 - Tendon repair, fibroblast activity, and the importance of movement

8:56 - TB 500's systemic role in cell migration and wound healing

13:36 - GHKCU's role in skin, collagen, elastin, and anti-aging

15:02 - Skin health, aging factors, and topical applications

16:00 - Supporting scalp and hair health with peptides and lifestyle

17:25 - The KPV peptide and inflammation control in the CLO stack

19:17 - Using peptides during injury and rehab for real-world results

20:40 - Avoiding reckless peptide use and the importance of supporting factors

21:38 - Combining peptides with diet, amino acids, and sleep for optimal repair

22:35 - The impact of blood sugar control, muscle, and aging

23:34 - The importance of hormonal health and blood work before peptides

24:03 - Sourcing quality peptides: purity, sterility, and brand trust

25:26 - Layers of repair strategy: signals, substrates, load/load management

26:25 - Supporting hair, scalp, and skin with peptides, diet, and diagnostics

27:21 - Gut health and lab testing for comprehensive recovery

28:11 - Disciplinary lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and environment for best results

29:10 - Kris' resources and community at biohackedaf.com for education and support

RESOURCES

• Nova Prime Labs – High-quality peptides tested for purity and sterility
• Biohacked AF – Education, courses, community for peptide and biohacking insights

CONNECT

• Kris Gethin: Instagram

In this episode I discuss the science and potential of the peptide epitalon in anti-aging, focusing on its effects on circadian rhythms, telomere length, and cellular health. I emphasize a disciplined, holistic approach to longevity and clarifies the current scientific understanding and limitations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Epitalon and Anti-Aging 01:20 Understanding Epitalon's Mechanisms03:41 Telomere Biology and Aging05:54 Oxidative Stress and Anti-Aging 07:48 Practical Applications of Epitalon10:15 Integrating Epitalon into a Longevity Strategy 12:11 MOTC: A Complementary Peptide 14:04 Mapping Anti-Aging Strategies15:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/ Epitalon research papers - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12705294/ Telomerase activation studies - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26227894/ Mitochondrial peptides and aging - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31964494/

Preferred Pep Products

www.novaprimelabs.com **Join my new platform where I have Peptide courses, article and a community where we talk about all things peptides and longevity: www.biohackedaf.com**

In this episode of The Kris Gethin podcast, Kris discusses the alarming decline in men's testosterone levels and fertility due to environmental factors, particularly focusing on endocrine disruptors found in plastics, food packaging, personal care products, and more. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these chemicals affect male health and offers practical advice on reducing exposure to these harmful substances. Kris also highlights the role of lifestyle choices, such as sleep and alcohol consumption, in maintaining hormonal balance and overall well-being.

What's discussed:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Upcoming Events 01:20 The Chemical War on Men: An Overview 05:31 Endocrine Disruptors and Their Impact on Male Health 10:19 Food Packaging and Its Hidden Dangers 15:06 Personal Care Products and Hormonal Health 18:58 Water Quality: Tap vs. Bottled 20:52 Microplastics and Their Effects on Reproductive Health 23:40 The Importance of Sleep and Lifestyle Choices 29:48 Alcohol, Cannabis, and Their Impact on Testosterone 32:34 Environmental Factors: Air Pollution and Pesticides 35:56 Practical Steps to Reduce Chemical Exposure

This episode is packed with actionable advice alongside the science, so whether you're looking to optimise your health or simply understand what's working against you, this is essential listening.

Find more from Kris:

Website: www.krisgethin.com

Instagram: @krisgethin

YouTube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Air Filter Brand: Jaspr Link: https://jaspr.co/ Code: KRIS

Infrared Sauna Brand: Heal with Heat Contact: sage@HealwithHeat.com or jen@HealwithHeat.com Phone: 800-317-5070 Website: www.HealwithHeat.com

EMF Blocking Clothing and Gear Brand: Defender Shield Link: https://defendershield.com/ Code: KRISGETHIN

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) www.unmatchedsupps.com

Most people believe that mental toughness is built in extreme moments, in war zones, in crisis, in rock bottom. But what this conversation reveals is that it is actually built in the smallest decisions of the most ordinary days, and that every time you negotiate with discomfort, skip the hard thing, and choose the easier path, you are not resting. You are rehearsing surrender.

In this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast, I sit down with Paul Rees for a conversation that will stay with you long after you finish listening and completely change how you think about the challenges you face every single day. Walk away understanding that the soft life being sold to you right now is not comfort. It is the slow erosion of everything that makes you capable of handling what actually matters.

Paul Rees is a decorated British Army veteran who served five operational tours including Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Iraq, holds a Master's degree in counterterrorism from St. Andrews University, and is a 1988 Taekwondo world champion and third dan black belt. He spent years operating as a counter-terrorism expert in Libya under a bounty placed on his head by Muammar Gaddafi, surviving captivity, torture, and circumstances that most people will never come close to imagining, making him one of the most uniquely qualified people alive to speak about what the human mind is capable of enduring and rebuilding from.

What's discussed:

• (28:32) A voice told him to get out of the vehicle seconds before a RPG went through the seat he was sitting in.

• (35:04) What actually keeps your mind from breaking when your body has nothing left.

• (46:39) How he escaped captivity with one arm destroyed, weeks of torture behind him, and nothing but an AK and a decision.

• (48:37) Why the men who survive the unsurvivable all have one thing in common and how to build it before you need it.

• (53:11) Why comfort is not rest. It is rehearsed surrender. And why that matters more than most people realize.

• (01:02:44) Why your body will quit long before your mind ever will and what that means for every hard thing you are avoiding right now.

• (01:09:24) What gratitude actually looks like when you have genuinely had nothing and how that reframes every complaint you have ever made.

Listen to this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast and walk away with a completely different relationship to the discomfort, the hard mornings, the boring meals, and the challenges you have been negotiating with, because after hearing what Paul Rees has been through and rebuilt from, none of those things are ever going to feel the same again.

Find more from Kris:

Website: www.krisgethin.com

Instagram: @krisgethin

YouTube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Find more about Paul Rees: Instagram: @the_rebel_reverend/

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) www.unmatchedsupps.com

Most men over 40 think that slowing down, losing muscle, and gaining fat is just what aging does to them. But I am 52 with a biological age of 20, and I am here to tell you that age is not your problem. The excuses, the poor sleep, the sloppy programming, and the blind faith in stimulants and shortcuts are.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down the exact training, nutrition, sleep, supplementation, and recovery principles that have allowed me to outperform most men half my age. Walk away from this episode finally understanding what is actually keeping you stuck, what to fix first, and what it genuinely takes to build muscle, stay lean, and perform at your best after 40.

What's Discussed:

(3:26) The real reasons men fall off after 40 and none of them are biological.

(4:45) Four focused sessions versus six sloppy ones and which one actually builds muscle.

(6:19) Cardio and muscle after 40 and what the research actually says about concurrent training.

(11:35) How much protein you actually need per meal to maximize muscle protein synthesis after 40.

(16:13) One night of bad sleep reduces testosterone by 24% and muscle protein synthesis by 18%.

(25:31) Creatine after 40 and its growing role in both muscle and cognitive performance.

(27:27) Paraxanthine versus caffeine and what actually happens when you make the switch.

(32:00) Peptides, hormones, and when advanced therapies are actually earned

Listen to this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast and finally understand what is actually standing between you and the best version of yourself after 40. Because it was never your age.

Find more from Kris: Website: www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin/

Youtube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris
• Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) ​​www.unmatchedsupps.com

If you are Indian and you have been going to the gym for months or even years, avoiding the biryani at family dinners, telling your coach you are being consistent, and still cannot figure out why your physique is not changing, I know that it could feel demoralizing. And the story you might have told yourself when that happens, that it is your genetics, culture, schedule, family pressure, or your environment keeping them stuck, feels completely justified. But the real reason is almost never any of those things. But after 16 years of training some of India's biggest Bollywood stars and coaching thousands of Indian clients around the world, I can tell you the real reason is almost never any of those things.

In this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast, I make the case that the real barrier to a world class physique has nothing to do with where you are from or what life throws at you and everything to do with the standard you hold yourself to when nobody is watching. If you have been going through the motions and calling it effort, this episode is going to hit differently.

What's Discussed:

• (2:19) Why excuses, comfort, and low standards are sabotaging results more than genetics ever could

• (4:37) Why the same program delivers completely different results depending on who executes it

• (9:10) Why people would rather believe failure is built into their blood than built into their behavior

• (11:34) The difference between exercising and training and why only one builds a physique

• (13:50) Why soreness is being misread as a warning sign instead of a sign of adaptation

• (16:05) How cultural environments that normalize excuses quietly keep people mediocre

• (20:46) Why low protein intake and carb heavy diets are undermining muscle building before training even begins

• (25:33) Why late night phone use and poor sleep are sabotaging recovery, cravings, and consistency all at once

• (32:43) The identity shift that separates people who transform from people who stay the same

Listen to this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast and finally understand why the body you want is not out of reach. It is just out of your current standard.

I will be in India in June. Click the link below to sign up and be the first to find out the dates and locations. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSm1wTyN0rwSEmpcbkTEMXeF2y7iHDQ5G35gxqlfu-N2V-wQ/viewform

I will also be speaking at these events:

• Beyond Conference: Use code KRISG400 for $400 off all tickets at beyondconference.com

• Ultimate Wellness Miami: https://www.ultimatewellness.miami/#anchors-mj9i05v01

Apply for online one-on-one coaching with Kris: hello@krisgethincoaching.com

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) https://biostacklabs.com/kris

Most serious lifters treat cardio like the enemy, something that eats muscle, kills strength, and belongs in a different sport entirely. What they are missing is that the tool is not the problem, and avoiding it completely is quietly costing them their recovery, their longevity, and the very gains they are trying to protect.

In this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down why the lifters who skip cardio entirely are not protecting their gains, they are quietly sabotaging them. I also get into why doing cardio every single day is one of the main reasons I can train five days a week and still recover, why the way most people try to get lean is the fastest way to end up smaller and weaker, and what actually separates the lifters who stay strong and athletic into their 50s from the ones who do not.

What's Discussed:

• (0:01) Why cardio gets blamed for killing gains when the real problem is almost always the plan.

• (2:26) Why your aerobic engine is your recovery system between sets, not just a tool for endurance athletes.

• (4:46) How to know if you are actually in zone two without any gadgets or guesswork.

• (6:02) Why the interference effect is not the law of physics most lifters treat it as.

• (8:08) Why zone two makes you leaner without shrinking you.

• (11:49) The best time to do zone two relative to your lifting sessions.

• (14:14) Why some lifters feel smaller when they add cardio and exactly how to fix it.

• (16:32) Why zone two becomes non-negotiable once you are in your 40s and 50s.

• (20:05) The five rules for adding zone two without disrupting your training or your size.

If you have ever blamed cardio for a bad training block, this episode will change how you think about it permanently.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: @krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Most people chasing fat loss are locked in on calories, macros, and training splits while completely ignoring one of the most aggressive metabolic disruptors in their life - the phone they keep glued to their hand from the moment they wake up to the moment they try to sleep. Your phone is not just a distraction. It is actively interfering with your circadian rhythm, degrading your sleep quality, spiking your stress hormones, and creating the exact internal environment where fat gain becomes easier and fat loss becomes harder.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down exactly how your phone is quietly working against your body composition, your discipline, and your recovery in ways most people never connect back to the device in their hand. If you have been doing everything right and still not getting the results you should, this episode will change where you start looking for the problem.

What's Discussed:

• (0:00) Why your phone is one of the most aggressive disruptors of your metabolism that nobody is talking about.

• (2:23) How artificial light from your phone delays melatonin and destroys sleep quality and structure.

• (4:43) Why phone conditioning keeps your brain in a semi-alert state that follows you into sleep and wrecks your recovery.

• (7:02) How disrupted sleep tanks insulin sensitivity, spikes hunger hormones, and drives fat storage the next day.

• (7:37) Why the same brain conditioned to check your phone all day is the brain that fails at discipline, delayed gratification, and sticking to a plan.

• (9:21) Why airplane mode is not enough and what EMF exposure at night is doing to your recovery environment.

• (10:30) The tools Kris personally uses including Brick and Opal to build structure and break the habit loop.

• (11:44) The exact daily protocol to fix this starting tonight without changing your diet or adding a supplement.

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Aging is usually framed as a genetics problem, a hormone problem, or something medicine will handle later. But the real issue is that most people are not dying because the clock ran out. They are losing strength, muscle, and physical reserve year by year until one illness, one fall, or one short stretch of inactivity exposes how little capacity they have left.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down why muscle may be the most overlooked form of protection you have against aging, what strength is actually telling you about your future, and why the difference between staying capable and becoming dependent often starts years before the crisis ever happens.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why aging is not a clock problem but a capacity problem

(01:03) How strength and muscle density predict resilience better than appearance or perceived activity

(02:10) Why inactivity, illness, and hospitalization accelerate physical decline

(03:15) How Kris's father's ICU recovery reinforced the importance of muscle reserve

(04:28) Why falls are often a strength and force-production problem, not just bad luck

(05:30) How Kris's mother helped his grandmother recover and stay independent

(06:47) Why bone density, balance, and daily function all depend on resistance and load

(08:05) How assisted living is often the endpoint of accumulated physical decline

(09:12) Why resistance training is protection, not danger, as you age

(10:20) How muscle supports recovery, independence, and long-term resilience

(12:02) Why fragility is prevented by action, not caution

(13:12) Why daily physical choices determine whether you preserve capacity or decay

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Caffeine is so normal in training culture that nobody questions it anymore. But the shock is this: the same stimulant you're using to "perform" can be cutting blood flow, drying you out, wrecking sleep quality, and pushing cortisol up while you chase a better physique.

If you're living on pre-workout and energy drinks, you might not be training with energy at all. You're training with stimulation, and the bill shows up later in recovery, muscle fullness, insulin sensitivity, and long-term performance.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I dismantled the science behind why caffeine is working against every goal you are training for and what the most disciplined athletes are actually doing instead.

What's Discussed: (00:01) Why I recorded this at the Arnold Classic and what I noticed about energy drink culture (01:08) Why caffeine is normalized and why most lifters think they "need it" (02:00) Adenosine explained, and how caffeine can reduce vasodilation and the pump (04:24) The diuretic effect and why dehydration changes performance inside the muscle cell (06:26) Sleep architecture, recovery, and why slow metabolizers get hit hardest (08:05) Cortisol, chronic stress load, and the muscle loss risk nobody talks about (09:55) Insulin sensitivity, nutrient partitioning, and why this matters for body comp (11:05) The stimulant dependency trap and how tolerance quietly escalates doses (13:00) Paraxanthine explained, and why I use it instead of caffeine (14:22) The real takeaway for performance, physique, and longevity

If you train hard and care about muscle, recovery, and longevity, but have never once questioned what your daily caffeine habit is actually doing to your body, this episode is required listening.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Most people training for performance, muscle, or body composition have been told that carbohydrates during training are unnecessary, counterproductive for fat loss, or only relevant for endurance athletes. But walk into the hotel rooms of the professional bodybuilders, UFC fighters, and motocross racers at the Arnold Classic and every single one of them is consuming carbohydrates mid-session, because when you understand how glycogen actually fuels high intensity output, the debate stops being a debate.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down the exact physiology behind why skipping intra-workout carbohydrates is quietly costing you performance, muscle, and recovery, and the specific formula I have been using and refining for 21 years to fix it.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Why this debate keeps confusing people, and what I saw at Arnold Classic

(02:21) Glycogen, glycolysis, and why high-intensity training runs on carbs

(04:45) Why intra-workout carbs can delay fatigue and help you finish as strong as you started

(07:08) The 4 things an intra-workout protocol should cover

(09:28) Key ingredients I use and what each one is doing physiologically

(11:47) Real-world examples across bodybuilding, UFC-style training, and high-output sports

(14:13) The practical takeaway, and what I am running next with my at-home trainer

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

How many times have you told yourself, "This week I'm going to be consistent," then two weeks later you're back at day one, annoyed at yourself like you are the problem? The truth is, most people do not fail because they lack discipline. They fail because the system they are using is working against them. The commute, the crowds, the gym hours, the intimidation, the waiting for equipment. Every one of those is a compounding friction point that quietly drains your compliance until skipping becomes easier than showing up.

In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I lay out the exact framework I am using to rebuild my physique from scratch, after months off training and stem cell treatment, entirely from home. No commercial gym. No excuses. Only a system that removes every reason you have ever used to skip a session, backed by the same behavioral science that explains why most training programs fail before week three.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why this 12-week at-home trainer is happening (and what people voted for)

(02:21) The real problem: friction disguised as "lack of discipline"

(03:10) Why lowering activation energy increases compliance

(03:55) Commute time and gym logistics as consistency killers

(04:10) Overstimulation, stress, and why home training can improve execution

(05:10) What this video trainer includes daily: training, cardio, meals, biohacks, travel disruptions

(05:55) Peptides and why I can go deeper inside my community

(08:00) Equipment, limitations, and how I'll show alternatives (including training around issues)

(09:16) Why people quit at home: distractions and blurred boundaries (and how to fix it)

(12:05) Nutrition, supplements, and the sustainability approach

(13:00) Recovery and biohacks: red light, cold exposure, vagal nerve tools, sleep optimization

(13:40) Travel reality: hotels, airports, and keeping the plan intact

(14:02) Expected outcomes: lean muscle, conditioning, resilience, metabolic flexibility

(16:15) How to access the 12-week video trainer

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

Fat loss does not fail because of weak discipline. It fails because the body does not feel safe enough to release stored energy. Long before macros, cardio, or meal timing matter, the nervous system decides whether energy will be mobilized or defended.

When sympathetic tone dominates through late nights, artificial light exposure, chronic stress, stimulant reliance, and inflammatory inputs, the body shifts into conservation mode. Cortisol rhythm flattens, insulin sensitivity declines, thyroid conversion slows, leptin signaling weakens, and fat storage becomes protective rather than optional.

In this episode, I break down why fat loss is governed by circadian alignment, mitochondrial efficiency, food quality, and autonomic balance. I explain how artificial sweeteners create metabolic prediction errors, how caffeine entrenches sympathetic dominance, why eating in a stressed state alters nutrient partitioning, and how sunlight, grounding, and predictable routines restore metabolic confidence.

I also explore inflammation, omega-3 to omega-6 balance, mitochondrial signaling, and the identity shift required to stop fighting biology and start working with it.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Fat loss is a nervous system decision, not a calorie equation (03:05) Sympathetic dominance, cortisol rhythm, and why the body defends fat (07:58) Eating under stress, digestion breakdown, and hidden inflammation (15:30) Artificial sweeteners, insulin prediction errors, and dopamine disruption (19:08) Caffeine, chronic cortisol elevation, and metabolic rigidity (20:55) Circadian rhythm, sunlight, and mitochondrial energy allocation (26:18) Inflammation, omega balance, and why food quality shifts outcomes (31:23) Identity alignment and creating an environment where fat loss is allowed.

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Unmatched Supps Code: KGC10 (10% off) Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Ra Optics Blue Light Blocking Glasses Code: GETHIN (15% off) Link: http://raoptics.com/gethin

Red Light Rising (red light therapy products) Code: GETHIN5 Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/

Lumaflex (localized red light therapy) Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off) Link: https://www.lumaflex.com/KrisGethin?sca_ref=4602702.myGSQTPeAr

Bahe Grounding Trainers Code: KRIS15 Link: https://bahe.co

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Injuries rarely fail to heal because the body is incapable. They fail because the healing sequence is interrupted. I see this constantly. People rest, the pain reduces, they feel better, and they assume the tissue has repaired. Then they return to training and it flares again. Healing does not happen through the absence of stress. It happens through the correct sequencing of inflammation, energy production, vascular integrity, and mechanical load.

In this episode, I break down the real biology of recovery. I explain why blood flow and mitochondrial output are foundational, how peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV act as precision signals rather than force, and why stacking without timing can create more chaos than progress. We also discuss bioregulators, red light, collagen synergy, and the final instruction that completes healing: intelligent load.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) The biggest lie about healing and why rest alone fails (07:15) The biology of recovery: inflammation, repair, and remodeling (16:34) Blood flow, movement, and why vascular integrity comes first (24:18) Peptide sequencing: BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV explained (35:10) Why stacking without timing creates fragile tissue (44:03) Bioregulators, cartilage, and restoring cellular identity (48:11) Mitochondria, red light, and the energy required for repair (57:18) Mechanical load as the final instruction for complete healing

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Red Light Therapy Brand: Red Light Rising Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/Code: GETHIN5

Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)

• Collagen

• BPC-157

• TB-500

• GHK-Cu

• KPV

• Cartilax

• Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

• Vesugen

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

Sleep is the most overlooked variable I see in people who train hard, eat well, and still feel stuck. Clients come to me wanting better programs, better supplements, better plans, but when sleep is short or broken, the body simply does not cooperate. It shifts into a defensive state, holds onto fat, and makes progress feel harder than it needs to be.

In this episode, I explain why sleep is the strongest predictor of fat loss, muscle retention, and long-term health. I walk through how poor sleep disrupts cortisol rhythm, worsens insulin sensitivity, blunts growth hormone release, and quietly works against even the best training and nutrition strategies.

We also talk about circadian rhythm, phone use, light exposure, caffeine, and why fixing sleep only at night rarely works. I share the same hierarchy I use with clients, starting with consistency and environment before touching supplements or advanced tools. If your results have stalled, this conversation will change how you think about recovery and progress.

What's Discussed:

(00:18) Why sleep is the first thing I fix with every client (05:05) How poor sleep shifts the body into fat storage and survival (10:02) Cortisol, insulin sensitivity, and why effort stops working (15:05) Circadian rhythm, light exposure, and modern sleep disruption (20:01) Why more cardio backfires when sleep is compromised (25:03) Caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and hidden metabolic stress (30:33) Creating a sleep environment that supports recovery and fat loss (35:23) Why supplements and peptides only work after sleep is fixed (44:56) The core takeaway: sleep decides whether the body lets fat go

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Thank you to our sponsors:

Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off)

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

• Unmatched Supps Longevity Sleep, pre-workout with paraxanthine Code: KGC10 https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

• Biostack Labs LineAct Plus https://biostacklabs.comIndia: https://trimlifestore.com

• RA Optics (Blue light blocking glasses) Code: GETHIN http://raoptics.com/gethin

• Red Light Rising (Red light therapy) Code: GETHIN5 https://redlightrising.co.uk/

• Bahe grounding shoes Code: KRIS15 https://bahe.co

• JASPR Air Purifier https://jaspr.co

• UBlockout blackout window shades

• Organic / non-toxic mattress (general reference)

• Weighted blanket

• Grounding sheets (general reference)

• EMF exposure reduction (general discussion, no specific product)

• Red light therapy device (general morning use, not brand-specific in episode)

Stem cells and regenerative medicine get talked about like they're magic. Fix the joint, fix the injury, get back to training. That mindset is exactly why so many people walk away disappointed or saying the treatment didn't work. I wanted to have a real conversation about what actually determines results once the procedure is over.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Scotty Nelson at CPI in Tijuana to talk about what most people misunderstand about recovery and timing after stem cell treatments. We get into why doing more too soon can work against you, why some people feel changes quickly while others don't, and how rushing the process quietly sabotages long-term healing.

We also talk about the difference between symptom relief and true tissue repair, why expectations matter more than people realize, and how mindset and environment influence outcomes just as much as the treatment itself. If you care about durability, performance, and staying active long term, this conversation will change how you think about recovery.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why "doing more" after treatment often backfires (05:42) Inside CPI and how regenerative medicine has evolved (11:30) Who stem cells actually help and who they are not for (18:55) The biggest recovery mistake after stem cell therapy (26:10) Why symptom relief is not the same as tissue healing (33:40) Recovery timelines, inflammation, and why patience matters (41:18) Stem cell dosing, viability, and misleading marketing claims (49:30) Longevity beyond joints: lungs, heart, brain, and resilience (56:45) Environment, mindset, and why healing fails without both (1:04:10) Where regenerative medicine is heading next

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Find more from Scotty Nelson:

https://www.instagram.com/scottyotm

https://cpistemcellpodcast.com/

https://cellularperformanceinstitute.com/

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Regenerative and medical treatments mentioned • Stem cell therapy (orthopedic and IV) • Hypoxic stem cells • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) • Wharton's jelly • Cord blood–derived products • Stem cell lysate • Growth factors • Exosomes (discussed and intentionally not used in their protocol) • IV stem cells • Penile stem cell injections (P-shot, discussed cautiously) • Facial stem cell injections • Scalp stem cell injections (hair)

Supportive and adjunct therapies mentioned • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) • IV ozone therapy • Myers' cocktail IV • Physical therapy

Aesthetic and skin treatments mentioned • Microdermabrasion • PRP facials • Morpheus8 (radiofrequency microneedling device)

Diagnostics and testing mentioned • MRI imaging • Echocardiogram • Large blood panels • Genetic testing • Biological age testing • Methylation testing • Horvath clock • Levine (PhenoAge) clock

Medications and medical references • Cortisol (as a drug reference) • Pain medications (general) • Asthma inhalers (Ventolin, Seretide, Beclomethasone mentioned historically)

After decades of training hard, competing, coaching, and living inside a high-intensity routine, you start to understand that discipline evolves. There comes a point where doing more is no longer the smartest decision, even when you are fully capable of it. In this episode, I explain why I am temporarily stepping away from resistance training as part of a structured stem cell recovery protocol, and why following that protocol matters more than ego, habit, or momentum.

I talk about restraint as a form of discipline, how recovery phases challenge identity, and why so many driven people struggle when visible progress disappears. We unpack what happens when you negotiate recovery, why biology always wins, and how competing stressors slow healing and longevity. I also share how I am approaching movement, sleep, stress regulation, and recovery with intention during this phase.

This conversation goes beyond bodybuilding. It applies to anyone learning when to slow down so they can keep going for decades.

What's Discussed:

(00:02) Why I'm temporarily stepping away from resistance training (01:11) How stem cell recovery protocols remove competing stressors (02:31) Discipline through restraint and long-term thinking (04:41) Why recovery phases challenge identity and confidence (06:21) Why negotiating recovery protocols undermines healing (08:10) How intentional movement supports recovery (10:27) Detaching self-worth from gym performance (16:23) Knowing when biology is asking for repair

Thank you to our sponsors:

Unmatched Supps: Natural support for training performance, hydration, and recovery without stimulants or artificial load. Used as a tool to support output while respecting stress and recovery balance. Go to https://www.unmatchedsupps.com and use KGC10 for 10% OFF.

Resources Referenced in This Episode

• CPI - Stem Cell Therapy (joints, spine, longevity support) Link: https://www.cellularperformanceinstitute.com

• IV Therapy Used to support longevity, DNA, telomeres, mitochondria, heart, kidneys, and liver

• GlycanAge Biological age and inflammation tracking via glycans Link: (code KRIS) https://glycanage.com

• Peptide Ebook by Kris Gethin (coming soon)

A completed peptides course and an upcoming foundational peptide guide, created to remove confusion, reduce misinformation, and give people a clear, practical understanding of how peptides work and when they make sense to use. It will be released soon. To be amongst the first to get this book, sign up for Kris's email list here: https://www.krisgethin.com/daily-gethin

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

After years of bodybuilding, coaching, and pushing my body to extremes, you start to see patterns you can't unsee. People chase fat loss harder and harder, slash calories, live on stimulants, and follow rigid nutrition rules that promise control and discipline. It works for a while. Then energy drops. Recovery slows. Hormones take a hit. Inflammation creeps up. And the cycle starts all over again.

In this episode, I break down eight nutrition mistakes I see repeatedly sabotaging health and long-term progress. We talk about extreme calorie deficits, processed protein overload, missing micronutrients, cutting fats, binge eating disguised as cheat days, bro science diets, stimulant dependence, and removing food groups without understanding individual biology. I explain how these habits impact thyroid function, hormones, gut health, brain chemistry, sleep, and biological aging.

If your goal is strength, resilience, and a body that still performs decades from now, this episode will challenge how you think about nutrition, discipline, and sustainability.

What's Discussed:

(00:37) Why extreme calorie deficits damage metabolism and hormones (03:56) The binge-restrict cycle and why the body starts expecting it (07:13) How processed protein foods quietly drive inflammation (09:02) Why ignoring micronutrients undermines gut and recovery health (10:09) The risks of cutting entire food groups without understanding biology (12:07) What I learned after testing vegan, keto, and restrictive diets (15:28) Cheat days vs refeeds and how binge eating rewires the brain (21:09) How stimulant dependence disrupts sleep and accelerates aging

Products Mentioned in This Episode:

Unmatched Supplements Code: KGC10 for 10% off Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Unmatched Outlier (pre-workout) Code: KGC10 for 10% off Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

BH2K (Be Harder 2 Kill) Code: KGC10 for 10% off Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Biostack Labs Glucose Disposal Agent (GDA) Affiliate relationship mentioned Link: https://biostacklabs.com

Carbon 60 Olive Oil (ESS60 / My Vital C) Code: GETHIN Link: https://www.myvitalc.com/gethin/

Paraxanthine

Continuous Glucose Monitor

Electrolyte Drink

Ice Bath / Cold Exposure

Grass-Fed Whey Isolate

Protein Bars

Processed Deli Meats and Sausages

Virgin Olive Oil (general, high-quality source)

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

After spending decades in bodybuilding, you start to notice patterns that are difficult to ignore. People who once looked indestructible begin to age faster than expected. Recovery slows. Energy drops. Joints ache. Hormones suffer. And yet the narrative persists that bodybuilding itself is the cause. From my experience, that conclusion misses the real issue.

In this episode, I explain why muscle, intensity, and hard training are not the problem. The real driver of accelerated aging is chronic stress without sufficient recovery. We look at how excessive volume, persistent inflammation, constant insulin stimulation, poor sleep, digestive strain, and psychological pressure quietly compound over time. I break down how the same training stimulus can be adaptive or degenerative depending on how well it is recovered from and integrated into life.

If you want strength, resilience, and longevity rather than short-term results, this episode will challenge how you think about effort, discipline, and recovery.

What's Discussed: (00:01) Why bodybuilding is often blamed for accelerated aging (01:45) What decades in the industry reveal about long-term outcomes (03:20) Why muscle and hard training are not the real problem (05:10) How chronic stress shifts the body from growth to survival (06:55) When inflammation stops being adaptive and starts aging you (08:40) Why training volume without recovery breaks hormonal health (10:25) How poor sleep and constant stimulation accelerate aging (14:05) Why aligning bodybuilding with biology protects muscle for life

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Products mentioned in this episode:

Red Light Therapy Red Light Rising – https://redlightrising.co.uk/ – GETHIN5 Lumaflex (localized red light therapy) – https://www.lumaflex.com/KrisGethin?sca_ref=4602702.myGSQTPeAr – KRISGETHIN

Molecular Hydrogen (Hydrogen Rich Water) Drink HRW – https://drinkhrw.com/pages/h2-in-sports – GETHIN

Carbon ESS60 (Carbon 60) ESS60 My Vital C – https://www.myvitalc.com/gethin/ – GETHIN

Grounding / Earthing Bahe Grounding Trainers – https://bahe.co – KRIS15

Glutathione

EBO2 Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy

Peptides

Injury has a way of exposing how people really think. For some, it becomes a reason to stop, spiral, and slowly detach from who they believe they are. For others, it becomes a moment of recalibration. After decades in this industry, I've learned that the injury itself is rarely the thing that derails progress. The mindset around it does far more damage than the tissue ever could.

In this episode, my wife Sunshine joins me to talk through this in real time, using her recent injury as the starting point for a much bigger conversation. We break down what actually matters when you're injured. How to separate pain from damage. Why movement, blood flow, and intelligent adaptation matter more than waiting for perfect conditions. We cover training around limitations, protecting muscle and joints while healing, why dieting during injury backfires, and how recovery becomes a systems problem that includes mindset, nutrition, circulation, and daily application.

If you're dealing with an injury now or know it's coming eventually, this episode is about learning how to adapt without losing momentum.

What's Discussed:

(00:45) Why injury becomes a mental problem long before it becomes a physical one

(04:10) How fear and catastrophizing slow healing more than tissue damage

(07:35) The difference between pain and damage and why most people confuse the two

(11:05) Why continuing to train around an injury accelerates recovery instead of delaying it

(14:40) How blood flow, heat, and daily movement support nerve and tissue healing

(18:20) Why dieting during injury backfires and what to prioritize instead

(22:05) How recovery tools fit into a long-term healing strategy without becoming crutches

(26:30) Reframing injury as a detour and building a problem-solver mindset for the long game

Find more from Kris Gethin:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Find more from Sunshine Gethin:

Instagram: @visualchemistry

Products mentioned in this episode:

✔ iLumaflex (localized red light therapy) – code KRISGETHIN (10% off)

✔ KPV (tripeptide) – Use code GETHIN at checkout for 20% off.

✔ GHK-Cu (copper peptide) – Use code GETHIN at checkout for 20% off. PEG peptide TENS unit Neubie (DC electrical stimulation device) Sauna Steam room Heat therapy Ice / contrast therapy Electrolytes Magnesium Amino acids Glutamine Hydrogen bath soak Magnesium bath (transdermal use) Hanging or decompression bar Physiotherapy Lymphatic massage Swimming Recumbent bike

Peptides are everywhere right now, but most people don't actually understand how they work or how to use them intelligently. That's why I wanted to sit down with Kyal Van Der Leest, founder of LVLUP Health, to cut through the noise and talk about what really matters if you care about performance, longevity, and staying sharp.

In this episode, we get into oral peptides and why some work while others never will, the truth about SLU-PP-332 and exercise mimetics, and how gut health quietly drives hormones, inflammation, and recovery. We also talk about fat loss without stimulants, brain performance without frying your nervous system, and how to mitigate real life stress like travel, alcohol, and poor sleep without blowing up your progress.

Kyal shares his background in nutrition and naturopathy, how peptides changed his approach to health, and why nuance always beats hype. If you want tools that actually move the needle, this episode will help you think more clearly about what you're using and why.

LVLUP: Head over to LVLUPHealth.com and use code GETHIN at checkout to get 15% off.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Travel, stress, and why longevity starts with restraint (07:10) How health crises push people into deeper performance work (15:02) Gut inflammation, cortisol, and hormone performance (24:18) Oral peptides explained and why size and stability matter (34:05) Gut repair peptides, recovery, and sleep quality (44:22) Fat loss compounds and exercise mimetics decoded (56:40) Mitochondria, dosing mistakes, and metabolic burnout (1:07:55) Brain performance tools and cognitive timing strategies (1:18:30) The future of supplements, peptides, and regulation

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Find more from Kyal Van Der Leest:

Website: https://lvluphealth.com/ Instagram: @lvluphealth

I see more people than ever leaning into a victim mindset and calling it self-awareness. Blaming their past, their genetics, their schedule, or the world around them for why they are stuck. And I can tell you from decades of coaching and living this life, that mindset is the fastest way to stay exactly where you are.

In this episode, I break down the real difference between a victim and a warrior. Not in theory, but in how it shows up in your daily habits, your training, your discipline, and how you respond when life gets uncomfortable. I talk about why trauma does not get to decide your identity, why responsibility creates power, and how people with the same setbacks end up with completely different outcomes.

If you are tired of feeling triggered by other people's success, defending your limitations, or waiting for motivation to show up, this episode is your wake up call. The shift starts with honesty, accountability, and action.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Why victim and warrior mindsets create completely different lives (03:45) How two people with the same background end up with opposite outcomes (07:30) Why trauma is real but identity is still a choice (11:15) The hidden ways comfort weakens discipline and resilience (15:40) Why people discredit others' success instead of owning their effort (19:55) How accountability creates power in training and in life (24:20) The daily habits that quietly build a warrior mindset over time

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Holiday weight gain hits harder than people admit. It is the late nights, the drinks, the constant grazing and the zero structure that leave you softer, bloated and feeling slow. If you woke up in January and realized your metabolism is dragging, this episode is the wake up call you needed.

I walk you through the same high level reset I use with my one on one clients to pull down inflammation, tighten discipline and get fat loss moving again. We cover the routines that snap your body back into rhythm, the training style that forces immediate adaptation, the recovery tactics that flip your switches back on and the advanced tools people misuse every January. You will understand how to rebuild momentum without starving yourself or doing random workouts.

If you want to clean up the damage and walk into February sharper, leaner and in control, this is where the reset begins.

What's Discussed:

(00:02) Why holiday weight gain hits harder than you think (04:10) The January structure Kris uses to snap metabolism back on (07:25) The nutrient pattern that shuts down cravings fast (11:40) The training style that forces your body to adapt after weeks off (15:18) The recovery fix that quietly unlocks fat loss again (19:05) When advanced tools like peptides actually make a difference (23:12) The gut reset approach that pulls down bloat fast

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Thank you to our sponsors:

Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → If you want to support your gut, tighten up your recovery, and keep your metabolism firing clean, grab TOTAL RECOMP from LVLUP Health. Use code GETHIN for 20% off at lvluphealth.com

Products & Compounds Mentioned in This Episode

Grass Fed Whey Isolate (Unmatched) Code: KGC10 Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Electro Shred (Unmatched) Code: KGC10 Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

2 Shred AM (Unmatched) Code: KGC10 Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

2 Shred PM (Unmatched) Code: KGC10 Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Longevity Sleep (Unmatched) Code: KGC10 Link: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

Cell Shield (Biostack Labs) Link: https://biostacklabs.com/

NAD Regen (Biostack Labs) Link: https://biostacklabs.com/

ESS60 MyVitalC Code: GETHIN Link: https://www.myvitalc.com/gethin/

Drink HRW Hydrogen Tablets Code: GETHIN Link: https://drinkhrw.com/pages/h2-in-sports

RA Optics Blue Light Blocking Glasses Code: GETHIN Link: http://raoptics.com/gethin

GI Repair Immuno IgG Creatine Fermented Glutamine Probiotics Bone Broth GDA (glucose disposal agent) AOD 9604 Tesamorelin CJC 1295 Ipamorelin 5 amino 1MQ

Jardiance has exploded in the longevity and fat loss world, but most people still have no idea how it actually works. You hear about glucose dumping, ketone shifts, inflammation changes and kidney filtration, but the mechanism is rarely explained in a way that makes sense.

In this episode I break it down with zero nonsense. You will learn how empagliflozin, the compound in Jardiance, blocks SGLT2 in the kidneys, forces glucose into the urine and creates a consistent calorie leak each day. I show you how that impacts fat loss, metabolic flexibility, ketone production, hydration and long term cardiometabolic health. I also compare Jardiance to retatrutide, GLP-1s, tesamorelin, metformin and tesofensine so you understand which tools target appetite, which target the liver, which target the kidneys and which have the biggest impact on body composition and longevity.

If you want a clear breakdown of where Jardiance actually fits in a real protocol, this episode gives it to you straight.

What's Discussed:

(00:02) Why Jardiance Is Suddenly a Longevity Tool (05:48) How Jardiance Forces Glucose Out Through the Kidneys (08:26) The Truth About Fat Loss Results on Jardiance (12:00) GLP-1s vs Retatrutide vs Jardiance (17:16) Jardiance vs Metformin for Metabolic Health (21:05) Tessofensine, Peptides and Where Jardiance Fits

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Thank you to our sponsors:

Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → If you want to support your gut, tighten up your recovery, and keep your metabolism firing clean, grab TOTAL RECOMP from LVLUP Health. Use code GETHIN for 20% off at lvluphealth.com

Products & Compounds Mentioned in This Episode

Prescription Medications Jardiance (empagliflozin / SGLT2 inhibitor) Metformin

Peptides & Related Compounds

Tesamorelin Ipamorelin CJC (often paired with ipamorelin) Tesofensin Reditudite / Retatutide

GLP-1 Agonists Mentioned Semaglutide / Ozempic

Other Tools / Supplements Referenced GDA (general glucose disposal agents) ElectroShred (electrolytes): https://www.unmatchedsupps.com (Code: KGC10) Carbohydrates from Vitargo

Most people underestimate how much alcohol destroys their progress during the holidays. They think a few drinks only affect their sleep or recovery, but the real damage happens on a deeper level. Inflammation shoots up, blood sugar swings all over the place, the liver gets overloaded, electrolytes crash, mitochondria slow down, and the gut takes a beating. That is why one night out can leave you feeling sluggish, puffy, and unmotivated for days.

In this episode you get a clear protocol to reduce that damage fast. You will learn how to support your liver with glutathione, control oxidative stress with hydrogen tablets, restore minerals with electrolytes, use bitters for digestion, protect your mitochondria with ESS60, and stabilize blood sugar with GDA. I give you the exact timing for each tool so you can bounce back cleanly and stay on track.

This is your complete plan to drink smarter, recover faster, and keep your progress intact through the holidays.

What's Discussed: (00:01) What Alcohol Is Really Doing Inside Your Body (03:00) Why Hangovers Hit Harder Than They Should (05:21) The Glutathione Timing That Makes a Difference (08:11) Hydrogen and Electrolytes for Next Day Recovery (14:53) The Complete Holiday Damage Control Protocol

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Thank you to our sponsors:

Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → If you want to support your gut, tighten up your recovery, and keep your metabolism firing clean, grab TOTAL RECOMP from LVLUP Health. Use code GETHIN for 20% off at lvluphealth.com

Products Mentioned in This Episode

Glutathione Support • Cell Shield by Biostack Labs — https://biostacklabs.com/ • Setria Liposomal Glutathione

Hydrogen Tablets • Drink HRW — https://drinkhrw.com/pages/h2-in-sports (Code: GETHIN for 10% off)

Electrolytes • Electra Shred by Unmatched — https://www.unmatchedsupps.com (Code: KGC10)

Bitters • Dr. Shade's Bitters No. 9

Mitochondrial Support • MyVitalC (ESS60) — https://www.myvitalc.com/gethin/ (Code: GETHIN for 15% off)

Blood Sugar Support • GDAID by Biostack Labs — https://biostacklabs.com/

Protein + Amino Acids • Grass-fed protein shake • Longevity EAAs by Unmatched — https://www.unmatchedsupps.com (Code: KGC10)

Most people don't realize how much of their holiday weight gain has nothing to do with "bad food choices" and everything to do with unplanned habits, skipped movement, and metabolic chaos. They write December off as a free-for-all, promise themselves they'll start fresh in January… and then spend the next two months undoing damage that was completely avoidable. In this episode, I'm giving you the plan that stops that cycle cold. I'm walking you through the 10 strategies I personally use to stay lean, strong, and in control through the holidays; without skipping the celebrations.

From feast-day training and nutrient partitioning to strategic fasting and metabolism-supportive supplementation, you'll learn exactly how to handle travel, parties, big meals, alcohol, stress, and disrupted routines without sacrificing results.

This episode is your full playbook for navigating the holidays like a pro: how to train, how to eat, what supplements actually matter, which habits blunt fat gain the fastest, and how to walk into January ahead of everyone else. If you've ever felt like the season derails your progress, this will show you what's truly possible.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Preventing Weight Gain During the Holidays (02:33) Feast-Day Training & Nutrient Partitioning (05:32) Strategic Fasting for Metabolic Control (08:20) Holiday Health, Supplements & Blood Sugar Strategies (17:33) Holiday Fitness, Discipline & Nutrition Mastery

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Most people have no idea what's really happening in the longevity world. They hear "anti-aging" and think of fasting windows and cold plunges. Meanwhile, some of the most powerful tools are prescription-only compounds that almost never get discussed publicly. I've been experimenting with several of them for years, tracking how they impact my performance, recovery, bloodwork, and training cycles… and in this episode, I'm breaking that silence.

I'm walking you through the three medications I personally use, why I use them, the biology they target, and how they fit into my longevity and performance blocks. But I'm also giving you the natural alternatives that hit similar pathways without stepping into prescription territory.

I'm covering everything from metabolic control to detoxification to skin regeneration, and how to think about timing, cycling, and longevity from an athlete's perspective.

This episode will open your eyes to what's really possible.

What's Discussed:

(00:05) The anti-aging medications I personally use and why I cycle them (02:41) How I approach mTOR modulation inside my training blocks (09:07) The metabolic compound I only take under certain conditions (15:46) The prescription binder I use after travel or high exposure (18:52) When I switch to natural binders instead of pharmaceuticals (21:23) The skin-regeneration protocol I rotate between weeks

Thank you to our sponsors:

NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs → https://biostacklabs.com/krisBiOptimizers — code KRIS10 for 10% off → https://bioptimizers.com/Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → If you want to support your gut, tighten up your recovery, and keep your metabolism firing clean, grab TOTAL RECOMP from LVLUP Health. Use code GETHIN for 20% off at lvluphealth.com

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Most people assume supplements are helping their health and performance. The reality is that a large part of the industry is built on cheap ingredients, artificial additives, and labels designed to look impressive instead of delivering results. I've been in this industry for nearly three decades as a writer, editor, and brand owner, and I've seen exactly what happens behind the labels.

In this episode, I break down twelve things supplement companies hope you never learn, including how many amino acids are sourced from bird feathers and human hair, why artificial sweeteners disrupt your gut and hormones, how high-stim pre-workouts create dependency instead of energy, and why grain-fed whey can carry glyphosate residues.

We also cover diluted store-brand formulas, contaminated botanicals, heavy metals in vegan proteins, and influencer marketing tactics that hide the truth. After this episode, you'll know how to read your labels, choose better products, and protect your health.

This episode is your supplement audit. After you listen, go check your cupboard. Some of what you find may surprise you.

What's Discussed:

• (00:02) The Supplement Industry's Dirty Secrets

• (01:08) What's Really in Your Amino Acids

• (03:24) Generic vs. Clinically Tested Ingredients

• (05:56) Artificial Sweeteners and Your Gut

• (10:24) The Cost of High-Stim Pre-Workouts

• (12:31) Why Retail Shelf Products Are Watered Down

• (14:45) Contaminated Botanicals and Heavy Metals

Thank you to our sponsors:

NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs → https://biostacklabs.com/krisBiOptimizers — code KRIS10 for 10% off → https://bioptimizers.com/Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → If you want to support your gut and recovery, use code GETHIN for 15% off GI Repair at lvluphealth.com

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Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

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Most people don't fail because they don't care. They fail because they keep getting in their own way.

In this episode, I answer the real questions my clients and community ask about staying consistent when life gets messy. These are the problems that stop most people from ever reaching their goals.

I talk about why waiting for life to "calm down" is a trap, why skipping check-ins kills progress, and how tracking your training, food, and sleep keeps you honest. I also explain why sweating isn't the same as training hard, and why you can't build a strong body if you never train to true failure.

We go over what to do when you keep falling off after eight weeks, why your progress stalls, and how to stop relying on motivation that never lasts. You'll learn how to build momentum that sticks, how to train through travel or chaos, and how to treat fitness like a lifestyle instead of a phase.

If you've ever said "I'll start again Monday," this episode will hit home. The goal isn't to be perfect. The goal is to stop quitting.

We Also Discuss:

(00:40) Life Never Calms Down (02:35) Stop Skipping Check-Ins (03:48) How Tracking Keeps You Honest (05:00) You're Not Training to Failure (07:16) The 8-Week Falloff (09:53) Why Motivation Is Useless

Thank you to our sponsors:

NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs → https://biostacklabs.com/krisBiOptimizers — code KRIS10 for 10% off → https://bioptimizers.com/Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → Use code GETHIN for 15% off at GI Repair off at https://lvluphealth.com/

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Cookies, coffee drinks, and fast food aren't harmless treats. They're engineered to keep you addicted, inflamed, and tired. In this episode, I break down exactly what's hiding inside the foods most people eat every week, and how they quietly destroy your metabolism, hormones, and recovery.

We get into what makes these foods so damaging, from hidden sugars and trans fats to emulsifiers, dyes, and chemicals that wreck your gut and liver. I also explain how food companies manipulate flavor and texture to override your hunger signals and make you crave more.

Then we cover the real cost. Poor sleep, brain fog, hormonal chaos, and a slow metabolism that makes fat loss nearly impossible. I also share how sugar contributes to fatty liver, insulin resistance, and inflammation faster than alcohol ever could.

Finally, I give you a 30-day plan to reset your system and break the addiction cycle for good. If you want sharper focus, better energy, and a body that performs at its best, start here. This is the same strategy I use myself and give my clients to build long-term, metabolic freedom.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) The Shocking Truth About Crumbl Cookies

(03:44) How Food Engineers Keep You Addicted

(06:53) What These Ingredients Are Really Doing to Your Body

(10:29) The Real Reason You Can't Burn It Off

(16:53) How Sugar Destroys Your Sleep and Recovery

(24:18) Your 30-Day Wake-Up Call to Reclaim Your Health

Thank you to our sponsors:

• LVLUP: Head over to LVLUPHealth.com and use code GETHIN at checkout to get 15% off.
• Timeline: My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/GETHIN to get started.
• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris
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Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

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Looking younger starts with what you do every day, not what cream you put on at night. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I keep my skin and biological age younger than the number on my passport. This is a simple, realistic plan you can actually follow.

We get into what makes your skin age faster than it should like collagen breaks down, too much sugar that causes glycation, UV light, blue light, stress and much more.

I break down the fundamentals first and then we move into the tools that actually work… red light therapy, sauna and other techniques, peptides and supplements. Nothing fancy, just proven, consistent habits.

I also share my own morning and evening routine step by step. What I take, what I apply, and when I do it. If you want tighter skin, better confidence, and a younger biological age, start here. This is the exact protocol I use and the same one I give my clients.

We Also Discuss:

(00:01) What does it actually take to look 10 years younger? (02:48) Is sugar secretly aging your skin faster than anything else? (04:50) Do you really need sunscreen indoors and in front of screens? (07:22) Why isn't drinking more water fixing your skin and hydration? (09:58) Which anti-aging tools actually work, and which are a waste of money? (14:41) Peptides, red light, sauna, how do you stack them for real results? (20:52) What does a full morning-to-night anti-aging routine look like?

Thank you to our sponsors: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs → https://biostacklabs.com/krisBiOptimizers — code KRIS10 for 10% off → https://bioptimizers.com/Timeline Nutrition — 20% off for my listeners → timeline.com/GETHIN LVLUP → Use code GETHIN for 15% off at https://lvluphealth.com/

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Most people pop melatonin or magnesium before fixing what truly matters, their sleep hygiene. In this episode, I break down how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer without supplements.

We cover why deep sleep drives recovery, hormone balance, and emotional stability, and how missing just a few hours can accelerate aging and blunt performance. I share simple, science-backed ways to optimize your environment: blackout blinds, air filtration, room temperature, and sound control.

You'll also hear how tools like neurofeedback, red light, and grounding reset your nervous system and promote restorative rest. Plus, the habits that ruin sleep, late caffeine, blue light, and inconsistent bedtimes, and how to fix them.

If you want better recovery, sharper focus, and more energy, start here. This is the blueprint for mastering sleep, no supplements required. What's Discussed:

(00:01) How to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Naturally (03:48) What Really Happens During Deep Sleep (07:21) Simple Environment Fixes for Better Rest (09:11) Train Your Brain to Switch Off and Recover (11:48) Daily Habits That Build Unbreakable Sleep Quality

Thank you to our sponsors:

• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

• BiOptimizers - code KRIS10 for 10% off https://bioptimizers.com/

• Timeline: My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/GETHIN to get started.

• LVLUP: Head over to LVLUPHealth.com and use code GETHIN at checkout to get 15% off.

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GLP-1s have dominated the headlines, but the next wave of compounds is already here, and they're changing the conversation on fat loss, performance, and longevity. In this episode, I break down the science behind four emerging therapies and why you need to know about them now.

We cover how Afoglipron, the first oral non-peptide GLP-1, removes the barrier of injections while delivering results on par with semaglutide. You'll hear why Teriparatide, originally used for osteoporosis, may reduce visceral fat and protect bone density at the same time. I also dive into Mazdutide, a dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist that suppresses appetite while boosting energy expenditure, and Tesofensine, a brain-targeting appetite suppressant with powerful effects on cravings.

I share what the latest clinical data shows, the benefits and risks for both general populations and athletes, and how these compounds could fit into the bigger picture of training, nutrition, and longevity.

This is a must-listen.

What's Discussed:

00:05 — Why GLP-1s have exploded and what's next beyond semaglutide

01:53 — Afoglipron: The first oral GLP-1 and why it's a game changer

07:16 — Teriparatide: Surprising fat loss potential in a bone health drug

10:29 — Mazdutide: The "eat less, burn more" dual agonist

13:17 — Tesofensine: Targeting food noise and cravings in the brain

16:20 — Are these drugs the future of fat loss, or a Pandora's box?

Thank you to our sponsors:

NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

BiOptimizers - code KRIS10 for 10% off https://bioptimizers.com/

Timeline: My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/GETHIN to get started.

LVLUP: Head over to LVLUPHealth.com and use code GETHIN at checkout to get 15% off.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin Unmatched Supplements: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/

Glutathione isn't just another supplement, it's the master antioxidant your body depends on for performance, recovery, and longevity. In this episode, I break down the science behind glutathione and why I've made it part of my daily stack for nearly a decade.

We cover how glutathione neutralizes free radicals, supports detoxification, strengthens your immune system, and protects mitochondria, the power plants of your cells. You'll hear what the latest research shows about oral glutathione (yes, it works), why consistency is key, and how it directly impacts your recovery, energy, and even skin health.

I also share exactly how I use it, when I double up while traveling, how I stack it with pre-workouts for better pumps, and why I recommend fermented, clinically studied forms like CellShield.

If you want to train harder, recover faster, and slow down biological aging, this is a must-listen.

What's Discussed:

(00:04) The Importance of Glutathione Supplementation

(06:41) Beneficial Effects of Glutathione Supplementation

(11:08) Glutathione and Training Recovery

(16:53) Glutathione, Sleep, and Stress

(20:34) Optimizing Health and Performance

Thank you to our sponsors:

• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

• BiOptimizers - code KRIS10 for 10% off https://bioptimizers.com/

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin Unmatched Supplements: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/

Most people using GLP agonists are doing it wrong. Semaglutide? Tirzepatide? They're not magic pills, they're misunderstood tools. In this episode, I answer your most common questions and break down what these drugs actually do inside the body.

We get into the real science: how GLPs suppress appetite, slow digestion, improve insulin sensitivity, and change energy balance. I explain the difference between GLP‑1, dual agonists like tirzepatide (GLP + GIP), and next-gen options like retatrutide (GLP + GIP + glucagon).

You'll learn why fat loss happens, why muscle loss is a major risk, and how to train, eat, and supplement so you stay jacked, not soft. We cover the rebound effect when you stop, what stacks are worth considering, and how to avoid wrecking your gut or your gains in the process.

If you're serious about fat loss, muscle retention, and metabolic health, this is mandatory listening. These compounds can change your trajectory. Or wreck it. The difference is your discipline.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Are GLP Drugs Just Fancy Appetite Suppressants? (02:57) The Real Reason You're Losing Muscle on Semaglutide (05:23) What Happens When You Come Off? The Rebound Most Miss (06:59) Using GLPs as an Athlete? Here's What Can Go Sideways (13:06) How to Actually Maximize GLPs Without Wrecking Your Gains

Thank you to our sponsors:

• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

• BiOptimizers - code KRIS10 for 10% off https://bioptimizers.com/

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

Unmatched Supplements: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/

Most NAD+ supplements are fluff. NMN? NR? They're precursors, half the story. In this episode, I break down why NAD3 isn't just another molecule, it's the master key for energy, recovery, and longevity.

We get into the real science: how NAD+ fuels your mitochondria, repairs DNA, activates sirtuins, and slows aging at the cellular level. I explain why levels crash after 40, how stress, toxins, and training hammer your reserves, and why NMN/NR often fail thanks to CD38 and PARP overactivity.

You'll learn why NAD3 bypasses the weak links, how it stacks with spermidine, glutathione, and autophagy activators, and why Regen NAD is the one I actually use daily, because it works.

Forget the hype. This is metabolic firepower that hits. If you're overtrained, under-recovered, or want to stay biologically younger for longer: listen in.

What's Discussed:

[00:30] – What Is NAD+ and Why It's Non-Negotiable [03:30] – Why Your NAD Levels Plummet After 40 [07:15] – NMN & NR: Overhyped Precursors That Don't Deliver [09:30] – NAD3: The Smarter, More Effective Upgrade [11:00] – My Daily NAD Protocol (and Why IVs Suck)

Thank You for Our Sponsors:

• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

• BiOptimizers - code KRIS10 for 10% off https://bioptimizers.com/

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Most guys fall apart with age. Excuses pile up. Strength fades. But Mike Ryan proves you can get stronger every decade. At nearly 60, he's outlifting men half his age, and he's been doing it while training Hollywood's biggest names like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson .

In this episode, we break down what actually drives longevity in fitness. Mindset over motivation. Why recovery, hydration, and sleep matter more than the latest trend. And why your environment will dictate your results more than any program.

Mike gets real about TRT and peptides, the role of cheat days, and what decades at Gold's Gym Venice have taught him about strength, discipline, and staying relevant. We also tackle overrated vs. underrated exercises, celebrity training under pressure, and how to avoid the social media nonsense that's making lifters weaker.

Mike Ryan is a Gold's Gym Venice legend who's trained top celebrities and athletes, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. At nearly 60, he's still pushing massive weight and proving that longevity comes from discipline, mindset, and consistency.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) From Gold's Gym to Celebrity Training and Longevity

• (10:31) Evolution of the Fitness Industry and Staying Relevant

• (16:56) Training Secrets Recovery Habits and Performance Enhancers

• (27:05) Pop Culture Conversations and Personal Insights

• (33:47) The Shocking Cyberbullying Documentary That Left Us Speechless

Thank you to our sponsors:

• NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris

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Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

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