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Muscle Expert Podcast | Ben Pakulski Interviews | How to Build Muscle & Dominate Life

168 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 562 ratings

The world’s top authority on intelligent muscle building and fat loss gives us a simple to
understand deep dive into the complex world of building a body you love, and living your
greatness. Weekly interviews with leading experts in a vast number of scientific
fields focusing on health optimization (nutrition, sleep, hormones, mindfulness and mind
set), strength, (both physical and mental), and muscle hypertrophy. Learn proven
strategies for optimum life performance, whether it be in the gym, the board room or the
bedroom; this is the blueprint for becoming the upgraded modern man. Ladies, this
podcast is for you too. The topics, tips, and life hacks covered are essential for every individual who wants to upgrade themselves mentally and physically.

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Episodes

Muscle Intelligence 003- Mario Novo

January 29, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

We have a new home!  Please subscribe to Muscle Intelligence on your favorite platform for new episodes, updates and more. This channel will soon stop posting new episodes.   Joining us today is Dr. Mario Novo, of The BFR Pros. In this episode Ben and Mario dive into all things BFR, aka ‘blood flow restriction’. They take a deep look into what is going on when someone restricts their blow flow, the negative responses from BFR training, is this novel stimulus for the average person & MOR...

Muscle Intelligence Podcast Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless Mind

January 23, 2019 15:56 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

This channel is being retired.  To keep up with all new episodes please subscribe to Muscle Intelligence on your favorite podcast platform.   Welcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast!  To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life.  Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body.

165- A Year in Review- Our Favorite Take Homes from the Muscle Expert Podcast

December 28, 2018 21:58 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Thank you all so much for another amazing year at the Muscle Expert Podcast!  Today we are recapping some of our favorite moments from this year and this show. This will be the last episode of the Muscle Expert Podcast but fear not!  We are coming back to you next week with the all new Muscle Intelligence Podcast! There we will be covering the same great topics with some amazing guests and a slightly different format.   If you are in Australia or the surrounding area, don’t miss out on t...

164- Decoding a Healthy Gut with Dr. Mike Ruscio

December 20, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Joining us today is Dr. Michael Ruscio, author of his new book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. In this episode Ben and Tom dive into all things gut health. They talk in depth on how he diagnoses gut issues in his patients, lifestyle factors that contribute to GI distress & dietary approaches one should start with. He goes into detail on what leaky gut syndrome is and 3 things everyone should know about the microbiome. Find out why you should aim for a broad diet and listen to your body. Timestam...

163- Decoding Your Epigenetic Expression with Dr. Tom Stubbs

December 17, 2018 13:45 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

Joining us today is Tom Stubbs, CEO of Chronomics. In this episode Ben and Tom dive into all things epigenetics. They take a deep dive into the metabolic pathways associated with DNA methylation, predispositions to epigenetics & MORE. He opens up about Chronomics and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out why their mission is to improve human health to make the unseen actionable! Exclusive Offer!!! Visit https://www.chronomics.com/r/ben75 for 20% off your Chronomics Packag...

162- Integration of Strength, Stability and Hypertrophy with Dr Jordan "Beardzilla" Shallow

December 13, 2018 11:27 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Welcome back Dr. Jordan Shallow!  The Muscle Doc joins us again for a great conversation on how to build your greatest body through pillars of strength, hypertrophy and stability.  Jordan teaches us how to manipulate those pillars to achieve the goals of bodybuilding or hypertrophy. We also discuss Ben and Jordan’s upcoming muscle camps in Australia, training to optimize the autonomic nervous system to get the most out of every set and the accessory work that powerlifters should be doing to ...

161- Master Your Sleep Through Tracking with Harpreet Rai of Oura

December 10, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Joining us today is Harpreet Rai, CEO of the Oura Ring. In this episode Ben and Harpreet dive into how he got involved with Oura as well as what makes it different from other sleep trackers out there. They take a deep dive into HRV and analyze Ben’s numbers on the air. He shares the future of the company and the concept of Own the Night. Find out why Harpreet not only wants to give you a good night’s sleep, but the best quality of life! This episode is brought to you by MCTco. Use Code Ben...

160- Optimum Protein Consumption for Athletes with The Head of the International Protein Board Dr. Rob Wildman

December 06, 2018 13:39 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Dr. Rob Wildman joins us to dive deep on protein consumption for trained individuals.  We discuss the limitations of current RDA values, how protein synthesis works, and what is optimal vs recommended.  Dr. Wildman gives us his optimal timing around workouts, best protein sources and much more! A huge thanks to Joovv for sponsoring this week's giveaway and podcast!  Visit Joovv.com/bpak to get a little extra gift with the purchase of a Joovv product! For resources and links from this epi...

159- The Ultimate Health Hack-Mimicking the Benefit of Sun Exposure with Joovv Light’s Founder Scott Nelson

December 03, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

Joining us today is the founder of Joovv Light, Scott Nelson.  Scott brings us all of the latest research on red light and near-infrared light therapy and the benefits that it brings.  We dive into the fascinating topic of deuterium and how it’s accumulation may lead to increased risk of cancer and other chronic illness.  We also discuss how research is showing benefits ranging from increased collegian production, increased stem cell growth, benefits for exercise, and positive impact on mito...

158- The Ultimate Sleep Masterclass with Dan Pardi

November 29, 2018 11:15 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Previous guest, Dan Pardi, returns to illuminate even more when it comes to sleep.  Ben and Dan dive right in with discussion of his research of treating sleep disorders with GBH.  They also discuss more natural ways to hack sleep including proper light exposure and timing, melatonin and CBD supplementation and more.  Lastly we wrap up with talk of the effects that lack of sleep can have on brain function.  If you struggle with getting enough sleep this is definitely a must listen.   Thi...

157- CBD- What to Expect and What Not to Expect with Dr. Evan Demarco

November 26, 2018 11:08 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Dr. Evan Demarco joins us today to discuss the latest CBD research!  These days you will hear a ton of out there claims about CBD for just about every ailment out there.  That is why we brought on one of the country’s top CBD formulators to breakdown what we can and what we can’t expect when taking CBD supplements.  Dr. Demarco presents us with some of the latest research on CBD and cortisol, the benefits of taking CBD with Omega 3s and breaks down the legality of buying CBD in the US.   ...

156- The MI40 Six Pillars for a Lean and Muscular Body

November 23, 2018 10:55 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

As you all know, this podcast has evolved beyond focusing on just muscle building.  Today we tie together everything Ben has learned in the last two years into the MI40 Six Pillars.  Living a great life in a body you love goes far beyond just your time in the gym and your time in the gym is greatly influenced by what you are doing out of it. So today we discuss what you need to be doing to achieve optimal health and fitness.   Congrats to our ATP Labs Giveaway winner Aaron Olszewski!!! ...

155- Dr. Zach Bush on How to Reduce Glyphosate's Burden on your Body

November 19, 2018 10:27 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Welcome back Dr. Zach Bush!  Our last episode with Dr. Bush was one of our highest dowloaded ever so we decided to bring him back on to talk about how to limit our exposure and the effects of glyphosate.  Dr. Bush is researching the effects that Monsanto’s chemical has on our cellular health and communication network.    This episode is brought to you by our friends at Foursigmatic.  We use Lion’s Mane mushrooms daily at the MI40 Gym to aide in neurogenesis.  Get 15% off all of your mush...

154- The Trial of Glyphosate Part 1 with Stephanie Seneff

November 15, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Dr. Stephanie Seneff is an expert in many areas, the MIT staff researcher’s focus has been on interfacing human communication with technology.  Her background also includes a degree in biophysics which is where her focus has circled to more recently.  Dr. Seneff has been studying how glyphosate molecules interact with amino acids, in particular, glycine.  Dr. Seneff believes that glyphosate molecules are attaching to glycine receptors and causing many major health complications including inf...

How Not to Die- The Eating for Longevity Masterclass Dr. Michael Greger

November 12, 2018 11:28 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Dr. Michael Greger is a researcher, best selling author and a vegan!  Today we hear the other side of the nutrition argument, that of a longevity perspective.  According to Dr. Greger’s research, a plant based diet is by far the best diet to follow if you want to live the longest, healthiest life possible.  Let us know on social media what you think. This episode is brought to you by Organifi Juice.  As we discuss in this episode, getting all of your micro and phytonutrient requirements ca...

152- The Secrets of a Happy Life with Gretchen Rubin

November 08, 2018 11:33 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times best selling author of the Happiness Project, The Four Types, and Happier at Home, joins us today to teach us about personality types and how they can effect habit formation. We dive into how to recognize the personality types of others and how this skill can help build management skills in business and how they can be used in the fitness industry to motivate your clients.   This episode is brought to you by Foursigmatic Mushrooms.  Use code Muscle for ...

151- Training with Maximum Effort and Avoiding Injury with Eric Seifert

November 05, 2018 12:06 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

One of Ben’s top mentors, Eric Seifert, joins us today to talk training!  Eric is a master of exercise execution, injury prevention and one of the top M.A.T. practitioners in the world.  Today Ben and Eric sit down and discuss some of the most common mistakes people make in the gym as well as how to fit exercises to your body. Eric shares the wisdom that he brings to countless professional athletes and clients to help you train pain free.   This episode is brought to you by Organifi!  It...

150- Health Optimization, The Ultimate Plateau Buster with Dan Garner

November 01, 2018 14:19 - 1 hour - 105 MB

We sat down with Dan Garner last weekend at the S.W.I.S conference to talk health optimization from a performance standpoint.  Often we find that the largest hinderance to improvement particularly in trained athletes is underlying health conditions.  In this episode Dan walks us through his though process when analyzing anyone from your average Joe to world class athletes.  We discuss food sensitivities, gut health, digestion, underlying pathogens and of course finding your optimal ranges. ...

149- Exploring Your Internal Clock with Dr. Greg Potter

October 29, 2018 11:21 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Joining us today is Dr. Greg Potter of Human.OS.  Dr. Potter’s PHD focused on researching the influences and mechanisms of the circadian rhythm.  Today we go way beyond the sleep-wake cycle into meal timing, how light can positively and adversely effect your sleep, and how each of your systems operate on their own cycle that is linked to your brain’s master cycle.  If you want to live your greatest life in your greatest body this is an episode you can’t miss.   This episode is brought to...

148- The Neuroscience of Food Addiction with Dr. Nicole Avena

October 25, 2018 10:26 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

Dr. Nicole Avena has dedicated her career to understanding the obesity epidemic and the neuroscience behind it.  In this episode we dive into the mechanisms that contribute to food addiction and how to develop positive habits around food.  We also discuss in depth nutrition for children and how the early years of a child’s life are the most influential when it comes to developing good nutrition habits.   This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers.  Use code MuscleBen18 for 15 percent...

147- Exercise Selection to Improve Performance with Andy O’Brien

October 22, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Today we have Ben’s best friend, Andy O’Brien, the strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburg Penguins!  Ben and Andy dive deep into optimizing performance no matter what your athletic endeavor is.  We discuss the role of the CNS in athletic performance and how to determine your optimal state for performance.  We also dive into exercise and drill selection to train for speed, power and movement, the correlation between strength and performance and how to optimize recovery when there a...

Bonus Episode- Man Up, The Principles and Logic of Bedros Keuilian

October 12, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ben recently sat down with Bedros to discuss his new book, Man Up.  In this bonus edition of the Muscle Expert Podcast we dive into Bedros’ greatest tips for leadership and clear communication and decision making.   As a special bonus for you all we are giving away signed copies of Man Up!  All you have to do is leave a review for the Muscle Expert Podcast on iTunes.  We will announce the winner on 10/18’s edition of the Muscle Expert Podcast.   We have a brand new partner and offer ...

146- Training Movement Before Strength with Cory Schlesinger

October 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Cory Schlesinger, the sports performance coach for Stanford Basketball, joins us to discuss the strength, conditioning and life skills that he trains into college athletes.  Cory is one of the most forward thinking strength coaches in college sports, today he teaches us the importance of working from the ground up.  Working with outliers has forced him to evaluate mobility, movement and strength before diving into skill acquisition.  Listen in to learn more about becoming great by building b...

145- Special Edition- Dr. Anthony Jay Reads Ben’s DNA

October 08, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

This is a very different episode of the Muscle Expert Podcast!  Today we have Dr. Anthony Jay on to tell us about his latest research at the Mayo Clinic and to decipher Ben’s DNA. This conversational episode starts with a discussion on the incredible results Dr. Jay is seeing from infrared light therapy with the Joov light. From there we dive right into Ben’s DNA markers and how he is programmed for detoxification, performance and more.  We highly recommend heading to BenPakulski.com/Podcast...

144- The Protein Debate- How Much Protein Should You Consume for Optimal Health? with Dr. Stephen Cabral

October 04, 2018 06:58 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Joining us today is Dr. Stephen Cabral, author of the Rain Barrel Effect and the host of the Cabral Concept Podcast. Dr. Cabral brings us a different thought process when it comes to protein, what is the minimum effective dose for health and longevity?  Dr. Cabral came to naturopathic medicine after a childhood autoimmune condition showed him that an integrative approach to treating disease was the best place to start.  In this show we discuss macro balancing for longevity, the effects your ...

143- The Science of the Awakened Mind with Judith Pennington

October 01, 2018 13:07 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Joining us today is Judith Pennington from the Institute of the Awakened Mind.  Judith has spent her life researching what is physically happening as your brain enters different states of consciousness.  In this episode we dive deeper than just what the dominant frequency of your brain is and discuss the patterns of frequencies you see as someone is in a creative flow state, heightened consciousness and much more.  Listen through to the end to hear how you can train yourself to recall those ...

142- Spirituality, Psychedelics and Coping with Retirement with Dorian Yates

September 27, 2018 12:48 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Dorian Yates’ is a man who needs no introduction. He is a 6 time Mr. Olympia and one of the greatest physiques of all time.  Today we steered away from the usual career topics and dove deep into Dorian’s life after bodybuilding.  We talk briefly about why he decided it was time to retire and then we dive deep into the spiritual journey that Dorian has had since his bodybuilding days were over.  Be sure to check out Dorian’s retreat in Costa Rica once this episode is over. This episode is b...

141- Exercise Execution, Muscle Building DNA and the Science of Exercise with Tom Purvis

September 24, 2018 18:56 - 2 hours - 203 MB

Joining us today is one of Ben’s mentors and one of the leading minds behind intelligent exercise execution, Tom Purvis.  Tom is the founder of Resistance Training Specialist and PersonalTraining.com.  Ben and Tom have a marathon podcast on a huge variety of training related topics.  We dive deep on the training methods that have shown success for both Ben and Tom, the role DNA plays in the size and shape of your muscles, the physics of a rep and much more!   There is often a disconnect ...

140- Optimizing Your Training and Recovery with Dr. Chad Waterbury

September 20, 2018 18:32 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Dr. Chad Waterbury joins us today to talk training!  Dr. Waterbury shares his advanced knowledge of exercise physiology and the nervous system.  He and Ben discuss building a workout, execution mastery, and the role of training on your nervous system. We also dive deep on motor unit recruitment, optimizing recovery, and and the balancing act that is avoiding overtraining. This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers MassZymes.  As you all know it doesn’t matter what you eat, it matters w...

139- Stop Lying to Yourself and Start Living Your Purpose with Kute Blackson

September 17, 2018 11:14 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

One of the thought leaders of our time, Kute Blackson, joins us today to share his story.  At a young age Kute found himself thrust into a familial role that he didn't see for himself.  Today Kute is an international speaker on self-love and living your purpose.  Listen in to hear Kute's amazing insight on how to face the hard truths and find your purpose to live an amazing life. This podcast is brought to you by Organifi!  Use code MuscleIntelligence for 20% Organifi juice and supplements...

138- Muscle Activation and the Nervous System with Greg Roskopf

September 13, 2018 10:49 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Greg Roskopf the founder of Muscle Activation Techniques joins us today to discuss the role the neuro-musclular system plays in preventing injuries and performance.  MAT is focused on hacking the nervous system to address muscular imbalances and relieve muscle pain.  Ben and Greg discuss the benefits Ben has seen from MAT as well as the biological function behind it.  Lastly we discuss the next phase of Greg’s understanding of the nervous system that he has gained since a terrible accident l...

137- How to Optimize Health and Improve Aging Through Structured Water with Dr. Gerald Pollack

September 10, 2018 11:20 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Dr. Gerald Pollack is one of the pioneers in the research of the fourth phase of water, a structuring of water that lands between liquid and solid. This fourth phase of water lives inside our cells and helps to keep our bodies negatively charged.  Ben and Dr. Pollack dive deep into what structured water is, why it is necessary for health and how to maintain high levels of structured water as we age.  Lastly, we wrap up with the future of Dr. Pollack’s research of structured water including t...

136- How to Protect Yourself from Environmental Pollution with Dr. David Carpenter

September 06, 2018 11:19 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

Joining us today is Dr. David Carpenter, one of the worlds leading researchers on environmental pollution and an environmental advocate.  Dr. Carpenter warns of the dangers of EMF pollution and upcoming 5G towers.  From there we dive into more traditional environmental pollution and how to minimize your exposure to toxins such as PCBs which have contaminated most foods and are highly present in animal fats.  Listen through to the end to hear David’s take on how to best minimize your exposure...

135- The Downside of Technology with Daniel Debaun

September 03, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Daniel Debaun is a former telecommunications engineer who has shifted his focus to eliminating exposure to electromagnetic radiation caused by modern technology such as cellphones and wifi.  Daniel invented a product called Defendershield to help his family as well as others avoid dangerous EMFs.  On this episode, Daniel walks Ben through the mechanisms that cause EMF and the best practices to mitigate health concerns.  Tune in for some great take-home advice to protect your self and your fa...

134- SuperLife through Super Foods with Darin Olien the Superfood Hunter

August 30, 2018 11:35 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Darin Olien is a man of many hats, some would call him a biohacker or maybe a healthy living enthusiast, but most call him a super food hunter.  Darin has traveled the world in search of the most nutrient rich foods on the planet.  Today on the Muscle Expert Podcast we talk to Darin about what the daily habits and nutrition look like for a man obsessed with the healthiest foods on the planet.  We also discuss his most recent finding, Baruka nuts, a favorite here at the Muscle Expert Podcast....

133- Detoxing your Life, Crushing Your Limitations and Owning Your Awesome with Drew Canole

August 27, 2018 11:13 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

Drew Canole, the founder of FitLife TV and Organifi joins us today to discuss his new book, You Be You, training under a shaman, and of course why he created Organifi.  In this brief yet deep episode, Ben and Drew dive into how to detoxify your life, overcome your limiting beliefs and own your awesome!  We also talk about Drew’s amazing juice products from Organifi and how they formulated each one to naturally support detox, energy and even sleep.  You can use code MuscleIntelligence on orga...

132- The Oxygen Advantage, How Breathing Practices Can Change Your Mental and Physical State with Patrick McKeown

August 23, 2018 11:25 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

Breathing is the most reflexive movement in the body, but it doesn’t have to be.  Our guest today, Patrick McKeown, is an expert in Buteyko breathing and the founder of the Oxygen Advantage.  Patrick teaches us the benefits of nasal breathing and some great practices for changing from a mouth breather to a diaphragm breather.  Some highlights from the episode include how raising your CO2 levels will help to further oxygenate your body and using nightly mouth taping to get rid of sleep apnea,...

131- Optimizing Thyroid Function with Elle Russ of Primal Blueprint

August 20, 2018 11:20 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

Elle Russ is a woman of many hats. A creative writer, comedian and actor, Elle found herself in the middle of a health crisis while trying to maintain the ideal “actress body”.  The root of that cause was a thyroid issue that took Elle over 10 years and 50 doctors to get under control.  Elle has since become an expert in natural ways to keep your thyroid in check.  Today on the Muscle Expert Podcast she shares her story as well as her wealth of knowledge on keeping your thyroid healthy.  If ...

130- Nutrition Mastery Carbs vs Fat with Dr. Layne Norton

August 16, 2018 12:12 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Dr. Layne Norton joins us at the MI40 Gym to share from his wealth of nutrition knowledge.  Dr. Norton and Ben jump right in discussing what its like to work on social media and Layne’s sometimes “abrasive” approach.  From there the conversation moves to metabolic flexibility, whether carb to fat ratio matters as much as some think it does, wether a high fat diet really helps you lose weight and of course If It Fits Your Macros.  Stay tuned until the end to hear how Dr. Norton’s thought proc...

129- How to Maintain a Ketogenic Diet While on the Go, Cyclical Keto and Food Relationships with Leanne Vogel

August 13, 2018 10:59 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Leanne Vogel of Healthful Pursuit joins us today on the Muscle Expert Podcast to dive into the benefits of cyclical keto.  Leanne is the host of one of the highest rated nutrition podcasts on iTunes, author of The Keto Diet and Keto Beginnings and a world renown speaker on the topic of Keto.  She and Ben dive into her past struggles with eating disorders, how she went from vegan to the ketogenic diet, and cyclical keto as well as how she maintains her diet and routine while traveling the cou...

128- How to Feed Your Brain with Cavin Balaster

August 09, 2018 10:39 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

A few years ago Cavin Balaster was involved in a serious accident which left him in a coma with less than a 10 percent chance of survival which would have been in a vegetative state.  Flash forward to today and Cavin is not only able to lead a normal life but has also written a book about the experience.  Join us as Cavin tells his story and gives great insight on how he was able to support brain healing through nutrition and supplemental changes.    This episode is brought to you by Fou...

127- Overcoming Anxiety through Nutrition with Ali Miller

August 06, 2018 10:58 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Ali Miller is a certified dietitian, the host of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, and author of the new book The Anti-Anxiety Diet.  Ben and Ali sit down to discuss how you can mitigate anxiety through diet without the short term “feel good” junk foods.  Ali gives us her 5 R’s protocol to heal your gut and reset your neurotransmitter function as well as her method for women to cycle in carbs on a keto style diet to support hormone cycles.  Make sure to pick up Ali’s new book The Anti-Anxiety...

126-Metabolic Flexibility, Training Nutrition with Dr. Mike Nelson

August 02, 2018 12:05 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Dr. Mike Nelson is one of the world’s leading experts on metabolic flexibility and creator of the Flex Diet program.  Ben and Dr. Mike dive deep on what influences metabolic flexibility, the benefits of fat and carb adaptation and how to more quickly adapt to each.  Highlights include how macros can effect your heart rate variability, what you can deduce from your blood glucose levels, and Dr. Mike’s recommended diet for longevity.   Time Stamps   5:45- What causes your body to be le...

125- Jason Phillips- Crash Dieting, Cycling Your Training and Nutrition and Feeding Your Kids

July 30, 2018 11:10 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Joining us today is one of the top Crossfit Nutritionists Jason Phillips of IN3 Nutrition.  Ben and Jason discuss how he fell into nutrition through an eating disorder, cycling training and diet through pre, post, and competition season, and the struggles of keeping your kids on a healthy diet.  Top highlights include eating for performance vs for body comp, the psychology behind prescribing a diet, how your diet can effect your hormones and much more.   This episode is brought to you by...

124- JJ Virgin- Elimination Diet for a Happy, Healthy Body

July 26, 2018 11:41 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

Joining us today is a woman who is leading the talk of avoiding foods that have high instances of intolerance.  JJ Virgin is the author of several NYT best sellers, has appeared on numerous TV shows as a nutrition expert and is a world renown public speaker on the topics of health and wellness.  Ben and JJ discuss how she is leading the conversation on avoiding the foods that most people can’t tolerate and her new conversation on being a “Warrior Mom”. Highlights include the importance of de...

123- Ben's Intro to Nutrition Week

July 23, 2018 16:38 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

We are taking a deep dive into nutrition for the next couple of weeks on the Muscle Expert Podcast!  To kick things off I am discussing my personal approach to nutrition as well as answering the questions that many of you submitted via social media.   Stay tuned for the next two weeks to hear what all of our nutrition guests have to contribute.

122- Dr. Beau Hightower- The UFC’s Top Doc on Avoiding Injury

July 19, 2018 18:11 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Joining us today is Dr. Beau Hightower, the Director of Sports Medicine for Jackson/Wink MMA.  Dr. Hightower is known for keeping Jackson/Wink’s fighters in amazing health, they haven’t had a preventable injury drop out in his 3 years there.  Ben and Beau dive into best practices to prevent injury, Dr. Hightower’s unique approach to treat injuries and how he deduces what modality he should use for individual ailments. This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic Mushrooms.  Use code Mus...

121- Dr. Nadir Ali- Demystifying Cholesterol on a Ketogenic Diet

July 16, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Joining us today on the Muscle Expert Podcast is Keto Cardiologist Dr. Nadir Ali.  Dr. Ali is challenging conventional wisdom when it comes to cholesterol.  Ben and Dr. Ali discuss how our understanding of cholesterol is misguided as it is simply a transporter for energy from fat.  Dr. Ali’s insight came from watching cholesterol rise in people who are fasted.  Listen in to hear about the good side of LDL, LCHF diet and more from Dr. Nadir Ali. Highlights LDL cholesterol as an energy tra...

120- Dr. Rick Hanson- Finding Buddha’s Brain

July 12, 2018 16:54 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We are programmed to focus more on the negative than the positive.  This allowed us to avoid danger and humans to prosper. In modern times our stresses are generally less about safety, so where does that leave us? Joining us today is Ben’s favorite author, Dr. Rick Hanson to discuss how we can train our neurochemistry to go against what nature intended. Dr. Hanson is the author of Buddha’s Brain and Resilient to name a couple.  Today he teaches us how focusing on positivity and gratitude can...

119- Dr. Scott Sherr- The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

July 09, 2018 13:40 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB

  Dr. Scott Sherr is one of the world’s leading doctors when it comes to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.  On this episode of the Muscle Expert Podcast Ben and Dr. Sherr dive into the benefits and limitations of hyperbaric treatments as well as the expected results.  Tune in to learn how you can upgrade your detox pathways, angiogenesis and neurogenesis, performance and epigenetic expression with oxygen and pressure therapy. This episode is brought to you by ATP Labs.  Use code Ben10 to get 10...

Guests

Bedros Keuilian
2 Episodes
Dan Pardi
2 Episodes
Dorian Yates
2 Episodes
Dr. Anthony Jay
2 Episodes
Cavin Balaster
1 Episode
Chris Kresser
1 Episode
Craig Ballantyne
1 Episode
Dr. Andrew Hill
1 Episode
Drew Canole
1 Episode
Dr. Stephen Cabral
1 Episode
Elle Russ
1 Episode
Evan DeMarco
1 Episode
Gretchen Rubin
1 Episode
James Lawrence
1 Episode
Jason Phillips
1 Episode
JJ Virgin
1 Episode
Katy Bowman
1 Episode
Leanne Vogel
1 Episode
Mark Bell
1 Episode
Mastin Kipp
1 Episode
Patrick McKeown
1 Episode
Shawn Stevenson
1 Episode
Steven Gundry
1 Episode
Steve Weatherford
1 Episode
Tom Bilyeu
1 Episode

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