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In this episode of Speaking of Inclusion... I am joined by Ryan Root, co-founder of Hormones for Me, Wellness and Longevity, and host of the Dope Martian podcast.

Ryan brings a truly honest, raw, and genuinely unique perspective, not just on hormone replacement therapies, but also on purpose, mistakes, and ultimately redemption.

This conversation hears Ryan take us through his personal struggle with low testosterone, the controversial route he took into the hormone therapy business, to his experiences with the criminal justice system and, ultimately, building a successful and legal business helping thousands of people improve their health.

We discuss the profound stigma and misinformation surrounding hormones, the entrepreneurial energy it takes to create real change, and the ways leaders at every level can learn from their own failures, owning both the messy andremarkable parts of their stories.

Three key takeaways from today’s episode:

1. The dangers of misinformation and stigma around hormone therapy, and why so many people are failed by the current medical system when seeking support for hormone-related issues.
2. How mistakes and failures, when properly owned and reflected on, can become catalysts for growth, purpose, and positive impact.
3. The importance of curiosity and questioning accepted wisdom, both in our health journeys and in broader societal systems, including how we feel about people who have served time in prison.

A question for you to reflect on as you listen:

How might your own judgements or assumptions, about health, leadership, or even the law, be holding you back from seeing a bigger or more compassionate picture?

Ryan Roots is a biochemist, entrepreneur, and host of The Dope Martian Podcast, whose journey from underground TRTnetworks to co-founding H4M Wellness is a powerful story of redemption and reinvention.

After serving time in the DEA’s Operation Cyber Juice, he turned his life around—earning a biochemistry degree and launching the groundbreaking Dialed-In-Optimization (DIO™) health tech protocol.

Now, through H4M and the Think For Yourself podcast, Ryan empowers others with raw, science-backed insights on hormone health, performance, and longevity.

Visit www.HormonesForMe.com for updates and inspiration.

If you enjoy the podcast, you can help keep it funded by buying me a virtual coffee at www.coff.ee/speakingofinclusion. Every contribution helps the show keep going!

Speaking of Inclusion is hosted by Katie Allen.

Katie is a specialist inclusion consultant and confidence coach, offering a no BS approach to DEI and helping people become more confident in important human conversations.www.KatieAllenConsulting.com

Theme music is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds – "No Drama" by Alder