The Mind Muscle Connection
The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 653
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 33: Metabolic Adaptation 101, How to Stay Sane If You Cant Workout For a Week
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
Topics:
-What is Metabolic Adaptation.
-How to stay sane if you cant go to the gym for a…
Episode 32: Q&A with Kade Howell- Tracking Calories or Macros, Creatine, Paleo Diet, and More
In this episode, Kade Howell and I team up for some Q&A. We dive into a few topics including steroid & creatine use, tracking calories vs tracking macros, our thoughts on the Paleo Diet, and more! En…
Episode 31- Diet Principles For Changing Your Physique.
Today we will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.
Topic: The diet principles (in order if importance) for changing your physique.
Click here to read "Diet Principles for Changing Yo…
Episode 30: Nick Shaw - How To Be Successful
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. He is also the co-host of the RP Strength podcast with wife - and RP colleague - Lori Shaw.
He is a former competitive powerlifter and bodybui…
Episode 29: Q&A- Top Training Splits, Go-to Meals When Going Out, Deload Weeks, Best Shoulder Exercises.
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
Topics:
-Top training splits for building muscle.
-Go-to meals when going out.
-How to k…
Episode 28: Dr. Peter Fitschen- What Is An Adaptive Metabolism?
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen. Peter has a PhD in Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry. He has been apart of many …
Episode 27: Q&A- Does "yo-yo" Dieting Damage Your Metabolism? Thoughts on Red Meat, and Beta-Alanine.
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
Topics:
-Does "yo-yo" Dieting Damage Your Metabolism?
-Should you take beta-alanine?
-Is…
Episode 26: Jeff Alberts- Why Balance Is Important For Long Term Progress.
In this episode, Im joined by Jeff Alberts. Jeff is the head coach and co-founder of 3DMJ. He started lifting weights back in 1986 and has competed in natural bodybuilding since 1993. He has put an …
Episode 25: Q&A with Kade Howell- How to Find Your Calories When Starting, Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Fat Loss? Lifting Weights and Fat Loss.
In this episode, Kade Howell and I team up for some Q&A. Here are the questions we covered:
-How to find your calories when getting started.
-Do you have to train harder the more advanced you get?
-How …
Episode 24: Dr. Melissa Davis- How to Finally Get Sh*t Done
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Davis. Dr. Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience. She is also the author of the book: Evidence-Based Habit…
Episode 23: Sneaky Fat Loss Killers, How to NOT Reach Your Goals
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
Click here to read "7 Sneaky Things That Can Cause a Plateau in Fat Loss".
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Episode 22: Steve Hall - Primer Phase to Build More Muscle Later?
In this episode, Im joined by Steve Hall. Steve is the owner/founder of Revive Stronger and the host of the podcast "The Revive Stronger Podcast", he is also a natural competitive bodybuilder. You w…
Episode 21: Q&A- How to Enjoy a Night Out and Still Stay on Track, Creatine Myth Busting, Bouncing Back From Surgery.
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
Click here to read "How To Enjoy A Night Out And Still Stay On Track".
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Episode 20: Jeremiah Bair - Thoughts During A Building Phase
In this episode, Im joined by Jeremiah Bair. Jeremiah is the owner of Bairfit and the host of the podcast "Living Lean".
-Jeremiah's current training/nutrition.
-Why he feels better dieting instead of…
Episode 19: Q &A- Hunger Management Strategies, Pre-Workout Supps, Training During a Mass/Cut.
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
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Episode 18: Danny Lennon- Myths and Misconceptions of Energy Balance (Calories-In/Calories-Out)
In this episode, I'm joined by Danny Lennon. Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. He has worked as a nutrition practitioner with a wide variety of cl…
Episode 17: How to Transition Out Of A Fat Loss Diet, Working With Calorie/Macro Ranges Instead Of Exact Numbers.
In this episode, I go over how to transition out of a fat loss diet and why I use calorie/macro ranges instead of exact numbers.
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Episode 16: Dr. Mike Israetel - Can Getting Lean Help You Build More Muscle Later?
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Mike is the cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. In …
Episode 15: Q &A- Nutrition Tips to Break Through Your Muscle Building Plateau, Weight Loss Tougher As You Age?, Common Mindset Mistakes Made By Clients.
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting.
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Episode 14: Martin Refalo- Male and Female Training Differences for Building Muscle.
In this episode, I'm joined by Martin Refalo. Martin is a coach based out of Australia with 6+ years of experience, he is also the education coordinator for JPS Health & Fitness, as well as a natura…