# TEDx Speaker Explains the True Role of Testosterone in Men | Ryan Parke

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Podcast: [Construction Sport Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-sport-podcast-7086626)
Published: 2026-03-25T12:00:32+00:00
Episode link: https://constructionsport.com/
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Episode #073 | Ryan Parke Another special guest on the pod today: TEDx Speaker Ryan Parke: The Men's Coach. There’s a lot of noise around testosterone - what it is, what it does, and what men should be doing about it. In this ep, Ryan cuts through the misinformation and brings clarity to the real role testosterone plays, and gives insights on why & how he coaches on mental wellbeing. This isn’t about quick fixes, supplements, or scare tactics - it’s a grounded, honest conversation about how testosterone actually behaves in the male body, common myths, lifestyle factors & practical, natural habits you can build into daily life. 🔵 Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanparketmc/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/yQDjNCjIf7M 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BRmX4t46O2lb5tzic3UDS?si=D2jnTcXjQlqOovB8eXjHJQ 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tedx-speaker-explains-the-true-role-of-testosterone/id1778487912?i=1000757264380 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! 00:59 We’ve got testosterone all wrong - Ryan’s Research & how it all began 14:50 Why low testosterone is bad for men, how to boost it naturally, & measure it yourself. 31:30 Explaining the significantly greater benefits of exercise 38:39 How to properly ingest Vitamin D3 + Impact of alcohol & linking it to construction life 51:56 Understanding Oxytocin: How it affects men vastly differently to women 59:23 Effect of economic pressures on men + Ryan talks how his coaching works 01:10:40 Men reaching out: Study on Purpose & Teamwork + Ryan’s work in construction 01:18:22 Is talking therapy enough? + Truths of learning to ‘spot the signs’ before suicide. 01:31:36 Final…

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