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Muscle IntelligenceHow Eric Janicki Packed On 85 Pounds of Muscle #386Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description What happens when you combine obsessive consistency, pain-free movement, and training intensity with surgical precision? Eric Janicki joins Ben Pakulski on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, for a powerful deep dive into the evolution of his training philosophy, from early football grit and aesth...2025-08-1145 min
Muscle IntelligenceMuscle Growth Myths Destroyed by Top Researcher #385Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes How do you actually measure muscle growth? In this episode of Muscle Intelligence, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Eduardo De Souza, one of the top hypertrophy researchers in the world, to break down the real science behind building m...2025-08-031h 12
Muscle IntelligenceCan The Ketogenic Diet Prevent Cancer Cells #384Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description In this groundbreaking episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to unpack a revolutionary approach to fighting cancer using metabolic therapy, ketosis, and fasting protocols. Dr. D’Agostino shares over 15 years of cutting-edg...2025-07-281h 33
Muscle IntelligenceThe Final Boss Is in Your Head - Jordan Shallow #383Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter Show Notes/Description In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Jordan Shallow returns to the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to unpack the physical, mental, and emotional journey of becoming his highest self. From hitting rock bottom in a toxic life path to spending a year on the road teaching seminars and redefining movement education, Jordan shares how pain, panic, and performance shaped his evolution. He and Ben dive deep into...2025-07-211h 31
Muscle IntelligenceBig Pharma is Banning This Longevity Breakthrough - Jay Campbell #382Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter ***Muscle Intelligence Exclusive*** Save 15% at Biolongevity Labs with code "BPak"! Show Notes/Description In this jam-packed episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with peptide and hormone optimization expert Jay Campbell for a masterclass on the future of human longevity and performance. From mitochondrial peptides like SS-31 to GLP-1 agonists and bioregulators, they cover the science, the protocols, and the risks behind these powerful too...2025-07-141h 38
Muscle IntelligenceGenetics-Based Training for Lifelong Athletics #381Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. Join the Newsletter Episode Description In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski reveals his personal mission to become an elite athlete at 80, and the exact strategies he’s using to get there. This isn't about trends or following influencers. It's about aligning your training, nutrition, and daily actions with your unique genetic code. Ben shares how his journey from bodybuilding to fatherhood has evolved into a high-performance system for longevity. You’ll learn why cooki...2025-07-0735 min
Muscle Intelligence8 Life Domains Every Man Should Track in 2025 #380If you're a man over 35 who wants to optimize strength, energy, and longevity, start here: Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter About the Episode In this Solocast episode, Ben Pakulski pulls back the curtain on the exact reflection process he uses to dominate each year and how you can apply it to unlock your best self in 2025. He shares the 8 domains he evaluates annually (from fitness to finances), how he identifies gaps in alignment, and the po...2025-06-3016 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Bodybuilding Diet That Rewires Your Brain #379In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food. Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biology, and how a 12-week reset can unlock energy, focus, and long-term sustainability. Whether you’re looking to lean out, build muscle, or just stop being controlled by cravings, this episode delivers real tools to operatio...2025-06-2346 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 4 Resiliencies Every High-Performing Man Must Master #378More Muscle Intelligence? Join the Newsletter Personalized Optimization - DNAPerform.com In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski shares the four essential pillars every high-performing man must master to unlock the limitless version of himself: Physical Capability, Mental Discipline, Stress Resilience, and Energy Optimization. Drawing from 25+ years of experience and the latest in genetic research, Ben breaks down how to align your training, mindset, and lifestyle with your unique biology, so you stop guessing and start transforming. Whether you're a hard-charging entrepreneur, dedicated father, or a man seeking more energy and purpose, th...2025-06-1630 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe New Operating System for Peak Performance #377Ben Pakulski returns with the next evolution of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. In this episode, Ben introduces the Four Resiliency Model, a transformative framework developed through years of working with elite performers and ultra-high net worth clients. This isn’t about chasing goals, it’s about building a Lifestyle Operating System that makes growth automatic, predictable and sustainable. You’ll discover: • Why traditional goal-setting breaks down under pressure • The hidden patterns that keep high achievers stuck • How to build unshakeable physical, psychological, physiological, and metabolic resilience • A proven path to...2025-06-0931 minMuscle IntelligenceBest of 2023: High Performance and Longevity #370I’ve recapped some of our top episodes from 2023 on high performance and longevity… You’ll hear from Dr. Rob Kominiarek on the BIG levers for nutrition, training, and hormone optimization to support your vitality as you age; Adam Bornstein on what it takes to be TRULY successful in any space… And high performance coach and mindset expert Dr. Alex Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top performers, what you can glean from them, AND how to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Plus, I’ve included a clip from Joel Greene about the...2023-12-281h 17Muscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Environment Optimization #365Your environment has a huge impact on not only how you learn, your mindset, and your motivation to move toward challenge… But also on the health of your brain itself - and your capacity to heal both your physiology, and your psychology. Today’s compilation of interviews (and one solocast) is an exploration into the incredible role that your environment plays in your health and happiness. You’ll hear from top experts Dr. Drew Pierson on curating peak performance, Dr. Ana Mihalcea on physical and spiritual healing, and Ido Portal on movement practice as the gateway to deeper...2023-11-3053 minMuscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Mindset Optimization #351If you’re a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs. Today's episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast is a special one. My team has compiled the greatest wisdom from some of the world's foremost experts in mindset and lifestyle optimization. Among our featured guests are thought leaders, one of my personal mentors, and those who consistently push the boundaries of high achievement. Brian Johnson, St...2023-08-3159 minMuscle IntelligenceThe Six-Pillar Framework for Peak Performance and Health #344If you’re a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs. I use a very specific framing to look at what it REALLY takes to lose fat, build muscle, and optimize human health... Mindset, Sleep, Nutrition, Training, Environment, and Breath: this Six-Pillar framework is the lens that I take when looking at the most impactful habits, skills, and processes that myself and my clientele need to...2023-07-311h 10
Muscle IntelligenceHigh Impact Summary | Six-Pillar Series: MindsetListen to the FULL episode with Matt Beaudreau, Judith Pennington, Bedros Keuilian, Peter Crone, and Ben Pakulski: muscleintelligence.com/257 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide: muscleintelligence.com/learn Actionable Resources for Physical Optimization and Personal Mastery Upgrading your physique and accessing your unique path to peak performance are about SO much more than the conventional constraints of “fitness” and “health.” In fact, I view mindset as being paramount to both a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular body, as well as a life of greatness. I designed this new monthly series to give YOU th...2022-09-0113 minMuscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Mindset #257Actionable Resources for Physical Optimization and Personal Mastery Upgrading your physique and accessing your unique path to peak performance are about SO much more than the conventional constraints of “fitness” and “health.” In fact, I view mindset as being paramount to both a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular body, as well as a life of greatness. I designed this new monthly series to give YOU the wisdom, tools, and inspiration to truly become the best version of yourself, and to spread the message of transformation and a life well-lived to others. This exclusive Series highlights my Six Pilla...2022-08-2954 min
Muscle IntelligenceHigh Impact Summary | Are You Overtraining? Key Indicators, Solutions, and Metrics for ProgressionListen to the FULL episode with Ben Pakulski: muscleintelligence.com/256 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide: muscleintelligence.com/learn Ever feel like you’re training consistently and doing all the right things, but not getting the results that you've worked hard for? I see the term "overtraining" thrown around in the fitness community... People believe they're hurting their progress by training too much. Ironically, most people who THINK they are overtraining are actually experiencing a different issue. The good news is, while the problem can be complex, the solution is ofte...2022-08-2513 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 4-Step Pakulski Process for Body Transformation #250Today's solocast gives you the EXACT system that I use to train my high-level clients and pro-athletes. To make it replicable and easy to implement, I've categorized the process into four parts, and built progress into the plan. Plus, I detail WHY intelligent training and muscle-building have such a powerful ripple effect. Decades of coaching have taught me that what you do in the gym becomes a foundation for building more intentionality, confidence, and discipline into your entire life. You'll learn: The 9 ESSENTIAL Exercises to Accelerate Muscle Building. My EXACT Process For Optimizing Body C...2022-07-0548 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Truth About Metabolism, Animal Protein, and Insulin | Dr. Ben Bikman #243It's Dr. Ben Bikman's third time on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and with good reason: Dr. Bikman's knowledge of human metabolism is matched by few. He is among the world’s foremost scientists on metabolic health and insulin resistance. Much of Dr. Bikman's recent lab work is focused on the pathogenicity of chronically elevated insulin. On today's interview, Dr. Bikman breaks down the mechanisms behind optimizing the process of fat loss, debunks macronutrient myths, and reveals the truth about aging well. You'll learn: The MOST IMPORTANT fuel for the brain (and how to produce it in your...2022-05-101h 16
Muscle IntelligenceBecome Indistractable: Conscious Time Management with Nir Eyal #211Feeling your attention being pulled in many directions, especially as the holidays have begun? Time management is a challenge for many of us in this day and age! Nir Eyal writes, speaks, and advises on how to get out of your own way, create simple habits to more effectively manage time, and ultimately become an indistractable human being -- a virtual superpower for any aspiring high performer. Coming from a background centered around the creation of habit-forming consumer products, Nir authored his first book, "Hooked", on persuasive technology. Nir's second book, "Indistractable", focuses on personal habit formation wit...2021-11-2958 min
Muscle IntelligenceEvolve: Neurotransmitters, Lifespan Longevity, Training, and Nutrition with Christian Thibaudeau #209"The smarter you are, the harder your brain can work against you" - Christian Thibaudeau. As a renowned strength coach for over two decades, Christian Thibaudeau approaches challenges as opportunities, and uses the nervous system as a way to help determine ideal exercise programming and nutrition. In this honest, tell-all episode, Christian shares some of his own recent health challenges, and his consequential evolution toward a focus on longevity and quality of life. Christian is known for his unique approach to training and nutrition that focuses on neurotransmitter levels, called the Neurotyping System. Christian's philosophies and Neurotyping Sys...2021-11-221h 05
Muscle IntelligenceBrain Interventions to Optimize Movement and Overcome Limitations with Dr. Pat Davidson #207Ready to break out of the status-quo training methodologies that are so commonly seen in the fitness industry? Dr. Pat Davidson breaks down the journey from unconscious incompetency to automatic competency in this interview that takes a functionally integrated systems approach to training. Dr. Davidson's in-depth perspectives are a breath of fresh air for any coach, trainer, or athlete looking to truly optimize movement and correct body alignment. Not only does Dr. Davidson break down transformation in the physical realm, but he also details some common denominators between spirituality and science. Tune in (and take notes!) as Dr...2021-11-121h 29
Muscle IntelligenceCreate Your Reality to Express Your Greatness with Peter Crone, the Mind Architect #206"What are the fundamental programmed roots of your subconscious that gave rise to the identity of who you think you are, that is the precursor to all your thoughts, feelings, actions... and now, the outcome that you have?" -Peter Crone. Is it possible to reverse engineer freedom by unwinding your own belief systems? Can becoming aware of your own patterns and conditioning take you out of the subconscious trap of the human mind? This episode takes the mind-body connection to a whole new level, and explores the possibility of true self-evolution. Peter Crone, the Mind Ar...2021-11-1053 min
Muscle IntelligenceHealthy Skepticism for Independent Thinkers with Dr. Anthony Jay #205If you have recently found it difficult to obtain objective information to inform your own important decisions, this episode is for you. Anthony G. Jay, PhD and Ben hone in on facts about DNA, viruses, and vaccination. Dr. Jay brings a wealth of information, cultivated from years of lab research, about both the human body and the medical system. Anthony G. Jay, PhD is the president and CEO of AJ Consulting Company, which offers full-scale DNA analysis, with software that Dr. Jay developed himself. After years of research on viruses and hormones, Dr. Jay earned his PhD in B...2021-11-031h 04
Muscle IntelligenceTiny Habits for Happiness and High Performance with Dr. BJ Fogg #204How can you effectively build new positive habits into your life? How can you adhere to the small steps needed to achieve big goals? Today's guest, Dr. BJ Fogg, is an expert in changing behavior for lasting impact. Dr. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist at Stanford, and the founder of the university's Behavior Design Lab. BJ created the Tiny Habits® method, and after personally coaching over 60k people on creating habits, he authored the NY Times Bestselling book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything. Listen for a wealth of information on BJ's appr...2021-10-2953 min
Muscle IntelligenceFat Loss: a Tactical Approach to Lose it and Sustain it #203Looking for a step-by-step process to lose fat, and make it sustainable? Wondering what the biggest mistakes and misconceptions are in fat loss? In this solocast, I reveal that the process is simpler than we think... That all fat loss is, is a 2-step process with 4 influential factors... That it doesn't have to take hours a day, and it's all about what you're setting yourself up for. Stop telling yourself you can't. You are not your story. You are your daily habits, your skills, your beliefs, and your process. This solocast is derived fro...2021-10-271h 15
Muscle IntelligenceEssential Questions for Personal Growth and Purposeful Living with Matt Beaudreau #201How do you manage your own mindset, emotions and ultimately… your own personal growth? Ben’s interview with Matt Beaudreau is not only a must-listen for anyone looking to raise their own consciousness and live their purpose, but also for anyone raising conscious, purposeful kids. Matt Beaudreau is a world-renowned education and personal development speaker. Matt also founded Acton Academy, a global self-directed learning program. The Essential 11, Matt’s podcast, caters to entrepreneurs, highly motivated individuals, and adolescents, to provide tools and techniques for improved focus and performance. No matter your age, this episode provides plenty...2021-10-151h 00
Muscle IntelligenceWhat Distinguishes Peak Performers and Top Coaches with Joe DeFranco #200Joe DeFranco is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach who has been training top athletes for over 20 years. Joe was inducted into the Personal Trainer Hall of Fame in 2015 and co-created a coaching certification program for elite athletes. He is recognized as an influential trendsetter in the world of fitness. Anyone looking to perform at their peak, and any coach focused on leading their clients to be the best they can be, will enjoy this absolutely brilliant conversation between Ben and Joe DeFranco! Ben and Joe cover purpose, adaptable training styles, programming choices, and tailoring lifestyle advice...2021-10-081h 12
Muscle IntelligenceCommit to Success: Do Your Goals Align with Your Values? #199Are you ready to adhere to your goals, stay with discomfort, and ultimately succeed in life? This solocast is derived from one of Ben’s recent webinars on building a body that you love, and beginning a transformation. No matter what age you are, this episode provides a ton of value around building habits, commitment, and investing in yourself! You’ll learn: What the smallest steps are towards a goal. How to assess your proficiency in 4 areas of life. Why you may not be making progress yet. When it’s important to change your relationship with “hard.” W...2021-10-041h 06
Muscle IntelligenceEnergy Healing for Life-Changing Transformation with Dr. Barry Morguelan #198Do you wonder what your true potential is—not only in the gym—but in every area of your life? Whether you are looking to push the realm of possibility within your fitness, health, consciousness, business, or relationships, this episode is a must-listen. Join Ben and Dr. Barry Morguelan (Dr. B)—our guest expert on transformation and energetics. After a defining moment in his career as a gastroenterologist & surgeon, Dr. B embarked on a world-wide search for true health, to help his patients get better and STAY better. Dr. B eventually became one of 9 grand masters in an anci...2021-10-011h 15
Muscle IntelligenceAn Equation for Transformative Growth: Less Work, Bigger Response #197How can we make decisions within exercise programming to ultimately facilitate transformative growth? In today’s solocast, Ben breaks down the relationship between signal and response, so that you can outline your ideal progression within any training discipline. Ben also answers some popular listener questions, including how he makes training-based decisions around his own supplementation, and what supplements he includes in his nutrition regiment. No matter where you are in your own training, this episode will allow you to identify your greatest opportunity to elicit a response for high performance. Listen to gain insight on:...2021-09-2936 min
Muscle IntelligenceAn Individualized Approach to Bodybuilding with Dr. Jordan Shallow #195Ready to optimize your training for YOU, so that you can perform with maximal output and your highest skill? Join Ben and Dr. Jordan Shallow as they share a massive amount of fitness expertise and experiences about what works and what doesn’t, and for whom. This episode goes in-depth on everything from nervous system adaptation within exercise, to case study approaches to stability, to a friendly debate on utilizing high repetitions in training. Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C. is a doctor of chiropractic, strength & conditioning coach, and powerlifter; the founder of Pre-Script coaching certifications and the RX...2021-09-171h 50
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: Unlock Your Greatness with Quality Training, Anabolic Balance, and a Champion's Mindset #194Join Ben as he outlines tried-and-true techniques to train for exponential results, set your body up for anabolism, and cultivate a champion's mindset! In this episode, Ben breaks down the three tiers that progress muscle building, and the single most important thing to unlock your greatness. This episode will inspire and educate you on: Why proper exercise execution is so important. What it takes to achieve long-term progress. How control over the nervous system can be a superpower. When discomfort can help you get stronger. Where unconscious beliefs manifest and how to adjust them. Tune in for Ben's...2021-09-1334 min
Muscle IntelligenceSmall Steps to Perform at Your Peak with Dr. Guillermo Escalante #193What does it take to train like the elite? Dr. Guillermo Escalante has over 20 years of experience in competitive body building. Dr. Escalante holds a PhD in Athletic Training, is a strength/conditioning specialist and sports nutritionist, and a professor of kinesiology at CSUSB. With dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts under his belt, Dr. Escalante has a wealth of information when it comes to high performance training. Join Ben and Dr. Escalante for a deep dive into high-level training and competition. Learn why small steps can have a big impact for those at the top. In this episode...2021-09-101h 03
Muscle IntelligenceCrush Your Goals by Reframing Your Mindset and Beliefs with Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. #192How can you overcome obstacles to changing your behavior, achieving your goals, and living your greatest life? Tune in as Ben and guest Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. discuss techniques to frame your mindset so that you can effectively set goals, build habits, and go above and beyond success! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in psychology, with years of study focused on fixed versus growth mindsets within behavior change, specific to health and fitness. Kasey has changed the lives of 100s of men & women by guiding them through motivation and habit formation. Kasey also mentors coaches through he...2021-09-031h 16
Muscle Intelligence“This Process Changed My Results More Than Anything” #191Why do we hit walls in training? Join Ben as he breaks down the importance of structure and alignment within the body, and what it took for him to gain true efficiency and results within his body. In this solocast, you will learn: How to achieve “unconscious competence” so that you can get maximum results. Why you should spend more time on your weaknesses. The importance of neural priming and relearning movement patterns. Why working hard is not always the answer. When to use high frequency in training. Why stability, foundations, and intentionality are important to over...2021-09-0121 min
Muscle IntelligenceA Proven 3-Phase Process to Accelerate Body Transformation #190Are you looking for a more sustainable approach to transforming your body? In this solocast, Ben outlines his patented, proven 3-phase system that has helped numerous people change their bodies and their lives. Ben’s focus on simplicity and foundations, first and foremost, allows an eventual progression into peak performance. Tune in to find out why so many exercise and nutrition programs feel unsustainable and ultimately fail, and to learn what common mistakes coaches make with their clients. For anyone who is interested in investing in their future, this episode provides tools to build lifelong habits and pu...2021-08-2742 min
Muscle IntelligenceA Muscle Building Framework: What I wish Someone had told me about Adding Muscle and Transforming any Body #188In today’s solocast, Ben explores tools and techniques of total body transformation. With a focus on building muscle, Ben shares the steps that listeners can take in the gym to turn every workout into a precision exercise. While many people and goals are stunted by the limiting beliefs that precede them, there are simple methods to overcome these fear-based obstacles. In fact, there’s one main factor that is common amongst people who aren’t achieving their dreams. Ben dissects this topic with concrete examples to set yourself free. If you’re someone who loves to...2021-08-2443 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: My Biggest Fitness Frustrations and Why These Industry Leaders are Wrong #186Your mindset is determined by the quality of questions you ask yourself on a daily basis. On this episode, Ben shares the list of questions he asks himself everyday with the intention to spark innovation, creativity and / or growth. When you ask better questions, you get better answers, so we urge you to carve out time to sit with and consider these questions. Ben then discusses why most people that we follow and admire are wrong, and why that happens. More importantly, he shares what you can do to create change and a simple perspective sh...2021-08-1348 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: What High Achievers Know about Fulfillment #185On today's solocast, Ben shares about a new paradigm that has shifted the way he meditates and pursues fulfillment. He believes there are four key components to wholeness, each of which contributes to success and growth. Ben discusses how to stop accepting anything less than greatness and get out of society's trap of mediocrity. It may not be fault that you're in it, but once you have the awareness, it's your responsibility to break free if you desire to do so. Finally, you'll learn the questions you should be asking yourself and the action you...2021-08-0847 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: Success, Honesty, Meditation #184Pura Vida from Costa Rica Muscle Intelligence Family. We believe that being Lean, Healthy, and Muscular for Life shouldn’t be confusing and we aim to support your greatest life in a body that you LOVE! On today's solocast, Ben dives into 6 topics that are high priority right now that will add value to your life. The Key to a Successful life: People that succeed in life do this better than anyone else The incredible thing that happened to me at the beach this week One new supplement that almost everyone is deficient in th...2021-07-3029 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Fix a Slowing Brain with Lucas Aoun #183Have you ever felt like your brain was slowing down? As we age, some people can begin to lose their edge but this doesn’t have to be the case. There are people that are solving this problem and improving their brain with age. Brain health and performance are hot topics in the last 3 years as we continue to place increasingly higher demands on our brains as a society. Many people are seeking ways to upgrade the ability of the brain to think, remember, focus, and learn. That is the focus of today's podcast. ...2021-07-261h 20
Muscle IntelligenceSunday Solocast: Ben dives into 5 hot topics #182In today's solocast, Ben dives into 5 highly impactful areas of life, and answers some of the top questions submitted by listeners this week. Leadership: The most essential characteristics of a leader, how Ben struggles to become a strong leader, and the two necessities to radically improve your leadership capabilities. Ketogenic Dieting: one of the biggest mistakes most people make and how to fix it, how training must be different when eating keto, if you actually need carbs for performance, a new supplement that Ben uses in a ketogenic state or for lo...2021-07-1843 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Become More Resilient to Stress and Perform at your Best with Mike T. Nelson #181We’re welcoming Mike T. Nelson back to the show to share about metabolic flexibility and a concept he calls “physiological flexibility.” We’re all subjected to varying degrees and kinds of stress, so it’s crucial to learn how to get your body to be as adaptive as possible to the stress you subject it to. We discuss how to create your most effective performance regime and how we should be eating to both maximize performance and body composition. Mike does such a great job of condensing valuable information and packaging it into actionable steps both in this in...2021-07-071h 10
Muscle IntelligenceStart a Revolution with Mind Pump- Sal Di Stephano #180Sal Di Stefano is one part of the team that formed Mind Pump Media, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. Sal joins Ben today to discuss why weight training is exploding right now and is the number one thing we can do for our health, well-being, and quality of life. Sal's book The Resistance Training Revolution is a passion project for him after 20 years learning, teaching and preaching about why resistance training is the fountain of youth. Ben and Sal discuss how to weight training correctly, how often, and how to balance that with a...2021-07-021h 11
Muscle IntelligenceFrom $60,000 to $600,000,000 with Aaron Singerman #179Aaron Singerman has built one of the biggest supplement brands in the world and in today's podcast, he breaks down how he did it, how he continues to grow it, and what the finish line is. Aaron dives into how he turned around his history of drug abuse by developing a career in bodybuilding journalism, and now leveraging his passion and purpose to create REDCON1. Aaron's passion for excellence leaves clues and insights into how we can thrive in business and in life. REDCON1 is a multi 9-figure business that is distributed around the world...2021-07-011h 12
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Scientifically Determine your Precise Ideal Bodyweight with Francis Holway #178Whether you're a high performance athlete, a bodybuilder, or looking to live a long youthful life, your ideal bodyweight has always been very subjective. Until now. Previous measures like BMI are notoriously useless due to variability in bone and muscle size. One of the world's leading experts on Kin-anthropometrics, Francis Holway, joins me to dive into the ultra fascinating topic of ideal amount of muscle for your skeletal size and structure. Francis has measured tens of thousands of individuals from every major sport, average people, and children to determine exactly where performance thrives. This has h...2021-06-261h 04
Muscle IntelligenceWade Lightheart - From Vegetarian Bodybuilder to Conscious Entrepreneurship #175Within the true essence of Bodybuilding exists lessons and growth that go far beyond the physical body. Conscious entrepreneur, Wade Lightheart, shares how he turned the lessons of his bodybuilding pursuit into strength, character and discipline to succeed in life and business. Wade is the founder of Bioptimizers, a company that is creating valuable products to solve some of the biggest challenges people are facing in optimizing health, body and mind. ======= Sponsors MUSCLE INTELLIGENCE Ready to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Transform Your Body? In this FREE...2021-06-021h 21
Muscle IntelligenceBecoming a Champion with Dorian Yates #174What makes some people pursue greatness while others are content settling for less? Having built one of the best physiques to ever walk the planet, Dorian Yates has a depth of insight into this question that far surpasses research, or what most people might believe. Dorian has transitioned from champion bodybuilder to spiritual entrepreneur and in today’s episode Ben and Dorian discuss that transition, the mindset shift, depression, plant medicines, and how Dorian reinvented himself, his challenges in letting go of his old identity, and how to step into your personal greatness. ======= Le...2021-05-311h 09
Muscle IntelligenceKnees Over Toes Guy - How to Bulletproof your Knees with Ben Patrick #172“Knees Over Toes Guy” Ben Patrick joins me to destroy the old school myths and misconceptions around knee health and how to create bulletproof knees! Ben’s popularity has skyrocketed recently after being recognized for his unique and effective approach to creating knee, ankle and hip mobility, and allowing you to perform at your highest level ever without pain. Ben suffered from knee pain as a young basketball player and overcame knee surgeries to now lead a massive community of aspiring high achievers to confidently attack their athletics. Taking complete care of your body r...2021-05-141h 19
Muscle IntelligenceAn individualised, demand-based framework of nutrition with Sam Miller #171 Get your pen and paper out for this episode. Sam Miller joins me to talk about a nutritional approach that is NOT based on a believe system, or macros, or specific diets. Instead, this insightful conversation is about an individualised and adaptable, demand-based framework of nutrition. Sam has spent the last 14 years sharing his quest for health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam is an online coach, educator, and mentor, dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results wither with your clients or for yourself. Time Stamps: [0:24] Intro to guest Sam Miller [1:36] Ancestral Supplements - use co...2021-04-291h 25
Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - How to progress in training, find your soul's purpose, and become a leader #170On this solo Q&A episode, I cover three topics: First I walk you through the four boxes you need to check in order to progress in your training. Then I answer a questions that I get asked often, particularly in the current time, of how to find your soul's purpose, how to ultimately find what you want to do in life. And finally, I give you my advice on how to become someone of value - plus an added daily habit I think everyone should implement. I hope you enjoy th...2021-04-1734 min
Muscle IntelligenceA Journey to Lioness and Soldier with Hattie Boydle #167Hattie Boydle became a WBFF Pro in 2014 and was crowned WBFF World Champion in 2016. She runs a female-only training program called The Sports Model Project, based in Australia. In this episode, Hattie and I talk about the hard times she's had to go through - from being bullied in her childhood to having an eating disorder, from heartbreak to becoming World Champion - to finally get to where she is today: happy, healthy, practicing self-love, and confident in who she is. Hattie combines femininity and strength, and has gone through a tremendous transformation in the past two ye...2021-03-221h 00
Muscle IntelligenceSuccess leaves clues with Mark BellFriend of the show and well-known figure in the fitness industry, Mark Bell joins Ben on today's episode to speak about success, momentum, training and family. This is a great conversation between two successful former professional athletes who have taken the lessons they learnt in the gym and applied them to their life. Mark Bell is the owner of Super Training Gym, CEO of Mark Bell Sling Shot and host of The Mark Bell Power Project. Super Training Products LLC www.MarkBellSlingShot.com Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast Instagram https://www...2020-11-101h 30
Muscle IntelligenceA 5 step process to elicit brain neuroplasticity and support wellbeing with Lisa WimbergerLisa Wimberger, founder of the NeuroSculpting Institute, is on a mission to help individuals find healthy ways to navigate the great unknown of emotional and mental confusion and stress. She joins Ben on this episode to tell her journey of studying the nervous system and finding strategies of dealing with her own life-threatening trauma - a journey that led her to develop NeuroSculpting®. NeuroSculpting® is a 5-step meditation process that can strategically help an individual release the grip of old patterns and entrain their brain to creating new and more supportive patterns, habits, and behaviors. Li...2020-10-201h 06
Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - Considerations when approaching a transformation, exercise selection and getting clear on your valuesIn today's Q&A episode, Ben gives you the details on how he is approaching his 12-week transformation and the aspects you should consider when attempting a transformation - whether it be with a client or for yourself. He covers topics such as the importance of aerobic fitness, his personal daily walking and breathing practice, his nutritional approach and top 10 supplements, the trilogy of a good training program and why 100% commitment in necessary to achieve excellence. Ever wondered how to select exercises that are right for YOUR body? The mission of the Muscle Intelligence brand is to give you...2020-10-0642 min
Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - The backstory and evolution of Muscle IntelligenceEver wondered why Ben frames his teachings around the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body... for Life? In this episode, Ben explains what he was searching for at the beginning of his bodybuilding career and why he felt the need to create something that was previously missing in the fitness industry. He speaks to how the Muscle Intelligence brand has evolved, gives you his approach and definition of health, goes into the only type of client he takes on for contest prep and so much more. There's quotes, tips and book recommendations in this podcast for you. If...2020-09-2842 minMuscle IntelligenceHigh performance physiologist Dr. Greg Wells on impactful tools in the pursuit of excellence.Dr. Greg Wells studied Kinesiology and did his Masters in Physiology and PhD in Respiratory Physiology. For his PhD, he studied how high level athletes were able to improve their performance through improved breathing. In this interview, Dr. Greg Wells and Ben Pakulski discuss the extremes through which humans can use their breathing to accomplish whatever the task is, from extreme athletic performance to meditation. They talk about Dr. Greg Well’s newest book: “Rest, Refocus and Recharge” and how small breaks and little tactics throughout the day can help you recover and feel better. And fina...2020-09-181h 11Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - Ben's Personal PracticesIn today's Q&A episode, Ben answers your frequently asked questions about his personal practices. From his meditation practice to the shoes he wears, his thoughts on psychedelics, the supplements in his cabinet, his tracking devices to the books he's reading and the courses he is taking - he covers it all. This podcast is jam-packed with information and gives you an insight into Ben's daily practices that he has implemented to allow him to thrive and live his greatest life. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and if you'd like t...2020-09-1430 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Want to build strength? Start with a stable foundationThere are a few fundamentals we need to perfect before hoping to maximize our progress in any kind of physical pursuit, and in today’s show, we explore what that means. As Ben explains, this project starts with learning what functional movement is and making sure we are doing it correctly. Functional movement, contrary to what we might think, actually refers to nothing more than breathing and walking. Ben drills down on the point that the movements we experience while breathing and walking are the foundation for any other movement, and so if we can’t do them correctly all...2020-07-2328 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: What does human connection have to do with fitness?If you listen to your body as you exercise, you can feel your emotions arise to the surface. Many people try to mute out these feelings, or they exercise to distract themselves from feeling. In today’s episode, Ben and Ash talk about why it’s important to listen to your body and work through your feelings. As Ben mentions at the start of the episode, these moments are opportunities to connect with yourself which is an important part of connecting with other people. Ben talks about how exercise like yoga has helped him to explore his feelings and he r...2020-07-0653 minMuscle IntelligenceControlling insulin and inflammation, and understanding metabolic flexibility with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this episode, returning guest Dr. Benjamin Bikman from Brigham Young University joins Ben to talk about insulin and its role in our overall health, specifically as it pertains to insulin resistance and the various lifestyle and genetic factors that come into play. Insulin resistance is not only strongly correlated to chronic disease, but it can also negatively impact our ability to build muscle, and Dr. Bikman discusses how sleep deprivation and incorrect food types can escalate the problem. He discusses the link between carbon dioxide tolerance and metabolism and how the ketogenic diet can impact metabolic flexibility, highlighting...2020-06-251h 05Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Why mentorship in the fitness industry is so importantWe are live again on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast and today you’ll hear all about Ben’s different courses and workout plans, the work of a few brilliant past guests, a few tips for resetting your neurochemistry, and more! Our exchange begins with Ben talking about his new mentorship program, coaching certificate, and email squat challenge. This brings up the topic of how to target the intended muscles and our hosts also share some thoughts about what it takes to actually undergo a mentorship. It’s all about mindset, and Ben takes the opportunity to complicate conventional understandings of thi...2020-06-2250 minMuscle IntelligenceAll About Oxalates with Healthy Agriculture Advocate and Former Vegetarian Sally K. NortonSo-called health foods that we think are doing something great for us sometimes are leading to the very things we are trying to avoid. Today’s guest is Sally Norton and she joins us to talk about chemical compounds called oxalates that are found in plants and the dangers they pose to our health! Sally grew up veggie-centric and spent 16 years as a vegan and vegetarian, and today she tells us about the many health difficulties she experienced before discovering the dangers of oxalates. We take a deep dive with her into the chemical reactions and physiological processes caused by...2020-06-181h 02Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Empathy in stressful situations; and answering listener questions about fiber, tight muscles, and core stabilityWelcome to this live episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, where Ben and Ash talk about standing together at this moment in history and share some amazing diet and fitness wisdom! We kick things off thinking about all that is happening right now with the backfire against racism, talking about the need for empathy, and how we should use this moment as an opportunity to lend each other support. Ben gets into the core tenets of his workout goals next, speaking about his threefold aims in areas of strength and hypertrophy, mobility and stability, and cardio. In answer to...2020-06-0846 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: 40 ways to get the most out of your workoutThere are so many facets that go into making a workout great, which is why Ben has compiled a document to help you understand what’s valuable to place your mind and body in the right state. It’s easy to think you can just step into the gym unprepared, but this is far from true, so we dive into the document today. We kick off the show by discussing some of the mental work you need to do like meditation, anchoring your superhero, and speaking words of success. We also find out more about being present and why you...2020-06-0149 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Talking sunshine and psychedelicsFor this amazing Q&A, Ben kicks things off talking about his six pillars of health, and how to be committed and serious about goals while still remembering to show up in other aspects of life. From there our hosts discuss the value of surrounding yourself with people you aspire to be more like, which also involves the hard task of cutting certain people out. Next up, Ben and Ash give thanks for the amazing power of vitamin D before answering a few listener questions that bring up topics about daily movement, diet, and workouts in relation to recovery...2020-05-2556 minMuscle IntelligenceEpigenetics, methylation, and dopamine addiction with Dr. Ben LynchMany of us believe our genes doom us to the disorders that run in our families but today’s guest, Dr. Ben Lynch argues that with the right plan in place, you can eliminate symptoms, optimize your physical and mental health—and ultimately rewrite your genetic destiny. Dr. Lynch is the author of Dirty Genes, and in it, he discusses eight genes whose correct functioning our health depends on and how to optimize their functioning. Dr. Lynch starts by talking about how he got interested in the field of epigenetics before giving listeners an idea of what this field of res...2020-05-211h 13Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Talking Forgiveness, Friendship...and FatWhile we change our habits and mindset to pursue the goals that matter to us most, it’s important not to forget to make loving ourselves and others a top priority too. For today’s show, Ben and Ashleigh will be talking about this concept using three keywords – friendship, forgiveness, and fat! Before that, though, we hear their thoughts on cardio workouts, breath work, enduring pain, different ideal physiques, and why it’s important that efforts to achieve a goal be motivated by personal development rather than trophies. Next up, Ben opens up about his personal journey with bodybuilding, his pare...2020-05-181h 10Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Want to lose fat? Try this before you cut caloriesWelcome back to another Q&A, where Ashleigh and Ben talk about how to optimize your mental and physical wellbeing, considering dieting, workout practices, habits, learning to love discomfort, and more! We begin with a reminder about Ben’s six pillars, and how his workouts are becoming more intellectually focused, a time he takes to be hyper-aware about mobility, stability, skill, and strength. This leads Ben and Ash to hone in on the mental aspects of fitness, and they talk about how working out can be a springboard to creating healthier habits as well as how beneficial mentally arduous tr...2020-05-1154 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: How do you know when you've reached your natural potentialGear up for another episode of Q&A in which Ben and Ashleigh respond to a host of questions asked in their Facebook community. Before diving into the questions, they remind listeners about the importance of getting enough sunlight and spending time outdoors and explain why challenging times like these can be mined for invaluable life lessons on which to build a more secure future. Ben explains why stability is the foundational prerequisite for building muscle and strength, why having the correct form is non-negotiable in exercise, and even if you think you’ve reached your muscle-building capacity, you’ve l...2020-05-041h 04Muscle IntelligenceWhy food quality is important, and a deep dive on my favorite fat source with TJ RobinsonIn Ben’s opinion, olive oil is without a doubt the most important oil that we have in our diet. With that being said, today’s guest is TJ Robinson, the man behind the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil that gets so much love on the show. After all the hunting TJ does around the world, it was his turn to be hunted by Ben, and the resulting conversation the two have on today’s show is worth its weight in gold. TJ had an olive oil epiphany after tasting true fresh-pressed olive oil while on a trip to Sicily during his da...2020-04-3056 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: If you want to build muscle, fix your health firstWelcome back to another great Q&A where listeners get a chance to have their questions answered by Ben and Ashleigh! We start today off hearing some updates on how our hosts have been coping in isolation, and they speak about the value of keeping positive, working hard and eating right, but also knowing how to relax at the end of it all. From there, things move into the subject of good health and the foundational role it plays in achieving optimal physical performance. Ben shares a few tips for what a well-rounded workout involves and then gets deeper...2020-04-271h 09Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Advice for new coaches, and how to make every minute a meditative experienceWelcome back to another episode everybody — recorded live in quarantine! It's another Q&A since we know how much all of you need it right now. In this conversation, you can expect to hear Ben share a bunch of thoughts on everything from coaching and seafood to writing and meditation! We start off the chat talking about some misdirected thinking on calories and some better ways to go about the pursuit of weight-loss. The discussion turns to independent action and the ability to make changes without external structure before Ben and Ash think more deeply about designing your best li...2020-04-201h 03Muscle IntelligenceParenting, longevity, and biohacking with Ben GreenfieldWe have an extra special episode in store for all of our listeners today! A live conversation with Ben Greenfield that we promise you are not going to want to miss. Ben is one of the most prominent minds in the health and fitness world and his attention to holistic and ancestral ideas is second to none! We get into a big discussion on longevity and all the areas that are to be considered when aiming to optimize for it. Ben also weighs in with his thoughts on medicine, cleansing, diet and health hacks he is currently using. The...2020-04-161h 11Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Setting priorities - and getting groceries - during quarantineFor this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ashleigh and Ben dig deeper into living your best life during the quarantine. We talk about keeping your sights set on priorities, shopping and stocking up and finding the time to work on projects that you really care about. Ben muses about a day that recently went awry and why that might have happened before the conversation turns to evolving as a person through natural phases in life and the habits that allow these important changes to occur easily. Focus is always something that is emphasized on the show and today...2020-04-1351 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Taking listener questions and more thoughts on thriving during quarantineWe find ourselves in quite a crazy crisis right now but there is still so much to be grateful for and we can only look forward at the opportunities that are present in front of us. Today's show is the recording of a live broadcast in which the Q&A traverses the usual range of topics with the added element of the coronavirus and quarantine! The first point that is made is that this is an opportunity like none other; why not use this quarantine period and break from regular routine to do something you have always wanted to...2020-04-061h 14Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's birthday reflections and how to access your inner warrior and monkBen recently celebrated a birthday and talks to listeners about how he approaches these events and why it is different from all other “special” days with materialistic agendas. This year he is spending the week surrounding his birthday in the woods with his family and a friend-mentor and is looking forward to some time for reflection. For him, always asking questions about your own thoughts and behaviors is a sure strategy for personal development. In this episode, Ben talks about letting go of the desire to be right, the importance of engaging in conversations with people who disa...2020-03-2346 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Bens immune-boosting protocol and why he doesn't offer contest prep coachingDespite Coronavirus hype, Ben and Ashleigh take off their masks to have a great conversation in today’s show, covering a broad range of topics. They kick it off with Ashleigh’s exciting new project, an organ meat cookbook, and then get into the relationship between one's genes and their ideal diet. Cognitive associations with nasty foods or diet types can cause complications and so it's important to set up positive mental connections with healthy things to eat! Of course, Ben and Ashleigh couldn’t get on the air without weighing in on Coronavirus but luckily Ben shares a power...2020-03-1649 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: The Benefits of Living a Proactive, Rather Than A Reactive LifeWelcome back to the show everybody! For this Q&A session, Ben and Ashleigh are tackling some deep and esoteric questions around objective structures for your life, questioning our surroundings, the legacy of family experiences and the minds of sociopaths! Ben has just returned from Bali, back to the cold in Canada and he starts off by sharing how he managed to get some uncommonly good sleep while traveling back. From there the conversation turns to the idea of a proactive approach to your life, staying outcome-driven and how this can simplify your daily choices. Ben makes the argument...2020-03-0237 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: More thoughts on longevity and what we should be focusing on for optimal healthThis week's Q&A is an international one, with Ben reporting from his villa in Bali and Ashleigh back in icy Canada! We get to hear about where Ben is staying, the beautiful time he has been having and his hopes for further trips and camps in Bali in the near future! Ben and Ash then dive into some questions from social media, with Ben sharing his favorite holiday spot to take his kids, skepticism on the debate around protein, and why thinking about food too much is a waste of time and energy. The idea of optimal note-taking...2020-02-2429 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Overcoming Fitness Obsession, and Living in Alignment With Your ValuesThe time has come for us to change the world but first, we have to change ourselves by getting outside, getting uncomfortable, and finding our greatness. This is one of the deeper Q&As we've had on the show because today Ashley and Ben talk real with each other about the things that matter most and how to get back in alignment with them. Before all that, they kick off their discussion with some updates about Ben’s camps with Milos and his new collaborations with some of the world's greatest chefs to create simple, quick, supremely healthy dishes....2020-02-1050 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben is in Dubai talking travel hacks, performance anxiety, and the evolution of trainingBen has recently landed in Dubai to kick off his latest Muscle Camp and today Ashleigh catches up with him to see how it has all been going. This year's Muscle Camps are being run by Ben and his good friend Miloš Šarčev, and together they are assembling a program designed to change not just bodies but lives. Milos will be heading up the muscle-building part of the workshop and Ben’s contribution sets out to biohack the body’s internal system to achieve better performance in the gym but also outside of it. Today he talks about the six...2020-02-0329 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben Answers Questions from Social About Inflammation, Turning Challenges into Opportunities, and Discipline vs. WillpowerWelcome back to another Q&A session with Ben and Ash! Today they are tackling the topics of social conditioning, negative anchors, the opportunities provided by large hurdles, teenage inflammation and circadian rhythms, and the benefits of journaling! We start off the episode reflecting on Ben's recent trip to LA and the great new things that his time there has led to. From there, Ben takes some time to unpack the ideas of the book, Brain Wash by Dr. Perlmutter, a read that he highly recommends. The conversation then turns to negative associations and anchors and Ben shares a pe...2020-01-2742 minMuscle IntelligenceTalking Training, Nutrition, and Hard Work with Bodybuilding Legend Milos SarcevPlacing high up in one or two bodybuilding contests is one thing, but competing in 77 shows over 12 years is just insanely impressive! It was an absolute privilege to have a man who achieved this amazing feat and a whole lot more on the show today. His name is Milos Sarcev, and possibly one of the most aesthetically pleasing physiques to ever walk the earth. Milos is one of Ben’s biggest mentors and certainly one of the hardest working athletes our host has ever worked with. Today, Milos talks about his radical devotion to building muscle, which in...2020-01-151h 01Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben and fitness coach Chris Spearman talk about the business of fitnessToday on the show we have a Q&A session with fitness coach, Chris Spearman. Chris and Ben take this opportunity to share some of the things that they have had on their minds and been talking about in their time together recently. They discuss the idea of community building towards a common goal, aims that reach beyond your personal ambitions and how to be of best service to all those around you. This ties into the conversation about entrepreneurship and online business and how to set yourself apart from the many others that might be trying...2020-01-061h 00Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben and fitness coach Chris Spearman talk trainingFor today's Q&A session, we’re switching it up. Ben is chatting with health and fitness expert, Dr. Chris Spearman but Chris will be the one asking the questions today. From a Ph.D. in Cancer Research to a global cover model, Chris is now one of the world’s leading online fitness coaches and the CEO of Fitness Coach Freedom. Ben being an IFBB Bodybuilder himself and having trained Chris, he is well versed in the area of fitness and training. Chris is here today to pick Ben’s brain about his training. During this episode, they discus...2019-12-301h 02Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's Christmas "hack" and the importance of creating your own grand visionFor today's Q&A session, Ashleigh and Ben are tackling your queries and questions and throwing in some advice and ranting for good measure! They discuss stretching, bodyweight set points and the importance of beliefs. We also get to hear about Ben's stay in Colombia and why he is having such a great time planning for next year. A sizeable portion of today's show is spent considering how much our beliefs and long term goals affect our results, with both Ashleigh and Ben strongly arguing Christmas, how much he hates all the lights and the way in which he...2019-12-2340 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Why everyone needs a mentorIn today’s episode, we get introduced to an osteopath named Alvin Brown who changed Ben’s entire attitude to success, leadership, relationships, and life in general. Alvin does not appear on the show but Ben recounts the story of how they met when he was young and driven but lacking guidance. At first Ben went to see Alvin in his capacity as an osteopath but the conversations that they had during their sessions were the reason Ben ended up choosing Alvin to be his mentor. In today’s conversation, Ben and Ashley use the techniques that Alvin taught Ben as...2019-12-1641 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: How to train for a small, stable, strong waistBen is in Colombia busy planning out his 2020, working on course content and mentoring programs, thinking about new hires and taking care of the business management side of things. While in reflection mode, he tells listeners what they need to be successful in the fitness business, and it involves a lot more than just being physically fit yourself. It’s a business and requires all the related knowledge just like any other. Ashley and Ben switch to talking about waist size and the healthy and unhealthy ways of becoming trimmer in this area, and here’s a hint: waist trai...2019-12-0931 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Want to Lose Fat and Build Muscle? Manage Your Stress FirstWelcome back to another Q&A session! Today on the show, Ben and Ashleigh focus on one of the six pillars of health that we often talk about on Muscle Intelligence. Managing stress is often overlooked but it might just be the primary foundation for all wellness and fitness. Ben makes the argument that you really have to address stress and how you manage it before you can start worrying about other areas and factors such as diet and training. Stress relates to so much around us, sleep, environment, cognitive patterns — it's all connected! If we can start by ge...2019-12-0241 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's thoughts on "luck" and being an effective leaderFor this week's Q&A episode, Ashleigh and Ben have a conversation that covers leadership, proactive conversations, education, the myth of luck, and fatty diets. The discussion starts with some thoughts around better ways to lead and the integrity and love that goes into any good leader's work. Ben talks about the lessons he learned about addressing problems as soon as they arise, rather than leaving things to fester and worsen. Both of our hosts reflect on what has defined good leaders in their experience and how they look at leading moving forward. A good portion of the episode i...2019-11-2542 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Let's Cancel Complaining, and What You'll Learn at a Muscle CampOn this episode of Muscle Intelligence, we start by discussing Gabrielle Bryan’s response to The Game Changers and whether it’s possible to have an unbiased opinion, especially in the contentious vegan/carnivore argument. We then get into the topic of productivity, which turns into an insightful how-to about time efficiency. Ben lays out the strategies he uses to get so much done and makes some convincing guesses as to how working absurdly long hours became a value in modern society. However, the main topic of the show is Ben’s muscle camp that Ashleigh was a guest on. You’...2019-11-1848 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Dealing with DOMS and Training Post-InjuryOn today’s Q&A episode, Ben and Ashleigh, cover a range of topics that listeners have asked about. Ben begins by setting out this week’s healthy habit, which entails getting rid of excess possessions. This will have a cascading effect and not only declutter your physical space, but also clear your mind and improve your productivity. They then move on to discussing Ben’s least favorite source of protein, pork, and the best way to incorporate it into your diet, should you choose to do so. After this, Ben and Ashleigh discuss DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness. If you...2019-11-1137 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's trip to Iceland - Eating learning and working out with ThorAshleigh and Ben have both been doing some traveling, and today’s conversation is all about sharing where they have been, the people they connected with and what they learned about themselves and other cultures in the process. Sometimes going to new places and trying new things requires us to step out of our comfort zones, to open our minds to experience the world around us in new ways.2019-10-0941 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben Talks Mentorship, Decision-Making, and His Ideal Gym EnvironmentWelcome back to the show everyone! Today we are doing our usual Q&A session with Ashleigh in the driving seat again. The episode starts off with some serious thoughts from Ben on the subjects of slumps and how our focus and conscious thought really define so much of our lives. A lot of the time we are shaped and directed by forces outside of ourselves and what makes it crazy is we do not even know this.2019-09-0458 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A - Ben's Training EvolutionWe are having another Q&A session with Ashleigh from Paleo Magazine Radio today! The focus of this episode is the evolution that Ben has gone through in his training program. As a young bodybuilder and aspiring Mr. Olympia, Ben admits that he had very little space for thoughts on longevity and lifespan concerns. He was purely focussed on training as hard as possible as much as possible to reach his goals.2019-08-2830 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's meal planFor this episode, we welcome back Ashleigh to help out with another Q&A session! The episode is mostly focussed on meal plans, daily eating schedules, fasting and related topics with a bit of philosophy, meditation and travel ideas thrown in for good measure. Ashleigh kicks things off by asking Ben about how he prioritizes his to-do list when it seems so long. From there they dive into cooking and specifically how Ben likes to prepare, or not prepare, his intake of vegetables.2019-08-2257 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben talks about his carnivore diet experiment, training weak areas, and his "death row" mealToday we are doing another Q&A session where Ashleigh steps into the host seat and grills Ben about diet, training, meat and more! Most of the episode is spent discussing Ben's recent forays into the carnivore diet and what worked and what did not, in his experience.2019-08-1527 minMuscle Intelligence001- Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless MindWelcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast! To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life. Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body. 2019-01-2245 min