Hack You

Vadim Fedotov, Mike Thurston

Co-hosted by Mike Thurston and Vadim Fedotov, Hack You is a space for real conversations with world-class experts on what you can do to optimise your health and performance.

  1. 4d ago

    Common Nutrition Lies Killing Your Muscle Growth & Fat Loss (Fix These Now)

    The narrative telling you to lower protein for longevity is backwards. Alan explains why protein is the strongest macronutrient for appetite control, how higher protein wins in every controlled study for body composition and metabolic health, and why food selection matters more than hitting arbitrary numbers. Alan breaks down why this is just water retention and your body's survival response, how diet breaks every 4-8 weeks make cutting sustainable, and why waiting until your fifties to increase protein makes no sense when you should have built muscle your whole life. The bottom line: don't follow theory, look at who's actually strongest at their oldest. 00:00 Introduction07:01 Journey of Alan Aragon's career in nutrition10:44 Protein intake debate and addressing misconceptions18:09 Discussing upper limits of protein consumption24:30 Ability to build muscle while in a calorie deficit30:49 Effective strategies for quick fat loss38:48 Psychological breaks during long-term dieting45:25 Transitioning from a fat loss phase to maintenance51:24 Perspectives on fasting and its benefits01:00:02 Importance of tracking and understanding nutritional intake01:05:56 Modern debates around GLP-1 medications for weight loss01:17:19 Addressing misinformation in the health optimisation space DISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike«YouTube: Youtube.com/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: Youtube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Alan«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/?hl=enWebsite: https://alanaragon.com/

    1h 28m

  2. May 26

    The *NEW* Peptide Stack for Brain, Longevity & Performance | Dean Henry

    Dean Henry returns to break down the peptide landscape after FDA changes, share his personal stack, and explain why biological individuality matters more than cookie-cutter protocols. Learn why insulin has been around for 100 years as a peptide, but people don't realise the connection, how KPV and BPC work orally for gut health because they don't need to break through the bloodstream, and why stacking 18 peptides simultaneously makes no sense. This covers Mike's first injection experience and why he wants to try retatrutide on micro-dosing, how BPC makes receptors more sensitive when stacked, why most people think retatrutide isn't working because they're still hungry instead of realising they get fuller quicker, and Dean's current five-peptide stack for body composition while travelling. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Introduction to Dean Henry and peptide discussion 07:26 Basics of what peptides are 18:53 Immediate effects of peptides versus supplements 23:31 Starting peptide recommendations and initial effects 28:24 Personal experiences and favourite peptides 35:29 Forms of peptides: injectables, pills, and sprays 41:17 Who should consider peptides and how to start 55:01 Common peptides and their potential side effects 1:11:22 Peptides specific to women 1:14:51 Can peptides help with specific health issues? 1:19:08 Future of peptides and upcoming innovations DISCLAIMER Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ → More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=en Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike« YouTube: youtube.com/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en First Things THRST: Youtube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Dean« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dean.e.henry/ Website: https://uaepeptides.com/author/deanuaepeptides-com/

    1h 24m

  3. May 12

    Common Mistakes Killing Your Muscle Growth & Testosterone (Fix These Now)

    Ben Pakulski is a former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and founder of Muscle Intelligence, and this conversation reveals why most lifters plateau because they never learn to direct tension to the right muscle, how true resilience means switching between warrior and monk states instantly, and why fixing digestion matters more than chasing hormones. Ben explains why his MI40 program became a phenomenon—he pioneered intelligent execution and individualised mechanics before anyone else talked about the scientific approach to training. Learn why activation sets before maximum effort work better than mindless volume, how the final reps where speed slows down are what actually recruit growth fibres, and why earning your sets through recovery capacity beats arbitrary set schemes. 0:00 Introduction to Ben Pakulski and his fitness philosophy03:18 The evolution of Ben's MI-40 training program09:43 Framework for setting fitness goals: mission, map, mentor15:51 Managing stress and emotional resilience in training21:31 Diagnostic approach to customised fitness programs28:23 Evaluating sleep quality and its impact on fitness32:30 Deciding when to consider testosterone therapy37:03 Training intensity and the concept of failure42:31 Structuring workouts for optimal muscle activation53:59 Precision in movement for experienced vs. novice athletes58:52 The reality of achieving an elite physique healthily1:03:32 Optimal body fat percentage for health and longevity1:11:06 Views on GLP-1s and appetite control in fitness programs1:15:22 Current peptide experiments and their effects DISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike«YouTube: YouTube.com/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: YouTube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Ben«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness/Website: https://www.benpakulski.com/

    1h 17m

  4. Apr 28

    Longevity Doctor: Easy Fixes To Slow Aging & Live Healthier (Works For Everyone)

    Dr Joel Fuhrman has practised nutritional medicine for over 35 years, and this conversation reveals why most protein and performance advice is wrong, how slowing your metabolism extends lifespan, and why eating more vegetables matters more than exercise for longevity. Joel explains why he became a nutritional specialist after being a professional figure skater—he's reviewed tens of thousands of studies showing the evidence is overwhelming and not controversial among longevity researchers. Learn why you cannot be healthy and overweight even at moderate body fat percentages, how nuts and seeds reduce cardiovascular death by 40% compared to oils, and why most people should cut animal products from 35% down to below 10% of their diet. 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Common misconceptions about nutrition and longevity 08:35 Importance of nutrient density and healthy fats 17:11 Muscle mass vs. body fat in longevity 24:28 Ideal body composition and diet composition 31:19 Blue Zones and dietary patterns for long life 40:47 Implementing dietary changes and food intolerances 47:45 Comparing Mediterranean diet to Nutritarian diet 58:04 Potential risks of excessive supplementation 1:02:01 Summary of dietary strategies for longevity 1:08:59 Summary of insights from various health experts 1:10:46 Closing remarks and final thoughts on dietary impact DISCLAIMER Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ → More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=en Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike« YouTube: YouTube.com/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en First Things THRST: YouTube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Joel« YouTube: YouTube.com/drfuhrman Website: https://www.drfuhrman.com/

    1h 15m

  5. Apr 15

    The "Health" Advice Slowly Destroying Your Hormones, Youth & Longevity | Valter Longo

    Dr Valter Longo is a longevity researcher who developed the fasting-mimicking diet, and this conversation reveals why 16-hour fasting increases mortality risk, how true autophagy takes five full days to activate, and why high protein might be accelerating ageing. Valter explains why skipping breakfast and 16-hour fasting correlates with higher cardiovascular disease, despite faster results, 12-hour eating windows show zero negatives in studies. Learn why the five-day FMD uses low protein and high fat to trigger fasting while feeding gut bacteria, how less than 10% of people reach age 70 disease-free, and why blocking growth hormone pathways makes organisms live dramatically longer. 00:00 Daily fasting duration recommendations04:02 Development of the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD)10:30 Concerns about water-only fasting effects14:07 Application of FMD for disease prevention and longevity21:51 Completing the fasting cycle with proper refeeding25:09 The debate on protein sources and intake32:48 Protein intake for muscle growth and longevity38:16 The relationship between strength training and longevity50:20 Stress and its interaction with food and health54:35 Key lifestyle factors influencing longevity DISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike«YouTube: youtube.com/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: YouTube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Valter«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof_valterlongo/?__d=1%252FWebsite: https://valterlongo.com/

    59 min

  6. Mar 31

    Why Your Food Is Destroying Your Body (and how to fix it) | Jen Smiley

    Jen Smiley is a nutrition educator and founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels, who transformed her health after discovering she couldn't pronounce the ingredients in everyday foods, and this conversation reveals why reading labels matters more than counting calories. Learn the simple five-second rule for reading labels, why enriched flour and synthetic vitamins create inflammation even in "healthy" products, and how most alternative milks use fillers to fake texture while hiding what's actually inside. This covers why convenience drives food choices more than health, which brands make clean alternatives without additives, and why her father's cancer diagnosis proved the approach worked beyond just weight loss. 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Jen's personal journey and wake-up moment with nutrition 06:10 Realising food's impact on health and preventing diseases 12:14 Deceptive food packaging and misleading labels 17:31 Convenience and brand awareness driving processed food choices 21:01 How to properly read and understand food labels 25:31 Organic vs. natural labels and their meanings 33:10 Why alternative milks gained popularity and their issues 37:20 European vs. American bread-making processes 41:00 Gluten-free alternatives and their real impact on health 45:23 Protein bars, shakes, and finding cleaner options 48:56 Significant food swaps for better well-being 52:57 Quick meal ideas and clean eating essentials 55:28 Closing thoughts on dietary changes and impact DISCLAIMER Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en → More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=en Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Jen« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandreadthelabels/ Website: https://jensmiley.com/

    56 min

  7. Mar 17

    Here's Why You're Not Building Muscle (start growing) | Dr Milo Wolf

    Dr Milo Wolf is a muscle growth researcher who's spent years studying what actually works for hypertrophy, and this conversation reveals why the fitness industry is better than ever despite the drama, how junk volume above 10 sets per workout wastes your time, and why lengthened partials after failure can double your stimulus per set. Milo explains why going close to failure might be the single most important skill for intermediate lifters who can't spend hours in the gym; high intensity gets more growth without more time. Learn why leg extensions miss 75 degrees of knee flexion at the bottom, losing massive stretch stimulus, how sissy squats and deep lunges beat barbell squats for quad growth with less fatigue and spine loading, and why mixing rep ranges (mostly 4-12 with some higher) prevents injuries while maximising hypertrophy. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Current state of the fitness industry 09:12 Importance of honesty with personal trainers 13:45 Critical role of technique and form 18:31 Choosing efficient exercises for hypertrophy 22:46 Top picks for chest exercises 26:31 Effective use of dips in workouts 29:52 Best exercises for back muscles 35:38 Tips on rep ranges for hypertrophy 40:23 Comprehensive leg workout strategies 48:33 Exercise selection for arms and shoulders 55:46 Hamstrings and glutes: top exercise choices 01:06:49 Explanation of lengthened partials 01:15:49 Building muscle in a calorie deficit DISCLAIMER Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en → More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=en Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike« YouTube: YouTube.com/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en First Things THRST: YouTube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Milo« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmilowolf_/ Website: https://linktr.ee/wolfcoach_

    1h 18m

  8. Mar 3

    Most Men Get This Wrong In The Bedroom (fix your sex life)

    Dr Amir Marashi started helping survivors of female genital mutilation restore sensation and became known as the vagina whisperer, and this conversation reveals why the clitoris anatomy was removed from medical textbooks for 100 years, how vaginal angle loss causes more issues than tightness, and what exosomes actually do for intimate tissue regeneration. Amir explains why orgasms rank alongside sleep and eating as fundamental pleasures—one good orgasm releases 100 times more oxytocin and endorphins than an hour at the gym. This covers why exosome injections repair nerve tissue and circulation at cellular levels, how morning erections returned to a 77-year-old after penis injections, and why pH balance matters more than hygiene products that kill good bacteria, causing fishy bacterial vaginosis. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Why intimate health affects both performance and longevity 09:54 Stigma around sexual health and shifting public curiosity 14:00 How vaginal angle impacts sensation and sexual satisfaction 18:21 Research on the best positions for female orgasm 23:38 Why the brain drives 90% of female pleasure 28:15 Rise of labiaplasty and cosmetic trends around the vulva 32:05 Tools, food and fitness to improve pelvic health naturally 36:43 Exosomes and stem cells for intimate rejuvenation 47:29 Penis pumps, performance, and post-treatment gains 50:25 Common misconceptions about sex health 54:47 What smell says about vaginal health and what to fix 58:18 Are sex toys making men obsolete? Not exactly 1:01:25 Trending now—Ozempic labia and post-fat-loss procedures 1:07:36 How to know if your intimate treatments actually worked DISCLAIMER Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes. Hack You Media → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en → More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5 » Follow Vadim« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=en Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/ » Follow Mike« YouTube: youtube.com/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en First Things THRST: youtube.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Amir« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycgyno/?hl=en Website: https://nycgyno.com/

    1h 11m
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Co-hosted by Mike Thurston and Vadim Fedotov, Hack You is a space for real conversations with world-class experts on what you can do to optimise your health and performance.

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  • Creator
    Vadim Fedotov, Mike Thurston
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vadim Fedotov, Mike Thurston
  • Show Website
    Hack You

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