DDT Method Podcast

Drew Donaldson

Step into the ring with Drew Donaldson, a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry and former WWE wrestler. With a career built on physical prowess and peak performance, Drew now turns the spotlight on the advanced health and fitness modalities that have powered his journey and can transform yours too. Each episode of The DDT Method Podcast is a deep dive into cutting-edge practices in fitness, health, and wellness. Drew explores innovative approaches to optimize physical and mental performance, sharing his personal experiments with biohacking, nutritional strategies, and mental conditioning.

  1. 4 DNI TEMU

    Peptide Industry Insider: What's Actually Coming Next

    Join the DDT Method School community for $10/month — over 50 exclusive videos and articles, with new ones every week: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod Brandon Eisenlauer returns to DDT Method after spending 3-4 years on both the front-end and back-end of the peptide industry. He's now the founder of Adera State, a brand built to drag peptides out of the research-chem vial era and into the mainstream — through transdermals, nasal sprays, pouches, and blends engineered with a pharmaceutical-chemistry R&D team. In this episode, Brandon and Drew lay out exactly how the peptide and supplement industries are about to be rewritten — what stays, what dies, and the 18-month window before everything changes. They get into why "feeling it" is the worst way to judge a peptide, why pharma is often ahead of the biohacking space (not behind it), and what the next generation of mainstream-friendly peptide products actually looks like. Key Takeaways: The peptides everyone's stacking that Brandon says is already behind the curveWhy "feel" is one of the worst ways to judge whether a peptide is workingThe 18-month window before the supplement industry looks nothing like it does todayThe molecular size cutoff that determines whether a peptide can go transdermal — and what to do above itWhy a 60-70% effective topical can beat a 100% effective injectable for most usersWhat RFK actually means for peptide access — and why it's not what the research community thinksThe unspoken reason injectable GLPs and topicals are heading in opposite regulatory directionsThe new Adera State product Brandon is most excited about (and the unusual delivery vehicle behind it)The "social performance" stack he gives to people who need to be on for workWhere the research-chem industry actually ends up by 2027 Connect with Brandon: Adera State: https://aderastate.com Biohacking U (free education library): formerly paid, now 100% free Connect with Drew Donaldson: DDT Method School: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod Coaching: https://ddtmethod.com/application

    1 godz. 13 min

  2. 21 KWI

    The Breath Protocol That Makes You Never Gas Out

    Want to go deeper on peptides, PEDs, and protocols? Join the DDT Method School Group for $10/month: [SKOOL LINK] Jeremy Warner has been in the fitness industry since 2000. He's a certified Muscle Activation Techniques specialist, a student of Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage, and recently completed Martin McPhilimy's School of Breath Science. He now runs Performance Breath Training, working one-on-one and in group classes with athletes, bodybuilders, and general population clients who want to use their breath as an actual performance lever. In this episode, Drew and Jeremy dismantle the biggest misconception in fitness: that breathwork is a "woo-woo" calming practice. Jeremy breaks down the physiology behind why hyperventilation before training — the Wim Hof hack everyone copies — actually reduces oxygen delivery to working muscle, why most people burn carbs instead of fat during zone 2 cardio, and how a simple 2-minute pre-workout breath protocol can replace your pre-workout stim stack. If you've only known breathwork as something you do to fall asleep, this episode will rewire how you think about every single workout. CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 The Ranking That Shocks Everyone 02:53 Who Is Jeremy Warner 06:14 Why Breathwork Isn't Woo-Woo (The Lactate Shuttle) 16:50 Breathing Mechanics & The 2-Minute Pre-Workout Protocol 31:26 CO2 Tolerance, Zone 2, and the 5-Gear System 41:32 The Wim Hof Problem and The Bohr Effect 49:00 Building a Training Session: VO2 Max & The Nordic 4x4 56:11 Sauna + Breath: The Oxygen Dissociation Trick 59:46 Cold Plunge: When It Helps and When It Wrecks You 66:04 Where to Find Jeremy Warner KEY TAKEAWAYS The pre-workout breath ritual that one coach ranks above every stim stack on the marketWhy your Wim Hof session before training might be the reason you're gassing out earlyThe reason most people burn carbs instead of fat during "fat-burning" cardio — even when their heart rate is perfectThe energy system nobody talks about that decides how well you recover between setsWhat a 25-year fitness veteran does in the 2 minutes before every single workoutThe hidden reason your mouth breathing is stealing gains you earned at the gymThe one recovery metric that predicts whether you can train hard again tomorrowCONNECT WITH JEREMY WARNER Website: https://performancebreathtraining.comInstagram: @performancebreathtraining

    1 godz. 7 min

  3. 14 KWI

    7 Things Enhanced Athletes Get Wrong About Compound Selection

    Join the DDT Method Skool Group for exclusive deep-dive videos on peptides, PEDs, and protocols: https://www.skool.com/ddt-method Tom Schuster (@CoachTomFit) is an emerging performance coach who went from 105 lbs in a wheelchair after a near-fatal blood clot at age 16 to 255 lbs — gaining over 150 lbs and defying every medical prediction along the way. He now coaches enhanced athletes across the full spectrum from biohacking to bodybuilding competition prep. In this episode, Drew and Tom break down exactly how to structure compounds, peptides, and protocols for the enhanced athlete who wants maximum results without destroying their health. They cover Increlex, Equipoise vs. DHTs, the 3-peptide rule, female enhancement protocols, SLU dosing truth, DNP in prep, and why understanding how drugs work — not just what they do — is the only thing separating elite coaches from the noise. Key Takeaways: Why one compound is quietly becoming the most talked-about thing in enhanced circles for 2026The hard rule on peptide stacking that most coaches are violating — and what it's costing their clientsTom's go-to anabolic for growth phases and why he picks it over the popular choice 9 out of 10 timesHow Tom navigates female enhancement without virilization — starting at a dose that will shock most coachesDrew's evolving SLU experiment from micrograms to milligrams and what he's actually seeingThe one piece of biochemistry knowledge that Drew says should be a minimum standard for anyone recommending peptidesWhy the "more is better" peptide culture mirrors the supplement hoarding era of the 2000sTom's 4-pillar picks if he could only use 4 compounds foreverThe real difference between coaches who understand mechanisms vs. coaches who memorize drug profilesConnect with Tom Schuster: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTomFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomschusterfit/ Connect with Drew Donaldson: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDDTMethod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_donaldson

    1 godz. 10 min

  4. 7 KWI

    Protocols Over Stacks: What Serious Enhanced Athletes Build Before They Inject

    Deep dive into protocols → Join the DDT Method community: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod Hunter Williams and Taylor Williams — two of the most respected coaches in the peptide and performance enhancement space — return to the DDT Method Podcast for a comprehensive deep dive into building intelligent protocols from the ground up. This husband-and-wife coaching duo works with hundreds of men and women, and they bring real-world, anecdotal evidence to every recommendation. This episode covers Hunter's 5-Bucket Protocol Framework (reproductive hormones, growth hormone, thyroid, insulin sensitizers, and mitochondrial support), Taylor's women-specific layering approach, the emerging molecules catching their attention (P21, PE2228, MK-777, injectable bioregulators, transdermal peptides), a full GLP selection guide (tirzepatide vs. retatrutide sequencing), mitochondrial optimization (SS31, MOTC, SLU dosing, ATX as an alternative), the case for SGLT2 inhibitors over metformin, and underrated muscle builders like IGF-1 LR3. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The State of the Industry & Peptide Fatigue 03:47 Taylor's Nootropic Deep Dive: P21 & PE2228 07:22 Injectable Bioregulators & Cartilax Results 09:54 The Transdermal Peptide Wave 12:26 The Problem With Stacking Without a Plan 16:37 Hunter's 5-Bucket Protocol Framework 19:12 Taylor's Women-Specific Layering Approach 22:00 Building the Male Protocol: Bucket by Bucket 25:42 MK-777: The Oral GH Secret Nobody Expected 30:30 Mid-Roll: DDT Method Skool Community 31:27 GLP Selection: Why Tirzepatide Before Retatrutide 35:37 Drew's Approach: Pulling One Lever at a Time 38:14 Mitochondrial Optimization: SS31 vs. MOTC Sequencing 42:20 Taylor's SLU Burnout Story & Recovery 47:54 Hunter's SLU Dosing Journey: From 100mcg to 2mg and Back 51:09 ATX: The AMPK Activator With Human Trial Data 52:59 Metformin, Jardiance & SGLT2 Inhibitors 58:16 Drew's HDL Results on 50mg Anavar + Jardiance 59:24 Underrated Compounds: ACE-167 & IGF-1 LR3 1:04:54 Where to Find Hunter & Taylor Williams KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hunter's 5-Bucket Framework for building a complete peptide protocol from scratchTaylor's women-specific layering approach and why it differs from what most coaches recommendThe oral GH alternative that rivaled Hunter's injectable protocol — with Oura data to back it upWhy starting with the "best" GLP might actually be the worst move for new usersThe mitochondrial sequencing mistake that's leaving people exhausted instead of energizedTaylor's firsthand experience pushing SLU too high — and what it did to her nervous systemThe AMPK activator with human trial data that delivers SLU-like fat loss without the burnoutThe drug combination that may make metformin obsolete — and the blood work to prove itThe most underrated muscle builder that even experienced athletes keep overlookingA pipeline molecule nobody's talking about yet that could change natural testosteroneCONNECT WITH HUNTER & TAYLOR WILLIAMS: Hunter's Website: https://hunterwilliamshealth.com Hunter's YouTube: Hunter Williams Podcast Taylor's YouTube: Taylor Williams Peptides Instagram: @hunterwilliamscoaching / @taylorwilliamscoaching

    1 godz. 7 min

  5. 31 MAR

    The Training System That Builds Complete Athletes | Josh Settlage

    Join the DDT Method community for exclusive deep dives on PEDs, peptides and biohacking protocols: https://www.skool.com/ddt-method Josh Settlage is a strength and conditioning coach specializing in grappling and combat sports athletes. A protege of Mark Bell, Josh spent years learning at Super Training Gym before building The Strength Matrix -- his coaching practice dedicated to helping grapplers lift heavy and roll hard. In this episode, Drew and Josh break down why being "jacked in all areas of conditioning" matters the most to being a well rounded athlete. They cover the three energy systems you MUST train, why the "no cardio" flex is actually holding back your gains, how to apply conjugate training methods for any goal (not just powerlifting), the truth about HIIT misconceptions, and performance-enhancing compounds like DADA, BAM-15, L-carnitine, ITPP, and injectable glutathione for conditioning and recovery. Key Takeaways: Being conditioned across all energy systems (ATP-phosphocreatine, fast glycolysis, aerobic) is the mark of a complete athleteBuilding your aerobic base helps you recover faster between strength sessions and add more training volumeTrue HIIT uses a 1:3 work-to-rest ratio at 15-30 seconds of real intensity -- not 40 minutes of moderate effortThe VIP Method (Vision, Intention, Purpose) is the framework for breaking through training plateausDADA increases ATP yield from glucose (more performance); BAM-15 decreases ATP efficiency (more fat burning) -- never combine on the same dayCondensed conjugate (max effort + dynamic effort + repetition effort) in a 3-day split builds muscle without sacrificing explosiveness or conditioningInjectable L-carnitine is glycogen-sparing and helps sustain energy in long training sessionsInjectable glutathione used every 2-3 weeks acts as a "fire extinguisher" for accumulated oxidative stressWhen people say they follow their diet 80/20, it's really more like 50/50 -- push to 90/10 for 12 weeks and see what happensConnect with Josh Settlage: YouTube: @JoshSettlage Instagram: @JoshSettlage Coaching: https://thestrengthmatrix.com Connect with Drew Donaldson: YouTube: @DDTMethod Instagram: @DDTMethod

    1 godz. 10 min

  6. 24 MAR

    The Peptide Mistakes Enhanced Athletes Are Still Making in 2026

    Join the DDT Method community → https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod Mike White (@mike.ryan.white) is a PhD Candidate in Clinical Physiology, former D1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, and coach to enhanced athletes who believe health management should be as rigorous as training programming. In this episode, Mike breaks down the real ceiling on SLU-PP-332 dosing (he ran 500mg/day to find it), why telmisartan is more than a blood pressure drug, the GLP-1 debate that's splitting the coaching world, and why "chicken and rice coaching" is failing athletes when it matters most. Drew and Mike go deep on peptide periodization, mitochondrial health strategy, retatrutide's underrated fat loss mechanisms, the overlooked power of LL-37 for gut health, and how to use DNP responsibly on rest days. This is protocol-level conversation for athletes who are done guessing. Chapters: 0:00 - The Craziest Cycles Ever Run 3:35 - Who Is Mike White? 9:06 - What Is a "Chicken and Rice Coach"? 14:06 - Common Health Issues in Men & Women 21:15 - Drew's Personal Health Stack 22:54 - Optimizing Health on TRT Plus 24:46 - Cardio Programming for Every Client 26:22 - Training Philosophy: Low Volume vs. High Volume 31:15 - SLU-PP-332: From 250mcg to 500mg 36:13 - Understanding SS-31 & Mitochondrial Peptides 39:07 - Biggest Peptide Mistakes People Make 41:53 - GLP-1s Are Not Cheating 49:53 - Underrated PEDs, Peptides & Supplements 54:40 - Sodium, Potassium & Electrolyte Balance 1:00:11 - Hidden Gems: LL-37 & DNP 1:05:41 - Where to Find Mike White Key Takeaways: SLU-PP-332 has an effective ceiling at ~100mg — at 500mg, Mike experienced DNP-like heat and metabolic dysfunction with no additional benefitTelmisartan up to 320mg/day offers benefits beyond blood pressure: PPAR gamma activation, brain health, cardiac remodeling, and renal protectionGLP-1s are not cheating — 1 in 8 adults is currently on one, with benefits including lipid oxidation, neural inflammation reduction, and insulin sensitizationRetatrutide is one of the few fat loss tools that enhances both lipolysis and beta oxidation simultaneouslyLL-37 for GI health is massively underutilized — gut dysfunction creates a bottleneck for muscle gain, fat loss, and cognitive functionDNP at low, intermittent doses (rest days only) is a legitimate tool when given the respect it requires"More is not better. Better is better." — applies to peptides, training, and every protocol decision Connect with Mike White: Instagram: @mike.ryan.white Coaching Education Cohort: May 1st — DM Mike on Instagram Gray Matter MD Clinic: Launching Q2 2026 — TRT & hormone optimization in all 50 states Connect with Drew Donaldson: DDT Method Skool Group: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod Instagram: @ddtmethod #peptides #SLU332 #GLP1 #telmisartan #retatrutide #DNP #bodybuilding #enhancedathlete #PEDs #mitochondrialhealth #DDTMethod #MikeWhite #bloodpressure #fatloss #musclegain #LL37 #biohacking

    1 godz. 8 min

  7. 17 MAR

    The 3-Part System to Fix Your Gut, Metabolism, and Physique

    For the science nerds → Advanced biohacking research: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethod In this episode of the DDT Method Podcast, Drew Donaldson sits down with coach Paul Romczak to break down the GMT Method—a gut–mitochondria–training framework that fixes the broken foundations behind most peptide and PED abuse. They reveal why stomach acid, butyrate production, metabolic health, and carb cycling matter more for long‑term hypertrophy than stacking the latest GLP‑1 or mitochondrial peptide. If you’re a 29–45‑year‑old lifter on TRT who wants to be cartoon‑character jacked and live a long time, this is your roadmap. CHAPTERS:0:00 Why Peptides Aren’t Fixing Your Broken Foundations3:12 The GMT Method Explained: Gut → Mito → Training8:45 The “Skinny Biohacker vs. Bloated Bodybuilder” Problem14:20 Fixing Stomach Acid: The Fastest Gut Health Win19:40 Butyrate, Fiber, and What Leaky Gut Really Is26:05 Metabolic Health 101: Lose the Body Fat First32:30 Carb Cycling for Insulin Sensitivity and Performance38:50 SS‑31, SLU, and 5‑Amino‑1MQ: When Peptides Actually Make Sense46:10 Smart Use of GLP‑1s, Mito Peptides, and Breaks for Resensitization53:40 DNP, Uncouplers, and Why Paul Pushes Hard Early in Prep1:01:15 Clen, Yohimbine, and Old‑School Tools That Still Work

    1 godz. 20 min

  8. 3 MAR

    Deep Water: Why Going Deep Into Everything Guarantees Success

    High-level biohacking intel: https://www.skool.com/ddtmethodJon Andersen went from being a bullied, overweight kid in special education to becoming an international pro strongman, New Japan Pro-Wrestling star, and IFBB pro bodybuilder -- all without ever holding a traditional job. In this episode of the DDT Method Podcast, Jon breaks down the "Deep Water" mentality that fueled his success across three sports, three seven-figure businesses, and his current approach to peptides, diet, and longevity at 54 years old.KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Why Jon Andersen credits being a "slow learner" as the single greatest gift that built his entire career across three professional sports- The unconventional protein-only diet approach Jon stumbled into 15 years before science validated it -- and why he still uses it today- How the "Deep Water" mentality of accepting failure before you start a set unlocks reps you never knew you had- The specific peptide stack Jon used to completely reverse nerve damage in his dominant arm and eliminate decades of scar tissue- Why Jon believes retatrutide is the one peptide he would choose above all others, and the unexpected mental health benefits he experienced- The two non-negotiable lifestyle habits Jon says matter more than any peptide or supplement protocolCHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction and Jon Andersen's Origin Story2:22 How Being a "Slow Learner" Became His Superpower5:40 The Accidental Protein Diet That Changed Everything9:02 From First Strongman Contest to International Pro13:02 Flipping Real Estate to Fund the Dream16:14 The Deep Water Mentality Explained19:15 Breaking Into Pro Wrestling with a Fake Resume27:44 Earning an IFBB Pro Card at 42 in Two Shows34:01 The 2008 Crash and Rebuilding Everything38:03 Training and Recovery Evolution at 5443:25 Detox Protocols: Glutathione to TUDCA48:34 Peptide Journey: Early Use to Current Stacks54:35 Retatrutide: The One Peptide He'd Pick Above All59:16 ARA-290, TB-500, and Reversing Decades of Damage1:04:17 Where to Find Jon Andersen OnlineEPISODE RESOURCES:Jon Andersen's Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejonandersenWebsite: https://japrotocols.comCellular Advantage Academy: https://cellularadvantageacademy.comDeep Water Program: https://www.jon-andersen.com/free-deep-water-ebook/

    1 godz. 7 min
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Step into the ring with Drew Donaldson, a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry and former WWE wrestler. With a career built on physical prowess and peak performance, Drew now turns the spotlight on the advanced health and fitness modalities that have powered his journey and can transform yours too. Each episode of The DDT Method Podcast is a deep dive into cutting-edge practices in fitness, health, and wellness. Drew explores innovative approaches to optimize physical and mental performance, sharing his personal experiments with biohacking, nutritional strategies, and mental conditioning.

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  • Twórca
    Drew Donaldson
  • Lata aktywności
    2025 - 2026
  • Odcinki
    70
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    Dla dorosłych
  • Prawa autorskie
    © Drew Donaldson
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    DDT Method Podcast

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