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E105 - This Video Will Force You To Take Action Before It's Too Late | Hardest Geezer» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Russ Cook (AKA Hardest Geezer) is the first person in history to run the entire length of Africa, over 16,000km through deserts, mountains, war zones and everything in between. But this episode isn’t just about the miles. It’s about the mindset behind them. We dig into how Russ built his pain tolerance, what it really took to push through the darkest moments, and how ordinary people can unlock extraordinary levels of discipline. It’s raw, honest, and wildly motivating, exactly what you’d expect from the Hardest Geezer. 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Kicking off in London and where “Hardest Geezer” came from 03:15 Growing up in sleepy Worthing and building resilience through banter 06:45 The early gym days and getting roasted for self-improvement 08:05 Reigniting running after a rough patch of drinking and gambling 10:10 Running as a mental battlefield more than a physical one 13:00 Influences like Goggins and Gooch and redefining mental toughness 14:01 When the idea to run the length of Africa was born 15:32 Meeting a world-travelling cyclist and deciding to run instead 17:24 Running 66 days from Asia to London with a hammock and little money 20:24 Wild solo travel stories including wolves, prostitutes, and relentless hunger 22:50 The allure and quiet intensity of running alone with your thoughts 25:34 British culture, team sports, and outgrowing binge drinking 28:46 Staying shredded with gym consistency and knowing your limits 31:07 Body dysmorphia, competing, and finding a healthier relationship with fitness 33:54 Life after success and why fulfilment beats chasing numbers 36:40 Realising chasing status symbols like cars and watches means little 41:48 Planning the Africa run and navigating dangerous, unstable regions 46:57 Starting in South Africa with £10k and no sponsors 51:33 Hostage situation in Congo 54:11 Crossing the Tunisia finish line and feeling true fulfilment 58:09 What comes after Africa and why pole-to-pole might be next 01:11:15 Launching Hardest Adventures to help others transform through challenge 01:14:11 Rediscovering discipline, soft patches, and mental toughness post-Africa » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join @WHOOP and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Russ« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer/?hl=en Website: https://linktr.ee/hardestgeezer

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E102 - How to Stop Your Hair Loss Before It's Too Late (Full Guide) | Dr. Raghu Reddy» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Hair loss is one of the most common and misunderstood issues in men’s health. In this episode, Dr. Raghu Reddy, one of the UK’s leading hair restoration experts, joins the show for a deep dive into everything you need to know about prevention, treatment, and long-term strategy. Going over my own transplant, why I did it, how the process actually works, and what most people don’t understand going into it. From Finasteride and PRP to stem cells and transplants, Dr. Reddy breaks down what really works and what to avoid. 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Why Mike chose to document his hair transplant on YouTube 04:12 Breaking taboos around male cosmetic procedures 06:45 The risks of going to cheap, unregulated hair transplant clinics 09:11 Planning for long-term hair preservation with fewer grafts 12:29 Advances in surgical techniques vs stalled innovation in cloning 14:41 Causes of hair loss: genes, stress, hormones and ageing 17:36 Steroids, DHT and hair loss acceleration in fitness culture 19:08 What made Mike an ideal candidate for a successful transplant 22:49 Managing expectations and styling post-transplant 26:05 Why a two-day procedure leads to more precision and safety 29:00 The gym, healing, and avoiding early mistakes after surgery 32:21 Hair shedding timeline and what to expect in regrowth 34:01 Rise in beard transplants and cultural beauty standards 36:40 What causes a procedure to fail and how they fix it 40:38 Tips for recovery, swelling, and avoiding sun damage 43:21 Finasteride myths, side effects and how to dose it smartly 51:26 Topical vs oral treatments and new options like Dutasteride 56:03 Everyday habits that protect and support healthy hair growth 59:00 Greying hair, copper deficiency and potential solutions 1:02:21 Can you regrow lost hair or just preserve what’s left 1:04:42 PRP, stem cells and the ethics of unproven treatments 1:07:26 What’s next for Raghu and the future of hair restoration 1:11:19 Advice for young men losing hair too early My full hair transplant process: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKKpjoA1Byw3RLRhdFNe_DqiwL62UFfbN&si=GH0z1QciFKvqDePN Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst Follow Dr. Reddy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drraghureddy/?hl=en Website: https://www.drraghureddy.com/

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