Ep. #963: Greg Doucette on the Truth About Steroids

There’s no doubt steroids can help you get bigger, leaner, and stronger, but they’re not exactly safe. They're also stigmatized, which is why many people who use them do so in secret. So why do people use steroids? How effective are steroids and how safe are they? What are the risks of steroids? Can you just do one cycle to get the benefits without the side effects? What’s the best way to come off of steroids and what’s it like to stop taking them? Are they addictive? These are just some of the questions I ask Greg Doucette in this interview.

In case you’re not familiar with him, Greg is an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, world record-holding powerlifter, coach, author, and Youtuber with over 1.5 million subscribers who’s been open about his steroid use over the years. Because I’ve never used these performance enhancing and muscle building drugs, I thought it would be interesting to chat with someone who has.

In this podcast, we discuss . . .

• Perspectives on who should use steroids and who has "the right" to
• The risks and effectiveness of steroids
• Why genetics matter even when it comes to steroids
• The psychology of coming off steroids and how to do it right
• Why you can't take just one cycle of steroids as a “cheat code”
• Why some people downplay the risks of steroids
• And more . . .

So if you’re interested in learning about the pros and cons of steroids and what it’s like to come off of these drugs, listen to this interview!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

6:35 - What are your thoughts on the transparency of using steroids?

15:08 - What are the risks and benefits of taking steroids?

18:55 - Can you train less intensely and get a nice physique when taking steroids?

24:41 - Is it important for our body chemistry to be compatible with the steroids we take?

28:04 - What has your steroid journey looked like? Why HRT?

32:41 - Do you think people can take steroids for just one cycle?

35:11 - What are your thoughts on people who disagree with the risks of taking steroids?

39:26 - How do you handle the negative comments online?

45:53 - What is the proper way to come off of steroids?

48:54 - Where can you find you and your work?

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Mentioned on the show:

Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

Greg’s Website: www.gregdoucette.com

Greg’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLqH-U2TXzj1h7lyYQZLNQQ

Greg’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregdoucetteifbbpro/?hl=en