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
678 episodes
What Impacts Training Performance, Training Cycle Length, Creatine | Ep 670
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I dive into What Impacts Training Performance, Training Cycle Length, CreatineWe’ll talk about what makes a training cycle effe...
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Lisa is eating MORE calories… weighs MORE on the scale… but has her BEST body composition yet — in her 50s. | Ep 669
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk you through my client Lisa who is eating MORE calories.. weighs MORE on the scale but has her BEST body composition yet - in her 50sWe cover the biggest mi...
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VO₂ Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity with Dr. Phil Batterson | Ep 668
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson to talk about VO2 Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity.We cover why it matters for performa...
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3 Things That Determine Which Body Comp Approach I Take With Clients | Ep 667
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I break down 3 Things That Determine Which Body Comp Approach I Take With ClientsI walk you through the key factors I cons...
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GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle | Ep 666
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I dive into GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing MuscleI walk through the different types of GLP-1s (GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual, and triple...
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How to Build a Stronger Brain: The 3S Model with Dr. Tommy Wood | Ep 665
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, performance coach, and author of the upcoming book The Stimulated Mind. We talk about How to Bu...
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High Protein During Builds, Does Running Count Towards Steps, Do I Enjoy Working Out | Ep 664
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I answer four great questions that dig into High Protein During Builds, Does Running Count Towards Steps, Do I Enjoy Working Out.I break down what the resear...
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Q&A- What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Know If You’ve Reached It) and More | Ep 663
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I’m answering What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Know If You’ve Reached It) and MoreI break down how I use FFMI, BMI, and body fat pe...
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How Meal Timing and Movement Impact Fat Loss Efficiency - Brandon DaCruz | Ep 662
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, we dive into How Meal Timing and Movement Impact Fat Loss Efficiency with returning guest Brandon DaCruz.Brandon breaks down the strategy behind his recent fat loss ph...
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Over 30? You Need To Track This Number | Ep 661
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down Over 30? You Need To Track This NumberI dive into the power of resting heart rate, what it really tells you about your fitness, stress, and long-te...
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Do You Really Need To Supplement? Supplements 101 | Ep 660
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m breaking down if Do You Really Need To Supplement?We’ll talk about common modern challenges like stress, poor sleep, medications, and food quality that make it h...
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Progressive Overload for Cardio and Weights, Delt Training, and more - Bryan Boorstein | Ep 659
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Bryan Boorstein is back on the pod for another wide-ranging chat. We cover Progressive Overload for Cardio and Weights, Delt Training and MoreWe dive into Bryan’s minimalist but consis...
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What To Focus On Outside of Fat Loss (Without Bulking) | Ep 658
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Today’s solo episode is all about What To Focus On Outside of Fat Loss (Without Bulking)I go deep into how a building phase doesn’t have to mean pushing calories or chasing max muscl...
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The Body Recomp & Performance Pyramid: What Really Drives Results (Nutrition Deep Dive)| Ep 657
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk through The Body Recomp & Performance Pyramid: What Really Drives Results (Nutrition Deep Dive)I break down the big rocks of movement, lifting, cardi...
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Why High-Volume Training Still Works for Hypertrophy - Steve Hall | Ep 656
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I bring back Steve Hall to talk through Why High-Volume Training Still Works for Hypertrophy .We cover Steve’s post-show phase, why he’s sticking with higher volume ri...
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Q&A: Metabolic Adaptation, Perfect Form Myths, and Why Calories Alone Don’t Build Muscle | Ep 655
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I unpack the Metabolic Adaptation, Perfect Form Myths and Why Calories Alone Don’t Build MuscleYou’ll learn how to tell if you’re still dealing with an adapt...
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Lessons From Not Tracking Calories In This Fat Loss Phase | Ep 654
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down the Lessons From Not Tracking Calories In This Fat Loss Phase.I cover why the beginning of fat loss feels easy, what to do when cravings hit, and t...
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Volume, Frequency, Fatigue, and Lengthened Partials with Daniel Plotkin | Ep 653
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Plotkin, a PhD candidate and researcher at Auburn University, to talk about Frequency, Fatigue, and Lengthened Partial.We cover how hypertrophy st...
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Q&A – Calorie Deficit Misconceptions, Building During Pregnancy, When Your Coach Won’t Let You Diet, and More | Ep 652
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I cover Calorie Deficit Misconceptions, Building During Pregnancy, When Your Coach Won’t Let You Diet, and MoreI talk through pregnancy training goals, the b...
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What To Do When Your Diet or Training Plan Stops Working [Final Call] | Ep 651
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’ve seen all the “rules”… fasted training, no carbs, never train on an empty stomach. But none of it seems to work the same way for you. In this episode, I discuss What To Do When Your Di...
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Not Losing Fat After 30? Here’s Why and What To Do | Ep 650
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’ve dropped your calories, tracked everything, and trained hard but the scale’s not budging. In this solo episode, I talk about Not losing fat after 30? Here’s why and what to doI w...
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Why Just Working Harder Stops Working After 30 | Ep 649
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’re doing everything right… tracking macros, lifting consistently, even pushing harder when progress stalls. But at a certain point, it stops working. In this episode, I break down Why Wor...
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Why Performance + Inputs Matter More Than the Scale (Performance Recomp Method Now Open) | Ep 648
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, I dive into Why Performance + Inputs Matter More Than The Scale (Performance Recomp Method Now Open)I share why obsessing over every calorie or daily scale c...
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Robustness, Anti Fragility, Breath Training, Nasal Breathing and more with Rob Wilson | Ep 647
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Wilson to talk about Robustness, Anti Fragility, Breath Training, Nasal Breathing. Rob is a human performance specialist with over 20 years of experien...
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Stubborn Fat Loss Troubleshooting (Without Dropping Calories Further) For Those 30+ | Ep 646
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into Stubborn Fat Loss Troubleshooting (Without Dropping Calories Further) For Those 30+. We all know the basics… eat less, move more but what happens when you’r...
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