You’re tired by 2 PM. Your workouts feel harder. You’re losing muscle, gaining belly fat, and the drive you used to have just isn’t there.

Then you get blood work and hear: “Everything looks normal.”

In EP 145 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad Davidson and Raquel take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood hormones: testosterone.

And this conversation isn’t just for men.

Brad breaks down the role testosterone can play in muscle mass, body composition, energy, motivation, libido, bone density, mood, and overall drive in both men and women. He also explains the difference between total and free testosterone, why being inside the “normal” lab range doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story, and the symptoms that may be worth discussing with a qualified clinician.

Brad also shares his own experience with extremely low testosterone following years of football, bobsledding, and head trauma, and why he ultimately began testosterone replacement therapy.

But TRT isn’t where the conversation starts.

Brad and Raquel discuss the lifestyle factors that can affect testosterone, including sleep, stress, body composition, under-eating, overtraining, alcohol, nutrition, and certain medications. They also break down natural strategies Brad recommends addressing first, supplements commonly associated with hormone health, and what people should understand before considering testosterone replacement therapy.

Finally, Brad walks through different TRT options, potential risks, fertility considerations, monitoring, and why working with a qualified clinician is so important.