Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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May 20, 2025 • 37min

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love

 Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies (THAT WORK) and That Clients Love! The MOST valuable piece for coaches and trainers. (0:28) Will they do it? (2:36) Does it have a large payoff? (4:17) Is this realistically sustainable forever? (5:15) General Diet Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (7:55) Level 2 – Hit your target body weight in grams of protein and eat it FIRST. (15:10) Level 3 – Aim for ½ to a gallon of water a day. (20:02) Level 4 – Track. (22:46) General Exercise Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Walk after meals. (26:21) Level 2 – Strength training. (29:38) Level 3 – Daily mobility. (32:30) Level 4 – Structured cardio. (33:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump # 2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health 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 Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram  
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May 20, 2025 • 35min

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset What makes a successful trainer mindset? (1:31) Defining what a successful trainer is. (2:10) 5 Steps to Develop a Successful Trainer Mindset #1 – Love people as much or more as you love fitness. (5:00) #2 – Have to be growth minded. (10:03) #3 – Be purpose driven. (17:24) #4 – Health is a priority. (21:40) #5 – Loves to share what works with other trainers. (23:39) Mind Pump Trainer Oath #1 – YOU are responsible for your clients’ successes and failures. (27:59) #2 – NEVER make false promises. (29:20) #3 – PRIORITIZE your client's health over their aesthetics. (30:28) #4 – ALWAYS meet your clients where they are. (31:05) #5 – ALWAYS aim for sustainability over speed. (32:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers 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 Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  
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May 19, 2025 • 1h 13min

2600: Mike O’Hearn

Mike O’Hearn Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06) Growing up in a big family. (3:44) The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28) Why he decided to go natural. (8:15) Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33) How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53) Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14) The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42) Favorite workout partners. (28:37) His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31) Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07) His transition from stage to screen. (39:24) His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02) “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21) The impact of his partner. (51:13) Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10) Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29) Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47) “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Tom Platz - Wikipedia Magazine Dreams (2023) - IMDb The American Gladiators Documentary Battle Dome - Wikipedia Watch Con Man | Prime Video - amazon.com Divinity - Rotten Tomatoes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mike O’Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram Website YouTube Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram Josh Barnett (@joshlbarnett) Instagram  
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May 17, 2025 • 1h 50min

2599: Eight Weird Signs That You Should Avoid Gluten & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45) Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07) Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00) The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19) Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43) Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55) 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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) ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mood Disorders and Gluten: It’s Not All in Your Mind! A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Transmission of Faith in Families: The Influence of Religious Ideology Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump Group Coaching Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 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 #2242: The Non-Surgical Way to Look Younger With Dr. Anthony Youn Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo) Instagram Anthony Youn, MD, FACS (@tonyyounmd) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram  
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 14min

2598: The 5 Best Diets for Any Goal & More (Listener Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best diets for ANY goal. (1:38) The MOST common mistake people make with fitness & diet. (19:53) The BEST recovery tool to manage stress. (31:03) Terrible/harming tactics by mainstream media. (35:27) Creatine and depression. (41:27) The history of ginseng. (44:12) The conspiracy theory behind art. (48:36) Kids say the darndest things. (53:12) Mind Pump Recommends You Can’t Ask That on Netflix. (56:21) Train the Trainer 3-Part Bonus Series dropping May 19th! (1:00:47) #Quah question #1 – What do you guys do to keep up strength when resting an injury? (1:01:37) #Quah question #2 – What should you do if you are reverse dieting but see weight gain? (1:04:17) #Quah question #3 – Will taking NSAID’s to treat an acute injury completely negate gains from strength training? (1:06:04) #Quah question #4 – How do you see AI affecting the fitness industry? What are the pros and cons that can come of its involvement for trainers, nutrition coaches and their clients? (1:09:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it - - Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Labs - Stephen Cabral Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Protein? Blame MAGA Creatine Supplementation in Depression: A Review of Mechanisms, Efficacy, Clinical Outcomes, and Future Directions Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine The history of ginseng in the management of erectile dysfunction in ancient China (3500-2600 BCE) Watch You Can't Ask That - Netflix Train the Trainer Webinar Series – 3 Part Bonus Series  Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram  
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May 15, 2025 • 32min

2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! The challenges for people taking GLP-1s. (1:10) GLP-1s do NOT cause muscle loss. (3:10) The under-muscled epidemic. (5:48) The way GLP-1s work and what they do. (7:45) Obesity vs. under muscled. (11:12) Losing muscle is bad. How do you stop that from happening when on a GLP-1? #1 - Titrate the dose if too strong. Why you should go through a compound pharmacy. (13:30) #2 - Eat high protein. (16:49) #3 - Lift daily. (20:32) #4 - Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water daily. (24:18) #5 - Use essential amino acids, creatine, electrolytes, HMB. (25:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS GLP-1 50% off!! ** Code 50OFFGLP1 at checkout ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Changes in lean body mass with glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies and mitigation strategies Muscle Mass and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Adaptive or Maladaptive Response to Weight Loss? Visit Transcend  Mind Pump #2360: What You Need to Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic the Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely HMB benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources    
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May 14, 2025 • 1h 42min

2596: Five Ways to Build Muscle Without Adding Weight to the Bar & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to progressively overload the body without adding weight to the bar. (2:00) Can sodium curb your carb cravings? (24:55) Arrival fallacy. (27:08) Salt water vs chlorine. (31:54) ADHD medications and the impact of the modeling of the brain. (37:02) Mind Pump Group Coaching is back! (52:49) The euphoric feeling from Ned. (54:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to eat to get a bigger chest and shoulders and more of an upper body for function and fashion? (56:13) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there something that you would suggest for someone who has limited weights to progressively overload? (1:13:59) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your recommended best practices when training youth athletes? (1:20:54) #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I continue to strength train 4-5 days a week if my sleep is poor? (1:29:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Mind Pump Group Coaching Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mind Pump #912: How to Change Your Mental State with Music Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Ask Mind Pump What is EMDR? – Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson) X/Twitter Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter    
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May 12, 2025 • 1h 33min

2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content)

Mike Israetel How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35) The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01) Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57) His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00) Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20) GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21) Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05) Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45) Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48) Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52) Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30) What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14) Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48) The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Colorado Experiment – Wikipedia Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV 207-OR: Myostatin Inhibition Synergizes with GLP-1R Agonism to Accelerate Weight Loss in Male, Obese Nonhuman Primates  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram Website Eric Helms (@helms3dmj) Instagram Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Melissa Davis, PhD (@regressive_underload) Instagram  
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May 10, 2025 • 1h 31min

2594: Six Easy Steps to Good Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In This Episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin Coach Four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 EASY steps to good health. (1:43) Seek out being bored. (26:25) Adam and Doug’s driving experience. (36:32) The Paleovalley protein diet. (42:27) Negative motivation. (45:11) When your wife doesn’t get it. (47:57) Porsche experience. (49:50) Probiotics and muscle strength. (54:36) #ListenerLive question #1 – What’s the best weight training approach to getting my speed back? (57:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on boosting my appetite? I find food repulsive. (1:11:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – How long can you stay in a cut without losing the progress I made on a reverse diet (1:19:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Adventure as Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks | EP 528 Jordan B. Peterson Podcast People would rather be electrically shocked than left alone with their thoughts Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength and lean mass: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Smith (@jamessmithpt) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram ATHLEAN-X™ | Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS (@athleanx) Instagram
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May 9, 2025 • 1h 14min

2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39) The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31) Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59) A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21) Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03) Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33) Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02) What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51) Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09) We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01) Like father, like son. (58:55) #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45) #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40) #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08) #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users that sign up will receive 2 grassfed and finished filet mignons in every box for a year + $20 off! ** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump TV - YouTube The effect of acute sleep deprivation on skeletal muscle protein synthesis and the hormonal environment Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation Mind Pump # 2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Reach out to Mark via email: mark.mahon89@gmail.com Real Recovery Talk Podcast - Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His Life Andy Elliot IG post Mind Pump # 2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Ask Mind Pump Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products  Mind Pump # 1397: 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Andy Elliott (@officialandyelliott) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram  

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