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Tom Sheppard breaks down the science of training optimization, peptide protocols, and performance enhancement for the modern biohacker. From hybrid training approaches that build strength and hypertrophy simultaneously to the most effective peptides for recovery and longevity, this episode delivers actionable strategies for maximizing human performance without compromising health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why the "superhuman" biohacker needs to master multiple training modalities instead of specializing in just one

• The surprising truth about how slow real strength gains actually are (even for competitive powerlifters)

• Tom's exact framework for fitting power, strength, hypertrophy, and cardio into minimal weekly training time

• The peptide stack that addresses mitochondrial decline, inflammation, and hormone optimization as you age

• Why most people fail with over-the-counter testosterone boosters (and when they actually work)

• The injectable peptide combination that amplifies growth hormone effects without the side effects of higher doses

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction to Tom Sheppard

1:17 Tom's Journey from Biology to Strength Coaching

4:07 The Modern Biohacker's Training Philosophy

9:12 Power Development and Plyometric Training

12:35 The Power Building Zone: 75-85% Training

16:00 Real Progress is Painfully Slow

21:55 Cardiovascular Training Simplified

26:04 Why All Training Methods Work

29:18 Programming for the Busy Professional

36:09 Movement Mastery and Technical Proficiency

43:05 Peptides and Performance Enhancement Fundamentals

47:03 Growth Hormone and Thymic Health

50:04 The Best Healing Peptides Explained

53:54 Where to Find Tom Sheppard

ABOUT TOM SHEPPARD:

Tom Sheppard is a strength and conditioning coach with a biology degree background who specializes in evidence-based training, nutrition, and peptide optimization. With over 16 years of coaching experience, he works with Elite FTS and co-hosts their Table Talk podcast. Tom combines scientific research with practical application to help athletes and biohackers achieve optimal performance through hybrid training approaches and strategic peptide protocols.

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Dr. Scott Stevenson breaks down his revolutionary Fortitude Training system, revealing why higher frequency training with autoregulation produces superior hypertrophy results compared to traditional bro splits.

This episode covers advanced training periodization, the science of muscle rounds and cluster sets, intra-workout nutrition strategies, and the surprising power of placebo effects on performance.

Whether you're a competitive bodybuilder or optimizing for longevity, Scott's evidence-based approach to progressive overload across multiple rep ranges will transform how you think about building muscle.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why training each muscle group 3-4 times per week with adjusted volume outperforms traditional once-weekly splits for most lifters

• The autoregulation strategy that lets you maximize effective reps while avoiding overtraining—without rigid programming

• How muscle rounds (cluster sets) allow you to accumulate more high-quality reps at challenging loads than straight sets

• The metabolic reason intra-workout carbohydrates can preserve performance during high-volume training, especially when dieting

• Why open-label placebos work even when you know you're taking a placebo—and how to leverage this for training performance

• The surprising research showing that mouth-rinsing with sweet substances improves strength output through central nervous system effects

ABOUT DR. SCOTT STEVENSON:

Dr. Scott Stevenson is a former college professor, licensed acupuncturist, and competitive bodybuilder with over 30 years of coaching experience. He's the creator of the Fortitude Training system and author of "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach."

Scott has coached numerous competitive bodybuilders including IFBB Pro Dave Henry for 15 years, helping athletes achieve pro cards and stage success worldwide. His evidence-based approach combines exercise science, autoregulation principles, and practical coaching experience.

CHAPTERS:

0:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Scott Stevenson

0:01:47 Scott's Background and Career Journey

0:04:18 What is Fortitude Training?

0:08:02 Higher Frequency Training Principles

0:12:00 Individual Response to Training Volume

0:15:05 Autoregulation and Listening to Your Body

0:19:09 The Three Set Types in Fortitude Training

0:22:50 Why Variety Matters for Hypertrophy

0:25:46 Breaking Down Muscle Rounds (Cluster Sets)

0:32:02 How to Execute a Muscle Round Properly

0:39:57 Adjusting Training Based on Carbohydrate Intake

0:45:32 Intra-Workout Nutrition: Carbs and Protein Timing

0:52:32 The Science of Recovery and Nutrient Timing

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with David Herrera, the Solar Athlete, as we explore advanced training methodologies, circadian biology optimization, and cutting-edge health strategies. Learn how sunlight exposure, cold therapy, leptin management, and sleep architecture can dramatically transform your performance, body composition, and overall health. David breaks down the science behind GLP-1 drugs, light therapy protocols, and how to manipulate your environment for maximum results.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction and David's Current Training Focus
1:53 Building a Training Foundation for Competition
5:06 Unconventional Training Modalities: Bands and Kbox
9:39 The Role of Eccentric Training in Powerlifting Prep
12:17 Programming for Aesthetic vs Performance Goals
17:19 Diet Structure for Performance and Weight Class Competition
20:08 How Sunlight Affects Nutrient Digestion and Utilization
25:27 Manipulating Cold Exposure for Fat Loss
29:54 Box Breathing and Hypoxic Training Techniques
30:56 Using Heat and Light Therapy in Cold Climates
36:08 The Bell Curve of Red Light Therapy Exposure
39:53 Deuterium Depleted Water and Energy Preservation
42:19 Understanding Leptin: The Master Metabolic Regulator
51:00 Fixing Poor GLP-1 Drug Response with Lifestyle
56:24 Sleep Architecture and Melatonin Optimization
61:02 Green Light Therapy for Hemoglobin and Headaches
63:28 Iron States and Regeneration Through Hypoxia
66:30 PEMF and Frequency Therapy Applications

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Why David believes most strength athletes are missing critical rotational training that prevents injury and enhances torso stability
• The surprising way cold exposure can make you leaner in winter while eating more fat than in summer
• How leptin actually works at night and why most people taking GLP-1 drugs are missing the bigger picture
• The exact lighting protocol David uses to optimize melatonin and ensure leptin reaches the hypothalamus correctly
• Why green light exposure can eliminate headaches and stabilize hemoglobin in ways most people don't understand
• The truth about deuterium depleted water and whether cheaper alternatives actually exist

ABOUT DAVID HERRERA:
David Herrera, known as the Solar Athlete, is a powerlifting competitor, coach, and circadian biology expert who specializes in optimizing human performance through environmental manipulation. With decades of elite-level training experience, David integrates quantum biology principles, light therapy, and metabolic optimization to help athletes and health enthusiasts achieve peak performance. He's currently preparing for a powerlifting meet at age 40, aiming to surpass his totals from five years ago.

For the science nerds → Advanced biohacking research: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethodFor the action-takers → Coaching and Direct Support: https://www.realprimalhuman.com/websiteBryan Moskow (The Guerrilla Chemist) and Matt Chrisman break down the latest innovations in peptide science for muscle growth, longevity, and performance optimization. From growth hormone secretagogues to the groundbreaking new modified Follistatin and Klotho, this episode reveals cutting-edge protocols that go beyond traditional anabolics. Learn how to leverage these compounds for hypertrophy, recovery, and anti-aging without the typical side effects.CHAPTERS:0:00:00 Introduction - Meet The Guerrilla Chemist & Matt Chrisman0:02:22 Growth Hormone Peptides for Building Muscle0:04:42 IGF-1 LR3 - Does It Actually Work?0:06:03 Stacking Growth Hormone with Secretagogues0:09:05 PEG-MGF and Mechano Growth Factor Explained0:13:56 Water Retention as a Sign of GH Side Effects0:16:01 Insulin Protocols for Muscle Growth and Performance0:19:52 Retatrutide as a Nutrient Partitioner0:24:22 The New Modified Follistatin - Game Changer0:31:01 Why This Follistatin Doesn't Cause Cardiac Issues0:33:53 Real-World Results - 9 Weeks on Follistatin0:42:53 Training Protocols to Maximize Follistatin0:45:56 Klotho for Longevity and Kidney Health0:53:03 Klotho's Impact on Vascular Health and Performance0:56:56 Recommended Age to Start Klotho and Follistatin1:03:30 What's Coming Next from Bio Longevity Labs1:06:56 Important Administration Notes for FollistatinKEY TAKEAWAYS:• Why the new modified Follistatin has a 19-day half-life and doesn't bind to activin (eliminating cardiac side effects that plagued Big Pharma drugs)• The surprising truth about IGF-1 LR3 and whether it actually binds to receptors or just floats around in your bloodstream• How Matt gained 5 pounds of skeletal muscle in 6 weeks while traveling and eating ad libitum with only Follistatin and TRT• Why Klotho may reverse aging at the cellular level by optimizing kidney function, brain health, and endothelial function• The exact insulin timing protocols top bodybuilders use (4-5 IU pre-workout) without risking hypoglycemia• What growth hormone water retention really signals about insulin resistance and why it's a red flag, not a badge of honor

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Big Paul returns for the ultimate deep dive into insulin protocols, blood sugar manipulation, and navigating the current PED landscape. Learn the exact insulin dosing strategies that elite bodybuilders use, why insulin is being misused by 99% of people for physique enhancement, and how to structure carb cycling with rapid-acting insulin for maximum muscle growth without getting fat. Paul breaks down the synergy between growth hormone and insulin, the truth about Nandrolone's age-related side effects, and why the mitochondrial peptide stack is revolutionizing contest prep.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Demystifying Insulin for Bodybuilders
0:25 Paul's Training Break & Recovery from Surgery
2:50 The Half-Truths About Steroid Dosages
6:00 Paul's Diabetic Journey & GLP-1 Experience
12:00 Coming Out of a Cut: When to Introduce Insulin
17:30 The Super Compensation Effect with High Volume Training
20:15 Glut-4 Translocation & Insulin Timing Around Workouts
24:40 Why Lantus (Long-Acting Insulin) Is Misused by Bodybuilders
29:00 Rapid-Acting Insulin: The Superior Choice for Meals
33:00 Growth Hormone & Insulin: Counterregulatory Hormones
38:00 Intra-Workout Nutrition & Glycogen Synthesis
42:40 The Powerlifter to Bodybuilder Transformation
47:00 Navigating the Steroid Shortage: No Primo or Masteron
50:30 Equipoise: The Estrogen-Crashing Compound
53:30 Nandrolone (Deca): Age-Related Side Effects
56:15 The Mitochondrial Stack: GLP-1, MOTS-c & SLU-PP-332
1:00:45 Should You Run Peptides Year-Round?
1:02:25 Being Cautious with New Compounds
1:04:40 Where to Find Paul's Content & Courses

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why using Lantus to mask high fasting glucose is making bodybuilders pre-diabetic

• The exact rapid-acting insulin protocol: dosing at meals 1, 3, and 5 on high carb days to maximize glycogen synthesis

• How growth hormone and insulin work as counterregulatory hormones and why you should never take them together

• Why Nandrolone side effects seem to be age-related and how high estrogen exacerbates progesterone issues

• The mitochondrial peptide stack (GLP-1 + MC + SLU) produced the leanest physiques Paul has ever seen in 62 contest preps

Nerd out on the data: Join advanced discussions: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethodGet the playbook: Practical biohacking starts here: https://www.realprimalhuman.com/websiteJay Campbell returns to break down the ultimate performance enhancement protocols for fat loss, consciousness expansion, and longevity optimization. From GLP-1 peptides and Klotho to melanotan-1's spiritual benefits and the truth about high-dose melatonin, this conversation reveals cutting-edge biohacking strategies that pharma doesn't want you to know. Discover why micro-dosing is the key to sustainable results and how to use peptides as tools for radical health transformation.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction to Part 21:23 Melanotan-1 and Expanding Consciousness Through Melanin12:40 Pineal Gland Optimization: 5-MeO-DMT and Heroic Dose Melatonin24:15 Navy SEALs Curing PTSD with Plant Medicine42:10 Why Physical Optimization Unlocks Spiritual Connection48:25 Klotho: The Ultimate Longevity and Sexual Performance Protein1:14:20 Klotho's Power to Regenerate Cardiac and Kidney Tissue1:19:35 The Standard American Diet Causes Neurodegeneration1:31:10 GLP-1 Peptides: Why Pharma Doses Are Destroying People1:44:20 Leptin Sensitivity is the Key to GLP-1 Success1:50:35 Micro-Dosing GLPs: The Studies Prove We're Right2:08:30 Bio Longevity Labs and the Future of BiohackingKEY TAKEAWAYS:• Why melanotan-1 combined with sunlight creates profound meditative states and spiritual connection that most people never experience• The shocking truth about how Frank Barr's melanin research was buried after he was "suicided" in 1971• How heroic doses of melatonin (6-10 grams) combined with pinealon enable astral projection and lucid dreaming• Why Navy SEALs with severe PTSD achieved 100% cure rates using 5-MeO-DMT in ceremony• The real reason Klotho is being called the most important longevity protein ever discovered• Why pharmaceutical GLP-1 starting doses are destroying people's receptors and causing massive side effectsABOUT JAY CAMPBELL:Jay Campbell is a five-time international bestselling author, biohacker, and co-founder of Bio Longevity Labs. He's a globally recognized expert on testosterone optimization, therapeutic peptides, and longevity protocols. Jay specializes in teaching people how to unhook from the sick-care medical system through hormonal optimization, peptide therapy, and bio-regulator compounds. His upcoming book "Metabolic Awakening" reveals the truth about GLP-1 peptides and proper micro-dosing protocols.EPISODE RESOURCES:Jay Campbell's Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/jaycampbell333Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jaycampbell333Website: https://jaycampbell.comBio Longevity Labs: https://biolongevitylabs.comFree Resources & Books: https://jaycampbell.com/free-info

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Episode Overview

Jay Campbell returns to the DDT Method Podcast for an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge muscle-building peptides and human optimization protocols. Jay shares unprecedented real-world data from a small group of elite biohackers—including himself, Brian Moscow (the Gorilla Chemist), and others—who have added nearly 10 pounds of pure skeletal muscle in just 8 weeks while remaining relatively lean.

The episode dives deep into dosing strategies, optimal stacking protocols and the specific training methodologies required to maximize results. Beyond muscle building, Jay discusses the regulatory landscape shift coming in 2026 when major pharmaceutical companies will restrict GLP access, the emergence of superior small-molecule alternatives, and how practitioners can legally leverage cutting-edge research compounds.

This conversation serves as essential knowledge for anyone serious about advanced optimization, whether building muscle, burning fat, or pursuing comprehensive longevity and biological age reversal protocols.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction and Jay Campbell's Return

4:19 Follistatin LGR242 Breakthrough and Results

12:01 Dosing Strategies and Stacking Follistatin

17:22 Future of GLP-1s and Regulatory Changes

26:09 Super Retatrutide and Small Molecule Revolution

36:37 Ultimate Muscle Building Stack Revealed

41:18 Training Methodology for Maximum Growth

48:49 Recovery Modalities and Nutrient Partitioning

56:19 Energy Systems and Periodization Principles

1:05:17 The God Stack for Shredding and Longevity

HEALTH DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The protocols, compounds, and substances discussed (including peptides, growth hormone, anabolics, and research chemicals) carry significant health risks and legal considerations that vary by jurisdiction.

Listeners should consult qualified healthcare providers before implementing any protocols. The hosts are not medical doctors, and individual results vary based on genetics, training, nutrition, and overall health status. Self-administration of research compounds carries inherent risks. This content is designed for informed adults in jurisdictions where such discussions are legal.

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Episode Summary:

Dr. Dean St. Mart returns for an advanced deep-dive into biological age optimization, mitochondrial peptide protocols, and longevity strategies that goes far beyond basic biohacking.

Dean reveals how he and his wife both tested 10 years younger than their chronological age according to glycation markers, then breaks down the critical mistakes most people are making with mitochondrial peptides like SLU-PP-332—including why low doses are actually more effective and how to properly support your system with activated B-vitamins, antioxidants, and strategic bloodwork monitoring.

The conversation covers telomere protection, cellular replication science, why bodybuilders age faster from chronic mTOR activation, and the pharmacology behind effective peptide dosing including first-pass metabolism and receptor occupancy.

TOP TAKEAWAYS:

Biological age can be measured through blood glycation markers

Dean and his wife both tested 10 years younger than their chronological age using GlycanAge testing, which measures how glycated proteins in your bloodstream indicate metabolic efficiency and oxidative stress levels. This provides actionable feedback on whether your optimization strategies are working.

Low-dose mitochondrial peptides are more effective than high doses

The human equivalent dose for SLU-PP-332 from mouse studies is around 400 micrograms per kilogram (roughly 400mg for a 220lb male), but Dean found optimal results at just 400 micrograms total daily. Taking more doesn't mean better results and significantly increases oxidative stress burden, potentially causing more harm than benefit.

Mitochondrial enhancement requires comprehensive antioxidant support

When using peptides like SLU-PP-332 or MOTS-c, you must support your body with activated B-complex vitamins (not regular forms), CoQ10, glutathione, and monitor GGT levels on bloodwork. Elevated GGT above 20 indicates excessive oxidative stress even when other markers appear normal.

Balance between AMPK and mTOR is essential for longevity

Chronic bodybuilding (constant mTOR activation) accelerates cellular aging and replication, while excessive AMPK stimulation from constant fasting and biohacking can lead to muscle loss. The optimal approach involves 3-4 days of anabolic training with 3-4 days of fasting or lower calories for cellular cleanup.

Hybrid training improves health markers without sacrificing muscle

Incorporating high-intensity cardio, functional movements, and varied training planes prevents joint degeneration, improves mitochondrial density, enhances metabolic flexibility, and maintains athleticism while building muscle mass for long-term health and performance.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth

2:08 Biological Age Testing and Glycation

4:41 Aging Processes and Telomere Protection

7:03 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disease

14:54 Risk Assessment and Health Optimization Strategy

17:03 SLU Dosing Philosophy and Concerns

28:02 SLU Risk Mitigation and Training Strategies

33:04 Antioxidant Support and GGT Monitoring

42:16 Alternatives to SLU for Mitochondrial Health

48:55 B Vitamins and MOSI Considerations

55:11 Training Periodization and Hybrid Approaches

1:06:04 AMPK vs mTOR Balance for Longevity

1:13:23 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dean

Connect with Dr. Dean St. Mart:

Instagram: @Dnstm

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Education Platform: sneducation.co.uk

This episode is for educational purposes only. Consult with qualified healthcare professionals before implementing any protocols discussed.