{"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":"Why Elite Performers Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)","slug":"why-elite-performers-still-self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop","published_at":"2026-02-09T12:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052/why-elite-performers-still-self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052","url":"https://muscleintelligence.libsyn.com/why-elite-performers-still-self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/muscleintelligence/Elliot_Roe-_Final.mp3?dest-id=966710","summary":"The 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, discipline, or effort, but subconscious resistance you can't see? In this episode, Ben sits down with high-performance coach and regression hypnotherapist Elliot Roe to break down how elite performers remove the \"brakes\" that keep them stuck below their potential. You'll learn how subconscious patterns form (often between ages 5–10), why talk therapy can miss the root programming, and how physical sensations like tightness, nausea, or dread can reveal the exact block that needs work. If you've ever known what to do but couldn't make yourself do it, this conversation will change how you see your mind. 5 Bullet Points: How subconscious \"programs\" drive self-sabotage Why fear is behind most performance blocks The cube-to-ball metaphor for elite optimization How to spot your blind spots fast A simple self-audit to reveal resistance Watch My Previous Episode with Elliot: Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Work With Elliot's Team https://elliotroe.com/ Get Started with Muscle Intelligence Whenever 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 high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets…","meta_description":"The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ What if your biggest performance probl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/muscle-intelligence-590052/episodes/why-elite-performers-still-self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052/why-elite-performers-still-self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}