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. 1 DAY AGO

    Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions) | Ep 724

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions) I go through the biggest mistakes lifters make with cardio and how to structure it so it actually improves your training. We talk about progressive overload for cardio, how to track progress, and the difference between interval and steady-state work. I also explain how to periodize cardio during building phases and fat loss phases. Cardio is one of the most underrated tools for lifters, especially after 30. If you’ve avoided it because you thought it would hurt muscle growth, this episode explains why cardio might actually be the thing improving your body composition, recovery, and performance. Let’s talk about: IntroductionWhy lifters over 30 should care about cardioPoor cardiovascular fitness impacts trainingStress resilienceWhy cardio mattersCommon mistakesMetrics to track cardio progressResting heart rate, HRV, and VO2 maxCardio splits for liftersPeriodizing cardio across a year Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_ Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    36 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    What Causes Cravings + How To Manage Them | Ep 723

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I deep dive What Causes Cravings + How To Manage Them. Cravings are something almost everyone struggles with, especially during fat loss phases so today I walk you through the three different types of hunger, how hormones like ghrelin and leptin play a role, and the biggest factors that increase cravings. We cover things like low protein intake, poor sleep, high stress load, inconsistent calorie intake, ultra-processed foods, meal timing, and even how dieting itself can increase cravings. If cravings feel like they’re constantly derailing your progress, this episode will help you understand what’s actually driving them. Let’s talk about: IntroductionWhy Cravings Are IndividualCravings VS Hunger3 Types of HungerDrivers of CravingsFix the Inputs to Fix Cravings Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_ Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    28 min

  3. 6 MAR

    How Nutrition And Body Comp Can Add To Your Stress Load | Ep 722

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down How Nutrition And Body Comp Add To Your Stress Load. I walk through how stress impacts body composition, recovery, and performance and why fat loss gets harder when total stress is too high. We go through the eight major stress buckets, with a deeper dive into dieting stress specifically. I cover chronic energy deficiency, poor meal structure, blood sugar volatility, low micronutrients, eating in a sympathetic state, caffeine, alcohol, and body fat extremes, including how each one can quietly slow progress. If you feel like you’re doing everything right but your body composition isn’t moving, this episode will help you figure out why. Let’s talk about: IntroductionStress LoadWhen Total Stress Gets Too High8 Common StressorsSigns Stress Load Is Too HighBiggest Sources of StressStress Is Context Dependent Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_ FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE Body Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

    34 min

  4. 2 MAR

    Resting Heart Rate, Alcohol and HRV/RHR, How to Speed Up Recovery and more w. Dr Peter Tierney | Ep 721

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, Dr. Peter Tierney joins me to talk about Resting Heart Rate, Alcohol and HRV/RHR, How to Speed Up Recovery. Dr Peter is a sports scientist and performance coach who has worked in elite rugby, football (soccer), and endurance sport, blending real-world coaching with applied data and research. We dig into recovery, stress load, resting heart rate, HRV, caffeine, alcohol, and what actually moves the needle. We talk about why you need to measure stress before you talk about recovery, how to use individual baselines instead of chasing perfect scores, and why not every “bad” wearable reading is actually a problem. If you want to recover smarter, perform better, and stop overthinking every metric, this is a must listen! Let’s talk about: IntroductionDr. Peter TierneyUse of GPS, Heart Rate, and Wearable Tech in Team SportsOver-Reliance on Data vs ExperienceLoad Monitoring + Stress vs RecoverySHIT Recovery FrameworkCircadian RhythmCaffeine & SleepBuilding Robustness to LoadResting Heart RateWearablesAlcohol’s Impact on RecoveryWhere to Find Dr. Peter Tierney Follow Dr. Peter Tierney: https://www.instagram.com/drpetertierney/?hl=en Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_ Body Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    1h 3m

  5. 27 FEB

    Update On My Health/Fitness/Bloodwork | Ep 720

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I give you an Update On My Health/Fitness/Bloodwork I break down how I structure my nutrition without obsessively tracking, what my current training split looks like, and what my labs revealed about stress, recovery, testosterone, thyroid markers, and overall health. I also explain how I interpret blood work patterns instead of fixating on single numbers, and how recovery, sleep, and fueling are playing a bigger role for me right now than simply adding more volume. If you care about long-term performance, body composition, and understanding what your numbers actually mean instead of guessing, this episode will give you a practical framework you can apply to your own training and health. Let’s talk about: IntroductionPerformance building phaseWeekly nutrition staplesSupplementsMuscle growthBlood workTotal testosterone vs free testosteroneSHBGReverse T3 + T3 stress patternRecovery strategiesSleepHS-CRP + creatinine nuanceTraining split Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_ FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERE Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    36 min

  6. 25 FEB

    What To Dial In Before Fat Loss, Under Recovery, Training At Night & More w/ Brandon DaCruz | Ep 719

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I sit with Brandon Cruz to deep dive about What Needs To Be Dialed In Before Fat Loss, Under Recovery, Training at Night and more We talked through metabolic health markers, fasting insulin, and what actually needs to be in place before starting a fat loss phase. We broke down the volume debate, recovery, soreness, late-night training, and how to take better progress photos. We also covered what separates high-quality supplements from flashy marketing. If you care about building muscle, improving performance, and doing this in a way that supports your long-term health, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about: IntroductionPersonal Training, Nutrition & LifeComprehensive Lab Panels & Metabolic HealthInsulin ResistanceGenetic Lipid MarkersJeff’s Current Training & RoutineNutrition Structure & Fasting WindowSleepVolumeEntering a Fat Loss Phase (Red & Green Flags)Late Night Training & Sleep OptimizationCheck-In Photos & Progress TrackingHow to Recover BetterSupplement QualityWhere to find Brandon Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_ FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERE Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    1h 35m

  7. 23 FEB

    Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best | Ep 718

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best I walk through healthy body fat ranges for men and women, the real tradeoffs of getting very lean, and why staying shredded year-round can quietly hurt your recovery, hormones, and performance. We talk about how lifestyle, genetics, and training history all play a role in where you feel best. I also explain why building muscle and periodizing your nutrition is almost always the smarter long-term move. If you’ve ever wondered why you still aren’t happy after losing weight or you’re debating pushing leaner… this episode will help you make a smarter decision. Let’s talk about: IntroductionThe Problem With Chasing the Lowest Scale WeightBody Fat PercentagesGet Into a Healthy Body Fat RangeFertility & Body Fat ExtremesGetting Leaner Comes With TradeoffsHormonal & Metabolic Consequences of Being Too LeanYour Ideal Body Fat Is PersonalBuilding Muscle Improves Your Look at Almost Any Body FatFat Loss Needs to Be Done in PhasesThe Real Long-Term GoalWhat If You Lost Weight and Still Aren’t HappyPsychology & Body Dysmorphia Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_ FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERE Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE

    43 min

  8. 20 FEB

    My Thoughts On How Many Sets For Muscle Growth + What Impacts This | Ep 717

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, I break down my thoughts on How Many Sets For Muscle Growth + What Impacts This I talk about how to define volume, why quality matters more than just piling on sets, and what the research says about high vs. low volume. I also explain why recovery, time, and training skill often matter more than chasing an arbitrary number of sets. If you’re over 30 with a busy life, this conversation will help you stop overthinking and start focusing on what actually moves the needle. Let’s talk about: IntroductionVolumeFractional SetsQuality over quantityWhy People Think They Need More VolumeHigh vs Low Volume DebatePump ≠ Muscle GrowthRushing Muscle GrowthRecovery and TimeMaximizing Muscle Growth vs Real LifeWhat Impacts How Much Volume You Can Do Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_ FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE How You Can Work With Me?: HERE Coaching application: HERE Body Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

    28 min
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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
    732
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Mind Muscle Connection
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