Synopsis
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 @mindpumpradio, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and on Facebook at mindpumpshow. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at www.mindpumpmedia.com
Episodes
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2082: Is Your Bank Safe? Chris Naghibi
25/05/2023 Duration: 02h19minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an in-depth conversation with attorney, banker and real estate investor Chris Naghibi about the state of banks and the economy. Chris’s “lazy moron” journey into the career he has now. (1:58) What role do ‘rules & regulations’ play in some of these economic crises? (17:57) Successful, but not stress-tested. (25:44) What is a “run on the bank” and why is it so dangerous? (32:00) Inflation’s comparison to losing body fat. (44:16) Why in order to win you have to be an extremist. (48:38) The impacts of institutional buying. (51:38) His thoughts on long/short-term leases. (57:35) How do these interest rate hikes affect banks? (1:03:58) Playing ‘political chicken’ with the debt ceiling. (1:07:05) Going down the rabbit hole on the future of digital currency. (1:13:02) How retail traders influence the market. (1:18:45) In order to create, we must destroy. The impact of A.I. (1:21:17) Where can you put your money, earn the most, and spend the
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2081: How to Keep Progressing as an Advanced Lifter, the Perfect Way to Warm Up Before Lifting, How to Work Out Postpartum & More (Listener Live Coaching)
24/05/2023 Duration: 01h40minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP listening to the whey protein peddlers! Collagen protein is ACTUALLY pretty good for you. (3:12) Nobody sits in the daytime! (13:53) All that’s interesting featuring Andre the Giant. (17:55) Adam and Sal’s experience so far with the Oura Ring. (25:28) Coaching with NutriSense is a game changer! (30:14) Speculating Sports Illustrated target market. (34:35) When do little kids feel most loved? (37:49) The power and pull of games and screen time. (39:40) Everett’s first big role. (45:03) MAPS Anabolic Advanced success story. (47:48) Subscribe to Mind Pump on Instagram today! (48:38) Another case against artificial sweeteners. (50:54) Shout out to Amala Ekpunobi. (52:52) #Listener Live question #1 - What can I do for the next 2 months to preserve the muscle mass I have, not lose any more weight, and continue to develop my rear delts? (54:25) #Listener Live question #2 -
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2080: Get Jacked With Bands!
22/05/2023 Duration: 41minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why bands are a unique way to add variety and build muscle. One of the most effective yet most overlooked tools for building maximum strength, maximum muscle, and mobility in enhancing fat loss are resistance bands! Bands can be quite advanced. (2:26) Bands bad PR and poor application. (4:43) 7 Unique Benefits of Bands. #1 - Strength curve. (14:17) #2 - Constant tension. (17:59) #3 - Encourages controlled negative and good form. (18:55) #4 - Does far less muscle damage. (21:42) #5 - Encourages isometric squeeze. (29:17) #6 - TOTALLY novel. (32:40) #7 - Easy on the joints and low risk of injury. (35:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health & Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon C
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2079: The Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, Tips for Getting a Rounder Butt, Why Consistency is King & More (Listener Live Coaching)
19/05/2023 Duration: 01h58minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Poor gut health will DESTROY your ability to build muscle, burn body fat, or even feel good. A GOOD probiotic is an investment we should ALL be making. (1:39) Peptides for gut health. (12:02) Justin being manly, and spider stories. (16:11) The universal strategy to get away from most things. (25:58) Don’t mess with Zuck. (28:58) Science doesn’t ask if we should, it just asks, can we? (30:29) Recapping Mother’s Day festivities. (34:07) The controversy over Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra. (46:48) How muscles became popular in the media. (51:51) Sal’s high praise for the Chocolate bone broth from Paleo Valley. (57:44) Shout out to Slaying Your Fear: A Guide for People Who Grapple with Insecurity, a book by Adam Lane Smith. (59:04) #Listener Live question #1 - What is the appropriate program to do after completing Anabolic? After my wife’s first time through, although the scale never m
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2078: How to Activate Your Chest While Incline Benching, Training Tips for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle, the Best Way to Introduce Resistance Training to Children & More
19/05/2023 Duration: 01h17minIn 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: Protein is the magic macronutrient! Seek it out if you want better insulin sensitivity, the ability to build more muscle, speed up recovery, and improve satiety. (1:54) Cows with names produce more milk. (9:38) Arby’s accidental death? (16:34) What would be in Mind Pump’s neighborhood? (24:23) Updating the current educational system. (28:50) Dad Life Updates: Asking your kids, rather than telling and everything being your fault as a parent. (33:28) An MRI gone horribly wrong. (42:55) Mind Pump’s new logo. (47:52) Would your 12-year-old self be happy with you? (49:17) Increasing your sodium levels to combat dehydration and cramps. (55:57) Shout out to Daily Dose Meals. (57:42) #Quah question #1 - What can I do to feel my chest more than my front delts during incline benches? (1:01:54) #Quah question #
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2077: How to Have Better Sex Featuring Dr. Emily Morse
18/05/2023 Duration: 01h51minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with sex expert, Dr. Emily on how to add more fun to the bedroom. Why is sexual health so important? (1:47) How stress, trauma, and shame are pleasure thieves. (4:40) Having an unhealthy relationship with masturbation. (8:17) Porn without education is problematic. (9:20) When do kids get sexually imprinted? (18:51) The components of healthy sex. (22:00) Comparing lube to sunscreen. (26:18) The common sexual challenges between men and women. (31:35) Couples that play together stay together. (37:45) The common misconceptions around orgasms. (42:18) The 5 Pillars of Sexual IQ. (47:03) #1 – Embodiment. (48:52) #2 – Health. (53:22) #3 – Self-Knowledge. (54:33) #4 – Self-acceptance. (55:10) #5 – Collaboration. (55:20) Compare and despair does not work with sex. (59:14) Leaning into what is easy for you. (1:01:59) Rebranding anal sex. (1:05:16) Examining where your beliefs around sex come from. (1:09:50) Knowing the difference bet
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2076: What to Do if One Side Is Stronger Than the Other, the Truth About Fasting & Muscle Loss, the Best Way to Work Out With Gut Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching)
17/05/2023 Duration: 01h36minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do hard things! (2:12) The Di Stefano’s urgent care scare. (21:17) Adam’s embarrassing moment at the Warriors game. (28:34) The sad state of San Francisco. (42:08) ‘Coregasm’ is a real thing! (49:06) Lack of muscle is the biggest contributor to the chronic health crisis. (49:53) The hermetic effect of the Green Juice from Organifi. (52:57) Shout out to Word on Fire. (55:22) #Listener Live question #1 - How can I help my muscles take over more instead of my joints? (57:42) #Listener Live question #2 - What should my training focus be while I prioritize my gut health? (1:08:02) #Listener Live question #3 - What is the best approach to get my body less crooked? (1:21:01) #Listener Live question #4 – Will fasting hinder my gains and progress? (1:29:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit The Cold Plunge for
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2075: The New Science of Living Longer & Better With Dr. Rand McClain
15/05/2023 Duration: 01h38minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. McClain about the most recent longevity and health science. Taking control of your health. (1:41) Longevity vs. health span. (3:53) The three pillars that impact your biological age. (11:35) NO diet fits all. (14:22) How he eats for maximal performance. (20:03) Using exercise as the great equalizer. (25:47) The importance of sleep hygiene. (31:06) The effect of metformin on your health and longevity. (44:30) How can hormone therapy impact your performance and health span? (52:45) At what age should you investigate hormone therapy? (1:02:17) Peptides for health and longevity. (1:08:03) How gene editing will revolutionize life span. (1:15:56) The future for stem cell therapy. (1:21:31) Advancements towards early detection of diseases and cancers. (1:24:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better – Book by
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2074: The Right Way for Women to Bulk, Ways to Get a Deeper Squat, How to Know if Peptides Are Worth Trying & More (Listener Live Coaching)
13/05/2023 Duration: 01h41minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some protein powders are more suitable for bulking. For example, whey protein. (1:49) The evolution of Adam’s sugar addiction. (23:12) The tall guy always gets sized up. (37:00) The last time the guys were in a potentially fearful altercation. (41:33) Butcher Box now has chicken nuggets! (46:00) Shout out to @oldtime.strongman. (50:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you program training & nutrition throughout the year if you try to peak at the same time annually to see the progress you’ve made each year? (54:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do certain body types/anatomies struggle with the “ass to grass” squat? (1:12:10) #ListenerLive question #3 - How to know if peptides are right for you? (1:33:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners
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2073: The Best Way to Do a Dumbbell Pullover, How to Build a Personal Training Business From Scratch, the Truth About Ashwagandha & More
12/05/2023 Duration: 01h17minIn 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: Find a pre-workout that MAXIMIZES usable focus! Everything else is pretty much a waste. (2:09) Kids have no filter. (9:54) Justin’s latest ‘Gymnastics Dad’ trip to Arizona. (13:03) Adam Recommends Silo on Apple+. (26:27) The power of music. (30:36) Making social media work for you. (38:51) The misconception that resistance bands are for beginners. (44:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The Star-Nosed Mole. (47:33) Shout out to Tom Haviland. (49:52) #Quah question #1 - When doing dumbbell pullovers in Phase 3 of Anabolic, the video shows the guy doing them lying lengthwise on the bench. I saw on Adam’s YouTube video with Dr. Jordan Shallow that they are lying across the bench. Is there a difference, or a better way when doing this exercise? (51:36) #Quah question #2 - If you had to build a personal training busines
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2072: The Best Workout for Busy Moms
11/05/2023 Duration: 38minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover key workout considerations for busy moms. Raising kids is EXTREMELY demanding and unpredictable. (1:44) Designing a routine that compliments your life. (5:15) Target areas that moms want to focus on. (9:04) The Best Workouts for Busy Moms. #1 - Mobility first. (10:50) #2 - Get strong. (15:44) #3 - Target specific areas. (20:24) #4 - Do more with less. (26:28) #5 - When time permits, add volume and time. (31:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: 60% OFF Fit Mom Bundle, Bikini Bundle, Fabulous 40’s Bundle, or Build Your Butt Bundle. Mapsfitnessproducts.com **Promo code FITMOMS at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Do The Pelvic Clock Exercise Why Mobility Needs to be The Primary Focus Over Losing Weight After Having a Baby – Mind Pump Blog How Should You Workout Before and During Pregnancy? – Mind Pump Blog Getting Back in Shape After Having a Baby – Don’t be Hard
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2071: How to Know if You Are Overtraining, Reasons Why Women Should Bulk, Overcoming Low Back Pain When Squatting & More (Listener Live Coaching)
10/05/2023 Duration: 01h58minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is a RIGHT way to use substances that make you feel good to help with mental health. (2:35) Sal’s experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy so far. (13:16) Putting a spotlight on PETA. (32:08) Lab Grown meat vs. Real meat. (34:15) When the music really hits you. (42:57) Fun Facts with Justin: Heavy metal and termites. (47:14) Are banks going down? (49:46) What is it with Sal and racing? (52:51) Good credit, higher mortgage fees. (54:49) New product alert from Caldera. (1:01:10) Shout out to Norada Real Estate. (1:03:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance for balancing commitment toward a specific goal with awareness regarding when to shift gears? (1:05:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - How reliable are body scans? I decided to get a trainer to help me figure out nutrition more. I wanted to see more of the muscle I had been buildin
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2070: Secrets & Confessions of a Fitness Influencer With Thomas DeLauer
08/05/2023 Duration: 01h22minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Thomas DeLauer who lost a hundred pounds and built a successful fitness brand. His intention of getting on YouTube. (1:46) There is fitness, and then there is health. (8:38) How lifting saved his life. (11:18) The HUGE misconception about eating disorders. (16:09) Understanding that this is NOT going to control me, and I’m going to OWN it. (22:43) Helping people to help yourself. (25:47) The feeling of not fitting in and having imposter syndrome. (28:03) Having guard rails and avoiding being too extreme. (31:40) His relationship with drugs. (35:13) How he ended up in the private equity world. (37:11) Breaking out of your echo chamber. (45:01) The cream will rise to the top and block out the rest. (49:59) How fatherhood has changed him. (53:46) The vantage point you get once you have kids. (1:00:22) Nothing meaningful is easy. (1:05:15) What concerns him the most about the future of his kids? (1:10:11) Managing technology with
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2069: How to Look Like You Work Out, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Salt, the Pros & Cons of Intuitive Training & More (Listener Live Coaching)
06/05/2023 Duration: 01h55minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Red-light therapy is legit! And the science supports it. (2:18) Kids hear and copy EVERYTHING! (17:55) A.I. that can read your mind, and the potential for good/bad. (22:54) Turning PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) into PTG (Post-Traumatic Growth). (35:02) Learning more about EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Sal’s first experience, and upcoming session. (38:33) Podcast therapy for personal growth. (45:58) LMNT is crushing it! (49:02) Shout out to @homeandontheway. (53:29) #ListenerLive question #1 - I feel a little lost and would love some guidance. When I was 13, I was diagnosed with anorexia. I am now recovered, and in 2020 I started running. I now run about 6 -7 miles 6 days a week, strength train for about an hour and a half 5 days a week, and average about 25000 steps. I have never gotten a period, and just got lab work finding out I have low es
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2068: Natural Ways to Increase Free Testosterone, How Working the Chest Affects Breast Size, Why Knee Pain Often Originates in the Hips & More
05/05/2023 Duration: 01h24minIn 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: One of the BEST ways to measure whether a food is right for you is quite simple. After you eat the meal, HOW do you feel afterward? After an hour or so? PAY ATTENTION! (2:12) Fun Facts with Justin: Dumb shoes. (14:32) It’s the hardest job in the world to be a GOOD parent. (19:23) Justin’s high school drama. (24:26) Here’s how dumb most consumers are. (32:16) A.I. is the next existential crisis for humanity. (37:47) The meaning behind Adam’s bond and commitment to the Warriors. (44:29) Is this truly for myself or everybody else? (53:29) Mind Pump Park City is first come, first served. (58:48) How Sal uses his large family to test out their sponsors. (59:45) When strength is NOT the best pursuit. (1:01:07) Shout out to Adam Lane Smith. (1:03:55) #Quah question #1 - What is the connection between hip and
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2067: Seven Huge Business Mistakes Fitness Influencers Make
04/05/2023 Duration: 52minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the mistakes fitness influences make. Whether you are an influencer or someone who follows influencers find out what to avoid if you want business or fitness success. The misconception of having influence. (1:49) 7 Huge Business Mistakes Fitness Influencers Make. (5:50) #1 - Selling your body as your evidence. (10:24) #2 - Focusing on follower count vs engagement (Following trends over adding value). (15:02) #3 - Jumping to any sponsor that offers money. (23:35) #4 - Being impatient. (30:03) #5 - Using wrong medium for your strengths. (34:54) #6 - Going all in on one platform. (38:30) #7 - Scarcity mindset (afraid to collaborate or promote another fitness person). (42:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off!
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2066: Signs That You Are Abusing Exercise, the Best Way to Workout to Pass the Police Academy, Diet & Training Considerations if You Have Lost Your Period & More (Listener Live Coaching)
03/05/2023 Duration: 01h49minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to lose more body fat, build more muscle, and improve your health, EAT more protein! (2:22) Recapping the guy's Park City trip. (8:07) The feeling you get when you come home to happy kids. (13:57) Adam is NOT an airport person. (17:19) Using A.I. to produce the outcomes you want. (23:17) A.I.’s impact on the health & fitness industry. (28:52) The importance of having a ‘family’ password. (32:49) A great hack to get your kids to stop watching TV. (38:51) The incredible individual variance of different peptides. (39:33) Creating a partnership. Welcoming Mind Pump’s latest sponsor, State & Liberty. (43:44) A prime example of mainstream news media’s bias against Elon Musk. (46:44) Will self-driving cars take off? (50:26) Shout out to ‘Die with Zero’ by Bill Perkins. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I turn the switch off my poor relationship with e
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2065: Glute Masterclass
01/05/2023 Duration: 39minIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build your glutes. Why do we find this muscle so attractive? (1:31) The scale of difficulty to develop. (4:35) The muscles of the glutes and main functions. (6:09) Best exercises. (10:44) The importance of incorporating unilateral exercises. (17:36) Building a program for the average person. (20:39) The best rep ranges. (22:12) Frequency. (27:32) Isolation exercises that have some value. (28:08) Total sets. (33:22) Dietary strategies. (35:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Fix Your Back Pain – Mind Pump Blog How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) Learn To Squat Like A PRO (FREE GUIDE) - YouTube Adam Schafer’s DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump THI
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2064: How to Strength Train for Combat Sports, the Best Way to Get Stronger at the Bench Press, Getting Into Great Shape After 50 & More (Listener Live Coaching)
29/04/2023 Duration: 01h40minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use ice baths for muscle gains! (1:52) Adam’s protein strategy. (12:33) Having kids makes you do things you thought you would never do. (20:23) Music is profound. (22:58) Mind Pump’s musical preferences. (25:17) There is a lot of time spent as a dad repeating the same things over and over with your kids. (29:28) Have a little compassion. (31:45) A.I. is here. Pay attention! (37:00) Why Justin is excited about the latest season of ‘The Mandalorian.’ (46:18) If you want to stay sharp, take Organifi Pure. (50:25) Shout out to Thomas DeLauer. (51:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I continue to train like a combat sports athlete can this cause long term issues? Recently I have transitioned into strength and hypertrophy training but find myself missing the strength training work I did for boxing. (51:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – What programs should I follow over the next year
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2063: How to Learn to Do a Pull-Up, Effective Strategies to Balance Food Enjoyment With Fitness Goals, How to Start Taking Control of Your Fitness After 40 & More
28/04/2023 Duration: 01h26minIn 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: Fitness & health is NOT black or white. Long-term success is understanding there is a lot of GREY area. BALANCE is how you stay healthy in the real world. (2:05) Adam’s ‘cottage cheese’ ice cream experiment. (16:24) Making that conscious effort to be active/physical and get outside. (19:34) The disruption of the education system is coming. (27:45) The A.I. toothpaste is out of the tube. (32:23) Highlighting the importance of human connection. (41:18) How Caldera works with your skin and not against it. (47:43) Sal’s experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. (49:08) Shout out to Dr. Jordan Peterson. (1:04:15) #Quah question #1 - I cannot do a pull-up for the life of me. What could I do to substitute the pull-ups in MAPS Anabolic? (1:05:06) #Quah question #2 - What are