Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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 myt...
2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar
How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar What inspired her to write her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’. (1:54) The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52) Various attachment disorders. (10:33) Defining ‘learned helplessness’. (13:35) The myths that children need daycare. (15:15) Sleep with your children. (18:18) Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07) Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59) Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24) Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13) Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37) The lost instinct. (37:53) The causes of postpartum. (43:53) Breastfeeding is best. (47:55) The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49) What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46) Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14) The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15) Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07) In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45) The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12) The impact of technology. (1:07:19) Are children’s tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16) Gentle separation process. (1:16:47) Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters How ‘alloparenting’ can be a less isolating way to raise kids Learned Helplessness: Seligman's Theory of Depression Lamarck, Evolution, and the Inheritance of Acquired Characters How Do Genes Sway the Sensitivity or Resilience of a Child? Oxytocin produces more engaged fathers and more responsive infants CDC: One in Five Kids Lives with a Mental Health Issue - NAMI Primary Maternal Preoccupation - Oxford Academic Brain templates for Chinese babies from newborn to three months of age Homepage - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Australia bans social media for children under 16 | AP News Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Website
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2511: How Do You Know You Are Doing Fitness the Right Way? (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03) This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01) When the joke goes too far. (22:54) A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12) Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31) How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02) Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06) The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47) #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52) #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump #2412: The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Lunchtime Leniency: Judges' Rulings Are Harsher When They Are Hungrier The impact of marijuana use on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance among US adults Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press Mind Pump Store Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** What is "Parts" Therapy? Internal Family Systems Explained Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram
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2510: Building Fitness Habits That Actually Stick in 2025
Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025 Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21) The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30) Big reasons people fail: Too much too soon. (8:15) Not strength training. (17:06) Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21) Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18) Not having a plan. (36:23) Questions: How should I start with strength training? (39:23) What about cardio? (40:57) What supplements should I take? (42:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Special Promotion: MAPS Starter HALF off! ** Code START2025 at checkout! ** Why your New Year's resolution to go to the gym will fail Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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2509: Don’t Make These 5 Nutrition Mistakes in 2025 (Listener Live Coaching)
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12) Probiotics and skin health. (27:10) Growing pains. (30:35) The spark of life. (34:03) The body keeps the score. (36:50) Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39) Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48) The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36) Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40) #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd like to decrease the muscularity of my arms and shoulders without significantly losing strength because I still need to be strong for my day job. Is that possible? (1:09:01) #ListenerLive question #3 – How should you train if you keep hurting your knees? (1:23:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] 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** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a $60K scholarship! 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. You don’t want to miss this opportunity, so act fast! ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class How to Get the Best Benefit From Probiotics for Skin Health The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging Scientists Just Captured The Flash of Light That Sparks When a Sperm Meets an Egg Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno UPDATE: Fitness Still Matters to Reduce all-Cause and Heart Disease Deaths, Despite Advances in Modern Medicine and Lifestyle Changes Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Jupiter Ascending (2015) - IMDb The Later Daters Season 1 Docuseries Cast & Release Date – Netflix Train the Trainer Webinar Series 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 Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump #2490: Improve Your Muscle, Strength & Athleticism in Only 15 Minutes a Day Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
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2508: The Best Eggs to Eat for Building Muscle & Losing Fat (Listener Coaching)
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38) Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45) DON’T follow the world, be weird. (32:42) So good, it’s hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44) Justin’s next BIG thing. (39:25) When you are at THAT age. (43:19) Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57) What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04) Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51) #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29) #Quah question #2 – What do I do if reverse dieting never works, and I just continuously gain fat above 1800 calories? (58:50) #Quah question #3 – If you had to pick a way to build a hybrid trainer business from the ground up with multiple revenue streams how would you do it? (1:01:00) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on weight vests for walking? (1:06:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Eggs now qualify as 'healthy' food, FDA says: Here's why 'Fat but powerful' paradox: association of muscle power and adiposity markers with all-cause mortality in older adults from the EXERNET multicentre study Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Jazzminton-Sport GIBBON GiBoard Balance Board for Adults & Kids Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Build your Rear Delts with this Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump #2495: The Truth About Beachbody With Chalene Johnson Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Twitter/X Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Stiff Lip Supplements™ (@stifflipsupps) Instagram Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram
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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