78: Drug-Free Hormone Optimization w/ Chris Krüger

In this episode, Josh Button interviews Chris Krüger, focusing on hormone optimization and its critical role in health and fitness. Chris shares his personal journey, highlighting the impact of hormones on overall well-being and the misconceptions perpetuated by the health and fitness industry. He emphasizes the importance of understanding hormonal signals, the dangers of pharmaceutical dependencies, and practical steps for achieving hormonal health. The conversation delves into the cycle of hormonal health, the significance of insulin sensitivity, and the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach diet and exercise. Please follow Chris on IG @Krugerbody for more on his coaching and all natural hormone optimization.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hormone Optimization
05:07 The Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry
10:50 Understanding Hormones and Their Role
15:36 The Fallacy of 'Eat Less, Move More'
23:52 The Dangers of TRT and Hormone Replacement
27:55 Listening to Your Hormones for Better Health
30:13 Real Fitness Metrics: Pull-Ups and Strength
31:15 Navigating Pharmaceuticals: A Personalized Approach
37:09 Confronting the Truth: Breaking the Cycle of Dieting
40:23 Understanding Hunger: The Hunter's Mindset
44:57 Insulin Sensitivity: The Key to Hormonal Health
49:33 The Loop of Health: Beast, Feast, Fast, Sleep