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In this kickoff to the new direction of The Not Broken Project, we dive into the world of bro science — the underground advice culture that lives on Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, and Discord. What is bro science, and why are so many men injecting untested compounds from sketchy websites into their bodies?

Nick breaks down the mentality behind “send it” culture, the illusion of control through anecdote-driven advice, and the growing epidemic of men chasing hormone optimization without medical oversight. This episode explains how bro science spreads, why it appeals to frustrated men, and how it quietly causes real, often irreversible harm.

You’re not broken. But if you keep listening to bro science… you might end up that way.

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Episode 16: Testosterone 103 — The Truth They Don’t Tell You

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This final entry in our testosterone series takes a hard, honest look at what happens when TRT stops being exciting — and starts becoming exhausting. In Testosterone 103, I go beyond the textbook benefits to talk about the long-term realities: the water retention that won’t quit, the estrogen swings that keep you guessing, the frustration of constantly tweaking your protocol to chase a feeling that never quite comes back. This isn’t about bashing TRT — I’m still on it, and I probably always will be. But the conversation around it has become too sanitized, too commercial, too disconnected from what real patients deal with day after day. That’s why I’m stepping away from talking about it — not because I don’t believe in testosterone, but because I believe men deserve better than influencers selling magic. If you’ve ever felt like the promise of TRT came with too many strings, this one’s for you.

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Episode 14: TRT 102 – The Real Risks, Rewards, and What Happens After 60

Testosterone therapy isn’t just for bodybuilders—or for men chasing aesthetics in midlife. For many men over 60, it’s about something else entirely: staying strong, staying functional, and staying present.

This episode goes beyond the hype and digs into what really happens when older men start TRT. What improves? What doesn’t? And what are the real trade-offs?

We cover:
- Sexual function: what comes back, and what might not
- Muscle mass and energy: reclaiming strength vs. unrealistic expectations
- Emotional and cognitive clarity: the return of presence
- Long-term risks: hematocrit, prostate health, fertility, and cardiac concerns
- What happens to your body after 60—and how testosterone can support or complicate that process

Whether you’re considering therapy or already on it, this is a grounded look at the truth behind the protocol—especially for older men who are fighting not just low T, but time.

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