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The Muscle Intelligence Podcast empowers men with the skills, habits, beliefs and processes to lead from the front. After spending more than 25 years in the health and fitness industry, Ben has done the research, coached, worked with or spoken to the best in class, and distilled it down into actionable items for you to take away and implement. If you’re an executive, entrepreneur or high-performer who wants to work smarter, not lose his edge as he ages, or just get the advice of someone who ...
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The conversation around cholesterol has been clouded with misconceptions for years… Recently, however, a clearer narrative has emerged, shedding light on the importance of understanding cholesterol beyond the simplistic labels of "good" and "bad." In fact, cholesterol is absolutely vital for our body's functions. This often-victimized molecule play…
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A number of men experience, at some point in their lives, the downstream effects of mild brain trauma (often unbeknownst to them). And despite the word “mild” evoking an image of a condition easily treated and managed, the effects are too often detrimental… But there’s also the potential for brain inflammation due to poor lifestyle choices - and co…
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If you're a fan of professional hockey, you're likely familiar with the legendary Gary Roberts. With a career spanning over 20 years, including a Stanley Cup win, Gary's journey is nothing short of remarkable. After sustaining a severe injury and retiring, Roberts came back to play for 11 seasons - not only at a high level, but at maybe THE highest…
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Maybe you’ve learned a thing or two about nitric oxide over the years - particularly within the contexts of erectile function, or athletic performance… This gas plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, and is produced in ALL of our cells to facilitate the dilation of blood vessels. The dilation of these vessels is fundamental to the proper f…
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A major focus for myself and the Muscle Intelligence team in 2024 is the fascinating realm of longevity - and how it intersects with muscle building. Longevity is a topic that has garnered tremendous interest in the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness… And admittedly, I was once a skeptic, questioning the vagueness and lack of substantia…
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I am thrilled to share with you an insightful and inspiring conversation I recently had with Dr. Jim Meehan, a distinguished physician with a focus on male optimization... ​​Over the course of his impressive 30-year career, Dr. Meehan has mastered the art of testosterone optimization, offering invaluable insights into becoming a better man.​​ Dr. M…
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I’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 A…
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This conversation is not your average discussion about testosterone; it's a journey into the physiological pathways, the intricacies of testosterone replacement therapy, and the crucial question of who should and shouldn't explore this avenue. Scott Howell, Ph.D., is the research director and primary investigator of Tier 1 Center for Clinical Resea…
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I'm thrilled to share something special with you—a live interview that took place in Toronto, with the incredible Brian Johnson; he's a good friend, and someone whom I consider one of my mentors. Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. He’s 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% committed to helping create a world in wh…
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I was recently invited to speak at a summit that seeks to unite tens of thousands of men from around the world, to confront the many crises we face.. ...and it's one of the most personal interviews I've ever done. To reach more men, I asked Calling All Men Summit host Michael Skye if I could share this interview with the Muscle Intelligence Communi…
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Today's interview is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the transformative world of red light therapy, and a chance to explore the profound impact of red light therapy on brain health and performance. From the release of nitric oxide, to the regeneration of neural tissue, you’ll be guided through red light therapy’s transformative effec…
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Your 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 environ…
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Cold exposure and heat therapy are gaining a lot of popularity in the high performance space… And with good reason - these modalities can have a huge positive impact on recovery, stress management, and ultimately, optimal health. In fact, I’ve found for myself and my high-achieving clientele, that they can be nothing short of life changing. And so,…
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Dr. William Pawluk is THE foremost authority on the use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in North America. Dr. Pawluk is a family physician with a practice near Baltimore, Maryland, and has had training in acupuncture, homeopathy, hypnosis, and bodywork. His goal is to emphasize that there is very good science to support the use of PE…
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Thierry Hertoghe, MD is an internationally recognized authority on correcting hormonal deficiencies, extending lifespan, and reducing or - potentially - reversing aging. Dr. Hertoghe currently serves as President of the International Hormone Society, and represents the fourth consecutive generation of physicians who have worked in the field of horm…
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How well you move is a MAJOR marker of longevity. This incorporates everything from your grip strength, to how adept you are at moving on and off of the ground without your hands. Training itself, but also movement in your daily life, should be purposeful. Today, you'll hear from Dr. Stuart McGill on how to keep the spine healthy as you age, Greg R…
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***Podcast correction: Dr. Kominiarek uses a product from Pure Encapsulations called Boron 60's - it is dosed as 2 mg twice daily. Dr. Rob Kominiarek is a board certified Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He has 27 years of clinical expertise in Hormone Optimization and Longevity. Dr. Kominiarek’s passion is directed …
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Joel Greene is the founder of the VEEP Nutrition System. Launched in 2009, VEEP is the world’s first nutrition program based on the gut biome. Joel has consulted with billion dollar nutrition companies like Quest Nutrition on complex problems like engineering food to extend lifespan. He is the author of The Immunity Code - a new approach to immune-…
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Adam Bornstein is a New York Times best-selling author and award-winning fitness and nutrition journalist and editor. His most recent book is called You Can’t Screw This Up. Named "one of the most influential people in health,” Adam is the CEO and founder of Born Fitness. He was previously the editorial director for Livestrong.com and the fitness e…
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Nutrition for blood glucose management, endothelial function, and healthy cholesterol levels is more important than ever before. Research in the field of nutrition psychiatry also now reveals the link between our mental and metabolic health. Plus, nutrition remains one of your biggest levers for building and maintaining muscle - and it's now widely…
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Annette Verpillot is a globally-recognized posturologist. Annette created the Posturepro Method, which has gained worldwide recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency. She actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobi…
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Your ability to build your legs is only as good as your ability to stay present through every inch of every repetition… For any high-performing man over 35, the relentless persistence that is required to achieve a high degree of physical capability is the same determination needed to pursue any goal in life. It's about overcoming your limitations a…
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If 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'm continually fascinated by those high-achieving individuals who start where everyone else begins - the thought…
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If 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 I've recast an episode that highlights how to take real action, get clear about your goals, and step into t…
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If 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. Did you know that testosterone levels have been dropping by 1% yearly since 1982? I hear from guys ALL THE TIME t…
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If 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 fro…
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If 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. Sal Di Stefano is a personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, a podcast that i…
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If 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. Dr. Ana Mihalcea is a physician who studies medicine through an expansive lens that unites science with spiritual…
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If 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. There's so much information (and noise) out there that blindly trusting people feels lazy and irresponsible. That…
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If 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 I've rebroadcast an interview that is undoubtedly one of the MOST valuable interviews I've ever recorded fo…
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If 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. According to the NIH, 8 out of 10 people are affected by back pain at some point in their lives... I've seen it i…
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If 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. You may not have any serious bodybuilding aspirations... Most men over 35 simply want to feel great. We want the …
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If 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 healt…
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If 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. As we age, the walls are closing in around us, and the actions you take and decisions you make TODAY are either s…
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If 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 guest, Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic…
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If 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. Dr. Bjørn Ekeberg is a polymath and philosopher of science, and is the Co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health. Rec…
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If 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. If you’re familiar with my philosophy, you may already know that I see breathwork as one of the biggest gaps AND …
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If 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. It’s my belief that the pinnacle of health involves having complete control over your nervous system - the highes…
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If 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 on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, I’ve released an episode that I originally recorded and published in 20…
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If 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 guest developed a system of neuromuscular therapy that is one of the most pivotal healing and strengtheni…
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If 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've been blessed to learn from some of the brightest, most successful people in the world - individuals whom I v…
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If 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. You may have heard me say that I view breath as the greatest performance opportunity that exists… But most high a…
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If 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. As the world becomes more convenient, you have to purposefully deviate away from comfort - the preferred choice o…
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If 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. Dozens of men each month tell me that, on the back side of 40, they experience decreasing energy, a lack of drive…
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If 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. If you’re a high-performing athlete, executive, or family man over 35 (or all three), you KNOW that your body is …
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If 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. Whether I’m working with professional athletes, high-achieving executives, or determined entrepreneurs, I often l…
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If 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 is a special one... Britt Lefkoe joins me for a discussion on beliefs, behavior change, possibili…
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If 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 recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by my good friend and mentor, Brian Johnson. Brian is the founde…
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If 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. The medical landscape of testosterone replacement therapy is shrouded in mixed opinions and, much more seriously,…
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If 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. One of the biggest mistakes I see my incoming clients make is doing the same type of training day in, day out and…
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