{"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":"The Warrior Monk Framework for High Performers","slug":"the-warrior-monk-framework-for-high-performers","published_at":"2026-04-20T02:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052/the-warrior-monk-framework-for-high-performers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052","url":"https://muscleintelligence.libsyn.com/the-warrior-monk-framework-for-high-performers","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/muscleintelligence/PN_Interview_Final.mp3?dest-id=966710","summary":"Join 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, but wisdom? Ben sits down with philosopher, author, and founder of Philosopher's Notes, Brian Johnson, for one of the most thought-provoking conversations in Muscle Intelligence history. They cover attention mastery, the ancient Greek blueprint for a great life, the warrior-monk duality every high-performing man needs, and the 30-day Warrior Monk Challenge they've built together to transform your body and mind. If you've ever felt pulled in too many directions, this episode will sharpen your focus and reignite your sense of purpose. Don't miss it. 5 Bullet Points: Why your attention is your most valuable asset The ancient Greek formula for a great life Brian's 101 books in 101 days challenge The Energy, Work, Love framework Why warriors must also become monks 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 Brian Johnson is the founder of Philosopher's Notes and Heroic, and one of the most respected distillers of human wisdom alive today. 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