Joe Farese is a natural-for-life pro bodybuilder who has competed for the last 36 years consecutively. He has also worked over the past 36 years as a trainer and health coach for populations ranging from young athletes to seniors.

Joe's recent bodybuilding resume includes:

2021 WNBF Pro Mr. Universe winner
2021 and 2022 Pro Masters Mr. America winner
2023 Pro Mr. America lightweight class winner and Grandmasters (50+) Mr America class winner


In this episode, we discuss:

Sleep and distress tolerance in relation to physique transformation
The power of social connection
Longevity in bodybuilding
Injury prevention
Drug testing and steroids in bodybuilding


The psychology of bodybuilding
Body dysmorphia and body image


Resources mentioned in the show:
Mike Israetel on sleep for muscle growth (Modern Wisdom)
Joe on the three kinds of performance intelligence: mind, body, and emotion