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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

By: Sal Di Stefano Adam Schafer Justin Andrews Doug Egge
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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.comCopyright 2017+ Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts

    2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts
    Jun 25 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 weird and cool gym facts. (2:05) Busting the myths surrounding upright rows. (25:17) The real art of being a smart trainer and getting back to customer obsession. (29:59) Fun Facts with Justin: The Capybara. (43:13) Caldera before and after’s. (46:01) How temperature affects your sleep. (48:49) Big guy in a small plane chair. (51:00) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (55:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm getting very incremental results with MAPS 15. What am I doing wrong? (56:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – What adverse effects does TRT have? (1:11:35) #ListenerLive question #3 – My downfall has been staying consistent with my diet & workouts. Any advice or a plan to break this relationship? (1:25:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – I’ve been frustrated and feeling lost in the last 5-6 months, and I do not know where to go from here in terms of my lifting and how to progress with any lifts without causing injury. Please help! (1:45:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1735: Worst Fitness Myths That Keep People Out of Gyms The 3 Best Ways to Grow Massive Shoulders! | MP Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #2612: How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio 13 Surprising Capybara Facts Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm Eight Sleep Pod Leads to Improved Sleep Quality Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2380: Six Huge TRT Mistakes Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump #2220: How to Stay Consistent With Your Workouts Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts For Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Jamie Selzler (@jselzler) Instagram Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • 2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

    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)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. **

    • FINAL DAY: Special MAPS Longevity Launch ** Code 50LONG for $50 off for launch price $97 ($147 retail). Bonuses: Forum access for a year $97, Post Launch Kick off 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 **

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

    • Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! **

    • Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today!

    • KATALYST - Strength Beyond Limits with EMS Technology

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    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)

    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)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

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

    • Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) **

    • Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. **

    • 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

    • Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today!

    • Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

    • MAPS Prime Pro Webinar

    • The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

    • Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram

    • Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram
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    1 hr and 50 mins
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Mind pump is an excellent podcast and I have listened on to it Spotify for over a year. However, since opting for audible instead, I have found that I only have access to a limited number of podcasts.

Audible needs to step up its podcast game or I’ll be reverting back to Spotify

Need the full list of episodes

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always a good listen, entertaining and informative. I learn a lot about health, diet and well being.

always a good listen

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I love these guys! great content and explained in a way people can understand

listened to them for years

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Very powerful, very informative podcast.
I've been interested in fitness and nutrition for a long time, but after a diagnosis of OA in my knees after having my 2nd son, I spiralled quite a bit. I was in excruciating pain, I was unable to walk properly, let alone exercise so had no interest in fuelling my body and so gained weight. Looking back, I'm pretty sure I was depressed though denied it to myself at the time.
Diet changed EVERYTHING. I switched to a more wholefood diet, and went with an almost Mediterranean/paleo hybrid. My mood lifted, I was motivated to go to a good PT who's helped me regain the strength in my knees and I'm now pain free. I haven't touched pain relief or anti inflammatoryies in over 2 years.
I definitely see food as fuel, as medicine, as a preventative medicine!
Really enjoyed the podcast!!

Fantastic!

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