Dr. Jordan Shallow and Killian Hamilton recently visited me at Mi40 gym in Tampa to interview me for their podcast RX'd Radio. The conversation was so enjoyable, that I wanted to share it with you all. Dr. Jordan Shallow is someone I essentially consider my brother, and so we get deep in this conversation about vice and virtue to which Killian brought a great perspective.  If you haven't yet, please check out these two gents and what they're doing over at PreScript - two of the smartest guys in the fitness industry right now, so I know you'll enjoy their content! To find out more:  Dr. Jordan Shallow http://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Killian Hamilton http://www.instagram.com/killian.hamilton/ PreScript http://www.pre-script.com/ RX'd Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rxd-radio/ Thank you our sponsor BUBS Naturals for their continued support and for providing YOU with an amazing 20% discount with code MUSCLE on ALL of their products! I personally use their MCT and collagen every morning in my coffee, but they've also just recently release a new Fountain of Youth Collagen Protein, with added Vitamin C and Biotin.  Head over to BUBS Naturals now, use the code MUSCLE for 20% off and enjoy their amazingly creamy products!!   

Alex Hormozi joins me on today's podcast to talk about business. As a struggling gym owner, Alex went into educating himself and experimenting on how to fix the problems that kept him from success. As a result, he's created a system to help other struggling gym owners and personal trainers thrive in their business. Gym Launch, founded in 2017, has grown to 24M/year and has served over 3,000+ gyms in 3 years.  This conversation is extremely valuable not only if you run your own business - whether it be a training facility or you are a personal trainer - but really for anyone working with clients. The buy-in, relationship and expectations you set with your clients is everything, and Alex shares amazing tools and tactics to achieve just that.  To find out more about Alex Hormozi, visit  Gym Launch Secrets YouTube Apple Podcasts And to buy his book, head over to www.alexsbook.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please share it with someone you love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you to our sponsor Real Mushrooms for supporting our podcast and for bringing you the best quality organic mushroom extracts on the market. Real Mushrooms emphasizes the REAL, because many so-called “mushroom” products on the market don’t contain mushrooms. To learn more, please visit Real Mushrooms . Code BEN at checkout gets you 30% off your first purchase, and code MUSCLE 20% off for returning customers.

Recently, I sat down in Colorado with my friend and mentor Tom Purvis, someone who has changed my thought process and taught me more than anyone else when it comes to exercise. In this conversation, you get a taste of the brilliant mind that is Tom Purvis as we talk about breathing mechanics, client assessment, prescribing vs continuously analysing and forces. If you can, I'd recommend watching this conversation on YouTube.  Head over to Tom's website www.exerciseprofessional.com to learn more.  If you enjoyed today's episode, please share it with someone you love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.    Thank you to our sponsor BLUBlox - get 15% off with the code MUSCLE. BLUBlox make stylish glasses with specialised BluLite lens filters, which reduce the harmful high energy artificial blue light emitted by digital devices across the entire blue light spectrum. This can help reduce eye strain and sleep disorders. They have day-time and night-time versions and offer free world-wide shipping. Check out BLUBlox and use code MUSCLE to get 15% off.

Which virtues does bodybuilding instill in those pursuing a better physique? Is it superficial, the exterior only? Or is there much more to the sport of bodybuilding, that transcends into all aspects of your life? That's what I'd like to explore with you on today's episode- the virtues training hard for over 20 years has taught me and what it can teach you. Let's look under the surface, dig a little deeper and be grateful for the abundance of lessons in this sport.  Today's sponsor is Bubs Naturals - a company we absolutely love working with, seeing that they not only have the creamiest MCT powder and collagen - which you know goes in my morning coffee every day, but Bubs gives back to charity with every purchase.  Head over to Bubs Naturals and try their products - we know you'll love them! Use code MUSCLE for 20% off! If you enjoyed today's episode, please share it with someone you love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex - the leading supplier of organic mushroom extract ingredients to supplement companies – joins me on today’s podcast to talk about – you guessed it – all things mushrooms. Jeff was one of the first to bring organic mushroom extracts to the North American marketand has over 40 years of mushroom growing experience. We talk about medicinal mushrooms, how they’re proven to work and which to choose, plus some experiences on special mushrooms. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with someone you love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you to our sponsor Real Mushrooms , started by Jeff’s son Skye, for supporting our podcast and for bringing you the best quality organic mushroom extracts on the market. Real Mushrooms emphasizes the REAL, because many so-called “mushroom” products on the market don’t contain mushrooms. To learn more, please visit Real Mushrooms . Code BEN at checkout gets you 30% off your first purchase, and code MUSCLE 20% off for returning customers. Find out more about Jeff Chilton and Real Mushrooms here: NammexReal Mushrooms www.instagram.com/real_mushrooms/   Time stamps: [00:38] Today’s guest Jeff Chilton [01:23] Show sponsor Real Mushrooms www.realmuschrooms.com/ben [02:46] How mushrooms can boost your immunity [04:55] Ben’s mushroom stack [05:40] The effects and benefits of Reishi Mushrooms [06:50] Triterpenoid compounds in Reishi           [08:15] Taste the quality of your Reishi [09:00] The new research on triterpenoids          [10:42] How location changes mushroom DNA [12:35] The aim with growing and selling mushrooms [13:45] The cross-over between mushroom extracts and CBD [16:53] The future in synergy between mushroom and Cannabis [19:00] Details on compound L-ergothioneine [20:00] Why you should put mushrooms into your diet [21:10] The key to beta-glucans [22:20] The difference between medicinal and non-medicinal mushrooms [24:20] Receptor sites for beta-glucans [26:35] Why analysis is so important [27:15] Check the label [27:40] Details on Turkey Tail [30:20] Is chaga really a mushroom? [32:40] Why chaga has been over-hyped [34:45] How Jeff Chilton started learning about mushrooms [37:20] Psilocybin mushrooms [38:45] The most highly cultivated mushroom in the world [39:38] Jeff’s exploration of different mushrooms [41:16] Jeff’s experience in Mexico [42:50] Environmental effects on growing mushrooms [46:15] Healing properties of mushrooms [47:10] Mushrooms in the grocery story [50:05] How to cook mushrooms [51:41] Growing mushrooms at home [53:50] Cordyceps mushrooms [56:00] Performance enhancement [57:50] The problem with mushroom products on the market [01:03:00] The benefits of Lion’s Mane [01:05:20] Fungal mycelium [01:14:00] Where to find out more about Jeff’s work

Friend of the show and well-known figure in the fitness industry, Mark Bell joins Ben on today's episode to speak about success, momentum, training and family. This is a great conversation between two successful former professional athletes who have taken the lessons they learnt in the gym and applied them to their life.  Mark Bell is the owner of Super Training Gym, CEO of Mark Bell Sling Shot and host of The Mark Bell Power Project.  Super Training Products LLC www.MarkBellSlingShot.com   Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell/ https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject/ https://www.instagram.com/mbslingshot/ Thank you to our amazing sponsor HLTH Code.  HLTH Code was formulated by a friend of the show, Dr. Ben Bikman. He created this meal-replacement shake called HLTH Code Complete Meal because he literally couldn’t recommend another product for people to take. With its unique formulation and only 4g of carbohydrates per serving, this shake doesn't cause an insulin reaction, making it the perfect and healthy shake on the go. Check it out at www.gethlth.com and use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off.   If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.      Timestamps [01:02] - Today’s guest Mark Bell [02:19] - Episode sponsor HLTHcode MUSCLE10 [04:27] - How Mark is dealing with the loss of his mother [07:38] - Weathering the storm [09:18] - Being prepared for life [11:13] - The power of self-belief [14:25] - The story you tell yourself [16:30] - The story of Mark Bell [18:45] - Knowing who you are is knowing who you’re not [19:25] - Leveling up [19:50] - Mark’s mentor Louis Simmons [20:25] - Mark’s friend Stan Efferding [21:40] - Having an even mind & skill acquisition [24:10] - Crossing the t-s and dotting the i-s [28:00] - Having mentors [30:00] - Are you all in? [32:10] - Brand certified in bodybuilding [34:53] - Levels of experience [40:35] - Ben’s best training partner [41:50] - Cheat reps [43:50] - Mark’s goals [44:43] - Lat training [46:50] - Who introduced Mark to Stoicism [49:20] - Lessons learnt in the gym [53:48] - What led Mark to stoicism [55:25] - How Mark learns new things [57:00] - From learning disability to entrepreneur [01:12:00] - The power of interest [01:13:00] - Ben and Mark’s approach to parenting [01:20:30] - Getting over the initial struggle [01:26:00] - A simple yet powerful framework for your family

Lisa Wimberger, founder of the NeuroSculpting Institute, is on a mission to help individuals find healthy ways to navigate the great unknown of emotional and mental confusion and stress. She joins Ben on this episode to tell her journey of studying the nervous system and finding strategies of dealing with her own life-threatening trauma - a journey that led her to develop NeuroSculpting®. NeuroSculpting® is a 5-step meditation process that can strategically help an individual release the grip of old patterns and entrain their brain to creating new and more supportive patterns, habits, and behaviors. Lisa has seen amazing results in her client’s wellbeing with this more active and involved meditation practice and if you struggle with listening to your body and meditating, this episode will give you tools to approach your meditation practice differently and succeed. After all – Breathe. Walk. Meditate.   Find out more about NeuroSculpting: Digital Meditation App: https://neuropraxis.com use the coupon code Bpakfitness at checkout to receive 1 month for free Website: https://neurosculptinginstitute.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/neurosculpting.institute/     Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.    Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Real Mushrooms. Real mushrooms are the highest quality mushroom extracts we can find. They are 100% mushroom certified organic. They have no added fillers or grains, and they are third party tested multiple times. You can add their mushroom extract powders to things like coffee, tea, smoothies, or oatmeal, or they also have capsules. Ben uses Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane organic mushroom powder in his Intelligence Coffee every morning, and he uses the Cordyceps-M mushroom capsules for improved focus and cognitive performance.  Please visit https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben Code BEN gets you 30% off for first time buyers Code MUSCLE gets you 20% off all other orders   Timestamps [01:22] – Today’s guest [03:33] – Our sponsor Real Mushrooms https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben [05:40] – What is NeuroSculpting? [07:25] – How we store trauma [08:08] – Lisa’s previous meditation experience [09:00] – Mind patterns and un-fixed states [10:50] – Listen to the body [11:45] – The body keeps the score [12:50] – The problem with botox and fillers [13:20] – Separating the body and mind states [13:40] – Lisa’s story [15:00] – Seizures [16:30] – Hypervigilant response [18:00] – Studying the brain [19:00] – The creation of NeuroSculpting [22:05] – Lisa’s mission [23:45] – How to start the process [26:00] – Meditation based on your concept [27:40] – The five steps of NeuroSculpting        [30:25] – Identify safety [34:20] – Two-step induction [35:00] – New patterns and new mind-states [41:40] – Anchoring and naming [45:00] – Linking with a well-rounded approach [46:30] – What can NeuroSculpting help with? [49:30] – We create our reality from the inside out [50:30] – Changing belief systems [54:20] – Lisa’s daily practice for positive vibrations [56:00] – Lisa’s work in the Institute [57:30] – The purpose of shaking [59:00] – Vagal toning [01:01:00] – Ben’s experience with his kids [01:02:10] – Find out more about Lisa here!

In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz - a dentist and naturopath from Germany, who is a pioneer and leader in the field of biological dentistry and ceramic implants. Dr. Dome - as he is also known - is on a mission to educate and start the conversation on how your oral health impacts your entire body and overall wellbeing. This conversation is filled with incredible information on why teeth are considered organs, what cavities are and how to avoid getting them, implantology with bio-identical materials vs. metals, the process of mercury removal and toxicity, how your mouth microbiome affects your gut microbiome and so much more. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is the President of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology (ISMI) and lectures word-wide on his holistic approach of odontology. Alongside his father, he runs the Centre for Biological Dentistry and Implantology in Tuebingen, Germany. Pick up Dr. Dominik's book to learn more: It's All In Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness. Follow Dr. Dome on IG @drdome1 for lots of educational content.  If you find this conversation valuable, please share it with someone you love so they can benefit from this information. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us. To get in touch with us, leave us a comment on Youtube or Instagram.    Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor BLUBlox - get 15% off with the code MUSCLE. BLUBlox make stylish glasses with specialised BluLite lens filters, which reduce the harmful high energy artificial blue light emitted by digital devices across the entire blue light spectrum. This can help reduce eye strain and sleep disorders. They have day-time and night-time versions and offer free world-wide shipping. Check out BLUBlox and use code MUSCLE to get 15% off.   ⏱Timestamps [00:33] – Today’s guest Dr. Dominik Nischwitz [1:08] – Our sponsor is BLUBlox – use code MUSCLE for 15% off [3:00] – The problem with traditional dentistry [4:10] – Leaky gums and your oral microbiome [5:46] – Dental restorations and their impact on your system [6:25] – Amalgam fillings and mercury toxicity [7:57] – What not to do with your amalgam fillings [8:58] – What mercury does in your teeth and your body [10:00] – Cellphones and mercury fillings [10:35] – Alternative filling materials [11:43] – The process of removing amalgam fillings [13:57] – Root canals = dead teeth [14:18] – Your teeth are connected to your brain [15:54] – The reason for chronic inflammation in your body [16:58] – Can teeth re-grow? [19:25] – The cause of tooth decay [20:35] – Findings of Weston Price [21:58] – Wisdom teeth and braces [22:30] – Dr. Dominik’s mission [23:30] – How to help your kids avoid the same problems [27:28] – Teeth are the mirror for your health [28:19] – Meridian chart of teeth-organ connection [29:15] – Breast cancer and root canals [30:30] – Cavitations [34:15] – Process of becoming a patient at Dr. Nischwitz clinic [35:35] – Education on this new form of dentistry [37:21] – Gum disease [39:17] – Flossing [40:51] – How your teeth can affect your ability to contract muscle [43:30] – Dr. Dome’s bone healing protocol [45:30] – Nutritional advice on bone healing [48:20] – Lasting impact and lifestyle changes [50:21] – How your bite impacts your posture [53:03] – Dr. Dome’s book – and contact information [54:00] – Education for dentists [55:20] – Dr. Dome’s mission [56:10] – Biological dentistry in the US

Dawson Church, PhD, joins us in today's episode to talk about how utilising the energy flows in your body can help heal trauma, beat degenerative illnesses and cancer, increase productivity,  up-regulate gene expressions and build character traits. He is a wealth of knowledge who has changed his own life and that of thousands of others popularising EFT techniques and meditation.  He has conducted dozens of clinical trials and his work with The National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH) has seen over 21.000 veterans improve their PTSD symptoms. If you know a veteran who is suffering, please refer them to the Veterans Stress Project. Dr. Church is the author of 3 best-selling books on the topics of Epigenetics, Manifestation and Neuroplasticity - all of which I know you're going to love: The Genie in your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy Please visit his website to download your EFT Mini-Manual and learn about EcoMeditation to boost your immunity. And if you've read his books, which I highly recommend you do, please don't forget to leave him a review on amazon. Thank you to our sponsor HLTH Code.  HLTH Code was formulated by a friend of the show, Dr. Ben Bikman. He created this meal-replacement shake called HLTH Code Complete Meal because he literally couldn’t recommend another product for people to take. Check it out at www.gethlth.com and use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off!    Mentions: Jessica Howard – EFT for Sports Performance  Bruce Lipton – The Biology of Belief  Roger Callahan – The 5 Minute Phobia Cure  Heart Math – Quick Coherence Technique  Beth Misner – Healing Can Be Easy  Peter H. Diamandis - Abundance    Timestamps: [00:16] – Today’s guest Dr. Dawson Church [1:49] – Today’s sponsor is HLTH Code use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off [4:00] – Many professional athletes experience emotional issues [5:00] – Psychological trauma is wide-spread [5:40] – Story of a 4x US national champion [6:15] – No congruence between the external persona and internal experience [7:03] – Energy Psychology [8:12] – Approaches to dealing with trauma [9:40] – Top-down approach vs inner directed approach [10:56] – How emotions manifest in your brain [12:15] – Story of a billionaire [13:35] – Mackenzie study of high performers [14:37] – Meditation and the increase in productivity [16:04] – The Awaken Mind brain wave pattern [17:15] – The Genie in your Genes [17:50] – You don’t have the time not to mediate [18:23] – The epigenetics of cognizance [21:36] – How energy therapy changes your gene expression [23:30] – Helping veterans overcome trauma [24:41] – The creator of the EFT Technique [25:20] – Transcendental Meditation vs EFT [26:35] – Clinical trial of change in obese women using EFT [27:45] – Story or a veteran overcoming PTSD [28:50] – Tools to use for mindfulness [29:25] – Ancient tradition of the body’s energy meridians [32:00] – Beating cancer using energy interventions [34:40] – Mind to Matter [35:30] – The roles of your brain waves [40:00] – Chronological vs biological age [41:20] – The story behind Bliss Brain [44:20] – The best meditation practices [48:50] – What is your commitment to yourself? [50:10] – Dr. Dawson’s personal meditation practice [54:18] – What Ben sees in the bodybuilding industry [55:50] – Associating pleasure with new habits [58:10] – Dr. Dawson’s mission [1:00:00] – Focusing on longevity [1:06:00] – Visit www.dawsongift.com to learn more about EFT

In today's Q&A episode, Ben gives you the details on how he is approaching his 12-week transformation and the aspects you should consider when attempting a transformation - whether it be with a client or for yourself. He covers topics such as the importance of aerobic fitness, his personal daily walking and breathing practice, his nutritional approach and top 10 supplements, the trilogy of a good training program and why 100% commitment in necessary to achieve excellence. Ever wondered how to select exercises that are right for YOUR body? The mission of the Muscle Intelligence brand is to give you the knowledge to train YOUR body the right way – not the way you see someone else doing it and today, Ben walks you through what to consider when it comes to selecting exercises. And finally – in order to achieve a transformation, you need to get clear on your values. Ben shares his top 4 values and how they play a role in his day-to-day decision making.   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts and if you'd like to submit a question for the next Q&A, send us a DM on instagram @muscleintelligencepodcast   Sponsor Thank you to our sponsors Bioptimizers. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. If you’re struggling with getting enough deep sleep, cravings, slow metabolism, anxiety and stress, you may be deficient in magnesium. 80% of the population is deficient in magnesium and while many products on the market either contain synthetic forms or 1-2 forms of magnesium, your body needs ALL 7 FORMS of this essential sleep mineral. Check out Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough http://www.bioptimizers.com/muscle10 - this magnesium before bed helps you relax and wake up refreshed and energized. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order.   Mentions Podcast with Sally K. Norton on Oxalates Podcast with Anya Fernald, CEO of Belcampo Podcast with Dr. John Demartini   Nutrion and Supplements Olive Oil - Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Electrolytes - Redmon Real Salt use code INTELLIGENCE for 15% off Fish - Wild Alaskan Seafood Box use code BEN for $25 off your first order Billings Seafood Guys Meat - Belcampo use code BPAK10 for 10% off Supplements - Bioptimizers use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off   ⏱Timestamps [00:19] – Today’s Topics [01:20] – Ben’s target and objective with a transformation [02:00] – The goal of a sustainable transformation [02:22] – Ben’s approach for his own 12-week transformation [03:00] – Stress and Recovery [03:55] – 360° approach to health – the 6 pillars of a lean, healthy and muscular body [04:50] – Aerobic Fitness – daily morning walk [07:15] – Functional Movements – walking and breathing [07:44] – Ben’s focus on an intentional walking and breathing practice. [08:36] – Diaphragmatic breathing [09:27] – Dieting – the first 4 weeks [10:55] – Protein intake [11:32] – Vegetables at every meal [12:01] – Minimising inflammation [13:58] – Anti-inflammatory foods [16:52] – Ben’s top 10 supplements [19:20] – How mobility plays a big role in building muscle. [20:36] – Trilogy in training [21:32] – Ben’s training split [22:00] – Diet considerations for your transformation [22:23] – 100% commitment – or nothing [23:12] – Exercise selection [24:07] – What are you capable of doing? [25:18] – Training with intelligence [26:45] – How to set up for your body. [27:52] – Mindfulness in order to thrive [30:03] – Stability [30:38] – What to do next time you step into the gym. [32:08] – How to look at exercise selection. [34:10] – The 4 Hubs of Stability [35:00] – What are your values? Ben shares his top 4 values. [38:51] – Today’s Sponsor – Bioptimizers