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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

How to Fix Back Pain and Prevent Injuries with Dr. Stuart McGill #394

Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Faceb...

Oct 06, 20251 hr 31 min

The Science Behind Genetically-Optimized Performance Protocols #393

Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Faceb...

Sep 29, 20251 hr 1 min

The Hidden Link Between Stress and Muscle Growth (Revealed) #392

Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Episode Summary: On this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with the UK's most elite transformation coaches, Gavin Attor...

Sep 22, 20251 hr 22 min

Why Fat Loss Fails After 40 (And How to Actually Lose 20 Pounds) #391

Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Ben Pakulski lays out the exact protocol he'd use today, to lose 20 pounds of fat as a man over 40. No starvation. No crash plans. You'll learn why most...

Sep 15, 202551 min

How I Gained 50 Pounds of Muscle in 18 Months #390

Episode Shownotes: Ben Pakulski opens the vault on his insane 18-month jump from 242 to 293 lbs of stage-ready muscle. He breaks down exactly how he trained (high-skill execution, targeted volume, real failure), how he ate (predictable "Groundhog Day" nutrition), and how he recovered to handle more work than most think possible. You'll hear the mindset that fueled it, discipline, aggression in a safe container, and ruthless focus, and the biomechanics lessons that changed everything after a care...

Sep 07, 202545 min

Why Energy Declines After 40 (and How to Fix It) #389

In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to uncover the hidden drivers of burnout, fatigue, and accelerated aging. Together they explore how trauma, sympathetic overdrive, and mitochondrial dysfunction silently undermine performance and recovery. Dr. Sherr explains why 94% of adults have impaired mitochondrial health and how tools like methylene blue, metabolomic testing, and hyperbaric therapy can reset energy production at the cellular lev...

Sep 01, 20251 hr 27 min

Inside the Mind of a Special Forces Operator - Curt Mitchell #388

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Episode Description In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Curt Mitchell, former Green Beret, Special Forces Operator, and intelligence professional to unpack the mindset, t...

Aug 28, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 387

Advanced Techniques for Next-Level Muscle Growth #387

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube In this powerful episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski reveals why most men over 40 fail to build muscle despite training hard. Drawing on decades as an elite bodybuilder and coach to top athletes and entrepreneurs, Ben breaks down the "3 Ps" of posture, position, and path, the hidden keys to unlocking real growth. Discover why bad form is killing your gains, how to direct tension exactly where you want it, and why not all r...

Aug 23, 202533 min

Inside the Mind of a Delta Force Operator - Curt Mitchell #387

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Curt Mitchell, former Green Beret, Delta Force operator, and intelligence professional to unpack the mindset, training, and readiness ...

Aug 18, 20251 hr 30 min

How Eric Janicki Packed On 85 Pounds of Muscle #386

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description What happens when you combine obsessive consistency, pain-free movement, and training intensity with surgical precision? Eric Janicki joins Ben Pakulski on the Muscl...

Aug 10, 202546 minEp. 386

Muscle Growth Myths Destroyed by Top Researcher #385

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes How do you actually measure muscle growth? In this episode of Muscle Intelligence, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Eduardo De Souza, one of the top hypertrophy researchers in th...

Aug 03, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 385

Can The Ketogenic Diet Prevent Cancer Cells #384

Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description In this groundbreaking episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino to unpack a revolutionary approach to fighting cancer using metabolic therapy, ket...

Jul 28, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 384

The Final Boss Is in Your Head - Jordan Shallow #383

Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter Show Notes/Description In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Jordan Shallow returns to the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to unpack the physical, mental, and emotional journey of becoming his highest self. From hitting rock bottom in a toxic life path to spending a year on the road teaching seminars and redefining movement education,...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 383

Big Pharma is Banning This Longevity Breakthrough - Jay Campbell #382

Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter ***Muscle Intelligence Exclusive*** Save 15% at Biolongevity Labs with code "BPak"! Show Notes/Description In this jam-packed episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with peptide and hormone optimization expert Jay Campbell for a masterclass on the future of human longevity and performance. From mitochondrial peptides...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 382

Genetics-Based Training for Lifelong Athletics #381

Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. Join the Newsletter Episode Description In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski reveals his personal mission to become an elite athlete at 80, and the exact strategies he's using to get there. This isn't about trends or following influencers. It's about aligning your training, nutrition, and daily actions with your unique genetic code. Ben shares how his journey fro...

Jul 07, 202536 minEp. 381

8 Life Domains Every Man Should Track in 2025 #380

If you're a man over 35 who wants to optimize strength, energy, and longevity, start here: Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter About the Episode In this Solocast episode, Ben Pakulski pulls back the curtain on the exact reflection process he uses to dominate each year and how you can apply it to unlock your best self in 2025. He shares the 8 domains he evaluates annually (from fi...

Jun 30, 202516 minEp. 378

The Bodybuilding Diet That Rewires Your Brain #379

In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it's one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn't just about aesthetics. It's about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food. Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biology, and how a 12-week reset can unlock energy, focus, and long-term sustainability. Whether ...

Jun 23, 202547 minEp. 379

The 4 Resiliencies Every High-Performing Man Must Master #378

More Muscle Intelligence? Join the Newsletter Personalized Optimization - DNAPerform.com In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski shares the four essential pillars every high-performing man must master to unlock the limitless version of himself: Physical Capability, Mental Discipline, Stress Resilience, and Energy Optimization. Drawing from 25+ years of experience and the latest in genetic research, Ben breaks down how to align your training, mindset, and lifestyle with your unique biology, so yo...

Jun 16, 202530 minEp. 378

The New Operating System for Peak Performance #377

Ben Pakulski returns with the next evolution of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. In this episode, Ben introduces the Four Resiliency Model, a transformative framework developed through years of working with elite performers and ultra-high net worth clients. This isn't about chasing goals, it's about building a Lifestyle Operating System that makes growth automatic, predictable and sustainable. You'll discover: • Why traditional goal-setting breaks down under pressure • The hidden patterns that k...

Jun 09, 202532 minEp. 377

Demystifying Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Health #376

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 plays a pivotal role in hormone production, bile acid synthesis, and cell membrane formation, highlighting its indispensable nature for our survival. Our ...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 15 min

Why Brain Health is Important for Hormone Optimization with Dr. Mark Gordon #375

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 correcting the underlying causes for this inflammation is imperative… Plus, this inflammation is a MAJOR contributing factor to hormonal imbalance, and ...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 21 min

Mastering Performance, Nutrition, and Recovery with Gary Roberts #374

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 level he had ever played in his entire life. But his story doesn't end there. In today's episode, I sat down with Gary to delve into his transition f...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 9 min

Nitric Oxide Benefits for Sexual Function, Cardiovascular Health & More with Dr. Nathan Bryan #373

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 functioning of EVERY cell in our bodies. Whether you're aiming to enhance cognitive function, maintain a healthy heart, optimize muscle performance, or...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 16 min

Build Muscle, Live Long: The 2024 Longevity Protocol #372

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 substantial evidence surrounding longevity. However, my perspective has undergone a significant shift over the past year… I'm now genuinely excited about this f...

Jan 17, 202437 min

Why Modern Men are Losing Their Testosterone with Dr. Jim Meehan #371

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. Meehan and I dive into the intricacies of masculinity, and shed light on the profound impact testosterone has on our lives. We explored a wide range of...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 5 min

Best of 2023: High Performance and Longevity #370

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 Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top performers, what you can glean from them, AND how to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Plus, I've ...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 18 min

How Testosterone Works and Hypogonadism in Males with Dr. Scott Howell #369

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 Research. He is an epidemiologist and exercise physiologist with research interests in the long-term safety of therapeutic androgen use, endocrine disrupti...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 27 min

Personal Development is a Lifelong Process with Brian Johnson of Heroic #368

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 which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051. As a Founder/CEO he's made crowdfunding history and built and sold two social platforms. As a...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 16 min

Calling All Men: Conversation with Michael Skye of VisionForce #367

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 Community. Plus, if you register at callingallmensummit.com , you can access the entire Summit for a free encore weekend, December 16th-17th, 2023. – About M...

Dec 11, 202354 min

How Red Light Therapy Works for Brain Health as You Age with Dr. Lew Lim #366

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 effects on circulation, in both the brain and body. Dr Lew Lim is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, with multiple graduate degrees, diplomas, certifications an...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 22 min
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