Special Guest Feature | The Mind of Dr. Mike Israetel

This is one heck of an episode for the Matter Mentality Podcast - Ben interviews Dr. Mike Israetel on all things about his life, goal orientation vs process outcomes, life in Moscow before America, victimhood narratives, and so much more.
If you have listened to many of Dr. Mike's Interviews, we can guarantee you haven't heard one like this. 90 Minutes of Understanding the Mind of Dr. Mike.
Note: We recognize the error of the title on the overlay in the episode. Mike Israetel​ holds a PhD in Sport Physiology.
Find Dr. Mike and RP here:
Channel: @RenaissancePeriodization
Website: rpstrength.com/
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[@Beansicus]

Dr. Mike, you've 100% changed my life

[@rajanyc1342]

One of the best Mike Isratel's podcast 🫶🫶

[@matterathletica9315]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@CoachValentin]

Great conversation, nice job sir! Long live to the American Dream 🇺🇸

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much for listening to the podcast ep, really appreciate you taking the time!

[@PrimeMatt]

Excellent podcast, really enjoyed that, great interview style, didn't talk too much, or try to make it about you as many other do, nice 👌🏼

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much for this feedback, we always like to ensure the episodes are about the guest as much as possible as they should be 💪 thanks again for tuning in really appreciate it.

[@PrimeMatt]

​@@matterathletica9315 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Decaaa_]

Stumbled upon this video, good to see one of the Aussie boys getting the likes of Mike on the channel for a chat! You from brissy bra?

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much man, really appreciate you listening to the episode! We are from Brisbane yeah 💪

[@BusterBossJR]

Great episode! Always love hearing Mike speak about stuff

[@matterathletica9315]

Thanks for tuning in! Really appreciate you listening to the episode

[@benjaminbaker4216]

We were scammed. Dr mike didn't say SFR one time this podcast 😂😂 that was great

[@Stagi566]

Just for accuracy purposes, Mike isn't a doctor of physical therapy. He's a PhD in Sports Physiology.

[@dr.mikemccalister6552]

Yep

[@matterathletica9315]

I stupidly even knew that and can't believe I made that mistake if I have. Dr Mike if reading this that is my apology! 🙏

[@Stagi566]

@matterathletica9315 happens man I figured you knew haha. Just wanted to clarify that for folks who perhaps aren't familiar with Mike! Overall, great show!

[@matterathletica9315]

Really means a lot man thanks for the clarity to viewers! And your feedback! I love these chats and the chance to open up great minds for others to hear! So it's great to hear it's worth it!

[@justinmininger5973]

Correction Mike has multiple doctorates!

[@ZachSeaman]

Great conversation of broad topics

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much Zach! Appreciate you watching

[@TangChoon]

This was a great convo and a great listen

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you for this feedback, let us know if there is anyone else you would love interviewed on the show. :)

[@JeanJacquesBarrett]

This was an excellent podcast 👍

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much for your feedback, we are happy you enjoyed the ep!

[@ReallyRayman]

Good stuff. Great convo

[@matterathletica9315]

Thank you so much for tuning in!

[@sauromatae9728]

Blablabla political shit zero substance

[@Stagi566]

There was quite a lot of non-political stuff in the entire 2nd half lol

[@matterathletica9315]

Entitled to your opinion however, a man that's reached the peak of his industry after rough beginnings in communist Russia. I'd say a chat of his origins would consist of some political depth 🤣🙏

[@PrimeMatt]

Mike talking about non training stuff is almost always more interesting, training is simple, there is just not that much to talk about.

[@benjamenmayfield-smith2106]

@@PrimeMatt, that is precisely why I intended the chat to head in this direction. He has a thousand podcasts and shorts discussing those topics. However, when you get a man at his level on your platform with such a rich history and broad perspective, it's almost insulting to keep it pigeon-holed into one tiny focal point. I genuinely believe the range and background allowed me to explore more of Mike than just sets and reps!