Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

In this day and age, the majority of us have either experienced first-hand a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety, or known someone who has. While mental health is a less popular topic in the health and fitness world than training or nutrition might be, it has just as much value…

Today's guest on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Dr. Chris Palmer, is working at the interface of metabolism and what we call mental disorders, and is dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering from mental illness.

Dr. Christopher Palmer is a Harvard Medical School Physician, Researcher, Consultant, and Educator. He has extensive experience and expertise in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and complementary and alternative treatments for psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Palmer is also pioneering the use of the ketogenic diet and other lifestyle mediations as a treatment for psychiatric disorders, and is working with researchers from around the world to assess the effectiveness of these treatments in real people.

You'll learn:

• How Mitochondrial Malfunction Causes Mental Illness
• The Effects of Stress on Your Human Metabolism
• Adolescent Mental Health: The Risk Factors to be Aware of
• Dietary and Lifestyle Interventions to Treat Metabolic Dysfunction

Pick up the FREE episode guide at https://muscleintelligence.com/learn

Learn more from Dr. Chris Palmer

• https://brainenergy.com/
• https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

While a 5-10 minute breath practice may be something that you're already implementing into your daily life, there's a decent chance you're not paying as much attention as you SHOULD be to your reflexive breathing for the remaining 23+ hours of the day…

The efficiency with which you breathe regularly and habitually is a huge determinant in your stress, performance, and overall health.

It's also my belief that breath is the #1 opportunity for performance enhancement that MOST people miss out on. When used correctly, the breath becomes a masterful tool to regulate our nervous system, our physiology, and our consciousness.

Today's guest, Erwan le Corre, is a US static breathing national record holder, and the founder of the BreathHoldWork and MovNat systems. Erwan has a grounded, intuitive approach to healing and mastering one's inner experience - which begins with the breath.

You'll learn:

• The #1 Performance Opportunity that Most People Miss

• Breathwork Meditation Techniques to Improve Mindfulness

• The Three Pillars of Efficient and Effective Breathing

• How to Practice Breath Holds for Stress Management

Learn more from Erwan le Corre:

• https://www.breathholdwork.com/
• BreathHoldWork Meditation Master Class e-Course - get 25% off with code BEN25 at https://www.breathholdwork.com/e-course
• 8 spaces left in Erwan's LIVE Online BreathHoldWork Meditation Master Class for September 2023 - get 25% off with code BEN25 at https://www.breathholdwork.com/live-program
• BreathHoldWork retreat in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in November 2023 at https://www.breathholdwork.com/in-person-events

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

I know that every high achiever out there aims to be the best version of themselves on a daily basis…

And assuming you get about eight hours of sleep, that leaves 16 hours of the day to optimize your life, and move toward your current goals. Life is won and lost in our microdecisions, but these decisions are often driven by our human subconscious…

The problem is - if you're a goal achiever who wants to be successful in life, you NEED to be in charge of your own decision making processes, and be able to focus on your highest leverage tasks on any given day.

Today's training teaches you how to optimize the state of your body and mind, so that you can both perform at a peak state AND reach new levels of calm. If you aim to be effective in your decision making processes, sustained in motivation and attention, and ultimately, to crush your goals… You won't want to miss this one.

You'll learn:

• The ONE Thing that Sets High Performers Apart
• How to Know the Levers that Will Move you Toward Your Goals
• A Two-Fold Process to Consistently STAY Motivated
• The Foundation for Understanding Your Health
• How to Manage Your Energy and Rest Effectively

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

It's no secret that I find training and the science of muscle building absolutely fascinating. From mobility, to progressive overload, to recovery and the optimization of the nervous system…

I've picked a handful of my favorite Muscle Intelligence Podcast episodes that take a deep dive into training - both the nuanced science behind it AND the immediately actionable advice.

Join me for today's Six-Pillar Series: Training Optimization episode, featuring Killian Hamilton of PreScript, world champion coach Joel Jamieson, professional powerlifter Mark Bell, and sports physiologist Dr. Mike Israetel.

You'll learn:

• How to Scale your Recovery for High Performance

• The MOST Important Muscle Building Mistakes to Avoid

• A Simple Training Framework for Athletes AND Coaches

• How to Assess Movement Patterns and Program for Skill Acquisition

• The Mental Aspects of Training with a HUGE Impact on Progress

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

In an industry where coaches and self-titled experts eject facts, recycle protocols, and base their competency on questionable sources…

I was incredibly fortunate to connect with someone whose expertise is paralleled by few: Performance Consultant, Eoin Lacey.

He's best known for creating the largest chain of Personal Training and Nutrition Centers in Ireland - the Irish Strength Institute - together with colleagues, John Connor and Stephen Ward.

Eoin dissects the solutions for visceral fat, metabolic flexibility, hormone optimization, gut health, and MUCH more…

You'll learn:

• How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor for Metabolic Flexibility

• The WARNING Signs of Inflammation and Digestive Dysfunction

• Why Visceral Fat Accumulates, and the Solution to Lose it

• Three Simple Rules to Construct an Effective Performance Diet

• The BIG Levers for Glucose Control, Gut Health, and Cardiac Function

The guide for today's episode is PACKED with actionable advice. Pick it up at muscleintelligence.com/learn. If you're interested in my favorite continous glucose monitor, check out Levels at levels.link/muscleintelligence

Learn more from Eoin:

• eoinlaceyeducation.com - use code BEN30 to get 30% off of ANY of Eoin's courses, through May 15, 2023!
• instagram.com/eoinlaceyeducation

P.S. In today's interview, Eoin takes a deep dive into gut health, and gives the audience an insight into some of his favorite supplements to support digestion. Unsurprisingly, Eoin's standard for the quality of his supplements are as high as mine. He uses the same BiOptimizers' enzymes and HCl products that I use and recommend consistently to clients.

BiOptimizers' proteolytic enzymes, MassZymes, their powerful probiotic P3OM formula, and gastric support HCl breakthrough product are some of my top recommendations for anyone who understands the importance of optimal digestion. See the full suite of BiOptimizers products here and get 10% off!

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

While you might be training hard in the gym for 60 to 90 minutes a day, getting your cardio in, and doing regular mobility work…

Chances are, you're missing a MAJOR opportunity to improve your health.

Because what most people don't consider is what to do with the remaining 23 hours of your day.

The truth is that most people's homes, offices, and commutes aren't set up to promote movement - quite the opposite actually - so it's often more challenging to break out of the confines of modern conveniences.

I recently sat down with Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of the renowned mobility coaching platform, The Ready State, to discuss the interventions that allow you to (literally) move more freely throughout life, make the most of your time with your family, AND take your performance to the next level.

Kelly, a doctor of Physical Therapy, has decades of experience coaching Olympic gold medalists and pro athletes, and consulting for all four branches of the military. Juliet has a background as a pro white-water rafter, winning multiple world championship and national titles; she also had a successful career as an attorney. Juliet and Kelly together founded San Francisco Crossfit - one of the most well-known gyms in America, and previously co-authored the WSJ Bestseller "Deskbound."

If you're looking to optimize those 22 hours for longevity and performance, today's episode is one you won't want to miss!

You'll learn:

• The #1 Exercise Correlated with Body Composition

• How to Build More Movement into Your Life (in Less than 15 Minutes a Day!)

• An Under-Utilized Performance Lever that ALSO Promotes Longevity

• The Fitness Industry's Shortcomings… and the Solution

• A Simple Test you can Perform Right NOW to see How Well You're Moving

More about the Starretts and their new book, "Built to Move:"

• "Built to Move" - book, challenge, etc.
• https://thereadystate.com
• https://instagram.com/thereadystate

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Every day that you're alive, the walls are closing in around you.

Your ability to do the things you used to do starts to fall away, and if you're not intentional about it, you will wake up one day looking and feeling in a way that makes you wonder how you got there.

Living a powerful life grounded in health and energy is well within your grasp. But it's slipping away every day that you neglect to take diligent, disciplined, and directed action on high-priority tasks.

I recently created a 30-day testosterone optimization protocol for men - to solve this problem, and to help men prioritize and take appropriate action, when it comes to maintaining masculine vitality.

While I'm finalizing the nuances of this protocol (opt in for our Muscle Intelligence guides, to make sure you get the announcement!), I've put together this episode for you on the 9 BIG things draining your testosterone.

For each of the nine, I outline solutions and interventions that will help you optimize your hormones. Also included in today's episode is a Q&A section where I debunk supplementation for boosting T, the positives and negatives of gels, pellets, and injections… and MUCH more.

Today you'll learn:

• Optimal Body Fat Levels and Why it's SO Linked to Testosterone

• Eight Shocking Facts about Testosterone Decline in Men

• Environmental Chemicals you MUST Eliminate for Hormone Optimization

• My Seven Favorite Supplements to Increase Testosterone

• The TOP Three Lifestyle Interventions to Support Hormones

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When it comes to the high-performers I work with, we optimize for quite a few factors… Nutrition, training, lifestyle, mindset.

But there's a small percentage of people whose results are just okay - They've adhered to the plan, but something needs more attention.

So, our team does this ONE test and we're able to see the greater picture. 10 times out of 10, when someone can't get the results they're after, we know exactly where to look.

And that's why I sought out today's guest expert, Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and NYT bestselling author of the Wheat Belly book series, and his recent book, Super Gut.

Today's interview with Dr. Davis takes a deep dive into the surprising root of almost ALL modern chronic disease, the MOST beneficial foods to add to your diet, and how to assess your probiotic needs based on your medical history.

Amidst the plethora of emerging (and often conflicting) information on gut microbiome health, today's episode with Dr. Davis reveals the key high-impact habits that EVERYONE can utilize, when it comes to digestion.

You'll learn:

• The Hidden Link in Almost EVERY Modern Chronic Disease

• Two Extremely Advantageous Foods (and Recipes!) to Add to Your Diet

• Five Species of Beneficial Probiotics for High-Impact Health Habits

• Two MAJOR Risk Factors for Leaky Gut and Endotoxemia

• The #1 Tie Between Type II Diabetes, Neurodegeneration, & Fibromyalgia

Connect with Dr. Davis:

• https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/

Get the full episode guide with tips, tools, and recipes at muscleintelligence.com/learn

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Whether you succeed or fail depends almost entirely on whether your goals align with your values. This applies to your body, your business, your family - you name it. Most people will fall short to goals based on identity and beliefs…

If you find yourself making excuses around anything in life - especially if it's something that's constantly coming up - what you might find is an underlying story that keeps you misaligned from showing up as your greatest self…

Today's episode outlines how to CHANGE your beliefs so that they align with your values, identity, and goals. I also cover how to set long-term goals, and how to cultivate motivation on a daily basis.

You'll learn:

• How to Use Habit Stacking to Achieve Your Goals

• The #1 Reason Most People Fail (and What to Do Instead)

• The Three MOST Necessary Steps to Get and STAY Motivated

• How to CHANGE Your Identity and Beliefs for Greater Success

• A Long-Term Goal Setting Process to Use in ANY Area of Life

Get the full episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in Spring 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you qualify.

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

This isn't the typical "cut calories" or "track your macros" kind of advice. We pulled the most impactful clips from a few of my favorite conversations with specialists Sam Miller, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, Matt Gallant, and Dan Garner.

You'll learn:

• How to Eat to Decrease Inflammation and Fuel Performance

• Which Nutrition Levers Can be MORE Powerful Than Just Adjusting Macros

• How to Optimize Intermittent Fasting for Your Hormones

• Why Nutrient Timing Matters SO Much to Sleep and Performance

• The Micronutrients that are MOST Important for Testosterone Levels

Get the full episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn

If you'd like to receive the added value of a full interview with any of today's featured guests, click on the links below:

• An Individualized, Demand-Based Framework of Nutrition with Sam Miller
• The Ketogenic Protocol for Longevity and Cellular Health with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
• Biohacking and Human Optimization with Matt Gallant
• The Race for Performance Begins with Health, Inside Out with Dan Garner

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in Spring 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you qualify.