Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m walking you through Circadian Rhythms 101 for Body Comp, Health and Performance.We’ll cover the basics of how your circadian system works, why things like m...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Artificially Low Maintenance Cals + How To Increase Your Maintenance CalsI cover what actually can happen when you’re at maintenance (spoile...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode titled “Circadian Rhythms Explained: Light, Food Timing, and Metabolism,” I’m joined by Dr. Alan Flanagan, a postdoctoral research fellow and the founder of Alinea Nutrition. ...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m breaking down Intermittent Fasting 101 For Body CompWe’ll go over the real reasons fasting can work for some people, and when it’s more likely to backfire e...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Carbohydrates have always been one of the most debated macronutrients in the fitness world, which is why I wanted to share some updated thoughts in this solo episode - Why Carbs Are Differen...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Marsh to deep dive Performance, Recovery, and Nervous System RegulationWe talk about the role your nervous system plays in recovery, how chro...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I dive deep into Strategies To Preserve Muscle and Accelerate Recovery During Injury.I talk about the most effective strategies for preserving muscle mass when tr...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Post Workout Nutrition, The Framework I Use With ClientsI walk through the ideal post-training protein window, what types of carbs and fats to eat ...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition and coach to elite athletes across CrossFit, MMA, and the Olympics. We dive into Performance VS Aestheti...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast, I dig into What Can and Can’t Happen At Maintenance CaloriesWe’ll cover how body composition can still improve without weight l...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Why Some People Gain Less Fat on 1,000 Extra CaloriesWe’ll dive into the science of NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), how your body subco...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I’m sharing my guest appearance on The Allison Pavone Show, where we had a great conversation about Reverse Dieting, Muscle, and Metabolism After 30We dive into met...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into Review of New Dietary Guidelines + My Foundational Nutrition Habits.I talk about the emphasis on real food, protein, sugar, dairy, satur...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about “Ignoring These Signs? You Could Be Making Fat Loss/Muscle Gain Tougher” This one’s especially important if you’re in your 30s or beyond and feel like you’r...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!This episode with Dr. Eric Helms was one of the most downloaded of 2025 so I wanted to bring it back as a rebroadcast. Dr Eric shares what his contest prep looked like at the time, how he han...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into Gut Health 101 for Body CompYou’ll learn how gut issues can silently affect things like appetite, cravings, fatigue, recovery, and nutrient absorp...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I share my 2025 Fitness Lessons/LearningsI talk about navigating sleep deprivation as a new dad, hitting burnout even with “perfect” habits, and how stress subt...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation from when I was a guest on the Fit Father Project Podcast to talk about How My Fitness Has Changed Since Becoming a FatherI sat dow...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into the Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026From willpower misconceptions to calorie slashing gone wrong, I break down why some of the most c...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive deep into the 7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body RecompI’ll walk you through the biggest mistakes I see when it comes to cardio and body rec...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today's episode, I am joined by Derrick Van Every, a natural pro bodybuilder, coach, and science-based educator. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience and deep knowledge when it come...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down How to Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility.You’ll hear how metabolic flexibility affects energy, cravings, hunger, and performance especially if you’ve b...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I am answering a few questions about Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low VS High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals ChangeI talk about the key factors that i...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Peter Fitschen is back on the podcast for round four, and this one dives deep into Bodybuilding vs. Gen Pop Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and More. We cover everything f...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn’t Always BetterI’m walking through the downsides of always being in a surplus, training 5–6 days a week,...