Mark Bell's Power Project

Dr. C.G. Bronson, an internal medicine physician specializing in testosterone therapy and hormone health, explores what long-term anabolic steroid use can do to the heart. They discuss plaque buildup, cardiomyopathy, ApoB, blood pressure, misleading calcium scores, TRT versus performance doses, coming off cycles, statins, GLP-1 medications, HCG, peptides, and misinformation in fitness circles.

Martin Blencowe, entrepreneur and Cameo co-founder, helped build a billion-dollar celebrity video platform. He opens up about rejection, burnout, strained relationships, and losing his sense of purpose. They explore marathon running as personal therapy, confronting fear through physical challenges, fatherhood, family, and his Boston Marathon fundraising plans for the National Braille Press.

Joel Greene, nutrition educator, author, and gut-health specialist, joins a deep dive into the future of fat loss. They explore GLP-1 drugs, appetite suppression, muscle loss, metabolic medications, and unknown long-term risks. The conversation also covers gut ecology, functional fibers, fermented foods, diet rotation, nutrient quality, and the tension between extreme leanness and lasting health.

Joel Jamieson, strength coach, author, and creator of Morpheus, shares the shock of discovering a 40% heart blockage despite elite fitness and reassuring bloodwork. They explore hidden cardiovascular risk, ApoB, genetics, plaque, endurance training, anabolic steroids, scans, medications, HRV, VO2 max, and smarter recovery-focused conditioning.

Grant Higa, a legendary drug-tested powerlifter and strongman, discusses squatting 683 pounds and breaking four American records at 55. He explores longevity, strongman training, six-week cycles, recovery, injury prevention, and balancing heavy deadlifts with life-long strength. Higa also recalls Hawaii’s powerlifting roots, influential mentors, old-school training culture, and his decades-long natural approach.

Steven Scott, founder of CarboGenetics, researches carbon dioxide physiology and develops experimental CO2 products. He explores how CO2 may influence oxygen delivery, blood flow, nasal breathing, athletic performance, recovery, brain health, mitochondria, neuropathy, and longevity. The conversation also examines omega-3 oxidation, naked mole rats, breath holds, the Bohr effect, and transdermal CO2 therapy.

Dr. Michael Twyman, a preventive cardiologist and founder of Apollo Cardiology, examines Mark Bell’s heart scans and hidden cardiovascular risk. They explore soft versus calcified plaque, CAC scores versus CT angiograms, ApoB and advanced lipid testing, saturated fat, genetics, anabolic steroids, exercise, sleep, stress, supplements, medications, and the essential markers for long-term heart health.

Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang explore why progress depends on skill, technique, and composure, not just harder work. They discuss running mechanics, sprint drills, athletic versatility, meditation and presence, and testing advice for yourself. Competition, jiu-jitsu losses, acting, learning new skills later in life, and the patience required to improve all take center stage.

Cal Dietz, an Olympic and world champion strength coach and creator of Triphasic Training, explores the science of explosive athletic performance. He discusses hockey conditioning, injury prevention, foot and big-toe mechanics, plyometrics, individualized technique, recovery tracking, carbohydrates, and single-leg strength work. The conversation also covers youth athletic development, coordination drills, elite movement archetypes, and staying powerful with age.

Ryan Rosner, PhD, is a geneticist researching performance, longevity, mitochondria, and gene therapies. He explores what elite athletes’ DNA can reveal, “superhuman” mutations, embryo editing, genetic protection from disease, cognition, bone density, and Alzheimer’s risk. The conversation also tackles mitochondrial metabolism, supplements, metabolic flexibility, privacy, and whether humans are nearing the ability to deliberately redesign biology.