Dom Cardone: Prepping Through Loss, PEDs, & GH

3rd in Classic Olympia & Serial Entrepreneur and MillionaireAPR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00 Intro01:27 The Batman of Bodybuilding03:07 Handling Social Media Hate07:34 The Illusion of Mystery vs Transparency11:04 Authenticity and Public Entitlement15:52 Fake Naturals & The 48 Laws of Power19:00 The Peptide Stigma & Natty Debate25:54 Terrence Ruffin’s Origin Story31:08 The Four Burner Theory of Success32:54 Dan’s Pivot: Teenage Dad to Global DJ37:31 Obsession with Winning & Founding Future40:01 Why Elite Performers Must Be Selfish42:22 Fountains vs Drains: Protecting Your Energy44:17 The Cost of Saying Yes to Everything46:09 Setting Boundaries & Opening Wolfe Gyms50:14 The Chris Bumstead Blueprint52:43 Delayed Gratification & True Wealth58:04 Health Optimization Protocols1:00:10 Dan’s Testosterone Breakthrough1:04:00 Debunking Peptide Misinformation1:05:46 Terrence’s Olympia Prep Setbacks1:08:48 The Brutal Reality of Gym Ownership1:12:16 Building a 3D Back & Training Splits1:15:11 Contest Prep Traps & Compounds to Avoid1:16:20 Health Prophylaxis & Glutathione Protocols1:23:48 Dan’s 4:30 AM Executive Routine1:30:26 Physical Dominance in the Boardroom1:33:53 Extreme Contest Diets: Kangaroo & Wild Game1:35:00 The Truth About Preventative Healthcare1:36:08 Allison Stout’s Gut Protocol1:38:40 The Delusional Mindset of Entrepreneurs1:42:26 Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers in Real Life1:46:00 The Art of Bodybuilding Posing1:47:35 Dan’s 18-Month Transformation1:48:25 How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand1:51:09 The Reality of IGF-1 LR31:52:22 Olympia Gold vs The Infinite Game1:55:18 Pre-Contest Sex Myths Debunked1:56:42 The Top 3 Compounds for Life2:00:04 Hardcore Gym Memories & Formative Years2:03:22 Final Advice

Anton Ratushnyi & Cameron Cheek: 22 Year Old Classic Olympian Bodybuilder  ⁨@anton_swl⁩   Few weeks out of 2026 OlympiaPlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Moving to America00:05:06 - Overcoming Stage Anxiety & Mindset00:08:55 - The Backstage Chat with Chris Bumstead00:12:14 - Mindset Shift & Coach Cameron's Impact00:13:58 - Immigrant Drive & Genetic Potential00:17:00 - Stage Rumors & California THC Laws00:20:18 - Pro Debut Struggles & Pittsburgh Rebound00:24:20 - Classic Physique Weight Caps & Height Hacks00:29:13 - Brotherly Genetics & Flow State00:35:00 - Judge Feedback & Preserving Prep Muscle00:38:04 - Weight Cap Realities & Olympia Peak Strategy00:41:00 - Muscle Density & Overcoming Overtraining00:45:28 - Off-Season Gaining Phases & Mass Building00:47:44 - Rebound Protocols & Health Phase Design00:52:04 - Training Mechanics & Volume Auto-Regulation00:58:00 - High School Culture Shock01:01:14 - Starting at 14 & Beating Fitness Cynicism01:06:01 - Step-by-Step Mindset & Climbing the Ladder01:11:20 - Conservative Enhancement & Retiring by 3001:16:16 - Anabolic Hyper-Responders & Receptor Toxicity01:22:36 - Compounds Avoided & Growth Hormone Protocols01:28:38 - GH Sensitivity & Peak Week Management01:34:42 - Satiety, Cravings, & Diet Sodas01:37:21 - Bloodwork Monitoring & Risk Mitigation01:41:32 - Contest Prep Staples & Off-Season Food01:48:45 - Depletion Calories & Cardio Rationale01:52:28 - Post-Olympia Plans & Gynecomastia Surgery01:57:24 - Posing Authenticity & C-Bum Comparisons02:00:36 - Peptides, GLP-1s, & Refeed Timing02:05:30 - Advice for Young Athletes02:10:09 - Lower Lat Isolation & Lengthened Partials02:14:24 - US Citizenship & Relationship Dynamics02:16:18 - Estrogen Management & Joint Health02:18:34 - Social Growth & Dallas Videographer Search02:26:50 - Managing Fatigue When Shredded02:31:46 - Unspoken Realities of Enhancement02:34:50 - Final Message to the World

Vigorous Steve, Dr. Dean St. Mart, & Kurt Havens join the chat.APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00:00 - Intro00:05:17 - What We Knew Before Our First Cycle00:16:18 - Genomic vs Non-Genomic Steroid Pathways00:22:48 - mTOR, Leucine & Protein Timing00:25:20 - Preserving Muscle & Blocking Cortisol00:28:00 - Caloric Cost of Muscle & Aging00:31:08 - The High Protein Myth on Gear00:36:58 - Kidney Health, Blood Pressure & EQ00:40:47 - Epicatechin, Injectable YK-11 & Inflammation00:45:00 - Mitochondrial Peptides & Leaky Gut00:50:50 - Follistatin & Myostatin Inhibitors00:57:01 - Steroids You Should Avoid01:06:14 - Mental Health Regrets & Tren Aggression01:13:28 - Retiring & Detaching Your Ego01:17:05 - Finding Identity Outside Bodybuilding01:22:36 - Custom Stacks vs Cookie-Cutter Protocols01:30:20 - The Evolution of Safer Bodybuilding01:33:57 - Extreme Fat Loss: ATX-304, BAM15 & DNP01:39:26 - Is Insulin Actually Necessary?01:43:30 - Blood Sugar Myths & Morning Hydration01:53:08 - Growth Hormone: Men vs Women02:00:47 - Hematocrit, Estrogen & Phlebotomy Myths02:12:53 - Injection Frequency & Patient Compliance02:17:52 - GLP-1 Dosing: Retatrutide & Tirzepatide02:28:39 - Peptide Stacks & Intranasal Xenatide02:31:00 - The Ultimate Hair Loss Protection Stack02:41:30 - Final Advice 

It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast collab  ⁨@ThinkBIGBodybuilding⁩  APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)00:00:00 Intro00:03:07 Why AJ Avoids Bodybuilding Podcasts00:06:40 Trauma, Transparency & Bodybuilding00:09:28 Retard Maxing & The Healing Spectrum00:12:13 Trauma's Toll on the Nervous System00:17:09 Mind-Soul Connection & Identity00:23:20 AJ's 2013 Health Crisis: Ulcerative Proctitis00:25:47 Finding True Identity00:30:48 GABA, Glutamate & Cycle Toxicity00:36:10 Peptide Protocols: Selank & Box Breathing00:38:20 Healing Neuroinflammation: Cerebrolysin & Cortexin00:41:40 Dopamine Resets & Nicotine Patches00:45:45 Sleep Struggles & The Danger of Anticholinergics00:48:14 DORAs: The Future of Sleep Medication00:52:53 Genetic Testing, ApoE4 & Thyroid Health00:57:46 Overcoming Ego & Coaching Evolution01:08:34 AJ's Best Client Preps01:13:13 The Carrot Cake Peaking Strategy01:14:55 Peaking Hassan Mostafa & RAAS Manipulation01:21:21 The Art of Peaking: Sodium & Potassium01:25:21 Jay Cutler's Mentorship Lessons01:26:38 Health-First Prep & Low-Dose PEDs01:31:58 The Backstage Mindset & Self-Belief01:34:35 PED Risk Management & Pulling Oils Early01:41:03 Honoring Matt Porter & John Meadows01:42:52 Supersaturation Days vs. Cheat Meals01:44:39 The Circadian T3 Method01:47:15 Gut Healing & Stomach Acid01:51:53 Leg Training Volume & Frequency01:53:49 Training Lagging Muscle Groups01:55:04 Growth Hormone Timing01:56:54 Fixing Lipids & PCSK9 Inhibitors02:00:45 Clearing Acne & Gyno02:02:26 PEDs & Retinal Damage02:04:21 Health Optimization on a Budget02:05:43 Final Message

It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast collab  ⁨@ThinkBIGBodybuilding⁩  APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)00:00:00 Intro00:02:38 Origin Stories: Entering the Bodybuilding World00:08:18 The Stigma: Bodybuilding 20 Years Ago00:10:35 Joining the Dark Side: Our First Cycles00:18:55 What We'd Change About Our Early Cycles00:20:43 The Era of Fake Gear & Underground Labs00:26:30 Winstrol Hairlines & Injection Horrors00:36:29 Old School Simplicity vs. Modern Complexity00:40:27 The Cost of Growth: Is Bodybuilding Pay-to-Win?00:46:07 Cruising, Coming Off & The Clomid Blues00:47:52 Hardcore Training vs. Modern Exercise Science00:59:58 Generic vs. Pharma Grade Growth Hormone01:07:39 Managing Drug Tolerance & Halo Mood Swings01:10:50 Extreme Eating & Bodybuilding Digestion01:12:05 Cycle Titration & Front-Loading Strategies01:18:25 Finding the Pharmacological Sweet Spot01:29:23 Worst Preps & The Danger of Megadosing01:35:12 Misusing Clenbuterol & Ephedrine01:37:02 Mitochondrial Enhancers: SLU-PP-332 & NAD+01:41:26 Peak Week Myths & The Power of Consistency01:47:38 The Wolverine Stack: BPC-157 & TB-50001:54:09 GLP-1 Agonists & Appetite Suppression02:01:48 The Peptide Hype Cycle02:05:50 Top 3 Compounds for the Apocalypse02:11:24 Protecting Kidney & Heart Health02:13:53 Our Favorite Cutting Cycles02:16:15 The Origin of the Pro Wall02:22:03 What the New Generation Does Better02:24:05 How Much Gear Does It Take to Turn Pro?02:27:18 Controlling Hemoglobin & Hematocrit02:30:20 Wildest Bulks & The Lasagna Diet02:35:14 Musical Tangents: The Velvet Underground02:37:13 Co-Host Pet Peeves02:41:07 Dusty's Brotox Protocol02:44:12 The Craziest Cycles We've Ever Heard Of02:46:30 Overrated Bodybuilding Trends02:48:27 Partying vs. Bodybuilding Discipline02:53:05 Final Message to the World

https://youtu.be/ifjzCPrAVyYAPR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)00:00:00 Intro00:01:40 The Ultimate Hair Regrowth Formula00:07:14 Red Light Therapy: Fact or Fiction?00:10:41 The Sweet Spot for Peptides00:12:11 BPC-157: Healing Injuries Fast00:19:05 Pharma vs. Generic HGH00:44:39 Mitochondrial Reset Protocols00:51:26 The Dave Palumbo Science Debate01:01:39 Curing Severe Tendonitis01:08:33 Serostim, Genotropin & Anavar01:13:06 Cryotherapy & Muscle Growth01:17:39 Insane Endurance: Cardarine & AICAR01:23:29 Mega-Dosing MOTS-c & SLU01:29:18 Mirabegron & Sleep Disruption01:37:23 5-Amino-1MQ: Oral vs. Injectable01:41:33 Cruising in the Off-Season01:44:56 Nootropics for Tren Toxicity01:50:52 The Truth About Nasal Spray Peptides01:53:25 Fertility Protocols on Gear01:59:19 Palumbo Debate Aftermath02:00:24 Retatrutide & Heart Health02:01:52 High-Dose SLU Protocols02:05:39 Tapering Clenbuterol02:06:38 Extreme Oral Steroids in Prep02:11:55 Trenbolone in the Off-Season02:12:54 Custom Peptide Stacks02:18:51 First Cycle Regrets02:22:09 Stopping Hair Loss on Gear02:25:40 Pinning HGH Pre-Workout02:28:01 Finding the Lowest Effective Dose02:31:35 Executive Nootropic Stack02:34:47 Pre-Workout Peptides02:36:40 CIA Background & Intelligence02:39:25 Final Thoughts & Legacy

APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)00:00:00 Intro00:00:42 Relationships & Marriage00:04:48 Identity - “You Are Not Bodybuilding”00:6:57 Finding Faith00:14:38 The Origin Story00:20:39 Starting Gear as a Teen00:28:17 The Tragic 2016 NY Pro00:39:34 Honoring Lost Loved Ones00:48:11 Peptides & Health00:50:00 Remembering Ryan00:52:32 Training Regrets & 4-Day Splits00:58:18 Managing the Off-Season01:04:15 Designing an Off-Season Cycle01:16:30 Pharma vs. Generic GH01:25:31 Does GH Cause Distension?01:30:31 PEDs to Avoid01:32:25 Peptides That Actually Work01:37:38 GLP-1s in Bodybuilding01:44:51 Post-Show Rebound Strategies01:48:35 Orals at the End of Prep01:52:05 Genetics in Open Bodybuilding01:57:13 Genetic Testing for Athletes01:59:29 Building Huge Hamstrings02:04:35 Deloading vs. Total Rest02:05:36 Organ Health Supplements02:07:14 Bodybuilding & Relationships02:08:35 Underrated Prep Foods02:09:37 Final Message to the World

APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)00:00:00 Intro00:01:28 Detroit Life00:03:41 Context is King00:08:14 The Peptide Healing Journey00:14:13 Bodybuilding Stress & Sleep00:22:51 Retatrutide for Prep00:31:12 SLU-PP-332 & Endurance00:34:28 Mitochondrial Health & SS-3100:37:30 Clearing Zombie Cells00:41:19 Peptide Bio-Regulators00:47:47 Growth Hormone Truths00:52:36 Fixing Gut Health00:59:16 Mandatory Bloodwork Protocols01:06:06 Long Exposure Anabolics01:13:05 The Health Phase01:15:18 Estrogen & Aromatase Control01:18:57 Mini-Cuts & Insulin Sensitivity01:20:03 Training Volume vs Intensity01:28:28 Retatrutide Digestion Issues01:30:10 Sleep Apnea & High Hematocrit01:32:13 Pre-Workout Orals (Anavar)01:34:41 Fatherhood01:35:54 The StairMaster is Overrated01:39:09 Peri-Workout Insulin01:40:16 Why Supplements Fail01:42:17 Potassium Pulsing & Diuretics01:46:56 Clinical Medicine in Coaching01:47:51 DHEA & Skincare01:50:48 Complex Gut Health Case01:54:00 Adding Lantus to Prep01:57:40 5-Amino-1MQ Fat Loss02:00:00 Impact Over Hype

APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:39 - Medical Tourism: Hair Transplants & Teeth00:04:06 - Why Athletes Go to Turkey for Heart Scans00:06:15 - The Galleri Test: Preemptive Cancer Screening00:09:09 - Genetic Limits vs. Mega-Dosing Gear00:14:33 - Protecting Your Fertility on Cycle00:17:24 - Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Bodybuilders00:19:22 - Top 5 Longevity & Health Supplements00:23:40 - Detecting Hidden Insulin Resistance00:26:15 - How to Fix a Fatty Liver00:29:52 - Endothelium: The Root of Heart Disease00:32:43 - Why ApoB Matters More Than LDL00:38:06 - The Danger of Dumping Blood (Phlebotomy)00:43:54 - Calcium Scores vs. CT Angiograms00:58:48 - Brain Farts, ADHD, & Sleep Hygiene01:02:26 - The Truth About Research Peptides01:09:19 - Curing Leaky Gut & GI Issues01:11:02 - Safe Gear & Insulin for Women01:16:58 - Navigating Female Endocrine Preservation01:20:57 - Toxic Coaching & Client Caps01:22:06 - Broderick Chavez & Cycle Philosophies01:26:30 - Structuring a 16-Week Off-Season01:33:42 - The Importance of Bridge Phases01:40:06 - Muscle Memory & First Cycle Gains01:49:26 - Breaking Plateaus with Halotestin & Winstrol01:58:27 - Superdrol & Water Retention02:00:12 - IGF-1, HGH, & Tumor Growth02:08:34 - Top 5 Bodybuilding Coaches02:15:20 - Peaking a Type 1 Diabetic02:18:41 - Fixing Chronic IBS02:20:23 - The Truth About Follistatin02:25:20 - Controlling Your Waistline in the Off-Season02:36:05 - Retatrutide vs. Semaglutide02:39:33 - Women's Physique vs. Female Bodybuilding02:48:08 - Final Message: Your Future Self

APR Health Solutions Peptides: www.aprhealthsolutions.com - code nyleOptimize HRT Clinic: https://members.optimize-hp.com - code nyleMerch: https://www.aykons.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nyle (code nyle)Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:05 The Hardest Phase of Life00:07:17 Restaurant Kid to Street Hustler00:13:07 Saved by the Marines00:18:12 Manifestation & Mental Architecture00:27:15 Doing the Work: Therapy & Vulnerability00:31:23 The Mother Wound & Emotional Disarray00:37:40 Fixing People vs. Finding a Partner00:46:04 The Power of Insecurity00:54:28 Navigating Judgment & Cultural Expectations00:57:46 Building a Macro-Level Legacy01:06:29 Surviving the First Bodybuilding Show01:13:05 Optimizing Health & Peptides01:15:08 The Evolution of Training01:21:28 The Dream of Turning Pro01:26:26 The PED Journey: First Cycles01:30:24 Liver Toxicity & Early Mistakes01:36:08 The First True Prep Cycle01:41:54 Balancing Business & Prep Stress01:46:14 Optimize HRT Protocol01:49:37 Prep Brain & Gut Health01:56:42 Raw Dogging Fatigue01:59:56 Q&A: Vietnamese Food & Military Tips02:08:35 Auto-Regulating the Training Split02:13:32 Tattoo Therapy & Pain02:19:26 Final Message: Build Your Legacy