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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Episodes
  • 2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson
    Jun 23 2025

    Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

    • The catalyst for joining the Marine Corps. (1:51)

    • His traumatic childhood. (4:44)

    • As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. (7:43)

    • His most humble duty. (11:00)

    • His time working at the Pentagon. (16:13)

    • There is no safe space from a rocket. (19:17)

    • Fighting for his life mentally. (21:38)

    • His Hollywood destiny. (23:57)

    • The COVID impact on his life. (31:14)

    • His stellate ganglion block experience. (34:40)

    • The importance and value of getting your bloodwork done. (40:52)

    • Being a walking billboard for how healthy you can be and evolve, no matter what your age is. (48:06)

    • His business backfired with Andy Elliott. (49:08)

    • His social impact. (1:00:06)

    • The future of fitness, Katalyst. (1:03:53)

    • Favorite Hollywood/celebrity memory. (1:08:55)

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    • Stellate Ganglion Block: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks

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    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • 𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐎𝐍 (@aaronvwilliamson) Instagram

    • Website

    • Doc Shauna Springer (@docshaunaspringer) Instagram

    • Adeel Khan, MD (@dr.akhan) Instagram

    • Andy Elliott (@officialandyelliott) Instagram

    • Ballerbusters (@ballerbusters) Instagram

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 2624: Three Food Additives That Are Killing Your Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jun 21 2025

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13)

    • Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10)

    • Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07)

    • The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40)

    • How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38)

    • Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13)

    • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21)

    • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people recover from this type of ongoing trauma? (1:01:36)

    • #ListenerLive question #2 – What program would you guys recommend for teenagers? (1:12:23)

    • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I correct to allow my core to be such a limiting factor when doing squats, or is my fear the real culprit? (1:27:38)

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    • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

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    • Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff

    • Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). **June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout **

    • Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet He Says It Is Safe

    • Distinct Gut Microbiota Signatures in Mice Treated with Commonly Used Food Preservatives

    • Processed meat and colorectal cancer: a review of epidemiologic and experimental evidence

    • Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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    People Mentioned

    • Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

    • Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram

    • Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • 2623: Five Weird Signs Your Heart is Unhealthy & More (Listener Coaching)
    Jun 20 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33) Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51) Kids say the darndest things. (29:05) A pop. (34:45) Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37) Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05) #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young children. How do I know when to push strength or focus on controlling the weight? I want to build muscle, stay strong, and get stronger, but I do not want to injure myself either, so I can't lift? (53:59) #Quah question #2 – When doing sumo deadlifts, deadlifts, RDLs am I progressing too quickly with the weight, because my legs can take it, but my SI Joint gets achy. Or is there something else at play? (59:00) #Quah question #3 – Is there such a thing as squatting too deep? I’ve heard of “Butt Wink” but I’m not sure if that is actually something to worry about. (1:01:07) #Quah question #4 – What’s the number #1 piece of advice you would give to a personal training studio wanting to grow and look for good trainers? (1:04:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Silent Heart Attack: Signs, Symptoms & Recovery Beetroot juice increase nitric oxide metabolites in both men and women regardless of body mass The combined effects of probiotics and restricted calorie diet on the anthropometric indices, eating behavior, and hormone levels of obese women with food addiction : a randomized clinical trial Evaluating probiotic efcacy on weight loss in adults with overweight through a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial The Weird Way Platypuses Feed Their Babies Timbaland Announces New AI Entertainment Company Paying Money to Murder: Russian Luxury Yachts Offer Pirate Hunting Cruises Internal Focus of Attention did Not Change Muscle Activation and the Rate of Perceived Exertion in Bench Press Exercise in Successive Training Sessions Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Mind Pump # 1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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I look forward to each episode. Great information and content on strength training and nutrion.

Always great content

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entertaining, positive, affluent, and very informative. if you don't know sal Adam Doug and Justin, and you're into fitness, being a dad, being a good human, you need to give these guys a listen. superb fitness information too!

best fitness podcast out there

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One of my favorite pod cast. Lots of great info, fact checked, humor and guys that are willing to admit when they are wrong, brag when they are right. But most of all, an overall great listen. Always makes my mornings a little bit easier. Now if I would just follow their advise.......

Great Podcast!

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I can't believe no one has written a review yet, but this is a great podcast. The 3 hosts have decades of personal training experience, and they make fitness very easy to understand. I highly recommend!!

No-bullshit fitness show that's very entertaining!

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I’ve been listening to Mind Pump almost every day now for 2 years on Spotify. I searched Sal’s name in audible for his new book and was surprised to see the podcast here! Figured I had to write a review here.
These guys have kept me entertained and learning something new every day. This is literally the only podcast I haven’t gotten tired of after a while. My husband and I have several of their programs. I utilize their calculators and YouTube channel and other free content weekly. You won’t regret giving them a listen

Favorite podcast of all time is on audible?!

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Great information, always easy to understand. Makes me laugh out loud . Keep up the good work

Always great

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thank you for teaching me what the processed meat industry is up to.

listening to the young lady on the call was like listening to myself. I am so thankful you all are sharing this message to pull back in cases like hers (and mine). My body changed for the better once I pulled running from my stenuous routine already. My trainer was telling me I was doing too much. I, like the caller, need movement daily for my mental health and have found body weight exercised to be a game changer. thanks for sharing.

so relatable

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I like all the info not only for myself, but information i can pass on to others. thanks so much.

always great information

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Tuned in after hearing one of the guys in another podcast, he sounded interesting. Unfortunately they lean hard into conspiracy theories about everything from raw milk to vaccines to Bill Gates, and that was just listening to a few. Not what I want in a workout podcast.

politics disguised as workout podcast

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2133 episode I listened to had nearly nothing to do with "building abs" and "ideal body". aside from a couple product plugs this podcast was nearly worthless for anything health related. 55 minutes in gave some very basic core training tips & a Q/A from emails

not related at all to title

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