Silverback Summit with The "Boner Queen" Ali Gilbert, Ep 170

🚨 EP. 170 IS LIVE 🚨

This week on The Macro Perspective Podcast, Seamus & Marcos sit down with none other than Ali Gilbert – “The Boner Queen” 👑💪. She’s not just shaking up men’s health—she’s rewriting the playbook. From breaking down stigma around testosterone to building powerful communities like the Silverback Summit 🦍, Ali is leading a conversation that every man (and every coach) needs to hear.

🔥 Inside this episode, we dive into:

💥 Why normalizing men’s health conversations isn’t optional—it’s a game-changer for longevity, confidence, and relationships 🧬 How testosterone therapy—often misunderstood and stigmatized—can be truly life-changing when approached the right way

🥗 The overlooked yet powerful role lifestyle plays in hormonal health (and why it’s more than just a “testosterone issue”)

🤝 Why collaboration between fitness pros & medical experts is the key to transforming men’s health at scale

Ali brings unmatched energy, humor, and expertise while unpacking what it really means to optimize men’s health—not just for performance, but for life. This is one of those episodes that challenges old narratives, drops serious knowledge bombs, and leaves you fired up to take action.

👊 Ready to step into the Silverback mindset?

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Men's Health and Normalizing Conversations

(02:44) Ali Gilbert's Journey into Men's Health

(05:33) The Stigma Surrounding Men's Health and Testosterone

(08:02) Understanding Hormone Optimization and Its Importance

(10:59) The Role of Lifestyle in Hormonal Health

(13:24) Navigating Testosterone Replacement Therapy

(16:04) The Misconceptions of Testosterone and Masculinity

(18:48) The Impact of Hormonal Health on Relationships

(21:26) Conclusion and Future of Men's Health Conversations

(26:43) Navigating Modern Masculinity

(29:36) The Impact of Social Media on Interactions

(32:12) Dealing with Online Trolls and Body Image

(35:41) Understanding Love Languages and Communication

(40:55) The Birth of Silverback Summit

(46:48) Creating Collaborative Spaces for Men's Health

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About Ali Gilbert

A Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional, Ali has been committed to achieving excellence in the field of performance training for over a decade. She has become highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes nutrition and hormone optimization in conjunction with changing body composition.

Ali found her passion in optimizing men’s health, her clientele consists of busy elite professionals who aspire to become stronger, optimize testosterone and conquer their nutrition.

She lectures nationally on various Hormonal health topics educating both the public, medical + fitness industry professionals.

Ali holds a B.S. in exercise science from Springfield College, and holds certifications through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Level 3 Fitness Professional,NSCA as a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist FMS Certified Level II, CFSC, FRCMs & SFG 1.

She is also featured on numerous podcasts and publications such as T Nation and Muscle & Fitness on the topic of testosterone and fitness.

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You can find Ali Gilbert

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealigilbert/

X: https://x.com/thealigilbert

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealigilbert

Coaching: https://ali-gilbert.com/silverback-coaching/

Event: https://silverbacksummit.com/

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The Macro Perspective is hosted by Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan, and was born from a simple but powerful mission: to help people take ownership of their health and lives.

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