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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 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 own training, and staying curious as a student of the process. I cover things like training volume, form, cardio, machines vs. barbells, pushing weight gain, and more. This episode is for the lifters who want to train smarter… not just harder and actually unde...
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 30 I dive into a strategy that can keep your metabolism sharp, improve body composition, and reduce unwanted fat gain without sacrificing muscle growth. Also, I break down the difference between the fed and fasted states, why it matters during a surplus, and how to strategically incorporate low-carb days or fasted cardio without ta...
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, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and More We get into how we think about volume, why some people grow with less and some need more, the real story behind body recomposition, why surpluses don’t need to be aggressive, and where fasted training or cardio ma...
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 good and not just survive the holidays, but come out of them feeling better. Plus, I break down what really matters during this time of year: strength training, cardio, smart movement, hydration, sleep, meal timing, alcohol moderation, and managing stress. If you’ve e...
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 tempo matters more than you think, and what level of intensity is actually required to stimulate muscle growth. You’ll also hear how life stress, fatigue, and training inefficiencies can all affect your results and what to do instead. These are the same principles I ...
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 Performance We dig into what it was like to prep while on TRT, how his training evolved through different phases, the signs his body was fighting the bulk, and how he kept performance high all the way to the stage. Aaron also shares his current goals, including a fertility-focused phase and how he’s using lo...
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 fat loss phase (especially if they have more to lose), when to take a break, how aggressive is too aggressive when dieting for women, and whether dumbbell or barbell RDLs are “better.” I also share a bit about why I’m switching back to four days of lifting and what...
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 stops working, and how to get more from it without becoming obsessive. I share the three core skills I help clients build so they can improve body composition, eat with structure, and eventually step away from tracking altogether. If you’ve ever wondered why tracking ...
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. We dive into how something as simple as hydration can change your stress response, why vitamin D is often prescribed in the wrong form, and how supplements like beta‑alanine and creatine support both the body and the brain. Nick also breaks down what he’s s...
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-fat loss, and explain why your stress, digestion, and current body comp matter way more than the textbook answer. I also talk about what I typically do with clients and why it’s rarely black and white. If you’ve ever finished a fat loss phase and didn’t know what...
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 start paying closer attention to your internal markers instead of just chasing numbers. I cover the most important feedback markers I track with clients every week and why these markers give us better insight into what’s actually working and where things may be...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, we have Alex Viada with us to talk about Hybrid Training for Lifters. We dive deep into the evolution of hybrid training and what most people get wrong when trying to combine strength and endurance. Alex shares how he balances Ironman prep with powerlifting, the surprising lessons he took from the clinical trials industry, and why recovery is the biggest missing piece for most people. We also talk about programming misconceptions...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I dive into What Impacts Training Performance, Training Cycle Length, Creatine We’ll talk about what makes a training cycle effective, how to know when to change things (or when you’re just bored), and what to look at if your performance takes a dip. I also break down how long it actually takes to feel the effects of creatine and why it’s not something you’ll “feel” like caffeine. If you’v...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I walk you through my client Lisa who is eating MORE calories.. weighs MORE on the scale but has her BEST body composition yet - in her 50s We cover the biggest mistakes I see women in their 40s and 50s make when it comes to nutrition, training, and recovery especially if they’ve been stuck at low calories for years. I also break down the impact of hormonal shifts, nutrient needs, and how we used periodization and calorie cy...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson to talk about VO2 Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity. We cover why it matters for performance, how it connects to recovery and fat loss, and simple ways to improve it without wrecking your lifting progress. If you’re serious about building muscle or your fitness journey, this episode is a must listen! Let’s talk about: 00:47 Introduction to Dr. Phil...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I break down 3 Things That Determine Which Body Comp Approach I Take With Clients I walk you through the key factors I consider before deciding on my client’s direction. Plus, a bonus consideration that often gets overlooked. If your body isn’t responding the way you expected or you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to see change, this episode is a must-listen! Let’s talk about: Int...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I dive into GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle I walk through the different types of GLP-1s (GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual, and triple agonists), what research shows, and why they work the way they do. Then I get into what actually matters when you’re taking one including how to protect your muscle and what to prioritize in your training and nutrition. This episode is meant to give you a grounde...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, performance coach, and author of the upcoming book The Stimulated Mind. We talk about How to Build a Stronger Brain: The 3s Model Dr Tommy shares how his work with elite performers (including Formula 1 drivers) shaped his approach to brain health and cognitive performance. We cover training splits, strongman prep, cognitive fatigue, brain optimization...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode, I answer four great questions that dig into High Protein During Builds, Does Running Count Towards Steps, Do I Enjoy Working Out. I break down what the research says about protein’s role in thermic effect, satiety, and body composition especially during building phases. We also get into whether you should count running as part of your daily steps, how to push through those days when you don’t feel like training, and wha...
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode, I’m answering What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Know If You’ve Reached It) and More I break down how I use FFMI, BMI, and body fat percentage to help clients figure out their progress, plus give my take on training back-to-back full body sessions and what to do when increasing your range of motion feels unstable. If you’re trying to build muscle and not sure if you’re doing enough (or doing too ...
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