The Testosterone Trap

Gary Moller
Jul 23
9 min read

Why Real Men Should Think Twice

Before Signing Up for TRT

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A lot of men are feeling tired and weak, lacking "tone", even ones in their 20s. They're not quite themselves, be it on the sports field, in the boardroom, or in the bedroom. They're told they've got "low testosterone." That may be right. They're not sleeping well. They're putting on weight. Their sex drive is down. Their spark feels gone. They are no longer the hard man they once were.

At the same time, there's a wave of voices online — influencers, health coaches, even comedians — telling men:

“Don’t worry, just get on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). It’ll fix everything.”

They say it'll bring back your energy, your strength, your sex drive. They promise confidence, clarity, and masculinity — just one injection, one cream, one subscription away.

But is it really that simple?

Let's explore this topic with caution. Because if you're a true Freeranger — a man who values health, independence, truth, and freedom — this matters.

What Is TRT?

TRT means taking testosterone from outside your body — like through injections, gels, or pills — to boost your levels. It's sometimes used when a man's body can no longer make testosterone on its own. That's called clinical hypogonadism, and this article is not about this condition. But now, it's being pushed on almost any man who feels tired or stressed.

Even if you're only a little low, the push is strong:

“Don’t worry, bro. Just take the juice.”

Some are calling it "biohacking" or "microdosing." But it's still the same thing: external testosterone replacing what your body should be making on its own. By the way, microdosing is all the rage for cheating in sport these days because it is hard to detect.

The Hidden Costs

Here's the truth most influencers won't tell you:

Once you start TRT, your body responds by reducing its own testosterone production. And keep in mind — this may already be a body that's struggling to make testosterone in the first place.

Instead of digging into the root causes — stress, overtraining, poor diet, environmental toxins, poor sleep — TRT is often used like a shortcut. A band-aid. A way to plaster over the cracks of a foundational crisis. Strapping a turbocharger and an NO canister onto a poorly-maintained motor to make it go faster. It works, but failure will come later, down the road and catastrophically-so.

Shutting those hormone factories down causes real problems:

Your testicles shrink
You stop making sperm
You may become infertile
You'll need meds to keep things running
You may need it for life — or crash hard if you stop

Even if you're microdosing, this is still crude hormone therapy. It's not the finely tuned, natural hormone rhythm your body manages every second of the day.

Let's also admit something important: low testosterone is increasingly common — and not just in older men. Some of the lowest testosterone levels I've seen are in elite, exhausted twenty-something athletes — especially triathletes, Iron Man competitors, and ultra-distance runners. These cases give us clues to remedies, and they are not drugs.

For them, the cause is obvious: chronic overtraining, unrelenting high stress cortisol, poor recovery, and eating what I call "the athlete's junk food diet" — gels, powders, processed carbs.

In these cases, TRT is never the answer. My advice? Get a better coach or job. Don't be a slave to your sponsors or employers. Eat real food. Recover properly. Sleep. That kind of thing. Your body will take care of the rest — if you let it.

The Faustian Bargain

This is an old story. A man makes a deal with the Devil:

“Give me power and pleasure now, and I’ll give you my soul later.”

That's exactly what TRT is for many men.

You might feel great at first — strong, full of energy, ready to take on the world. But over time, the price becomes clear:

You've lost your natural system
You've become dependent on prescriptions
You've given up control of your body
You now need clinics, doctors, hypodermics, and pharmacies to feel normal

That's not freedom. That's medical and financial dependence. And for a Freeranger, that's not acceptable.

A Closer Look: JP Sears and Bolt Health

JP Sears — a popular Internet comedian who built his name on fighting censorship and medical overreach. I've been watching his videos for years, but recently, he has lost me. He now promotes a TRT subscription service called Bolt Health.

I'm not writing this to attack, belittle, or offend anyone — least of all JP Sears. I've followed JP for years. I laughed at his videos, admired his bravery, and praised his fight against medical overreach and censorship. He's done an enormous amount of good.

But on this topic, I must speak plainly. Because what's being promoted here — testosterone replacement therapy marketed as a lifestyle hack — is serious business. And if we care about men's health, bodily sovereignty, and true freedom, then we have to talk openly, even when it's uncomfortable.

This is not a hit piece. It's a challenge — the kind a good mate gives another out of respect. I hope JP would like this challenge because he has a history of fighting for the right to disagree and question the main stories.

As I've written elsewhere (Reviving the Greek Art of Honest Debate), we need to bring back the ancient Greek tradition of respectful dialogue. We need the space to disagree without being silenced, and to challenge each other without descending into hate. That's how we grow stronger — not just in the body, but in mind and spirit.

So, if this article challenges your views — good. That's the point. Let's have a debate.

Let's lay it all on the table, with mutual respect, and with a shared goal of truth, health, and freedom.

The road to drug-dependence often begins with silence and polite avoidance of hard questions. I won't do that. And neither should you.

Yes, Sears still makes funny videos about masculinity and freedom. But now, he's offering discount codes to sign up for hormone therapy.

“Use this link. Get $100 off. Boost your T.”

But in the video, there's no serious talk about the risks:

No mention of testicular shrinkage
No mention of needing HCG or SERMs
No mention of sperm loss or infertility
No guidance on coming off TRT
No clarity on the cost — thousands of NZ$ per year

And it's being sold under the banner of "freedom."

More Drugs, No Real Solutions

The same medical-industrial complex that seriously overstepped during COVID is now rebranding itself as the saviour of masculinity.

Let's not forget — these are the same institutions that told us to stay home, mask up, isolate, and roll up our sleeves for experimental injections. They ignored informed consent. They dismissed natural health. They shut down early treatment. They broke trust by breaking both the Hippocratic Oath and the Nuremberg Code. The Nuremberg Code was written after WWII to stop medical experiments on humans that were not ethical.

Now, they've simply changed their uniforms. The white coats are gone, replaced with lifestyle logos. Fear has been swapped for "freedom" messaging. But the tactic is unchanged: control the narrative, create dependency, and profit.

They are still pushing panic about the pandemic, and they are also pushing hormone dependency. This time, they are using influencer branding, fancy production, and affiliate discount codes.

And guess what? They're using people you trust to sell it back to you.

Freerangers, beware: what looks like a rescue might just be a re-capture.

Who's Really Supplying Your Testosterone?

JP Sears now promotes a TRT subscription service called Bolt Health — offering microdosed testosterone delivered straight to your door. But there's a glaring problem:

Bolt doesn't make it clear who makes the testosterone. I've searched but come up empty.

No mention of the pharmaceutical supplier. No clue whether it's a big outfit like Besins Healthcare, a compounding lab, or something else entirely. No transparency about where it's made, what's in it, or what standards it meets.

For any man who values bodily sovereignty and informed consent, this should set off loud alarms.

Would you inject a mystery substance into your body every week, without knowing where it came from or what it might do long-term?

Because here's the truth: the same industry that pushed experimental shots during COVID is now sliding into men's health through the back door — dressed up in patritotic red, white, and testosterone.

Same playbook. Different product. Same outcome: loss of bodily autonomy.

The company JP is promoting — and earning commissions from — is Bolt Health:https://www.bolt.health/

It was founded by Kevin Dahlstrom — who, frankly, doesn't look like the strongest advertisement for vibrant health in your 50s. Just saying.

So, my message to free-range men is simple: know your source — or stay well away.

Legal Alert for Kiwi Men Considering TRT Importation

Importing testosterone into New Zealand is tightly controlled. According to Medsafe and NZ Customs, testosterone is a prescription-only medicine, and bringing it in without a prescription from a New Zealand-registered doctor is illegal. Personal importation from overseas requires a valid prescription or letter stating a medical need, original packaging, and must not exceed a three-month supply.

Controlled drugs like testosterone must be declared on arrival, and any larger quantities can prompt seizure, fines, or legal penalties. It'll get seized at the border and Medsafe won't release it without a prescription from an NZ doctor. So much for easy access via online telehealth and overnight shipping.

The trend toward instant online consultations followed by hormone prescriptions feels less like real healthcare and more like a business transaction. No physical exams, no deep dive into root causes, no lasting behavioural changes — just a script and a monthly mail-out. It smacks of a money-making machine, not a legitimate health service. As a true Freeranger, value your freedom. Don't let marketing tricks get you into a simple, automated medicine model and hormone dependency. This model puts money first, rather than your long-term health.

A Warning to All Athletes

Testosterone is a controlled substance under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules — and for good reason. It offers a clear performance-enhancing edge when used externally, including faster recovery, greater strength gains, and enhanced muscle building. Even microdosed TRT delivers advantages that go far beyond natural ability.

Any athlete — whether young or old, elite or amateur — who competes in any drug-tested sport must take this seriously. Being on TRT without an approved Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) is grounds for immediate disqualification, suspension, and reputational damage.

This isn't just for Olympians. WADA rules apply across a wide range of sports — including Masters competitions, school events, triathlons, age-group athletics, and more. Many athletes don't realise this until it's too late.

Ignorance is not a defence. If you value your honesty, eligibility, and honour as a competitor, don't use TRT unless it's a true medical requirement and its use by you is authorised.

Unless you have medical hypogonadism, there are better, safer, and fairer ways to rebuild your strength.

Known and Theoretical Risks of Long-Term TRT

Here's what we know — and what we suspect:

Testicular shrinkage
Sperm count collapse and infertility
Shutdown of natural testosterone production
Increased risk of heart disease and blood clots
Prostate growth and possible cancer risks
Mood swings and aggression
Sleep apnea
Emotional and physical dependency
Loss of hormonal flexibility
Unknown effects after 20–30 years of use - what happens then?

Even at low doses, you're replacing a dynamic, living, adapting hormonal orchestra with a pre-set drip-feed.

No doctor, no clinic, no influencer can match the intelligence of a healthy endocrine system.

The Financial Trap

TRT isn't just a medical commitment — it's a financial one:

Item	Monthly Cost (NZD)
Testosterone medication	$45–100
HCG/SERMs	$50–150
Supplements	$50–150
Doctor visits & blood tests	$40–100
Estimated Total	$185–500+

That's $3,000–6,000+ per year, often for life. And the longer you're on, the harder it is to come off.

A Forgotten Ally: Red Light Therapy (RLT) for Men's Health

Before you reach for hormone replacement, there's a powerful, natural tool you should consider:

Red Light Therapy (RLT) — especially targeted at the testes.

How does it work?

Red and near-infrared light (wavelengths of 660–850nm) penetrate the skin and stimulate mitochondria — the energy engines inside cells — to produce more energy (ATP). When applied to testicles, RLT can:

Stimulate Leydig cells to naturally produce testosterone
Increase blood flow, nutrient delivery, and oxygenation
Improve sperm quality and motility
Support overall hormonal balance and recovery

Your body isn't being tricked. It's being supported.

This is hormone restoration, not replacement.

Reclaiming Vitality the Freeranger Way

You don't need artificial hormones to feel like a man again. You need to reclaim your life — and bake the cake properly. That means starting with the right ingredients, then applying the right stimulus.

Start with the Ingredients

A man must supply the base nutrients from which hormones, muscle, and vitality are made. My Super Smoothie and its recommended whole-food additions are an excellent foundation. Then build a nutrient-dense, ancestral diet on top:

Eat like your ancestors — meat, organs, eggs, raw dairy, roots, and greensAvoid poisons — plastics, chemicals, seed oils, excess carbs, and sugar

Then Do the Baking

Once the nutrients are in place, you apply the heat — the right kind of challenge and stimulation:

Train like a man — resistance, sprinting, hard physical work
Use RLT daily — stimulates natural testosterone production
Have regular sex — use it or lose it
Embrace adversity — cold water, hard climbs, fasting, fear
Sleep like it matters — 7–9 hours, no screens late, early rise
Rest and relax — allow the body to repair and grow stronger

Choosing the Right RLT Device

Not all red light therapy machines are created equal. Many are weak, cheaply made, or simply ineffective. If you want help choosing the right machine, contact me — I'll flick you some info.

Final Word

TRT might look like a shortcut to manhood, but it's a road to dependency. A road that takes your money, your fertility, your resilience — and your freedom.

Don't make the Faustian deal.

Heal your body. Support your hormones. Honour your manhood.

Live wild. Live strong. Live free.

That's the Freeranger way.

Medical Disclaimer

This article is for education and personal empowerment. It is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're thinking about or already taking testosterone therapy, talk to a doctor who doesn't make money from your prescription.