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PODCAST

The Weaponized BODY

Dr. Ryan J Hewitt

The Weaponized Body is the ultimate podcast for busy dads, men, and business professionals striving to optimize performance, health, and recovery. Designed to help you expand as a father, husband, and leader, this podcast delivers actionable strategies to overcome internal and external challenges. From mastering metabolic health to rewiring your mindset, every episode empowers you to conquer obstacles, build resilience, and unlock your full potential. It"s time to transform your body and mind into

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Your Teen’s Phone Isn’t Neutral (It’s Rewiring Their...

The Weaponized BODY ·

2026/01/23

Your teen’s smartphone isn’t just “screen time.” It’s an engineered attention trap, built around notifications, novelty, dopamine rewards, and endless scrolling, hitting a developing brain at the exact stage where impulse control, emotional regulation, and attention are still being wired. In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down why modern smartphone use is not a neutral tool for adolescents (and honestly… adults too). If you’ve noticed homework taking forever,

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25:45

5 Rules for Using Nicotine Without Getting Dependent

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2026/01/15

Nicotine is one of the most misunderstood performance compounds on the planet. Most people hear “nicotine” and instantly think cigarettes, vaping, cancer, addiction—and they’re right to hate the delivery methods. But pure nicotine, isolated from smoke and combustion, has a very different story. In this episode of the Weaponize Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down nicotine as a cholinergic stimulant that interacts with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, influencing dopamine, norepinephrine

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00:23:24

Why You Quit After 3 Weeks (And How to Fix It in 2026)

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2025/12/30

If you set goals every New Year… and then forget them by February, this episode is for you. In this final Weaponize Body podcast of 2025, I’m breaking down the exact goal-setting system that helped me stop drifting, stop quitting, and start hitting targets year after year. This isn’t hype—this is a practical framework you can use to plan your best year in 2026across the 4 areas that actually control your life: body (fitness/health), being (faith/spirituality), balance (family/relationships), and

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00:26:17

TRT: The Complete Guide (Labs, Dosing & What Doctors...

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2025/12/18

Confused about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)—or already on it and not feeling right?In this complete guide, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down when TRT makes sense, when it doesn’t, and why most TRT problems come from poor management—not testosterone.What You’ll Learn / Highlights (3–7 bullets)The 2 types of low T (primary vs. secondary) and how they show up on labsWhy “testosterone crashes with age” is often a metabolic + lifestyle issueThe bloodwork most men aren’t getting (and what it should

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00:23:39

Victim Mentality Is Killing Men: Here’s How to Break It

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2025/12/11

Is victim mentality quietly wrecking your health, marriage, or business? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down how victim thinking weakens men and women—and how radical personal responsibility can weaponize your body, mind, and spirit. If you’re tired of feeling stuck and repeating the same patterns, this is your wake-up call on victim mentality and personal responsibility.What You’ll Learn / HighlightsThe real definition of victim mentality (and why it’s way more subtle than crying in a

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00:28:05

This Number Predicts Burnout Before You Feel It

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2025/12/04

Training hard but still feeling cooked? In this episode, we break down heart rate variability (HRV) so you can stop guessing your recovery and actually see what your nervous system is telling you.If you’re a CEO, athlete, or high performer who pushes the limits, this is your blueprint for staying out of burnout and keeping your body “hard to kill.”What You’ll Learn / HighlightsWhat HRV (heart rate variability) really measures and why it’s your nervous system’s “Wi-Fi signal” for stress and

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00:21:47

The Lie You’ve Been Told About Peptides and “Quick...

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2025/11/26

Peptides are being called the future of modern healthcare—but most people are using them blindly. In this conversation with Dr. Lori Gerber, we break down how peptide therapy really works, who it’s for, and how to use it safely for performance, fat loss, brain health, hormones, and more.If you’ve been curious (or confused) about peptides, GLP-1s, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c and beyond…this is your deep dive.What You’ll Learn / HighlightsThe simple explanation of what peptides are and how they act as

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00:22:17

Why Most People Fail at Staying Fit Through the...

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2025/11/20

Staying on track through the holidays isn’t about perfection — it’s about standards, intention, and a plan.In this Weaponize Body episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down exactly how to stay fit, lean, and weaponized through the holidays without living like a monk.If you want to enjoy the food, the drinks, the travel and still feel dangerous on January 1st, this is for you.What You’ll Learn / HighlightsWhy the holidays quietly destroy your fitness, sleep, and discipline — and how to stop the slide

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00:20:44

Why Most People Fail at Anti-Aging (and What Actually...

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2025/11/13

If you care about performance, anti-aging, or recovery, you must understand IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1).This “under-the-radar” hormone may be the single best biomarker for your biological age, strength, and ability to recover.In this episode of the Weaponized Body podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down exactly what IGF-1 is, how it works, and how to optimize it naturally.What You’ll Learn / HighlightsWhat IGF-1 actually is, how it’s triggered by growth hormone, and why it’s the real workhorse

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00:20:10

Why Most People Fail at TRT (and What Actually Works)

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2025/11/07

Most men on TRT are handed aromatase inhibitors—and pay the price. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down why crushing estrogen backfires and what real optimization looks like. If you’re searching “TRT aromatase inhibitors,” watch this first.What You’ll Learn / Highlights• The real purpose of aromatase inhibitors (AI) like anastrozole/letrozole—and why they’re overprescribed• Why estrogen is essential for male brain, joints, libido, cardiovascular health, and recovery• How cookie-cutter dosing

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00:33:31

Disc Herniation Is NOT a Life Sentence: The Truth...

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2025/10/30

Ever been floored by back pain, literally? Can’t bend over, tie your shoes, or even sit without wincing? You’re not alone. Nearly 80% of people will suffer from debilitating back pain in their lifetime. But what if we’ve been treating it all wrong?In this no-holds-barred episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of disc herniation and chronic back pain. With over 18 years of experience, thousands of patient cases, and his own powerful

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00:25:21

What’s Really in Your Testosterone? The Hidden Factor...

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2025/10/23

Most guys on TRT are obsessing over dosage and esters, but almost no one is asking the deeper question: What’s your testosterone swimming in?In this eye-opening solo episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked but potentially game-changing factors in testosterone optimization therapy (TOT): the carrier oil. Whether you’re injecting cottonseed, grapeseed, sesame, or MCT oil, the type of oil you choose could be impacting your comfort, consistency, and long-term health

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00:24:48

The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Why...

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2025/10/17

Think you're being disciplined by cutting carbs? What if your "clean eating" is actually backfiring on your metabolism, hormones, and energy?In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Weaponized Body, Dr. Ryan Hewitt dismantles the long-term myths of low-carb diets. While cutting carbs can help you lean out in the short term, what happens when you stay low-carb for months or years? You might be unknowingly tanking your thyroid, elevating stress hormones, and stalling muscle growth, all while

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00:28:13

Morning Wood Is Your Body’s Health Report Card,...

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2025/10/09

Guys, it’s time to stop laughing and start listening, because what happens (or doesn’t happen) below the belt every morning might be the most honest health assessment you’ll get all day.In this episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt tackles a topic every man knows but few actually understand: Morning Wood (a.k.a. nocturnal penile tumescence). It’s more than just a funny name, it's a powerful indicator of cardiovascular, hormonal, neurological, and metabolic health. Whether you're a man noticing changes or a

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00:23:39

Gratitude Is a Weapon: The Overlooked Key to...

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2025/10/02

We often treat gratitude like a Hallmark card sentiment, something soft, seasonal, or saved for Thanksgiving. But what if gratitude is actually one of the most powerful performance enhancers you’re not using? In this raw and real mindset episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt drops the fluff and exposes the truth: gratitude isn’t a feeling, it’s a discipline. It’s not a noun. It’s a verb. And if you want a stronger mind, stronger relationships, and a stronger life, you need to learn how to practice it.Dr. Ryan

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00:32:09

Cookie Cutter Hormone Clinics Are Failing You: Here’s...

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2025/09/25

Ever felt like your hormone clinic was running on autopilot? You're not alone, and it’s a big problem.In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt pulls back the curtain on the cookie-cutter chaos in the hormone optimization world. With flashy marketing, buzzwords, and “one-size-fits-all” prescriptions becoming the norm, thousands are being misled by clinics that promise peak performance but deliver disappointment, and even danger.Dr. Ryan shares firsthand stories and clinical

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00:36:39

Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken: How Hormones Actually...

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2025/09/18

Ever been told “it’s just calories in, calories out,” then felt crazy-hungry, low-energy, and stuck? In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt tackles the most misunderstood part of fitness, how your hormones control both sides of the energy equation and why that’s why some people “look at food and gain 10 pounds” while others seem bulletproof.Dr. Ryan breaks the dogma wide open. Yes, energy balance matters. But hormones decide how much you want to eat, how full you feel, where

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00:33:56

The Recovery Lies You’re Buying Into (And What...

The Weaponized BODY ·

2025/09/11

Are you wasting your money on fancy recovery gadgets that promise faster gains and better fitness? From cold plunges to compression boots, the fitness world is flooded with sexy tools that promise to boost recovery, but are they really worth it? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down the real science (and BS) behind today's most popular recovery methods. In this episode, Dr. Ryan tackles the shiny world of recovery hacks, from cold plunges and saunas to massage guns and Kinesio tape. Drawing

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00:32:46

Why You're Not Jacked (Even Though You're "Doing the...

The Weaponized BODY ·

2025/09/04

You’re training, you’re sweating, you’re eating kinda healthy… so why aren’t you seeing the results? In today’s episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt cuts through the noise and lays out the five hidden reasons your body transformation has stalled, no fluff, just truth.So many of us think we’re doing everything “right.” We show up at the gym, we eat clean (mostly), and we tell ourselves that our late nights or weekend drinks aren’t really the issue. But what if you’re stuck in

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00:26:14

GH & IGF-1 Demystified: Peptides for Fat Loss,...

The Weaponized BODY ·

2025/08/27

What if the key to faster recovery, sharper performance, and even looking younger wasn’t a pill or a shot, but something your body already makes? In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt unpacks the truth about growth hormone and why it’s often called the body’s “anti-aging” hormone. If you’ve ever struggled with stubborn belly fat, slower healing, or lagging energy as you’ve aged, this conversation will change the way you think about recovery and longevity.Dr. Ryan breaks

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