{"podcast":{"title":"Fit Father Project Podcast","slug":"fit-father-project-podcast-3739852","podcast_index_feed_id":3739852,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-fit-father-project/","website_url":"https://www.fitfatherproject.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ee074c0-a9f9-44e6-9446-811ad3b17f3c/52KMBxxYdG5nM5JTHMSDy7ly.jpg","author":"Fit Father Project","episode_count":200,"summary":"If you’re a busy guy in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, chances are you have heard that you can no longer reap the benefits of the days of your youth. Society has told you that it’s not possible for you to stay lean, stay fit, and have the exuberance and energy you once felt and had as a young man. These constant messages are telling us that it's ok to not be our best selves. We don’t have to try or stay hungry as we once did when we were young. We no longer have anything to prove to ourselves. These messages are also contributing to a larger problem we are not addressing. Obesity. In the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obesity. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day. Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill peering down at us from afar. We have allowed for far too long to let ourselves lose. To take the hill is no easy task. There…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-11T00:20:57.149366+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-father-project-podcast-3739852"},"episode":{"title":"Hidden Plastics and Your Health: What's Wrecking Your Hormones and How to Fight Back (Ep. 289)","slug":"hidden-plastics-and-your-health-what-s-wrecking-your-hormones-and-how-to-fight-back-ep-289","published_at":"2026-05-18T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-father-project-podcast-3739852/hidden-plastics-and-your-health-what-s-wrecking-your-hormones-and-how-to-fight-back-ep-289","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-father-project-podcast-3739852","url":"https://www.fitfatherproject.com/hidden-plastics-and-your-health-ep-289","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/015bfa8a-d03b-449c-a267-f9b738449c7f.mp3","summary":"In Episode 289 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi takes a deep dive into one of the most urgent and underappreciated health threats of our time: microplastics and nanoplastics. While most people know to avoid drinking from single-use plastic bottles, this episode goes far beyond the obvious. Dr. A explains the critical difference between microplastics and nanoplastics, breaks down the five mechanisms by which plastic damages the body, and exposes the hidden sources of plastic exposure most people never think about, including tea bags, table salt, cookware, clothing, seafood, and grocery store receipts. He also covers what the latest research says about how plastic is showing up in human blood, brain tissue, arterial plaques, and even reproductive organs, and what you can realistically do about it. If you're serious about protecting your hormones, your heart, your gut, and your long-term vitality, this episode gives you the research-backed knowledge and practical steps to start reducing your plastic burden today. It is also a must-share episode for parents and grandparents who want to protect the next generation from a growing and largely invisible threat. Rate & Review – If this episode helped you understand the real dangers of microplastics and gave you practical tools to reduce your exposure, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men and women discover the show and get the information they need to live stronger, healthier, and longer. Join the Fit Father Community – Want support from others who are serious about their health after 40? Join the Fit Father brotherhood and surround yourself with people who are committed to living with more strength, energy, and purpose. Key Takeaways Micro…","meta_description":"In Episode 289 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi takes a deep dive into one of the most urgent and underappreciated health threats o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1950,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fit-father-project-podcast-3739852/episodes/hidden-plastics-and-your-health-what-s-wrecking-your-hormones-and-how-to-fight-back-ep-289/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-father-project-podcast-3739852/hidden-plastics-and-your-health-what-s-wrecking-your-hormones-and-how-to-fight-back-ep-289.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}