Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s episode, I share a group coaching conversation with Kathy where we dive into Signs It’s Time To Pivot Out Of Fat Loss.

We cover what really happens with metabolic adaptation, the mental and physical signs it’s time to take a break, and the key questions you should ask yourself before pushing further. You’ll also hear about common pitfalls like chasing endless deficits, ignoring biofeedback, and letting social pressures shape unrealistic goals.

If you’ve ever wondered how long you should stay in a fat loss phase or how to make a smooth transition without undoing progress, this episode is for you.

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Group coaching call with Kathy
• When to transition out of fat loss
• Questions to ask yourself before pushing further
• Monitoring biofeedback
• Heavy plateau despite adherence
• Transitioning strategies
• What happens when you increase calories
• How to manage the transition

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast, I answer real client questions Missing Meals, High-Calorie Days Won’t Impact You As Much As You Think, Whoosh Effect and more

I explain when it’s okay to skip a meal, how to handle eating out without derailing your goals, why protein and calories get you 90% of the way there, and how to navigate weight plateaus without making rash decisions. These are the exact situations most people run into, and I break them down step by step.

Don’t miss out on this episode!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Missing meals
• High-Calorie days
• Do carbs matter if calories and protein are on point
• Weight plateaus and whoosh effect

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, I dive into Training Through Stress: Why More Isn’t Always Better. This one’s a mix of my own experiences and practical tips you can apply to your own fitness journey.

I cover what’s been impacting my recovery lately: travel, sickness, work, sleep, caffeine and how I’ve had to adjust my training and nutrition in response. You’ll hear what I’ve done well, what I’ve had to change, and the lessons I share with clients about managing stress both inside and outside the gym.

A lot of great takeaways in this episode so be sure to tune in!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Training and Life Stress
• Update on stress and sickness
• Training adjustments when under-recovered
• Lowering training volume and intensity
• Nutrition
• Sleep
• Stress management tools
• Why pushing through can backfire

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Alyssa Parten to talk about Resistance Training, Fat Oxidation, and Female Physiology. Dr. Alyssa is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Alabama whose research centers on resistance training and female performance.

We dive into her dissertation on fat oxidation, what resistance training really does for women’s health, and how the menstrual cycle impacts training. We also cover her personal journey in powerlifting, postpartum training, and why she’s passionate about bridging research with real-world application.

If you’re a female looking to understand how training, hormones, and nutrition fit together, this episode is a must listen!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction to Dr Alyssa Parten
• Powerlifting, pregnancy & postpartum training
• Her dissertation on fat oxidation & resistance training
• Takeaways
• Dr Alyssa’s future research directions
• Where to find Dr Alyssa

Dr. Alyssa Parten's Instagram:
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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this Q&A episode, I answer questions about How To Maintain High Performance During Fat Loss, What to Focus on Returning From Injury For Max Gains, Fasting All Day Issues

I cover what to focus on when coming back from an injury so you can rebuild strength and body composition without overdoing it, break down how to balance cardio with fat loss goals, what tradeoffs to expect in performance, and why eating all your calories late at night can backfire.

If you’ve been navigating an injury, struggling to pair fat loss with training, or experimenting with fasting, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use right away!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• What to focus on returning from injury
• Cardio during fat loss
• Fasting all day issues

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode I dive deep into Pre Workout Nutrition For Lifting Cardio, The Frame Work I Use With Clients

I share how pre-workout nutrition works in different scenarios such as early morning sessions, lifting vs. cardio, hydration strategies, and why hunger itself can impact your training. I also talk about my personal approach when preparing for sports like hockey.

If you’ve ever wondered what and when to eat before training or if fasted workouts are actually okay, this episode will give you practical clarity.

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Pre-Workout Nutrition
• Lifting
• Cardio
• Hockey
• Additional thoughts & research

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Luke Madsen to talk about How Luke Took His Training/Results To The Next Level

Luke shared his journey, what he’s learned along the way, and how coaching has shaped his progress. Plus, we dive into the challenges many people face with consistency and the mindset shifts that make training and nutrition more sustainable.

If you’ve struggled with staying consistent, wondered if coaching is right for you, or just want practical takeaways for building lasting results, this episode is one you’ll want to hear!

Let’s talk about:

00:47 Luke Madsen

05:44 Consistency and long-term perspective

12:27 Jeff’s training background

16:00 Luke’s reason for connecting with Jeff

22:43 Luke on what he’d change about his journey

25:51 Sleep and recovery

31:03 Luke’s progress

44:18 Training and nutrition

51:36 Luke’s advice

54:58 Where to find Luke

Luke Madsen's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fitfathercode/

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s solo episode, I talk about Why I Changed My Mind On Cardio In Fat Loss + How To Maximize Cardio in Fat Loss.

I cover why cardio is more than just burning calories, how it helps with stress resilience, recovery, and fat as fuel, and the biggest mistakes people make when adding it to a fat loss phase. You’ll hear how to balance intensity, manage recovery, and use cardio without letting it backfire on your results.

If you’ve been confused about how much cardio you should do while dieting, this episode gives you the clarity to make it work for you!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Cardio and fat loss
• Why cardio helps
• How to maximize cardio in fat loss
• Building a conditioning base before fat loss

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, I break down 5 Reasons Why You Feel Like Your Metabolism Slows Down As You Get Into Your 30s and Beyond

We dive into what the research really says about energy expenditure from your 20s through your 60s, and why it’s not as simple as “your metabolism just slows down”, including how lifestyle, stress resilience, training, and nutrition all play a role in keeping it strong.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on with your metabolism as you get older, this episode is packed with clarity and actionable takeaways you can put into practice today!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Metabolism
• Study on metabolic rate from age 20–60
• Factors that reduce energy expenditure as you age
• Lifestyle factors and stress resilience
• Training and nutrition

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Lints, a former Navy SEAL and pro triathlete, to talk about Training, Recovery, Cognition.

We dig into the science and real-world application of training that supports both physical and cognitive performance. You’ll hear Blaine’s take on recovery strategies that actually work, how to approach conditioning without burning yourself out, and why he challenges some of the most popular workout trends.

This is a very insightful episode, so be sure to tune in!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction to Blaine Lints
• Coaching for special operations
• Metcon vs. separate strength and endurance training
• Aerobic base in tactical performance
• Metrics and views on VO2 max
• Blaine’s current training approach
• Nutrition habits
• NSCA dissertation
• Ketone monoesters study
• Theacrine
• Where to find Blaine

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