More Muscle More Hustle podcast

Overcoming Inner Resistance: How to Build Mental Toughness for Fitness SuccessWelcome back to More Muscle, More Hustle! I'm Kash—an engineer, bodybuilder, and fitness coach who believes discipline can transform your entire life.In this episode, we're tackling the biggest obstacle between you and your fitness goals: inner resistance. That voice in your head that says "skip today," "you're too tired," or "no one will notice."🧠 What You'll Learn:✅ Why motivation fades and how discipline takes over✅ The neuroscience of mental toughness (anterior mid-cingulate cortex research from Andrew Huberman & David Goggins)✅ How to distinguish between real fatigue and comfort-seeking✅ Why action creates motivation (not the other way around)✅ The exact moment inner resistance signals growth is happening✅ How cutting body fat while working full-time taught me discipline over motivation✅ The truth about dopamine: it's not pleasure, it's about motivation and learning✅ Why your phone, scrolling, and junk food are destroying your discipline✅ How dopamine regulation affects your willingness to work for bigger rewards✅ The "Resistance Rewire Approach" - a practical system to overcome mental blocks✅ The 12-Minute Rule: lower the barrier to start and build momentum✅ How to connect training to identity instead of just aesthetics✅ Alfred Adler's psychology: why discouragement (not inability) stops most people✅ Why fear of failure disguises itself as laziness✅ How to give your effort meaning (training for family, career, contribution)✅ Systems vs. discipline - and why you need both✅ How to act with courage when confidence is missing💪 Who This Episode Is For:Lifters and athletes struggling with consistencyAnyone trying to lose fat or build muscle but can't stay disciplinedBeginners who rely too much on motivationBusy professionals balancing fitness with work and lifePeople who want to develop mental resilience and self-discipline🎯 Key Takeaways:Progress is rarely limited by knowledge—it's limited by mental strengthInner resistance is a signal, not a stop sign"Action creates motivation more often than motivation creates action"Discomfort is where adaptation and growth happenYour emotions dictate your actions, but your actions also shape your emotionsNobody accidentally gets strong—it's built through consistent action despite resistanceDopamine isn't pleasure—it's about motivation, anticipation, and learning what's worth effortDopamine spikes when progress beats expectations (every small win counts)High stimulation (phones, scrolling, junk food) blunts your drive for hard workSleep, exercise, and stress management affect discipline more than motivational speechesDiscouragement, not inability, stops most people (Alfred Adler)Fear of failure often disguises itself as lazinessCourage = acting while still imperfectThe "12-Minute Rule": Lower the barrier to start, momentum followsConnect training to IDENTITY, not just aesthetics ("I'm someone who goes to the gym")Give effort meaning—train for career, family, community, contributionSmall imperfect actions repeated daily reshape your brain, body, and confidenceResistance is feedback, not your enemySystems over discipline (but you need discipline to build systems)Act with courage even when confidence is missing📚 Resources Mentioned:Andrew Huberman Podcast (David Goggins episode on mental toughness)Research on the anterior mid-cingulate cortex and self-controlDavid Goggins' approach to mental fortitudeAlfred Adler's psychology on courage and discouragementDopamine regulation research and motivation science🎙️ NEXT EPISODE TEASER:I'm interviewing Brandon, a fellow WNBF bodybuilder with tons of knowledge to unpack! Stay tuned for insights from a competitive natural bodybuilder.

In Episode 3 of More Muscle, More Hustle, I sit down with Brian, a science-based natural bodybuilder and coach training for his pro card, to break down how muscle is really built.This episode is a practical, no-BS guide to hypertrophy for beginners, intermediates, and anyone tired of spinning their wheels in the gym.We talk about:Does size actually equal strength as a natural lifter?Why you can get stronger while losing fatThe truth about neural adaptations and beginner gainsVolume vs intensity and how to structure your training weekWhy filming your sets matters more than you thinkStretch, lengthened partials, and what’s overhyped vs usefulCardio + muscle: can you run and still build size?Steroids and peptides: honest talk about risks and rushing the processThe reality: lifting to get girls might get you… more gym brosIf your goal is to build muscle efficiently, avoid common mistakes, and train with intention, this episode will save you years of trial and error.Guest: Brian (IG: @brian2_lifts)Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to stop doing goofy workouts and start training smart.

In this episode of More Muscle More Hustle, Kash dives into the mindset that completely changed his life.From depression, social anxiety, and self-hate… to becoming the most positive person in his circle.Kash shares:Why negativity compounds faster than you thinkThe idea of “The Gap vs The Gain” and how it shapes your anxietyHow to stop replaying mistakes and move forward fastWhy your next move matters more than your last mistakeA simple mental rule to stay positive under pressureThis episode is for anyone who:Overthinks their mistakesStruggles with confidence or anxietyFeels stuck in negative thought loopsWants a practical way to build a stronger mindsetBecause staying positive isn’t luck. It’s a skill you can train.And your next move… is your best move.

In this first episode of the More Muscle More Hustle Podcast, I share the story behind why this podcast exists.I’m not here as someone who had it all figured out. I’m an engineer, bodybuilder, and fitness coach who spent years unmotivated, insecure, and stuck in a place I didn’t recognize. I’ve failed more times than I can count. I’ve doubted myself in silence while telling the world bold things out loud. And two years ago, losing the person who believed in me the most forced me to finally change.This episode is about real transformation. Not just losing weight or building muscle, but rebuilding yourself from the inside out. It’s about confidence, discipline, and taking ultimate ownership of your life when no one is coming to save you.We talk about: • Why mindset and discipline beat motivation every time • What “true transformation” actually means • Taking control of your environment, habits, and time • Learning to trust yourself again • Becoming your own supporter before the world supports youIf you’ve ever felt like an outcast, doubted your worth, or struggled to believe in yourself, this episode is for you.This podcast is my way of being the voice I needed when I had none.New episodes weekly. Let’s get after it.