TCY Podcast

What Super-Agers Do Differently for Brain Health

Some people in their 80s still have memory, focus, and cognitive function comparable to people decades younger. Researchers call them super-agers, and their brains appear to age differently.
In this video, I break down what the research shows, why this is not just about genetics, and which lifestyle patterns may help support better brain aging over time.
You’ll learn:• what a super-ager is• what researchers see in the hippocampus and brain structure• how neurogenesis and epigenetic regulation matter• why oxidative stress and neuroinflammation accelerate brain aging• how sleep, stress, gut health, and metabolic health affect the brain• the 3 biggest practical areas to focus on for long-term cognitive resilience
If you care about memory, focus, clear thinking, and protecting your brain as you age, this video gives you a science-informed framework without relying on gimmicks or shortcuts.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
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Gut Health for Big Guys | TCY Podcast 54

We are not what we eat. We are what we digest.
In other words, you can eat all the steak in the world, but if your gut can't break it down and absorb it, you're just making expensive s***s.
If you're trying to put on real size but you're bloated, crampy, or just not growing no matter how much you choke down, this one's for you. Kara and I break down how to fix your digestion so the food you're eating turns into muscle instead of misery, me on the training and getting-big side, her on the gut and clinical side.
Here's some of what we get into:
The stomach-acid myth: why the Tums, Nexium, & PPI habit leaves big eaters absorbing LESS, plus the "betaine challenge" to build your acid back up
Why the 6-to-8-meals-a-day rule muscletech and the OG fitness YouTubers sold us all quietly wrecks your absorption, and why fewer, bigger meals grow you faster
The frankenfoods (SPAF: S*** Posing as Food) quietly bombing your gut, and Kara's dead-simple 90% one-ingredient-foods rule
Leaky gut in plain English: what's actually leaking, and the morning gut cocktail we start clients on
How to run your fiber & whole foods totally different on a cut vs a bulk
The enhanced-guy reality: how GH, insulin, & reta slow your gut down, why "HGH gut" happens, and how to eat around it
Why a short walk after meals helps you grow, and why the TikTok "walking kills your gains" take is nonsense
Fix the gut first, and everything you eat and everything you run finally has somewhere to go.
Want us to build this around your actual body and labs? Book a call, fill out the short questionnaire, and we'll see if you're a good fit:
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Jensen BS Ex Sci: https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/bookings/schedule_a_call_jensen
This is not medical advice. It's for educational and entertainment purposes only. Follow the laws of where you live. This is not encouraging nor discouraging the use of any substance.
God bless and stay growing and grateful!
-Coach Jensen

Low Testosterone Symptoms? The Problem Might Start in Your Gut

If your energy is off, your recovery is slower, your drive is lower, and your testosterone labs came back “normal,” this video covers one root issue that gets missed all the time: your gut.
In this video, I break down the real physiological connection between gut inflammation, immune activation, and testosterone production and function.
You’ll learn:• how leaky gut can increase chronic inflammation• how inflammation can interfere with testosterone signaling• why total testosterone is not the full picture• how SHBG can affect free testosterone• common signs this may be connected to digestion and inflammation• why lifestyle stress, poor sleep, alcohol, medications, and recovery all matter
This is a helpful starting point if you have symptoms like low libido, low motivation, slower gym progress, abdominal fat gain, bloating, or inconsistent digestion and want to understand the bigger picture before jumping straight to advanced interventions.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
If you want help improving both gut health and hormones from a root-cause perspective, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI

Why You’re Not Losing Fat Even Though You’re Doing Everything Right

If you feel like you’re eating clean, working out, staying disciplined, and still not losing fat, this video explains what may actually be happening under the surface.
Fat loss plateaus are not always about effort. In many cases, they are about adaptation. Your metabolism, hormones, gut, stress load, and recovery all influence how your body responds.
In this video, I break down:• why fat loss can stall even when you are “doing everything right”• how long-term dieting and overtraining can slow progress• the role of thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones, and sleep• how gut inflammation can mask fat loss progress• why more cardio and less food is often the wrong move• why quality training and better recovery matter more than endless restriction
This is especially important if you have been dieting hard for months, feel exhausted, and keep pushing harder without seeing results.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
If you’re stuck in a fat loss plateau and want a plan based on your body instead of guesswork, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
 

Leaky Gut Is Probably Why You Feel Inflamed After Everything You Eat

If you feel bloated after everything you eat, react to random foods, or deal with constant inflammation, your gut lining may be one of the biggest missing pieces.
In this video, I break down what people mean by “leaky gut,” what actually damages the gut lining, and why so many people stay stuck even when they are taking all the “right” gut supplements.
You’ll learn:• what the gut lining is supposed to do• common causes of increased intestinal permeability• why processed foods, alcohol, stress, medications, and infections matter• why removing irritants comes before adding more supplements• what targeted gut support can look like• why testing is often the key to finding the real root cause
If you’ve been dealing with bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, skin issues, fatigue, or inflammation, this video will help you understand the bigger picture and the order that actually matters when it comes to healing.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
If you want help getting to the root cause of your gut issues, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI

Why Your Constipation Isn’t Getting Better

If you’re struggling with constipation, the biggest mistake is treating it like the problem instead of a symptom. In this video, I break down five commonly overlooked reasons constipation keeps happening so you can understand what may actually be slowing down your gut.
We talk about why more fiber or more water is not always the full answer, and how issues like gut dysfunction, nervous system dysregulation, laxative dependence, and under-eating can all play a role.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why constipation is often a symptom, not the root problem
How fiber and hydration can help or backfire depending on the balance
What gut dysfunction can do to motility
How stress and nervous system dysregulation can affect bowel movements
Why laxative dependence and under-eating may be keeping you stuck
If your constipation is not getting better, this video will help you think about it in a more root-cause way.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
Ready to get to the root cause and build a more personalized plan? Book a free initial consult here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI

Rating Common Doctor Advice From a Functional Medicine Perspective

Some of the most common things women are told are “fine” in conventional medicine may deserve a second look. In this video, I rate 6 common recommendations and health situations through a functional medicine perspective so you can better understand the difference between short-term symptom management and actually addressing root causes.
We’re talking about the gap between being told something is normal and actually feeling well.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why “fine” in conventional medicine does not always mean optimal
How common recommendations may help symptoms while still missing root causes
Where issues like gut health, hormones, inflammation, nutrient status, and metabolic dysfunction can get overlooked
How to think more clearly about your health when standard answers are not resolving the problem
This video is for women who have been told everything looks normal but still do not feel like themselves.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
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3 Simple Phone Rules for Better Sleep, Digestion, and Hormones

Your phone may be affecting your hormones, sleep, digestion, and stress levels more than you realize. In this video, I break down three simple phone rules that can help regulate your nervous system, lower cortisol load, improve digestion, and support better hormone health without adding more supplements or making your routine more complicated.
We talk about how constant screen exposure, especially first thing in the morning, late at night, and during meals, can keep your body in a more stressed and dysregulated state.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
how phone habits can affect cortisol, sleep quality, digestion, and focus
why your nervous system responds to more than just food and exercise
the 3 simple phone rules that can make a real difference
how small daily boundaries can support better hormone health over time
If you’ve been feeling stressed, tired, bloated, wired, or just off, this is a practical place to start.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
Ready to get to the root cause and build a more personalized plan? Book a free initial consult here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI

FOX04-DRI: The Peptide That Kills Zombie Cells

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God bless and stay growing and grateful!
-Coach Jensen
This is not medical advice. It's for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not encouraging nor discouraging the use of any substance. FOXO4-DRI is sold for research purposes only. Follow the laws of where you live.

The Truth About Low-Dose Birth Control No One Explains

If you switched to “low-dose” birth control hoping it would be gentler on your body, this video explains why that label can be misleading. Low-dose birth control can still suppress ovulation, disrupt your natural hormone signaling, and leave the real reason for your symptoms unaddressed.
In this video, I break down why some women still feel off on low-dose birth control and what that may actually be pointing to underneath the surface.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
why “low-dose” does not mean hormone-neutral
how birth control can mask symptoms instead of resolving root causes
why persistent symptoms may point to issues with estrogen clearance, inflammation, gut health, cortisol, progesterone, or testosterone
how to think about hormone symptoms through a root-cause lens
This is for women who have been told their birth control is the answer but still do not feel like themselves.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
Ready to get to the root cause and talk through your next steps? Book a free initial consult here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI