Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski
by Ben Pakulski
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About this podcast
You don't have to decline. Your body is more capable than you think. This podcast will show you how.
Muscle Intelligence is the podcast for high-performing men who want to build muscle, optimize hormones, extend their healthspan, and maintain full cognitive and physical output as they age.
Ben Pakulski spent 25 years as an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, coach, and researcher, working with and learning from the world's leading experts in longevity, performance medicine, testosterone optimization, peptides, and human performance. Every episode takes that body of work and gives you something specific to do with it.
Most men lose muscle, hormonal function, and mental clarity through their 40s and 50s without knowing it's happening or that it's reversible. Ben has spent 25 years working on exactly that problem, alongside the coaches, physicians, and researchers who have the best answers.
If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or serious athlete who wants to train smarter, age better, and get advice from someone who has done the work, this is your show.
Topics include: muscle building, body composition, peptides, hormone optimization, longevity, cognitive performance, sleep, nutrition, and the systems high-performing men use to operate at their best in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
New episodes every Monday.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 454 episodes
- HIIT vs. Zone 2: How Much Cardio Do You Actually Need? | Dr. Martin Gibala · 1 h 10 minIf you only have a few hours a week to train, how much should you spend on Zone 2? Exercise scientist Dr. Martin Gibala joins Ben Pakulski to explain what the evidence supports…
- "Are Peptides Legal? A Peptide Lawyer on Research Peptides & the FDA | Jeff Cohen · 1 h 51 minPeptide lawyer Jeff Cohen explains what's actually legal about peptides: the "Research Use Only" label, the FDA's vote on BPC-157, and the lawsuits over Retatrutide. I'm creating…
- How to Know What's Actually in Your Peptides (Peptide Manufacturer Explains) | Trevor Kruder · 1 h 34 minImplement the Transformation System that has helped 1,000s of Men → https://bit.ly/4B7AQW4 I'm creating the best peptide resource on the planet... Join the waitlist →…
- The Art of Self-Quantification: How to Turn Your Health Data Into Real Action | Gary Wolf · 1 h 15 minImplement the Transformation System Proven for 1,000s of Men → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Learn from Muscle Intelligence → http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter…
- The Truth About Testosterone · 15 minGet 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…
- How to Become the Billion-Dollar Version of Yourself: The Weekly Operating System I Give My Clients · 16 minWork 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…
- Integrative Longevity Medicine: How Peptides, Stem Cells, and Exosomes Work Together (and What Has to Happen Before Any of Them) | Dr. Alexander Grinberg · 1 h 7 minApply 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…
- Success Mindset: The Hidden Skill Behind Winning Every Domain · 30 minApply 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…
- Psychedelic Therapy in 2026: The New Frontier of Treating Addiction and Trauma, and What's Coming First | Bryan Hubbard, Americans for Ibogaine · 1 h 4 minApply 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…
- How to Focus, Recover and Lead Better by Working With Your Brain's Wiring | Wharton Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Platt · 55 minWant 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 →…
- The Molecule Behind Blood Flow, Energy, and Sexual Health After 40 | Dr. Nathan Bryan · 1 h 13 minWork 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…
- The Complete Peptide Guide for Brain, Mitochondria and Growth Hormone Support · 55 minIf you're interested in peptides I have some resources for you → https://go.muscleintelligence.com/form/peptides/ Apply to work with the MI team →…
- The Simple Mechanism Behind Long-Term Performance · 30 minMost 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…
- LDL, Insulin Resistance and The Real Cause of Heart Disease | Dr. Anthony Jay · 1 h 57 minThis 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…
- Why Your Testosterone Labs Come Back Normal While You Feel Terrible | Dr. Abraham Morgentaler · 1 h 7 minWork 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…
- The Daily Routine That Keeps Your Body Moving Well For Life · 48 minGet 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…
- The Harvard Case That Aging Follows Your Mind | Dr. Ellen Langer · 1 h 13 minBook 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…
- A Stoic Psychotherapist on the Inner Game of Powerful Men | Donald Robertson · 1 h 27 minWant 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…
- The Brain Longevity Practice Most Men Are Missing | Dr. Tommy Wood · 1 h 32 minTry 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…
- The Energy Molecule High Performers Are Quietly Using · 1 h 7 minOur 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…
- The Hardest Training Camp of My Life Starts in 30 Days... · 44 minTry 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…
- The New Rules for Getting Lean After 40 · 22 minFollow my annual testing protocol: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/testing My favorite focus stack: https://www.troscriptions.com/muscle My latest biohacking experiment (drug…
- The 10 Part Diagnostic Every Man Needs to Run in 2026 · 43 minWant 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…
- Stop Guessing Your Longevity Protocol After 40 · 33 minLast 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/…
- Peptides, Mitochondria, and the Future of Longevity | Alex Kikel · 2 h 52 minWant 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…
- The 21 -Day Challenge That Will Complete the Man You're Building · 14 minJoin The Warrior Monk Challenge! A 21-day philosophy + fitness challenge with Ben Pakulski and Brian Johnson. http://warriormonkchallenge.com/ Ben Pakulski steps away from…
- The Warrior Monk Framework for High Performers · 50 minJoin 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…
- 7 Reasons Your Hard Training Isn't Building Any Muscle · 28 minWant 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?…
- Matt Jordan: What Every Athlete Gets Wrong About Power · 1 h 32 minGet 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…
- What 20 Years of Peptide Use Taught Me (Most Experts Won't Say This) · 51 minWant 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…
- Nir Eyal | The Mental Shift That Eliminates the Need for Willpower · 56 minRegister 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…
- AI, Preventative Healthcare & Longevity Testing · 45 minGet $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…
- The Compound That Boosts Memory, Focus and Energy · 18 minSave 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…
- The Complete Nutrition Blueprint For Men Over 40 · 39 minIf 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…
- Why Elite Performers Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop) · 49 minThe 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…
- The 6 Physiological Triggers for 100% Predictable Transformation · 35 minIn 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…
- Mike O'Hearn: Why I Ignored The Judges (And Built a Legacy) · 1 h 33 minWork 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…
- Lee Priest – What 40 Years of Bodybuilding Taught Me About Training and Steroids · 1 h 1 minThe 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…
- Playing Small Destroys Your Future (2026 Wake Up Call) with Kenny Santucci · 1 h 27 minThe 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…
- How To Get Ahead of 98% of People (12 Power Moves) · 40 minJoin 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…
- Future Ready: Master These 4 Skills Before It's Too Late · 32 minThe 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…
- The 8 Foundational Exercises You Must Master · 24 minIn 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…
- These 5 Men Will Change Your Life · 23 minIn 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…
- Hard Truths Every Man Needs To Hear · 35 min***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…
- Why Modern Men Have Low Testosterone · 41 minNaturally 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…
- 28 Muscle Building Rules Every Man Must Follow · 24 minJoin 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training…
- The 3-Step Method for Choosing A Perfect Exercise · 16 minWhenever 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…
- The Hidden Genetics Keeping You Fat · 36 minIn 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…
- Why 99% of Training Programs Fail After 12 Weeks #397 · 1 h 25 minATTENTION 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…
- How Fitness Coaches Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI #396 · 36 minWhenever 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…







