The Mind Muscle Connection

Jeff Hoehn
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The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!

  1. 13 hr ago

    Weight stable doesn't automatically = adequately fueled | Ep 773

    In this episode, I break down why having a stable body weight doesn’t automatically mean you’re adequately fueling your body. I discuss who is most at risk of underfueling, some of the signs to look out for, and how staying too lean, high training output, and chronic dieting can contribute to the problem. I also cover what you can do to improve energy availability and better support your training, recovery, and overall health. This episode will help you understand why stable weight doesn’t always mean you’re eating enough and how to better support your training, recovery, and overall health. Let’s talk about: Introduction and Why Stable Weight Doesn’t Mean You’re Adequately FueledWho Is Most at Risk of Underfueling?High Training Output and Low Energy AvailabilityStaying Lean and Maintaining a Low Body WeightBeing Afraid of Seeing the Scale IncreaseSpending Too Long Trying to RecompChronic Dieting and Repeated Fat Loss PhasesSigns You May Be UnderfuelingDifficulty Building Muscle and Losing FatHormones, Thyroid Function, and Energy AvailabilityMenstrual Cycle and Bone HealthWhy Scale Weight Fluctuations MatterWhat to Do If You’re UnderfuelingCarbohydrates, Training, and RecoveryPeriodizing Fat Loss Instead of Dieting Year RoundSleep, Stress, and RecoveryImproving Micronutrient IntakeFinal Takeaways Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  2. 3 days ago

    Exploring Peptides for Health, Recovery, and Performance with Dave Marsh | Ep 772

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!  Peptides are having a moment, promising to boost recovery, metabolism, body composition, and performance.  In this episode, Dave Marsh and I break down what they actually are, the categories, and how to source them safely, along with what Dave has learned firsthand using them for recovery, body composition, and performance. We also get into MOTS-c, GLP-1s, nutrient partitioning, muscle growth, and where peptides fit into the bigger picture of health and longevity.  If you've been curious about peptides, this episode covers what Dave has learned through research and personal experience, and where he thinks the space is headed.  Let's talk about:  Introduction and Guest Intro Dave's Shift in Mindset and Training Somatic Work and Nervous System Regulation Why High Performers Need More Stillness Boundaries and Managing Stress Stress Resilience and HRV What Are Peptides? The Different Categories of Peptides Peptide Sourcing and Safety Dave's Experience Using Peptides After Dengue MOTS-c and Mitochondrial Health Dave's Half Marathon Experiment Going From 1,200 to 4,500 Calories Retatrutide and Food Noise Why Peptides May Be So Powerful A Client's Chronic Fatigue Turned Out to Be Low Testosterone Peptides and Muscle Growth NAD, 5-Amino-1MQ, and Metabolic Health Biggest Takeaways on Peptides The Future of Peptide Research Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dave  Follow Dave Marsh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdavemarsh/  Follow Dave's website: https://coachdavemarsh.net/  Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me? https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  3. 24 Aug

    You Can Build Muscle In a Deficit, But You Need To Know These Things | Ep 771

    Building muscle in a calorie deficit is possible, but your ability to do so depends on several factors. In this episode, I break down how resistance training, the size of your deficit, your current muscle mass, body fat levels, protein intake, and hormone status affect your ability to build muscle while losing body fat. I also cover how to set realistic expectations, when maintaining muscle should become the priority, and why spending time outside of a deficit is important for continued progress. This episode will help you understand when building muscle in a deficit is realistic and how to approach your training and nutrition to support your goals. Let’s talk about: Introduction and Body Recomp WorkshopCan You Build Muscle in a Deficit?Resistance Training Is the Primary DriverA Calorie Deficit Reduces Muscle-Building PotentialThe Size of the Deficit MattersTrading Fat Loss for Muscle GrowthWhy Current Muscle Mass MattersWhen More Aggressive Fat Loss Makes SenseWhy You Can't Stay in a Deficit ForeverWhy Body Fat Levels MatterProtein Still MattersPutting the Key Factors TogetherIndividual Differences in Body Fat LevelsProtein, Carbohydrates, and Training PerformanceTRT, HRT, and Building Muscle in a DeficitFinal Takeaways  Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  4. 21 Aug

    Training Volume, Progressive Overload & Building More Muscle with Steve Hall | Ep 770

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!  How much training volume can you actually recover from and when is it too much? In his 14th appearance on the podcast, Steve Hall breaks down how he manages extremely high training volumes, recovers from hard sessions, and uses the logbook without letting it dictate his training. We also discuss how he adjusts his training to manage fatigue, maintain performance, and keep progressing at an advanced level. We also get into his nutrition and recovery strategies, what he learned from the Natural Bodybuilding Summit in Bali, and how his approach to range of motion and lengthened partials has evolved. If you've wondered how an advanced bodybuilder can sustain high training volumes while continuing to progress, this episode breaks down how Steve and I approach advanced training.  Let's talk about: Introduction and Guest IntroSteve's 14th Appearance on the PodcastHow Much Volume Can You Actually Recover From?Walking Toward the Cliff Edge of Recoverable VolumeSteve's Knee Issues and Managing Joint StressWhy Progressive Overload Can Become a Problem for Advanced LiftersBeing More Patient With the LogbookHow Steve Fuels Extremely High Training VolumesSleep and Recovery for High-Volume TrainingHow Steve Autoregulates His TrainingWhy Too Much Volume Can Reduce Training QualityWhat Steve Learned From Training in BaliInside the Natural Bodybuilding SummitThe Benefits of Training With Other PeopleHas Steve Changed His Views on Range of Motion?Muscle-Specific vs Exercise-Specific Range of MotionUsing Lengthened Partials to Take Muscles Closer to FailureWhy the Target Muscle Matters More Than the MovementSteve's Plans to Compete Again in 2027Why Steve Will Use a Coach AgainWhere to Find Steve and Revive Stronger Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  5. 17 Aug

    How To Periodize Your Training | Ep 769

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Training periodization is about adjusting your training throughout the year based on your goals, nutrition, recovery, and life situation. In this episode, I break down how to structure different phases around lifting, cardio, or a combination of both. I also cover how nutrition affects training, how to approach training during fat loss, and how to use hypertrophy, strength, body part specialization, and cardio-focused blocks throughout the year. The goal is to help you better manage your training load, recovery, and performance so you know when to push and when to pull back. This episode will help you structure your training around your goals and use your recovery capacity where it matters most.  Let’s talk about: Introduction and CoachingWhat Is Training Periodization?Matching Training With Recovery and NutritionBuilding/Fueling and Fat Loss PhasesTraining During a Building PhaseLifting, Cardio, and Combo FocusesLifting-Focused TrainingCardio-Focused TrainingCombo-Focused TrainingHypertrophy, Strength, and Body Part SpecializationTraining During a Fat Loss PhaseManaging Training During a DeficitCarbohydrates, Refeeds, and Training PerformanceThe Role of Cardio During Fat LossPutting Training Periodization Together Across the YearFinal Takeaways Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  6. 14 Aug

    Do You Need To Change Your Training Based On Your Menstrual Cycle? w/ Dr. Alysha D'Souza | Ep 768

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!  Cycle syncing sounds like it should work but the research doesn't back it up. In this episode, Alysha D'Souza and I break down what actually happens across the menstrual cycle, from how estrogen and progesterone affect muscle growth to what her own training study found when she tested cycle syncing head to head against a normal training split. We also talk about why tracking your cycle matters even if you're not chasing fertility, what counts as a normal cycle length, and when irregular cycles are worth bringing up with a doctor. If you've wondered whether to time your training around your cycle or just stay consistent, this episode breaks down what the data actually says. Let's talk about: Alysha's Background and Path to ResearchFinishing Her PhDDirector of Research at the Jeff Nippard Muscle LabHer Favorite Research StudiesHer Progesterone StudyDo Estrogen and Progesterone Really Drive Muscle Growth?Why It's the Feeling of Hormones Being Off That Matters MostOverview of the Menstrual CycleSymptoms Linked to Estrogen and ProgesteroneDoes Energy Expenditure Rise in the Luteal Phase?Why Cravings Are So IndividualFuel Utilization Across the CycleWhat Counts as a Normal Cycle LengthWhy You Should Track Your Cycle Even Without Fertility GoalsOther Causes of Irregular CyclesAcute vs Chronic Low Energy AvailabilityWhat to Do If Your Period StopsManaging Symptoms During TrainingHer Menstrual Cycle Training Study: The SetupThe Results: Hypertrophy and StrengthWhy Consistency Beats Cycle SyncingHow to Track Your CycleWhere the Research Is HeadedFinal Thoughts and Where to Find AlyshaFollow Alysha D'Souza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhealthandperformance/ Follow her on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alysha-Dsouza-2 Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en How You Can Work With Me? https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/ Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

  7. 10 Aug

    How Much Training Do You Need To Do Per Week For Muscle Growth? | 767

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Training volume is one of the biggest factors to consider when building muscle. In this episode, I break down how to think about weekly sets, how much volume most people need, and what factors determine how much training you can actually recover from. I also cover why the quality of your training matters, how to track volume, how to spread your sets throughout the week, and when it makes sense to adjust your training. This episode will help you understand how to approach training volume and make better adjustments based on your goals and recovery.  Let’s talk about: Introduction and CoachingMeasuring Training VolumeWeekly Sets for Muscle GrowthResearch on Training VolumeWhy More Volume Isn’t Always BetterTraining Intensity and EffortTechnique and ExecutionAdjusting Your Training VolumeRecovery and Volume LimitsCounting Sets CorrectlyExercise Selection and FatigueRecovery Factors That MatterTraining Frequency and Splitting VolumeMaking Volume AdjustmentsFinal Takeaways on Training Volume Body Recomp Workshop Replay: HERE Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: jeffhoehn_ How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

  8. 7 Aug

    Check These 7 Things Before Decreasing Calories Further In Fat Loss | Ep 766

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! When fat loss slows down, there are other things to look at before cutting calories. In this episode, I cover seven things to check before lowering your calories again. I dive into adherence, daily movement, cardio, stress, meal timing, maintenance days, gut health, diet quality and training. Small improvements in these areas can make a meaningful difference in your results while helping you maintain muscle, recover better and stay consistent. If progress has stalled or you're debating whether it's time to eat less, this episode will help you figure out where to focus first. Let's talk about: IntroductionFree Body Recomp WorkshopWhy You Shouldn't Rush to Lower CaloriesWhen Lower Calories Are Actually NecessaryTracking Errors and Hidden CaloriesThe Trade-Offs of Very Low CaloriesStart With AdherenceCheck Your NEAT and Daily MovementUsing Cardio the Right WayManaging Your Stress LoadMeal Timing for Better Fat LossShould You Try Time-Restricted Eating?Strategic Maintenance Days and Diet BreaksGut Health and Fat LossImprove Diet Quality and MicronutrientsStop Chasing Fat Loss WorkoutsThe Seven Things to Check Before Lowering CaloriesWrap Up Body Recomp Workshop Replay: HERE Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: jeffhoehn_ How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

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The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!

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  • Creator
    Jeff Hoehn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    781
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    © 2026 The Mind Muscle Connection
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