# Ryan Root on Steroids, Prison & Reinvention- EPISODE 148

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Podcast: [HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hodgepod-with-rob-fredette-5728819)
Published: 2025-11-17T00:59:07+00:00
Episode link: https://rfredett.podbean.com/e/from-underworld-to-upward-one-man-s-redemption-through-hormone-science/
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Duration seconds: 3303

## Resource

Former underground steroid dealer Ryan Root tells the story of his rise, conviction in Operation Cyber Juice, and the four-plus years he served in prison. After using his time to study biochemistry and business, he built a legitimate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) clinic and a wellness brand focused on optimization, genetic testing, and education. This episode explores addiction, the science behind testosterone, the medical stigma surrounding TRT, and Root’s path to redemption and helping thousands improve their health and confidence. RECORED 11-11-2025

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