Best Michael Kurkowski Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 248 Roger Parks: Kettlebell Ballistics 54:12

2d ago54:12

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. On the 248th episode, I am joined by Roger Parks, Kettlebell coach and founder of Iron Revival. Roger is a coach who dives deep, not resting on the surface level of information, and wanting to know how things work from the inside out, and he’s done that most recently in his new book Kettlebell Ballistics.…

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Ep 247 Carrie Campbell: Level up your Standards! 52:18

10d ago52:18

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Carrie Campbell is truly one of my favorite people on the planet. Her energy, insight, and experience in the world of mindset and performance has taught me so much over the last few years, and she is back on the show, because she is on a serious mission. Carrie’s impact and influence over her life as chan…

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Ep 246 Joe Stauffacher: Everything Creates an Input! 1:02:50

17d ago1:02:50

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Joe Stauffacher is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and he joins me after a long time coming in the 246th episode. Joe’s commitment to studying optimal health in mindset, gut health, and neuro training is next level, and in this episode, he shares his personal journey into what got him in…

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Ep 245 Dr. Kathy Dooley: Anatomy of Next Level Fitness 59:41

24d ago59:41

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 245th episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Dooley, rehabilitative Chiropractor, Co-Founder of Immaculate Dissection, lead instructor for NeuroKinetic Therapy, and Gross Anatomy Instructor at multiple higher learning universities. Dr. Dooley’s wisdom into anatomy and physiology, and connecting rehabili…

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Ep 244 Matt Tack and Dr. Alfred Alessi: Living Full Fueled 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 244th episode, the boys from the Full Fueled Podcast, Matt Tack and Dr. Alfred Alessi joined me on the show. Matt and Alfred have a great dynamic with their show, as well as their training in Tampa, FL, where they work with individuals on optimizing their lives with 6 pillars. These guys have such …

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Ep 243 Jim Laird: Train Smarter, Not Harder 54:49

1M ago54:49

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 243rd episode, Jim Laird, 25 year strength and conditioning legend joins me on the show. Jim Laird has been in the game since 1997, empowering clients from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals. From everyday individuals to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB, Jim helps client…

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Ep 242 Yuri Elkaim: Why you need to INVEST in your Health 53:10

1M ago53:10

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Yuri Elkaim, CEO of Healthpreneur and NY Times bestselling author who’s helped over 500,000 people better their health from his business, books, and personal story. Yuri’s life completely changed at 17 years old when he began losing all of his hair, and suffered immense fat…

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Ep 241 Why "Trust the Process?" 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! I’ve had some amazing conversations over the past few weeks, and in this episode I share my biggest takeaways on fitness, nutrition, movement, and technology from Aram Grigorian, Gray Cook, and Jason Moore. As well, one question has sparked a big breakthrough for me on how to fuel everyday with the energy…

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Ep 240 Jason Moore: Spren and the Future of Fitness 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 240th episode, Jason Moore, founder of Spren Technology joins me on the show. From an early adopter of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in his coaching career to the creation of Spren, his work shows his dedication to making high-quality information about the body more accessible to more people. Throug…

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Ep 239 Gray Cook: The Business of Movement 1:17:14

2M ago1:17:14

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! This was another incredibly special episode. Gray Cook is the founder of the Functional Movement Systems, and one of the greatest minds in the world of strength, conditioning and rehabilitation. Gray has been a pioneer of connecting the clinical and fitness worlds together with the FMS systems, and person…

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Ep 238 Aram Grigorian: Brutally Honest Coaching 51:51

2M ago51:51

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 238th episode, I am joined by Aram Grigorian, owner of 4 Weeks 2 The Beach Nutrition Coaching, Host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast and the Real Coaches Summit. Aram has a no bullshit, honest approach when it comes to helping clients. His raw, real talk about customer service, and the ways to h…

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Ep 237: Roundtable of Strength w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. This was a very special episode to record. Not only do I absolutely love talking with these guys, but it was the first in person round table podcast I’ve gotten to do. After the Mind the Gap workshop, instructed by Brett Jones, and hosted at DJ Wittekinds training gym, Queen City Kettlebell, I sat down wi…

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Ep 236 Technology, Identity and Milestones 20:18

2M ago20:18

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest takeaways I had from some recent guest episodes, the first roundtable podcast episode that is coming out soon, and a big milestone came up this week in my life that changed how I live physically, mentally, and spiritually.…

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Ep 235 Jaime Filer: The Inner Outer Strength System 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Get ready to run through a wall after hearing this woman. On the 235th episode, I am joined by Jaime Filer, coach, author, speaker, and Founder of Filer Fitness. Jaime’s energy is so infectious, and the amount of knowledge and wisdom she shares in this episode is incredible. Jaime dives into how she got i…

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Ep 234 Artemis Scantalides: Coaching to Corporate to Coaching 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 234th episode, my friend and colleague Artemis Scantalides comes back on the show after a couple very interesting and insightful years. Artemis has been a successful coach in the strength and conditioning industry for 14 years, but in 2021, decided it was time for her to step away, and enter a new …

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Ep 233 Andrew Coates: Building Fitness the Right Way 53:32

3M ago53:32

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 233rd episode, Andrew Coates is back on the show to share his insights and wisdom into building a business and brand in the Fitness Industry. He is an international speaker and writer for major publications such as Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, Kabuki Strength, and Men’s Health. Along with this, he…

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Ep 232 Steven Webster: Fitness Technology in 2024 and beyond 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 232nd episode, I’m joined by Steven Webster, founder and creator of ASENSEI, the groundbreaking technology in movement recognition that marries artificial intelligence with athletic insight. Steven is a hybrid of the movement and tech worlds, being a champion martial artist and 10-time national kar…

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Ep 231 One Truth we don't Talk about Enough 18:44

3M ago18:44

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 231st episode, I recap the biggest takeaways from the previous interviews, as well as one question from an attendee at a recent presentation I gave that made me ponder the truth about coaching, mindset, and daily struggles we encounter. There is a big difference between being a person and a persona…

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Ep 230 Nora Matthew: Elite Strength Secrets 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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Welcome to the Strength Connection! In the 230th Episode, I connect with Nora Matthew, SF Elite Instructor, and founder/owner of Her Strength Studio. I’ve known of Nora for some time, but recently got to connect with her and see the incredible work she is doing for the woman in her studio, and had to have her join me on the show. From sprinting in …

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Ep 229 Scott Allan: Do the Hard Things First 52:26

4M ago52:26

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 229th Episode, I'm joined by Scott Allan, best selling author and transformation coach all the way from Kyoto, Japan. Scott has authored over 20 books published in 16 languages, and over 200,000 copies sold worldwide, he is on a mission to transform the human potential. As a former corporate busine…

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Ep 228: 3 Big Takeaways on Strength 17:44

4M ago17:44

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 228th episode, I share 3 of the biggest takeaways from the most recent episodes on strength, discipline, learning, mining the gaps, and growth. Check it out now!By Michael Kurkowski

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Ep 227 Nicki Hoffman: Find Your Edge 53:14

4M ago53:14

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 227th episode, I’m joined by an unbelievable woman. Nicki Hoffman, founder of the E.D.G.E High Performance Coaching came on the show to talk mindset, the difference in high performers, and what it takes to create the next level in personal growth. I’ve known Nicki for a while, but this was the firs…

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Ep 226 Tim Anderson: All Day Strength 58:26

4M ago58:26

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 226th episode, I am joined by one of my favorite people to talk to, Tim Anderson. Tim has been a staple in strength and conditioning for years, creating the Original Strength Institute and certification, authored numerous books, and has been a regular guest on this show. Tim is back to chat about h…

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Ep 225 Paul McIlroy: Pillars of Power 1:07:33

4M ago1:07:33

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 225th episode, Paul McIlroy returns. The creator of the Amazing 12 and one of the most ingenious minds in the world of Strength and Conditioning, Paul is a lightning rod anytime you get a chance to hear him speak. Paul’s attention to detail, and going deep into the secrets of strength is incredible…

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Ep 224 Eric & Jenny Patton: Inspire Change Collective 53:38

4M ago53:38

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 224th episode, I’m joined by the founders of the Inspire Change Collective, Enlifted Mindset coaches Eric and Jenny Patton. Eric and Jenny have lived an amazing life as personal development and relationship coaches. From their personal experiences in self-development, mindset and performance coachi…

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Ep 223 Change vs. Transformation 15:22

4M ago15:22

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! What is the difference between Change and Transformation? These words get thrown around in the Health and Fitness community, and I've pondered the distinction between the two. A recent interview with Eric and Jenny Patton shed new light on it, and why it is so important to how we approach the goals we hav…

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Ep 222 Jack Thomas: Building an Olympic Mindset 43:09

4M ago43:09

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Jack Thomas is a former Skeleton Athlete for the Great Britain Olympic team, and Olympic performance coach to both the United States and China. Competing at world class level takes many areas of strength and resilience, and Jack dove into the training programs, physical and mental demands of being an Olympian, and the transition between athlete and…

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Ep 221 Dr. Jeremy Koenig: The Key Component to Optimization 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

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On the 221st episode of the Strength Connection, Dr. Jeremy Koenig dropped some serious knowledge bombs in the world of metagenomics. Jeremy is a leading mind in precision medicine, genomics and human performance optimization. He's developed a unique framework for human performance coaching called "Iris Infinity." Dr. Koenig's work stands at the cr…

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Ep 220: You're doing better than you think! 10:35

5M ago10:35

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! After speaking with Sam Miller from Proteus Motion, and a powerful meeting with a new client made me think about the power of knowing where you are, and the clarity it provides. How often we think we are lost, unmotivated, or helpless in our pursuits of health, fitness, and life goals, when in reality… We…

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Ep 219 Sam Miller: Proteus Motion 58:23

5M ago58:23

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 219th episode, Sam Miller, Owner of Proteus Motion, the game changing company is revolutionizing strength and performance assessment in the industry. The versatility of Proteus is impacting the way top coaches are training athletic performance, and recently got huge exposure on the #1 Netflix docum…

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Ep 218 Michael Kurkowski: Do this for Daily Serenity 10:23

5M ago10:23

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In the 218th Episode of the Strength Connection Podcast, I share my personal feelings in closing out 2023 and entering the New Year. I had some goals I was aiming at for 2023 that didn’t come to fruition, which put me into a state of self-criticism and judgment for the last couple of weeks of the year. It wasn’t till I went back to a specific pract…

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Ep 217 Brandon Day: Neuro Flow Coaching 1:00:45

6M ago1:00:45

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What is Flow State? And why is it so important to us? In the 217th episode of the Strength Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Brandon Day, Neuro coach and Flow trainer, and the owner of Odyssey Health, Brandon has created a program using the renowned system of Next Level Neuro, and combining it with the practices of creating Flow State. The topic of…

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Ep 216 Jonathan Goodman: Million Dollar Mindset shift 50:17

6M ago50:17

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Round 2 coming at you! Jonathan Goodman joins me for the 2nd part of our podcast! Jon has been one of the great coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs in the fitness industry for over 15 years, creating world renowned platforms such as the Personal Trainer Development Center, and QuickCoach Training, and Online Trainer Academy. He made a post on his S…

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Ep 215 Jen Broxterman _ How to WIN every day! 57:55

6M ago57:55

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Jen is Back! One of the best nutrition coaches I’ve spoken to rejoins me on the podcast to talking strategies to WIN every day of your life! Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She’s the founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification designed specifically for gym owners and coaches. She…

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Ep 214 14 lessons of 2023 35:18

6M ago35:18

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It’s been an amazing year on the Strength Connection Podcast! So many incredible people joined me on the show, sharing their stories, insights and experiences in strength, success, and life. On this special solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 2023, and how they have impacted my life in fitness, mindset, relationships…

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Ep 213 Clifton Harski: The Kettlebell Athlete 57:27

7M ago57:27

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I’ve been pumped to talk with Clifton for a while now. Clifton Harski is the creator of the Functional Kettlebell Training (FKT) program, a system designed to maximize athletic performance through Kettlebell training. Clifton is a veteran of many modalities, being a 21 year veteran of Kettlebells, Animal Flow, Movnat, and strength and conditioning.…

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Ep 212 Jonathan Goodman_ The Obvious Choice 53:07

7M ago53:07

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In the 212th Episode of the Strength Connection Podcast, Jonathan Goodman joins me on the show! Jon has been one of the great coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs in the fitness industry for over 15 years, creating world renowned platforms such as the Personal Trainer Development Center, and QuickCoach Training, and Online Trainer Academy. He recent…

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Ep 211 Michael Kurkowski: Building your Self-Confidence 9:16

7M ago9:16

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In the 211th episode of the Strength Connection, I speak with you directly in a special solo chat on recent updates on the podcast. Talking about the Unveiling Strength Seminar, the Harmony of body, mind and spirit in total strength, and the main quality we all want more of: Self-Confidence. To check out more, make sure to subscribe here for all ne…

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Ep 210 Brett Jones: The Evolution of Iron Cardio 1:08:43

7M ago1:08:43

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Brett is back! My great friend and mentor Brett Jones, Director of Education at StrongFirst, and FMS Advisory Board Member joins me again on the Strength Connection Podcast. Brett has been a leader in the world of strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, Functional Movement, and Hardstyle Kettlebell training for over two decades, and recently aut…

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Ep 209 Joel Cochran: The Best Day Ever Mindset 53:29

7M ago53:29

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Joel Cochran is the Founder of Proclivity Nutrition, the non-traditional program that focuses on shifting your identity with food and health, so that all the nutritional changes you make and results you get stick – and stick for good. Joel’s insights on interweaving the mental and physical components of fitness, mindset and nutrition are amazing, a…

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Ep 208_ Michael Kurkowski- Mastery in the Ordinary 14:56

8M ago14:56

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It’s been quite an educational ride for me the past months on the podcast, with some incredible insights of wisdom shared from guests. In this episode I unpacked a few of these insights and how they’ve impacted me immediately upon learning them. Check it out here and on Youtube! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-connection/id158827…

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Ep 207 Chase Tolleson_ The Primal Man Pathway 53:57

8M ago53:57

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Chase Tolleson is a Men’s performance coach, military veteran, and the creator of Primal Man Pathway, a program designed for Men to develop body, mind, and spirit to gain the confidence they want to live the life they desire. Chase is a next level communicator, taking complex problems and dissecting them down into digestible action steps to maximiz…

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Ep 206_ Geoff Neupert_ Build the Ultimate Training Plan! 56:35

8M ago56:35

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Geoff Neupert Bio Geoff needs little introduction on this show, being one of the great coaches and programmers in the world of Kettlebell training, strength and conditioning. Geoff is the author of the renowned books Kettlebell Muscle 1 and 2, Kettlebell Strong, and is the creator of Chasing Strength. He’s one of the premier leaders in health, fitn…

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Ep 205 Dave Robinson: Start telling a Better Story! 1:00:44

8M ago1:00:44

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Dave Robinson Bio Dave Robinson is a Master Storyworker and Healthy Holistic Habits coach. Long possessing a deep passion for optimization and self-improvement, Dave has been guiding friends & clients on their own personal development journeys for well over a decade. In this episode of the Strength Connection, Dave and I go back into his origins of…

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#204 Mike Bledsoe: The Process of a Maximized Life 50:22

8M ago50:22

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Mike Bledsoe has been a juggernaut in the fitness and personal growth space for over a decade. He’s founded 7 different companies, all still generating in the 7 figures, over 16 years , including Barbell Shrugged, Training Camp for the Soul, Enlifted, and The Strong Coach. His holistic approach combines psycho-emotional well-being, mindset, physica…

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#203 Jen Broxterman- Asking better Questions! 52:12

9M ago52:12

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Bio / Background: Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She’s the founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification designed specifically for gym owners and coaches. She's also a Foods & Nutrition university prof, writer for Precision Nutrition, and owns her own private practice called Nutri…

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#202 - Mike Salemi: Masterful Coaching Questions 51:41

9M ago51:41

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In the 202nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Men’s Leadership Coach Mike Salemi, will talk about the experience of being a new dad, the power of engaging yourself in self-evaluation, surround yourself with the right people, a coach asks the right questions, being a coach vs being a consultant, and more! Jo…

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#201 - Matt Bush: Next Level Neuro 54:03

9M ago54:03

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In the 201st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, founder of Next Level Neuro, Matt Bush will talk about Next Level Neuro, everything that happens below the neck is really being controlled by what lives above the neck, how to fix pain, neurology is actually very approachable, and more! Join us in this insightful a…

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Ep 200: 12 Lessons of Strength 35:13

10M ago35:13

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In the 200th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the 12 best lessons of strength he has IMPLEMENTED and LEARNED after 200 episodes! In this chapter, you will discover: (0:40) Welcome to the 200th episode! (1:20) Thank you to every guest! (1:40) What happens before and after each episode? (2:20) 12 Lessons of Strength…

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Ep 199: Mark England on Emotional Detoxification Through Word Choice 58:50

10M ago58:50

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In the 199th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, mindset performance coach, Mark England, will talk about the power of words spoken out loud and internally, I didn't laugh for an entire year, emotional detoxification, Atelophobia: The fear of not being good enough, the victim mentality, you can’t trust men, learn…

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