The Josh Holyfield Podcast

27. Steroid Abuse is the Norm & It's Destroying What Being Healthy Means

August 07, 2024 Josh Holyfield Season 1 Episode 27

In this episode, Josh Holyfield shares a personal and deeply moving account of his own struggles with steroid addiction and its impact on his life and family. He criticizes the fitness industry for normalizing and romanticizing anabolic steroid use, highlighting the long-term health risks involved. Josh calls for accountability among fitness influencers and medical professionals, urging a focus on genuine health and lifestyle changes rather than shortcuts through drug use. The episode serves as a cautionary tale and a call to integrity and honesty in the pursuit of fitness and health.

00:00 Introduction: A Personal Journey

00:45 Family History of Addiction

01:33 Steroid Use and Fitness

02:25 Hypocrisy in the Fitness Industry

04:10 The Dangers of Steroid Abuse

05:24 Testosterone and Lifestyle Factors

07:32 The Problem with TRT Clinics

13:00 The Normalization of Steroid Abuse

16:17 The Dark Side of Bodybuilding

16:49 Conclusion: A Call for Integrity

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