Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

By Mike Matthews

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Number 1: Ep.#1163: Scott Donnell on Raising Confident and Independent Children
What does it really mean to raise confident and independent kids? How can parents instill strong values while making learning engaging and fun? And what practical steps can you take to prepare your children for a successful future? In this episode, I chat with Scott Donnell, a serial entrepreneur and expert in family financial education. Scott shares insights from his work with the Gravy Stack app and his book "Value Creation Kid," offering strategies for teaching kids life skills in a way that is both educational and enjoyable. In this interview, you’ll learn . . . How to make learning engaging and fun for kids Strategies for teaching kids life skills during your daily routine The importance of instilling values and fostering independence Practical tips for building confidence and responsibility in children How to overcome common obstacles in teaching kids essential skills Creative ways to engage kids in learning through games And more . . . So, if you’re ready to help your children develop the skills and values that will benefit them throughout their lives, click play and join the conversation. --- Timestamps: (08:00) How did studying high net worth families help in teaching kids about finances? (09:33) The concept of "heritage over inheritance” (10:40) What are the 12 principles and can you share a few that stand out? (20:34) What is the “home economy” system? (23:55) What are the 3 E’s? (29:43) Have you encountered resistance from parents about implementing these principles? (36:19) Healthy struggles vs. unhealthy struggles (40:10) What types of healthy struggles should parents consider introducing to their kids? (46:27) What are your thoughts on the statement "If we model these behaviors, we are a lot of the way there"? (51:27) What are some of the most important skills we should teach our kids? (57:27) Why is interdependence, not independence, the goal in parenting? --- Mentioned on the Show: Value Creation Kid Dinner Table App Scott Donnell Instagram Thinner Leaner Stronger Triton Legion Training Quiz
August 21, 20241h 10min
Number 2: Ep. #183: Sal Di Stefano on Gut Health, HPA Axis Dysfunction, Mindful Eating, and More…
In this episode, I interview my buddy Sal from the hugely popular Mind Pump Podcast, which he hosts with Adam and Justin, and which you should definitely check out. I wanted Sal to talk about three topics that he’s particularly revved up about recently, and that’s gut health, overcoming systemic fatigue, and using mindful/intuitive eating strategies over more rigid, planning/tracking-based strategies. Here’s a little sneak peek of what we talk about in today’s interview: - What “leaky gut” is and how it can affect your body. - How artificial sweeteners can harm our gut health, and how that can in turn affect many aspects of our health and wellness. - What “HPA/HPAT Axis Dysfunction” is, why many people are suffering from it, and what you can do to beat it. - Some of Sal’s favorite mindfulness practices. - And more… 4:59 - Why is the health and wellness space flooded with bad information? 11:53 - How are anecdotes accelerating medical research? 19:04 - What is leaky gut? 22:47 What are glyphosates and how do they affect our bodies? 29:00 - How do Artificial Sweeteners affect our body? 31:22 - What is HPA/HPAT Axis Dysfunction and what are its symptoms? 37:16 - What can you do to reverse HPA/HPAT Axis Dysfunction? 42:21 What is intuitive eating? 48:09 - What is the repeated exposure effect? 1:01:59 - How does the central nervous system affect our workouts? 1:05:09 - What is mindful eating? 1:10:20 - What are some of your personal mindfulness practices? 1:12:30 - What are the studies behind the breathing technique? 1:13:17 - Where can everybody find your work? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
December 01, 20171h 17min
Number 3: Ep. #181: Does Protein Timing Really Matter for Building Muscle?
Once upon a time, my girlfriend (and now wife) packed protein bars in her purse when we went out for the day. They weren’t for her. They were for me. She did it because she knew that if I didn’t eat protein every few hours, Mr. Hyde would come out. I wouldn’t just get hungry. I would get angry. Hangry. It was kind of pathetic, I know, but I thought that if you went for more than a few hours without protein, you’d lose muscle. And when you think you’re losing muscle, you swear you can feel the your precious biceps disintegrating with every passing minute. Well, I eventually canceled my magazine subscriptions and wised up. You don’t have to eat protein every few hours to build muscle, and you could eat nothing for an entire day without losing any muscle to speak of. That said, what’s optimal for gaining muscle? Is there a difference between eating two and five servings of protein per day? And if so, why? Let’s find out. 3:58 - What is protein and why is it important? 6:46 - What happens in your body when you eat protein? 9:53 - What is the science behind protein and muscle growth? 14:29 - How important is protein timing? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
November 29, 201726min
Number 4: Ep. #171: How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally?
When I started working out, I was just over six feet tall and weighed about 155 lbs. I was your average skinny dude. After about 1.5 years of traditional “bodybuilder workouts,” I was … shall we say … a little less skinny. I had gained about 20 pounds since starting in the gym (~175 pounds), which isn’t very impressive considering most of it was gained in the first 10 months — the “newbie gains” phase. After 7 years, I weighed around 190 lbs, and was about 16% body fat. A big change from where I had started, of course, but that means that in 5 to 6 years, I had gained just 10 to 15 pounds of muscle. Again, not very impressive considering how much time and work I had put into my training. Well, this is where I decided to get serious about educating myself on the science of muscle building and fat loss, and I quickly discovered that I was making a lot of mistakes. For example, I was working exclusively in the 10 to 12 rep range and doing a lot of isolation exercises instead of compound exercises, and I thought you just had to “eat big to get big” and “eat clean to get lean.” This was a turning point. I dramatically changed the way that I was eating and training. I’m currently 193 pounds and 9% body fat, which means that while things have slowed down (as they should), I’ve continued to gain a bit of muscle year after year. How much will I ultimately be able to gain, though? How big will I be able to get without having to turn to steroids? Well, that’s what this episode is about. By the end, you’re going to know what determines how much muscle you can gain, approximately how much muscle you can gain, and why some people can gain more and some less. 13:41 - What determines how much muscle you can build naturally? 16:15 - How does our muscle structure relate to our muscularity? 18:19 - What bodily factor most influences how quickly you can gain muscle? 21:29 - How much muscle am I going to be able to gain? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
November 15, 201741min
Number 5: What's the Best Protein for Building Muscle? A Simple Science-Based Answer
Are all types of protein equally good for building muscle? It depends on whom you ask. Many vegans and vegetarians will tell you that plant proteins are just as good as animal sources, if not better. And most hard-shell bodybuilders will laugh that at the idea that you can get big on a plant-based diet. “How many jacked vegans do you know?” they’ll ask. “Exactly. You gotta eat meat to gain mass, bro.” Well, who’s right? Is there something about animal proteins that makes them especially anabolic? Are plant proteins inherently deficient in some way and unsuitable to muscle building? And, bottom line, what types of protein should we be eating to gain muscle as efficiently as possible? Let’s find out. Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
October 28, 20178min