Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vigorous Steve joins It's Just Bodybuilding to break down the real effects of retatrutide on dopamine, motivation, and relationships.
We dive into his experimental DHT-only cycle and how modern bodybuilders are approaching PEDs differently.
Plus: cholesterol management, mitochondrial health, and the long-term cost of getting big.
0:00 Vigorous Steve Interview Begins
1:30 Welcome Vigorous Steve to the Podcast
2:30 Will Vigorous Steve Go on Joe Rogan?
4:00 Retatrutide & Dopamine Effects Explained
6:00 GLP-1 Drugs Compared (Ozempic vs Retatrutide)
10:00 How Retatrutide Works & Why It’s So Popular
12:00 Does Retatrutide Lower Dopamine & Motivation?
14:40 Dopamine vs Love: Are Feelings Really Affected?
21:20 Why Doing Hard Things Builds Growth & Discipline
24:45 Who Should Use Retatrutide?
29:40 Using Retatrutide in the Offseason for Bodybuilding
33:20 Vigorous Steve’s New DHT-Only Cycle Explained
37:00 How DHT Impacts Estrogen Levels
39:25 Can DHT Prevent or Reduce Gynecomastia?
43:00 Primobolan vs Masteron vs Equipoise (Key Differences)
45:45 Cholesterol in Bodybuilders: Causes & Fixes
49:45 Supplements for Cholesterol (Dante Trudel Protocol)
55:15 Why LDL Gets High on Steroids (Perfect Storm)
56:25 Are Steroid Carrier Oils Dangerous?
1:03:30 The PED Experiment Steve Regrets Most
1:05:45 Mitochondrial Health & Reducing Oxidative Stress
1:15:30 Starting PEDs Too Early: Long-Term Consequences
1:29:00 Bodybuilding Lifestyle in Thailand
1:42:45 Behind the Scenes
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Vigorous Steve joins It's Just Bodybuilding to break down the real effects of retatrutide on dopamine, motivation, and relationships.
We dive into his experimental DHT-only cycle and how modern bodybuilders are approaching PEDs differently.
Plus: cholesterol management, mitochondrial health, and the long-term cost of getting big.
0:00 Vigorous Steve Interview Begins
1:30 Welcome Vigorous Steve to the Podcast
2:30 Will Vigorous Steve Go on Joe Rogan?
4:00 Retatrutide & Dopamine Effects Explained
6:00 GLP-1 Drugs Compared (Ozempic vs Retatrutide)
10:00 How Retatrutide Works & Why It’s So Popular
12:00 Does Retatrutide Lower Dopamine & Motivation?
14:40 Dopamine vs Love: Are Feelings Really Affected?
21:20 Why Doing Hard Things Builds Growth & Discipline
24:45 Who Should Use Retatrutide?
29:40 Using Retatrutide in the Offseason for Bodybuilding
33:20 Vigorous Steve’s New DHT-Only Cycle Explained
37:00 How DHT Impacts Estrogen Levels
39:25 Can DHT Prevent or Reduce Gynecomastia?
43:00 Primobolan vs Masteron vs Equipoise (Key Differences)
45:45 Cholesterol in Bodybuilders: Causes & Fixes
49:45 Supplements for Cholesterol (Dante Trudel Protocol)
55:15 Why LDL Gets High on Steroids (Perfect Storm)
56:25 Are Steroid Carrier Oils Dangerous?
1:03:30 The PED Experiment Steve Regrets Most
1:05:45 Mitochondrial Health & Reducing Oxidative Stress
1:15:30 Starting PEDs Too Early: Long-Term Consequences
1:29:00 Bodybuilding Lifestyle in Thailand
1:42:45 Behind the Scenes
🔴 OFFICIAL SPONSOR
MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!
Save with code: BIGRON or DUSTY
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📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTS
Ron Partlow
instagram.com/rep300
Dusty Hanshaw
instagram.com/dustyhanshaw08
Scott McNally
instagram.com/scottmcnally1
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📱 TRAIN LIKE HELL APP
Ron’s official training app
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🙏 SUPPORT THINK BIG BODYBUILDING
Patreon (Every $5 helps keep the shows going)
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