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Muscle Intelligence

Muscle Intelligence

By: Ben Pakulski
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 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.Muscle Intelligence 2025 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Why Elite Performers Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)

    Why Elite Performers Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)
    Feb 9 2026
    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 and regression hypnotherapist Elliot Roe to break down how elite performers remove the "brakes" that keep them stuck below their potential. You'll learn how subconscious patterns form (often between ages 5–10), why talk therapy can miss the root programming, and how physical sensations like tightness, nausea, or dread can reveal the exact block that needs work. If you've ever known what to do but couldn't make yourself do it, this conversation will change how you see your mind. 5 Bullet Points: How subconscious "programs" drive self-sabotageWhy fear is behind most performance blocksThe cube-to-ball metaphor for elite optimizationHow to spot your blind spots fastA simple self-audit to reveal resistance Watch My Previous Episode with Elliot: Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Work With Elliot's Team https://elliotroe.com/ Get Started with Muscle Intelligence 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 - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. 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: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. Guest Bio Elliot Roe is a high-performance coach and regression-based hypnotherapist known for helping elite performers remove subconscious resistance and access consistent flow. He works with CEOs, professional athletes, traders, and other top-tier operators who are already successful but feel an invisible ceiling: hesitation, self-sabotage, anxiety, fear of failure, or fear of success. Elliot's approach blends deep meditative trance work with targeted emotional reframing to identify the root memories driving a pattern, then overwrite the emotional charge so the trigger no longer fires. He's also the founder of Prime Mind, an app offering guided hypnotherapy audios designed to improve performance, confidence, and emotional regulation. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Mindset & Elliot Rowe 01:53 - Regression Therapy Explained 04:05 - How Hypnotherapy Works 05:53 - Childhood Roots of Belief 15:07 - Reaching Elite Performance 25:44 - From Self to Global Impact 28:31 - Parenting & Emotional Wiring 31:32 - Fear and Self-Sabotage 34:13 - Authenticity vs Imposter Syndrome 36:14 - Finding Subconscious Blocks 38:00 - Coaches vs Therapists 40:47 - What Makes a Great Therapist 42:00 - Mindset vs Life Coaching 45:29 - Defining True Freedom 47:39 - Resources & Where to Start
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    49 mins
  • The 6 Physiological Triggers for 100% Predictable Transformation

    The 6 Physiological Triggers for 100% Predictable Transformation
    Feb 1 2026
    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 & Longevity Diagnostic identifies the single biggest constraint holding your body back. From sleep and circadian rhythm to inflammation, genetics, mindset, and mitochondrial function, this episode lays out a complete performance framework built for long-term dominance. 5 Bullet Points: Why inputs feel productive but fail long-termThe six levers that determine transformationHow sleep and circadian rhythm control resultsWhy genetics must guide training and nutritionHow to stop guessing and start measuring Call To Actions: 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. ben@muscleintelligence.com 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 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ 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 - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. 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: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. Time Stamps: 00:00 Low Body Fat "Cheat Code" 03:48 Genetics and Fitness 16:50 The Four Pillars of Resilience 19:44 Sleep for Peak Performance 25:08 Sleep and Long-Term Health 27:53 Stress and Self-Control 33:48 Building Strength and Skill 36:40 Gut Health Basics 39:17 Inflammation and Metabolic Health 40:27 Mindset and Commitment to the Process
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    35 mins
  • Mike O'Hearn: Why I Ignored The Judges (And Built a Legacy)

    Mike O'Hearn: Why I Ignored The Judges (And Built a Legacy)
    Jan 27 2026
    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: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT What happens after you reach the goal you thought would fulfill you? In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Mike O'Hearn for a raw, honest conversation about masculinity, discipline, bodybuilding, and purpose. They explore why chasing titles, fame, or approval often leaves men empty and how the real transformation happens in the process, not the podium. From training for longevity and being an athlete at 80, to raising resilient kids and rebuilding the brotherhood in fitness, this episode challenges everything modern culture gets wrong about success. If you care about strength, legacy, and becoming a complete man, this conversation will hit hard.

    5 Bullet Points:
    • Why chasing outcomes destroys fulfillment
    • The second mountain every man faces
    • Training for life, not trophies
    • Discipline creates identity, not fame
    • Raising resilient, capable humans

    About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.

    Guest Bio Mike O'Hearn is a legendary American athlete, bodybuilder, actor, and lifelong advocate for physical culture done right. With a career spanning powerlifting, bodybuilding, television, film, and elite athletic performance, Mike is best known for blending strength, longevity, and character. A former Mr. Universe, American Gladiator icon, and competitive lifter across multiple disciplines, he has remained competitive and athletic for decades by prioritizing movement, discipline, and purpose over shortcuts. Beyond the physique, Mike is deeply respected for his integrity, mentorship, and commitment to family values. He represents an old-school standard of excellence: earn your place, respect the process, and build a body that serves your life, not the other way around.

    Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro & Dosing Stories 00:46 - Dark Side of Bodybuilding 02:25 - Life Lessons & Mentorship 06:20 - Bodybuilding Journey 11:10 - Process Over Outcome 31:42 - Parenting & Childhood Influences 32:44 - Trauma & Success 36:31 - Brotherhood in Bodybuilding & Jiu-Jitsu 39:52 - Teaching Habits to Kids 44:08 - Balance in All Areas of Life 01:01:25 - Behavior vs. Nutrition 01:02:08 - Training Challenges on the Road 01:03:31 - Athleticism vs. Bodybuilding 01:14:00 - Raising Authentic Children 01:23:46 - Frameworks for Success
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    1 hr and 34 mins
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