
The Mind Muscle Connection
The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!
Episodes
629 episodes
High RHR? Low HRV? Stress Load High? How To Adjust Training + Nutrition | Ep 621
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into High RHR? Low HRV? Stress Load High? How to Adjust Training + NutritionI break down my 3-step framework for managing total stress load and focus...
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Pain Misconceptions, Nervous System Regulation, and What Actually Builds Pain Tolerance with Dr. Sean Pastuch | Ep 620
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch to dive deep into Pain Misconceptions, Nervous System Regulation, and What Actually Builds Pain Tolerance.We unpack the mindset behind...
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Training During Travel, Nutrition On The Go, Steps Enough For Cardio?, Underreporting Calories | Ep 619
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I cover 4 key questions that came in recently, Training During Travel, Nutrition On The Go, Steps Enough For Cardio, Underreporting Calories!I walk th...
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How And Why I Use Higher Calorie Days In Fat Loss For Myself and Clients | Ep 618
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I discuss How And Why I Use Higher Calorie Days In Fat Loss For Myself and ClientsI share how I use higher calorie days for myself and clients, when they’re hel...
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Training Frequency, Heat Adaptation & Programming Efficiency with Jordan Lips & Bryan Boorstein | Ep 617
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with two of my favorite recurring guests, Jordan Lips and Brian Borstein, to talk about Training Frequency, Heat Adaptation & Programming Efficiency.We ...
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Bloating/Swollen Stomach Tips, 3-10 Sets Enough? Dietary Fat Ceiling, Food volume and more | Ep 616
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I talk about Bloating/Swollen Stomach Tips, 3-10 Sets Enough? Dietary Fat Ceiling, Food Volume and more!I cover a wide range of practical questions I’ve rece...
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The #1 Skill Most People Are Missing in Their Fitness Journey | Ep 615
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I dive into The #1 Skill Most People Are Missing in Their Fitness Journey.I talk about how modern life messes with our hun...
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Dr. Eric Helms -How Your Current Body Composition and Stress Should Dictate Your Strategy | Ep 614
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Eric Helms to break down How Your Current Body Composition and Stress Should Dictate Your Strategy.We talk about what to consider before jumpin...
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2 vs 3 Sets, Importance of Exercise Order, Higher Carbs On Training Days and More | Ep 613
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q& A episode, I talk about 2 vs 3 Sets, Importance of Exercise Order, Higher Carbs on Training Days and More.I answer four practical listener questions that dive into som...
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How I Coach Clients Through Their Next Body Comp Phase With Strategy, Not Emotion | Ep 612
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down How I Coach Clients Through Their Next Body Recomp Phase with Strategy Not Emotion.I discuss the mistakes many people make in their fitness journey...
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This Is What Happens When You Stay in a Calorie Deficit Too Long (And How to Fix It) | Ep 611
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m the guest on Allison Pavone’s show to talk about What Happens When You Stay in a Calorie Deficit Too Long (And How to Fix It).We dive deep into what really holds p...
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Sodium Needs, Counting All Protein, Why I Use Training Cycles and More | Ep 610
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I answer five great listener questions covering everything from Sodium Needs, Counting All Protein, Why I Use Training Cycle and MoreWe get into whether all pr...
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Why I Think Occasional Calorie Deficits Help — Even If You Like Your Body Comp | Ep 609
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, I dig into a big topic on Why I think Getting Into a Calorie Deficit Every So Often Is a Good Idea - Even If Your Happy With Your Body RecompI discuss when i...
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The Inputs That Actually Drive Body Recomp | Ep 608
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I’m sharing a special guest appearance I made during a group coaching call hosted by Kathy to talk about The Inputs That Actually Drive Body Recomp.I talk about how...
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DEXA Scans, Glucose Monitors, Fat Loss Dieting For Other Reasons Besides Aesthetics | Ep 607
\Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I cover DEXA Scans, Glucose Monitors, Fat Loss Dieting For Other Reasons Besides Aesthetics. I dive into three great listener questions that challenge some common ideas a...
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3 Workout Meal Timing Tips + Most Overlooked Aspect When It Comes to Training Performance | Ep 606
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Ever wondered how much your meal timing really impacts your workout performance and body goals? In this episode, I talk about 3 Meal Timing Tips Around Workouts + The Most Overlooked Aspect ...
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Balancing Hypertrophy, Cardio, and Life with Bryan Boorstein | Ep 605
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, Bryan Borstein is back to discuss Balancing Hypertrophy, Cardio and Life.This conversation explores the importance of skill, effort, and individual response in train...
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Creatine For Women, Tracking Tips, How Much Conditioning and more | Ep 604
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, we talk about Creatine for Women, Tracking Tips, How Much Conditioning and MoreWe’ll explore practical tips, recent research, and simple strategies to help you make pr...
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What Can And Cant Happen At Maintenance | Ep 603
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Ever wondered what really happens when you're at maintenance calories? Or what you should and shouldn’t expect in terms of progress? In this episode, we dive into What Can And Can’t Happen A...
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Why The Bulk-Cut Cycle Fails Women: The Truth About Building Your Physique (Guest Appearance on 100% Real With Ruby) | Ep 602
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today's episode, I’m sharing a special guest appearance where I was invited onto the 100% Real with Ruby podcast. We dive into Why The Bulk-Cut Cycle Fails Women: The Truth About Building ...
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Body Recomp Fat Loss Q&A | Ep 601
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into Body Recomp Fat Loss Q&A!I discuss some common questions and misconceptions about indulging foods like chocolate, movement, proper nutrition...
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The Case for Walking After Meals, Better Sleep, and Smarter Eating—Backed by Science | Ep 600
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, we are talking The Case for Walking After Meals, Better Sleep, and Smarter Eating— Backed by ScienceI share practical tips like the best ways to manage blood suga...
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Exercise, Cognition, and Creatine: Bridging Mental and Physical Health with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano | Ep 599
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano to talk about Exercise, Cognition, and Creatine: Bridging Mental and Physical Health.We explore the emerging research on creatine...
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Building Phase Q&A | Ep 598
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, we talk about building phases, the role they play in body recomposition, and how to avoid common pitfalls.We dive into practical tips on structuring a buildi...
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Why 'Eat More' or 'Eat Less' Isn’t Always the Answer | Ep 597
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I discuss Why 'Eat More' or 'Eat Less' Isn’t Always the Answer.I’m diving into why common advice like “you just need to eat more” or “cut your calories” often m...
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