Performance Mindset and Development for High-Achieving Leaders with Dr. Alex Auerbach #354
Release Date: 09/11/2023
The 10 Part Diagnostic Every Man Needs to Run in 2026
Muscle Intelligence
Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to and use code MUSCLE for 10% off The rules of body transformation have changed, and if you are still running a protocol from five years ago, you are already behind. In this episode, Ben Pakulski introduces Man 4.0, the precision-based evolution in how high-performing men approach their health. Ben walks through the complete 10-part diagnostic his team uses with clients, covering genetics, advanced blood work, gut health, sleep, stress resilience, VO2 max, strength, and body composition. He explains why stabilizing the system always comes...
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Stop Guessing Your Longevity Protocol After 40
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Last Call for The Warrior Monk Challenge A 21-day philosophy + fitness challenge with Ben Pakulski and Brian Johnson starting on May 1st, 2026. In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski introduces the next evolution of Muscle Intelligence: the Man 4.0 diagnostic framework for men over 40 who want longevity and body transformation without wasting time on random protocols. Ben walks through how he thinks about bloodwork, genetics, full-body imaging, brain health, metabolism testing, movement, sleep, and behavior change so you can stop guessing and start building a body that reflects your actual...
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Peptides, Mitochondria, and the Future of Longevity | Alex Kikel
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Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to for 10% off Alex Kikel has spent 14 years coaching the world's best athletes across the NFL, NBA, and NHL. In this episode, he sits down with Ben to reveal his most advanced tools that separate elite performers from everyone else at the cellular level. From the peptides keeping pro athletes unbreakable, to the reason your energy crashes every afternoon and the recovery tools most coaches have never heard of, this conversation goes places most podcasts never reach. If you are a high performer who trains hard, eats right, and still feels like...
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The 21 -Day Challenge That Will Complete the Man You're Building
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Join The Warrior Monk Challenge! A 21-day philosophy + fitness challenge with Ben Pakulski and Brian Johnson. Ben Pakulski steps away from peptides and programming to share the philosophy that changed his life. Drawing on Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, he opens up about the mindset shift that carried him through Olympia prep and redirected his family's legacy. This episode goes deeper than physical performance. It is about the gap between stimulus and response, the difference between information and insight, and why the body is only one piece of what it means to...
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The Warrior Monk Framework for High Performers
Muscle Intelligence
Join Brian and Me in the Warrior Monk Challenge starting May 1st: What if the key to peak performance wasn't another supplement or training protocol, but wisdom? Ben sits down with philosopher, author, and founder of Philosopher's Notes, Brian Johnson, for one of the most thought-provoking conversations in Muscle Intelligence history. They cover attention mastery, the ancient Greek blueprint for a great life, the warrior-monk duality every high-performing man needs, and the 30-day Warrior Monk Challenge they've built together to transform your body and mind. If you've ever felt pulled...
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7 Reasons Your Hard Training Isn't Building Any Muscle
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Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to and use code MUSCLE for 10% off Curious about the REM and Boost patches Ben is testing? Head to to try them out Join The #1 Online Community for Men Over 35 to Transform Their Bodies and Reclaim Their Vitality. Most people are working hard in the gym and getting it wrong. In this episode, Ben Pakulski breaks down the real building block of muscle growth, and it starts with a single inch of a rep. Ben reveals why counting reps is one of the biggest mistakes in training, how to maximize tension in the exact range that matters...
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Matt Jordan: What Every Athlete Gets Wrong About Power
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Get precision-dosed nootropics at: https://www.Troscriptions.com/muscle What if everything you think you know about injury and recovery is wrong? Ben Pakulski sits down with world-class sports scientist Matt Jordan to unpack the real science behind power, injury risk, and staying athletic after 40. They cover eccentric training, why braking force is the most overlooked quality in human performance, and what an NHL player's three-year comeback taught them about precision load management. If you train hard and want to stay that way, this conversation will change how you think about your...
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What 20 Years of Peptide Use Taught Me (Most Experts Won't Say This)
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Want the FULL deep dive on peptides? Join my exclusive peptide webinar and get the complete 2026 Peptide Reference Guide Peptides are the future of healthcare — but what no one is telling you could be putting your health at risk. In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski breaks down the entire 2026 peptide landscape, including the FDA status of 19 commonly used peptides, RFK Jr.'s recent announcement on Joe Rogan about reclassifying some common peptides, and why buying research-grade peptides from China could expose you to dangerous toxins hidden in that "99% pure"...
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Nir Eyal | The Mental Shift That Eliminates the Need for Willpower
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Register for my Peptides Masterclass Webinar: Why do so many people know exactly what to do… yet still fail to do it? In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with bestselling author and behavioral expert Nir Eyal to explore the hidden psychology behind motivation, distraction, and long-term behavior change. Nir reveals why knowledge alone doesn’t create transformation and how our beliefs shape what we see, feel, and ultimately do. Together, they dive deep into the “motivation triangle,” the power of identity, why most people quit too early,...
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AI, Preventative Healthcare & Longevity Testing
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Get $300 off your Prenuvo MRI: What if a single scan could detect cancer, aneurysms, fatty liver, and early brain degeneration, before you feel a single symptom? In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, the most advanced full-body MRI screening company in the world. They break down exactly what this revolutionary scan reveals about your organs, your brain, your joints, and your biological age and why 1 in 25 people walk in completely unaware of a potentially life-threatening condition. If you're a high-performing man over 40 who's...
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I'm continually fascinated by those high-achieving individuals who start where everyone else begins - the thought leaders and brave souls who are truly pushing the boundaries of human potential...
So, I sought out a man who has had the privilege to work with many of these high performers, and who has decoded the precise mindset, environment, and skills that dictate peak performance...
Performance psychologist and coach Dr. Alex Auerbach joins me today on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. He's worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 500 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups.
Dr. Auerbach helps the best athletes and high performers in the world perform at their peak, by leveraging their unfair advantage.
This brilliant interview will teach you how to curate your environment to support your goals, the steps for self regulation that breed discipline, and how to ultimately develop growth mindset where it's needed most.
Don't forget to grab the implementation guide for this one at muscleintelligence.com/learn
You'll learn:
- How to Curate your Environment for Peak Performance
- The Psychological Skills MOST Important for High Achievers
- How to Shape a Growth Mindset for Yourself and Others
- The Concept of Self Regulation to Boost Success
- The #1 Key to Unlock your Highest Potential
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