In this episode, we discuss the era of being neurodivergent, the causes and effects of pornography, and being a father.

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0_HX8B87P0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Cold email spam is getting out of hand...

(02:23) — Managing audience feedback & the balance between authenticity & popularity

(11:23) — Fitness benchmarks for busy adults

(17:47) — The Neurodivergent Era: the effects of rampant overdiagnosis by the medical community

(25:38) — Hypnosis for weight loss?

(28:12) — Is ab work overrated?

(36:59) — The complexities of pornography & its impact on society & relationships

(42:40) — An interesting parallel between parenting & coaching

(44:30) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss RFK JR's meal at Steak 'n Shake, our biggest business regrets, and what we recommend a mother do whose child ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party.

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/inKzHdswN_Q

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Undisclosed locations, nutrition on the road, & Core Power stories

(06:22) — Bottled water, reverse osmosis, & microplastics in your balls

(10:23) — Grok vs ChatGPT, brain implants, & rebelling against social media

(19:59) — Jordan's plan to ditch social media

(23:57) — Shoutout John Arnold

(24:19) — RFK Jr ate fries at Steak 'N Shake...

(31:37) — So, your kid ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party...

(37:56) — Our favorite books of all time

(39:53) — Things we're glad we did (or didn't do) in business

(47:01) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, and more.

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I quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0

(04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement)

(14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous)

(24:13) — STOP watching the news

(27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases)

(35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke

(39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them

(56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication

(1:01:44) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we use ChatGPT to create our discussion and we talk about insane tactics people use to improve their physique, mental health, bringing back 'no pain, no gain', calling out fitness gurus, and more.

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PuR1D-mMiUY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We're getting PEAK Mike today

(01:17) — Navigating information accuracy in AI & the role of AI in content creation

(09:20) — Is "no pain, no gain" more harmful than helpful?

(18:12) — Does the extreme focus on aesthetics undermine the true purpose of improving fitness?

(24:26) — Insecurities, the illusion of attractiveness, & the dangers of constantly seeking the approval of others

(38:45) — Should we start calling out fitness professionals & dangerous fads?

(41:15) — Do "healthy" snacks lead to a false sense of security?

(46:23) — Reflecting on the past & current online landscapes & the role social media plays in our mental health

(58:21) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss the brand new and updated Instagram Growth Guide inside The Fitness Business Mentorship, as well as important strategies for you to use to grow your audience and business on Instagram in 2025.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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What Do You Want to Want: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-do-you-want-to-want/

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJIfyIqhFJw

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is BACK on social media (as a consumer) & Jordan is in his new house

(04:37) — How Instagram has evolved over the years

(11:29) — How to be successful on Instagram TODAY

(17:32) — Mike's travel is going to be slowing down soon...

(21:35) — The Gulf of America, political relations, & our future AI overlords

(27:40) — How we plan our social media

(34:13) — What do you WANT to want?

(49:20) — Should you track collagen?

(50:20) — Adventures in home ownership

(54:02) — Microplastics, ice baths, & honesty in scientific claims

(58:29) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss red light therapy, which REAL sport is the healthiest in the world, the best biceps exercises of all time, and more...

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzW92VyKzug

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's interesting travel experience

(04:28) — The no-vertical-scrolling experiment continues

(05:56) — The joys of parenthood...

(14:19) — A *new* IG Growth Guide will be coming to the Mentorship SOON

(16:19) — Our fear of the preacher curl

(21:55) — The best biceps exercises of all time

(23:56) — Battles in the DMs

(31:45) — Cereal first... Or milk first?

(32:19) — Recovery strategies for muscle soreness

(38:29) — Red light therapy: a cautionary tale

(39:50) — Climbing stairs for cardio

(44:14) — The role of habit in eating behavior, sensory-specific satiety, & GLP-1 conspiracy theories

(55:25) — The HEALTHIEST (real) sport

(01:02:01) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss how HAES is officially dead, ankle weights vs weighted vests, raising kids is devastatingly brutal, and more...

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-J & M

Everything An NFL Dietitian Does On Game Day | LA Chargers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcH1BHyi-a8

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s4U0PJ3q0Ug

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's world-class workout

(05:08) — Raising kids is BRUTAL

(09:44) — Meal prep services re-visited (pros & cons)

(16:55) — Shoutout Debbie for the book recommendation!

(19:23) — Finding the pleasure-seeking balance in life (shoutout Eileen)

(27:06) — The difference between elite athletes & the general population

(31:58) — Cool-off periods are UNDERRATED

(37:30) — Overrated or Underrated: Ankle weights (vs weighted vests)

(41:11) — Overrated or Underrated: Training to failure for hypertrophy

(42:59) — Overrated or Underrated: Listening to your gut/intuition (why HAES is officially DEAD)

(49:57) — Overrated or Underrated: The Kansas City Chiefs

(52:00) — Overrated or Underrated: Calf raises

(53:40) — Overrated or Underrated: Zercher lifts (& extreme mobility)

(01:00:31) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss why Jordan's anger levels are so high, why people are so ungrateful, could alcohol be good for you, why people ruin their progress, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat athttps://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/6MZPs3yRJYY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — People are ungrateful & Jordan is LIVID

(10:06) — Warm climates are the play

(13:06) — Another week, more sleazy email tactics

(14:53) — No one got rhabdo back in 2012

(19:48) — Mike's goal for his 40th birthday

(27:04) — Blasting steroids, shaving your head, & having Jewish friends

(32:55) — The journey to parenthood: is anyone really ever "ready" to have kids?

(38:54) — Hedonism, life (dis)satisfaction, & learning to appreciate the work

(44:04) — How do people ruin their progress?

(48:29) — Does alcohol have any redeeming qualities?

(53:24) — Our current go-to breakfasts

(55:39) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss drama with Elon Musk, food regulations, shadowbanning, fitness trackers, and more...

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GcaTvTKrpuM

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is DONE scrolling

(09:07) — Social media addiction, dopamine deficits, & how to navigate social settings without screens

(20:18) — Elon Musk, c*cked CEOs, & the misuse of labels

(23:48) — The best book Jordan has read in a long time

(28:13) — Zuckerberg vs Bezos, shadowbanning, & media censorship

(32:57) — Food regulations, health controversies, & the irony of (some) food bans

(39:21) — Bryan Johnson & his quest to live forever

(43:32) — Do naps count when calculating sleep?

(43:45) — Does lifting weight *actually* stunt growth?

(44:37) — Genetics & health risks

(45:10) — Fitness trackers & equipment we definitely remember to use all the time (definitely)

(47:53) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss TRT, steroids, how to naturally increase testosterone, intuitive eating, and more...

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WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/it8F5rMuKQU

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mindfulness meditation & mindless scrolling

(06:16) — How many reps is the *perfect* amount?

(08:40) — Parasocial relationships & anonymity on the internet

(11:25) — Shoutout Daniel Yores (@danielyores)

(13:03) — Moisturizer, ChapStick, & hydration

(15:26) — Saunas, cold plunges, & locker room power moves

(18:59) — The difficulty of intuitive eating in the modern world

(28:19) — Shoutout Margo Maxwell (@maxwellfitness__)

(28:57) — The difficulties of going from 1 kid to 2

(31:23) — Alcohol & workout performance

(37:37) — Anavar, TRT, & the risks of steroids

(45:50) — The impact of body fat on testosterone

(56:27) — Rapid vs slow fat loss

(59:50) — Mike's fear of donut shops

(01:02:52) — Wrap-up

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