Mindful Strength
Episodes
265: Why we created a year-long progressive program
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Kyle are talking about their Strength & Conditioning program. If you have been curious about this system and wondering why...
263: Kathryn & Kyle: Working out to support a manual labour job
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are hear from Kyle (Kathryn's husband) about balancing his carpentry work with training to support and revitalize his body. Kyle has a long h...
263 Adam McAtee: Do we need corrective exercise?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Adam talk about what corrective exercise is, why we see some movements as faults and others as safe, and how to assess whe...
262 Kathryn & Kyle: Trail Race Recap
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn recently participated in the Fat Ass Trail Race in Bay of Quinte, Ontario as a 16.5 (which was really 17km) runner. Listen to hear why she cho...
261 Joe LaVacca: How to keep training through pain and injury, advice from a physical therapist
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do so many podcasts on pain because pain is a part of human life, which means it's bound to come up in training at some point or another (or all th...
260 Jules Mitchell: Do we actually need stability and proprioception training?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for a 5th or 6th time, we have lost count! Jules and Kathryn have been colleagues and friends for ...
259 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Pain is more than mechanics
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley for a third time! In this episode Kathryn asks all about pain, and why it can be so complex and about more...
258: 10km Race Recap with Kathryn and Kyle
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about our 10km race last weekend. Kathryn and Kyle talk a little bit about the lead up, balancing training and recovery, and a br...
257: Rest intervals and super sets
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our third solo episode of 2025. Today Kathryn is talking about rest intervals, and why we need them between heavy compound exercises. She...
256: Why writing down your lifts and training is a game changer
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our second solo episode of 2025! If you have not already listened to episode 255 we suggest you start there. In todays segment Kathryn is t...
255: Which exercises should always be in your program, for your goals
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Kathryn's first solo episode of 2025! In this segment Kathryn talks about the big mistake a lot of people make when it comes to strength tr...
254 Laurel Beversdorf: Combining lifting with cardiovascular training, and why we recommend you do both!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Laurel talk about how they both got into running and what they have learned about cardiovascular exercise. We want to emph...
253 Deb Benfield: Enjoying food and nourishing yourself in midlife and beyond
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome dietician and body image coach Deb Benfield for a conversation about finding strength and joy in midlife. Deb talks about the main ti...
252 Chantal Lalonde: How much exercise do adults need? Unpacking physical activity guidelines
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Chantal Lalonde for a conversation about exercise in general. So many people fall into the trap of hyper specialized exercise, correc...
251 Raphael Bender: Exercise Science Fact Check
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome exercise physiologist Raphael Bender for a conversation about a few popular topics where we often see mixed messages and so...
250 Christine Yu: Menstrual cycle tracking and training, what we know and where we need more research
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome award winning journalist and life long athlete Christine Yu to talk about the menstrual cycle tracking craze that we have seen in rec...
249 Em Palmerton: Nutrition for Strength & Why You Need Carbohydrates
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome dietician, coach and strength athlete, Em Palmerton for a conversation about nutrition and why carbs are so important for strength. W...
248 Greg Lehman: Does technique matter? What about spinal flexion? And other hot topics.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome physiotherapist, educator and researcher, Greg Lehman. Kathryn and Greg tackle a few topics that require a lot of nuance, like, i...
247 Gina Wright: Strength Training, Fuelling & HIIT for Perimenopause
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Gina talk about perimenopause and why strength training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) are really helpful in ...
246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims Interview
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Ka...
245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for Postmenopause
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for Osteoarthritis
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, infla...
243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back Pain
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pai...
242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really matters
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came f...
241 Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic Health
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
240 Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY age
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
240 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexion
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
239 David Wilson: Possibilities For Movement At Any Age
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we welcome movement teacher and pro-aging educator David Wilson for a conversation on possibilities at every age. David share...
238: Kathryn Bruni-Young: Reflections on the last decade of teaching
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
237: 10 Questions with Kathryn and Chris
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast hear from the dynamic duo behind Mindful Strength in this engaging and personal podcast. Kathryn and Chris tackle 10 intrigui...
236: Kaleen Canevari: Strength, awareness and confidence with Pilates
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Kaleen, mechanical engineer, teacher, founder and CEO of Flexia. Kaleen shares her story of transforming her knee pain with exercise ...
235: Balancing consistency and novelty in your training routine
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
234: Shanté Cofield: More confident connection, less chaos. How to use social media for good
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We love Shanté Cofield and everything the Movement Maestro has to offer! In this interview Kathryn and Shanté talked about the benefits and challeng...
233: Strength Training is Mobility Training
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mobil...
232: Why a 2-minute rest in the middle of your training can change everything!
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
231: Why You Really Need a Strength Program
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
230: "Doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" Yes! That's why I'm doing it
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
229: Are you using enough resistance to build strength?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kathryn talks you through the question of how much resistance to use for strength building. Strength training does not just mean doing things th...
228: The Podcast is BACK! Announcements with Kathryn
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
227 Kathryn & Kyle: Accessory exercises and how to use them
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
226 Kathryn & Kyle: Bone building with strength and progressive impact
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is brought to you by Bone Builders, our upcoming 10-week strength progression for building a foundation of strength, and healthy bones. C...
225 Kathryn & Kyle - Hard vs. Heavy: all movements are good, but they aren't equal.
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
224 Kathryn & Kyle: Rethinking safety, alignment, and mechanical ways of understanding the body
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Mechani...
223 Kathryn & Kyle: Rebuilding your strength after time away, injury, or life changes
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
222 Adam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and Yoga
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
221 Jules Mitchell: The Biomechanics of Strength Building
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn't), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics...
220 Nada Hassan: Strength Training as Rehab
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Nada talk about why strength training is so useful in rehab. Often people assume that strength training means competing o...
219 Darcie Clark: Adaptive Movement and Chair Yoga
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
218 Dr Lisa Folden: Body Positive Physical Therapy & Health Coaching
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about a weight-neutral approach to physical therapy and healthcare. Lisa and Kathryn discuss all the insidious ways diet cultur...
217 Indu Vashist: Power, postures & practice - yoga asana history and modern understandings
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, po...
216 Nikki Naab-Levy: Why strength training helps with rehab, yoga, pilates, hypermobility (and basically everything!)
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn and Nikki talk about the ins and outs of strength, and what makes strength training different (but highly complementary) from yoga, pilates, a...
215 Dr. Sarah Kim: Caring for the Frontline - Pandemic Recovery and Reflections
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
214: Stephanie Carter Kelley: Progressive impact and strength building for osteoporosis
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 lear...
213 Christine Felstead: A Lifetime of movement practice
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Kathryn's long-time colleague, and friend of the yoga family, Christine Felstead. Christine has been practicing various forms of move...
212 Alex Haley: A Relational Approach to Marketing For Yoga & Wellness Providers
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
Finding your way back to training, small steps go further
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Holiday Special #4: More movement isn't always better
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 mov...
Holiday Special #3: Strength is a Feeling, Not a Look
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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). Streng...
Holiday Special #2: Mobility, How Much and When
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 tau...
Holiday Special #1: Pain and Why it Matters
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
We're back for a new season!!!
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
204 Chris Nguyen: Cultivating Confidence Through Movement
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a yoga teacher looking for an incredible online platform to host your membership, classes, workshops and appointments check out Offering Tr...
203 Erin Godfrey: The core, what is it and what are we training for?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
202 David Wilson: Strong at Any Age
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
201 Kathryn, Kyle & Chris: Celebrating Our 4th Birthday!!
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
200 Lizette Pompa: Progressing Through Bodyweight Strength Training
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
199: Rocky Heron: New Paradigms and Possibilities of Practice
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are interested in taking your teaching online check out offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength (click here). Offering Tree's platform includes everyt...
198: Christopher Bourke - Building Emotional Strength with Energizing Movement
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To take your classes, courses, website, and appointments online all ...
Bonus: How much weight should I be starting with?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kyl...
197 Catherine Cowey: Everything you need to know about hypermobility
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To take your classes, courses, website, and appointments online all ...
Bonus: Why are single leg squats so hard?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn and Kyle talk about what makes the single-leg squat so challenging, and what you can work on starting now. From ankle range of motion to basic...
196 Laura Khoudari: Lifting Heavy Things, Healing Trauma One Rep At a Time
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree helps teachers and trainers get their classes, courses, and services o...
Bonus: Strength Training During Hard Times
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn shares more about why she got into strength training and gymnastics and how handstand training has helped her through recent s...
195 Amber Karnes: Marketing is Another Form of Teaching
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides a platform for teachers and t...
Bonus: How to create your own strength program or sequence
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn and Kyle talk about how to approach strength programming. Kyle has been writing formal weightlifting programs for athletes for the last decade...
194 Neil Pearson: Moving and Living Well is Possible in Pain
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides a platform for teachers and trainers to get their classes and...
Bonus: Set yourself up for home practice success
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about how to set yourself up for consistent home practice. To start your 14-day free trial and practice with ...
193 Madeleine Shen Lopez: Knee anatomy, tree pose, hyperextension and curious questioning
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides an online platform for teache...
Bonus: How to work on handstands (and what not to do)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about handstands and what they have learned over the years working with gymnastics coaches. Kathryn has loved h...
192 Jennifer Snowdon: How breathing works and how we can adapt breathing cues
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides an online platform for teache...
Bonus: Why we love (and hate) lunges
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about lunges, and why lunges are a key part of any strength training program. Kyle shares stories from his athl...
191 Alex Haley: How to be a mindful tech company with Offering Tree co-founder
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Haley is a meditation teacher and former legal and business manager for small and large companies. He also was a co-manager of a donation-based y...
Bonus: What's happening with the podcast? Updates!
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk updates to the podcast and Membership. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednesday only on the podcast apps....
190 Trina Altman: Yoga Deconstructed
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trina Altman, B.A., NCPT, received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500, YACEP®. She's the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pi...
Bonus: Why are push-ups so hard?!
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about push-ups and what you need to know to build stronger pushing. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednes...
189 Joelle Hann: So You Want to Write a Book?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joelle Hann is an award-winning writer with a history of developing high-level book projects for major American publishers. Subject areas include well...
Bonus: Building strong pull-ups
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about pull-ups and what you need to know to build stronger pulling. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednes...
Bonus: Why We Love Deadlifts
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about why they LOVE deadlifts. To get started with Mindful Strength Foundations our FREE course click here. ...
188 Laura Sygrove: What is trauma-informed movement?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Sygrove is the co-founder and executive director of New Leaf Foundation, a Toronto-based organization that supports the mental, emotional, and p...
Bonus: Why having a freebie is essential for sustainable business
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about the importance of the freebie. Ten minutes of marketing tips begin now! To get started with Mindful Stren...
Bonus: What we look for in a great camera
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week our 10-minute Bonus episode is on the main features we look for when we are shopping for cameras. - To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in t...
187 Julie Wiebe: Redefining The Core
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Wiebe, PT, DPT has over 24 years of experience in both Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health. Her passion is to return women to fitness and sport af...
Bonus: Sequencing for strength on the mat and in the gym
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week our 10-minute Bonus episode is on sequencing and programming. To request a topic for the Wednesday Bonus email [email protected] - ...
186 Best Of 2020 Podcast Part 2
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our end of the year episode! - To read through the transcript and see who said what visit https://mindfulstrength.ca/mindful-strength-pod...
185 The Best of 2020 Part 1
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our end of the year episode! - To read through the transcript and see who said what visit https://mindfulstrength.ca/mindful-strength-pod...
184 James Crader: Mindset and Movement in Pandemic Times
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Crader's work is about helping people access their personal power as they connect more deeply with their Self and Others. He's a Resiliency Exp...
Bonus: Reps and Sets
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 10-minute podcast is the first in a new series that Kathryn and Kyle are doing on the basic principles of strength training. Today's topic is rep...
183 Rochelle Miller: Redefining Trauma-Informed Movement
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rochelle creates spaces for embodied movement; through education of primary principles of movement, she offers a unique blend of Yoga and movement tha...
182 Neil Pearson: Pain Science and Yoga | Repost
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Pearson is a physiotherapist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. He is an experienced yoga teacher, a yoga th...
181 Diane Bruni: Life and Death on My Own Terms
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diane has been at the forefront of the yoga scene in Canada, she was the first Ashtanga teacher in Canada, founder of the Downward Dog Yoga Studio, an...