Dr. Tommy Wood, an expert in nutrition and brain health, joins the hosts to discuss the impact of nutrition on cognitive function, highlighting the importance of overall diet quality and specific nutrients. They delve into the benefits of intermittent fasting and explore the effects of alcohol on long-term brain health. The episode concludes with a discussion on Formula One races and the importance of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle on mental health.

Ashleigh Vanhouten, a leading authority on nutrient density of animal protein, discusses the benefits of the carnivore diet, the significance of specialized perspectives in the digital age, the importance of lean animal protein and organ meats in a well-rounded diet, finding balance in feeding kids, and the rise of strength training among women in fitness.

Dr. Mike Zourdos discusses the impact of exercise and strength training on brain health. They explore velocity-based training, cognitive function, and the role of BDNF in promoting neuron survival. The importance of preserving myelin thickness, investment in brain health and resistance training, and the concept of proximity to failure for muscle growth are also covered.

Dr. Eric Trexler, a pro natural bodybuilder with a PhD in Human Movement Science, discusses nutrition, exercise, and lifting weight to improve metabolism. Topics include the impact of weightlifting on metabolism, the relationship between caloric intake and resting metabolic rate, evolutionary constraints of energy expenditure, and the relationship between lifting weights and energy expenditure.

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, weight loss expert and doctor in naturopathic medicine, discusses behavior change, transformation, and regenerative medicine in the context of health and weight loss. They highlight the importance of mindset work, meal timing, nutrition, and sensory input in achieving success. The speaker also shares their personal journey of breaking their leg while skiing and the subsequent healing process using various treatments.

Dr. Erik Korem, former NFL sports scientist, discusses the importance of data tracking from wearables. Topics include interpreting stress and soreness, improving sleep habits, enhancing brain health, and challenges in understanding wearable data.

Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C. is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifter and founder of both Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO. Jordan currently works with teams, companies and individuals all over the world, lecturing, coaching and consulting on applied biomechanics, sports performance, and injury risk management. Understanding the needs of the individual, and the subsequent demands that a particular lifestyle imposes on each person, is the cornerstone on which his clinical practice is built and provides the guidance for him to provide the best care, to everyone.   Dr. Jordan Shallow on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Ben Pakulski, “The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building”, is widely considered the world’s best muscle expert and top authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration for high-achieving men over 40. Ben is the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of Mi40, the best selling brand that has helped millions of students, coaches and trainers transform their bodies and lives. As an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Ben competed in 23 shows from 2008-2016. He finished top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics Ohio for 6 consecutive years, placing 2nd in 2013. Ben reached the pinnacle of the bodybuilding world in 2012 and 2016, competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest and was considered one of the top 10 bodybuilders in the world for many years. After a 20-year bodybuilding career, Ben found his new passion and redirected his focus towards helping executives, pro-athletes and entrepreneurs look, feel and perform at their best. Ben now teaches his six pillars of a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular Body to men around the world, shifting the paradigm in the fitness industry towards the pursuit of integration of body, mind, and soul and the creation of a beautiful life. When not teaching or training, Ben spends his time at home or traveling with his two angels, Benjamin Zane and Presley Skye.   Ben Pakulski Website Ben Pakulski on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Ben Pakulski Muscle Intelligence Podcast Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Coach Bryan Boorstein joins the hosts to explore the importance of improving cardiovascular health, energy systems, and breathing for meatheads. They discuss the significance of cardio training, pursuing a bike race, reassessment periods, different types of cardio training, variability in VO2 max testing, and training for a 50-mile gravel race on a gravel bike.

Dr. Andy Galpin, a leading Human Performance scientist, discusses the future of high-tech solutions to elite performance. The podcast covers advancements in technology, rethinking sleep stages for performance optimization, measurement and evaluation of sleep quality, monitoring and analyzing human performance technologies, and the potential of running simulations to determine personalized training approaches.