The Mind Muscle Connection

Jeff Hoehn

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!

  • 29 minutes 22 seconds
    Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low vs High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change | Ep 690

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I am answering a few questions about Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low VS High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change

    I talk about the key factors that impact sleep, recovery, and fat loss, everything from circadian rhythm habits and caffeine timing to sleep quality and total daily energy expenditure. I also touch on common mistakes I see around maintenance calories and why your body might be adapting in ways you don’t realize.

    If you’re training hard, tracking macros, and still not getting the results you want, this episode is a must-listen!

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Sleep
    • Sleep biofeedback
    • Pendulum squats
    • Low VS High Reps
    • Maintenance calories


    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

    19 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Bodybuilding vs Gen Pop Fat Loss, Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and more with Peter Fitschen | Ep 689

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    Peter Fitschen is back on the podcast for round four, and this one dives deep into Bodybuilding vs. Gen Pop Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and More. We cover everything from smart prep timelines to post-diet recovery to why sustainability looks very different for competitors vs. lifestyle clients.

    We break down where most people go wrong in fat loss phases, how aggressive you can really be, plus Peter shares what he’s doing differently now as a coach with over 100 pro cards under his belt and what that means for his own training and prep plans moving forward.

    This is a very interesting and insightful episode, so don’t miss out!


    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction to Peter Fitschen
    • Update on Peter
    • Fat loss
    • Biofeedback, Adherence, and Gen Pop Coaching
    • Diet quality & Meal timing in prep
    • When to stop a fat loss phase
    • Post-Show recovery & body fat set point
    • Different post-diet approaches for Gen Pop
    • Peter’s training & nutrition


    Peter Fitschen's Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/fitbodyphysique/?hl=en

    Peter Fitschen's Website:
    https://fitbodyphysique.com/

    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

    17 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 27 minutes 23 seconds
    Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn't Always Better | Ep 688

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn’t Always Better

    I’m walking through the downsides of always being in a surplus, training 5–6 days a week, and neglecting things like conditioning, movement, and stress management. I touch on long-term health, muscle quality, recovery limitations as we age, and why your lifestyle habits need to match your goals.

    This episode is especially relevant if you’re over 30 and trying to juggle family, work, and fitness so don’t miss out on this episode!

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn’t Always Better
    • Beginner Gains vs. Long-Term Intentional Muscle Building
    • Muscle quality in women
    • Lifting and conditioning
    • What a balanced real-life program looks like
    • What to Focus On After 30
    • Recovery, capacity & time
    • What’s missing in your routine


    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

    15 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 39 seconds
    New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn't | Ep 687

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I’m sharing a New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn’t

    I walk through what actually drives hypertrophy, why effort and technique beat fancy strategies every time, and why things like the pump, soreness, or even hormonal spikes aren’t as important as we once thought. I also get into what recovery really means, why consistency matters more than perfection, and the rep ranges I’ve come to believe work best for long-term muscle gain especially if you’re training hard but not seeing results.

    If you’ve been second-guessing your program or feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but not progressing, this episode will help clarify what matters most (and what probably doesn’t).

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Mechanical tension
    • Hormonal Spikes, Pump, and Soreness
    • Sarcoplasmic vs. Myofibrillar Hypertrophy
    • Progressive overload
    • Recovery
    • Staying consistent long-term


    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

    12 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Metabolic Flexibility, Low Carb, and the Key Nutrients You Need with Mikki Williden | Ep 686

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this episode, I sit down with Mikki Williden, PhD in nutrition, registered nutritionist, endurance athlete, and host of the Mikkipedia podcast.

    We get into everything from collagen and bone health to macro tracking, carb periodization, alcohol, and metabolic flexibility. Mikki shares how her approach has evolved over the years, what she prioritizes with clients, and why food quality still matters even if you’re hitting your macros.

    If you want to simplify your nutrition, feel better, and make your training count, this episode is full of practical takeaways.


    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction to Mikki Williden
    • Eating Meat
    • Mikki’s Training and Nutrition
    • Recovery
    • Collagen
    • Supplements and Key Nutrients You Need
    • Low Carb
    • Metabolic Flexibility
    • Carb Tip
    • Where to find Mikki



    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

    10 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 24 minutes 51 seconds
    7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30 | Ep 685

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I’m diving into 7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30

    I’ll break down what recovery really means, why it matters more as you age, and how things like poor diet quality, high training volume, and bad sleep habits compound over time. I also cover how to recognize when you’re under-recovered and share real markers and strategies to get back on track.

    If you’ve been pushing hard in the gym but feel like you’re constantly spinning your wheels, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • What Recovery Means After 30
    • #1 Training Volume & Productive Training
    • #2 Poor Diet Quality
    • #3 Poor Circadian Rhythm Health
    • #4 Alcohol
    • #5 High Stress Load
    • #6 Lack of Movement
    • #7 Poor Hydration
    • How to Know Recovery is Low


    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

    8 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 54 seconds
    A Strategy to Keep You Leaner and Healthier Year Round (Especially During The Holidays)| Ep 684

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!


    In today’s solo episode, we dive into the High Energy Flex Lifestyle — a sustainable approach to staying lean, feeling better, and maintaining a healthier metabolism year-round.

    You’ll learn how High Energy Flex works, why it's more effective than typical dieting strategies, and how to implement it based on your goals.

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • What the High Energy Flex Lifestyle Actually Means
    • How Energy Balance Adapts (and why that matters)
    • Mistakes: Low Calories + Low Movement vs. Low Calories + High Movement
    • The Real Limits: Time, Recovery & Metabolic Ceiling
    • Key Benefits of High Energy Flex (Appetite, Metabolic Health, Body Comp)
    • What High Energy Flex Looks Like in Real Life
    • Matching Your Food Intake to Your Output
    • Recovery, Stress Management & Smarter Training
    • Final Takeaways


    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

    5 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 29 seconds
    Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routine with Jordan Lips & Bryan Boorstein | Ep 683

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordan Lips and Bryan Boorstein to talk about Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routines

    We get into chest training strategies and the evolution of our programming over time, plus how our own routines are shifting with age and experience. Brian shares his thoughts on low-dose TRT and tracking bloodwork, and we talk about how to stay adaptable with volume, sleep, and recovery as life changes.

    If you’ve been training for a while and find yourself constantly reassessing what works best as you evolve, this episode is a must listen!

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Update on Jordan Lips training
    • TRT & Update on Bryan Boorstein training
    • Recovery, sleep and melatonin
    • Increasing volume
    • Chest training


    Bryan’s Instagram: @bryanboorstein

    Jordan’s Instagram: @jordanlipsfitness

    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

    3 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 45 seconds
    Some Things I've Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle | Ep 682

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I walk you through Some Things I’ve Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle. These are shifts I’ve made through coaching hundreds of clients, refining my own training, and staying curious as a student of the process.

    I cover things like training volume, form, cardio, machines vs. barbells, pushing weight gain, and more. This episode is for the lifters who want to train smarter… not just harder and actually understand what matters most for building muscle, especially as you gain more experience.

    This episode is a must listen so be sure to tune in!

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Machines and Cables
    • Cardio
    • Pushing weight gain & surplus mindset
    • Rep ranges
    • Volume
    • Deloads
    • Training cycle length
    • Perfect form
    • Muscle growth in a deficit
    • Anabolic
    • Range of motion
    • Building muscle
    • Protein
    • Rest days and training frequency


    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

    1 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 21 minutes 12 seconds
    A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30 | Ep 681

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this solo episode, I talk about “A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30

    I dive into a strategy that can keep your metabolism sharp, improve body composition, and reduce unwanted fat gain without sacrificing muscle growth. Also, I break down the difference between the fed and fasted states, why it matters during a surplus, and how to strategically incorporate low-carb days or fasted cardio without tanking performance. You’ll also hear who this approach works best for, who should avoid it, and how to use it to maintain metabolic flexibility as you push calories higher.

    This is a very insightful and informative episode, so be sure to tune in!

    Let’s talk about:

    • Introduction
    • Anabolic vs. Catabolic States
    • Physiological and psychological benefits
    • Who this strategy is best for
    • Who it’s not ideal for
    • What this strategy won’t do


    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

    28 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and more with Jeremiah Bair & Brandon DaCruz | Ep 680

    Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

    In this coaches roundtable episode, I sat down with Brandon and Jeremiah to talk through some of the biggest topics lifters are wrestling with right now. Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and More

    We get into how we think about volume, why some people grow with less and some need more, the real story behind body recomposition, why surpluses don’t need to be aggressive, and where fasted training or cardio makes sense. We also talk through recovery, life stress, metabolism shifts, and why execution matters more than chasing the “perfect” program.

    If you’re trying to build muscle, get leaner, or better understand what’s worth your time in training and nutrition, this episode is a must‑listen.


    Let’s talk about:

    • Coaches Roundtable
    • Update on Jeremiah
    • Brandon’s X-Frame training split
    • Brandon’s volume strategy then vs now
    • Full body split pros & cons
    • Body recomp
    • Calorie surpluses
    • Fasted training
    • Where to find Jeremiah and Brandon


    Follow Jeremiah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/?hl=en 
    Website: https://linktr.ee/jeremiahbair


    Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
    Check out Brandon's website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/


    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



    26 November 2025, 10:00 am
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