Muscle Intelligence

Today we are demystifying TRT therapy with author and educator Jay Campbell. Jay is the founder of the TRT Revolution which dives deep on the latest exogenous testosterone research through via social media, podcasts, articles and books. In this episode Jay and Ben discuss their personal experiences with testosterone as well as other hormone altering pharmaceuticals. Jay presents the latest cutting edge research that challenges the paradigm of what your protocol should be on TRT and much more! Time Stamps Jay's spiritual journey ad the wisdom/knowledge he has learned along the way. [4:04] How did he get involved in the hormone optimization realm? [8:50] Do therapeutic ranges of testosterone increase systemic estrogen? [13:25] When are the estrogen levels too high or low for men? What are side effects? [19:07] How visceral fat leads to all disease + the importance of 'intelligent' training. [28:45] What are the negative implications of testosterone prostate? [35:33] Is there an optimal place to hold your testosterone? [38:38] The 'lab coat' god syndrome. [41:45] What are signs you are testosterone deficient? [44:25] What should you be doing to optimize testosterone naturally? [47:12] The stigmas surrounding TRT. [52:50] The importance of optimizing your thyroid + the dangers of AI's. [54:45] How alcohol is the destroyer of worlds. [1:03:05] Why you must live your life with the avoidance of social media. [1:05:00] The PROPER delivery systems and injection cycles of testosterone. [1:06:48] His take of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). [1:14:08] Featured Guest Jay Campbell (@trtrevolution) • Instagram/Twitter Website Podcast Related Links/Products Mentioned The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone For Lifelong Health And Happiness – Book by Jay Campbell The Dangers of Estrogen Inhibition in Men Utilizing TOT Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile – Book by Anthony G. Jay Infertility and the provision of infertility medical services in developing countries Estrogen In Men: Good, Bad, Indifferent? An Evidence-Based Review for Optimal Health w/Dr. Neal Rouzier Part 1 Aromatase inhibitors in men: effects and therapeutic options The Importance of Sleep & The Threat of Artificial Blue Light Exposure w/James Swanwick Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World - Book by Cal Newport The Current State of Male Hormone Replacement Therapy w/Jim Meehan People Mentioned Dr. Robert Kominiarek Dr. Anthony G. Jay (@anthonygjay) • Instagram Joseph T. Cruise, M.D Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN (@christopher.barakat) • Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Abraham Morgentaler, MD Dr. Neal Rouzier (@PMCHormoneDoc) | Twitter Keith Nichols MD (@DrKeithHRTMD) | Twitter James Swanwick (@jamesswanwick) • Instagram Jim Meehan, MD (@DocMeehan) · Twitter

We are back with more awesomeness with Dr. Scott Stevenson. Does he manipulate mind/muscle connection with his clients? [0:00] The concept of 'motor morons'. [6:25] An exploration on force velocity, cheat reps, find the RIGHT training partner & MORE. [8:00] A conversation on exercise selection and why people do the ones they do. [23:30] Why he wrote "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach" and the idea of 'climbing your own mountain'. [35:10] The 3 biggest mistakes people make transiting from offseason into contest prep? [53:03] Featured Guest Scott Stevenson (@fortitude_training) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach – Book by Dr. Scott Stevenson 026- Living in 4D- Optimizing Body, Mind, and Soul with Paul Chek People Mentioned Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) • Instagram John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) • Instagram Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) • Instagram

Joining us today is world renown bodybuilding coach Dr. Scott Stevenson! Dr. Stevenson is one of the most well rounded scientists and coaches in bodybuilding. Over Scott's career he has spent time in research, coached 100's of athletes and wrote the "New Bodybuilding Bible" How to Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach. Make sure to check out Pt 2 coming to you Thursday. If you would like to learn more about exercise execution for YOUR body visit HypertrophyMastery.com

Mark "Smelly" Bell returns! We sat down for a conversation with Mark to discuss the latest in the SlingShot founder's world. Mark has been getting out of his comfort zone lately and he is here to talk about it! First we discuss the evolution of his training to incorporate bodybuilding, CrossFit and even yoga into his practice. We also dive into his changing diet and his experimentation with carnivore, low carb and bodybuilding style diets. Lastly we wrap up with a discussion on leadership and family. Mark delivers some great wisdom on how he balances running several successful businesses with home life and what he feels makes a great corporate leader.

Ben recently joined the legendary Paul Chek in his home for a day of exercise, spiritual practice and of course great conversation. Join us as Ben and Paul discuss Paul's unique, integrative approach to health through alternative medicine, movement and connecting with your soul. This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Use code Muscle for 15% off your mushroom order at FourSigmatic.com

Joining us today is Dr. Jordan Joy, formerly Ben's training partner, powerlifter and expert on the ketogenic diet and co-hosted by Danny Vega! We dive into the best approaches to keto when your goal is MAXIMUM muscle building. If you are interested in building muscle on keto, keep your eyes peeled for our brand new Ketogenic Muscle Intelligence Program dropping soon.

Joining us today is the founder of Ketogenic.com and the Applied Science Performance Institute in Tampa, Dr. Ryan Lowery. Dr. Lowery is one of the foremost members of the keto movement and brings a slew of research backed information for you in our kickoff to keto week!

Are you training with Intelligence? Today's episode we dive into the first Pillar of a lean, healthy, and muscular body. Training.

Today we go for another breathing deep dive with returning guest Patrick McKeown! Patrick is one of of the world's leading thinkers when it comes to breathing. In this episode we discuss breathing action and cadence and how you can control your breath to boost athletic performance, mental clarity and focus, as well as influence nervous system response. Patrick will be hosting a training event for practitioners and athletes at the MI40 Gym August 23-25. Visit https://oxygenadvantage.com/events/tampa-florida/ for more information and to register. This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic Mushrooms. Use code Muscle for 15% off your order on FourSigmatic.com

Joining us today is strongman and founder of Strength Camp, Elliot Hulse. Elliot has gone through quite the spiritual transformation living life as an Orthodox Christian with an emphasis on traditional family values. In this episode we discuss what Elliot thinks it is to be a man, a father and a spiritual being. We also dive into his fasting practices and his emphasis on family. His take on fasting as spiritual experience. [4:27] What took him down this spiritual path? [16:12] His belief in extreme simplicity. [24:50] A conversation on parenting and fatherhood. [31:00] What does it mean to be a man? [34:47] His definition of the dynamic between a man and a woman. [43:00] Why he believes we are moving back to conservatism. How there are repercussions to your actions. [45:18] What is the solution to gender blending? [52:44] The archetype of initiation: A boy becoming a man. [58:18] Why he created 'Grounding Camp'. [1:07:25] What are his current beliefs on how he teaches religion to his family and himself? [1:11:10] Why it is important for us to have a doctrine. [1:12:50] How everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face. [1:15:45] The mistakes that have the greatest impact on his life. [1:19:15] How does he react to his kids stepping over his boundaries? [1:30:29] Featured Guest Elliott Hulse STRENGTH COACH (@elliotthulse) • Instagram Website YouTube Related Links/Products Mentioned Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth – Book by Tito Colliander 019- The 10 Pillars of Peak Mental Performance with Brian Cain The Bahá'í Faith The Rational Male – Book by Rollo Tomassi The Return of Christendom: Demography, Politics, and the Coming Christian Majority – Book by Steve Turley MGTOW | Men Going Their Own Way This Group of Straight Men Is Swearing Off Women - VICE The Way of Men – Book by Jack Donovan People Mentioned Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) • Instagram Rollo May Rollo Tomassi (@RationalMale) · Twitter Dr. Steve Turley (@DrTurleyTalks) · Twitter

One of our favorite guests from the Muscle Expert Podcast is back with more amazing findings from the world of peptides! Jean-Francois Tremblay is one of the top experts in the world of peptides and he joins us to share some wonderful new findings and dive even deeper into peptides and SARMs.

No matter what your goal, learning and skill acquisition are major bottlenecks to success. But what if you could reduce the time it took for you to learn? Our guest today, Dr. Daniel Chao has spent his career doing just that! After graduating from Stanford Medical School with an MD in neuroscience, Dr. Chao started developing tech that primes your brain for learning. The result... Halo Sport. In this episode, Dr. Chao and Ben dive into how learning happens in the brain and more importantly how we can influence it. They discuss the mechanism behind Halo Sport's success and how they have improved it for the soon to be released Halo Sport 2. If you would like to pre-order the Halo Sport 2, use the code muscleintelligence for $20 off the already discounted pre-order price! This episode is brought to you by our friends at Four Sigmatic! Mushrooms are one of the best ways to support learning, sleep, your immune system and more. Get 15% off your order when you use the code muscle at checkout on FourSigmatic.com Time Stamps How the status quo around the brain is broken. [0:44] Why drugs for the brain don't work very well. [5:50] The idea of zero sum. [9:55] The history of neurostimulation. [13:40] What does the research show and what are the potential implications when we subject our brain to stimulation? [16:20] Has Halo Sport seen any quantitative data to support bumps in performance? [25:50] How are they collecting data from the brain? [33:45] Understanding their place in science. [36:06] How does Halo 2 differ from Halo 1? [39:05] Have they seen any synergetic effects? [43:43] What is Halo Sport currently excited about? [46:41] Featured Guest Daniel Chao (@danielchao) | Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned Halo Neuroscience Pharmacology - Wikipedia Halo Sport - Science – Halo Neuroscience Neuropace - NeuroPace, Inc What is Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS)? tDCS Research The Athlete's Guide to the Brain: Motor Skill Learning Maximum voluntary isometric contraction: reference values and clinical application. Reliability of time-to-exhaustion versus time-trial running tests in runners. Sensory Evoked Potentials Studies | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Joining us today is the elite mindset coach Brian Cain! Brian has coached multiple Cy Young Award winners, UFC champions, has consulted for top teams in the NFL, NHL, MLB and more. Our chat with Brian dives deep on the mindset of performance where Brian has 10 Pillars that he feels are the necessary building blocks to overcoming adversity, achieving peak performance, and relentlessly pursuing your goals. Time Stamps The importance of relating to your clients and have an idea of what is going on 'upstairs'. How the mind has to precede the body. [4:26] Steps to teach the average athlete to accomplish their dreams: The 10 skill sets that make up an 'unbreakable' mind. [11:12] #1 – Create an 'Elite' mindset. [14:30] #2 – Motivation and commitment. [20:16] #3 – Focus and awareness. [22:16] #4 – Self-control and discipline: Let your plan drive the bus. [30:28] #5 – Process over outcome. [35:04] #6 – Meditation and mental imagery: How separation is in preparation. [36:58] #7 – Build a routine and create habits of excellence. [51:57] #8 – Time management and organization: His 168 plan. [57:23] #9 – Leadership: Ability to build trust and get results. [1:00:57] #10 – Culture: The M.V.P. process. [1:03:04] What are his daily affirmations? [1:05:30] How you are always on and off the path. [1:06:45] What are his favorite books on this topic? [1:09:35] The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certification. [1:12:14] His 'six economies'. [1:16:06] Featured Guest Brian Cain (@briancainpeak) • Instagram Website YouTube Related Links/Products Mentioned Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Book by Carol Dweck Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges – Book Amy Cuddy Concentration Grids For Mental Performance Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time - Book by Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson Man's Search for Meaning - Book by Viktor Frankl Inspiring: Change the World by Making Your Bed - by Admiral William McRaven The Daily Stoic : 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living - Book by Ryan Holiday The Compound Effect - Book by Darren Hardy Life Is Yours to Win: Lessons Forged from the Purpose, Passion, and Magic of Baseball - Book by Augie Garrido The Way of the Fight – Book by Georges St-Pierre Legacy - Book by JAMES. KERR Power sleep : The Revolutionary Program That Prepares Your Mind for Peak Performance - Book by James B Maas People Mentioned Amy Cuddy (@amyjccuddy) · Twitter Tom Newman - Yale Robert Gilbert (@SuccessHotline) | Twitter Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) • Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) • Instagram

Ian Mitchell runs a small lab in rural Oklahoma with major implications. Over the last 7 years Ian has been extensively researching a carbon isotope called C60. In that research Ian has found some wide ranging implications including super-charging mitochondria, reduction in inflammation, detox benefits and some amazing effects on rheumatoid arthritis and even a way to augment cancer treatment! Time Stamps What is happening in the human body when we take carbon 60? [0:00] He opens up about the ethicacy of his joint supplement. [2:35] How would this work for someone looking to ultimately achieve an exercise response? [6:48] How did his company achieve their patent? [12:17] Are there certain internal prerequisites that need to exist for the carbon 60 to really have its effect? [16:56] Has he seen any negative implications for C60 maybe accelerating cancer grow if someone is on a standard American diet? [19:05] What exactly is 'carbon 60' and where did it come from? [21:08] What negative effects does blue light have on our body while taking C60? [22:38] What else are they working on in the realm of carbon 60? [25:35] Are there positive implications combining carbon 60 and cannabis? [27:00] Is there a law of diminishing return with how much C60 you consume? [28:20] Does he plan on taking this every day for the rest of his life? [30:10] The value of quality of life. [32:15] Does he have any ongoing studies with carbon 60? [33:50] What types of cancers has he seen the greatest effect with? [35:03] How is he tying this in to improve brain function? [38:50] Featured Guest Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Catch Muscle Mood Modulates ATPase Activity of Myosin in a Phosphorylation-Dependent Way New cellular target may put the brakes on cancer's ability to spread Synergistic IL-6 and IL-8 paracrine signalling pathway infers a strategy to inhibit tumour cell migration A Mitochondrial Switch Promotes Tumor Metastasis Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

Welcome back to part 2 of our carnivore deep dive with Dr. Paul Saladino! In this episode we pick up right where we left off with how plants use sometimes not so subtle toxins to defend themselves from predators. The conversation continues through the best fats to consume and ends with a rapid-fire round of everything from meat quality to supplementation to whether fish count as meat on a carne diet. How animals/humans are PC's and plants are Mac's: The operating systems are different. [3:00] How much data has he looked at that quantifies the benefit of exogenous polyphenols from an antioxidant perspective? [12:00] A rundown of misconceptions around fiber. [18:30] The rules he lives by when it comes to glycine and collagen consumption. [32:30] His thoughts on monosaturated fats and adding to carnivore diet? [36:15] If he had to make an argument for eating some plants, what would his defense be? [39:00] Would he weigh the negative implications of poor quality meat against eating vegetables? [41:30] Do fish count on a carnivore diet. [42:00] Does Dr. Saladino take any supplements to support his carnivore diet? [44:00] Are there any limitations to the carnivore diet? [46:00] Featured Guest Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) • Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@MdSaladino) · Twitter Website YouTube Email – [email protected] Paul Saladino MD on Patreon Related Links/Products Mentioned Human Performance Outliers Podcast: Episode 50: Dr. Jason Fung Savory Institute Ranchers Sing The Praises Of Mob Grazing of Cattle | Beef Magazine The Boulder Carnivore Conference Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Book by Yuval Noah Harari Stan Efferding's The Vertical Diet Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners Dietary pesticides (99.99% all natural). No effect of 600 grams fruit and vegetables per day on oxidative DNA damage and repair in healthy nonsmokers. Effects of High Consumption of Vegetables on Clinical, Immunological, and Antioxidant Markers in Subjects at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Increasing the vegetable intake dose is associated with a rise in plasma carotenoids without modifying oxidative stress or inflammation in overweight or obese postmenopausal women. Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 186 - Layne Norton vs Paul Saladino A High-Fiber Diet Does Not Protect Against Asymptomatic Diverticulosis Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms Dietary Fiber and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Adenoma in Women Lack of Effect of a High-Fiber Cereal Supplement on the Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomas Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies. Carnivore Diet - Ben Greenfield Fitness KetoCon - The Science and Stories of Keto People Mentioned Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) • Instagram Jason Fung (@drjasonfung) • Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) • Instagram Savory Institute (@savoryinstitute) • Instagram Thomas Dayspring (@Drlipid) · Twitter Dave Feldman (@DaveKeto) | Twitter Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) • Instagram Bruce N. Ames, Ph.D. Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) • Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) • Instagram rich roll (@richroll) • Instagram

Is it possible to live a healthy life eating only meat? Dr. Paul Saladino makes a very strong argument in support of the Carnivore Diet in today's episode. Dr. Saladino brings a mass of studies to back up the argument that humans run optimally eating only animal products. But... there is a catch... in order to balance all of your required nutrients you must consume what he refers to as nose to tail, eating from many parts of the animal including organ meat, ligaments, tendons and even bone. Let us know what you think of this paradigm challenging episode! Part 2 comes your way on Monday! Time Stamps His case for the carnivore diet. [1:44] Objectively, what has he seen his blood markers do while on the diet? [3:29] How much protein does he eat on a daily basis? What do his meals consist of? [6:30] Where is he sourcing most his meat from? [10:55] How do you start to incorporate eating 'nose to tail'? [13:50] Does he believe the carnivore diet is something most people would benefit from? [16:05] Would he prescribe this diet to people who are predisposed to health conditions? Plus, the misconception behind saturated fats. [20:30] Can you be an optimized human being on a carnivorous diet? [28:17] What is the counter argument that plants are good for us? How plants have developed 'plant toxins'. [34:29] Featured Guest Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) • Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@MdSaladino) · Twitter Website YouTube Email – [email protected] Paul Saladino MD on Patreon Related Links/Products Mentioned Human Performance Outliers Podcast: Episode 50: Dr. Jason Fung Savory Institute Ranchers Sing The Praises Of Mob Grazing of Cattle | Beef Magazine The Boulder Carnivore Conference Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Book by Yuval Noah Harari Stan Efferding's The Vertical Diet Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners Dietary pesticides (99.99% all natural). No effect of 600 grams fruit and vegetables per day on oxidative DNA damage and repair in healthy nonsmokers. Effects of High Consumption of Vegetables on Clinical, Immunological, and Antioxidant Markers in Subjects at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Increasing the vegetable intake dose is associated with a rise in plasma carotenoids without modifying oxidative stress or inflammation in overweight or obese postmenopausal women. Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 186 - Layne Norton vs Paul Saladino A High-Fiber Diet Does Not Protect Against Asymptomatic Diverticulosis Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms Dietary Fiber and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Adenoma in Women Lack of Effect of a High-Fiber Cereal Supplement on the Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomas Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies. Carnivore Diet - Ben Greenfield Fitness KetoCon - The Science and Stories of Keto People Mentioned Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) • Instagram Jason Fung (@drjasonfung) • Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) • Instagram Savory Institute (@savoryinstitute) • Instagram Thomas Dayspring (@Drlipid) · Twitter Dave Feldman (@DaveKeto) | Twitter Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) • Instagram Bruce N. Ames, Ph.D. Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) • Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) • Instagram rich roll (@richroll) • Instagram

Alicia Gowans has faced her fair share of adversity on her way to the top. Before she won even her first pro show, let alone title, Alicia dealt with a severe back injury that still plagues her to this day. Alicia has over come unimaginable obstacles on her way to her 2 championships and has used those experiences to create one of the best teams in the world. In this episode we dive into the mental fortitude Alicia developed while training with chronic pain, the necessity of celebrating the journey as well as the wins, and how she has found physical relief in confronting her emotional barriers. Time Stamps The evolution of her fitness journey and the importance of being a GOOD person. (0:41) Being client centric and taking people down the path of their own discovery. (6:34) How do we bring 'joy' into our lives? The practice of plugging out of the matrix. (9:27) Challenging one's mental barriers and celebrating the wins. (13:47) She opens up about her devastating back injury and challenging the path of least resistance. (19:54) "Peeling" the banana back and her self-healing journey back to health. (32:36) How did she create of the practice of responding rather than reacting? (43:38) The practice of focusing on the inner game before the outer game. Why we should all be our own superhero. [46:27] What is next for her? [51:17] Featured Guest Alicia Gowans WBFF Pro (@aliciagowans_wbffpro) • Instagram Ally's Angels & Alphas Related Links/Products Mentioned Pre-Script The Competitive Edge - Fitness Uncensored People Mentioned Dr Joe Dispenza (@DrJoeDispenza) · Twitter Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram

Joining us today is one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the world! Joel Jamieson has trained elite MMA fighters, Navy SEALS, and worked for some of the largest fitness brands in the world. Joel was a pioneer in using HRV to evaluate training and recovery in his athletes and over the past several years has worked on developing tech that gives the average person access to this advanced analysis. In this episode Joel walks us through evaluating your recovery based on HRV, explains the energy production systems behind HRV and how you can start improving your HRV. Here are 5 ways I'm helping 100,000+ people build a body they love right now. Mi40 Foundation - 4X gains for 40 days. Over 100,000 copies sold and once the nr. 1 training program on the Internet - no joke. Start here if you're new to Intelligent training. Mi40 Xtreme v2.0 - The best workout of your life. University-backed protocol adds 13lbs more muscle over "mainstream" training. Study 1. Study 2. Real life results. The first and only CEP training program on the Internet. The Incredible Bulk - My personal training and nutrition protocol for gaining muscle all year long without getting fat. Used by my clients to add up to 14 lbs of new muscle in 4 weeks, or even 30lbs in 12 weeks. (NEW) Hypertrophy Execution Mastery - The first and only online masterclass showing you how to train for YOUR body mechanics (rather than against it). Avoid pains and injuries. Fix lagging muscles. 1000+ customers, 100+ testimonials. Free 4-month trial of Mi40 Nation worth $228 included. Mi40 Nation - the all-inclusive membership for those who #demandexcellence. Join 40,000+ members who are taking a holistic approach to building a body they love. **** Have a Mi40 story to share? Transformations, big and small. Inside and out. I want to know all about how Mi40 has impacted your life. Email [email protected] with all the saucy details, plot twists, numbers, and photos. By sending us your Mi40 stories, you agree to help us promote the Muscle Intelligence movement. And to let us use your stories publicly to show the world how we #demandexcellence. **** Time Stamps What is he currently excited about? [4:16] What type of athletes does he find benefit most from guiding their training with these heart rate zones? [8:10] An overview of HRV (heart rate variability) and its impact on balancing the two halves of the autonomic nervous system. [10:08] How HRV is impacting energy systems and how are those energy systems impacting how we are training? [15:25] How does Morpheus start to dictate the volume of aerobic training? At what point does it become a negative thing? [17:20] Can one use HRV to determine and decipher how they should be training? [19:29] How does he use HRV to determine his athlete's nutrition? [24:35] Why there are only so many calories your body can burn in a given day. [27:45] What are some of his top parasympathetic interventions? [30:36] Does he have any practices that he advocates to his athletes? [35:06] How much does he manipulate intra-workout variables in regards to nutrition? [38:17] The argument against IIFYM (if it fits your macros). [41:40] His universal macro profile approach. [46:18] Any particular foods that he gravitates to increase performance? [47:20] Does he give his athlete's any strategies in regards to their psychological well-being and mindset? [48:56] How does he eat on a daily basis? [50:35] Does he have any interventions to improve sleep? [51:35] What supplements does he recommend or take? [55:48] How 1/3 people are going to die from cardiovascular disease and the important steps to take NOW to combat this. [59:00] Featured Guest Joel Jamieson (@coachjoeljamieson) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Morpheus Home Metabolic theory of ecology - Wikipedia ALL GAIN, NO PAIN: The Over-40 Man's Comeback Guide to Rebuild Your Body After Pain, Injury, or Physical Therapy – Book by Bill Hartman Neuroimmunology Helix Sleep: Helix | Mattresses Designed For Every Body

Joining us today is Dr. Laszlo Boros one of the founders of the Center for Deuterium Depletion. Dr. Boros started his career in cancer research in the early 90's and has been obsessed with treating chronic disease ever since. In this episode we dive into the little known contributor to chronic disease, heavy hydrogen aka deuterium. Dr. Boros' research is showing both how prevalent and how dangerous this molecule is. Enjoy! Time Stamps What is deuterium and what does it do in the body? [2:26] Does he think deuterium prevalence in the environment has always been at the same level or is this something that is occurring to a greater degree as a result of pollution? [6:42] How does it enter the food cycle? [8:42] How do our cells break down deuterium? What happens in our body with high deuterium levels? [11:50] Has his center started to detect a correlation between elevations of deuterium levels in the prevalence of cancer growth? [16:50] Is the general correlation with cancer increase the higher your deuterium levels go? [20:06] Why all diseases benefit from deuterium depletion. [22:28] Is there any negative effect from having too little deuterium? [23:44] How does he feel fasting is contributing to deuterium levels? [26:39] Would there be any benefit to increasing deuterium if your objective is growth? [27:28] What foods would he advocate eating the most of? [30:46] Is there anything else he does on a day to day basis to optimize deuterium levels? [33:15] Why you should listen to your body before you listen to any doctor. [35:55] What is his center doing now to allow us to test our own deuterium levels? [37:38] Does he feel like certain populations are more predisposed to having elevated levels of deuterium or this is a human species problem? [39:02] What is his center studying right now with respect to deuterium and improving health? [41:41] What sort of success rate are they seeing with someone who has cancer depleting deuterium and is actually seeing a benefit? [44:05] Has he seen any correlation between environmental exposures and deuterium levels that have impacted deuterium? Featured Guest The Center for Deuterium Depletion - Test, Track, and Improve Your Health Related Links/Products Mentioned Deuterium content of water increases depression susceptibility: the potential role of a serotonin-related mechanism. Basic Introduction to Metabolic Mitochondrial Therapy - Dr. Mercola Quest Nutrition: Protein Bars, Protein Powders, Protein Chips

We had the amazing opportunity to catch up with the one and only Dr. Mike T. Nelson at the Arnold this year! Dr. Nelson was one of our highest downloaded episodes last year when we talked about metabolic flexibility during our nutrition deep dive. This time we brought him back to dive into another area of passion for Mike, the autonomic nervous system. Time Stamps How did he get into studying HRV, metabolic flexibility and the autonomic nervous system? [3:15] What is an example of someone who is starting to lose their heart rate variability? [11:03] What are some of the implications, short term, as far as performance and stress? [13:02] What are some of the most obvious implications of improved HRV? [17:30] Does he have some progressive strategies that he implements to train people to be able to push their sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system higher? [20:46] In his studies, what did he learn about the autonomic nervous system from his subjects? [26:16] How does HRV influence someone's training? What training they should be doing? [32:26] Tips to balance lifestyle stressors with training. [37:06] Why your perception is EVERYTHING on how things impact you. [42:46] Does he change nutritional interventions based on their HRV levels? [47:46] If someone has high sympathetic stress and low HRV, can we deduce that cortisol will always be high? [53:50] Does he have any supplemental interventions to manage cortisol and stress? [56:43] How fitness is a culture of extremes. [1:02:55] What has he seen fasting do to HRV? [1:09:42] Does he think that HRV is correlated with body composition? [1:12:38] How much are estrogen and testosterone playing into HRV? [1:13:45] What else SHOULD the listener know about the autonomic nervous system? [1:15:46] Has he done any digging into the correlation of capnography and the autonomic nervous system? [1:21:42] Featured Guest Dr. Mike T Nelson (@drmiketnelson) • Instagram Website Flex Diet Related Links/Products Mentioned Muscle Expert Podcast 126-Metabolic Flexibility, Training Nutrition with Dr. Mike Nelson Metabolic Flexibility | T Nation What To Do When You're Overtrained - Ben Greenfield Fitness Oura Ring: the most accurate sleep and activity tracker Cardiovascular and ride time-to-exhaustion effects of an energy drink Muscle Expert Podcast 120- Dr. Rick Hanson- Finding Buddha's Brain Cold Water Immersion Enhanced Athletes' Wellness and 10-m Short Sprint Performance 24-h After a Simulated Mixed Martial Arts Combat Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers - Book by Robert Sapolsky Muscle Expert Podcast 161- Master Your Sleep Through Tracking with Harpreet Rai of Oura Capnography - Wikipedia Moxy Monitor - Muscle Oxygen Monitor Train Adapt Evolve 003- Hands on Nervous System Training with Dr. Mickra Hamilton People Mentioned Rick Hanson (@rickhansonphd) • Instagram Dan Pardi (@danielpardi) • Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) • Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) • Instagram Brian Mackenzie (@_brianmackenzie) • Instagram

Coming at you from the Arnold Classic! Ben sits down with the legend who is Rich Gaspari. In this episode we discuss Rich's unparalleled work ethic, the rise, fall and resurrection of his massive supplement company Gaspari Nutrition, and how the sport of bodybuilding has changed from the time he competed until now. This episode is presented by the MI40 Nation. If you want to get the most out of your time in the gym you have to learn how to execute exercise for your body. Head to HypertrophyMastery.com for our best course yet when it comes to learning to fit exercise to your body! Time Stamps From filing for bankruptcy to building a $100 million dollar supplement company, Rich bares all and details his humble beginnings. [3:33] He shares the 'mythical' stories of his training coming up in the sport of bodybuilding. [5:40] Rich explains the concept of overtraining and how it helped or hindered him. [14:26] How did he eat back in the day and how does he eat today? [17:00] Has the evolution of science helped guys or crippled them? [19:07] What are some crazy things he did back in the day that made him question what he was doing? [21:45] What is the best frequency used for training body parts? [25:55] Why, in his opinion, don't bodybuilders get as conditioned? [27:00] How different were the drugs used back then? Are bodybuilders using more now? [28:48] Who is his biggest inspiration? [30:13] What was the transition out of bodybuilding like for him? Struggles faced? A death by 1,000 cuts: What was the turning point with Gaspari Nutrition? [39:58] What was it like mentally for him to go from a $100 million dollar company to bankrupt? [42:10] What is the 10/20 year future look like for Gaspari Nutrition? [44:05] What are some of the lessons he has acquired over the last 20 years from building a $200 million dollar brand? [48:40] What is Rich Gaspari doing in 25 years? [54:50] Featured Guest Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) • Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Gaspari Nutrition: Home 009- Creating an Unbreakable Mind and Resilient Body with Josh Lenartowicz 011- The Mountain Dog Mindset: Creating Lasting Greatness with John Meadows People Mentioned Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) • Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) · Twitter Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) • Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) • Instagram

Joining us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. In this episode Ben and John dive into all things mindset and how to take your game to the level of a top athlete in the bodybuilding world. They discuss the essential nature of surrounding yourself with the GREAT people, and how to create success by grounding your life in honesty. John divulges his Mountain Dog mechanisms of 'progression for training' & his favorite approach to contest prep and physique transformation. He opens up about how to be a great teacher and a great student. Find out why he has a reputation for doing everything 1st class!! Time Stamps John opens up about his love of supplements and his company, Granite. [2:12] How your greatest obstacle is your greatest opportunity for progress. [3:12] His 5 people he chooses to surround himself with + what characteristics/values are he looking at to improve his life from those people? [6:52] How much is social media affecting the fitness industry and the world as a whole? [11:26] Does he feel the level of athlete is diminishing or improving? [19:02] What was his mindset for his aspiration to ascend the mountain of bodybuilding? [35:04] Why people are afraid to be honest with people by fear of judgement. [44:25] What was that unconscious thing that allowed him to suffer more than the other guy? [51:48] How many clients does he have at the moment and what does his selection process look like? [55:23] What is his opinion on why people are jumping from coach to coach? [58:02] What are some of his foundational tenants? [1:00:25] John's mechanisms of 'progression for training'. [1:03:50] Being grateful for where you are and what you are coming home too. [1:16:44] Featured Guest John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram Website YouTube Links Granite Supplements Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Simply Psychology Mack Gym - Home | Facebook People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)• Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) • Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) • Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) • Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) • Instagram Chad Nicholls (@thedietdoc) • Instagram Josh Wade (@ifbbprojoshwade) • Instagram Charles Glass (@thecharlesglass) • Instagram

Joining us today is Canadian Posturologist Annette Verpillot. Annette has worked with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning including Ben's friend and mentor the great Charles Poliquin. Annette's approach to aligning posture through the eyes, mouth and feet has garnered a reputation for its effect of immediate strength increases of up to 50 percent. In this episode we discuss what good posture means, the nuances to aligning it and the incredible effects it has on the nervous system, neurochemistry, and endocrine function. Time Stamps Can we define an ideal posture? Where does she begin her assessment process when seeing a new client? [3:02] How if you have a brain imbalance, you are OUT of balance. [9:45] What are some things in the first three years life that can affect our posture? [11:55] What are some of the common postural deficiencies you see? What causes them? [16:15] Where does she start when someone comes to her with a contortion in their pelvis? [19:20] Are most of our postural limitations a result of poor childhood development or current lifestyles? [22:44] What would she prescribe to someone with thoracic spine issues? [24:05] Would doing cross body pattern movements be correlated with increased dopamine? [28:52] What strategies would she recommend for someone to begin to increase dopamine levels TODAY? [31:03] How does someone go about alleviating anterior pelvic tilt? [32:33] How can one get their jaw back in alignment? [34:14] Tips to correct a postural imbalance. [36:54] How movement builds the brain. [40:30] Does she practice what she preaches? [42:30] Why we must start looking at the body from a global perspective. [45:35] Where can we find more about her upcoming courses? [51:40] Featured Guest Annette Verpillot (@posturepro) • Instagram Website Podcast Related Links/Products Mentioned Equilibrium of the human body and the gravity line: the basics Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Some Postures May Affect Hormones, According to Harvard Business School Study Posture: the Key to Good Health | Annette Verpillot | TEDxMontrealWomen Darwinian Dentistry | The Evolution and Medicine Review Online Webinars – Posture Pro People Mentioned Amy Cuddy (@amyjccuddy) · Twitter

Josh Lenartowicz, Australia's highest ranked bodybuilder joins us today to discuss his beginnings, career and training! Josh is a highly respected Olympia competitor and coach who came from humble beginnings, starting training at age 14 to rise to be one of the top bodybuilders in the world. In this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into Josh's unique training style, the mindset of competing at the highest level in bodybuilding, and how he fell in, out and back in love with the sport. We also discuss the good habits he formed starting his career competing natural and why everyone should learn to develop naturally before augmenting with steroids. Time Stamps How to NOT let something 'define' you and finding your purpose. [2:20] Where did his passion start for bodybuilding? Defining his current diet, breaking paradigms & MORE. [9:02] How does he get so inspired to be so great? Breaking down his mindset and internal motivation. [25:00] Has competition impacted the person he has become? [28:22] The importance of turning off your autonomic nervous system around meal timing. [34:21] Key tips to overall great health and longevity. [38:20] The evolution of his training and the significance of changing your workouts. [42:45] What did he learn from his transition from amateur to pro? [47:07] How he is falling in love with training all over again. [55:10] The importance of educating yourself and planning for the future. [1:00:48] What does he prep look like this time around? [1:04:33] How does he perceive stress and how does he manage it? [1:09:11] What is his legacy? [1:10:53] Featured Guest Josh Lenartowicz (@josh_lenartowicz) • Instagram Website DOHERTYS GYM (@dohertysgym) • Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Addicted to Fat: Overeating May Alter the Brain as Much as Hard Drugs Stop f*cking around! : 30 principles for a better life (self-help for people who hate self-help) – Book by Craig Harper Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon – Book by Joe Dispenza MEP 54 – Dr. Joe Dispenza, Becoming Supernatural & Breaking The Habits That Hold You Back People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) • Instagram Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) • Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) · Twitter Chris Masterjohn (@chrismasterjohn) • Instagram Craig Harper (@whiteboardlessons) • Instagram

Joining us today is the coach's coach, Luke Leaman! Luke is a former Poliquin Coach, former competitive bodybuilder, nutritionist, and the founder of Muscle Nerds. Luke has spent more than the last 2 decades breaking the mold of bodybuilding training and nutrition. On this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into dissecting diet based on goal, how to maintain calories while losing fat, who keto is optimal for, if anyone, and why it is important for coaches like Luke to lead the charge of training with intelligence.

Joining us today is Sebastian Oreb, aka the 'Australian Strength Coach'. In this episode Ben and Sebastian dive into all things strength. They discuss his passion for strength, the process of getting someone strong, the technique he uses with his own athletes & MORE. He opens up about the importance of a healthy mindset and quality of quantity. Find out how if you master the basics of the barbell, you WILL get STRONG! Connect with Muscle Intelligence Instagram (@MuscleIntelligencePodcast) Facebook (@MuscleIntelligencePodcast) To learn more about the Muscle Intelligence Lifestyle join the MI40Nation! Time Stamps Where did his passion for strength come? [1:00] How to go ALL IN on that ONE thing. [3:35] What is his thought process when he is introduced to a new client who wants to get STRONG? [4:47] Why you NEED to earn the right to add weight to the bar. [11:22] How he breaks down technique + the importance of NOT maxing out. [20:21] How does he approach volume and intensity with his athletes? [24:00] How does he incorporate recovery methods into his athletes programming? [32:53] The importance of a healthy/clear mindset to getting stronger. [35:40] Does he measure time between sets? [41:38] What body position does he prescribe to himself and his athletes between sets? [48:13] Why he cares about HEALTH when it comes to nutrition. [52:12] What is next for him? [1:01:08] Featured Guest SEBASTIAN OREB #strengthsystem (@australianstrengthcoach) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Bulgarian Training Simplified | T Nation Paleo Low-FODMAP Diet Food List.pages - Kresser Institute Is a Low-FODMAP Diet Best for Digestive Disorders? | Kresser Institute People Mentioned Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) • Instagram Benedikt Magnusson (@benni_magnusson) • Instagram Eddie hall - The Beast (@eddiehallwsm) • Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Eric Lilliebridge (@ericlilliebridge) • Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) • Instagram Connect with Ben Instagram (@bpakfitness) Facebook (@ifbbbenpakfanpage) Twitter (@ifbbbenpak) Web (BenPakulski.com)

Joining us today is a legend in the bodybuilding community, founder of Doherty's Gym and Arnold Australia promoter Tony Doherty. Ben and Tony give a behind the scenes look at the bodybuilding world, the meaning of leadership and the story of how Tony built the Australian bodybuilding scene. Lastly, Tony explains the meaning of his Relentless Momentum mindset and what gym culture means to the community.

We recently had Matt Vincent, multi-time Highlands Games champion and the founder of HVIII Brands in to discuss the mindset that has made him so successful in sport. Ben and Matt debate which is the better motivator, running from pain or towards pleasure. Matt also gives us insight into what the Highlands Games are and what it takes to be the best. What is the mindset behind the HVIII Brand? [0:50] Why it's important to drive towards the pain. [3:35] Does he think he could have trained better knowing what he knows now? [6:45] Where does the transition come from hating yourself to getting off the couch? The importance of doing something of meaning. [13:37] Why you should love the process rather than getting to the destination. [17:15] How does he self-regulate his training? [18:03] How much does your environment influence your outcomes? [21:30] Was he a fearful kid? [30:30] When he was at his highest peak, what were some of the interventions he would use to move the needle forward? [31:35] What is missing from people's understanding around hard work? [38:38] What are the events that make up The Highland Games? [43:20] On a scale from 1-10, how difficult is this? What has been the worst injury he has seen? His personal worst performance? [48:25] How did his brand start, why did he start it and what is the mission behind it? [56:25] Why not to do things out of obligation. [1:04:25] His drug trip gone very badly and the lessons learned from it. [1:12:05] How we are all cyborgs and we just don't know it yet. [1:17:14] Featured Guest Matthew Vincent (@ihviiimattvincent) • Instagram HVIII Brand Goods (@hviiibrandgoods) • Instagram Website YouTube Related Links/Products Mentioned Matt Vincent Books - Amazon.com The Muscle Intelligence Podcast Ep. 152- The Secrets of a Happy Life with Gretchen Rubin The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind - Book by Michio Kaku People Mentioned Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) • Instagram/Twitter Paul de Gelder (@pauldegelder) • Instagram

Joining us today is Hector Lopez, M.D., CSCS, FAAPMR and the Co-founder of Supplement Safety Solutions. In this episode Ben and Hector dive into all things supplements. They take a deep look into what currently excites him the most in the industry, his involvement in pre/post market surveillance, nootropics, pharmacology of theacrine & MORE. He opens up about involvement in the endocannabinoid system and the ground breaking research he and his colleagues are doing. Find out why bringing new supplements to the marketplace is your business. Keeping them safe and protecting your brand is his.

Thank you for tuning in to Muscle Intelligence. Due to the nature of this episode we strongly advise that you watch on our YouTube Channel @MI40MuscleIntelligence. Joining us today is Dr. Mickra Hamilton, Co-Founder/CEO Apeiron Center for Human Potential. In this episode Ben and Dr. Hamilton dive into all things capnography. She takes Ben through a series of tests, then evaluates his overall state and measures how stress approximation events affect his body. They take a deep look into optimize the mechanics of our breath, ways to improve your heart rate variability & MORE. She opens up about the Apeiron Center and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out how her mission is creating a new paradigm for what is possible for human performance and potential.

Joining us today is Dr. Mario Novo, of The BFR Pros. In this episode Ben and Mario dive into all things BFR, aka 'blood flow restriction'. They take a deep look into what is going on when someone restricts their blow flow, the negative responses from BFR training, is this novel stimulus for the average person & MORE. He opens up about The BFR Pros and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out why their mission is to provide the highest level of education and tools for Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training! For additional resources from this show visit BenPakulski.com/podcasts.

Welcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast! To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life. Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body.