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
704 episodes
2025 Fitness Lessons/Learnings | Ep 696
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...
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How My Fitness Changed Since Becoming a Father (Guest Appearance on The FIT FATHER CODE) | Ep 695
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...
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Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026 | Ep 694
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...
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7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body Recomp | Ep 693
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...
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The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump with Derrick Van Every | Ep 692
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...
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How To Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility For Better Body Comp and Performance | Ep 691
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...
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Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low vs High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change | Ep 690
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...
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Bodybuilding vs Gen Pop Fat Loss, Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and more with Peter Fitschen | Ep 689
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...
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Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn't Always Better | Ep 688
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,...
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New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn't | Ep 687
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m sharing a New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn’tI walk through what actually drives hypertrophy, why effort and technique beat fancy str...
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Metabolic Flexibility, Low Carb, and the Key Nutrients You Need with Mikki Williden | Ep 686
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Mikki Williden, PhD in nutrition, registered nutritionist, endurance athlete, and host of the Mikkipedia podcast.We get into everything from c...
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7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30 | Ep 685
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into 7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30I’ll break down what recovery really means, why it matters more as you age...
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A Strategy to Keep You Leaner and Healthier Year Round (Especially During The Holidays)| Ep 684
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, we dive into the High Energy Flex Lifestyle — a sustainable approach to staying lean, feeling better, and maintaining a healthier metabolism year-round.You...
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Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routine with Jordan Lips & Bryan Boorstein | Ep 683
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordan Lips and Bryan Boorstein to talk about Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training RoutinesWe get into chest training strategies and t...
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Some Things I've Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle | Ep 682
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk you through Some Things I’ve Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle. These are shifts I’ve made through coaching hundreds of clients, refining my ow...
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A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30 | Ep 681
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about “A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30I dive into a strategy that can keep your metabolism sharp, impro...
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Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and more with Jeremiah Bair & Brandon DaCruz | Ep 680
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this coaches roundtable episode, I sat down with Brandon and Jeremiah to talk through some of the biggest topics lifters are wrestling with right now. Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp...
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How To Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy, and Stressed) | Ep 679
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about How to Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy and Stressed)I share the exact strategies I use with clients to help them feel goo...
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3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle | Ep 678
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down 3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle.I share what truly drives hypertrophy in your training: how to approach setup and execution, why te...
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TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and Performance with Aaron Straker | Ep 677
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I catch up with IFBB Pro and coach Aaron Straker to talk about TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and PerformanceWe dig into what it was like to ...
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Q&A - Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long In Fat Loss and more| Ep 676
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long in Fat Loss and more.I break down how long someone should realistically stay in a ...
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How to Get More Out of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It) | Ep 675
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into How to Get More Out Of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It)I break down where people go wrong with calorie and macro tracking, why it sto...
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Beta-Alanine, Hydration and Stress, Vitamin D, and more with Dr. Nicholas Barringer | Ep 674
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer, a former Army Ranger, researcher, and performance dietitian who’s worked with elite military units, firefighters, and law enforcement....
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Reverse Diet Or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss? | Ep 673
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I discuss Reverse Diet or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss?I walk through the pros and cons of each, share the six factors I weigh most when deciding what to do post...
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7 Biofeedback Markers I Use With Clients to Lose Fat and Build Muscle | Ep 672
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about 7 Biofeedback Markers I Use With Clients To Lose Fat and Build Muscle. You’ll hear why “how you feel” matters more than what the scale says, and how to sta...
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