{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":324,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Doctor Lied About Low Libido: The Truth That Changes Everything","slug":"why-your-doctor-lied-about-low-libido-the-truth-that-changes-everything","published_at":"2026-07-19T08:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-your-doctor-lied-about-low-libido-the-truth-that-changes-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6309071850.mp3?updated=1776258492","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6309071850.mp3?updated=1776258492","summary":"Ever wonder why your doctor's first solution for bedroom problems is always \"take a pill\"? About 70% of men with erectile dysfunction actually have normal blood flow but low testosterone levels. In this episode, Adrian Wells sits down with Dr. Khera to expose what the medical establishment gets wrong about sexual health and what actually works to fix it. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why testosterone levels in men have plummeted 30% since the 1980s (and what's causing it) • The shocking connection between sleep apnea and 60% of ED cases that doctors rarely check • How women's testosterone drops 50% by menopause and why HRT isn't the full answer • The real science behind what restores sexual function for both men and women 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants the truth about sexual health beyond quick fixes. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the libido lies your doctor tells you [01:45] The testosterone crisis: why levels are crashing across generations [03:30] Sleep apnea's hidden role in destroying your sex life [05:15] What blood tests actually matter (hint: it's not what you think) [07:00] Why women's sexual health gets the wrong treatment [09:30] The lifestyle factors that work better than prescriptions [11:15] Key takeaways you can use starting tonight Dr. Khera doesn't pull punches. He breaks down exactly why the standard approach fails and gives you the real roadmap to getting your sex life back. No sugar-coating, no pharmaceutical talking points, just the science that actually matters. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: erectile dysfunction, low libido, testoster…","meta_description":"Ever wonder why your doctor's first solution for bedroom problems is always \"take a pill\"? 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