In this episode of Hey Charles, Charles Ernst breaks down why low testosterone is becoming a hidden health crisis and what men can do to fight back. Testosterone isn’t just about muscle and sex drive — it’s vital for weight loss, energy, mood, mental health, fertility, bone density, and long-term performance.

Charles shares the powerful difference testosterone made in his own family: his son lost 40 pounds in just six weeks with fasting and diet changes, while it took Charles a full year to drop 83 pounds.

He explains why natural solutions like strength training, sunlight (vitamin D), and eliminating processed foods, sugar, and alcohol are the best ways to raise testosterone naturally without relying on injections or supplements. Ultimately, he calls on men to take small, consistent steps to protect long-term health and vitality.

00:00:45 – 01:30 – The Testosterone Crisis – Four out of ten men already have below-normal testosterone, even in their 20s.

00:02:30 – 03:45 – A Tale of Two Weight Loss Journeys – Charles contrasts his year-long 83-pound weight loss with his son’s 40-pound, six-week transformation fueled by higher testosterone.

00:05:10 – 06:15 – Natural Testosterone Boosters – Strength training, sunlight, and small daily habits as the foundation for raising testosterone naturally.

00:07:30 – 08:25 – Low T and Mental Health – How declining testosterone drives low motivation, poor mood, and cycles of inactivity.

00:09:45 – 10:40 – Small Wins, Big Payoff – Why avoiding sugar, alcohol, and processed foods combined with short workouts and sun exposure creates long-term health gains.

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In this episode of Hey Charles, entrepreneur and business coach Charles Ernst breaks down why the popular phrase “go big or go home” is a dangerous myth that keeps people from achieving lasting success. Instead of chasing overnight wins, Charles explains why small daily habits, consistency, and incremental progress are the real keys to building momentum in business, health, and life.

Sharing his personal story of losing 83 pounds in one year, Charles shows how step-by-step actions like tracking calories and building simple routines led to transformation. He also unpacks the science of dopamine, revealing how every small accomplishment rewires your brain to keep pushing forward. From making your bed each morning to building positive momentum throughout the day, Charles teaches how celebrating small wins creates big victories.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, CEO, or someone focused on personal growth, this episode will give you practical tools to replace instant gratification with sustainable success

• 00:00:55 – Calling Out the “Go Big or Go Home” Myth – Why huge leaps don’t create lasting results
• 00:02:35 – Weight Loss as Proof – How Charles lost 83 pounds through small, daily changes
• 00:03:43 – The Science of Small Wins – How dopamine helps you stay motivated
• 00:05:47 – The Navy SEAL Bed-Making Lesson – How small habits build daily momentum
• 00:08:56 – Final Challenge – Why you should take one small step forward this week

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In this episode, Charles Ernst explores how chronic, unresolved subconscious stress silently erodes both mental and physical health over time. Drawing from personal experience—particularly watching his father suffer from Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and hypertension—Charles connects the dots between emotional stress, destructive habits, and degenerative illness. He emphasizes that stress doesn’t just feel bad—it manifests as inflammation, fatigue, and even chronic disease. Using the iceberg analogy, he explains how most of our behavior is driven by the subconscious, which stores decades of tension, trauma, and triggers that we’re often unaware of. The solution isn’t a one-time fix but a lifelong journey of self-awareness, small habits, and releasing stored pressure before it becomes irreversible. His message is urgent: don’t wait until stress forces your body to shut down—start understanding what’s running beneath the surface now.

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Key Moments:

1. Self-Awareness Is the Starting Point

00:00 – 00:00:29Charles emphasizes that managing subconscious stress is a lifelong process rooted in awareness, not a quick fix.

2. His Father’s Decline Sparked the Question

01:21 – 02:40 Watching his father develop Alzheimer’s pushed Charles to investigate the connection between chronic stress and degenerative disease.

3. Stress as a Silent Disease Driver

03:11 – 04:07 He breaks down how long-term subconscious stress affects the body—raising cortisol, blood pressure, and disease risk.

4. Generational Patterns of Stress and Overeating

04:49 – 05:51 Charles shares how his father’s stress-eating habits influenced his own, leading to major health struggles until he addressed the root cause.

5. The Iceberg Analogy

06:13 – 06:43 He compares the subconscious mind to an iceberg—what’s visible is small, but the real drivers of behavior are hidden below the surface.

6. Rewiring Through Daily Practice

09:03 – 10:06 Positive self-talk, meditation, and intentional habit shifts are offered as tools to release pressure before it becomes physical illness.

7. Don’t Wait for a Breakdown

13:22 – 14:28 He closes with urgency: most people wait until a health crisis to change, but self-awareness now can prevent lifelong damage.