Best Adam Smith Be Better At Life Podcasts (2025)

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How to build your kid's confidence — by leaving them alone (w/ Lenore Skenazy) 41:27

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How do you raise confident and capable children in a seemingly scary and unsafe world? According to Lenore Skenazy, the solution is simple yet controversial — you leave the kids alone. Lenore is the president of Let Grow and the founder of the Free Range Kids Movement where she argues that parents don’t need to hover over their kids as much because…

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2695: How Family Members Enable Their Addict Loved Ones | Rock Recovery Center 28:18

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Are You Enabling an Addict? … How to break the Cycle The MP x Rock Recovery Center partnership. (2:32) Accepting the truth that something needs to change. (5:53) Compassion fatigue. (9:25) You can love your addict to death. (11:42) Don’t act on emotion. (19:57) Being the best manipulator in the room. (24:17) Enabling loved ones. (28:24) Where does …

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Manage Yourself To Lead Others With Margaret Andrews - TWMJ #1003 1:03:09

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Welcome to episode #1003 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). When you look closely at leadership, it often seems like a conversation about others… how to motivate, how to manage, how to inspire. But what if the real work starts somewhere far more intimate… with yourself? Margaret Andrews, a distinguished educator, consu…

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2694: Why Focusing on Performance Transforms Your Body 1:35:26

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is better to track, looks or performance? (2:13) PSA: The constant news cycle WILL decrease your quality of life. (27:08) Perception drift. (37:24) Shout out to Eight Sleep! (40:31) One daily habit could help prevent chronic back pain. (44:32) Improving skin health with Caldera Lab. (47:45) What the data shows about happines…

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2693: The Fastest Gains You’ll Ever See (Listener Coaching) 1:10:09

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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: Eight Ways Isometrics Will Give You the Fastest Gains You’ve Ever Seen. (2:00) New partner alert! Crisp Power. (26:12) Being too thin can be deadlier than being overweight. (…

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2692: Want to Look Better? The Secret to a Sculpted Body 27:27

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Sculpt Your Body: Why Performance Training Is the Key to a Chiseled Physique Move good, look good. (1:21) Why performance is one of the BEST ways to measure your progress. (9:42) 5 Attributes of Why Performance Training Is the Key to a Chiseled Physique #1 - Multi-plane movements: balance and symmetry. (11:59) #2 - Strength: more muscle, faster met…

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The L&D Detective: Uncovering Learning Impact - Kevin Yates, The L&D Detective 51:11

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Summary: Today I bring on Kevin Yates, known as the L&D Detective, to explore the intersection of authenticity, resilience, and effective learning and development practices. I knew that I needed to talk to Kevin after seeing him present at our conference. He was able to connect with the crowd in a unique way with his engaging talk and also shared i…

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2691: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn’t Working (Listener Live Coaching) 1:45:43

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn’t Working. (2:38) The value of being bored. (23:41) The ULTIMATE peptide stack for recovery and healing. (28:48) Muscle Mommy Movement. (33:18) There’s something in the air. (36:05) Kids say the darndest things. (…

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How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure) 38:34

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What’s more important in communication— the content or the delivery? Julian Treasure is a five-time TED speaker and the author of Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet, and he argues conscious listening is an invaluable tool for elevating conversations. Julian joins Chris to give advice on how to speak better, the …

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2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss 30:20

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How to Reverse Diet The origins and history of reverse dieting. (1:33) The fitness space is part of the problem. (9:09) Ah ha moments from training clients. (12:31) The 3 main goals of a reverse diet. (15:32) The primary form of exercise MUST be strength training. (18:07) 5 Steps on How to Reverse Diet the RIGHT Way. #1 - Track your calories to get…

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From Magic To Machines... The Wonder (And Worry) Of Code With Sam Arbesman 56:47

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Welcome to episode #1002 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). What if code isn’t just software, but the culture script of our age shaping what we notice, how we decide and who holds power? That’s the provocation at the heart of Sam Arbesman’s new book, The Magic Of Code - How Digital Language Created And Connects Our Wor…

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2689: 10 Underrated Exercises That Produce Incredible Gains (Listener Live Coaching) 1:39:24

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Underrated Exercises that Produce INCREDIBLE Gains. (2:09) Kids say the darndest things. (18:25) The cause of your energy crash may surprise you. (23:53) Boost your immunity with Green Juice. (25:54) The Garth Brooks conspiracy. (29:34) Red-lig…

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2688: Eight Simple Habit Hacks that Produce Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching) 1:14:55

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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: 8 Simple Habit Hacks that Produce Fat Loss. (2:16) Isometrics for growth. (19:45) Will consuming artificial sweeteners make your brain age faster? (24:25) How the spiritual co…

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2687: Zuby On The Current State of America 1:05:51

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Zuby Becoming a father. (1:31) Living in Dubai. (5:12) Collectivism is dangerous. (12:28) The more relatable it is, the more it impacts people. (20:38) Our perception is getting manipulated. (22:56) Normal doesn’t go viral. (25:40) The downstream effects of this exposure. What should we be looking for? (28:32) Agreeing to be civil with each other. …

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2686: Do These 6 Things and You WON’T Get Gains from Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:41:02

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do These 6 Things and You WON’T Get Gains from Strength Training. (2:39) Fatty 15 vs. Omega 3s. (28:32) Dad, the builder. (31:23) LEGO minifigures. (34:04) A terrible lie told to women about the definition of success. (39:24) Hurt people, hurt peo…

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How to communicate better (w/ Charles Duhigg) 36:56

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What makes some people supercommunicators? How can you become one too? This is the central lesson in Charles Duhigg’s bestseller Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret of Communication. Charles and Chris dissect what makes messy conversations so great, how to ask deep questions, and whether women and men communicate differently. They also dis…

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2685: How to Raise a Successful Family with Scott Donnell 1:42:17

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How to Raise a Successful Family with Scott Donnell Setting up heritage, not inheritance. (1:32) Money trauma. (9:30) Faith, family, and F.I.S.H. (13:29) Kids need both sides. (19:26) The difference between discipline and punishment. (22:01) The 4 C’s Framework to build anti-fragile children. (31:21) His thoughts on smartphones and the internet. (4…

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Status... Humanity’s Most Powerful Invisible Force With Toby Stuart - TWMJ #1001 55:25

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Welcome to episode #1001 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Toby Stuart is a Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, where he directs the Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship Program and the Institute for Business Innovation. Over his career, he has also taught at Harva…

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2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body 1:42:21

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body. (1:49) Probiotics are the best fat burners! (22:29) Adam’s evolution with his diet & exercise. (27:44) Functional Justin. (34:12) The Botox stack. (37:37) Due process. (39:22) You can totally manufacture popularity. (46:14) The curse of fame. (48:12) Downsizing to live near family…

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2683: Weird workout hacks that Build Muscle Fast & More (Listener Coaching) 1:05:24

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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: Weird workout hacks that BUILD MUSCLE FAST! (2:03) Is there a link between eating meat and cancer risk? (23:48) GLP-1s and the obesity rate. (29:31) Ground beef vs soy for mu…

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2682: Nine Fitness Coaches That Should Be Fired 31:22

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Nine Fitness Coaches That Should Be Fired There’s no better thing than a GOOD personal trainer or coach. (1:25) Nine Fitness Coaches That Should Be Fired #1 - The hype machine. (3:53) #2 – Shame guy. (8:38) #3 - Intensity over technique. (11:10) #4 - The low-calorie solves everything person. (13:59) #5 – The absent coach. (16:01) #6 – Everything, b…

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2681: Get Way Rounder Delts in 60 Days & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:37:14

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Get WAY rounder delts in 60 days! (2:21) An ALARMING study concerning ultra-processed foods. (19:30) Drink beet juice, lower your blood pressure! (30:53) One of the MOST important things we should focus on as we age. (33:13) Sin feels fine, until …

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How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross) 39:36

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Is it effective to engage with politics on social media — and what does it take to make actual change? Katherine Cross is a researcher on online harassment and the author of Log Off: Why Posting and Politics (Almost) Never Mix. She shares why she believes social media is “anti-political” and how virtual engagement will not achieve the necessary pol…

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2680: The Fitness Obstacles Women Face and How to Solve Them 36:19

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Losing weight, while hard, is not NEARLY as challenging as maintaining it. (1:14) Activity is not common. (3:59) Has to be a process that you ENJOY. (4:41) It’s not about perfect. It’s how to do this FOREVER. (6:58) The Fitness Obstacles Women Face and How to Solve Them #1 - Low energy from long layoff. (11:05) #2 – RESULTS-orientated. (20:04) #3 -…

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SPOS #1000 – Patrick Tanguay On Paths To Better Thinking 1:28:08

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Welcome to episode #1000 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Patrick Tanguay is a self-described generalist, synthesist and curator whose lifelong curiosity and love of reading have led him across multiple careers, and now shape one of the most thoughtful newsletters in the futures-thinking space. As the creator of Sentiers, a we…

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2679: The 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:52:13

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains. (2:05) The ‘Horny Stack’ is a good time! (28:49) Gym language. (29:51) Teasing your kids. (32:31) Consistency, appreciation, and making an effort in relationships. (44:45) The most rewarding…

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2678: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching) 1:04:58

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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: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss. (1:19) Crazy with quality. (20:18) Amazon hustle. (23:46) The benefits of religion. (28:19) How do active parents influence their…

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2677: Why All Women Need to Lift Weights 28:42

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Why All Women Need to Lift Weights The MASSIVE growth of the Muscle Mommy avatar. (1:06) 8 Reasons Why All Women Need to Lift Weights #1 - Its empowering. (4:51) #2 - It strengthens bones. (8:25) #3 - It helps regulate hormones. (11:35) #4 - It’s anti-anxiety and depression. (15:16) #5 - You can eat more. (17:25) #6 - You trade the scale for weight…

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2676: Gain an Inch on Your Arms in 90 days & More (Listener Live Coaching 1:26:53

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Gain an Inch on Your Arms in 90 days! (1:48) Protein shake engineering is WILD! (14:32) Christian revival with the youth. (17:02) Listen to this before using AI. (20:46) The kids just don’t understand. (27:42) Guy’s doing stupid things. (32:25) F…

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The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant 36:25

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What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…

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2675: The Fastest Way to Get Lean if Money Wasn’t an Issue 25:56

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The FASTEST Way to Get Lean if Money Wasn’t an Issue It’s EXTREMELY expensive to be unhealthy. (1:02) The 7 FASTEST Ways to Get Lean if Money Wasn’t an Issue #1 - Hire a trainer 3 days a week. (3:10) #2 - Hire an online coach for diet. (8:10) #3 - Get a meal prepping service. (12:18) #4 - Optimize your hormones with HRT. (14:24) #5 - Use a GLP-1 an…

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SPOS #999 – Noah Giansiracusa On The Algorithms That Run Your Life 1:05:57

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Welcome to episode #999 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Noah Giansiracusa is an associate professor of mathematics at Bentley University and a visiting scholar at Harvard who has built a reputation for translating the hidden power of algorithms into plain language that empowers individuals. With a PhD in algebraic geometry fr…

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2674: Top 10 Addictive Foods You Can't Stop Eating & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:33:36

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 10 Foods You CAN’T Stop Eating (And Why They’re So Addictive!). (1:30) The Seed impact. (30:47) Your wife is your crown. (33:04) Investing is about discipline. (37:22) Sleep hard, melatonin-free. (46:20) Mind Pump Reviews: Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser on Netflix. (48:06) Beak face. (55:20) #ListenerLive questi…

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2673: Eight Bro-science Hacks that Actually Work & More (Listener Coaching) 1:17:34

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 Bro-science Hacks that Actually Work (But Not for the Reasons You Think). (1:45) The Mind Pump Butcher Box. (27:39) Swear box challenge. (28:47) Legendary bodybuilder showcase: Bill Pearl. (32:04) Miraculous surgery. (36:05) Blame game. (39:33) Athletes popularizing the Sugar Diet. (41:17) The heaviest man. (44:12) Improve inti…

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2672: Demystifying Bioregulators & Peptides With Nick Andrews 1:15:42

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Nick Andrews What drew him into the biohacking/optimization space? (1:38) GHK-CU and sunburns. (3:40) Is there a risk of downregulating your own production of a peptide because you are using one? (7:13) Are there peptides you shouldn’t combine? (8:51) The history of bioregulators and their difference from peptides. (12:56) Is Russia prescribing bio…

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2671: Ten Awesome Unexpected Benefits of Exercise 1:41:06

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Awesome Unexpected Benefits of Exercise. (2:21) Not all GHK-CU is created equal. (28:13) The encouraging audience response to Sal’s new YouTube series. (29:49) 1st day of school tradition. (32:50) Game on! (38:41) When science doesn’t have a mo…

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How to rest when life is overwhelming (w/ Katherine May) 40:14

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When someone you love is going through a difficult time, what do you say? Despite your best intentions, author Katherine May argues offering help or shying away from tough conversations isn’t as effective as you think. Katherine is the author of the memoir, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, and its latest companion piece,…

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2670: Pilates, Yoga, Running, CrossFit, & Strength Training Face Off! 36:33

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2670: Pilates, Yoga, Running, CrossFit, and Strength Training Face Off! Breaking down the most popular forms of exercise, so you can figure out what is RIGHT for you. History, demographics, and the pros and cons. (1:15) Pilates (3:23) Yoga (11:55) Running (19:15) CrossFit (24:07) Strength training (30:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legi…

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SPOS #998 – Annie Wilson On The Growth Dilemma 1:01:54

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Welcome to episode #998 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Annie Wilson is a marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and co-author, with Ryan Hamilton, of The Growth Dilemma - Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things. Her work examines the deep interplay between consu…

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2669: The 3-Step "SBC" Weight-Loss Framework That Works Every Time & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:39:36

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 3-Step "SBC" Weight-Loss Framework That Works Every Time. (1:48) Ways to safeguard yourself from developing dementia. (23:16) An update on Sal’s Journey in Faith & Fitness. (29:50) Methylene Blue’s cognitive benefits. (35:21) The little-siblin…

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2668: Two-Day a Week 30-Min At-Home Dumbbell Workout Program for Muscle & Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching) 1:16:45

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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: Two-Day a Week 30-Min Dumbbell At-Home Workout Program for Muscle & Fat Loss. (1:54) Exercise and cancer. (16:14) Veganism can be a false religion. (20:47) Lab meat and scien…

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2667: The Truth About New "Magical" Muscle Building Drugs & More With Dr. William Seeds 1:32:37

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Dr. Williams Seeds Shifting culture. (1:27) Why is the medical field ignoring this movement? (5:03) What is happening on a cellular level that is making working out more effective than seeing a therapist? (11:46) Why creatine is the MOST misunderstood supplement out there that is MOST valuable. (28:12) Is there a negative feedback loop from taking …

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2666: Eight Fitness & Diet Lies That Will Make You Fat & Unhealthy (Listener Live Coaching) 1:44:19

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 Fitness & Diet Lies That Will Make You Fat & Unhealthy. (2:08) It’s like having a sleep buddy. (27:52) Fart gun. (30:54) Religious revival. (34:02) Reevaluating the streaming services debate. (35:49) AI: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (40:50) …

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Why Principles of Friendship Are Underestimated in Business - Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, Clinical Psychologist, Keynote Speaker 59:19

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Summary: Today I sit down with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a renowned expert on friendship and human connection, to discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships in the workplace and how we underestimate principles of friendship. As she likes to say, "We overestimate the amount of both energy and discomfort that can come from reaching out, i…

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How to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford) 41:11

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What parts of yourself did you lose as you grew up? This is one of the central questions asked in Ashley C. Ford’s memoir, Somebody’s Daughter. Ashley joins Chris to talk about growing up with an incarcerated father, grappling with a complicated relationship with her mother, and how writing can be a way of processing and understanding your life. Th…

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2665: Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains 28:40

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Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Exercise is nuanced: don’t discount the experience of people who have been doing it for a long time. (1:10) 7 Reasons “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains #1 - The people in the studies aren’t like you. (6:32) #2 – Studies aren’t run “forever.” (8:55) #3 - They don’t consider human psycholo…

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SPOS #997 – Adam Brotman On Being AI First 52:23

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Welcome to episode #997 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. What happens when nearly everything a marketer or strategist does today becomes instant, automatic… and nearly free? That’s the premise of AI First, the new book from Adam Brotman (my guest this week) and his co-author Andy Sack, which confronts the existential shift tha…

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2664: Why Gaining Body Fat May be the Key to Getting the Results You Want & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:45:59

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some of You NEED to Gain Body Fat if You Want to See Improvements. (1:47) Comparing the effects of red-light therapy to minoxidil for hair loss. (23:48) Dissecting the Joey Swoll drama, celebrity worship, and staying authentic. (27:15) Being liked…

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2663: Mid-Range, Stretch & Squeeze for Maximum Gains & More (Listener Coaching) 1:21:42

2M ago1:21:42

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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: Mid-range, stretch and squeeze for MAXIMUM GAINS. (1:44) Who should consume a higher intake of sodium? (16:51) Plan B. (26:09) Love is just a chemical reaction in your brain.…

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2662: Ten Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It) 26:22

2M ago26:22

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10 Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It) A pain point for most. (1:15) 10 Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It) #1 - You’re trying to get abs too (eat more). (3:21) #2 - You aren’t trying to get strong. (5:41) #3 - You are doing the wrong exercises. (8:15) #4 - You might have poor technique and/or connection. (10:51)…