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Muscle Intelligence

by Ben Pakulski

The Muscle Intelligence Podcast empowers men with the skills, habits, beliefs and processes to lead from the front. After spending more than 25 years in the health and fitness industry, Ben has done the research, coached, worked with or spoken to the best in class, and distilled it down into actionable items for you to take away and implement.If you're an executive, entrepreneur or high-performer who wants to work smarter, not lose his edge as he ages, or just get the advice of someone who has been in the trenches for the last 25 years, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

  1. The Truth About Testosterone

    Get my free guide on how to boost testosterone whether you're natural or enhanced → https://bit.ly/4dyepz4 My FULL Testosterone Optimization Program → https://bit.ly/4hTD3eV Implement these protocols with My Team → https://bit.ly/4B7AQW4 I first took testosterone at 21 with the intention of being...

  2. How to Become the Billion-Dollar Version of Yourself: The Weekly Operating System I Give My Clients

    Work with My Team → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply I coach men who create billions of dollars a year. After six years and hundreds of them, I've noticed something: they all run the same four-part operating system, and most of them don't know it. In this solo episode of the Muscle…

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  3. Integrative Longevity Medicine: How Peptides, Stem Cells, and Exosomes Work Together (and What Has to Happen Before Any of Them) | Dr. Alexander Grinberg

    Apply to work with a Muscle Intelligence Coach → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Most people add peptides, stem cells, and supplements in the wrong order. Dr. Alexander Grinberg is the doctor other doctors call when a complex patient wants to try these treatments before the clinical trials…

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  4. Success Mindset: The Hidden Skill Behind Winning Every Domain

    Apply to work with a Muscle Intelligence Coach → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply What does success actually mean? In this solo episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski redefines it: not a number, a title, or a physique, but how fully you show up in every domain of your life,...

  5. Psychedelic Therapy in 2026: The New Frontier of Treating Addiction and Trauma, and What's Coming First | Bryan Hubbard, Americans for Ibogaine

    Apply to work with a Muscle Intelligence Coach → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply W. Bryan Hubbard is the CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, the organization he co-founded with former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and the reason ibogaine is now inside an FDA drug development pathway. He is also a...

  6. How to Focus, Recover and Lead Better by Working With Your Brain's Wiring | Wharton Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Platt

    Want help designing your training, nutrition, and recovery around the way your body and brain actually work? Apply to work with the Muscle Intelligence coaching team → MuscleIntelligence.com/apply Wharton neuroscientist Dr. Michael Platt has spent his career studying how the brain makes…

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  7. The Molecule Behind Blood Flow, Energy, and Sexual Health After 40 | Dr. Nathan Bryan

    Work with a Muscle Intelligence Coach: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Dr. Nathan Bryan has spent 25 years researching nitric oxide, the gas your body produces to open blood vessels and move oxygen into every cell you have. In this conversation he explains why production drops roughly…

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  8. The Complete Peptide Guide for Brain, Mitochondria and Growth Hormone Support

    If you're interested in peptides I have some resources for you → https://go.muscleintelligence.com/form/peptides/ Apply to work with the MI team → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Ryan Smith co-founded the first pharmacy in the United States to offer an extensive list of peptides — and he ran...

  9. The Simple Mechanism Behind Long-Term Performance

    Most men trying to change their body are shopping for a tactic. A cleaner diet, a better split, a smarter supplement stack, and lately a peptide protocol they found online. Ben has coached enough high performers to know how that story ends, because he lived a version of it himself. He was an…

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  10. LDL, Insulin Resistance and The Real Cause of Heart Disease | Dr. Anthony Jay

    This episode is sponsored by Super Patch: https://bit.ly/misuperpatch Apply for Muscle Intelligence Coaching: https://muscleintelligence.com/apply You cleaned up your diet, cut the carbs, and your LDL went up. Your doctor circled it in red and reached for a statin. Dr. Anthony Jay spent five…

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  11. Why Your Testosterone Labs Come Back Normal While You Feel Terrible | Dr. Abraham Morgentaler

    Work with the Muscle Intelligence Team: https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Most men who suspect their testosterone is low get a blood test, get told the number is normal, and get sent home still exhausted, still soft in the middle, still wondering what happened to the guy they used to be. Dr....

  12. The Daily Routine That Keeps Your Body Moving Well For Life

    Get first access to my 21-day mobility series (first 100 signups free) → https://muscleintelligence.com/move Apply to work with the MI team → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Most men accept stiffness, tight hips, and creaky shoulders as just part of getting older. Ben says that's backwards —...

  13. The Harvard Case That Aging Follows Your Mind | Dr. Ellen Langer

    Book your free Transformation Call → https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply The story you believe about aging isn't just a mindset — it's a biological input. Dr. Ellen Langer, the first woman ever tenured in psychology at Harvard (at 31) and author of The Mindful Body, has spent 50 years…

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  14. A Stoic Psychotherapist on the Inner Game of Powerful Men | Donald Robertson

    Want to work with Muscle Intelligence? Apply Now Most men try to out-discipline their emotions and wonder why they still snap, freeze, or stew at the worst possible moment. Donald Robertson, the cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist who wrote the book on thinking like a Roman emperor, has spent...

  15. The Brain Longevity Practice Most Men Are Missing | Dr. Tommy Wood

    Try Ben's Favorite Focus Product: www.troscriptions.com/muscle (10% off with code MUSCLE) Work with Muscle Intelligence: www.muscleintelligence.com/apply Dr. Tommy Wood joins Ben Pakulski for a deep dive into the hidden connection between physical performance, neuroplasticity, and long-term brain...

  16. The Energy Molecule High Performers Are Quietly Using

    Our trusted source for Methylene Blue: https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle (10% off) Functional medicine Dr. Scott Sherr joins Ben Pakulski to break down methylene blue — the 100-year-old compound that's become one of Ben's favorite tools for energy, focus, and endurance. Dr. Sherr explains how…

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  17. The Hardest Training Camp of My Life Starts in 30 Days...

    Try my focus stack: https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle Work with me: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply In 30 days, Ben Pakulski embarks on the hardest training camp of his life. In this solo episode, Ben opens up Peak Performance Season with the exact 30-day protocol he's running to...

  18. The New Rules for Getting Lean After 40

    Follow my annual testing protocol: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/testing My favorite focus stack: https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle My latest biohacking experiment (drug free): http://bit.ly/4tH6jJI Most men over 40 have been sold the same story: decline is inevitable. You get softer.…

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  19. The 10 Part Diagnostic Every Man Needs to Run in 2026

    Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to https://www.troscriptions.com and use code MUSCLE for 10% off https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle Download the Muscle Intelligence Executive Testing Protocol from this podcast: https://www/muscleintelligence.com/testing The rules of body…

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  20. Stop Guessing Your Longevity Protocol After 40

    Last Call for The Warrior Monk Challenge A 21-day philosophy + fitness challenge with Ben Pakulski and Brian Johnson starting on May 1st, 2026. http://warriormonkchallenge.com/ In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski introduces the next evolution of Muscle Intelligence: the Man 4.0 diagnostic…

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  21. Peptides, Mitochondria, and the Future of Longevity | Alex Kikel

    Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle for 10% off Alex Kikel has spent 14 years coaching the world's best athletes across the NFL, NBA, and NHL. In this episode, he sits down with Ben to reveal his most advanced tools that separate elite performers…

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  22. The 21 -Day Challenge That Will Complete the Man You're Building

    Join The Warrior Monk Challenge! A 21-day philosophy + fitness challenge with Ben Pakulski and Brian Johnson. http://warriormonkchallenge.com/ Ben Pakulski steps away from peptides and programming to share the philosophy that changed his life. Drawing on Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning…

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  23. The Warrior Monk Framework for High Performers

    Join Brian and Me in the Warrior Monk Challenge starting May 1st: WarriorMonkChallenge.com What if the key to peak performance wasn't another supplement or training protocol, but wisdom? Ben sits down with philosopher, author, and founder of Philosopher's Notes, Brian Johnson, for one of the most...

  24. 7 Reasons Your Hard Training Isn't Building Any Muscle

    Want the mental edge Ben trains with? Head to troscriptions.com and use code MUSCLE for 10% off Troscriptions.com/muscle Curious about the REM and Boost patches Ben is testing? Head to superpatch.com to try them out Join The #1 Online Community for Men Over 35 to Transform Their Bodies and…

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  25. Matt Jordan: What Every Athlete Gets Wrong About Power

    Get precision-dosed nootropics at: https://www.Troscriptions.com/muscle What if everything you think you know about injury and recovery is wrong? Ben Pakulski sits down with world-class sports scientist Matt Jordan to unpack the real science behind power, injury risk, and staying athletic after…

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  26. What 20 Years of Peptide Use Taught Me (Most Experts Won't Say This)

    Want the FULL deep dive on peptides? Join my exclusive peptide webinar and get the complete 2026 Peptide Reference Guide https://checkout.muscleintelligence.com/peptides Peptides are the future of healthcare — but what no one is telling you could be putting your health at risk. In this episode of...

  27. Nir Eyal | The Mental Shift That Eliminates the Need for Willpower

    Register for my Peptides Masterclass Webinar: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/peptides/ Why do so many people know exactly what to do… yet still fail to do it? In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with bestselling author and behavioral expert Nir Eyal to...

  28. AI, Preventative Healthcare & Longevity Testing

    Get $300 off your Prenuvo MRI: http://prenuvo.com/MUSCLEINTELLIGENCE What if a single scan could detect cancer, aneurysms, fatty liver, and early brain degeneration, before you feel a single symptom? In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, the most advanced...

  29. The Compound That Boosts Memory, Focus and Energy

    Save 25% on Just Blue and all Troscriptions products through March 1st: Troscriptions.com/Muscle Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Episode Summary What if the most powerful performance compound on the planet isn't a peptide,...

  30. The Complete Nutrition Blueprint For Men Over 40

    If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options:...

  31. Why Elite Performers Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)

    The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ What if your biggest performance problem isn't strategy, discipline, or effort, but subconscious resistance you can't see? In this episode, Ben sits down with high-performance coach...

  32. The 6 Physiological Triggers for 100% Predictable Transformation

    In this episode, Ben Pakulski breaks down the exact system he uses to create predictable, repeatable results for high-performing men over 40. You'll learn why most longevity and optimization protocols fail, how measuring inputs instead of outcomes keeps people stuck, and how Ben's Pro Performance…

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  33. Mike O'Hearn: Why I Ignored The Judges (And Built a Legacy)

    Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options:...

  34. Lee Priest – What 40 Years of Bodybuilding Taught Me About Training and Steroids

    The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter What happens when you combine a legendary physique with total honesty? In…

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  35. Playing Small Destroys Your Future (2026 Wake Up Call) with Kenny Santucci

    The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. [email protected] Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter In this...

  36. How To Get Ahead of 98% of People (12 Power Moves)

    Join the All In Mastermind: 100 Men, committed to their goals - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Truth is, 98% of people set goals… and end the year in the same place. In this solo episode, Ben breaks down the 12 "Power Moves" framework he uses with elite founders, executives, and high...

  37. Future Ready: Master These 4 Skills Before It's Too Late

    The future is getting faster, stranger, and more uncertain and most men are not ready for it. In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski lays out the four master skills every man must build to thrive in 2026 and beyond: Mastering your body, your finances, your communication, and your emotions. Ben breaks...

  38. The 8 Foundational Exercises You Must Master

    In this episode, Ben Pakulski explains why exercise isn't about effort, sweat, or chasing heavier weight. It's about creating a stimulus worthy of adaptation. Ben breaks down how biomechanics, tension over time, and precise muscle contraction dictate whether your body grows stronger or breaks…

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  39. These 5 Men Will Change Your Life

    In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski opens up about the five men who have shaped his life, leadership, and personal evolution in 2025. From soul-level mentorship to financial mastery, emotional resilience, and world-class personal standards, these role models have each played a pivotal role in...

  40. Hard Truths Every Man Needs To Hear

    ***The 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort is closing*** If you are ready to take the next step, visit https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ In this powerful solo episode, Ben Pakulski reveals the real reason most men feel stuck, soft, or overwhelmed, and exactly how to rebuild the...

  41. Why Modern Men Have Low Testosterone

    Naturally Maximize Testosterone to Build Muscle, Shred Fat, and Get Your Edge Back - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/max-t/ LAST CHANCE! Join the 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Episode Shownotes: Discover the 13 science-backed reasons why…

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  42. 28 Muscle Building Rules Every Man Must Follow

    Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40...

  43. The 3-Step Method for Choosing A Perfect Exercise

    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here -...

  44. The Hidden Genetics Keeping You Fat

    In this powerful episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski reveals why fat loss isn't a level playing field. Your ability to lose fat, control cravings, and handle stress is deeply influenced by your genetics and understanding that is the first step toward real transformation. Ben...

  45. Why 99% of Training Programs Fail After 12 Weeks #397

    ATTENTION COACHES! The Muscle Expert Certification is LIVE. If you are a personal trainer or online coach looking to scale your business with proven systems and frameworks this for you. In Person Coach's Trainings Toronto, ON: November 14th-16th (Sold Out) Burnaby, BC: November 21st-23rd Calgary,...

  46. How Fitness Coaches Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI #396

    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here -...

  47. Ultimate Self-Mastery for High-Performing Men - Paul Attia #395

    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here -...

  48. How to Fix Back Pain and Prevent Injuries with Dr. Stuart McGill #394

    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here -...

  49. The Science Behind Genetically-Optimized Performance Protocols #393

    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here -...

  50. The Hidden Link Between Stress and Muscle Growth (Revealed) #392

    Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Muscle Intelligence Podcast empowers men with the skills, habits, beliefs and processes to lead from the front. After spending more than 25 years in the health and fitness industry, Ben has done the research, coached, worked with or spoken to the best in class, and distilled it down into actionable items for you to take away and implement.If you're an executive, entrepreneur or high-performer who wants to work smarter, not lose his edge as he ages, or just get the advice of someone who has been in the trenches for the last 25 years, this podcast is for you.

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Ben Pakulski

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