Build Muscle, Live Long: The 2024 Longevity Protocol #372
Release Date: 01/17/2024
The Bodybuilding Diet That Rewires Your Brain #379
Muscle Intelligence
In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food. Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biology, and how a 12-week reset can unlock energy, focus, and long-term sustainability. Whether you’re looking to lean out, build muscle, or just stop being controlled by cravings, this...
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The 4 Resiliencies Every High-Performing Man Must Master #378
Muscle Intelligence
More Muscle Intelligence? Personalized Optimization - In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski shares the four essential pillars every high-performing man must master to unlock the limitless version of himself: Physical Capability, Mental Discipline, Stress Resilience, and Energy Optimization. Drawing from 25+ years of experience and the latest in genetic research, Ben breaks down how to align your training, mindset, and lifestyle with your unique biology, so you stop guessing and start transforming. Whether you're a hard-charging entrepreneur, dedicated father, or a man seeking...
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The New Operating System for Peak Performance #377
Muscle Intelligence
Ben Pakulski returns with the next evolution of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. In this episode, Ben introduces the Four Resiliency Model, a transformative framework developed through years of working with elite performers and ultra-high net worth clients. This isn’t about chasing goals, it’s about building a Lifestyle Operating System that makes growth automatic, predictable and sustainable. You’ll discover: • Why traditional goal-setting breaks down under pressure • The hidden patterns that keep high achievers stuck • How to build unshakeable physical, psychological,...
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Demystifying Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Health #376
Muscle Intelligence
The conversation around cholesterol has been clouded with misconceptions for years… Recently, however, a clearer narrative has emerged, shedding light on the importance of understanding cholesterol beyond the simplistic labels of "good" and "bad." In fact, cholesterol is absolutely vital for our body's functions. This often-victimized molecule plays a pivotal role in hormone production, bile acid synthesis, and cell membrane formation, highlighting its indispensable nature for our survival. Our latest Muscle Intelligence Podcast episode, "Demystifying Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Health,"...
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Why Brain Health is Important for Hormone Optimization with Dr. Mark Gordon #375
Muscle Intelligence
A number of men experience, at some point in their lives, the downstream effects of mild brain trauma (often unbeknownst to them). And despite the word “mild” evoking an image of a condition easily treated and managed, the effects are too often detrimental… But there’s also the potential for brain inflammation due to poor lifestyle choices - and correcting the underlying causes for this inflammation is imperative… Plus, this inflammation is a MAJOR contributing factor to hormonal imbalance, and it’s too often commonly addressed with a “band aid” solution of some sort. That’s...
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Mastering Performance, Nutrition, and Recovery with Gary Roberts #374
Muscle Intelligence
If you're a fan of professional hockey, you're likely familiar with the legendary Gary Roberts. With a career spanning over 20 years, including a Stanley Cup win, Gary's journey is nothing short of remarkable. After sustaining a severe injury and retiring, Roberts came back to play for 11 seasons - not only at a high level, but at maybe THE highest level he had ever played in his entire life. But his story doesn't end there. In today’s episode, I sat down with Gary to delve into his transition from player to coach, where he's been shaping incredible talents like Conor McDavid, widely...
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Nitric Oxide Benefits for Sexual Function, Cardiovascular Health & More with Dr. Nathan Bryan #373
Muscle Intelligence
Maybe you’ve learned a thing or two about nitric oxide over the years - particularly within the contexts of erectile function, or athletic performance… This gas plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, and is produced in ALL of our cells to facilitate the dilation of blood vessels. The dilation of these vessels is fundamental to the proper functioning of EVERY cell in our bodies. Whether you're aiming to enhance cognitive function, maintain a healthy heart, optimize muscle performance, or ensure the vitality of your intimate relationships, understanding and sustaining nitric oxide...
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Build Muscle, Live Long: The 2024 Longevity Protocol #372
Muscle Intelligence
A major focus for myself and the Muscle Intelligence team in 2024 is the fascinating realm of longevity - and how it intersects with muscle building. Longevity is a topic that has garnered tremendous interest in the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness… And admittedly, I was once a skeptic, questioning the vagueness and lack of substantial evidence surrounding longevity. However, my perspective has undergone a significant shift over the past year… I'm now genuinely excited about this field, driven by the increasing wealth of human data that has become available. Longevity isn't...
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Why Modern Men are Losing Their Testosterone with Dr. Jim Meehan #371
Muscle Intelligence
I am thrilled to share with you an insightful and inspiring conversation I recently had with Dr. Jim Meehan, a distinguished physician with a focus on male optimization... Over the course of his impressive 30-year career, Dr. Meehan has mastered the art of testosterone optimization, offering invaluable insights into becoming a better man. Dr. Meehan and I dive into the intricacies of masculinity, and shed light on the profound impact testosterone has on our lives. We explored a wide range of topics, from the importance of lifestyle interventions to enhance the effectiveness of...
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Best of 2023: High Performance and Longevity #370
Muscle Intelligence
I’ve recapped some of our top episodes from 2023 on high performance and longevity… You’ll hear from Dr. Rob Kominiarek on the BIG levers for nutrition, training, and hormone optimization to support your vitality as you age; Adam Bornstein on what it takes to be TRULY successful in any space… And high performance coach and mindset expert Dr. Alex Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top performers, what you can glean from them, AND how to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Plus, I’ve included a clip from Joel Greene about the REAL science behind intermittent fasting, and...
info_outlineA major focus for myself and the Muscle Intelligence team in 2024 is the fascinating realm of longevity - and how it intersects with muscle building.
Longevity is a topic that has garnered tremendous interest in the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness…
And admittedly, I was once a skeptic, questioning the vagueness and lack of substantial evidence surrounding longevity.
However, my perspective has undergone a significant shift over the past year…
I'm now genuinely excited about this field, driven by the increasing wealth of human data that has become available.
Longevity isn't just about extending life; it's about enhancing the quality of life, ensuring a robust and thriving 'health span.' Quality of life is paramount, and muscle building plays a crucial role in this journey.
In today’s episode, I delve into my personal longevity protocol, and explore how to support a vibrant and fulfilling life with everything from training, to fasting (or not fasting - depending on your unique needs), to biohacks.
You’ll learn the FULL program that my elite clients follow to optimize for longevity, the best 32 supplements to support an anti-aging regime, and my tried and tested tools for maintaining muscle even while clearing senescent (“zombie”) cells from your body.
Plus, I share my experience of whether the latest cutting edge bio-hacks are worth the cost.
Join the (free) Muscle Intelligence Community to access the complete Muscle Intelligence Longevity Supplement Protocol.
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