Jillian Michaels reveals she’s introduced her parents to testosterone therapy and peptides sparking a larger conversation with Joe Rogan about anti-aging, muscle retention, and the growing interest in hormone optimization.
On episode #2313 of the Joe Rogan Experience, celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels sat down with Joe Rogan to talk about everything from health misinformation to gender politics. But for fitness enthusiasts, one part of the conversation stood out: the surprising admission that Michaels has her parents on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) and peptides as part of a broader push to improve their quality of life.
“I’ve got them on peptides now, which is nice,” Michaels said. “And I’ve got my stepdad on testosterone replacement, which is nice.”
This candid statement opened the door to a much-needed discussion: Is hormone therapy a fringe biohacking trend, or is it fast becoming a mainstream longevity strategy especially for aging lifters and everyday adults trying to stay fit?
Hormones: The New Frontier in Aging and Fitness?
Hormone levels naturally decline with age. In men, testosterone levels drop about 1% per year after the age of 30, leading to fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, and even depression. For women, growth hormone and estrogen fluctuations also create health challenges, including reduced metabolic rate and diminished recovery capacity.
While TRT was once considered taboo or limited to extreme cases of hypogonadism, the fitness world—and even mainstream medicine is warming up to the idea that optimized hormones are key to staying strong, lean, and mentally sharp beyond 40.
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“They’re starting to see the benefits,” Michaels told Rogan, referring to her parents. “But their whole life they’ve been told the doctor knows everything and the news is always correct. So it’s a shift.”
Read also: Jeff Cavaliere Discusses If You Can Build Muscle Over the Age of 40 Without TRT
What Are Peptides and Why Are Fitness Experts Using Them?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal your body to produce certain hormones. One popular example is BPC-157, used for recovery and healing. Others, like CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin, are often taken to naturally stimulate growth hormone production, helping to support muscle growth and fat loss.
For older adults who may not want to jump straight to TRT or synthetic HGH, peptides offer a middle ground a way to tap into the body’s own endocrine system without taking high doses of hormones.
“Peptides are gaining traction in the anti-aging and recovery space,” says Dr. Neil Rouzier, a hormone optimization expert. “They don’t replace hormones, but they can help the body function like it did at a younger age.”
Joe Rogan: Longtime Advocate of Hormonal Support
Joe Rogan himself has been open about his TRT use for years, often citing its benefits on energy, physique, and longevity. His conversations with experts like Dr. Mark Gordon and Andrew Huberman have only amplified interest in bioidentical hormone therapies and age-management medicine.
While critics warn against the overuse of hormone interventions, proponents argue that modern medicine is finally catching up with what athletes and bodybuilders have known for decades—hormones are foundational to peak performance.
RFK Jr.’s Role in the Movement Toward Health Freedom
Joe Rogan and Jillian Michaels briefly touched on **Robert F. Kennedy Jr.**, now serving in the new administration as **Secretary of Health**, praising his commitment to reshaping public health through personal responsibility and transparency.
“The thing that I was most excited about was Bobby Kennedy,” Michaels said. “When Bobby Kennedy united with Trump… I was like, he truly wants to make America healthy again.”
Known for his shredded physique at age 70, RFK Jr. has also drawn attention for his rumored use of TRT, further highlighting the growing normalization of hormone optimization at the highest levels of leadership.
His public fitness lifestyle, combined with his new role in government, signals a cultural shift—where aging well isn’t just possible, it’s expected.
Should the Average Gym-Goer Consider TRT or Peptides?
It’s not just celebrities or pro athletes exploring hormone optimization. Clinics across the U.S. now offer personalized hormone panels and individualized protocols for men and women experiencing low energy, poor recovery, or stalled progress in the gym.
That said, experts advise caution.
“It’s not about chasing high numbers,” says endocrinologist Dr. Kyle Gillett. “It’s about finding optimal levels where the patient feels and functions at their best—mentally, physically, and emotionally.”
Whether it’s TRT, peptide protocols, or lifestyle changes like better sleep and diet, the message is clear: optimizing hormones isn’t just a trend—it’s fast becoming part of the new fitness baseline, especially for aging populations looking to stay strong and vital well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond.
Joe Rogan and Jillian Michaels have always been at the cutting edge of health and wellness conversations, and their recent chat only reinforces a truth that many in the fitness world already know—you can’t out-train bad hormones. As science evolves and the stigma fades, hormone therapy may soon become as common as creatine or protein powder for the aging athlete.
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