Muscle Intelligence

Muscle Intelligence

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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July 21, 2025 91 mins

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In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Jordan Shallow returns to the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to unpack the physical, mental, and emotional...

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In this jam-packed episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with pept...

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In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski reveals his personal mission to become an elite athlete at 80, and the exact strategies he’s using to get there. This i...

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In this Solocast episode, Ben Pakulski pulls back the curtain on the exact reflectio...

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In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food.

Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biolog...

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In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski shares the four essential pillars every high-performing man must master to unlock the limitless version of himself: Physical Capability, Mental Discipline, Stress Resilience, and Energy Optimization. 

Drawing from 25+ years of experience a...

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Ben Pakulski returns with the next evolution of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast.

In this episode, Ben introduces the Four Resiliency Model, a transformative framework developed through years of working with elite performers and ultra-high net worth clients. This isn’t about chasing goals, it’s about building a Lifestyle Operating System that makes growth automatic, predictable and sustainable.

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The conversation around cholesterol has been clouded with misconceptions for years…

Recently, however, a clearer narrative has emerged, shedding light on the importance of understanding cholesterol beyond the simplistic labels of "good" and "bad."

In fact, cholesterol is absolutely vital for our body's functions. This often-victimized molecule plays a pivotal role in hormone production, bile a...

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A number of men experience, at some point in their lives, the downstream effects of mild brain trauma (often unbeknownst to them). And despite the word “mild” evoking an image of a condition easily treated and managed, the effects are too often detrimental…

But there’s also the potential for brain inflammation due to poor lifestyle choices - and correcting the underlying causes for this inflammation is imp...

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If you're a fan of professional hockey, you're likely familiar with the legendary Gary Roberts. With a career spanning over 20 years, including a Stanley Cup win, Gary's journey is nothing short of remarkable.

After sustaining a severe injury and retiring, Roberts came back to play for 11 seasons - not only at a high level, but at maybe THE highest level he had ever played in his entire life.

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Maybe you’ve learned a thing or two about nitric oxide over the years - particularly within the contexts of erectile function, or athletic performance…

This gas plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, and is produced in ALL of our cells to facilitate the dilation of blood vessels.

The dilation of these vessels is fundamental to the proper functioning of EVERY cell in our bodies.

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A major focus for myself and the Muscle Intelligence team in 2024 is the fascinating realm of longevity - and how it intersects with muscle building.

Longevity is a topic that has garnered tremendous interest in the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness…

And admittedly, I was once a skeptic, questioning the vagueness and lack of substantial evidence surrounding longevity.

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I am thrilled to share with you an insightful and inspiring conversation I recently had with Dr. Jim Meehan, a distinguished physician with a focus on male optimization...

​​Over the course of his impressive 30-year career, Dr. Meehan has mastered the art of testosterone optimization, offering invaluable insights into becoming a better man.​​

Dr. Meehan and I dive into the intricacies of mascu...

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I’ve recapped some of our top episodes from 2023 on high performance and longevity…

You’ll hear from Dr. Rob Kominiarek on the BIG levers for nutrition, training, and hormone optimization to support your vitality as you age; Adam Bornstein on what it takes to be TRULY successful in any space…

And high performance coach and mindset expert Dr. Alex Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top per...

This conversation is not your average discussion about testosterone; it's a journey into the physiological pathways, the intricacies of testosterone replacement therapy, and the crucial question of who should and shouldn't explore this avenue.

Scott Howell, Ph.D., is the research director and primary investigator of Tier 1 Center for Clinical Research. He is an epidemiologist and exercise physiologist with...

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I'm thrilled to share something special with you—a live interview that took place in Toronto, with the incredible Brian Johnson; he's a good friend, and someone whom I consider one of my mentors.

Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. He’s 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% committed to helping create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051. As a F...

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I was recently invited to speak at a summit that seeks to unite tens of thousands of men from around the world, to confront the many crises we face..

...and it's one of the most personal interviews I've ever done.

To reach more men, I asked Calling All Men Summit host Michael Skye if I could share this interview with the Muscle Intelligence Community.

Plus, if you register at call...

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Today's interview is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the transformative world of red light therapy, and a chance to explore the profound impact of red light therapy on brain health and performance. From the release of nitric oxide, to the regeneration of neural tissue, you’ll be guided through red light therapy’s transformative effects on circulation, in both the brain and body.

Dr Lew Lim i...

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Your environment has a huge impact on not only how you learn, your mindset, and your motivation to move toward challenge… But also on the health of your brain itself - and your capacity to heal both your physiology, and your psychology.

Today’s compilation of interviews (and one solocast) is an exploration into the incredible role that your environment plays in your health and happiness.  You’ll hear from ...

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Cold exposure and heat therapy are gaining a lot of popularity in the high performance space… And with good reason - these modalities can have a huge positive impact on recovery, stress management, and ultimately, optimal health.  In fact, I’ve found for myself and my high-achieving clientele, that they can be nothing short of life changing.  And so, I sought out an expert to help decipher best practices and protocols.

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