#101: Could Low Testosterone Be Wrecking Your Life?

#101: Could Low Testosterone Be Wrecking Your Life?

From Better Bloke by Better Bloke Project

March 10, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 101

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of checking testosterone levels in men and addresses common misconceptions about low testosterone and TRT.

For years, blokes have been told to check their skin, their heart, their blood pressure and their prostate... but almost no one talks about checking testosterone . In this episode, we are joined by one of the country's most accomplished doctors, Professor André van Zundert from Hormn, to unpack what testosterone actually does in the body, what TRT really is, and why so many men ignore the signs when something feels off. We talk through the symptoms a lot of blokes brush off as “just stress” or “just getting older” - low energy, brain fog, low libido, poor motivation, trouble in the bedroom, mood changes, poor recovery, and feeling like a watered-down version of yourself. This isn’t a bodybuilding chat, and it’s not about telling every bloke he needs TRT. It’s about understanding what low testosterone is, who it can affect, what getting checked actually involves, and why proper bloodwork matters more than guessing or listening to blokes online. We also get into the biggest myths and misconceptions... whether TRT is just steroids, what happens with fertility, whether treatment is forever, and why a lot of men are told they’re “fine” without ever getting the full picture. Bottom…

People in this episode

Guest: Professor André van Zundert

Topics covered

  • testosterone
  • health
  • men's health
  • TRT
  • myths and misconceptions
  • mental health

Keywords

  • low testosterone
  • TRT
  • men's health
  • symptoms
  • bloodwork
  • myths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hormn, Blokes Advice

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