In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Andy Miller, co-founder of NRG Esports. Esports is now the fasting growing sport in the world and in this episode they go into detail about the Esport world, how it is beginning to overtake other professional sports, the digital athletes that play and how they train. Andy has a fascinating entrepreneurial background and shares his story in this episode.

• Andy’s origin story and the ah-ha moment that introduced him to the world of Esports. (6:14)
• When did Esports take-off? (13:00)
• How do you become a professional gamer? (17:28)
• How being a part of an Esports team is the same as being on a professional sports team. The path to becoming a pro gamer. (19:22)
• The secret sauce to the success of gaming: Live Events. (26:40)
• The evolution of sports and how does Esports play a part. (29:50)
• Are there different styles of play depending on culture/race? (32:42)
• A young man’s sport: The importance of correctional exercise and movement to stay optimized. (36:20)
• Does he see a backlash from these kids making so much money so fast? (39:50)
• Is there a starting 5 in gaming? (42:30)
• How often are players tweaking their style of play? (44:38)
• Are there rivalries in gaming? (45:45)
• What do the analytics show when it comes to gender in gaming? (47:28)
• Are there markets/brands that are popping up from the growth of Esports? (49:45)
• Who are the superstars in Esports? (53:03)
• As an investor, what are the biggest challenges he sees with gaming in terms of growth? Opportunities? (55:00)
• How to optimize these players bodies to play at their highest level. (59:00)
• How big will this thing get? (1:04:00)
• Will virtual reality play a part in gaming? (1:06:20)
• What was his experience like working under Steve Jobs? (1:08:55)
• The moment he decided to sell his company to Apple and his selling pitch to Steve Jobs. (1:11:50)
• Does he have his hands in multiple businesses? (1:19:02)
• Mind Pump: The exclusive fitness programmers for Esports? (1:22:47)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Andy Miller (@amiller)  Twitter
• (@king_babybay)  Instagram
• San Francisco Shock (@SFShock)  Twitter
• Tyler Blevins (@ninja)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Felix Grey
  • **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns**
• NRG ESPORTS
• G Fuel Energy Formula
• This 26-year-old makes $500,000 every month playing 'Fortnite' in his bedroom — here's how he does it
• San Francisco Overwatch Roster Reveal - YouTube
• Apple acquires mobile ad company Quattro Wireless
• Hometap
• CLICK MANAGEMENT AND NRG ESPORTS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF "CLICK"
• The explosive growth of eSports

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to conquer binge eating, the biggest mental hurdles they have had to overcome, what they would pursue with all the time in the world and no other life restrictions and if there is such thing as a weed hangover.

• Catrina “Patient Zero”: The guys are all sick at the same time, time to bust out the cold busting Organifi remedies. (4:52)
• Mind Pump Weekend Update:
  • The special bond of family: Adam’s mom gets married! (11:20)
  • Justin has family visit from out of town. (17:30)
  • Sal watches Harry Potter movies with his kids. (18:09)
• Pumpsgiving: The Ultimate Feast thanks to Butcher Box. (19:14)
• FDA Approves Cannabis For Brain Cancer Treatment. (20:58)
• Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study. (24:16)
• The stigma of cannabis and the War on Drugs. (28:17)
• The Starbucks Generation: The change in climate how kids how consume caffeine. (35:19)
• New trend alert! Nose Warmers. (40:12)
• #Quah question #1 – How to conquer binge eating? Any advice? (42:17)
• #Quah question #2 – What are the biggest mental hurdles you have had to overcome in your life? (55:50)
• #Quah question #3 – If you had all the time in the world and no other life restrictions, what would you like to immerse yourself in and learn more about? (1:08:56)
• #Quah question #4 – Is there such thing as a weed hangover? (1:18:46)

People Mentioned:

• Julianna Marie Photography (@photosbyjmp)  Instagram
• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• Butcher Box
  • **FREE Bacon, 2 Ribeye’s, $10 off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!**
• The Good Dad Project - When a Father Commits Suicide
• DEA Schedules Insys Therapeutics’ Syndros (Dronabinol Oral Solution) As Schedule II Drug
• Big Pharma's anti-marijuana stance aims to squash the competition, activists say
• Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study
• Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada -- Here's Why The U.S. Will Not Be Far Behind
• Ned
  • **15% off first purchase**
• Eaze
  • **Use code MINDPUMP for $20 off + FREE delivery with your first order (Available only in CA)**
• Nose warmers are now a thing, and we totally want one
• The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships and Live Their Fullest Lives – Book by Lewis Howes

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with the controversial  1990s bodybuilder Shawn Ray.

• The birth of the Mass Monsters: Shawn shares his origin story. (3:25)
• How the artistry of bodybuilding was lost in the 90s. (9:29)
• The end of the “beauty of symmetry” in bodybuilding. (11:50)
• The evolution of the chemistry in bodybuilding. (14:06)
• When did he make the decision to get into anabolic steroids? (15:48)
• How you don’t get better with age on steroids. (19:30)
• The development of the different categories in bodybuilding. (23:10)
• The Anti-Fitness Idea: The Global Mainstream look of Fitness. (26:20)
• Did the pharmacology of bodybuilding change and evolve training programs? (27:20)
• How has social media impacted “being a student of the game?” (30:05)
• The influx of the “Age of Influencers” at bodybuilding conventions. (34:56)
• The conspiracy effect of judging in bodybuilding. (37:09)
• Own Your Shit: Why he is anti-trainer. (41:03)
• The Puss-ification of Bodybuilding: How the training has changed. (49:07)
• Why getting away from the gym did wonders for his physique and psyche. (55:01)
• What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (59:57)
• Will we see bodybuilding in the Olympics? (1:05:07)
• What are the biggest risks facing the sport today? (1:06:40)
• The “Negative Nancy” mentality of Flex Wheeler. (1:10:25)
• During his career, did he build any lifelong friendships/relationships? Poke fun at? (1:16:28)
• The fragile ego mindset of bodybuilders. (1:19:10)
• How his passion drives his actions. (1:24:20)
• How the Arnold Classic has disrupted the industry and dominated. (1:27:19)
• Shawn Ray the businessman and storyteller. (1:31:00)
• Can he see a person and tell if they are on anabolic steroids? (1:40:11)
• The surprise daughter story explained. (1:47:35)
• The transition from bodybuilder to dad. Does he find himself protective over his children? (1:54:25)
• Idiot savant: The Kai Greene story. (1:57:36)
• Will we ever see another bodybuilder go mainstream? (2:07:02)
• The appeal/clout of The Rock and other celebrities promoting bodybuilding. (2:14:05)
• Why he walked away from bodybuilding. (2:17:27)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro)  Instagram
• Shawn Ray Fitness
• Shawn Ray TV - YouTube
• Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8)  Instagram
• Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates)  Instagram
• Phil Heath (@philheath)  Instagram
• Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram
• Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08)  Instagram
• Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler)  Instagram
• Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official)  Instagram
• Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)  Twitter
• Asia Monet Ray (@asiamonetray)  Instagram
• Kai Greene (@kaigreene)  Instagram
• Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden)  Instagram
• Dwayne Johnson (@therock)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF!!
  • **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• BREAKING: The Dallas McCarver Autopsy Has Been Released
• Bigger (2018) - IMDb
• FLEX WHEELER shares NINJA TURTLE accident before OLYMPIA 1997
• SWOLE O'clock
• Arnold Sports Festival
• Bodybuilders Plead Guilty In Gruesome Slay
• Shawn Ray Calls Out Mike O'Hearn On Steroids - YouTube
• Black Panther (2018) - IMDb

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about of it is better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups, if pickup games of basketball tell the body to not to build muscle, how much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press and how to train to achieve muscle separation.

• Technology has us spoiled. (3:53)
• The transition when you became attached to the internet. (6:07)
• Was Sal an easy target growing up with his love for books and reading? (9:45)
• The misconception of being a “dumb jock.” How we create stereotypes. (13:50)
• Caption This! Giveaway Winners! (16:53)
• Fostering an environment of being purpose driven and belief in what you are doing. (18:16)
• Start with Why and the power of self-improvement through fitness. (23:07)
• Will you benefit the most pre or post workout from consuming caffeine? (26:28)
• The benefits of turmeric & Organifi Green Juice to optimize your immune system. (32:00)
• Many dietary supplements contain unapproved, dangerous ingredients, study finds. (33:50)
• The dark side of the supplement market. (38:53)
• #Quah question #1 – Is it better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups? (45:04)
• #Quah question #2 – Will playing pickup games of basketball tell the body not to build muscle? (54:20)
• #Quah question #3 – How much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press? (1:00:40)
• #Quah question #4 – How does one train to achieve muscle separation? (1:08:32)

People Mentioned:

• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Branch Warren (@thebranchwarren)  Instagram
• Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08)  Instagram
• Phil Heath (@philheath)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Organifi  
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• MAPS Fitness Products
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!!
• Start with Why: : How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Book by Simon Sinek
• Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel
• Effects of Caffeine on Muscle Glycogen Utilization and the Neuroendocrine Axis during Exercise
• Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral
• Dietary Supplements Can Contain Viagra, Steroids, or Worse
• Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements List
• Mind Pump Episode 580: Mike Matthews
• Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements Online - Legion
• Mind Pump TV - YouTube
• How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV
• Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump
• How to do a PROPER Plank - YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps, the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner, how to approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range and their opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat.

• Want to get Justin to do something, make it a game and time him. (5:07)
• The Singularity. Sal’s son new school project: Podcaster. (6:38)
• The most brilliant writing ever, Big Mouth. (13:40)
• Adam making nervous bets. (17:10)
• Bradley Martyn bruising Adam’s ego and the fallout from it. (20:02)
• A way to give back and communicate with your audience, Instagram Q&A. (28:44)
• The tremendous amount of time that is wasted due to inefficiency in various markets and online platforms like Thrive Market that are disrupting them. (30:50)
• Letting the fox in the hen house. Amazon’s control over all brands. (39:45)
• Is Walmart too big to fail? The needed competition with Amazon. (41:58)
• Robots and AI taking over and doing amazing things. (43:40)
• Way too addictive: Skinny Dipped almonds. (48:35)
• The guys share their favorite scary movies. (49:58)
• #Quah question #1 - How can I not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps? (53:25)
• #Quah question #2 - What would you say are the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner? (1:10:06)
• #Quah question #3 - How do you approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range? (1:23:40)
• #Quah question #4 – Do you have an opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat? (1:30:58)

People Mentioned:

• Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn)  Instagram
• Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram
• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram
• Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Skinny Dipped 
  • **Enter the code “MINDPUMP”  for 20% off**
• Thrive Market
  • **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order  Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more**
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF!
  • **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• MAPS Fitness Projects
• Big Mouth | Netflix Official Site
• Largest Organic Retailers in North America
• Pizza Hut is working on self-driving delivery trucks
• The Rocky Theme takes this Boston Dynamics Atlas robot parkour video to the next level of hilarity
• Maps Prime Pro Bundle - Mind Pump
• How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It – Book by Mark Cuban
• Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Melissa Mello of the UC Davis Mind Institute on Autism.

• Mind Pump Recommends: White Boy Ricky. (3:21)
• Introducing Melissa Mello: Who is she and what does she do? (4:50)
• What got her into this field of research? (6:00)
• Has autism exploded or have people become more aware? (6:31)
• How do we categorize autism? (8:41)
• What do we know about the autistic brain? (11:50)
• Breaking the myths of autism. What causes it? (13:50)
• Is there a link between poor nutrition/lack of exercise and autism? (17:36)
• Have there been any evolutionary advantages to having autism? (19:45)
• How does one treat autism? (21:42)
• What are the different forms of autism? Spectrums? (23:05)
• What symptoms can parents look for? (25:11)
• Are there any tools/objective tests to see if kids are on the spectrum? (27:14)
• The lessons she has learned working with children with autism. (28:23)
• Has she had a particular breakthrough recently? (29:36)
• Are there common mistakes parents make that have autistic children? (32:03)
• Are we doing a good or bad job treating children with autism? (36:23)
• What are the biggest roadblocks when it comes to furthering research and treatments? (38:00)
• What is the hallmark of autism? (39:21)
• Is there a gut/brain connection when it comes to autism? (42:39)
• What frustrates her the most and does she have to battle the parents? (44:26)
• What are the big rocks to address if your child gets diagnosed with autism? (46:15)
• When the child wants to talk, but can’t. What does that mean? (47:51)
• How does she deal with failure? (49:04)
• Does she get emotional connected to the children she treats? (50:48)
• Her thoughts on labeling things without knowing. (54:40)
• Knowing what we know now, does she speculate on who may have had autism? (57:10)
• What potential future research excites her in the field? (1:01:30)
• Have there been paradigm shattering moments in her career? (1:03:15)
• Does she find herself closed off from other people after a long day? (1:05:05)
• Recommendations for websites with quality autism research/information. (1:07:14)
• Are there symptoms she sees in adult patients? (1:10:27)
• Favorite books? (1:11:30)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Melissa Mello, M.Ed. BCBA - Project Manager
• Autism Phenome Project (APP) Research Team
• UC Davis Health
• Tony Lowe (@tonyloweyoyoyo)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• White Boy (2017)
• Data and Statistics | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social Cognition, the Male Brain and the Autism Spectrum
• Environmental Chemical Exposures and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Epidemiological Evidence
• Challenging Autism With Exercise: An Opportunity Worth Stretching For
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | Autism Speaks
• Joint Attention and Vocabulary Development
• How inflammation and gut bacteria influence autism
• New findings on probiotics and autism: What you need to know
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)®
• Temple Grandin: Inside ASD | Autism Research Institute
• Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk - YouTube
• Large study on parent age & autism finds increased risk with teen moms
• The NPDB
• Autism Speaks: Home
• Let me hear your voice - Book by Catherine Maurice
• The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism - Book by Naoki Higashida
• Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their opinion on P90x and Beachbody programs, the importance of exercise order in MAPS programs, the truth about designer steroids and prohormones and how much they think the human psyche affects weight loss.

• Being a good father and going deep about suicide. (5:54)
• The lessons you learn by teaching rather than just learning. (8:35)
• Shout out to “Dynamic” Danny Matranga. (12:00)
• The value of being an effective communicator. (14:25)
• Sal testing his ever raging testosterone levels using Everly Well & the importance of getting your levels checked. (17:35)
• Organifi updates. (28:35)
• Adam the professional faller & the shit that guys do. (29:45)
• The Mysterious Fall of Shredz and Joey Swoll’s new partnership with Conor McGregor. (36:44)
• The grueling, yet satisfying nature of manual labor. (42:34)
• Sugar Shock: Do you know how much sugar your children are consuming? (44:47)
• The recipe for disaster and social pressures of behaviors learned from childhood. (46:58)
• #Quah question #1 – What is your opinion on P90x and Beachbody programs? (57:35)
• #Quah question #2 - How important is the exercise order in MAPS programs? (1:15:33)
• #Quah question #3 – Can you talk about designer steroids and prohormones? (1:23:53)
• #Quah question #4 - How much does the human psyche affect weight loss? (1:33:54)

People Mentioned:

• Larry Hagner (@thedadedge)  Instagram
• Daniel Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@dynamic.danny)  Instagram
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram
• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram
• Joey Swoll (@joeyswoll)  Instagram
• Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma)  Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Everly Well
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% off any test**
• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• Leave a Review and win a FREE T-SHIRT!
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!!
  • **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• The Good Dad Project: When a Father Commits Suicide
• Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral
• The Notorious Conor McGregor joins Ryse Supplements
• Sugar Shock
• Vertical Meals
• PRx Performance
  • **Code “mindpump” 5% off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more**
• Joovv
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Mind Pump Free Resources
• Mike Matthews: Muscle for Life Coaching
• Ben Pakulski Programs
• Jordan Shallow Online Coaching

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what it takes to master the squat.

• Tribalism and fostering an open minded community. (2:24)
• How to Squat Like a Pro (17:30)
  • Why Squatting is Important and what is considered strong for a squat? (18:50)
  • When & How to Add Resistance. (24:20)
  • Our Best Squatting Tips:  The most important keys to getting a good, deep squat, that's actually quite commonly overlooked. (31:34)
  • Takeaways and actionable steps. (47:00)

People Mentioned:

• Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell)  Twitter
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• MAPS Fitness Products
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!!
  • **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• Mind Pump FREE Resources
• Chart: Are You Strong?
• Free Report: How to Squat like a Pro
• Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis
• Accessories: Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set
• Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise - YouTube
• Tension Squat- Increase Squat Depth with this Simple Exercise - YouTube

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if when changing rep ranges if it is a good idea to change the type of exercise in the routine as well, if there is a benefit to stretching after working out, how to prevent getting Alzheimer’s and how to reduce the symptoms in those who already have it and whether a franchise is the best way to start a gym.

• Stealing or paying homage? How artists take beats from each other in this day and age. (4:37)
• It’s so good, yet so fucked up. The new season of Big Mouth & sex toy talk. (6:58)
• UPDATE: A Deep Analysis of What Conor Said to Khabib. (10:58)
• Dying to Sleep — The Waking Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia. (16:45)
• Take some NED and go to bed. How Adam uses it into his sleep routine for himself and his dogs. (19:50)
• New Organifi products and squirrels on a plane. (24:10)
• The moment Adam took too much Alpha Brain & the chemistry during interviews. (30:10)
• Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study. (32:20)
• Finding things to poke holes in. Layne Norton at it again with recent post on artificial sweeteners. (33:48)
• #Quah question #1 – When changing rep ranges is it a good idea to change the type of exercise in the routine as well? (38:06)
• #Quah question #2 – Should you stretch after working out? (49:35)
• #Quah question #3 - How to prevent getting Alzheimer’s and how to reduce the symptoms in those who already have it? (58:44)
• #Quah question #4 -  Is a franchise is the best way to start a gym? (1:07:38)

People Mentioned:

• Conner Moore (@connerwanders)  Instagram
• Emily Morse (@sexwithemily)  Instagram
• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram
• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram
• Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram
• Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram
• Tony Jeffries OLY (@tony_jeffries)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Big Mouth
• A Deep Analysis of What Conor Said to Khabib
• The lawyer who became a scientist to find a cure for her fatal disease
• Dying to Sleep — The Waking Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia
• Ned
  • **15% off first purchase**
• Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral
• Flight Delayed After Woman Brings Squirrel On Plane
• Episode 697: Kyle Kingsbury- Onnit's Director of Human Optimization
• Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Joov
  • ** MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping**
• Sunlighten Saunas
  • **Mention “Mind Pump” for free shipping**
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic
• Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life - Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal, M.D.
• Mind Pump Episode 874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE
• Orangetheory
• Box N Burn

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if a 17 year old should bulk or cut, the most appropriate rep ranges or workout phases for cuts and bulks, the most important muscle or muscle group for peak athletic performance and if it is common to have clients who struggle to make progress compared to the transformations we see on social media.

• Mind Pump custom chairs and mics: Coming Soon! (6:33)
• @thetraininghour shout out! Philosophical, Psychological, And Practical Posts For Life, Fitness, And Health. (7:35)
• More to Bruce Lee than just his movies…Sal gets nerdy on his idol. (8:30)
• Sal’s wardrobe kryptonite for Taylor…Vuori saves the day! (16:45)
• When you drink milk and you know you shouldn’t…Four Sigmatic to the rescue! (20:40)
• Does size really  matter when it comes to fertility? New study. (27:32)
• Entering new era of psychotherapy. Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Closer to Medicinal Use (It’s Not Just Your Imagination). (30:38)
• A Banksy painting sold at auction for $1.4 million — then automatically shredded itself. (36:27)
• Why Campbell Soup Is Selling Its Fresh Business. (39:08)
• The guys speculate on why Bodybuilding.com is taking a nosedive and slowing bleeding out vs. their competition. (42:10)
• The major gap between what is “good” and what is “viral.” Amazon, Netflix, Hulu the ever changing media. (51:40)
• #Quah question #1 – What should a 17 year old do, bulk or cut? (58:55)
• #Quah question #2 – What would be the most appropriate rep ranges or workout phases for cuts and bulks? (1:11:23)
• #Quah question #3 – What would you say is the most important muscle or muscle group for peak athletic performance? (1:18:55)
• #Quah question #4 - Is it common to have clients who struggle to make progress compared to the transformations we see on social media? (1:26:35)

People Mentioned:

• Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour)  Instagram
• Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram
• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram
• Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Jeff Seid (@jeff_seid)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram
• Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog)  Instagram
• Tay (@tayvalenz)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Vuori Clothing 
  • **25% off order**
• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler
• Workout Wear for Style Champs
• The best workout clothes for men - Business Insider
• Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral
• Size really does matter when it comes to fertility
• Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Closer to Medicinal Use (It’s Not Just Your Imagination)
• Banksy painting 'self-destructs' moments after being sold for $1.4 million at auction
• For Campbell Soup, Fresh Foods Prove a Struggle
• Mind Pump Episode 874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE
• Kaged Muscle Supplements - Innovation at Work
• Hold the Dark | Netflix Official Site
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• Beehive Health & Nutrition
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals
• Thrive Market
  • **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order**

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Michael Wood, a former Baltimore Police officer who came out publicly about the misconduct he witnessed in the police department.

• In the culture and mindset of not doing things. (5:47)
• Dropping all the labels: Does he identify to his political views? (6:49)
• Being a slave to the system: The ability to make your own decisions in life. (7:47)
• How professionalism changes in the police force. (11:00)
• Violence Porn: What started getting him public attention? (13:43)
• How does police work change your mindset? (18:21)
• How people are all biology and their experiences. (23:25)
• Does he find racism in this country? (28:05)
• Why he wants to investigate WHY a crime was committed, not HOW. (31:48)
• Experiences for each person: How we start the change. (41:30)
• What does he see in the different cultures in America? (46:45)
• Why does the Government try and create tribes? Are we on the right track? (49:50)
• How being authentic is the future. (52:45)
• The misrepresentation of Michael Wood. (54:34)
• His take on #BlackLivesMatter & other issues in this country. (1:01:03)
• The Prevalence Effect. (1:09:56)
• How is he supporting himself financially? What is his purpose now? (1:11:59)
• What are his thoughts on religion? (1:13:58)
• Does he believe in objective or relative morality? (1:18:04)
• His next focus or avenue. (1:22:44)
• Has he had any push back from police officers? (1:23:42)
• Are all systems flawed? (1:25:45)
• Is technology the future savior in policing? (1:27:32)
• Being an activist for police reform: His idea for success. (1:30:23)
• How close to reality is The Wire? (1:31:18)
• The next CNN correspondent? (1:33:30)

Featured guest/People Mentioned:

• Michael A.Wood (@michaelawoodjr)  Twitter/Instagram
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Joe Rogan Experience #670 - Michael A. Wood, Jr.
• Crimes & Punishments: In the 21st Century – Book by Michael Wood
• Freddie Gray's death in police custody - what we know
• The Wire
• Epigenetics: The Science of Change
• FBI Crime Statistics in the USA - 2016
• Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape
• Inequality and violent crime
• Statistics | The Fatherless Generation
• The odd reality of life under China's all-seeing credit score system
• Michael Wood Jr. On Veterans Taking Stand At Standing Rock
• What is the history of the minimum wage?
• California law will require women on corporate boards
• USMC Veterans Call for NFL Ban
• The NFL is NOT Unpatriotic or Racist
• Sex and gender: what is the difference?

Organifi Quah! iTunes + Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips on postponing the pump, the benefit of warming up in longer ranges of motion, advice for females trying to shift to lifting heavy weights and if they think breast implant illness is real or BS.

• What’s the secret to the guys keeping their immune systems healthy? (5:08)
• #FairyFacedHunk (9:42)
• It’s a family affair…Sal and Justin share their excitement over training their kids. (10:52)
• Do the guys decorate for Halloween? Whose kid has the sick sense of humor? (13:50)
• The most epic UFC fight card ever??!! The guys recap Khabib vs. McGregor. (16:45)
• Crushing their competition. Amazon will pay $15 minimum wage for all US employees. (28:49)
• #Quah question #1 – Do you have any tips on postponing the pump? (34:14)
• #Quah question #2 – Do you think there is benefit of warming up in longer ranges of motion? (43:09)
• #Quah question #3 – What would your advice be for females trying to shift to lifting heavy weights? (50:29)
• #Quah question #4 – Do you think the breast implant illness is real or BS? (57:06)

People Mentioned:

• Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc)  Instagram
• Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov)  Instagram
• Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma)  Instagram
• Tony Ferguson (@tonyfergusonxt)  Instagram
• Dana White (@danawhite)  Instagram
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram
• Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson)  Twitter
• Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos)  Twitter
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!!
  • Code “BLACK50” at checkout
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Leave a 5 Star Review and WIN a FREE Mind Pump T-Shirt!! Visit the Mind Pump Facebook Page
• Refuge
• Sunlighten Sauna
  • **Mention “mindpump” for free shipping**
• Mind Pump Ep. Episode 875: Stephen Cabral
• Amazon will pay $15 minimum wage for all US employees
• Amazon hourly workers lose monthly bonuses, stock awards
• Fat Gripz Official
• MAPS PRIME - Mind Pump

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral, author of The Rain Barrel Effect and host of The Cabral Concept podcast.

• Who has been his favorite guest to interview? Challenged him? (6:11)
• Why artificial sweeteners are some of the most toxic things you can put in your body. (8:25)
• The #1 reason for having low testosterone. (14:34)
• The major issues with CrossFit adopting the Paleo/Keto Diet. (16:31)
• Is it a bad idea to make things so palatable? (19:25)
• How a “nuclear bomb” was created in his immune system by trying to cure himself using Western Medicine practices. (23:30)
• What is Ayurvedic Medicine, the approach and how it different from other forms of medicine? (27:50)
• How he aims to communicate his knowledge to others. (30:06)
• Why the modern lifestyle is keeping us in chronic stress. (34:05)
• The circular loop that is keeping us from getting to our goal weight. (37:08)
• The scenarios of IF you SHOULD EAT or NOT EAT post workout. (38:51)
• How can we get into the parasympathetic nervous system? (41:30)
• The Western mentality of taking everything and making it intense. (43:30)
• Does he see benefits of using tools to calm the parasympathetic nervous system? (45:30)
• His theory on EMF’s (electromagnetic fields) and their impact on the human body. (46:56)
• The differences between a naturopathic vs. medical doctor. (50:11)
• Is TOO much saturated fat good or bad?? (53:50)
• The FACTS and SCIENCE behind fasting. (57:05)
• Why cold showers/plunges may not be beneficial to everyone. (1:07:57)
• Are people changing their behaviors to seek out those cortisol spikes? (1:09:09)
• WHY you have psoriasis and HOW to treat it. (1:13:16)
• The “Big 5” lab tests you SHOULD  ask for when visiting your doctor. (1:16:14)
• The Mounting Evidence against Eating Meat: Is higher protein the right move? (1:22:28)
• Why he believes EVERYONE has a set point. (1:25:37)
• His approach to why we have food allergies/sensitivities. (1:28:00)
• The importance of a vaginal birth and breastfeeding to a healthy gut. (1:33:08)
• The stigma behind CBD and how he uses it in his practice. (1:40:50)
• The future of Western Medicine and is it trending in the right direction. (1:49:05)
• How would he treat a woman who is estrogen dominant? (1:53:53)
• What does he do NOW to combat potential future disease? (1:59:17)
• His take on creatine as the end all be all supplement. (2:03:40)
• Ways to prevent prostate cancer. (2:05:20)
• The foundational supplements you SHOULD be consuming. (2:07:53)
• The RIGHT way to eliminate heavy metals from your body. (2:11:21)

Featured Guest:

• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram
  • Website
  • Podcast
  • Equilibrium Nutrition
  • The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! – Book by Stephen Cabral

People Mentioned:

• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram
• Dr. Joseph Mercola (@drmercola)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Effects of the Artificial Sweetener Neotame on the Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolites in Mice
• Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth
• Neuro-Endocrine Networks Controlling Immune System in Health and Disease
• MAPS Prime
• Joovv
• Brain.fm
• Cabral Concept 767 - TWT: What to Ask for (and Why) When Running Your Annual Blood Work
• Everly Well
  • **Code “MINDPUMP” for 15% off any test**
• Sunlighten Saunas
  • **Mention “Mind Pump” for FREE SHIPPING**
• Cabral Concept 802 - TWT: The Mounting Evidence Against Eating Meat?
• Feeding Babies Foods With Peanuts Appears To Prevent Allergies
• FDA and CDC Bias Against Raw Milk
• Ned
  • **15% off first purchase**
• What are bioidentical hormones?
• Cabral Concept 325 - TWT: Heavy Metal Toxicity & The Foods That Detox Them
• IAOMT: The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. 25% Off your first purchase

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS, the benefits to training for hypertrophy while dieting, if a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network is in the works and if they ever wonder if they are swinging out of their league when it comes to their partner.

• Welcome back Craig “Thundarr the Barbarian” Capurso! (6:12)
• How has fatherhood changed him? (11:15)
• Radical Honesty: Why he left Bodybuilding.com and how has it affected his business. (16:32)
• The true reason behind why Craig is not a part of the Mind Pump Podcast. (19:37)
• Does he ever look back at his life and say “what if?” (23:18)
• How has he grown mentally? (24:50)
• Why it’s not about the number of people that follow you, it’s the quality. (26:30)
• The transition/evolution of his training. (29:10)
• Do fitness professionals have a responsibility to promote great content? (34:40)
• His thoughts about getting back into the podcast space. (35:49)
• No rules to this game: Intellectual Dark Web and long-form discussion revolution. (41:55)
• Updates on Metron. (44:02)
  • What benefits/setbacks has he seen from his China effort? (52:28)
  • Future plans? (54:40)
  • Has he refined his elevator pitch? (58:32)
• The movement of healing your body through food and not just supplementation. (59:18)
• His next big venture…Gym Owner?! (1:03:06)
• Craig turns the tide…Who is the guy’s favorite recent interview? (1:05:40)
• Burning the candle at both ends: The work/life balance. (1:11:15)
• Adam’s journey from start to finish: His mind shift from stage competitor to podcaster. (1:15:30)
• #Quah question #1 – What is the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS? (1:21:31)
• #Quah question #2 – Is there any benefit to training for hypertrophy while dieting? (1:33:31)
• #Quah question #3 – Will you guys come out with a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network? (1:41:44)
• #Quah question #4 – Do you ever wonder if you are swinging out of your league when it comes to your partner? (1:48:20)

Featured Guest:

• Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram

People Mentioned:

• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram
• Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram
• Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro)  Twitter
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram
• Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell)  Twitter
• Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena)  Twitter
• Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram
• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram
• Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Skinny Dipped
  
  • **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off**
• Organifi  
  
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• MAPS Aesthetic 
  
  • **Code “BLACK50” for ½ off for the month of October!**
• Leave a 5 Star Review at the Mind Pump Facebook page, win a T-shirt!! 
• Thundarr the Barbarian
• The D10 
• ROMWOD // Optimize your Range of Motion
• Meet the Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web 
• Metron
• Cellucor - Global Leader in Sports Nutrition Innovation 
• Rockbox Fitness Franchise 
• Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis
• Mind Pump Episode 595: Joe DeSena
• Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler
• Mind Pump Episode 496: Tom Bilyeu 
• Mind Pump Episode 827: Bishop Barron - Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God 
• Brain.fm 
• Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. 25% off your first purchase

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best angle for flies and presses for a woman who is looking to build the muscles that perk up the boobs, how to incorporate stretching into a workout program, who they would like to face in a Rogan debate and whether Mind Pump has "made it."

• EAZE to the rescue! To assist with your root canal pain. (5:56)
• Another knock on the Pro-Artificial Sweetener Camp. Artificial sweeteners are toxic to digestive gut bacteria: study .(14:31)
• Extremely condescending to women? California Becomes First State to Mandate Female Board Directors. (19:46)
• The new wave of strengthening brain function. The effects of strength training on cognitive performance in elderly women: study. (30:18)
• Why Mind Pump is so successful. (37:36)
• #Quah question #1 – Which angle for flies and presses is the best for a woman who is looking to build the muscles that perk up the boobs? (43:19)
• #Quah question #2 – Do you have a stretching routine? If so, how do you incorporate stretching into a workout program? (50:31)
• #Quah question #3 – Who would like to face in a Rogan debate? (1:02:36)
• #Quah question #4 – What moment have you sat back and said Mind Pump “made it”? (1:11:17)

People Mentioned:

• Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell)  Twitter
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram
• Nick Curson (@speedofsport)  Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski (@benpakulski)  Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)  Twitter
• Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls)  Instagram
• Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe) Twitter

Links/Products Mentioned:

• MAPS Fitness Product
• Eaze
  • **Use code MINDPUMP for $20 off + FREE delivery with your first order (Available only in CA)**
• Effects of the Artificial Sweetener Neotame on the Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolites in Mice
• Thrive Market
• California Becomes First State to Mandate Female Board Directors
• The effects of strength training on cognitive performance in elderly women
• Brain.fm
• Z-Health
• The Complete Book of Running - Book by Jim Fixx
• MAPS PRIME - Mind Pump
• Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. 25% Off your first purchases 

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Warren Farrell, the author of The Boy Crisis. Dr. Farrell is a controversial but very level-headed and well-spoken activist that is pushing for the return to sanity with respect to gender roles.

• Why one sex is not bad and the other good. (7:12)
• Why men are the disposable sex. (16:12)
• How we have trained men to constantly test each other and disconnect from their feelings. (21:19)
• Why men earn more. (28:40)
• How men have evolved from human beings to human doers. (32:20)
• Why you have to do, what you have to do. The male obligation to support their family. (37:30)
• His thoughts on the movement to dissolve gender roles. (40:25)
• The ultimate dance: Getting men and women to understand each other. (50:29)
• Boy’s lives matter. (59:34)
• What are the consequences of being a child of divorce? (1:02:00)
• Statistics of children growing up without a father. (1:09:00)
• Why training children to win, comes with training children to lose. (1:14:50)
• Is victimhood a result of growing up without a father? (1:16:56)
• His take on the anti-bullying movement. (1:22:51)
• “I am women, I have been wronged.” His stance on the Kavanaugh investigation. (1:28:58)
• Whenever only one sex wins, both sexes lose. (1:34:49)
• The pivotal movement that got him to switch his stance on the NOW movement. (1:36:53)
• Why does he feel he gets so much hate? (1:41:33)
• Can the blame fall on politicians for the victimhood mentality? The gender pay gap. (1:43:40)
• What issues we will face in the future? (1:46:10)
• Why it’s not a good definition of power to feel obligated to earn money that someone spends, while we die early. (1:54:15)
• The value of training the concept of the Male Warrior. (1:59:50)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell)  Twitter
  • Website
• 1440 Multiversity: Event in Scotts Valley, CA
• Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram
• Thomas Sowell (@ThomasSowell)  Twitter

Links/Products Mentioned:

• The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do about It – Book by Warren Farrell PhD (Author), John Gray PhD (Author)
• Warren Farrell protest at University of Toronto - Full version
• Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap -- and What Women Can Do About It – Book by Dr. Warren Farrell (Author)
• Why 43% of Women With Children Leave Their Jobs, and How to Get Them Back
• Parental ADHD Symptomology and Ineffective Parenting: The Connecting Link of Home Chaos
• General Prevalence of ADHD
• Statistics About Children of Divorce
• The Myth of Male Power - Book by Warren Farrell
• The Consequences of Fatherlessness
• Father and Child Reunion: How to Bring the Dads We Need to the Children We Love - by Warren Farrell  (Author), Ph.D. (Author)

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about hat bird dogs are good for, full body vibration plates for muscle growth, what they would do if they were diagnosed with cancer and some dos and don'ts for attracting sponsors.

• #PodcastHard Event Recap (5:40)
• The new and rapidly growing market for quality CBD. The overall health benefits of companies like NED. (23:30)
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk resigns as chairman. Justified or not? (35:53)
• Testosterone Administration Reduces Lying in Men. True or False? (40:10)
• Organifi latest news and the newest Mind Pump elixir. (45:10)
• #Quah question #1 - What are bird dogs good for? (48:48)
• #Quah question #2 – Thoughts on full body vibration plates for muscle growth? (58:42)
• #Quah question #3 - What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer? (1:05:27)
• #Quah question #4 – What are some dos and don'ts for attracting sponsors? (1:16:08)

People Mentioned:

• Amelia Boone (@arboone11)  Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
• Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram
• Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness)  Instagram
• Josh Trent (@trent_sd)  Instagram
• Girls Gone WOD® Podcast (@girlsgonewodpodcast)  Instagram
• Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell)  Twitter
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• NED
  • **15% off first purchase**
• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• Skinny Dipped Almonds
  • **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off**
• MAPS Aesthetic
  • 50% OFF ALL OCTOBER **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects
• Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
• Cannabis and Cannabinoids - National Cancer Institute
• Testosterone Administration Reduces Lying in Men
• Elon Musk Steps Down as Chairman in Deal With S.E.C. Over Tweet About Tesla
• The Rick Simpson Story: Healing Cancer with Cannabis (more at cureyourowncancer.org)
• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% off**
• Thrive Market
  • **Free 1 month membership, $20 off first 3 orders of $49 or more & free shipping**

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

This episode was originally an interview conducted by Professor Dominic Morais of Trinity University as part of a research project on online fitness businesses. Professor Morais' questions highlighted many aspects of Mind Pump's origins, growth and business philosophy and practices. This episode provides the most in-depth behind the scenes look at the business of Mind Pump released to date.

• The State of Mind Pump. (2:03)
• How does podcasting fit into their revenue stream? (6:05)
• What lead them to getting a marketing team? (7:10)
• The importance of “lead magnets” for their business growth. (12:24)
• The super hero origin story of Mind Pump. (14:50)
• Wisdom vs. knowledge: Its significance in the rise of the podcast. (19:25)
• How do they convey the art of credibility to their audience? (22:52)
• A melting pot of health and fitness people in one spot. The Mind Pump Private Forum and how they curated a “tribe.” (28:19)
• The watershed moments in their business. (33:00)
• What markers did they pay attention to early on and do they tailor to their audience? (44:30)
• The order of operations behind how they package their MAPS Fitness Programs. (48:25)
• How do they vent sponsors and ultimately choose which ones to work with? (1:01:05)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Dominic G. Morais (@MoraisDG)  Twitter
• Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram
• Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport)  Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% off**
• Vuori Clothing
• Felix Gray
  • ** FREE Shipping & FREE Returns**
• Thrive Market
  • ** Free 1 month membership, $20 off first 3 orders of $49 or more Plus free shipping**
• Smart Drug Smarts: #125: EXERCISE AND COGNITION
• Mind Pump Ep. 538: What the Health Review & MORE
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if it possible to achieve the same physical AND cognitive benefits of lifting weights by using only bodyweight exercises, if children can be predisposed to being overweight based on genetics and if their parents, grandparents, etc. are overweight as well, their reactions if their significant other wanted to get off hormonal birth control and what 'roid rage is. 

• A GAME CHANGER when it comes to overall eye health for the modern day lifestyle, Felix Gray. (4:13)
• The scary outlook for the future. AI tools will make it easy to create fake porn of just about anybody. (10:03)
• Vegans Want Animal Crackers Banned Because They ‘Make Humans Feel Superior.’ (14:43)
• Progressing unilateral exercises to gain overall BETTER strength! (18:36)
• What exercises do they suck at? (22:15)
• How your body is always limited by your weakest link. (24:00)
• The #1 form of exercise EVERYONE should be doing to carry over to ANY pursuit. (27:30)
• Organifi: Keeping the guys of Mind Pump regular while on the road. (31:17)
• Radical Honesty…not all highly productive people have a morning routine. (33:17)
• How certain companies simply know how to market to their audience & the future of advertising. (39:40)
• #Quah question #1 - Is it possible to achieve the same physical AND cognitive benefits of lifting weights by using only bodyweight exercises? (42:54)
• #Quah question #2 – I have read that children can be predisposed to being overweight based on genetics and if their parents, grandparents, etc. are overweight as well. Is this true? Thoughts? (52:57)
• #Quah question #3 – How would you react to your significant other wanting to get off hormonal birth control? (1:00:22)
• #Quah question #4 – What exactly is roid rage? (1:06:10)

People Mentioned:

• Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser)  Instagram
• Joel Kahn (@drjkahn) Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
• Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Felix Gray
  • **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns**
• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• AI used to face-swap Hollywood stars into pornography films
• Vegans Want Animal Crackers Banned Because They ‘Make Humans Feel Superior’
• Joe Rogan Experience #1175 - Chris Kresser & Dr. Joel Kahn
• MAPS Fitness Products
• First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently - Book by Marcus Buckingham
• Jack in the Box - Jack’s Teriyaki Bowls - “Jack’s Bowls”
• Birth Control Pills Affect Women's Taste in Men

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG.  Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable.  To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump 

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump  10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much value is lost if a workout occurs an hour after doing the mobility work, Rippetoe's TNation article on how unilateral training is pretty much a useless gimmick used by PTs and YouTube fitness people, if there really is an anabolic window and the argument for circuit training.

• The truth behind your smile. (5:00)
• How we perceive people based on their looks, success or happiness. (6:20)
• Has social media escalated the victim mentality? (14:50)
• You get a share! You get a share! Airbnb asks the SEC to allow them to give their hosts equity in the company in anticipation of their 2019 IPO. (19:05)
• Instagram co-founders resign in latest Facebook executive exit. (22:25)
• The “Ad Buddy” and how we seek out the companies that we are interested in. The future is upon us when it comes to internet marketing. (23:45)
• Adam’s “headache remedy” experiment. (33:40)
• Our connection to food. New study: Drug Addict-like Withdrawal from Quitting Junk Food. (35:06)
• Can you get in shape and still drink alcohol? (37:56)
• Sal’s “hangover remedy” getting real traction. (42:16)
• The benefits of red light therapy. The NEW Joovv light at MP HQ. (44:15)
• Slowing down the symptoms of your gut issues. Sal’s PSA to the audience. (48:07)
• #Quah question #1 - How much value is lost if a workout occurs an hour after doing the mobility work? (51:55)
• #Quah question #2 – Your thoughts on Rippetoe TNation article on how unilateral training is pretty much a useless gimmick used by PTs and YouTube fitness people? (1:00:53)
• #Quah question #3 – Is there really an anabolic window? (1:09:58)
• #Quah question #4 – Can you guys make an argument for circuit training? (1:17:25)

People Mentioned:

• Vince Del Monte (@vincedelmonte)  Instagram
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe)  Twitter
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Smile -- And The World Can Hear You, Even If You Hide
• Airbnb has petitioned the SEC to allow them to give hosts company equity
• Uber drivers are freelancers, not employees, judge rules
• Why Instagram’s founders are resigning: independence from Facebook weakened
• Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter
• Maniac | Netflix Official Site
• A Billion Wicked Thoughts: What the Internet Tells Us About Sexual Relationships  - Book by Ogi Ogas
• Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk – YouTube
• Drug Addict-like Withdrawal From Quitting Junk Food
• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% off**
• Joovv
• Joovv Light (Full Body LED Red Light Therapy Device)
• How To Biohack Your Testosterone - Ben Greenfield Fitness
• Maps Prime Pro Bundle - Mind Pump
• Rippetoe Goes Off
• Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• MAPS HIIT – Mind Pump

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ben Greenfield who always has something new and interesting going on. Ben talks about starting his supplement company Kion (getkion.com/mindpump code: mindpump10 for 10% off), the importance of delayed gratification,  science and the Bible, the newest science in anti-aging and longevity and more.

• How we find a little bit of science and abuse the hell out of it. The ways we used to concentrate things to be able to consume. (4:15)
• The science of CBD and its benefits. (9:40)
• Would Ben say he has a HIGH tolerance to stimulants? (14:30)
• Interesting facts on BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and living your best life. (18:03)
• What is the process of starting a supplement company, market response and challenges faced so far? Opening the kimono on Kion, his newest venture. (23:30)
• The importance of relationship capital in all aspects of your business. (41:15)
• The dangers of identifying with your appearance. (48:10)
• The importance of building a legacy and the gift of consciousness. (52:10)
• Science and the Bible. Is there a built in inherent morality? (59:53)
• What kinds of things do people hire him for? (1:09:21)
• Strategies to minimize jet lag while traveling. (1:17:34)
• The newest science in anti-aging and longevity research. (1:28:30)
• What products/protocols has he tried that he has since then dropped? (1:51:53)
• Has he experimented with his cholesterol levels? (1:56:38)
• The significance of consuming the RIGHT minerals into your diet. (2:00:25)
• Why simply the signal of taste could alter the state of your body. (2:09:03)
• His reaction to being labeled the “pseudoscience guy”? (2:12:30)
• Ben’s opinion on the upcoming debates between Layne Norton/Dominic D'Agostino and Chris Kresser/Joel Kahn on the Joe Rogan Podcast. (2:19:18)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
  • Podcast
  • YouTube
• Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf)  Instagram
• Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram
• Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram
• Jack Kruse (@drjackkruse)  Instagram
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram
• Thomas N. Seyfried (@tnseyfried)  Twitter
• Dr. Joseph Mercola (@mercola)  Twitter
• Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey)  Instagram
• Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser)  Instagram
• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram
• Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)  Twitter
• Joel Kahn MD (@drjkahn)  Twitter

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Kion
  • **Mindpump10 for 10% off a purchase**
• Hello Ned
  • **15% off first purchase**
• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% discount**
• Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
• Thorne: Supplements and At-Home Health Tests
• Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business - Book by Gino Wickman
• Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business - Book by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters
• The Big Problem With Gyms & Why You Need to Exercise Outdoors
• Never Eat Alone - Book by Keith Ferrazzi
• The ONE Thing - Book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan
• Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts - Book by Ryan Holiday
• The Art of Manliness | Men's Interests and Lifestyle
• Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships - Book by Cacilda Jethá and Christopher Ryan
• Joovv
• State of the Art Led Circadian Lighting Systems
• Molecular Hydrogen Institute
• Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life - Book by Ben Greenfield - Book by Ben Greenfield
• The Last Resource On Sleep You’ll Ever Need: Ben Greenfield’s Ultimate Guide To Napping, Jet Lag, Sleep Cycles, Insomnia, Sleep Food, Sleep Supplements, Exercise Before Bed & Much, Much More!
• Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex - Book by Aubrey Marcus
• Vuori Clothing
• Mind Pump Ep. 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• How to Convert NR into NAD for Mitochondrial Health and Longevity
• Helminthic therapy

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why someone’s 10 rep weight can be so close to their 1-3 rep weight, if slowing down the tempo of a movement to achieve a greater stretch and contraction would be more or less effective than moving a heavier weight at a slightly quicker speed, does a higher sex drive helps in life and in the gym and the meaning behind the color coding of the MAPS programs.

• Sal vs. the MASSIVE spider! (5:17)
• Do the guys have things they do that turn their significant other ON? (12:05)
• DDT so safe you can eat it and spray it on your kids??!! (14:20)
• The World's First “Carphone.” (17:10)
• Rash of Laptop Thefts Plaguing Berkeley Cafes. How to protect yourself from theft. (18:33)
• Does the Government have a great track record for what is considered healthy? California hospitals must offer vegan meals under new law. (29:09)
• Why we should all have life insurance. The benefits for living a healthy lifestyle with Health IQ. (34:55)
• Mind Pump and Organifi making BIG moves. (41:00)
• #Quah question #1 – Why is it that someone’s 10 rep weight can be so close to their 1-3 rep weight? (45:53)
• #Quah question #2 – Would slowing down the tempo of a movement to achieve a greater stretch and contraction be more or less effective than moving a heavier weight at a slightly quicker speed? (57:58)
• #Quah question #3 - Does having a higher sex drive help in life and in the gym? (1:07:13)
• #Quah question #4 – What is the meaning behind the color coding of the MAPS programs? (1:17:17)

People Mentioned:

• Nick Curson (@speedofsport)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Health IQ
• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• DDT
• DDT so safe you can eat it 1947
• DDT Spraying on children
• The World's First “Carphone”
• Undercover officers put in Berkeley coffee shops to stop laptop thefts
• Gov. Jerry Brown Makes Plant-Based Meals the Law in California Hospitals
• Speed Of Sport
• MAPS Fitness Products
• Kinsey Reports

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the world's strongest bodybuilder and very successful fitness entrepreneur, Stan Efferding. Stan has appeared on Shark Tank and is the creator of the Vertical Diet. He now offers meals that support the Vertical Diet that are delivered to your door. To order Stan's meals go to mindpumpmedia.com/vertical

• The importance of a checklist and repetitive behavior to succeed. (6:03)
• When did he realize he had the potential for the strength for bodybuilding? (11:42)
• What were the paradigm shattering moments he had in the gym? (13:07)
• How big of a role do genetics play in getting JACKED?! (14:40)
• When did bodybuilding become a moneymaker for him? (17:01)
• Has his training methodology and attitude changed since first getting in the game? (19:04)
• The ingredients/methods behind the infamous Monster Mash. (30:00)
• The significance of the gut (microbiome) and treating it with respect. (33:24)
• The science behind sodium/water intake when it comes to contest prep. (39:50)
• His thoughts/reactions to Phil Heath’s showing at the recent Mr. Olympia. (44:37)
• Wisdom vs. experience. What are the most common mistakes he sees competitors make? (46:35)
• Making health priority #1. How rare is he in his space? (1:00:03)
• Why you cannot compensate sleep, diet, nutrients for a pill. (1:10:50)
• What does he have to take now to manage his hormone levels? (1:16:29)
• Have the trends changed in programming then vs. now? The importance of tackling the big rocks first (EAT, SLEEP and TRAIN). (1:17:40)
• What has he learned about himself and business through his experience? (1:23:56)
• Why meal prepping and planning is the #1 predictor of success.  (1:29:50)
• Financially what product is the most successful and which pose the biggest challenge? (1:33:20)
• His take on the evolution of social media and how it has affected his business. (1:36:03)
• Why all diets work when they are inherently followed. (1:42:07)
• Why did he wait to become a father? (1:47:00)
• “The power of broke” mindset and always giving more than he gets. (1:49:19)
• How anything you give for free has no perceived value. (1:51:57)
• What does he do to break his “checklist” style of living? (1:54:00)
• What is the proudest moment he has had in his career? (1:57:15)
• How has his relationship with his mom impacted him as an adult? (2:02:54)
• When you change the “why” you look at things, and the things you look at change. (2:07:48)
• Stan’s Tip of the Day. (2:11:40)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram
  • YouTube
• Dave Palumbo (@huge285)  Instagram
• Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram
• Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates)  Instagram
• John Meadows (@mountaindog1)  Instagram
• Charles R Poliquin (@StrengthSensei)  Twitter
• Ben Smith (@bsmit13)  Instagram
• George Lockhart (@lockloadedmma)  Instagram
• Phil Heath (@philheath)  Instagram
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson)  Instagram
• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram
• Mark Bell (@marksmellybell)  Instagram
• Greg Nuckols (@gregnuckols)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Mind Pump Meals
• VERTICAL DIET EXPLAINED! Live With Stan Efferding – YouTube
• Sodium Intake and All-Cause Mortality over 20 Years in the Trials of Hypertension Prevention
• Rhinos Rhants #10 - Creatine sucks but THIS works – YouTube
• RHINO's RHANT #23 - "If you want to be healthy, don't compete"
• Rhinos Rhants #20 Stress For Success
• HumanProgress.org

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Also check out Thrive Marketwww.thrivemarket.com/mindpump! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the max amount of protein you should eat in a sitting, whether using lifting straps during farmer walks is beneficial or if it is counterproductive to the purpose of farmer walks, the order of operation for getting someone healthy and strong and losing weight in 50s because of age and slow metabolism.

• Has Sal’s “Hangover Remedy Antidote” increased their Organifi sales? (3:34)
• Influencing each other, in the wrong way? How you can overdo anything. (5:30)
• The stress involved with travel. (6:53)
• Has the victimhood mentally gone too far?? Mormon blogger says men are '100% responsible for unwanted pregnancies in powerful Twitter thread. (10:10)
• Locus of control phenomenon and how most of our ideas come from our own experiences. (16:04)
• Throwing a wrench into the machine. The importance is communication and having those tough conversations. (24:45)
• How putting a priority on health/fitness bleeds into all aspects of your life. (29:20)
• What are the biggest lessons learned from fitness? (34:25)
• The feeling of empowerment and taking full responsibility for your actions. (36:25)
• “Real” empathy vs. “fake” empathy. (43:00)
• #Quah question #1 – Does the amount of protein you eat at a sitting matter? (45:47)
• #Quah question #2 – Can using lifting straps during farmer walks be beneficial or it is counterproductive to the purpose of farmer walks? (55:37)
• #Quah question #3 – What is the order of operation for getting someone healthy and strong? (1:09:07)
• #Quah question #4 – My parents say they have trouble losing weight because of age and slow metabolism. They are in their 50’s. What are your thoughts? (1:19:58)

People Mentioned:

• Michael Wood Jr. (@michaelawoodjr)  Instagram
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Organifi
  • **Code “mindpump” for 20% off**
• Everly Well
  • **Code “MINDPUMP” for $15 off any test**
• Mormon blogger says men are '100% responsible for unwanted pregnancies in powerful Twitter thread
• 6 Signs You Were Raised By A Toxic Mother
• Locus of Control
• The Secret To A Great Butt | Mind Pump Media
• Joovv
  • ** MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping**

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes:

1. One FREE month’s membership
2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!)
3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more

How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about static moves and their effectiveness for muscle building,  yoga's affect on weight training and recovery, if it is good to get your body fat percentage up every now and then if it is usually low and if a poor diet can lead to increased injuries. 

• The politics and drama of the Mr. Olympia 2018. (5:32)
• The current era of Bodybuilding, the importance of genetics & training natural vs. on steroids. (12:50)
• The pros/cons of building a social media presence around gaining people’s attention. (21:00)
• Being a student of the game, the benefits and effectiveness of training natural. (24:40)
• What was the formula behind Sal’s 3rd stint at his All Day Workout Experiment? (26:25)
• Classic Mind Pump banter, which is the oldest looking in the group? (31:30)
• PRO TIPS from the Mind Pump crew on training while on vacation. (32:45)
• The roasting of Sal’s “daisy duke” shorts. (36:35)
• Culture and the food that goes along with it. (38:30)
• Are you tired of spending your whole paycheck at grocery stores? The advantages of buying organic, non-GMO products at an affordable price from Thrive Market. (43:02)
• The science behind CBD’s effect on anxiety. (45:00)
• #Quah question #1 – Are static moves and effective for muscle building? (48:55)
• #Quah question #2 – Could yoga have a negative effect on my weight training and recovery? (1:00:16)
• #Quah question #3 – Is it good to get your body fat percentage up every now and then if it is usually low? (1:08:13)
• #Quah question #4 – Do you feel a poor diet can lead to increased injuries? (1:15:21)

People Mentioned:

• Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden)  Instagram
• Phil Heath (@philheath)  Instagram
• 4x Mr. Olympia Physique Champ (@jeremy_buendia)  Instagram
• TeamWinklaar (@roellywinklaar) Instagram
• Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• MAPS Fitness Products
• 2018 IFBB Olympia Results
• Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler
• Ned
  • **15% off first purchase**
• Thrive Market
  • **Free 1 month membership, $20 off first 3 orders of $49 or more Plus free shipping**
• Inflammation: The Common Pathway of Stress-Related Diseases
• Vuori Clothing
  • **25% off order**
• Four Sigmatic
  • **Code “mindpump” for 15% off**

Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com!

Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.

Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase!

Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)