Summary: -Get 8 hours sleep per night -Try sleep hygiene techniques, relaxation/meditation before bed, no caffeine, no high GI / large amounts of carbs, or big meals before bed -Diet and Supplements: Mg+, D3, Zn citrate, tryptophan (5-HTP), DHEA, Melatonin (0.3mg) slow release, get adequate amounts of fat and protein in your diet -WOD's: No more than 3 lactate threshold workouts per week, strength work causes boost in T (cleans, dead lifts, squats) -Body Composition: excess body fat causes more estrogen production and uses up free T -Labs: Get free testosterone levels checked (not total T) and possibly thyroid (T3/T4) and inflammatory (CRP) levels checked if you've tried everything and can't find why your T is low -Stop taking Zambian and binge drinking

FINALLY. FINALLY. A barbell shrugged podcast without any weird tangents about barking scrotums. A barbell shrugged podcast where guys finally let the guest speak the majority of the time. This was an awesome and informative podcast.

This was possibly my favourite episode of all time.

We need such episodes more :)

03/22/23 about to get a new job with a 7:30am-4pm shift instead of 1-10pm at Walmart. Will have a great sleep schedule now! 36:15 49:28

WOW! Outstanding interview! You guys are really rockin' it lately, love the show.

Biased as a sleep tech....This was awesome. Medical, nutritional and fitness professionals are talking about proper sleep more and more.

One of the most informative podcasts I've ever seen. Amazing.

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes from you guys!

When I first saw this come in my inbox I wasn't too excited but this is by far my favorite episode that I've listened to. I'll definitely be listening to this one a couple more times.

Probably the best podcast you've put out.

The podcast is awesome! Thanks again.

One of the best so far!

Fantastic episode that I feel is very applicable to the every day bloat who is being pitched the T Cream. I'm going to try a couple of different things first before I jump to the supplementation. Great Episode!

One of the best episodes. Thank you!

Guys.....please do NOT change the way you interview. Your "conversations" are fantastic.

Probably one of the most insightful videos on the yootubes.

So informative - great episode!

Possibly one of the best episodes on here!!

Brilliant show on sleep. Very few people understand the since of sleep and this is very informative. Would love to read the book too.

One of the best videos I've ever watched

Great interview!

Bledsoe; thank you very much for asking that question! I'd be curious as to how Pot affects your training, and your overall body composition.

Best. Episode. Ever.

14:22 testosterone

This was by far my favorite episode. I've been crossfitting for about 6 months now and even though i really love it, i agree with Couch Summer.

great information! sure this help my training, especially during days when i'm feeling 'flat' or 'less strong'...wish they covered this stuff in the biomedical aspect of my dietetics degree! hope you guys meet some other knowledgable people at the paleo conference and maybe have some interviews on paleo experts talking about low carbohydrate and how the is beneficial is keep insulin levels down, and thus preventing weight gain...extending on what Gary Taubes mentioned in the crossfit seminar!

Best episode yet!

Great Episode!!

"I gotta ask for all the CA, WA, OR people..." Sure Mike. Sure.

Badass episode, dudes. I love getting hit with knowledge bombs from people who know their shit.

GREAT EPISODE !!

Great podcast. Have Dr. Parsley back again soon. BB Buddha looking slim too.

Fantastic episode! I wish I had taken notes, he rattled off so many supps, ha! I'm curious if these same methods and supps apply to women in the same way? (Granted our testosterone levels will suffer by comparison to men but we still produce it and need it.) Thanks for this episode, has to be one of my favorites! Super informative stuff!

Awesome! I have to admit I've been taking 10mg of melatonin a night!!! I'm definitely stopping it after hearing this!

thanks fellas good stuff!

The app f.lux is great for making the brightness on your laptop screen less harsh on your eyes at night. It automatically changes the tint of the screen to a yellowish tone that is better for your eyes once it gets dark outside. You just turn it on and forget about it. There are also different tinting options on there you can choose from depending on how your eyes react to it. I highly recommend it!

Very interesting and knowledgable guy.

Such an interesting talk here.

Well I guess I've really been overdoing it with melatonin. Very Helpful.

great stuff, thank you

GOOD JOB GUYSS!!!,, I LOVE IT:)

Barbell Shrugged Does Dr. Parsley recommend any dosage of these supplements listed?

Great info

Is there any resource about vitamin D's role in the synthesis of serotonin? Would be nice to see some evidence there. Thx

You guys should do a Q&A from Twitter

Im here at USUHS now watching this!!! Small world

I've been taking 5-15mg of melatonin every night for about a year. How would I go about balancing out my endocrine system after that long? I've built up quite a tolerance and can't sleep unless I take melatonin and I know it's not just a psychological dependence.

Awesome show!!!! I am going to sleep!

ABSOLUTELY BASED B A S E D

I've had sleep problems for yrs. I have the worst nightmares after a heavy carb late meal. Heart palpitations etc😳

More good stuff!!!

This guy should go on jre

great episode! Watched it twice to get all the info... one suggestion though, when the hosts ask a question, please let the expert respond fully. Too often, he would be interrupted mid-response by some comments from the hosts and never get back on track with his answer.

What is your guy's opinion on ZMA's?

It's Austin Texas for goodness sake, some people sweat when its hot. And for those that criticize voice, repeated use of words, etc. Get a life! It must be lonely in your "I'm so perfect land!"

So does the time you go to sleep matter? 10-6 vs 12-8? I have heard that 10-6 is the ideal time for sleep but who the hell goes to sleep at 10?

Used to sleep like a rock, now my sleep sucks, always waking up sporadically. HELP!

Almost need a cliff notes to this video Barbell Shrugged

Sounds like this.. Gonna try it amazon order coming thanks 200 MG magnesium 500mg l tryptophan 100mg 5htp 3mcg melatonin I already take 3,000 ius d3 in beginning of the day.

Very informative episode (like usual). The title is a little bit hilarious and so specific. All we need to do is sleep with Dr. Kirk Parsley to naturally increase testosterone :) All joking aside, thanks for this info. Truly great

is there any technique wod on meditation?

So what types of vitamins is he really advising? Vitamin D3/ Magnesium?

Lol at this topic. Cya

You guys have a lot of awesome info but these videos are way to long. . About an hour to long between work, training, cooking and eating there is no time to watch the whole video at once

Sweat patches

does anyone else see the massive pit stains

What use are chicks if you can't get an erection? lmao, great anaology

Realistically they should be more aware of how to make their elite soldiers better, but if a seal is on a mission for two weeks how is he to get his test sups, he would be worse off than before. On a mission when it is most critical. They need to be all natural

Vitamin M!!!!

I love Chris Moore but it was great for this interview for him not to be there so the expert would talk. still love chris but he isn't great for interviews.

Moral of the story: smoke weed

why is he wearing underwearwhen he sleeps ?

This guys voice makes this video impossible to watch.. I've tried 3 times. I'll go watch another older video. Shame.