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What Men Get Wrong About Testosterone, Stress & Recovery | Shawn Stevenson
Episode 106
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
Join the hol+ Circle with code PODCAST: https://holplus.co/circle/What are men missing when they focus on testosterone but overlook sleep, stress, and recovery? Shawn Stevenson shares a reported testosterone level of 1,038 without testosterone replacement therapy or peptides, and walks Dr. Taz through the everyday habits he prioritizes.Shawn is the host of The Model Health Show and bestselling author of Eat Smarter, Sleep Smarter, and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. In this conversation, he discusses the research connecting daily walking with testosterone levels, his approach to strength training, and the morning routine he has practiced for more than two decades.He also shares the story behind his health transformation: a degenerative disc disease diagnosis at 20, years of chronic pain, and the moment he began asking a different question. Together, Shawn and Dr. Taz explore the grind mentality, the role of sleep in men’s health, moving beyond rigid diets, and why asking for help and investing in relationships matter.IN THIS EPISODE:• Shawn’s testosterone lab results and personal health routine• Walking, strength training, and metabolic health• Cortisol, stress, and the pressure to keep pushing• Morning habits, meditation, and recovery• Chronic pain, identity, and changing your mindset• Sleep and testosterone• Real food and flexible approaches to nutrition• Relationships, connection, and longevityCHAPTERS:00:00 Walking, testosterone & the missing pieces of men’s health04:10 What men get wrong about health09:51 Shawn’s testosterone results: 1,038 without TRT16:13 Cortisol, stress & reaching a breaking point22:02 Outdoor walks, meditation & Shawn’s morning routine32:15 Chronic pain & the story behind Shawn’s transformation48:20 The questions that shape your mindset55:05 Sleep, testosterone & moving beyond strict diets1:03:09 Longevity, relationships & permission to changeAbout Shawn Stevenson:Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author, health and fitness expert, and host of The Model Health Show, one of the world’s leading health podcasts. He is the author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. His work translates research on sleep, nutrition, exercise, metabolism, and human performance into practical strategies people can use in everyday life.Connect with Shawn Stevenson:https://themodelhealthshow.com/https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/Explore Shawn Stevenson’s books:Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: https://link.amazon/B07xO8W3PSleep Smarter: https://link.amazon/B01v3jeyX Join The Circle, Dr. Taz’s private membership featuring live sessions, practical demonstrations, research discussions, real guidance, and a supportive community.Start your one-month trial at: ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/ (use the code PODCAST)Learn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek) (00:00) - Walking, testosterone & the missing pieces of men’s health (04:10) - What men get wrong about health (09:51) - Shawn’s testosterone results: 1,038 without TRT (16:13) - Cortisol, stress & reaching a breaking point (22:02) - Outdoor walks, meditation & Shawn’s morning routine (32:15) - Chronic pain & the story behind Shawn’s transformation (48:20) - The questions that shape your mindset (55:05) - Sleep, testosterone & moving beyond strict diets (01:03:09) - Longevity, relationships & permission to change
