The Jay Campbell Podcast

The majority of people will not train at the rep range necessary to reach positive failure. How does this affect the results you get in the gym? Why is total volume is more important than frequency? What is wrong with the way diabetes doctors handle insulin sensitivity and nutrition? On this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Weightology, James Krieger, who shares on these topics.   The conclusions in science are always tentative, and some of it is just based on the data that’s available at the time. -James Krieger   Three Takeaways The more often a muscle is hit, the more it’s going to grow efficiently. Body composition is an inaccurate test because when they measure “fat-free mass”, they measure everything that’s not fat-- including body water. Waist circumference will tell you more about how much fat you’re losing than anything else.   At the start of the show, James talked about new research in training volumes and hypertrophy. “If you’re using moderate to light weights, you pretty much have to reach close-to-failure because otherwise you just don’t have motor unit recruitment.” Next, we discussed why you shouldn’t do body fat measurements, and why training fasted will set you up for injury and bad workouts. Towards the end, we talked about diabetes and how doctors are confused about insulin sensitivity and nutrition. We also discussed: Protein timing, muscle growth and how people are misinformed Why it’s possible to cheat the body fat test Why you don’t burn much fat during a workout   The amazing thing about the human body is just how biodynamic and self-regulating it is, and this applies to our training. When you train with a lot of volume, you adapt very rapidly to it. When you tax all the energy systems repeatedly, you’ll subject a fiber to change. The whole point is training to failure. Ultimately if you do this and keep variables like diet and insulin in check, you will see results.   Guest Bio James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University.  He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. Go to https://weightology.net/ for more info.

Tens of thousands of women across the country are suffering from major hormone imbalances. Why is it so important to get your hormones measured on a continuous basis? How does this help you prevent disease? How does birth control affect your hormonal baseline? On this episode, we discuss factors that need to be considered for hormone optimization for women. Women need to get their hormones measured when they are in the prime of their life. That’s the template for optimal hormone function. -Dr. Jim Meehan Three Takeaways About 50,000 women in the last decade have died needlessly because they had a hysterectomy and didn’t have their hormones replaced. One of the most important things in our physiology is keeping our hormones adequate so they can do the work they are supposed to do. Get your hormones measured through your life. It’s not as expensive as it used to be and it’s more accurate that it has ever been. People know much too little about the risks of taking birth control.   At the start of the show, we talked about the problems in health today, including the limited focus on preventative medicine. We talked about the biggest misconception people have about hormone optimization, and importance of hormone fingerprinting for women. We also discussed: The problem with our instant gratification obsession Why the population is getting sicker and sicker The importance of knowing the side effects of what we take When it comes to our health, we have to be our own advocates. We must do everything in our power to ensure a healthy and fulfilled life. Hormones are an important part of this, even for women. You need to establish your baseline when you’re most resilient, brilliant and vibrant by doing significant testing of your hormonal rhythm. If this isn’t done, you risk being judged on the general population, which is bad because the population is becoming sicker, weaker and more chronically diseased. When we do it right and get our hormones in balance, it puts us back on the path to our purpose.  

Humanity is crying out for energy medicine but it’s not integrated with the current healthcare model. Why is it necessary now more than ever? How can doctors make the connection to food important to their patients? Why is nutrition only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to health? On this episode, I’m joined by husband and wife, Dr. Bob Harding and Dr. Shelly Sethi to talk about the importance and implementation of mind-body practices. I think we need to start talking about how to protect ourselves: What are the other things we can do to combat exposures? -Dr. Shelly Sethi   Three Takeaways What we eat is determined by who is influencing our food culture, and unfortunately it’s corporations. Social media is front and center of the energy blockage we are seeing in society. People get intimidated by meditation because they think they have to quiet their minds for 30 minutes. It’s actually focused awareness.   At the start of the show, we talked about why our food culture is so bad, and why it’s so important to be connected to our food. We talked about spirituality and how its absence in conventional media does patients a disservice. We discussed why men need to be more dialed-in spiritually, and how to reduce your levels of contamination in this toxic environment. We also discussed: Why fitness and nutrition are only the “tip of the iceberg” of health Meditation practices and how they benefit us Whether there is such a thing as non-contaminated food   Health is a full-picture practice-- we cannot choose certain parts to focus on while neglecting things like energy and spirituality. There are so many people with issues, and the sick care system just throws pills at them. We’re in an age where things are shifting forward, and we should take care of every part of ourselves. The more optimized we are physically, the more apt we are to be dialed-in spiritually. The conversation should not be about how we prevent contamination-- because it’s inevitable. Let’s focus on how we can adjust our behavior to have balance, and counter the effects of contamination.   Guest Bio Dr. Shelly Sethi is a board certified family physician based in Austin, TX practicing integrative and functional medicine. Go to http://www.drshellysethi.com/ for more information.

Problems with testosterone and the incorrect management of hormone therapy can affect anyone. How does the current system helping army officers work? What are the problems with it? And how do you know when it's time to seek help? On this episode, Rob Kilmartin, with 20 years in the U.S. Army, talks about his experience and how correct testosterone treatment changed his life. When I'm 65, I want to be even better than I am now. - Rob Kilmartin   Three Takeaways Expertise in any area takes at least 20 years. Don't expect to get perfect results in 4 months. Set yourself long-term goals and work hard to achieve them. If you know there's a problem, address it-- don't wait until it's too late. We started the episode off with Rob sharing his personal experience with unsuitable testosterone treatments for army officers and veterans. He then explained the most common drugs in the program and why they're often ineffective. Rob talked about the so-called "combat cocktail" and the effects he has seen in action. Rob then explained his journey into TRT and how it improved his life. Then we talked about the exercises to train army combatants today and how young cadets react to these. Finally, we discussed the power of the pharmaceutical industry and how to fight it. We also talked about: Common factors in army environments that contribute to PTSD Problems with drive and motivation with kids today Achieving expertise with hard work and patience The problem with student loans Different treatments will work best for different people. The most difficult step is recognizing you need treatment and then seeking the best expertise to help you identify the problem. Many doctors will disregard testosterone deficiency as one of the leading issues in men's health these days. This is why it's important to do your own research and seek a second opinion, because it could save your life. Don't treat a problem that's not there; get your testosterone levels tested today and speak to an expert who can help you change your life for the better. Guest Bio Major Rob Kilmartin was an officer with the U.S. Army for over 20 years. During his career in the army he completed more than 200 dismounted combat patrols, and was involved in more than 100 situations that involved IED blasts. He retired in May 2015 and he has two Purple Heart medals. He also has a Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Device, Combat Action Badge, Australian Defense Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards and commendations. Now Rob is an advocate for healthy testosterone treatments for men who have been in active service.

The watchful eye of Big Pharma still has a lot of control on the purse strings of the medical industry. Why is content and the education of ordinary consumers so necessary in changing this? What are some of the world’s most advanced institutions getting wrong about health and diet? Should you consider ketogenic dieting? On this episode, Russ Scala is back to talk about how to get rid of the lab coat savior mentality. We got about 150 high level pharmaceutical drugs currently on the market, and the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting impact more metabolic pathways than any drug. -Russ Scala Three Takeaways Ketogenic dieting: a lot of people don’t realize that excess protein gets converted through gluconeogenesis into sugar. When you elevate your blood sugar, you cause a lot of oxidative stress. Carbs have the same opiate pathways as heroin; just not as hard. At the start of the show, Russ gave an update on what he’s been working on, and why it’s so powerful to teach ordinary people to ask the right questions. We also discussed muscle wasting, the dangers of carb addiction and how to control your own insulin. We also discussed: How bereft of real data the mainstream system is What people get wrong about ketogenic dieting Why we need to de-patternize our brains around how we see doctors There’s something very powerful and transforming about people being able to think critically and ask their doctors the questions that will really change their health. If we continue teaching people the basics of biology, it is going to create a viral market of people who are in the know. Forget SSRIs and all the pharmaceuticals out there, ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting are the best tools to keep you in the game, keep you healthy, and keep your insulin and blood-glucose levels down. The only way to change perceptions is to educate people through content. Guest Bio Russ is the founder of Scala Precision Health, the organization found in select elite medical practices for the purposes of enhancing and extending the services offered to patients. It was created from Russ’ lifelong research and development of breakthrough protocols through The Institute of Nutritional Medicine and Cardiovascular Research. Through the Institute, protocols have been developed for chronic illness, athletic performance, brain health, weight loss, aging and longevity. He is also the author of American Biohacker. Go to https://scalaprecisionhealth.com/ or find out about his book.

A lot of people believe that testosterone causes heart attacks, and that they need to spend hours in the gym to have a great physique. How have some doctors and practitioners managed to show the fallacies of these ideas? What are the keys to staying dialed-in as you get older? On this episode, Dennis Mangan is back to talk about TOT and health for men in their 50s and older. For both men and women, muscularity and low body fat are associated with good health. -Dennis Mangan   Three Takeaways Most people have no idea how to train at an intensity necessary to augment or modulate their bodies. A lot of men falsely believe going on TOT means they won’t have to make any other changes to lifestyle. The lifestyle changes should actually come first. Many doctors don’t order testosterone tests because they don’t actually know how to read the panel. At the start, Dennis shared why it’s so important to make necessary lifestyle changes before you go on TOT. Next, we talked about how testosterone keeps your coronary risk factors in check, and how it reduces inflammation. We also discussed why you don’t need to be in the gym for hours to look good, and why women should lift weights.   We also spoke about: The effects of AIs on long-term mineral bone density The difference between resistance training and aerobic training The negative effects of veganism There is no magic bullet to longevity and age management. It comes down to living an insulin-controlled lifestyle, optimizing testosterone, maintaining a low carb diet and intentional, focused training. Therapeutic testosterone is a huge part of reducing the risk of heart attacks, and keeping you healthy overall, but the very first thing that needs to be done is getting your lifestyle dialed-in.   Guest Bio Dennis Mangan is the author of Dumping Iron and the founder of Rogue Health & Fitness, where he educates others on natural means of rehabbing their bodies and creating the body of their dreams. Click here to get the book Dumping Iron on Amazon. Go to http://roguehealthandfitness.com/ for more information or follow him on Twitter @Mangan150.

The modernization of society is designed to separate us from what we truly are: powerful. How do physical and mental fitness help us reconnect with The Source? How do the toxins we consume affect our chemical balance? What is the reality of the quantum world? On this episode, Daniel Kelly joins me to continue our conversation about the TOT Bible; this time putting our focus on spiritual fitness. Physical and hormonal health are absolutely crucial and integral to evolving spiritually. -Jay Campbell Three Takeaways The endocrine system is crucial in balancing the biological systems of the human body. When your energy centers are blocked and disjointed, you won’t be able to feel an energetic free flow. When you’re conditioned and manipulated by the mainstream media, your spirituality is suppressed. This leads you to define everything in a three-dimensional, materialistic, and ego-based construct. Love or fear? Grade everything in your life on love or fear and get rid of anything that isn’t love.   At the start of the show, we talked about the benefits of the feeling of being aligned, “when your hormones are balanced, you feel so aligned and so connected in an energetic way you’d never feel when your hormones are out of whack.” Next, we talked about why we can’t avoid the modernization of society. We also talked about the quantum world and how we can tap into it, and how to get rid of everything in your life that is fear based. We also discussed: The four-legged chair of health How the mainstream media manipulates us to remain blocked Why we need to connect to what lies within One of the take-home messages of the TOT Bible is that hormonal optimization alleviates the environmental bombardment and assault constantly upon us. There’s just no way to avoid the modernization of society, and it’s blocking our energy centers. When we’re completely blocked due to the bad foods you eat, overconsumption of alcohol, sugar, drugs and pharmaceutical poisons, we will never evolve spiritually or see the world for what it really is. When you remain blocked, it’s simply impossible to reap the benefits of optimization. Guest Bio Daniel is a contributor on trtrevolution.com. To get in touch with him, leave a comment on one of his articles on the TOT Revolution website, email daniel@trtrevolution.com or go to danielkelly.eu.

The majority of people in this world are just existing and never getting out of homeostasis. What are the things that keep us there? How can you use your habits and mindset to break out of it? Why is fasting such a necessity? On this episode, we are joined by author and blogger, Ludvig Sunstrom to discuss these concepts. You have to constantly evolve in every area of your life if you want to continue to break out of homeostasis. -Jay Campbell Three Takeaways Most people never figure out what they want out of life because they never ask the question of what it is they want. Social media is an evolutionary mismatch that forces homeostasis. Fasting is a way for your body to mend itself from the inside-out and cleanse itself of impurities from what we eat. At the start of the show, Ludvig gave some background on his life path, and we discussed why a college education isn’t as valuable as it used to be. Next, we talked about homeostasis and how to break out of it. We also discussed how to avoid the traps of homeostasis, BDNF, and the mistakes people make when it comes to calories and dieting. We also discussed: How the body is hardwired to save energy How to come up with workable intentional strategies to achieve your dreams Strategic reasons for fasting The human body can only be in one of two states: homeostasis, or your most active state. There is no in-between. If you want to break out of homeostasis, you have to evolve. Choose your commitments carefully and spend your time on things that actually matter. You also have to be good at controlling your indulgences. Become fully intentional about everything you do with your time and your life, and align your mindset with your goals. Guest Bio Ludvig is an entrepreneur and author. Together with Mikael Syding, the European Hedge Fund Manager of the Decade, he hosts the popular Swedish business podcast “25 Minutes,” which has been ranked #1 on iTunes several times. His content has been read and listened to by millions of people. Go to https://www.startgainingmomentum.com/ for more information or buy his book Breaking Out of Homeostasis on Amazon.

The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible is out now! How has the philosophy of replacement morphed into one of optimization? Is there more to optimization than just fitness? Is hormone optimization a men-only zone? On this episode, Daniel Kelly is back to discuss all this and more. You can either become a man of action or you can be everybody else. - Jay Campbell Takeaways Doctors are not always up-to-date with hormone replacement therapy knowledge. Do your own research. Testosterone improves all aspects of your life and is not dependent on health and fitness. "Natural" remedies for testosterone therapy are ineffective and not an alternative to optimization. To start off, we talked about The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible and how it destroys common myths about testosterone therapy and advancing beyond the sick care model. Daniel mentioned how important it is to educate yourself about the cutting-edge research on testosterone therapy. Next, we explained that the book is a great blueprint for understanding how to optimize your health. We also discussed how hormone therapy can bring advantages to anyone, irrespective of gender, body shape, or age. We also talked about: Taking control of your own health The damaging effects of standardized medical care Dispelling negative propaganda about hormone therapy Statistical myths about testosterone deficiency The problem with the toxin-free approach There have been a lot of myths about hormone therapy and how it's unnatural or damaging. Don't believe everything you read. Make a move to educate yourself. Buy and read books from experts in the field and talk to a doctor who can recommend the best course of action for optimizing YOUR life. Make sure your doctor is well-educated on the effects of low testosterone too, as many medical professionals tend to overlook it. There's no harm in looking for a second opinion. The main goal is finding something that works best for you in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Guest Bio Daniel is a contributor on trtrevolution.com. To get in touch with him, leave a comment on one of his articles on the TRT Revolution website, email daniel@trtrevolution.com or go to danielkelly.eu.  

The sick care system has failed society, making us more sick and less fertile. What is the solution to this crisis? How can we make the future better for the population? What is causing the chronic testosterone imbalance plaguing so many men? On this episode, Dr. Merrill Matschke returns to talk about why he is so passionate about wellness and preventive medicine. Medicine has become about following the robotic clinical pathways and taking care of sick people. -Dr. Merrill Matschke Three Takeaways Kids are becoming diabetic at a faster rate than ever before. By 2035 men in Western society will not be able to have children. Hormone optimization isn’t the immediate solution. It’s important to start with lifestyle optimization. At the start of the show, Dr Merrill shares how he became disillusioned with the current healthcare model, and how he’s transitioning out of it. He shared how the sick care model is failing the population and the talked about the alarming decline in fertility in Western cultures. We also discussed why diabetes among young people is becoming alarmingly more prevalent. We also talked about phlebotomy, and the importance of finding a doctor who actually has experience with optimization.   We also spoke about: How low testosterone is the new normal Why testosterone is not a silver bullet Normal range vs. optimal range in testosterone Human life is unsustainable if we continue to neglect health and wellness. We have to incentivize people to take care of themselves. The current medical system has to be swept away and rebuilt from the perspective of prevention and wellness. There’s no cookie cutter, template approach to optimization. We have to come down to a precision-type medicine where we treat everyone individually, because everyone is different. Guest Bio Dr. H. Matschke, MD is a board certified urologist who also has an interest in cenegenics and preventative medicine. Follow him on Twitter or @MatschkeMD or email MatschkeMD@gmail.com.