TCY Podcast
TCY Podcast
Jensen Morris
https://www.instagram.com/tcy.coaching/ https://www.instagram.com/karamorris_pa/ Welcome to the TCY Podcast, where we use functional health and fitness to help you create your best life! Feel free to comment what you did and didn’t like, and if you wish to support us for free, slam those like, subscribe and share buttons. If you are interested in working with us 1-on-1, send us a DM on our instagrams linked at the top of this description and we’ll find a time to talk to you personally! And of course feel free to use any of our discount codes below: biolongevitylabs.com: JENSEN GetRawNutrition.com: JENSEN ReviveSups.com: JENSEN Gym-Pin.com: JENSEN
Why You Keep Waking Up at 3AM and Can’t Fall Back Asleep
If you keep waking up between 2 and 4 a.m. and can’t figure out why, this video explains what may actually be driving it. Most chronic night waking is not random. It is often tied to cortisol, blood sugar instability, progesterone changes, circadian rhythm disruption, or a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. In this video, I cover:• what a healthy cortisol rhythm should look like• why cortisol spikes can wake you up at night• how low blood sugar can trigger 3 a.m. wakeups• the difference between magnesium glycinate and magnesium threonate• when melatonin helps and when it backfires• how light exposure, food timing, and circadian rhythm affect sleep• why this is especially common in perimenopause If you’ve tried the usual sleep tips and are still waking up wired in the middle of the night, this will help you understand the deeper pattern. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help identifying the real reason your sleep is broken, apply for a free initial consult with our team here: https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Aug 5
13 min
7 Fertility Markers Most Doctors Never Check
If you’ve been trying to conceive and have been told everything looks “normal,” this video explains why “unexplained infertility” is often not unexplained at all. In this episode, I break down 7 commonly missed fertility markers that can uncover major gaps in a standard workup for both women and men. You’ll learn:• why thyroid antibodies and full thyroid testing matter• why fasting insulin can impact ovulation and egg quality• how gut inflammation can affect fertility• when autoimmune and inflammation markers matter• why methylation, homocysteine, B12, and folate are important• how luteal phase defects and low progesterone get missed• why sperm DNA fragmentation is one of the most overlooked fertility factors If you’ve been TTC for months or years and feel like you’re getting vague answers, this video gives you a more complete framework for what to look into next. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help identifying what may be missing from your fertility workup, apply for a free initial consult with our team here: https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jul 29
14 min
Tips for Blue Collar Bodybuilding + Biohacking
Those who work a manual labor job, work outside, or don't have other luxuries of white collar jobs have unique considerations when it comes to getting big while staying healthy. This episode gives you the exact things you need to do, and NOT do, in order to avoid getting stuck.   Team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcy.coaching/ Apply for a Call with Our Team (Males) https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/d3MM2fnHdV6jOLXQFZmN Apply for a Call with our Team (Females) https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI Self Guided Mentorship: https://payhip.com/b/dwbnF For 1-on-1 Mentorship, One Off Paid Consultations, or Custom Coaching App Services, DM on our Instagram   Use Code JENSEN for a discount:Peptides, Bioregulators: https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1095 Nootropics: https://menkorbio.com/?ref=JENSEN Supplements: https://clinicallabssupplements.com/go/jensenmorris/ Electrolytes and Best Salt: https://glnk.io/oq72y/tcycoaching Amino Tech Research Chems: All Products - Amino Tech Medcline Specialty Pillows: https://refer.medcline.com/jensenmorris Intake Breathing Strips: https://www.intakebreathing.com/JENSEN
Jul 29
27 min
Your Thyroid Labs Look “Normal” But You Still Feel Terrible
If you have cold hands and feet, hair thinning, brain fog, fatigue, constipation, low libido, or stubborn weight gain, but your doctor keeps telling you your thyroid is “normal,” this video is for you. In this episode, I explain why TSH alone is often not enough, what a more complete thyroid workup looks like, and why so many women with real hypothyroid symptoms get dismissed. You’ll learn:• why TSH is only one piece of the thyroid picture• the difference between T4, T3, and reverse T3• how stress, chronic dieting, overtraining, and gut issues can lower thyroid function• why thyroid antibodies matter for Hashimoto’s• what nutrient deficiencies can affect thyroid health• when thyroid medication may need to be part of the conversation If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” but you know something feels off, this will help you understand what may be getting missed. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help looking at your thyroid, gut, stress, and hormones from a root-cause perspective, apply for a free initial consult with our team here: https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jul 22
16 min
What Super-Agers Do Differently for Brain Health
Some people in their 80s still have memory, focus, and cognitive function comparable to people decades younger. Researchers call them super-agers, and their brains appear to age differently. In this video, I break down what the research shows, why this is not just about genetics, and which lifestyle patterns may help support better brain aging over time. You’ll learn:• what a super-ager is• what researchers see in the hippocampus and brain structure• how neurogenesis and epigenetic regulation matter• why oxidative stress and neuroinflammation accelerate brain aging• how sleep, stress, gut health, and metabolic health affect the brain• the 3 biggest practical areas to focus on for long-term cognitive resilience If you care about memory, focus, clear thinking, and protecting your brain as you age, this video gives you a science-informed framework without relying on gimmicks or shortcuts. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help building a more personalized plan for brain health, longevity, and foundational wellness, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jul 15
10 min
Gut Health for Big Guys | TCY Podcast 54
We are not what we eat. We are what we digest. In other words, you can eat all the steak in the world, but if your gut can't break it down and absorb it, you're just making expensive s***s. If you're trying to put on real size but you're bloated, crampy, or just not growing no matter how much you choke down, this one's for you. Kara and I break down how to fix your digestion so the food you're eating turns into muscle instead of misery, me on the training and getting-big side, her on the gut and clinical side. Here's some of what we get into: The stomach-acid myth: why the Tums, Nexium, & PPI habit leaves big eaters absorbing LESS, plus the "betaine challenge" to build your acid back up Why the 6-to-8-meals-a-day rule muscletech and the OG fitness YouTubers sold us all quietly wrecks your absorption, and why fewer, bigger meals grow you faster The frankenfoods (SPAF: S*** Posing as Food) quietly bombing your gut, and Kara's dead-simple 90% one-ingredient-foods rule Leaky gut in plain English: what's actually leaking, and the morning gut cocktail we start clients on How to run your fiber & whole foods totally different on a cut vs a bulk The enhanced-guy reality: how GH, insulin, & reta slow your gut down, why "HGH gut" happens, and how to eat around it Why a short walk after meals helps you grow, and why the TikTok "walking kills your gains" take is nonsense Fix the gut first, and everything you eat and everything you run finally has somewhere to go. Want us to build this around your actual body and labs? Book a call, fill out the short questionnaire, and we'll see if you're a good fit: Kara PA-C:  https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/bookings/consultation-calls1245 Jensen BS Ex Sci: https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/bookings/schedule_a_call_jensen This is not medical advice. It's for educational and entertainment purposes only. Follow the laws of where you live. This is not encouraging nor discouraging the use of any substance. God bless and stay growing and grateful! -Coach Jensen
Jul 10
35 min
Low Testosterone Symptoms? The Problem Might Start in Your Gut
If your energy is off, your recovery is slower, your drive is lower, and your testosterone labs came back “normal,” this video covers one root issue that gets missed all the time: your gut. In this video, I break down the real physiological connection between gut inflammation, immune activation, and testosterone production and function. You’ll learn:• how leaky gut can increase chronic inflammation• how inflammation can interfere with testosterone signaling• why total testosterone is not the full picture• how SHBG can affect free testosterone• common signs this may be connected to digestion and inflammation• why lifestyle stress, poor sleep, alcohol, medications, and recovery all matter This is a helpful starting point if you have symptoms like low libido, low motivation, slower gym progress, abdominal fat gain, bloating, or inconsistent digestion and want to understand the bigger picture before jumping straight to advanced interventions. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help improving both gut health and hormones from a root-cause perspective, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jul 8
10 min
Why You’re Not Losing Fat Even Though You’re Doing Everything Right
If you feel like you’re eating clean, working out, staying disciplined, and still not losing fat, this video explains what may actually be happening under the surface. Fat loss plateaus are not always about effort. In many cases, they are about adaptation. Your metabolism, hormones, gut, stress load, and recovery all influence how your body responds. In this video, I break down:• why fat loss can stall even when you are “doing everything right”• how long-term dieting and overtraining can slow progress• the role of thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones, and sleep• how gut inflammation can mask fat loss progress• why more cardio and less food is often the wrong move• why quality training and better recovery matter more than endless restriction This is especially important if you have been dieting hard for months, feel exhausted, and keep pushing harder without seeing results. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you’re stuck in a fat loss plateau and want a plan based on your body instead of guesswork, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jul 1
9 min
Leaky Gut Is Probably Why You Feel Inflamed After Everything You Eat
If you feel bloated after everything you eat, react to random foods, or deal with constant inflammation, your gut lining may be one of the biggest missing pieces. In this video, I break down what people mean by “leaky gut,” what actually damages the gut lining, and why so many people stay stuck even when they are taking all the “right” gut supplements. You’ll learn:• what the gut lining is supposed to do• common causes of increased intestinal permeability• why processed foods, alcohol, stress, medications, and infections matter• why removing irritants comes before adding more supplements• what targeted gut support can look like• why testing is often the key to finding the real root cause If you’ve been dealing with bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, skin issues, fatigue, or inflammation, this video will help you understand the bigger picture and the order that actually matters when it comes to healing. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. If you want help getting to the root cause of your gut issues, apply for a free initial consult with our team here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jun 24
10 min
Why Your Constipation Isn’t Getting Better
If you’re struggling with constipation, the biggest mistake is treating it like the problem instead of a symptom. In this video, I break down five commonly overlooked reasons constipation keeps happening so you can understand what may actually be slowing down your gut. We talk about why more fiber or more water is not always the full answer, and how issues like gut dysfunction, nervous system dysregulation, laxative dependence, and under-eating can all play a role. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why constipation is often a symptom, not the root problem How fiber and hydration can help or backfire depending on the balance What gut dysfunction can do to motility How stress and nervous system dysregulation can affect bowel movements Why laxative dependence and under-eating may be keeping you stuck If your constipation is not getting better, this video will help you think about it in a more root-cause way. Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment. Ready to get to the root cause and build a more personalized plan? Book a free initial consult here:https://link.tcycoaching.com/widget/form/4jw1fq4XOV1ikqp9WBOI
Jun 17
9 min
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