The Power of Mindset: Exploring Placebo and Nocebo Effects

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11)

• The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43)

• The power of the placebo effect. (28:26)

• I want to believe. (34:37)

• The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24)

• Are you retired? (39:38)

• Baby AI. (45:54)

• Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31)

• The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19)

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People Mentioned

• Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram

• Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram