Best Mindfulstrength Podcasts (2024)

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246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims Interview 35:54

12d ago35:54

35:54

Our interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Kathryn and Chris sat down to recap a handful of the main points that really stood out and give more practical context for those of you wanting to integrate this knowledge further. If you have not yet l…

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245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for Postmenopause 50:14

1M ago50:14

50:14

Today we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10,000 steps a day, exercising on an empty stomach and t…

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244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for Osteoarthritis 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story…

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243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back Pain 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clinician. This episode will have you reflecting on pain in…

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242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really matters 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

In this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength and progressing to heavier weights is highly beneficial,…

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241 Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic Health 46:16

8M ago46:16

46:16

Today we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building benefits. Scotty will help you understand aerobic and anae…

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240 Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY age 36:53

8M ago36:53

36:53

Ginny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and the incredible effects she experienced including reve…

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240 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexion 41:51

8M ago41:51

41:51

Join us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to success. Kathryn and Jules also discus the topics of o…

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239 David Wilson: Possibilities For Movement At Any Age 44:53

9M ago44:53

44:53

This week on the podcast we welcome movement teacher and pro-aging educator David Wilson for a conversation on possibilities at every age. David shares insights on the difference between anti-aging and pro-aging, as well as internalized ageism and how these all show up in the movement/exercise space. David also talks about how participants can set …

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238: Kathryn Bruni-Young: Reflections on the last decade of teaching 42:32

10M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode Chris interviews Kathryn on how she got into strength training, what the transition out of Ashtanga yoga was like and where things are at today. She talks about the insular nature of her original yoga studio and why she felt it necessary to break the mold in her own classes. Throwback to the days before resistance bands were everywh…

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237: 10 Questions with Kathryn and Chris 24:24

11M ago24:24

24:24

This week on the podcast hear from the dynamic duo behind Mindful Strength in this engaging and personal podcast. Kathryn and Chris tackle 10 intriguing questions that will give you insight into their interests and passions. Find out what they're currently training for, their go-to podcasts, delicious recipes they love to cook, and why they are pas…

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236: Kaleen Canevari: Strength, awareness and confidence with Pilates 39:06

12M ago39:06

39:06

Today we welcome Kaleen, mechanical engineer, teacher, founder and CEO of Flexia. Kaleen shares her story of transforming her knee pain with exercise which led her to her passion for Pilates, becoming a teacher, and designing an entirely new reformer. Kathryn and Kaleen discus why mainstream fitness can sometimes chew people up and spit them out, a…

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235: Balancing consistency and novelty in your training routine 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

Listener question: I know consistency is important for strength, but I also like to work on new goals and do your different programs. How much novelty can I add to my routine, but still be building strength? In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the balance of sticking it out, clarifying your goals, and keeping things novel and fresh. They c…

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234: Shanté Cofield: More confident connection, less chaos. How to use social media for good 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

We love Shanté Cofield and everything the Movement Maestro has to offer! In this interview Kathryn and Shanté talked about the benefits and challenges of showing up online, using apps like Instagram for business, and self regulation in the time of tech. If you have been wondering how you can show up online with more confidence, authenticity, less f…

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233: Strength Training is Mobility Training 18:58

1y ago18:58

18:58

If you have been taught that strength and mobility are opposites, this is a great podcast to listen to. Strength done properly doesn't limit you mobility. The two can go hand in hand, especially when you consider end range strengthening. Say goodbye to avoiding the end ranges or feeling weak and shaky in deep positions. Capacity can be built in any…

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232: Why a 2-minute rest in the middle of your training can change everything! 21:17

1y ago21:17

21:17

Most of us think of recovery as something that happens after exercise is over. You have a good meal, get some sleep and voila! When it comes to weight training and building strength (think deadlifts, squats, pull ups, push-ups) resting in the middle of your sessions is absolutely necessary. Your anaerobic energy systems actually require minutes of …

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231: Why You Really Need a Strength Program 16:26

1y ago16:26

16:26

In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the benefits of following a strength program, if strength is your goal. Building strength is like baking a cake, unless you are a very experienced baker, it's useful to follow a recipe. Programs are like recipes for strength, and yes, they can be customized. We know so much about human adaptation and pro…

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230: "Doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" Yes! That's why I'm doing it 21:36

1y ago21:36

21:36

Today Kathryn and Chris talk about why load is love, especially for those areas of the body where issues tend to arise (low back, knees etc...) After posting a deadlift video Kathryn received the question "doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" to which she responded... YES, that's why I'm doing it. When it comes to safety we are only taught…

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229: Are you using enough resistance to build strength? 12:38

1y ago12:38

12:38

Today Kathryn talks you through the question of how much resistance to use for strength building. Strength training does not just mean doing things that feel hard, it's much more systematic and defined. Simultaneously, not all weighted exercises are strengthening. If you are considering using more (or less) resistance and you want some pointers lis…

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228: The Podcast is BACK! Announcements with Kathryn 9:36

1y ago9:36

9:36

We are back after a long break! Our house went under renovation, Kyle is back in school, and after reorganizing most aspects of life, we are back in the zone. To learn more about Mindful Strength Click here! Podcasts will be released on Friday's. You can look forward to episodes with Kathryn and Chris, as well as guest interviews. Follow the show t…

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227 Kathryn & Kyle: Accessory exercises and how to use them 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Accessory exercises are supportive to your big goals. Want to be able to do a chin-up? Yes, practicing chin-ups are cool, but what's even more useful is assessing which supportive exercises you need more of and building them up. Accessory exercises build up your weaker muscles, ranges, or movements. Kathryn talks about how she started with 3 months…

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226 Kathryn & Kyle: Bone building with strength and progressive impact 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

This podcast is brought to you by Bone Builders, our upcoming 10-week strength progression for building a foundation of strength, and healthy bones. Click here to learn more. Bone and muscle health can be nurtured at any age. Yes, aging, hormone changes, and natural physical shifts affect our muscles, bones, and connective tissues, but there are th…

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225 Kathryn & Kyle - Hard vs. Heavy: all movements are good, but they aren't equal. 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

22:40

In this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about a movement stimulus being hard vs. heavy, and what the key differences are. Often we believe that anything that feels challenging is making us stronger, but that is not the case. All movements are good, but they are not equal, especially if your goals are strength building, bone, muscle mass, athletics, a…

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224 Kathryn & Kyle: Rethinking safety, alignment, and mechanical ways of understanding the body 22:28

1+ y ago22:28

22:28

Kathryn and Kyle talk about the mechanical model and give a few examples of mechanical ideas that negatively affect the ways we move and feel. Mechanical thinking teaches us that load is something that breaks us down, that safety is nurtured through avoidance, and that alignment is to be perfect. We believe that safety is built through gradual and …

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223 Kathryn & Kyle: Rebuilding your strength after time away, injury, or life changes 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

25:07

Kathryn and Kyle share how they have both gotten back into structured strength training after time off for various reasons. They share tips on how to get back in the swing without overdoing it, and how to structure your own strength practice. Other topics include super sets, the foundation movements of strength, and how many minutes it takes to get…

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222 Adam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and Yoga 51:57

2y ago51:57

51:57

Adam and Kathryn talk about Pilates, yoga, and how we can integrate current evidence into the practices we love without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Adam is on his way to becoming a physical therapist and along the path has incorporated heavy weights into his long-time Pilates career. They also talk about motor learning and how we can…

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221 Jules Mitchell: The Biomechanics of Strength Building 53:37

2y ago53:37

53:37

In this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn't), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics, the practicality of learning anatomy and making sense of the research. If you are endlessly curious about exercise science and it's application to moving and teaching, Jules' insights into biomechan…

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220 Nada Hassan: Strength Training as Rehab 43:11

2y ago43:11

43:11

In this episode, Kathryn and Nada talk about why strength training is so useful in rehab. Often people assume that strength training means competing or huge feats. In reality, capacity-building strategies (strength training) can help people progress from pain and injuries and help them get back to the activities they love. If you loved this episode…

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219 Darcie Clark: Adaptive Movement and Chair Yoga 42:48

2y ago42:48

42:48

Darcie and Kathryn talk about adaptive movement, non-dogmatic approaches for all abilities, and chair yoga. Chair yoga is more than using a chair for conventional poses. Creating an accessible class requires teachers to re-imagine the practice and truly learn to meet participants where they are. Darcie offers wisdom from over 15 years working with …

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218 Dr Lisa Folden: Body Positive Physical Therapy & Health Coaching 47:05

2y ago47:05

47:05

Today's episode is all about a weight-neutral approach to physical therapy and healthcare. Lisa and Kathryn discuss all the insidious ways diet culture has made its way into healthcare and how we can provide better care to people across the size spectrum. They also touch on how humans are always adaptive, at any size, and blaming weight for pain an…

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217 Indu Vashist: Power, postures & practice - yoga asana history and modern understandings 45:18

2y ago45:18

45:18

This week we welcome Indu Vashist to the podcast for a conversation on the history of yoga asana, and how it has been informed by physical culture, power dynamics, caste, and artistic exploration. Indu shares new insights into cultural appropriation, the difference between yoga's physical history and philosophical history, demystifying the asana pr…

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216 Nikki Naab-Levy: Why strength training helps with rehab, yoga, pilates, hypermobility (and basically everything!) 49:56

2y ago49:56

49:56

Kathryn and Nikki talk about the ins and outs of strength, and what makes strength training different (but highly complementary) from yoga, pilates, and group fitness. They discuss why building strength is so important for overall capacity, aging, muscle mass, chronic illness, and even hypermobility. They cover loading, the benefits of heavier weig…

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215 Dr. Sarah Kim: Caring for the Frontline - Pandemic Recovery and Reflections 46:20

2y ago46:20

46:20

Today we welcome Dr. Sarah Kim for a reflective conversation about her experience working as a frontline doctor over the last 2 years. Sarah shares what it's been like for her and how she is bringing creativity, mental health awareness, and compassion to her medical practice to meet the challenges of every day. More about Dr. Sarah Kim Sarah Kim is…

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214: Stephanie Carter Kelley: Progressive impact and strength building for osteoporosis 58:18

2y ago58:18

58:18

Stephanie Carter Kelley is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, bone health enthusiast and she has a Ph.D. in education. In this episode, you will learn all about osteoporosis, who is at risk, and the research around progressive impact and strength building. Explore the challenges of low impact exercise, what we know about spine movement and flexion…

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213 Christine Felstead: A Lifetime of movement practice 48:33

2y ago48:33

48:33

Today we welcome Kathryn's long-time colleague, and friend of the yoga family, Christine Felstead. Christine has been practicing various forms of movement including marathon running, Ashtanga yoga, mobility, and now strength for longer than most people we know. Her love of movement has changed over the years as she has experienced injuries, burnout…

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212 Alex Haley: A Relational Approach to Marketing For Yoga & Wellness Providers 45:49

2y ago45:49

45:49

We are back! Today's podcast with Alex Haley is about a relational approach to marketing. Does the idea marketing feel sticky, slimy, or fake to you? This interview will re-inspire the way you approach marketing and is especially relevant to the small-scale yoga teacher/wellness provider. Want to learn more about our sponsor Offering Tree? Click he…

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Finding your way back to training, small steps go further 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

26:51

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Bodyweight Stars, our upcoming 8-week bodyweight strength program to help you get moving and feeling like a star. Click here to learn more and sign up. Today Kathryn and Kyle are talking about consistency, and how to get back into training after being off for some time, or starting for the first time…

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Holiday Special #4: More movement isn't always better 19:47

2+ y ago19:47

19:47

We are bombarded with messages about the dangers of too much sitting, not moving enough, chairs and couches in our living rooms etc... But is more movement always better? On the journey to building strength, loaded movement it vital, but less is sometimes more. The other side of this coin is rest and recovery. Many active people have internalized m…

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Holiday Special #3: Strength is a Feeling, Not a Look 19:57

2+ y ago19:57

19:57

Today Chris and Kathryn are talking about why it's not useful to base your strength building progress on looks (unless you are a body builder). Strength can be felt from the inside, and there are other metrics to measure your progress. Most of us have been taught to measure our success based on how we look on the outside, and we believe this approa…

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Holiday Special #2: Mobility, How Much and When 20:24

2+ y ago20:24

20:24

People often ask why we focus so much on strength but not as much on mobility. From our perspective, everything we teach is mobility. We have been taught that mobility training should look a certain way but in reality, we don't have a shared and agreed upon definition of mobility. Certain systems have become popular, but in some cases is more mobil…

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Holiday Special #1: Pain and Why it Matters 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

19:17

Kathryn and Chris talk about how their teaching and ideas about movement have changed since diving deep into pain science. They explore the range of feelings that might come up during strength building and why it's useful to acknowledge the spectrum of sensations. If pain isn't an accurate indication of the health of our tissues, then what is contr…

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We're back for a new season!!! 7:09

2+ y ago7:09

7:09

After our six month hiatus we are coming back with a series of mini-podcasts to get you ready for the new season beginning in 2022. Over the holidays we are also giving away prizes (listed in the recording) and free classes. To sign up for free click here then enter your name and email. The first class will be delivered right your inbox. - Our podc…

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204 Chris Nguyen: Cultivating Confidence Through Movement 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

41:06

If you are a yoga teacher looking for an incredible online platform to host your membership, classes, workshops and appointments check out Offering Tree. Click here to learn how Offering Tree can help you get your offerings online quickly. - To learn more about the Mindful Strength Membership and put this information into practice click here to beg…

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203 Erin Godfrey: The core, what is it and what are we training for? 54:46

3y ago54:46

54:46

We are celebrating the 4th birthday of the Mindful Strength Membership with a Buy One Gift One Annual Membership sale. Until July 14th when you sign up for our Annual Membership you can gift one to a friend for FREE. Click here to start now. --- This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offeri…

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202 David Wilson: Strong at Any Age 51:07

3y ago51:07

51:07

We are celebrating the 4th birthday of the Mindful Strength Membership with a Buy One Gift One Annual Membership sale. Until July 14th when you sign up for our Annual Membership you can gift one to a friend for FREE. Click here to start now. --- This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offeri…

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201 Kathryn, Kyle & Chris: Celebrating Our 4th Birthday!! 50:52

3y ago50:52

50:52

Kathryn, Kyle and Chris talk about their newest project, the All-Access Membership and answer questions on a wide range of topics. This is a fun 3-way conversation in celebration of our 4th birthday. -- To learn more about the All-Access Membership click here, this offer ends July 31st. -- This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering…

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200 Lizette Pompa: Progressing Through Bodyweight Strength Training 47:55

3y ago47:55

47:55

The Mindful Strength All Access Membership launches next week along with Pull-Up Club registration. To be in the know click here and add your name to our email list. ___ This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. We love Offering Tree because they provide an all-in-one service for teachers and …

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199: Rocky Heron: New Paradigms and Possibilities of Practice 52:23

3y ago52:23

52:23

If you are interested in taking your teaching online check out offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength (click here). Offering Tree's platform includes everything you need from a website to an online store, appointments, membership, and courses. All for under $20 a month. - Interested in the content we are covering on this podcast? Join the Mindful Strengt…

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198: Christopher Bourke - Building Emotional Strength with Energizing Movement 39:48

3y ago39:48

39:48

The Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To take your classes, courses, website, and appointments online all in one place visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength *** About Christopher Bourke: Christopher is a movement instructor, mental health professional, and Mindful Strength admin coordinator. He has worke…

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Bonus: How much weight should I be starting with? 13:34

3y ago13:34

13:34

This is the question we get more than ever, how much weight should I be starting with? There is no one right answer for everyone, but Kathryn and Kyle definitely have advice on how you can approach your strength training. Most people either start too heavy and get discouraged, or start really light and never progress. This is your chance to hear ho…

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