Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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Dec 22, 2025 • 19min

2755: Hit New PRs in your Squat, Bench, Deadlift & Overhead Press with This Program | Mind Pump 2755

MAPS 15 Powerlift The importance of the Big 3. (1:31) Don't fall for the trap of looking like one of these top athletes. (4:10) Who this program is for. (7:58) Breaking down MAPS 15 Powerlift and what you will get following this style of programming. (9:00) Strengthening weak links and achieving PR's. (14:11) The next BIG trend is short/daily workouts. (16:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** Mind Pump Store Justin's Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #1152: Why You Should Powerlift Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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Dec 20, 2025 • 1h 42min

2754: Stress is Making You Fat! Here's how and how to fix it.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here's how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don't want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle groups in the same workout. (55:38) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do you know when a low HRV score means you actually need to back off training, versus when it's just reflecting daily stress, hormones, or life chaos? (1:04:46) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to balance work/life, while trying to be an inspiring entrepreneur. (1:12:15) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How can I continue to incorporate all of the things I love without losing muscle and strength gains, while also seeking optimal overall health outside of aesthetics (I deal with quite a bit of body dysmorphia)? (1:24:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Fatty15 for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit with code MINDPUMP ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Purpose in life and stress: An individual-participant meta-analysis of 16 samples Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness - Harvard Health The importance of friendships in reducing brain responses to stress in adolescents exposed to childhood adversity: a preregistered systematic review Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect 'We fear people will end up in financial trouble.' Americans will spend a record $20 billion via buy-now-pay-later during the holidays. Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Mind Pump #2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram
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Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 8min

2753: Lift and Gain an Inch Around Your Butt in 60 Days!

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lift and gain an inch around your butt in 60 days! (2:09) The scary rise of Sextortion. (18:35) Disgraced OnlyFans star. (23:38) The increased awareness around pornography. (25:59) Food engineering. (29:40) The dark side of cannabis. (37:00) Manuka honey to cure wounds and take on inflammation in the body. (42:51) Helpful tips for current and inspiring personal trainers. (44:40) The Mind Pump Butcher Box and what makes heritage pork so good? (53:07) #Quah question #1 – My 10-year-old daughter struggles with the mechanics of a barbell row. What could I replace it with for now? (58:38) #Quah question #2 – Once you've chased strength, focused on how you feel, sleep, libido, and all that's good....but aesthetic has not caught up. What's next? (1:01:38) #Quah question #3 – It's been a while since you spoke about the benefits of full-spectrum CBD. Do you still find benefits based on emerging research, or has it become overhyped? (1:03:18) #Quah question #4 – Is it ok to bounce around programs? Depending on circumstances, I bounce around Muscle Mommy 15, Suspension or Anabolic. (1:04:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users receive their choice of NY Strip, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon in every box for a year. ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail at Developing Their Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras What is Sextortion? - Children and Screens Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali The Genius Life Podcast: Why You Overeat, Gain Fat, and Lose Muscle (and How to Fix It!) - Sal Di Stefano The Real Story of How Cotton Candy Grapes Are Made What is 'scromiting'? New medical slang divides health experts, cannabis advocates Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dani Demeter (@mindpumpdani) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 2min

2752: The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald

The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald What was the black box warning? Why was it there? Why is it now gone? (2:09) An interesting symptom of perimenopause. (8:12) Progesterone will change your life! (9:52) The importance of monitoring your thyroid levels and the 10 most common low-thyroid symptoms. (14:20) Testosterone for women. (22:57) Her main issue with primary care doctors. (27:14) The role of peptides in her practice. (30:01) The buy-in. (30:47) Ranking the various applications of testosterone. (33:39) The BIG myths surrounding HRT. (36:03) It's not a business, it's a mission. (40:26) GLP-1s: Incredible tools when used appropriately. (41:40) Normal isn't OPTIMAL. (45:27) The missing element for MOST people. (55:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store FDA to Remove 'Black Box' Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapy. Here's Why. The WHI Study: How Misinterpretation of Hormone Therapy Data Hurt Women's Health Welcome to the 'menodivorce'. Why women aren't sweating marriage in a sea of hot flashes Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer Mind Pump #2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Website Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 54min

2751: Guaranteed Muscle-Building Methods Most People Ignore

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Guaranteed ways to build muscle. (2:40) The benefits of filtering the water you wash yourself with. (20:24) Living in a toxic world. (23:41) Stern looks. (31:41) Reminiscing on 10 years of Mind Pump. (33:00) Attaching responsibility. (41:07) Speaking identity into your kids. (43:43) Beware of ripping off BIG players. (46:57) Mind Pump Recommends Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix. (49:55) CEO's hot mic blunder. (54:12) Epic Waymo fail! (56:55) AI or human made. (58:02) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How do I put together a group workout that doesn't suck? (1:03:10) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can you foresee any issues using ChatGPT to provide a protocol of supplementation based on a recent blood test? (1:15:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – My problem is that I don't want to eat anymore. Where does the threshold end of me being this is enough food and I don't need to eat anymore? (1:25:51) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I'm afraid if I don't train every day, I'll get fat. Help me get over this fear. (1:37:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **For the first time ever, Jolie is offering an exclusive 20% off discount. This is the perfect opportunity to give yourself or someone special a gift that will get used every day and truly transform everyday routines. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout to save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. See why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. Shop the Our Place Holiday Sale right now! MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Implications of sleep loss or sleep deprivation on muscle strength: a systematic review Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump # 1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere The Start of Mind Pump | Mini Documentary Fig and Eagle Russian crypto scammer in $500M scheme and his wife dismembered as part of gruesome extortion plot: authorities Watch Sean Combs: The Reckoning | Netflix Official Site Campbell's Cans VP After Hot-Mic Insults Go Public Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV DON'T listen to your body! | Mind Pump 2736 - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumppersonaltraining) Instagram
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Dec 15, 2025 • 18min

2750: The Best Workout Program For Busy People Over 40

MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS What is the least I have to do in the gym, as a 40-year-old, to reap the most benefits? (1:18) The effectiveness of the MAPS 15 protocol. (3:05) How we designed MAPS 40+. (4:48) Exercise substations in this version and what else is unique. (6:16) Reach 80% of your ultimate potential with this programming style. (10:24) Why is this program perfect for this demographic? (12:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code for 5% discount gets automatically applied at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2230: How to Optimize Your Training, Diet & Lifestyle After Age 40 Less is more: To build muscle and gain strength, researchers say train smarter—not longer Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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Dec 13, 2025 • 1h 32min

2749: How to Reset Your Hormones in 90 Days (Trainer-Approved Plan)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Reset and balance your hormones in 90 days. (1:58) Errand boy. (32:25) Reinforcing good behaviors rather than negative ones. (34:40) Liquid Botox. (46:43) Leg extensions suck! (47:35) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I've hit a weight-loss plateau. Please help! (52:14) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I just started MAPS Strong while going through a reverse diet, I'm only 3 weeks in and struggling. Is it too much volume? (1:08:34) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to balance endurance training without losing muscle mass or strength. (1:14:08) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I'm looking for a program that does not sacrifice aesthetics but has a focus on reclaiming mobility. I'm looking for better movement patterns and having something to build a bigger gas tank. (1:24:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** MAPS 15 STRONG 50% half from Dec. 7th-13th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2452: The Hidden Hormone That is Disrupting Your Sleep With Dr. Stephen Cabral 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Mind Pump #2720: Metabolic Healing vs Fat Loss: Which Comes First? The New One Minute Manager Mind Pump #2649: Top 9 Exercises for Each Body Part Based on EMG Research & More (Listener Live Coaching) Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users receive their choice of NY Strip, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon in every box for a year. ** Axon Rifle Flips Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 17min

2748: This 90-Day Method Beats Every Diet

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate 90-day fat loss challenge Plan. (1:57) Teaching yourself new behaviors around food choices that are HIGH in protein. (16:55) Protein, the ULTIMATE macronutrient. (20:50) Probiotics are the first fat-burning supplement. (24:49) Pushing your body to its limits. (28:58) There is money in life. (35:04) Fun Facts with Justin: This Man hoax. (39:00) Absence of the father is associated with earlier puberty among girls. (41:59) The potentially scary direction of AI. (44:43) Declining middle class. (51:51) Christmas Blend for sustained energy and vitality. (56:32) #Quah question #1 – When dumbbell shoulder pressing, do you recommend a neutral grip or a traditional grip? What are the pros & cons of each? (57:35) #Quah question #2 – Does using ladders, small boxes, and running with parachutes translate to faster feet and explosiveness for an athlete? (1:01:23) #Quah question #3 – I'm a 49-year-old dad of 2 girls, ages 10 and 6. We are busy. How do I know what's appropriate, 2 days a week of anabolic or MAPS 15? (1:06:46) #Quah question #4 – Is it ever too late in life to make a go at a career in the fitness industry? After 29 years in Government service, I'm looking at retirement in the next few years (or sooner). I'm currently 52 and have always been active in lifting, even competing in my early 40s with USA Weightlifting. (1:10:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** MAPS 15 STRONG 50% half from Dec. 7th-13th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Fitness influencer dies in junk food 'marathon' after gorging on 10,000 calories a day This Man - Wikipedia Father absence linked to earlier puberty among certain girls Another country agrees to ban social media for children under 15 AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed - BBC Visit Joymode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tristan Harris (@tristanharris) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 6min

2747: The New Rules for Modern Manhood w/ Larry Hagner

Being a Good Man, Husband, and Father with Larry Hagner The impetus behind his new book. (1:45) The drift. (2:42) The loneliness epidemic for men. (6:02) The hungriness generation of dad's. (7:21) How to navigate through the fork in the road. (8:28) The common themes that are most difficult for men. (9:57) The importance of understanding your partner's needs. (13:44) Leadership as it applies to men. (17:54) The 5 P's of attraction. (24:13) Tactics to improve strained marriages. (28:09) Iron sharpens iron. (32:15) Married first, parent second. A playbook for new parents. (39:00) What has coaching taught him? (44:46) Modern challenges' impact on a man's ability to be a good father. (45:15) The characteristics of men who tend to be more successful. (51:15) Has he ever had to fire a client or tell a man he is with the wrong partner? (55:10) The value of pre-marriage counseling. (1:00:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood book Get coached by Larry Hagner Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** MAPS 15 STRONG 50% half from Dec. 7th-13th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store No More Mr Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life – Book by Robert A. Glover Keith Yackey - The Married Game - The Dad Edge The Married Game: The Playbook to Primal Sex and Unlimited Pleasure Inside Your Marriage – Book by Keith Yackey The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success – Book by Ed Mylett Mind Pump #2705: How to Quit Pornography with Sathiya Sam Mind Pump #2132: Six Reasons Men Today are Weak Couples that pray together, stay together Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Larry Hagner (@thedadedge) Instagram Podcast Website Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler) Instagram Keith Yackey (@keithyackey) Instagram Jim Gaffigan (@jimgaffigan) Instagram Ed Mylett - Entrepreneur (@edmylett) Instagram
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 40min

2746: Daily Activity Hacks That Actually Burn Fat

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Hacks to increase daily activity for fat loss and health. (2:55) Training and fueling your teenage kids, and labor-driven school projects. (20:16) The birth of AI consciousness. (26:01) Mind Pump Recommends the Age of Disclosure on Prime Video. (32:28) Thanksgiving festivities. (43:36) Adam updates on the audience on how he is recovering from his Kratom withdrawal. (47:29) How dumb bureaucracy is. (1:02:06) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Could you use any MAPS programs while taking a GLP-1 medication? (1:05:12) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – The best MAPS program for a stay-at-home mom who is not getting great sleep. (1:14:19) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How realistic is it to achieve that level of muscle development from a home gym setup? (1:21:51) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – A new trainer wanting advice, how to coach reverse dieting to my clients like a pro. (1:29:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% off. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** MAPS 15 STRONG 50% half from Dec. 7th-13th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits Bret Weinstein on the Birth of AI Consciousness | JRE The Age of Disclosure - Prime Video An Alarming Decline in the Nutritional Quality of Foods California declares kratom illegal, raids stores in Sacramento and San Diego Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Mind Pump #2572: Only 15 Minutes a Day to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine Ask Mind Pump Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide (E-Book) - Biolayne Store Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast Schedule a Reverse Dieting Strategy call with a Mind Pump coach Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Weinstein (@bret.weinstein) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

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