Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Carole Hooven, author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us. How just because you weren’t a stellar student early on doesn’t mean you can’t change your path moving forward. (1:54) The differences between humans and chimpanzees. (8:47) What drew her to the field of testosterone? (12:16) Why chromosomes do NOT define sex. (14:28) The masculine framework of the brain. (19:50) Does culture follow biology? (26:59) Why women are more attuned to people’s emotions. (38:35) Why men may be more prone to risky behavior. (47:52) How emotions drive our lives. (50:50) The interesting dynamics of same-sex relationships. (58:50) The problems with polygamy. (1:02:32) The challenges that come with her field of expertise in our current climate. (1:05:55) Her issues with the term ‘toxic masculinity’. (1:10:55) What would society be without masculine traits? (1:18:30) The importance of testosterone when it comes to athletic performance. (1:23: