
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
659 episodes
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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Not Overweight But Not Lean Either? Should You Build Or Cut? | Ep 645
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Not Overweight But Want To Get Leaner? Should You Build or Cut?I share how to make the right call based on your training history, current body comp...
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Signs It’s Time to Pivot Out of Fat Loss (Guest Appearance) | Ep 644
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I share a group coaching conversation with Kathy where we dive into Signs It’s Time To Pivot Out Of Fat Loss.We cover what really happens with metabolic adaptation,...
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Q&A: Missing Meals, High-Calorie Days Wont Impact You As You Think, Whoosh Effect & more | Ep 643
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast, I answer real client questions Missing Meals, High-Calorie Days Won’t Impact You As Much As You Think, Whoosh Effect a...
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Training Through Stress: Why More Isn’t Always Better | Ep 642
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into Training Through Stress: Why More Isn’t Always Better. This one’s a mix of my own experiences and practical tips you can apply to your own fitness journey.
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Resistance Training, Fat Oxidation, and Female Physiology with Dr. Alyssa Parten | Ep 641
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Alyssa Parten to talk about Resistance Training, Fat Oxidation, and Female Physiology. Dr. Alyssa is a clinical assistant professor at the University o...
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How To Maintain High Performance During Fat Loss, What To Focus on Returning From Injury For Max Gains, Fasting All Day Issues | Ep 640
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I answer questions about How To Maintain High Performance During Fat Loss, What to Focus on Returning From Injury For Max Gains, Fasting All Day IssuesI cove...
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Pre Workout Nutrition For Lifting and Cardio, The Frame Work I Use With Clients | Ep 639
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode I dive deep into Pre Workout Nutrition For Lifting Cardio, The Frame Work I Use With ClientsI share how pre-workout nutrition works in different scenarios such a...
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How Luke Took His Training/Results To The Next Level | Ep 638
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Luke Madsen to talk about How Luke Took His Training/Results To The Next LevelLuke shared his journey, what he’s learned along the way, and how coac...
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Why I Changed My Mind On Cardio In Fat Loss + How To Maximize Cardio In Fat Loss | Ep 637
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, I talk about Why I Changed My Mind On Cardio In Fat Loss + How To Maximize Cardio in Fat Loss.I cover why cardio is more than just burning calories, how it h...
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5 Reasons Why You Feel Like Your Metabolism Slows Down As You Get Into Your 30s and Beyond | Ep 636
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down 5 Reasons Why You Feel Like Your Metabolism Slows Down As You Get Into Your 30s and BeyondWe dive into what the research really says about energy e...
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Training, Recovery, Cognition With Pro Triathlete And Former Navy Seal Blaine Lints| Ep 635
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Lints, a former Navy SEAL and pro triathlete, to talk about Training, Recovery, Cognition.We dig into the science and real-world application ...
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Getting Clients To A Point Of Not Tracking Calories, My Fat Loss Q&A, Managing Hunger | Ep 634
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I talk about Getting Clients To A Point Of Not Tracking Calories, My Fat Loss Q&A, Managing HungerI share the key factors that drive hunger and you’ll learn p...
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How To Nail Your Transition Out Of Fat Loss | Ep 633
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Most people know how to diet, but they never learn how to exit a fat loss phase properly. In this solo episode, I break down the most important part of your fitness journey on How to...
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Behind the Scenes of NFL Nutrition with Giants’ Director of Performance, Matt Frakes | Ep 632
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Frakes, Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, to give you a look Behind the Scenes of NFL Nutrition. We talk about what really g...
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How To Know When To End Fat Loss, Tracking Biofeedback, Nutrition Around Sleep | Ep 631
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I walk through How to Know When To End Fat Loss, Tracking Biofeedback, Nutrition Around SleepI share what I’ve personally been experiencing in my own cut, including ...
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How To Get Your Body To Handle Carbs Better | Ep 630
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down How To Get Your Body To Handle Carbs Better.We walk through what really impacts your carb tolerance: muscle mass, stress, movement, body fat percentage, a...
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Part 2: Body Composition, Metabolism, and more with Christian Rodriguez | Ep 629
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In Part 2 of our conversation, I chat again with Christian Rodriguez, this time diving deep into Body Composition, Metabolism and moreWe break down why most popular tools like DEXA sca...
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Weight Training During Fat Loss, Dietary Fat Hierarchy, Fluctuations After Big Weight Loss | Ep 628
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I’m covering Weight Training During Fat Loss, Dietary Fat Hierarchy, Weight Fluctuations For Those Who Lost A Lot Of WeightWe g...
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Combining Cardio + Muscle Growth In a Build Phase (Perdiodization, Training, Nutrition etc.) | Ep 627
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I share How to Combine Cardio + Muscle Growth in a Build Phase (Periodization, Training, Nutrition, etc)I walk through common signs you need conditioning, how I...
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