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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!
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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions) I go through the biggest mistakes lifters make with cardio and how to structure it so it actually improves your training. We talk about progressive overload for cardio, how to track progress, and the difference between interval and steady-state work. I also explain how to periodize cardio during building phases and fat loss phases. Cardio is one of the mo...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I deep dive What Causes Cravings + How To Manage Them. Cravings are something almost everyone struggles with, especially during fat loss phases so today I walk you through the three different types of hunger, how hormones like ghrelin and leptin play a role, and the biggest factors that increase cravings. We cover things like low protein intake, poor sleep, high stress load, inconsistent calorie intake, ultra-processed foo...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down How Nutrition And Body Comp Add To Your Stress Load. I walk through how stress impacts body composition, recovery, and performance and why fat loss gets harder when total stress is too high. We go through the eight major stress buckets, with a deeper dive into dieting stress specifically. I cover chronic energy deficiency, poor meal structure, blood sugar volatility, low micronutrients, eating in a sympathetic state,...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, Dr. Peter Tierney joins me to talk about Resting Heart Rate, Alcohol and HRV/RHR, How to Speed Up Recovery. Dr Peter is a sports scientist and performance coach who has worked in elite rugby, football (soccer), and endurance sport, blending real-world coaching with applied data and research. We dig into recovery, stress load, resting heart rate, HRV, caffeine, alcohol, and what actually moves the needle. We talk about why you ...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I give you an Update On My Health/Fitness/Bloodwork I break down how I structure my nutrition without obsessively tracking, what my current training split looks like, and what my labs revealed about stress, recovery, testosterone, thyroid markers, and overall health. I also explain how I interpret blood work patterns instead of fixating on single numbers, and how recovery, sleep, and fueling are playing a bigger role for m...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit with Brandon Cruz to deep dive about What Needs To Be Dialed In Before Fat Loss, Under Recovery, Training at Night and more We talked through metabolic health markers, fasting insulin, and what actually needs to be in place before starting a fat loss phase. We broke down the volume debate, recovery, soreness, late-night training, and how to take better progress photos. We also covered what separates high-quality supple...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best I walk through healthy body fat ranges for men and women, the real tradeoffs of getting very lean, and why staying shredded year-round can quietly hurt your recovery, hormones, and performance. We talk about how lifestyle, genetics, and training history all play a role in where you feel best. I also explain why building muscle and periodizing your ...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down my thoughts on How Many Sets For Muscle Growth + What Impacts This I talk about how to define volume, why quality matters more than just piling on sets, and what the research says about high vs. low volume. I also explain why recovery, time, and training skill often matter more than chasing an arbitrary number of sets. If you’re over 30 with a busy life, this conversation will help you stop overthinking and start foc...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I have Dr Mike T Nelson with me to talk about Progressive Overload for Cardio, High VS Low Carbs, Human Dynamic Range and more. Dr Mike has years of experience in the fitness industry, is known for his work in HRV and physiologic flexibility, holds certifications in metabolic flexibility and cardio for meatheads, and hosts the Flex Diet Podcast where he interviews top experts in performance physiology. We break down how to app...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down When Carbs Help With Recovery and When They Don’t I walk through how overall stress load impacts recovery first, then explain when adding carbs can genuinely lower stress on the body, like during prolonged dieting, low energy availability, or high training demands. I also cover the other side of it, including metabolic health, insulin resistance, lifestyle stress, and poor sleep, and how simply adding more carbs in...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I’m diving into 45% of Active Women May Be Underfueled. Here’s the Real Fix I talk through the real reasons so many active women feel run-down, struggle with performance, or can’t seem to recover even when calories look okay on paper. We cover how stress, micronutrient gaps, lifestyle load, and poor recovery habits can all play a role. And I share how I coach women through this without defaulting to “just eat more.” This is a ...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined once again by Brian Boorstein for a deep dive into Bro Splits, TRT, Tracking Blood Glucose and More We talk about Brian’s return to a bro split and why it’s working for him right now, including how he’s programming around recovery, cardio, and training intensity. He also shares updates on his experience with TRT specifically how it’s impacted his HRV, glucose tracking, and sleep quality. We wrap up with some great insi...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m walking you through Circadian Rhythms 101 for Body Comp, Health and Performance. We’ll cover the basics of how your circadian system works, why things like morning sunlight and consistent sleep-wake times matter, and what actually happens to recovery, performance, and even appetite regulation when this system is out of sync. I also go over the biggest mistakes I see with clients and how to correct them without trying t...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about Artificially Low Maintenance Cals + How To Increase Your Maintenance Cals I cover what actually can happen when you’re at maintenance (spoiler: it’s more than just maintaining your weight), and what likely won’t happen no matter how dialed in you think your calories are. I also walk through the top factors that impact your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), why some people unintentionally under-eat, and what...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode titled “Circadian Rhythms Explained: Light, Food Timing, and Metabolism,” I’m joined by Dr. Alan Flanagan, a postdoctoral research fellow and the founder of Alinea Nutrition. Dr. Alan’s work centers on circadian rhythms and chrono-nutrition, and he’s also a frequent contributor to the Sigma Nutrition podcast. We cover a wide range of practical topics like meal timing, how light exposure affects sleep and metabolism, what recent re...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m breaking down Intermittent Fasting 101 For Body Comp We’ll go over the real reasons fasting can work for some people, and when it’s more likely to backfire especially for those with high stress, heavy training loads, or a history of chronic dieting. I’ll also share why I encourage most clients to aim for a consistent 10–12 hour fasting window, how to avoid common mistakes with performance timing, and why longer fasts a...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Carbohydrates have always been one of the most debated macronutrients in the fitness world, which is why I wanted to share some updated thoughts in this solo episode - Why Carbs Are Different For Everyone I break down the five key takeaways from the new research and explain what they actually mean for real-world performance, metabolism, and health. Then I walk you through the exact variables I use to determine a client’s carb needs and why one-...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Marsh to deep dive Performance, Recovery, and Nervous System Regulation We talk about the role your nervous system plays in recovery, how chronic stress can sabotage your training, and what metrics actually matter when you’re trying to grow, physically and mentally. Dave also shares his personal experience with ayahuasca, and how that helped him reconnect with his body in a way no spreadsheet ever could....
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I dive deep into Strategies To Preserve Muscle and Accelerate Recovery During Injury. I talk about the most effective strategies for preserving muscle mass when training is reduced or paused, including nutrition adjustments, training alternatives like the cross-education effect, and key lifestyle factors that can either support or slow down recovery. Plus, supplement suggestions, common mistakes to avoid, and how to approach...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about Post Workout Nutrition, The Framework I Use With Clients I walk through the ideal post-training protein window, what types of carbs and fats to eat (or avoid), and how different training styles and schedules can shift your approach. I also cover digestion, gut health, and real-life examples from my own training and clients. If you’ve been putting in the work but still feel stuck or if you’re just guessing whe...
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