I carried a weighted vest on my brain every single day until one simple practice pulled me out of anger, anxiety, and survival mode for good. Gratitude became my secret weapon, my Vitamin G, and fifteen years later it still keeps me calm, dangerous, and unbreakable no matter what chaos shows up.

In this episode I walk you through exactly how I went from bitter and numb at 40 to the calmest, most focused leader I’ve ever been. You’ll hear the science on why gratitude crushes cortisol, fixes sleep, protects your heart, and turns you into the man your family actually wants to follow. Plus I hand you the dead-simple step-by-step system I use every morning so you can start tomorrow and feel the shift fast.

This one practice changed everything for me and thousands of brothers in the program. Grab a pen, brother, because your nervous system is begging for Vitamin G.

Enjoy the episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:01 - My gratitude origin story

07:13 - Implementing gratitude in daily life

15:59 - Understanding negative bias

20:28 - The science behind gratitude

22:06 - Brain and mindset benefits of gratitude

30:49 - Gratitude for heart health and sleep

33:04 - How to implement gratitude daily

42:44 - Step 1: Write it down on paper

52:24 - Step 2: Ask, Why does it matter to you?

53:48 - Step 3: Turn gratitude into fuel

56:29 - Free journal + 21-day challenge

1:00:35 - Final thoughts and encouragement

Mentioned in the Episode:

Alpha Mindset Gratitude Journal + FREE 21-Day Vitamin G Challenge

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Your nervous system is either working with you or against you. The Over 40 Alpha program gives you the exact system to manage stress, build mental resilience, and show up as the man you're supposed to be.

✅ Follow-along metabolic workouts (20-30 minutes, 3-4x per week)

✅ Mental recovery protocols (breathwork, meditation, gratitude)

✅ Sleep and stress management systems

✅ Weekly live coaching calls with me

✅ A brotherhood of 12,000+ men getting real results

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That feeling of being tired, soft, and weak isn’t just “getting older”. It’s a silent signal that your master male hormone is in trouble. I know because my own fire was almost completely gone when I discovered my testosterone had plummeted to the level of a 90-year-old man.

In this solo episode, I share my personal story of hitting rock bottom with a testosterone score of 189 ng/dL and the exact natural blueprint I used to get it climbing to 790 ng/dL in just six months. I break down what life feels like on both sides of the hormonal spectrum, from the brain fog and belly fat of low T to the clarity, energy, and power of an optimized man.

This is the raw truth about what’s robbing modern men of their vitality and the simple, powerful steps you can take to reclaim your edge.

Enjoy the episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:26 - How a T-score of 189 changed my life

08:15 - A look inside the Over 40 Alpha program

14:14 - Understanding testosterone

26:32 - How testosterone is made in your body

35:04 - Life with low T vs high T

53:08 - The importance of sleep and recovery

54:36 - Boosting confidence with high testosterone

1:01:44 - Health dangers of low testosterone

1:07:18 - The six silent testosterone killers

1:21:41 - Five proven ways to naturally raise testosterone

Mentioned in the Episode:

Use code FUNK10 at checkout for 10% off the supplements

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Your testosterone levels are declining every single day you wait. The Over 40 Alpha program gives you the exact system I used to go from 189 to 790 ng/dL naturally.

✅ Follow-along metabolic workouts (20-30 minutes, 3-4x per week)

✅ Meta test boost nutrition (the testosterone diet)

✅ Sleep and recovery protocols that actually work

✅ Weekly live coaching calls with me

✅ A brotherhood of 20,000+ men getting real results

Start your transformation today for just $1:

The real story behind fitness success isn’t just muscle or money; it’s resilience. John Rowley’s journey proves that no setback, no loss, and no crisis can stop a man who chooses to rise again.

In this legacy series, I sit down with John, a fitness pioneer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most influential figures in the heyday of online fitness, to uncover his powerful story of near-death survival, massive business wins and losses, and his unshakable return to serving with integrity, faith, and purpose.

This is more than an interview. It’s an inspiring look at how true legacy is built on resilience, service, and never giving up.

Enjoy the episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:59 - John Rowley’s legacy in online fitness

09:35 - How John got started in the fitness industry

22:01 - Heart surgery, septic shock, and battling cardiac depression

29:18 - Faith, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose

37:22 - Surviving the 2008 crash

43:34 - The “heyday” of online fitness and why it needs to return

47:56 - How the industry has changed today

53:33 - New tea company venture and Thailand connection

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If you're over 40 and ready to reclaim your strength, confidence, and purpose, this is your tribe.

✅ Built for men 40+

✅ Strength-based workouts + simple, flexible nutrition

✅ Real coaching. Real accountability. Real community.

Start your transformation today for just $1: https://www.over40alpha.com

Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps change lives—one man, one rep, one transformation at a time.

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Connect with John Rowley:

- Website: https://johnrowley.net/

- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/JohnRowleyOfficial/

Connect with Funk Roberts:

- Website: https://www.over40alpha.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness

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- Funk’s Book: www.over40meals.com