0:00 – 5:00“You have to fight for something.”Motivation shifts as you grow olderFamily as a multiplier for disciplineSacrifice vs. ambition—knowing when to walk awayBodybuilding with kids: drive or distraction?5:00 – 10:00“Stress creates progress.”Good bodybuilders and fatherhood (Clarida, Curry, Coleman)Family sacrifices in the sportPsychological resilience in prepCultural reception of stress and reward10:00 – 15:00“Legacy physiques and stage readiness.”Bonak’s late-career surgeConditioning comparisons (Detroit, New York, Legion)Aesthetic vs. densityTall bodybuilders (6’2"+) and their challenges15:00 – 20:00“Realism vs. illusion in stage prep.”Looking great in pictures ≠ being show readyShorter competitors dominate 212Structural advantages, size-to-frame discussions20:00 – 25:00“Gym etiquette, Pure Muscle culture.”Corporate gym horror storiesSpot usage vs. social respectThe difference between pros and amateurs in handling obstacles25:00 – 30:00“Fan interaction & respect culture.”Being approached for photosBad pro experiences that create resentmentImpact of a single negative encounter30:00 – 35:00“Bodybuilding fan culture globally.”India, Dominican Republic, Denmark vs. North AmericaCultural context of admiration and growthNational pride and identity in bodybuilding35:00 – 40:00“Food sourcing, digestion, and prep.”Dominican Republic food qualityGrocery hacks (quarter cow, organic sourcing)Storage strategy and budget tracking40:00 – 45:00“Post-workout habits, character-building.”Grocery runs in sweaty tanksFood temptation stress = prep trainingDiners, Drive-ins, and Dives = food porn for bodybuilders45:00 – 50:00“Toronto Pro Preview.”Top 3 predictions: Rean, Sass, Andrea MooiCanadian athletes to watchOlympia-level competition insights50:00 – 55:00“Structural weaknesses: The back problem.”Lat connection vs. ego liftingPulling strategy and back trainingReal mind-muscle connection tactics55:00 – 1:00:00“Growth from weakness.”Primer movements (pullovers, stretch sets)Back training as a blueprint for lagging partsAngle variety, structure focus1:00:00 – 1:05:00“Visual perception & branding cues.”Clothing to attract different audiencesTank top vs. button-up = shift in attentionVisual credibility in education-based content1:05:00 – 1:10:00“Peptides, sleep, and recovery.”Epitalon, TB500, BPC157, LR3Microdosing vs. abusing protocolsHealing vs. hypertrophy-focused applications1:10:00 – 1:15:07“Longevity & immune protocols.”Thymosin Alpha-1 and preventative stacksContest prep stress and immune healthProper cycling, brain nootropics, gut load handling.SUPPORT THE SHOW, USE THESE FREE DISCOUNT CODES:► BIOLABS WORLDWIDE: HIGH QUALITY GH, IGF1, PEPTIDES, & MORE 👉🏼 https://biolabshop.eu/ Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► HD MUSCLE 👉🏼 https://hdmuscle.com/Discount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► HVYD APPAREL 👉🏼 https://hvy-d.comDiscount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► JACKED FACTORY 👉🏼 https://jackedfactory.comDiscount code: BIGMOE15 (15% OFF) ► GLUTEN FREE HOT RICE CEREALS & PROTEIN PANCAKES! 👉🏼 https://grindstoneblends.com Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► JED NORTH CLOTHING! 👉🏼 www.jednorth.comDiscount code: STRONG (15% OFF)

[PED Usage & Gut Health Journey]1:00-2:24 – Ryan talks about his minimal PED use and show prep2:24 – 4:00 – Struggles with H. pylori, failed treatments4:00 – 5:30 – Finding Chris Tuttle, new gut health protocol5:30 – 7:00 – Low stress = better physique outcomes7:00 – 8:30 – Fatigue management, coaching mindset during prep8:30 – 10:00 – Classic posing style, structure, and shape over fullness[Detailed Gut Health Protocols]10:00 – 12:00 – Nutrient density, pepsin, zinc, Tudca12:00 – 14:00 – Betaine HCL & fixing acid reflux14:00 – 17:00 – Gut health = food first, not just supplements[Lifestyle Coaching Stories]17:00 – 19:00 – Coaching clients with poor digestion habits19:00 – 21:00 – Canada vs. Mexico food quality comparisons21:00 – 23:00 – Inflammation + awareness = recovery23:00 – 26:00 – Fat sources, avocados, olive oil, gut-friendly fats26:00 – 28:00 – Red meat digestion, frozen rice habits, meat safety[Bodybuilding Culture & Offseason Eating]28:00 – 30:30 – Diarrhea stories, gut trauma30:30 – 32:30 – Dirty bulks, 16-year-old mass gainer stories32:30 – 35:00 – 1,000 carbs/day, coach pressure, off-season blues[Physique Motivation & Reality Check]35:00 – 37:00 – Mirror checks, visual cues, belly button test37:00 – 39:00 – Pose selection & what it reveals39:00 – 42:00 – Update posting philosophy, hiding weaknesses[Training Philosophy]42:00 – 44:00 – Push/pull/legs AB split, 2 rest days44:00 – 46:00 – Amateur mistakes, training 6–7 days/week46:00 – 49:00 – Wake-up calls with intense leg training49:00 – 51:00 – Finding consistent training partners[Environment & Community]51:00 – 54:00 – Being the biggest guy in your gym = plateau risk54:00 – 57:00 – Pure Muscle Gym community, posing coach value57:00 – 59:00 – Complacency, friendly competitiveness = growth[Comp Plans & PED Cycles]59:00 – 1:01:00 – Ryan’s show recap & future competition plans1:01:00 – 1:03:00 – Health phase vs. rebound, signs of muscle loss[Offseason Strategy]1:03:00 – 1:06:00 – Holding top weight for 4–5 months1:06:00 – 1:09:00 – Face fat, snacking = diet sabotage1:09:00 – 1:11:00 – Doritos confession, fake clean eating persona[Supplements & Final Thoughts]1:11:00 – 1:12:00 – HGH fragment = not worth it1:12:00 – End – Wrap-up, shout-outs, closing thanksRyan, Justin, Morgan and Robin discuss gut health protocols, and using a test & mast only cycle for contest prep. Listener questions from the live + IG Q&ASUPPORT THE SHOW, USE THESE FREE DISCOUNT CODES:► BIOLABS WORLDWIDE: HIGH QUALITY GH, IGF1, PEPTIDES, & MORE 👉🏼 https://biolabshop.eu/ Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► HD MUSCLE 👉🏼 https://hdmuscle.com/Discount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► HVYD APPAREL 👉🏼 https://hvy-d.comDiscount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► JACKED FACTORY 👉🏼 https://jackedfactory.comDiscount code: BIGMOE15 (15% OFF) ► GLUTEN FREE HOT RICE CEREALS & PROTEIN PANCAKES! 👉🏼 https://grindstoneblends.com Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► JED NORTH CLOTHING! 👉🏼 www.jednorth.comDiscount code: STRONG (15% OFF)

Justin, Mo and Robin discuss their current contest prep cycles, nutrition, cardio, and training programs.SUPPORT THE SHOW, USE THESE FREE DISCOUNT CODES:► BIOLABS WORLDWIDE: HIGH QUALITY GH, IGF1, PEPTIDES, & MORE 👉🏼 https://biolabshop.eu/ Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► HD MUSCLE 👉🏼 https://hdmuscle.com/Discount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► HVYD APPAREL 👉🏼 https://hvy-d.comDiscount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► JACKED FACTORY 👉🏼 https://jackedfactory.comDiscount code: BIGMOE15 (15% OFF) ► GLUTEN FREE HOT RICE CEREALS & PROTEIN PANCAKES! 👉🏼 https://grindstoneblends.com Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► JED NORTH CLOTHING! 👉🏼 www.jednorth.comDiscount code: STRONG (15% OFF)

[PED Usage & Gut Health Journey]1:00-2:24 – Ryan talks about his minimal PED use and show prep2:24 – 4:00 – Struggles with H. pylori, failed treatments4:00 – 5:30 – Finding Chris Tuttle, new gut health protocol5:30 – 7:00 – Low stress = better physique outcomes7:00 – 8:30 – Fatigue management, coaching mindset during prep8:30 – 10:00 – Classic posing style, structure, and shape over fullness[Detailed Gut Health Protocols]10:00 – 12:00 – Nutrient density, pepsin, zinc, Tudca12:00 – 14:00 – Betaine HCL & fixing acid reflux14:00 – 17:00 – Gut health = food first, not just supplements[Lifestyle Coaching Stories]17:00 – 19:00 – Coaching clients with poor digestion habits19:00 – 21:00 – Canada vs. Mexico food quality comparisons21:00 – 23:00 – Inflammation + awareness = recovery23:00 – 26:00 – Fat sources, avocados, olive oil, gut-friendly fats26:00 – 28:00 – Red meat digestion, frozen rice habits, meat safety[Bodybuilding Culture & Offseason Eating]28:00 – 30:30 – Diarrhea stories, gut trauma30:30 – 32:30 – Dirty bulks, 16-year-old mass gainer stories32:30 – 35:00 – 1,000 carbs/day, coach pressure, off-season blues[Physique Motivation & Reality Check]35:00 – 37:00 – Mirror checks, visual cues, belly button test37:00 – 39:00 – Pose selection & what it reveals39:00 – 42:00 – Update posting philosophy, hiding weaknesses[Training Philosophy]42:00 – 44:00 – Push/pull/legs AB split, 2 rest days44:00 – 46:00 – Amateur mistakes, training 6–7 days/week46:00 – 49:00 – Wake-up calls with intense leg training49:00 – 51:00 – Finding consistent training partners[Environment & Community]51:00 – 54:00 – Being the biggest guy in your gym = plateau risk54:00 – 57:00 – Pure Muscle Gym community, posing coach value57:00 – 59:00 – Complacency, friendly competitiveness = growth[Comp Plans & PED Cycles]59:00 – 1:01:00 – Ryan’s show recap & future competition plans1:01:00 – 1:03:00 – Health phase vs. rebound, signs of muscle loss[Offseason Strategy]1:03:00 – 1:06:00 – Holding top weight for 4–5 months1:06:00 – 1:09:00 – Face fat, snacking = diet sabotage1:09:00 – 1:11:00 – Doritos confession, fake clean eating persona[Supplements & Final Thoughts]1:11:00 – 1:12:00 – HGH fragment = not worth it1:12:00 – End – Wrap-up, shout-outs, closing thanksRyan, Justin, Morgan and Robin discuss gut health protocols, and using a test & mast only cycle for contest prep. Listener questions from the live + IG Q&ASUPPORT THE SHOW, USE THESE FREE DISCOUNT CODES:► BIOLABS WORLDWIDE: HIGH QUALITY GH, IGF1, PEPTIDES, & MORE 👉🏼 https://biolabshop.eu/ Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► HD MUSCLE 👉🏼 https://hdmuscle.com/Discount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► HVYD APPAREL 👉🏼 https://hvy-d.comDiscount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► JACKED FACTORY 👉🏼 https://jackedfactory.comDiscount code: BIGMOE15 (15% OFF) ► GLUTEN FREE HOT RICE CEREALS & PROTEIN PANCAKES! 👉🏼 https://grindstoneblends.com Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► JED NORTH CLOTHING! 👉🏼 www.jednorth.comDiscount code: STRONG (15% OFF)

Dr Nathan Chalik provides his knowledge on managing mental health issues as well as blood pressure meds, statins, adhd meds, and other prescriptions used by bodybuilders.SUPPORT THE SHOW, USE THESE FREE DISCOUNT CODES:► BIOLABS WORLDWIDE: HIGH QUALITY GH, IGF1, PEPTIDES, & MORE 👉🏼 https://biolabshop.eu/ Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► HD MUSCLE 👉🏼 https://hdmuscle.com/Discount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► HVYD APPAREL 👉🏼 https://hvy-d.comDiscount code: STRAND (15% OFF) ► JACKED FACTORY 👉🏼 https://jackedfactory.comDiscount code: BIGMOE15 (15% OFF) ► GLUTEN FREE HOT RICE CEREALS & PROTEIN PANCAKES! 👉🏼 https://grindstoneblends.com Discount code: STRONG (10% OFF)► JED NORTH CLOTHING! 👉🏼 www.jednorth.comDiscount code: STRONG (15% OFF)

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