Have you been hearing all the buzz about peptides like GLP-1 for weight loss and wondering what’s really behind the hype?   In this episode, J Dragon is joined by Dr. Edwin Lee, a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. As a pioneer in regenerative medicine and founder of the Institute for Hormonal Balance, Dr. Lee shares his insights into the world of peptides and advanced therapies, and sheds light on how these cutting-edge treatments are paving the way for better longevity.   Learn about balancing your hormones and the spike in digestive issues in recent years, as Dr. Lee shares his expertise on environmental toxins, ozone therapy, and therapeutic plasma exchange, while offering practical advice on how you can stay proactive with your health. This episode is packed with actionable insights, innovative treatments, and inspiring stories that can help you take control of your well-being and explore the future of medicine.   “If you can get the triangle of health balanced, people tend to do really well” - Dr. Edwin Lee   You’ll leave this episode with…   Insights into what peptides are and how they can enhance your health and longevity   An understanding of why GLP-1 weight loss peptides (and others) are gaining so much attention   Dr. Edwin Lee's top advice on balancing your hormones and optimizing your health   What the "pyramid of health" is and how you can use it to thrive   Key information on advanced therapies like ozone therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange, and peptide treatments   The benefits of being proactive with your health in your 30s and 40s, including an inexpensive test you can get done to stay ahead of potential issues.   The story of how a 79-year-old man reversed his dementia through advanced treatments   A personal story of how J Dragon’s injury was healed through peptide therapy   The importance of addressing environmental toxins for better overall health   How Dr. Lee’s work with savepeptides.org is making a difference and how you can support this cause   The top peptides Dr. Lee recommends for enhancing brain and body performance   The Manhood Experiment of the week to help you stay younger and healthier longer   ------   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man What is the Manhood Experiment? It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:   Instagram @ManhoodExperiment   Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment   Threads @ManhoodExperiment   Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com Resources Mentioned:   dredwinlee.com   savepeptides.org   Institute of Hormone Imbalance - 407-363-9665   Book: The Fountain of Youth with Peptides - Dr. Edwin Lee   Valter Longo - Fasting Mimicking Program - https://www.valterlongo.com/fasting-mimicking-program-and-longevity/

What quotes keep you motivated when life gets challenging?   In this episode, T Rex and J Dragon dive into the quotes that keep them focused, sharing the powerful words that have moved them to push forward when it matters most. T Rex shares his top three quotes, including a favorite from Ernest Hemingway, and reflects on how these and other impactful phrases have shaped his mindset.    Explore how a simple motto or a single word can reignite your motivation and act as a powerful anchor during challenging times. Discover new quotes that might resonate with you, helping you stay aligned, driven, and ready for whatever challenges come your way.   “What starts out as a quote can turn into your operating system” - J Dragon   You’ll leave this episode with…   How quotes serve as an anchor to motivate you when you need it    T Rex’s top 3 favourite quotes   The motto J Dragon is currently using to help keep him motivated   A powerful quote by Ernest Hemingway   Ways you can remind yourself to show up each day   Where you can buy copies of quotes that motivate you   How a weekly mantra can help you strive for the best   How you can strategically use quotes to put you back in alignment   Ways you can ‘help yourself’ when you don’t feel like it   What OMMS stands for and how it can turn your obstacles into opportunities for growth   A quote by Henry David Thoreau that T Rex has embraced as his life credo   The one word T Rex has on his wall that helps him when times are difficult in business   -----   Leave a Review: 
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How do you navigate the inevitable setbacks and rejections in life?   In this episode, T Rex and J Dragon deliver a quick and impactful discussion on dealing with setbacks, rejections, and the dreaded "no's" that come our way. Tarek shares his personal experience with setbacks in his film project, providing insights into handling the feeling of being let down and why rejections are a crucial part of the journey.   Learn how to sit with the discomfort of setbacks, overcome them without letting them define you, and build mental toughness from your experiences. Join us to discover practical advice on preparing better, strengthening your resilience muscle, and how you can bounce back stronger from any rejection.   “You get the rejections, setbacks, and no’s, but the more you attempt it, the more you build that resilience muscle” - T Rex   You’ll leave this episode with…   How you can approach dealing with setbacks, rejections, and no’s   T Rex’s personal story about facing setbacks in his film project   What you can do when you feel let down   Understanding why setbacks are uncomfortable and how you can navigate through them   Knowing when to sit with and when to move forward from the pain of rejection   How you overcome setbacks so they don’t define you   How you can take inventory to get yourself back up from a loss   How failure is a part of your growth and how it can make you stronger   How your setbacks can teach you to prepare better    How you can build your resilience muscle   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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 Resources Mentioned:   MHE Episode: The Art of Bouncing Back: An Interview with Darleen 'Coach Dar' Santore, Best-Selling Author & Mental Conditioning Coach to Elite Athletes

What steps can you take today to secure your financial future?   In this episode, B.I.G Dreamz dives into the essentials of effective financial planning, offering four practical steps to guide you toward financial freedom. He explains the differences between gross and net profit and provides actionable advice on budgeting across three key areas. You’ll find out why saving is crucial for your financial stability and learn how to differentiate between good debt and bad debt with real-world examples.   Get equipped with effective retirement planning strategies, from knowing when to start saving to diversifying your portfolio. Learn about the benefits of tools like the FDIC retirement calculator and gain practical advice to help you stay on track. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your financial strategy, this episode is packed with insights to help you secure your financial future.   “Budgeting… that’s a big piece. Because if you can’t budget, you can’t plan for the future” - B.I.G Dreamz You’ll leave this episode with…   Four steps that will help you effectively plan for financial freedom   The difference between gross and net profit   Three different areas you need to budget for   Why you need to have savings    Examples of good debt and bad debt    The best time for you to start saving for retirement   A plan that will help set you up for a successful retirement    The two parts of retirement planning    What does it mean to diversify your retirement    How real-estate can be an asset for you   The Manhood Experiment of the Week that will get you started on the path to financial freedom    -----   Leave a Review: 
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 Resources Mentioned:   MHE Episode: 4 Steps on How to Implement a Budget Plan So You Can Be Financially Secure 

How do you optimize your fat loss journey by eating more?   In this episode, the guys are back with a quick, action-packed discussion on how increasing your food intake might be the key to breaking through your weight loss plateau. Discover how eating the right quantities can accelerate your journey to achieving your fitness goals, and hear a compelling success story from J Dragon about his client Aaron's transformation.   Find out how to determine your daily protein needs, leverage calorie-tracking apps, and use tools like BMR calculations and body impedance scales to guide your nutrition. This episode is packed with practical tips and insights on how to make your body feel safe, reduce stress, and ultimately burn fat more effectively.   “We need to listen to our bodies and it shouldn’t be that stressful” - J Dragon   You’ll leave this episode with…   Why eating more can be your secret to losing fat   Understanding how you can break through plateaus when you workout and eat clean already   The story of J Dragon’s client Aaron, who broke through his fat loss plateau with surprising changes   What might be causing your body stress   Why it's important for your body to feel safe to lose fat   What reverse dieting is and how it can help you   How to calculate your daily protein intake   The most efficient and productive change you can make to lose fat   Apps that will help you track your calories   The Manhood Experiment of the week to kickstart your fat loss journey   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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   What is the Manhood Experiment? It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
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 Resources Mentioned:   Macrocalculator - https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html   My Fitness Pal - https://www.myfitnesspal.com/   Calorie secrets - https://www.caloriesecrets.net/   Mike's Macros - https://www.mikesmacros.com/

How do you turn a great idea into a marketable reality?   Join us as T Rex, a marketing wizard with a track record of building multimillion-dollar businesses, unveils the key steps to transforming your great ideas into successful enterprises. Explore the crucial role of keyword research in elevating your business, with top tools and strategies to rise above your competition.    Discover T Rex's approach, where he offers practical methods to measure demand and competition, outlining a four-step process that ensures your concepts achieve maximum success. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this episode delivers concise, actionable insights to sharpen your strategies and enhance your success in today’s market.   “This episode really is for everyone that has a great idea” - T Rex   You’ll leave this episode with…   The power of keyword research and why you need to use it in your business   A simple metric you can use to gauge if your idea has the potential to succeed in the marketplace   One of the biggest mistakes T Rex sees when people are developing ideas   Where people are missing the mark with their good ideas   The first thing you need to do when you have an idea   Four steps you can follow to bring your idea to life   How to know if there is a market for your idea   The importance of knowing what your competitors are doing   What research engineering is and why you need to know about it   The best places to find out who your biggest competitors are   How you can know if there is a high search volume for your idea or product   Websites you can use to start your keyword research   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will start you on your journey to developing your great idea   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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 It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
   Instagram @ManhoodExperiment   Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment   Threads @ManhoodExperiment   Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com   Resources Mentioned:   Google keyword planner - www.ads.google.com/intl/es-419/home/tools/keyword-planner/   Helium 10 - Amazon - www.helium10.com   Semrush - www.semrush.com   Moz Keyword Explorer - www.moz.com   Uber Suggests - www.neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/  

Are you getting the most out of your time?   In this episode, we reveal how you can conquer your day with efficient time management techniques. B.I.G Dreamz dives into the art of planning your day for success and shares game-changing strategies to help you stay on track. Whether you're juggling meetings or striving to balance your commitments, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to help you reclaim control of your time.   Learn to set realistic timelines, avoid overload, and boost productivity without burning out. From maximizing the efficiency of your meetings to gracefully navigating conversations and keeping them on track, gain actionable tips to make every moment count and command respect through your time management skills.   “You’ll become this person who has this boundary and respect for time and others will see that in you” - B.I.G Dreamz   You’ll leave this episode with…   The time management skills B.I.G. Dreamz wished he had learned before turning 30   How you can plan your day for ultimate success   Tips that can help you stick to your timelines   A strategy to help you avoid overloading your schedule   How you can better control and own your time   Tips for having a productive meeting   A helpful transition you can use to get a meeting back on track   How you can save time and be more efficient    A step-by-step guide to gracefully ending conversations when you're short on time   How managing your time well earns respect from others   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will help you be more intentional with your time   ----- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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 It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
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Ready to conquer your next big goal with unwavering determination?   This quick episode will spur you into action as J Dragon delves into the power of setting your target goal and working towards it. Using his own journey of training for an Ironman, he explains how having a clear goal can boost your accountability and strengthen your relationships.    Learn how to choose an exciting target, involve your community for support, and create a timeline that keeps you on track. Turn aspirations into reality with this week's practical tips and kickstart your journey as you achieve your next big goal.   “I realize how much better I feel when I have something to train for” - J Dragon   You’ll leave this episode with…   Actionable tips to help you choose what to train for   How having a  target goal can positively impact your relationships   Why having accountability in your community is a win-win   The story of how J Dragon decided to compete in an Ironman    How J Dragon's circle of friends became a part of his target goal   Ways that setting a target goal can positively affect your friends and family   How team goals foster a sense of brotherhood   How you can move from thinking about doing something to taking the action   The benefits of setting a clear goal    Why you need a defined timeline for your goal   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will give you something to look forward to   ----- Leave a Review: 
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How can a friendly online relationship turn into a financial nightmare?   In this episode, the guys dive into the dark world of pig butchering scams—a term that captures the sinister nature of these elaborate cons. They explore the methods scammers use to build trust and manipulate their victims, often employing advanced techniques like AI. Learn about the staggering financial impact of these scams, with over a billion dollars lost to romance scams alone, and discover how young men are specifically targeted, offering insights to help them avoid falling victim to these schemes.   Through real-life examples and a step-by-step breakdown of scam tactics, the guys provide practical advice on identifying these cons and protecting yourself and your loved ones. From the psychological manipulation of love bombing to the crucial importance of discussing big investments with others, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay vigilant. Tune in to gain the awareness you need to discern between genuine opportunities and potential scams.   “Once you begin to understand how it works, you’ll have the awareness and be able to avoid things like this” - T Rex   You’ll leave this episode with…   What a pig butchering scam is and how it can affect you   Ways this scam affects men and how they are falling prey to them   The people pig butchering scams target   Real-life examples of what these scams look like   A step-by-step break down of how these scams work   Ways in which scammers build your trust before they scam you   How scammers are using AI to make their scams look more legit   What love bombing is   What the scammer does once you’ve been scammed   How you can identify scammers for your own safety and for the protection of those you love   Ways you can discern between the right investment opportunities and the wrong ones   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will allow you and others to be aware of pig butchering scams   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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   What is the Manhood Experiment? 
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 Resources Mentioned:   John Oliver on CNN   Erin West, Santa Clara Deputy District Attorney -  “They are running circles around us: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vo3wLAiHGu8   John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPpl2ISKTg    

Do you feel confident expressing when you're not okay?
 In this episode, the guys dive into men’s mental health and the journey of vulnerability, following Mental Health Month. They tackle stereotypes and explore how bringing emotions to the surface can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. With personal stories and reflections from their own lives, the guys discuss struggles, overcoming feelings of being a burden, and techniques to break out of downward spirals and return to positive emotions.   Learn how to navigate the impact of breakups, loss, economic stress, and the pressures of constantly comparing yourself to others on social media. Discover practical advice on assessing your mental health, understanding the interconnectedness of spiritual, mental, and physical well-being, and the transformative power of sharing and making space for others to be heard. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you start rewriting your story and take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.   “Men, we don’t have it all figured out, and that is ok” - J Dragon   You’ll leave this episode with…   Why ‘Breaking the Silence’ and embracing vulnerability are crucial for personal growth   Ways you can express your emotions openly and without fear   The impact of stereotypes on men's mental health and how you can challenge them   Tools to manage feelings of being a burden on other people   Strategies for navigating tough times like breakups and losses   Two questions you can ask yourself as you begin thinking about your mental health   The way your spiritual, mental, & physical health are connected   Services where you can get help    How men’s groups may help you and the power of sharing   What is Trauma?   Tips on how you can give people the space to be heard   The ManHood Experiment of the week that will empower you to take control of your mental health journey   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. 
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   What is the Manhood Experiment? 
 It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
   Instagram @ManhoodExperiment   Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment   Threads @ManhoodExperiment   Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com   Resources Mentioned:   The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal - By  Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz   Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/