{"podcast":{"title":"Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski","slug":"muscle-intelligence-590052","podcast_index_feed_id":590052,"rss_url":"https://muscleintelligence.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://muscleintelligence.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/d/5/7/6d57641c971df9bc16c3140a3186d450/4.jpg","author":"Ben Pakulski | Men's Performance Coach","episode_count":439,"summary":"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 sy…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:18:48.719824+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052"},"episode":{"title":"Nir Eyal | The Mental Shift That Eliminates the Need for Willpower","slug":"nir-eyal-the-mental-shift-that-eliminates-the-need-for-willpower","published_at":"2026-03-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052/nir-eyal-the-mental-shift-that-eliminates-the-need-for-willpower","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052","url":"https://muscleintelligence.libsyn.com/nir-eyal-the-mental-shift-that-eliminates-the-need-for-willpower","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/muscleintelligence/Nir_Eyal_Final.mp3?dest-id=966710","summary":"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 explore the hidden psychology behind motivation, distraction, and long-term behavior change. Nir reveals why knowledge alone doesn't create transformation and how our beliefs shape what we see, feel, and ultimately do. Together, they dive deep into the \"motivation triangle,\" the power of identity, why most people quit too early, and how shifting your belief system can unlock sustained discipline. If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with your health, business, or goals this conversation will completely change how you think about motivation. 5 Bullet Points: Why knowledge alone rarely leads to action The \"motivation triangle\" behind lasting change How limiting beliefs quietly sabotage progress Why distraction is driven by internal triggers The belief shift that fuels long-term discipline 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. 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