Muscle Intelligence

Is it possible to live a healthy life eating only meat?  Dr. Paul Saladino makes a very strong argument in support of the Carnivore Diet in today's episode.  Dr. Saladino brings a mass of studies to back up the argument that humans run optimally eating only animal products.  But... there is a catch... in order to balance all of your required nutrients you must consume what he refers to as nose to tail, eating from many parts of the animal including organ meat, ligaments, tendons and even bone.  Let us know what you think of this paradigm challenging episode! Part 2 comes your way on Monday!   Time Stamps His case for the carnivore diet. [1:44] Objectively, what has he seen his blood markers do while on the diet? [3:29] How much protein does he eat on a daily basis? What do his meals consist of? [6:30] Where is he sourcing most his meat from? [10:55] How do you start to incorporate eating ‘nose to tail’? [13:50] Does he believe the carnivore diet is something most people would benefit from? [16:05] Would he prescribe this diet to people who are predisposed to health conditions? Plus, the misconception behind saturated fats. [20:30] Can you be an optimized human being on a carnivorous diet? [28:17] What is the counter argument that plants are good for us? How plants have developed ‘plant toxins’. [34:29] Featured Guest Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) • Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@MdSaladino) · Twitter Website YouTube Email – paulsaladinomd@gmail.com Paul Saladino MD on Patreon Related Links/Products Mentioned Human Performance Outliers Podcast: Episode 50: Dr. Jason Fung Savory Institute Ranchers Sing The Praises Of Mob Grazing of Cattle | Beef Magazine The Boulder Carnivore Conference Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Book by Yuval Noah Harari Stan Efferding's The Vertical Diet Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners Dietary pesticides (99.99% all natural). No effect of 600 grams fruit and vegetables per day on oxidative DNA damage and repair in healthy nonsmokers. Effects of High Consumption of Vegetables on Clinical, Immunological, and Antioxidant Markers in Subjects at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Increasing the vegetable intake dose is associated with a rise in plasma carotenoids without modifying oxidative stress or inflammation in overweight or obese postmenopausal women. Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 186 - Layne Norton vs Paul Saladino A High-Fiber Diet Does Not Protect Against Asymptomatic Diverticulosis Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms Dietary Fiber and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Adenoma in Women Lack of Effect of a High-Fiber Cereal Supplement on the Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomas Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies. Carnivore Diet - Ben Greenfield Fitness KetoCon - The Science and Stories of Keto People Mentioned Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) • Instagram Jason Fung (@drjasonfung) • Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) • Instagram Savory Institute (@savoryinstitute) • Instagram Thomas Dayspring (@Drlipid) · Twitter Dave Feldman (@DaveKeto) | Twitter Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) • Instagram Bruce N. Ames, Ph.D. Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) • Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) • Instagram rich roll (@richroll) • Instagram

Alicia Gowans has faced her fair share of adversity on her way to the top.  Before she won even her first pro show, let alone title, Alicia dealt with a severe back injury that still plagues her to this day.  Alicia has over come unimaginable obstacles on her way to her 2 championships and has used those experiences to create one of the best teams in the world.  In this episode we dive into the mental fortitude Alicia developed while training with chronic pain, the necessity of celebrating the journey as well as the wins, and how she has found physical relief in confronting her emotional barriers.   Time Stamps The evolution of her fitness journey and the importance of being a GOOD person. (0:41) Being client centric and taking people down the path of their own discovery. (6:34) How do we bring ‘joy’ into our lives? The practice of plugging out of the matrix. (9:27) Challenging one’s mental barriers and celebrating the wins. (13:47) She opens up about her devastating back injury and challenging the path of least resistance. (19:54) “Peeling” the banana back and her self-healing journey back to health. (32:36) How did she create of the practice of responding rather than reacting? (43:38) The practice of focusing on the inner game before the outer game. Why we should all be our own superhero. [46:27] What is next for her? [51:17] Featured Guest Alicia Gowans WBFF Pro (@aliciagowans_wbffpro) • Instagram Ally's Angels & Alphas Related Links/Products Mentioned Pre-Script The Competitive Edge - Fitness Uncensored People Mentioned Dr Joe Dispenza (@DrJoeDispenza) · Twitter Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram

Joining us today is one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the world!  Joel Jamieson has trained elite MMA fighters, Navy SEALS, and worked for some of the largest fitness brands in the world.  Joel was a pioneer in using HRV to evaluate training and recovery in his athletes and over the past several years has worked on developing tech that gives the average person access to this advanced analysis.  In this episode Joel walks us through evaluating your recovery based on HRV, explains the energy production systems behind HRV and how you can start improving your HRV.   Here are 5 ways I’m helping 100,000+ people build a body they love right now.   Mi40 Foundation - 4X gains for 40 days. Over 100,000 copies sold and once the nr. 1 training program on the Internet - no joke. Start here if you’re new to Intelligent training.   Mi40 Xtreme v2.0 - The best workout of your life. University-backed protocol adds 13lbs more muscle over “mainstream” training. Study 1. Study 2. Real life results. The first and only CEP training program on the Internet.   The Incredible Bulk - My personal training and nutrition protocol for gaining muscle all year long without getting fat. Used by my clients to add up to 14 lbs of new muscle in 4 weeks, or even 30lbs in 12 weeks.   (NEW) Hypertrophy Execution Mastery - The first and only online masterclass showing you how to train for YOUR body mechanics (rather than against it). Avoid pains and injuries. Fix lagging muscles. 1000+ customers, 100+ testimonials. Free 4-month trial of Mi40 Nation worth $228 included.   Mi40 Nation - the all-inclusive membership for those who #demandexcellence. Join 40,000+ members who are taking a holistic approach to building a body they love.   ****   Have a Mi40 story to share?   Transformations, big and small. Inside and out. I want to know all about how Mi40 has impacted your life.   Email support@benpakulski.com with all the saucy details, plot twists, numbers, and photos.   By sending us your Mi40 stories, you agree to help us promote the Muscle Intelligence movement.   And to let us use your stories publicly to show the world how we #demandexcellence.   **** Time Stamps What is he currently excited about? [4:16] What type of athletes does he find benefit most from guiding their training with these heart rate zones? [8:10] An overview of HRV (heart rate variability) and its impact on balancing the two halves of the autonomic nervous system. [10:08] How HRV is impacting energy systems and how are those energy systems impacting how we are training? [15:25] How does Morpheus start to dictate the volume of aerobic training? At what point does it become a negative thing? [17:20] Can one use HRV to determine and decipher how they should be training? [19:29] How does he use HRV to determine his athlete’s nutrition? [24:35] Why there are only so many calories your body can burn in a given day. [27:45] What are some of his top parasympathetic interventions? [30:36] Does he have any practices that he advocates to his athletes? [35:06] How much does he manipulate intra-workout variables in regards to nutrition? [38:17] The argument against IIFYM (if it fits your macros). [41:40] His universal macro profile approach. [46:18] Any particular foods that he gravitates to increase performance? [47:20] Does he give his athlete’s any strategies in regards to their psychological well-being and mindset? [48:56] How does he eat on a daily basis? [50:35] Does he have any interventions to improve sleep? [51:35] What supplements does he recommend or take? [55:48] How 1/3 people are going to die from cardiovascular disease and the important steps to take NOW to combat this. [59:00] Featured Guest Joel Jamieson (@coachjoeljamieson) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Morpheus Home Metabolic theory of ecology - Wikipedia ALL GAIN, NO PAIN: The Over-40 Man's Comeback Guide to Rebuild Your Body After Pain, Injury, or Physical Therapy – Book by Bill Hartman Neuroimmunology Helix Sleep: Helix | Mattresses Designed For Every Body

Joining us today is Dr. Laszlo Boros one of the founders of the Center for Deuterium Depletion. Dr. Boros started his career in cancer research in the early 90's and has been obsessed with treating chronic disease ever since.  In this episode we dive into the little known contributor to chronic disease, heavy hydrogen aka deuterium.  Dr. Boros' research is showing both how prevalent and how dangerous this molecule is.  Enjoy! Time Stamps What is deuterium and what does it do in the body? [2:26] Does he think deuterium prevalence in the environment has always been at the same level or is this something that is occurring to a greater degree as a result of pollution? [6:42] How does it enter the food cycle? [8:42] How do our cells break down deuterium? What happens in our body with high deuterium levels? [11:50] Has his center started to detect a correlation between elevations of deuterium levels in the prevalence of cancer growth? [16:50] Is the general correlation with cancer increase the higher your deuterium levels go? [20:06] Why all diseases benefit from deuterium depletion. [22:28] Is there any negative effect from having too little deuterium? [23:44] How does he feel fasting is contributing to deuterium levels? [26:39] Would there be any benefit to increasing deuterium if your objective is growth? [27:28] What foods would he advocate eating the most of? [30:46] Is there anything else he does on a day to day basis to optimize deuterium levels? [33:15] Why you should listen to your body before you listen to any doctor. [35:55] What is his center doing now to allow us to test our own deuterium levels? [37:38] Does he feel like certain populations are more predisposed to having elevated levels of deuterium or this is a human species problem? [39:02] What is his center studying right now with respect to deuterium and improving health? [41:41] What sort of success rate are they seeing with someone who has cancer depleting deuterium and is actually seeing a benefit? [44:05] Has he seen any correlation between environmental exposures and deuterium levels that have impacted deuterium? Featured Guest The Center for Deuterium Depletion - Test, Track, and Improve Your Health Related Links/Products Mentioned Deuterium content of water increases depression susceptibility: the potential role of a serotonin-related mechanism. Basic Introduction to Metabolic Mitochondrial Therapy - Dr. Mercola Quest Nutrition: Protein Bars, Protein Powders, Protein Chips

We had the amazing opportunity to catch up with the one and only Dr. Mike T. Nelson at the Arnold this year!  Dr. Nelson was one of our highest downloaded episodes last year when we talked about metabolic flexibility during our nutrition deep dive.  This time we brought him back to dive into another area of passion for Mike, the autonomic nervous system.     Time Stamps How did he get into studying HRV, metabolic flexibility and the autonomic nervous system? [3:15] What is an example of someone who is starting to lose their heart rate variability? [11:03] What are some of the implications, short term, as far as performance and stress? [13:02] What are some of the most obvious implications of improved HRV? [17:30] Does he have some progressive strategies that he implements to train people to be able to push their sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system higher? [20:46] In his studies, what did he learn about the autonomic nervous system from his subjects? [26:16] How does HRV influence someone’s training? What training they should be doing? [32:26] Tips to balance lifestyle stressors with training. [37:06] Why your perception is EVERYTHING on how things impact you. [42:46] Does he change nutritional interventions based on their HRV levels? [47:46] If someone has high sympathetic stress and low HRV, can we deduce that cortisol will always be high? [53:50] Does he have any supplemental interventions to manage cortisol and stress? [56:43] How fitness is a culture of extremes. [1:02:55] What has he seen fasting do to HRV? [1:09:42] Does he think that HRV is correlated with body composition? [1:12:38] How much are estrogen and testosterone playing into HRV? [1:13:45] What else SHOULD the listener know about the autonomic nervous system? [1:15:46] Has he done any digging into the correlation of capnography and the autonomic nervous system? [1:21:42] Featured Guest Dr. Mike T Nelson (@drmiketnelson) • Instagram Website Flex Diet Related Links/Products Mentioned Muscle Expert Podcast 126-Metabolic Flexibility, Training Nutrition with Dr. Mike Nelson Metabolic Flexibility | T Nation What To Do When You're Overtrained - Ben Greenfield Fitness Oura Ring: the most accurate sleep and activity tracker Cardiovascular and ride time-to-exhaustion effects of an energy drink Muscle Expert Podcast 120- Dr. Rick Hanson- Finding Buddha’s Brain Cold Water Immersion Enhanced Athletes’ Wellness and 10-m Short Sprint Performance 24-h After a Simulated Mixed Martial Arts Combat Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers - Book by Robert Sapolsky Muscle Expert Podcast 161- Master Your Sleep Through Tracking with Harpreet Rai of Oura Capnography - Wikipedia Moxy Monitor - Muscle Oxygen Monitor Train Adapt Evolve 003- Hands on Nervous System Training with Dr. Mickra Hamilton People Mentioned Rick Hanson (@rickhansonphd) • Instagram Dan Pardi (@danielpardi) • Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) • Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) • Instagram Brian Mackenzie (@_brianmackenzie) • Instagram

Coming at you from the Arnold Classic! Ben sits down with the legend who is Rich Gaspari.  In this episode we discuss Rich's unparalleled work ethic, the rise, fall and resurrection of his massive supplement company Gaspari Nutrition, and how the sport of bodybuilding has changed from the time he competed until now.   This episode is presented by the MI40 Nation.  If you want to get the most out of your time in the gym you have to learn how to execute exercise for your body.  Head to HypertrophyMastery.com for our best course yet when it comes to learning to fit exercise to your body!  Time Stamps From filing for bankruptcy to building a $100 million dollar supplement company, Rich bares all and details his humble beginnings. [3:33] He shares the ‘mythical’ stories of his training coming up in the sport of bodybuilding. [5:40] Rich explains the concept of overtraining and how it helped or hindered him. [14:26] How did he eat back in the day and how does he eat today? [17:00] Has the evolution of science helped guys or crippled them? [19:07] What are some crazy things he did back in the day that made him question what he was doing? [21:45] What is the best frequency used for training body parts? [25:55] Why, in his opinion, don’t bodybuilders get as conditioned? [27:00] How different were the drugs used back then? Are bodybuilders using more now? [28:48] Who is his biggest inspiration? [30:13] What was the transition out of bodybuilding like for him? Struggles faced? A death by 1,000 cuts: What was the turning point with Gaspari Nutrition? [39:58] What was it like mentally for him to go from a $100 million dollar company to bankrupt? [42:10] What is the 10/20 year future look like for Gaspari Nutrition? [44:05] What are some of the lessons he has acquired over the last 20 years from building a $200 million dollar brand? [48:40] What is Rich Gaspari doing in 25 years? [54:50] Featured Guest Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) • Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Gaspari Nutrition: Home 009- Creating an Unbreakable Mind and Resilient Body with Josh Lenartowicz 011- The Mountain Dog Mindset: Creating Lasting Greatness with John Meadows People Mentioned Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) • Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) · Twitter Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) • Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) • Instagram

Joining us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. In this episode Ben and John dive into all things mindset and how to take your game to the level of a top athlete in the bodybuilding world. They discuss the essential nature of surrounding yourself with the GREAT people, and how to create success by grounding your life in honesty.  John divulges his Mountain Dog mechanisms of ‘progression for training’ & his favorite approach to contest prep and physique transformation. He opens up about how to be a great teacher and a great student. Find out why he has a reputation for doing everything 1st class!! Time Stamps John opens up about his love of supplements and his company, Granite. [2:12] How your greatest obstacle is your greatest opportunity for progress. [3:12] His 5 people he chooses to surround himself with + what characteristics/values are he looking at to improve his life from those people? [6:52] How much is social media affecting the fitness industry and the world as a whole? [11:26] Does he feel the level of athlete is diminishing or improving? [19:02] What was his mindset for his aspiration to ascend the mountain of bodybuilding? [35:04] Why people are afraid to be honest with people by fear of judgement. [44:25] What was that unconscious thing that allowed him to suffer more than the other guy? [51:48] How many clients does he have at the moment and what does his selection process look like? [55:23] What is his opinion on why people are jumping from coach to coach? [58:02] What are some of his foundational tenants? [1:00:25] John’s mechanisms of ‘progression for training’. [1:03:50] Being grateful for where you are and what you are coming home too. [1:16:44] Featured Guest John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram Website YouTube Links Granite Supplements Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Simply Psychology Mack Gym - Home | Facebook People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)• Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) • Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) • Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) • Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) • Instagram Chad Nicholls (@thedietdoc) • Instagram Josh Wade (@ifbbprojoshwade) • Instagram Charles Glass (@thecharlesglass) • Instagram

Joining us today is Canadian Posturologist Annette Verpillot.  Annette has worked with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning including Ben's friend and mentor the great Charles Poliquin.  Annette's approach to aligning posture through the eyes, mouth and feet has garnered a reputation for its effect of immediate strength increases of up to 50 percent.  In this episode we discuss what good posture means, the nuances to aligning it and the incredible effects it has on the nervous system, neurochemistry, and endocrine function. Time Stamps Can we define an ideal posture? Where does she begin her assessment process when seeing a new client? [3:02] How if you have a brain imbalance, you are OUT of balance. [9:45] What are some things in the first three years life that can affect our posture? [11:55] What are some of the common postural deficiencies you see? What causes them? [16:15] Where does she start when someone comes to her with a contortion in their pelvis? [19:20] Are most of our postural limitations a result of poor childhood development or current lifestyles? [22:44] What would she prescribe to someone with thoracic spine issues? [24:05] Would doing cross body pattern movements be correlated with increased dopamine? [28:52] What strategies would she recommend for someone to begin to increase dopamine levels TODAY? [31:03] How does someone go about alleviating anterior pelvic tilt? [32:33] How can one get their jaw back in alignment? [34:14] Tips to correct a postural imbalance. [36:54] How movement builds the brain. [40:30] Does she practice what she preaches? [42:30] Why we must start looking at the body from a global perspective. [45:35] Where can we find more about her upcoming courses? [51:40] Featured Guest Annette Verpillot (@posturepro) • Instagram Website Podcast Related Links/Products Mentioned Equilibrium of the human body and the gravity line: the basics Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Some Postures May Affect Hormones, According to Harvard Business School Study Posture: the Key to Good Health | Annette Verpillot | TEDxMontrealWomen Darwinian Dentistry | The Evolution and Medicine Review Online Webinars – Posture Pro People Mentioned Amy Cuddy (@amyjccuddy) · Twitter

Josh Lenartowicz, Australia’s highest ranked bodybuilder joins us today to discuss his beginnings, career and training!  Josh is a highly respected Olympia competitor and coach who came from humble beginnings, starting training at age 14 to rise to be one of the top bodybuilders in the world.  In this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into Josh’s unique training style, the mindset of competing at the highest level in bodybuilding, and how he fell in, out and back in love with the sport.  We also discuss the good habits he formed starting his career competing natural and why everyone should learn to develop naturally before augmenting with steroids. Time Stamps How to NOT let something ‘define’ you and finding your purpose. [2:20] Where did his passion start for bodybuilding? Defining his current diet, breaking paradigms & MORE. [9:02] How does he get so inspired to be so great? Breaking down his mindset and internal motivation. [25:00] Has competition impacted the person he has become? [28:22] The importance of turning off your autonomic nervous system around meal timing. [34:21] Key tips to overall great health and longevity. [38:20] The evolution of his training and the significance of changing your workouts. [42:45] What did he learn from his transition from amateur to pro? [47:07] How he is falling in love with training all over again. [55:10] The importance of educating yourself and planning for the future. [1:00:48] What does he prep look like this time around? [1:04:33] How does he perceive stress and how does he manage it? [1:09:11] What is his legacy? [1:10:53] Featured Guest Josh Lenartowicz (@josh_lenartowicz) • Instagram Website DOHERTYS GYM (@dohertysgym) • Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Addicted to Fat: Overeating May Alter the Brain as Much as Hard Drugs Stop f*cking around! : 30 principles for a better life (self-help for people who hate self-help) – Book by Craig Harper Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon – Book by Joe Dispenza MEP 54 – Dr. Joe Dispenza, Becoming Supernatural & Breaking The Habits That Hold You Back People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) • Instagram Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) • Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) · Twitter Chris Masterjohn (@chrismasterjohn) • Instagram Craig Harper (@whiteboardlessons) • Instagram

Joining us today is the coach's coach, Luke Leaman!  Luke is a former Poliquin Coach, former competitive bodybuilder, nutritionist, and the founder of Muscle Nerds.  Luke has spent more than the last 2 decades breaking the mold of bodybuilding training and nutrition.  On this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into dissecting diet based on goal, how to maintain calories while losing fat, who keto is optimal for, if anyone, and why it is important for coaches like Luke to lead the charge of training with intelligence.