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Muscle Intelligence

Ben Pakulskimuscleintelligence.com
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 has been in the trenches for the last 25 years, this podcast is for you.
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Episodes

Six-Pillar Series: Environment Optimization #365

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 environment plays in your health and happiness. You'll hear from top experts Dr. Drew Pierson on curating peak performance, Dr. Ana Mihalcea on physical and ...

Nov 30, 202354 min

The Benefits of Cold and Heat Therapy for Performance with Dr. Susanna Søberg

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, I sought out an expert to help decipher best practices and protocols. Dr. Susanna Søberg is a leading international scientist and expert in cold and ...

Nov 20, 202354 min

Does PEMF Therapy Really Work? With Dr. William Pawluk #363

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 PEMFs across a wide spectrum of health conditions and physiologic functions. I've experienced great outcomes with PEMF therapy for recovery, and I've be...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 5 min

Hormone Replacement Therapy as the Path to Longevity with Dr. Thierry Hertoghe #362

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 hormone therapy in Brussels, Belgium. Testosterone is a topic that comes up very often amongst my colleagues, coaches, and community. And the idea of test...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 15 min

Six-Pillar Series: Training and Movement Optimization #361

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 Roskopf on the incredible ways the musculoskeletal system influences your nervous system, Jay Campbell on a simple strategy to incorporate cardio into ...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 2 min

Testosterone Therapy for Men: Natural and Therapeutic Routes with Dr. Rob Kominiarek #360

***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 toward overall health of the mind and body through proper nutrition habits, meaningful exercise, strategic supplementation, and the intelligent optimi...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 13 min

Decoding the Gut Microbiome for Weight Loss and Longevity with Joel Greene #359

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-centric health. When it comes to the content that I consume, I gravitate toward the experts and thought leaders who are saying something DIFFERENT... ...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 29 min

Habits that Will Make You Successful in Fitness and Business with Adam Bornstein #358

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 editor for Men's Health magazine, and has worked for both Tim Ferriss and Arnold Schwarzenneger. Today's interview with Adam is a must-listen for anyon...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 10 min

Six-Pillar Series: Nutrition Optimization #357

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 acknowledged that muscle mass has a huge impact on longevity. Today, you'll hear from Dr. Casey Means on the most effective ways to manage blood gluc...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 6 min

Recast: To Build Muscle, Start with Posture: Part 1 with Annette Verpillot #356

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 mobility issues around the world. Within my framework for building muscle that I've honed over the last 25 years, I place a MAJOR focus on structure and s...

Sep 18, 202332 min

Training Toolkit to Build Leg Muscles Fast and Effectively #355

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 and excuses. Masculinity and leadership are forged through character development in challenging situations. In today's solocast, you'll learn: How to p...

Sep 14, 202349 min

Performance Mindset and Development for High-Achieving Leaders with Dr. Alex Auerbach #354

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 leaders and brave souls who are truly pushing the boundaries of human potential... So, I sought out a man who has had the privilege to work with many...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 12 min

The Key to Bold Leadership and True Masculinity with Bedros Keuilian #353

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 the leadership role you are destined to fulfill... Bedros Keuilian, my friend and business mentor, joins me on the podcast today. Bedros is a serial en...

Sep 07, 202354 min

How to Optimize Testosterone Levels for Longevity with Jay Campbell #352

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 that they're lacking energy, have low motivation, low sex drive and are constantly overeating... and I let them know: This is common but NOT NORMAL. Wh...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 16 min

Six-Pillar Series: Mindset Optimization #351

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 from some of the world's foremost experts in mindset and lifestyle optimization. Among our featured guests are thought leaders, one of my personal mentor...

Aug 31, 20231 hr

Recast: Resistance Training as the Key to Health and Longevity with Sal Di Stefano #350

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 is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information. He is also the designer of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS). In thi...

Aug 28, 20231 hr

DNA, Detoxification, and Light Medicine with Dr. Ana Mihalcea #349

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 spirituality. She's a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and President of AM Medical LLC, an integrative health clinic with a focus on anti-aging and ...

Aug 25, 202353 min

Recast: Peptides for Brain Optimization, Composition & Longevity with Ryan Smith #348

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's why when I read recently an email that claimed peptides were "the shortcut we didn't know everyone needed," I wanted to recast an interview I did w...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 1 min

Recast: The Formula for a Profitable Fitness Business with Alex Hormozi #347

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 for entrepreneurs, coaches, and virtually anyone interested in business. Alex Hormozi joins me for a no-holds-barred discussion on successful sales, eff...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 6 min

Back Pain Treatment, Prevention and Insights from Leading Spine Expert Dr. Stuart McGill #346

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 in those who are quite sedentary, as well as in my most high-performing, active clients. As with most problems, however, there is an effective framewor...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 31 min

Four Training Mistakes & Effective Programming Over 35 #345

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 ability to perform in the gym, in the boardroom, and as the leader of our families. Whether your goal is to be able to run and play with your kids, or...

Aug 10, 202349 min

The Six-Pillar Framework for Peak Performance and Health #344

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 health... Mindset, Sleep, Nutrition, Training, Environment, and Breath: this Six-Pillar framework is the lens that I take when looking at the most impactfu...

Jul 31, 20231 hr 10 min

The Metabolic Treatment for Cancer with Dr. Thomas Seyfried #343

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 speeding it up or slowing it down. So, I invited Dr. Thomas Seyfried onto the podcast to share a substantially researched and tested metabolic treatmen...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 11 min

How to Regulate Blood Sugar for Body Composition & Longevity with Dr. Casey Means #342

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 health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Dr. Means's mission is to maximize human...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 17 min

Red Light Therapy for Healing and High Performance with Dr. Bjørn Ekeberg #341

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. Recharge health makes FlexBeam, the world's first targeted red light therapy device, designed to accelerate the body's recovery and optimize health. Deve...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 7 min

Optimize Your Metabolism Through Breathing #340

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 one of the biggest opportunities for performance enhancement… So many men, even those at the top of their athletic game, breathe inefficiently, and of...

Jul 17, 202334 min

Master Cognitive Agility and Performance with Dr. Drew Pierson #339

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 highest performers on earth (mentally and physically) can "flip the switch" at a moment's notice… When it's time for the gold medal-winning race, or the mom...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 31 min

Recast: Understand How Your Brain Works with Dr. Andrew Huberman #338

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 2019, but which holds just as much relevance in the present day… This interview is with a man who quickly rose to well-deserved fame in the health and w...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 26 min

Muscle Activation Techniques for Strength & Neuromuscular Function with Greg Roskopf #337

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 strengthening modalities I experienced during my bodybuilding career. In fact, I routinely flew out to Colorado to work with this man, who is an absolute legend ...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 24 min

Recast: Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless Mind #336

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 view as having a very well-rounded life, and a similarly balanced mind… Throughout this learning process, I've identified a number of common principles...

Jul 03, 202343 min
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