Not: I do not use or recommend ANY of the drugs mentioned in this video, and I also do recommend you optimize hormones only under the supervision of a qualified medical professional, as I do!

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In this episode, Elwin makes the contrarian case that optimizing hormones is a better, safer, and more reliable path to feeling good than the drugs most people quietly rely on. Drawing on his own history and years of looking at clients' blood test results, he maps common drug cravings — caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, benzos and more — onto the specific hormones and neurotransmitters they're really compensating for: T3, dopamine (via prolactin), oxytocin, GABA, testosterone, DHT and progesterone. He also addresses the most common objections to hormone optimization: that it's unnatural, that it's cheating, and that you'll be dependent for life.

References:
- Hormetics free hormonal imbalance quiz and protocols: https://hormetics.health/
- Advanced Health Genetics (upload raw DNA data or order a kit): https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/
- Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick — book by Elwin Robinson: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com
- Ray Peet — referenced for his work on thyroid, caffeine and metabolism
- Dr Michael Platt — interviewed on progesterone (previous episode)
- Hans & Matt — interviewed on DHT and androgens (previous episode)
- Dr Miriam — menopause episodes (previous and upcoming)
- Timothy Leary and Ram Dass — referenced on psychedelics and consciousness

Timestamps:
00:00 Why Drugs Feel Better Than Anything
02:16 Personal Stories: Coffee, Cannabis, MDMA
07:08 Are Drugs Actually Being Recommended?
09:20 How Drugs Directly Change How You Feel
11:17 Why Hormones Beat Drugs For Feeling Better
13:45 Is Hormone Optimization Natural?
16:15 Why You Can't Have Optimal Hormones After 40
21:31 The Dependency Objection Explained
26:33 Is Optimizing Hormones Just Cheating?
34:29 How Quickly Do Hormones Actually Work?
38:20 Low Energy: Caffeine vs T3 Thyroid
50:00 Low Motivation, Depression And Prolactin
59:24 Loneliness And The Power Of Oxytocin
1:08:41 Anxiety, Panic And The Sex Hormones
1:19:37 Low Confidence And Testosterone
1:26:08 Feeling Old: Growth Hormone And DHEA
1:27:14 Guessing Your Hormones From Your Drugs
1:28:20 Why Caffeine Is The Hardest To Quit

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Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com
Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition
Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order

Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com
And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson