The Mind Muscle Connection

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordan Lips and Bryan Boorstein to talk about Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routines We get into chest training strategies and the evolution of our programming over time, plus how our own routines are shifting with age and experience. Brian shares his thoughts on low-dose TRT and tracking bloodwor...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I walk you through Some Things I’ve Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle. These are shifts I’ve made through coaching hundreds of clients, refining my own training, and staying curious as a student of the process. I cover things like training volume, form, cardio, machines vs. barbells, pushing weight gain, and mor...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about “A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30 I dive into a strategy that can keep your metabolism sharp, improve body composition, and reduce unwanted fat gain without sacrificing muscle growth. Also, I break down the difference between the fed and fasted states, why it matters d...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this coaches roundtable episode, I sat down with Brandon and Jeremiah to talk through some of the biggest topics lifters are wrestling with right now. Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and More We get into how we think about volume, why some people grow with less and some need more, the real story behind body...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about How to Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy and Stressed) I share the exact strategies I use with clients to help them feel good and not just survive the holidays, but come out of them feeling better. Plus, I break down what really matters during this time of year: strength training, cardio, sm...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down 3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle. I share what truly drives hypertrophy in your training: how to approach setup and execution, why tempo matters more than you think, and what level of intensity is actually required to stimulate muscle growth. You’ll also hear how life stress, fatigue, and training inef...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I catch up with IFBB Pro and coach Aaron Straker to talk about TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and Performance We dig into what it was like to prep while on TRT, how his training evolved through different phases, the signs his body was fighting the bulk, and how he kept performance high all the way to the stag...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long in Fat Loss and more. I break down how long someone should realistically stay in a fat loss phase (especially if they have more to lose), when to take a break, how aggressive is too aggressive when dieting for women, and whether dumbbell or barbell RDLs...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into How to Get More Out Of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It) I break down where people go wrong with calorie and macro tracking, why it stops working, and how to get more from it without becoming obsessive. I share the three core skills I help clients build so they can improve body composition, eat with stru...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer, a former Army Ranger, researcher, and performance dietitian who’s worked with elite military units, firefighters, and law enforcement. We dive into how something as simple as hydration can change your stress response, why vitamin D is often prescribed in the wrong form, and how supplements like b...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I discuss Reverse Diet or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss? I walk through the pros and cons of each, share the six factors I weigh most when deciding what to do post-fat loss, and explain why your stress, digestion, and current body comp matter way more than the textbook answer. I also talk about what I typically do with clients and...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about 7 Biofeedback Markers I Use With Clients To Lose Fat and Build Muscle. You’ll hear why “how you feel” matters more than what the scale says, and how to start paying closer attention to your internal markers instead of just chasing numbers. I cover the most important feedback markers I track with clients every week an...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, we have Alex Viada with us to talk about Hybrid Training for Lifters. We dive deep into the evolution of hybrid training and what most people get wrong when trying to combine strength and endurance. Alex shares how he balances Ironman prep with powerlifting, the surprising lessons he took from the clinical trials industry, and why rec...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I dive into What Impacts Training Performance, Training Cycle Length, Creatine We’ll talk about what makes a training cycle effective, how to know when to change things (or when you’re just bored), and what to look at if your performance takes a dip. I also break down how long it actually takes to...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I walk you through my client Lisa who is eating MORE calories.. weighs MORE on the scale but has her BEST body composition yet - in her 50s We cover the biggest mistakes I see women in their 40s and 50s make when it comes to nutrition, training, and recovery especially if they’ve been stuck at low calories for years. I also break...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson to talk about VO2 Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity. We cover why it matters for performance, how it connects to recovery and fat loss, and simple ways to improve it without wrecking your lifting progress. If you’re serious about building muscle or your fit...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I break down 3 Things That Determine Which Body Comp Approach I Take With Clients I walk you through the key factors I consider before deciding on my client’s direction. Plus, a bonus consideration that often gets overlooked. If your body isn’t responding the way you expected or you’ve been s...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I dive into GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle I walk through the different types of GLP-1s (GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual, and triple agonists), what research shows, and why they work the way they do. Then I get into what actually matters when you’re taking one including how to protect your muscle and...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, performance coach, and author of the upcoming book The Stimulated Mind. We talk about How to Build a Stronger Brain: The 3s Model Dr Tommy shares how his work with elite performers (including Formula 1 drivers) shaped his approach to brain health and cogniti...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode, I answer four great questions that dig into High Protein During Builds, Does Running Count Towards Steps, Do I Enjoy Working Out. I break down what the research says about protein’s role in thermic effect, satiety, and body composition especially during building phases. We also get into whether you should count running as part...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this Q&A episode, I’m answering What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Know If You’ve Reached It) and More I break down how I use FFMI, BMI, and body fat percentage to help clients figure out their progress, plus give my take on training back-to-back full body sessions and what to do when increasing your range of motion feel...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, we dive into How Meal Timing and Movement Impact Fat Loss Efficiency with returning guest Brandon DaCruz. Brandon breaks down the strategy behind his recent fat loss phase, including why he chose a high-energy flux approach (lots of movement, not just low calories), how protein timing affected his results, and what most people get wro...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I break down Over 30? You Need To Track This Number I dive into the power of resting heart rate, what it really tells you about your fitness, stress, and long-term health. You’ll learn what’s “normal,” how to spot red flags, and how to lower it without obsessing. Plus, the practical habits I use with clients to improve it over ti...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I’m breaking down if Do You Really Need To Supplement? We’ll talk about common modern challenges like stress, poor sleep, medications, and food quality that make it harder to hit your nutrient needs through diet alone. I also walk through the foundational stack I use with most clients (like magnesium, fish oil, vitamin D), performance...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Bryan Boorstein is back on the pod for another wide-ranging chat. We cover Progressive Overload for Cardio and Weights, Delt Training and More We dive into Bryan’s minimalist but consistent training structure, how he balances strength with recovery, and his thoughts on what actually matters for long-term results. You’ll also hear us get into upright r...