{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Council of Dudes Podcast with Nicole Frontera","description":"In this episode of The Council of Dudes, Vinny sits down with Nicole Frontera of The Formula Med Spa for a grounded conversation about testosterone, hormones, peptides, longevity, and what it actually means to feel better. Peptides and hormone optimization are everywhere right now, but Nicole\u2019s approach is simple: there is no one answer. Blood work, nutrition, sleep, stress, exercise, hormones, mental health, and lifestyle are all pieces of the puzzle. Vinny also puts himself under the microscope as Nicole walks through his blood work and reveals that his testosterone has dropped from 770 several years ago to 389 today. That opens up a bigger conversation about aging, stress, energy, motivation, and the mentality many men have of simply needing to push through. They get into: Testosterone and hormone optimization Peptides, GLP-1s and hormone replacement Why blood work should come first Energy, sleep, anxiety and motivation Stress, cortisol and gut health Why \u201cnormal\u201d doesn\u2019t always mean optimal Diet, exercise and processed foods The stigma around wanting to feel better Faith, purpose and knowing yourself on a deeper level Ultimately, this episode goes beyond testosterone and peptides. Health is an ecosystem. There isn\u2019t one answer. There are pieces of the puzzle. Connect with Nicole Frontera Nicole Frontera Beauty Instagram: @nicolefronterabeauty The Formula Med Spa Instagram: @theformulamedspa Website: http:\/\/theformulamedspa.com The Council of Dudes Hosted by Vinny Brusco, The Council of Dudes explores men\u2019s health, personal development, fatherhood, relationships, faith, purpose, and following your golden thread toward becoming the best version of yourself. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment decisions. ","author_name":"The Council of Dudes","author_url":"http:\/\/thevbshow.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42416145\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/205045580"}