Modern TRT Is Broken (How to Fix Your Testosterone) with Ali Gilbert | Ep 253

Download my free Nutrition for Body Composition Guide to set up your calories and macros for fat loss, muscle gain, better health, improved workout nutrition, and recovery, and a sustainable approach to life (even if you have low T), or go to witsandweights.com/free — Are you sabotaging your hormones with a cookie-cutter testosterone protocol? Could blocking estrogen be harming your health instead of helping? Is low testosterone silently holding you back from being your best self? Philip (@ witsandweights ) teams up with Ali Gilbert, the "Queen of Men’s Health," to explore testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Ali shares her expertise on optimizing men’s hormones, health, and performance, breaking down common TRT pitfalls, outdated beliefs, and the importance of personalized approaches. Together, they dive into estrogen’s vital role in male health and the transformative power of optimized testosterone. Learn how to optimize your testosterone and take charge of your health in ways you never thought possible. Ali Gilbert is a fitness expert and leading advocate for men’s health. Known as the "Queen of Men’s Health," she combines her exercise science and coaching background with deep hormone optimization expertise. Ali has helped thousands of men achieve better health, performance, and confidence by addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances with an evidence-based, no-nonsense approach. Today, you’ll learn all about: 2:51 The Wild West of TRT clinics and red flags to watch for 6:30 Personalized protocols Vs. One-size-fits-all approaches 14:39 How stress and under-eating sabotage testosterone 18:37 Navigating difficult conversations with men 24:03 Understanding estrogen in TRT 28:39 Breaking the myth: TRT is not a shortcut to getting “jacked" 32:11 Optimal testosterone levels and symptom resolution 36:33 How TRT enhances confidence and decision-making 41:08 Ali’s journey into men’s health and creating her unique niche 48:28 Outro Episode resources: Website: https://ali-gilbert.com Instagram: @ thealigilbert Facebook: @ thealigilbert YouTube: @queenofmenshealth Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram