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The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast

NLP664 - TRT Acne, Fat Loss Soreness, Deficit sleep issues, Coaching vs Therapy & More Q & A

Apr 8, 2025
01:10:19

In this month’s Q&A episode, Brad and Craig dive into your questions and keep it real with no fluff—just honest insight and actionable advice.

We cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Why you might be getting extra sore in a calorie deficit and how to adjust your training accordingly
  • What to do when life feels like you’re chasing your tail and stuck in circles
  • The hardest things we’ve ever done—and what we learned from them
  • How to deal with acne after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)
  • What to do after a bad day (or weekend) of eating—without spiraling
  • The key differences between therapy and coaching and how to know which one you need
  • Whether it’s time to reverse back to maintenance calories if your sleep is seriously suffering

This one’s a mix of mindset, hormones, lifestyle, and coaching wisdom. If you’ve ever had one of these questions cross your mind, this episode is for you.

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Uneven Arm Size Story

05:45 Shifting Competition Outcomes

11:56 "Scholarship Winners' Dedication Celebrated"

20:08 Therapy Blending with Coaching

25:50 Steroid Use and Health Considerations

27:29 "Estrogen Regulation and Acne Causes"

32:17 Coaching Success: Trust and Accountability

41:11 "Revisit Past Positive Habits"

42:59 Sleep Issues & Calorie Deficit Correlation

51:42 Adjusting Workout Intensity and Habits

56:29 Overcoming Perceived Porn Addiction

59:22 "Palpable Darkness and Relationship Strains"

01:06:19 "Dark Energy: A Slippery Slope"

01:09:43 Subscribe and Share Request

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