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The Mind Muscle Connection

Jeff Hoehn

705 episodes

1 day ago

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m diving into Gut Health 101 for Body Comp You’ll learn how gut issues can silently affect things like appetite, cravings, fatigue, recovery, and nutrient absorption. I’ll walk you through signs your gut might be off, what good gut health looks like, and the practical lifestyle shifts you can start making today before going down the rabbit hole of testing and supplements. This is based not only on what I see in clients, bu...

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m diving into Gut Health 101 for Body Comp You’ll learn how gut issues can silently affect things like appetite, cravings, fatigue, recovery, and nutrient absorption. I’ll walk you through signs your gut might be off, what good gut health looks like, and the practical lifestyle shifts you can start making today before going down the rabbit hole of testing and supplements. This is based not only on what I see in clients, bu...

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Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/705)

The Mind Muscle Connection

Gut Health 101 For Body Comp | Ep 697

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m diving into Gut Health 101 for Body Comp You’ll learn how gut issues can silently affect things like appetite, cravings, fatigue, recovery, and nutrient absorption. I’ll walk you through signs your gut might be off, what good gut health looks like, and the practical lifestyle shifts you can start making today before going down the rabbit hole of testing and supplements. This is based not only on what I see in clients, bu...

1 day ago

31 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

2025 Fitness Lessons/Learnings | Ep 696

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I share my 2025 Fitness Lessons/Learnings I talk about navigating sleep deprivation as a new dad, hitting burnout even with “perfect” habits, and how stress subtly changes everything from motivation to results. I also get into the habits I’m doubling down on moving forward, and why chasing resilience (not perfection) feels more important than ever. If you’re in a season of transition, or just looking to make smarter choic...

4 days ago

43 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

How My Fitness Changed Since Becoming a Father (Guest Appearance on The FIT FATHER CODE) | Ep 695

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation from when I was a guest on the Fit Father Project Podcast to talk about How My Fitness Has Changed Since Becoming a Father I sat down with Luke for a real conversation on what life’s been like since becoming a dad and how that’s impacted my training, my routine, and my mindset. This episode is part personal reflection, part practical strategies, and all about navigating this season with intenti...

6 days ago

46 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026 | Ep 694

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into the Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026 From willpower misconceptions to calorie slashing gone wrong, I break down why some of the most common advice you hear about fat loss might actually be the thing holding you back. We’ll cover GLP-1s, diet quality, recovery tradeoffs, meal timing, and more, plus what to do instead if you want results that actually last. If you’ve been spinning your wheels or f...

1 week ago

27 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body Recomp | Ep 693

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive deep into the 7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body Recomp I’ll walk you through the biggest mistakes I see when it comes to cardio and body recomposition from relying only on steps to turning your lifts into cardio. You’ll learn how to program smarter, why progressive overload still matters, and how cardio can actually improve your recovery and training performance. If you’ve been avoiding cardio or just...

1 week ago

24 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump with Derrick Van Every | Ep 692

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by Derrick Van Every, a natural pro bodybuilder, coach, and science-based educator. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience and deep knowledge when it comes to building muscle. We dig into The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump. Derrick and I break down the myths around “the pump,” soreness, and low vs high rep training, including how to think about long-term progress and real...

1 week ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

How To Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility For Better Body Comp and Performance | Ep 691

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down How to Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility. You’ll hear how metabolic flexibility affects energy, cravings, hunger, and performance especially if you’ve been stuck in a fat loss or muscle-building plateau. Plus, I explain the two “avatars” of metabolic inflexibility (low-carb overtrainers vs. high-carb under-movers), how to know where you fall, and the right strategies to start feeling better and seeing results agai...

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low vs High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change | Ep 690

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I am answering a few questions about Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low VS High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change I talk about the key factors that impact sleep, recovery, and fat loss, everything from circadian rhythm habits and caffeine timing to sleep quality and total daily energy expenditure. I also touch on common mistakes I see around maintenance calories and why your body might be adapting in ways you d...

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Bodybuilding vs Gen Pop Fat Loss, Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and more with Peter Fitschen | Ep 689

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Peter Fitschen is back on the podcast for round four, and this one dives deep into Bodybuilding vs. Gen Pop Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and More. We cover everything from smart prep timelines to post-diet recovery to why sustainability looks very different for competitors vs. lifestyle clients. We break down where most people go wrong in fat loss phases, how aggressive you can really be, plus Peter shares what he’s doing d...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn't Always Better | Ep 688

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn’t Always Better I’m walking through the downsides of always being in a surplus, training 5–6 days a week, and neglecting things like conditioning, movement, and stress management. I touch on long-term health, muscle quality, recovery limitations as we age, and why your lifestyle habits need to match your goals. This episode is especially relevant if you’re over 30 an...

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn't | Ep 687

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m sharing a New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn’t I walk through what actually drives hypertrophy, why effort and technique beat fancy strategies every time, and why things like the pump, soreness, or even hormonal spikes aren’t as important as we once thought. I also get into what recovery really means, why consistency matters more than perfection, and the rep ranges I’ve come to believe work best f...

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Metabolic Flexibility, Low Carb, and the Key Nutrients You Need with Mikki Williden | Ep 686

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Mikki Williden, PhD in nutrition, registered nutritionist, endurance athlete, and host of the Mikkipedia podcast. We get into everything from collagen and bone health to macro tracking, carb periodization, alcohol, and metabolic flexibility. Mikki shares how her approach has evolved over the years, what she prioritizes with clients, and why food quality still matters even if you’re hitting your macros. If you want...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Mind Muscle Connection

7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30 | Ep 685

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I’m diving into 7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30 I’ll break down what recovery really means, why it matters more as you age, and how things like poor diet quality, high training volume, and bad sleep habits compound over time. I also cover how to recognize when you’re under-recovered and share real markers and strategies to get back on track. If you’ve been pushing hard in the gym but...

4 weeks ago

24 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

A Strategy to Keep You Leaner and Healthier Year Round (Especially During The Holidays)| Ep 684

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s solo episode, we dive into the High Energy Flex Lifestyle — a sustainable approach to staying lean, feeling better, and maintaining a healthier metabolism year-round. You’ll learn how High Energy Flex works, why it's more effective than typical dieting strategies, and how to implement it based on your goals. Let’s talk about: IntroductionWhat the High Energy Flex Lifestyle Actually MeansHow Energy Balance Adapts (and why that matters)...

1 month ago

26 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routine with Jordan Lips & Bryan Boorstein | Ep 683

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordan Lips and Bryan Boorstein to talk about Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routines We get into chest training strategies and the evolution of our programming over time, plus how our own routines are shifting with age and experience. Brian shares his thoughts on low-dose TRT and tracking bloodwork, and we talk about how to stay adaptable with volume, sleep, and recovery as life changes. I...

1 month ago

54 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Some Things I've Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle | Ep 682

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 unde...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30 | Ep 681

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 30 I 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 ta...

1 month ago

21 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and more with Jeremiah Bair & Brandon DaCruz | Ep 680

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 More We 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 ma...

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

How To Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy, and Stressed) | Ep 679

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 e...

1 month ago

21 minutes

The Mind Muscle Connection

3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle | Ep 678

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 ...

1 month ago

21 minutes