The Mind Muscle Connection

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk you through Some Things I’ve Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle. These are shifts I’ve made through coaching hundreds of clients, refining my own training, and staying curious as a student of the process.I cover things like training volume, form, cardio, machines vs. barbells, pushing weight gain, and more. This episode is for the lifters who want to train smarter… not just harder and actually understand what matters most for building muscle, especially as you gain more experience.This episode is a must listen so be sure to tune in!Let’s talk about:IntroductionMachines and CablesCardioPushing weight gain & surplus mindsetRep rangesVolumeDeloadsTraining cycle lengthPerfect formMuscle growth in a deficitAnabolicRange of motionBuilding muscleProteinRest days and training frequencyFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about “A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30I dive into a strategy that can keep your metabolism sharp, improve body composition, and reduce unwanted fat gain without sacrificing muscle growth. Also, I break down the difference between the fed and fasted states, why it matters during a surplus, and how to strategically incorporate low-carb days or fasted cardio without tanking performance. You’ll also hear who this approach works best for, who should avoid it, and how to use it to maintain metabolic flexibility as you push calories higher.This is a very insightful and informative episode, so be sure to tune in!Let’s talk about:IntroductionAnabolic vs. Catabolic StatesPhysiological and psychological benefitsWho this strategy is best forWho it’s not ideal forWhat this strategy won’t doFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this coaches roundtable episode, I sat down with Brandon and Jeremiah to talk through some of the biggest topics lifters are wrestling with right now. Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and MoreWe get into how we think about volume, why some people grow with less and some need more, the real story behind body recomposition, why surpluses don’t need to be aggressive, and where fasted training or cardio makes sense. We also talk through recovery, life stress, metabolism shifts, and why execution matters more than chasing the “perfect” program.If you’re trying to build muscle, get leaner, or better understand what’s worth your time in training and nutrition, this episode is a must‑listen.Let’s talk about:Coaches RoundtableUpdate on JeremiahBrandon’s X-Frame training splitBrandon’s volume strategy then vs nowFull body split pros & consBody recompCalorie surplusesFasted trainingWhere to find Jeremiah and BrandonFollow Jeremiah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/?hl=en Website: https://linktr.ee/jeremiahbairFollow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Check out Brandon's website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about How to Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy and Stressed)I share the exact strategies I use with clients to help them feel good and not just survive the holidays, but come out of them feeling better. Plus, I break down what really matters during this time of year: strength training, cardio, smart movement, hydration, sleep, meal timing, alcohol moderation, and managing stress.If you’ve ever rolled into this season feeling like you’re starting from zero again, this episode is a must listen!Let’s talk about:IntroductionWhy focusing on how you feel mattersLifting weightsCardioStay activeStaying hydratedCircadian healthStress managementNutrient-dense foodsMeal timingAlcoholFoundational supplementsFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down 3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle.I share what truly drives hypertrophy in your training: how to approach setup and execution, why tempo matters more than you think, and what level of intensity is actually required to stimulate muscle growth. You’ll also hear how life stress, fatigue, and training inefficiencies can all affect your results and what to do instead. These are the same principles I use to make sure clients aren’t just doing “more sets,” but getting more out of the work they’re already putting in.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still not building the muscle you want, don’t miss out on this episode!Let’s talk about:IntroductionTraining and NutritionBeing smarter with training after 30Execution/SetupTempoIntensityFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I catch up with IFBB Pro and coach Aaron Straker to talk about TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and PerformanceWe dig into what it was like to prep while on TRT, how his training evolved through different phases, the signs his body was fighting the bulk, and how he kept performance high all the way to the stage. Aaron also shares his current goals, including a fertility-focused phase and how he’s using low-volume training to maintain muscle without digging a recovery hole.If you’ve ever been curious about what it really looks like to build muscle on TRT, maintain performance during a cut, or how to train smart in a high-stress season of life, this episode is a must listen.Let’s talk about:IntroductionUpdate on AaronAaron’s first bodybuilding show and TRT journeyTRT vs PEDs and blood work monitoringCalorie intake and training volume during bulkPrep Phase, nutrition and cardio strategyBiofeedback during prepPost-show strategyNew maintenance phase + future focusOxidative stressWhere to find AaronFollow Aaron Straker on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aaron_straker/Aaron Straker's Websitehttps://strakernutritionco.com/Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long in Fat Loss and more.I break down how long someone should realistically stay in a fat loss phase (especially if they have more to lose), when to take a break, how aggressive is too aggressive when dieting for women, and whether dumbbell or barbell RDLs are “better.” I also share a bit about why I’m switching back to four days of lifting and what’s changed in my own training priorities lately.If you’ve been second-guessing your fat loss timeline or wondering if you need to push harder or pull back, this episode is worth a listen!Let’s talk about:Fat loss duration for higher body fatHow to know when to take diet breakHow aggressive should fat loss be for women?Barbell, Dumbbell or RDL4 days of liftingFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into How to Get More Out Of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It)I break down where people go wrong with calorie and macro tracking, why it stops working, and how to get more from it without becoming obsessive. I share the three core skills I help clients build so they can improve body composition, eat with structure, and eventually step away from tracking altogether. If you’ve ever wondered why tracking still isn’t leading to results, this one’s for you.If you’re ready to stop treating MyFitnessPal like your food therapist and start building actual nutrition skills that last, this episode is a must listen.Let’s talk about:IntroductionHow to get more out of calorie tracking3 key areas that make tracking more effectiveTracking vs. building awarenessFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer, a former Army Ranger, researcher, and performance dietitian who’s worked with elite military units, firefighters, and law enforcement.We dive into how something as simple as hydration can change your stress response, why vitamin D is often prescribed in the wrong form, and how supplements like beta‑alanine and creatine support both the body and the brain. Nick also breaks down what he’s seeing in new studies on stress resilience, recovery tools like float tanks, and why firefighters face higher cardiovascular risk than the fires themselves.This episode is a very interesting and full insight, so be sure to tune in!Let’s talk about:Introduction to Dr. NicholasResearch on firefightersCircadianVitamin D & moodNick’s training and nutritionHydration and stressCortisolFloatationBeta-AlanineExtracellular vesicles & stress resilienceWhere to find Dr. NicholasFollow Dr Nicholas Barringer on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn/?hl=enDr Nicholas Barringer Websitehttps://drnickbarringer.com/Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I discuss Reverse Diet or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss?I walk through the pros and cons of each, share the six factors I weigh most when deciding what to do post-fat loss, and explain why your stress, digestion, and current body comp matter way more than the textbook answer. I also talk about what I typically do with clients and why it’s rarely black and white.If you’ve ever finished a fat loss phase and didn’t know what to do next, this episode is a must listen.Let’s talk about:IntroductionWhy a gradual increase is better for mostThyroid dysfunctionTracking caloriesOvershooting caloriesBody fat levels matter more than deficitSleep, micronutrients and stressJeff’s preferred approachFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE