The Strength Connection

Ep 222 Jack Thomas: Building an Olympic Mindset

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Thomas is a former Skeleton Athlete for the Great Britain Olympic team, and Olympic performance coach to both the United States and China.Competi...

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

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the 221st episode of the Strength Connection, Dr. Jeremy Koenig dropped some serious knowledge bombs in the world of metagenomics.Jeremy is a leadi...

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

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 219 Sam Miller: Proteus Motion

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!On the 219th episode, Sam Miller, Owner of Proteus Motion, the game changing company is revolutionizing str...

Ep 218 Michael Kurkowski: Do this for Daily Serenity

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 217 Brandon Day: Neuro Flow Coaching

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 216 Jonathan Goodman: Million Dollar Mindset shift

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Ep 215 Jen Broxterman _ How to WIN every day!

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 214 14 lessons of 2023

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

Ep 213 Clifton Harski: The Kettlebell Athlete

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

Ep 212 Jonathan Goodman_ The Obvious Choice

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ent...

Ep 211 Michael Kurkowski: Building your Self-Confidence

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 U...

Ep 210 Brett Jones: The Evolution of Iron Cardio

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Stren...

Ep 209 Joel Cochran: The Best Day Ever Mindset

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Cochran is the Founder of Proclivity Nutrition, the non-traditional program that focuses on shifting your identity with food and health, so that ...

Ep 208_ Michael Kurkowski- Mastery in the Ordinary

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

Ep 207 Chase Tolleson_ The Primal Man Pathway

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, mi...

Ep 206_ Geoff Neupert_ Build the Ultimate Training Plan!

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Neupert BioGeoff needs little introduction on this show, being one of the great coaches and programmers in the world of Kettlebell training, str...

Ep 205 Dave Robinson: Start telling a Better Story!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Robinson BioDave Robinson is a Master Storyworker and Healthy Holistic Habits coach. Long possessing a deep passion for optimization and self-imp...

#204 Mike Bledsoe: The Process of a Maximized Life

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 generat...

#203 Jen Broxterman- Asking better Questions!

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bio / Background:Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She’s the founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-c...

#202 - Mike Salemi: Masterful Coaching Questions

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 202nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Men’s Leadership Coach Mike Salemi, will talk about the expe...

#201 - Matt Bush: Next Level Neuro

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 200: 12 Lessons of Strength

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 199: Mark England on Emotional Detoxification Through Word Choice

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 199th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, mindset performance coach, Mark England, will talk about the powe...

Ep 198: Aleks Salkin on his NEW Book "Tamers of the Lost Arc"

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 198th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor, Aleks Sal...

#197 - Michael Kurkowski: The Best Definition Of Wisdom

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 197th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about 2 years since The Strength Connection started, the best definition of...

#196 - Anna Clark: Bending The Rules

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In The 196th Episode Of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael And Our Special Guest, The Owner Of NeXa Studios, Anna Clark, Will Talk About Mixing ...

#195 - Michael Kurkowski: The Ones That Succeed, They Show Up

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 195th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about Productive Unplug, Combining Kettlebell training with Pilates and Yog...

#194 - Todd Durkin: The IMPACT! Body Plan

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 194th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, creating a theme for your year, what is the definition of “I...

#193 - Michael Kurkowski: The Unplug Challenge

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 193rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the Unplug Challenge, how to create personal affirmations, baseball a...

#192 - Megan Henry: The Savage & The Sage

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 192nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Mental Performance Coach, and former US Olympian, Megan Henry,...

#191 - Michael Kurkowski: The Highway of Strength

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 191st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the easy day life, resilience and mental strength, the power of shari...

#190 - Anthony Flores: The Easy Day Life

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 190th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Mindset, Sleep, and Nutrition Coach. Anthony Flores will talk ...

#189 - Michael Kurkowski: My Top 5 Short Life-Changing Books

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 189th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about wearing multiple hats, the difference between an amateur and a pro, grow...

#188 - Pat Flynn: Simplicity, A General Guide To Truth

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 188th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, owner of Chronicles of Strength, Pat Flynn will talk about reduct...

#187 - Michael Kurkowski: One Step Forward

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 187th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the concept of “aiming up,” seeking meaning and purpose, being both ...

#186 - Colleen Conlon: Coming Home To Myself

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 186th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, author of Kettlebell Catalyst, Colleen Conlon will talk about Col...

#185 - Michael Kurkowski: A Catalyst Of My Strength Training

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 185th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about Complex vs Complicated, parkour and gymnastics, the Tao Te Ching by Lao ...

#184 - Rafe Kelley: Evolve Move Play

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 184th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, founder of EVOLVE MOVE PLAY, Rafe Kelley will talk about the powe...

#183 - Michael Kurkowski: Structure Before Intuition

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 183rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about lessons about Intuitive Training, Remembering the interview with Peter N...

#182 - Joel Jamieson: Dynamic Energy Control

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 182nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of 8Weeksout & Morpheus, Joel Jamieson, will talk abo...

#181 - Nick Motycka: Getting Back To Yourself

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 181st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the owner of Flow State Designs, Nick Motycka, will talk about th...

#180 - Peter Nieman - FRC, Strength From The Inside Out

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 180th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Owner of Icebox Kettlebell, Peter Nieman, will talk about Mobilit...

#179 - In Helping Others, You Help Yourself - Michael Kurkowski

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 179th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about obsessively looking inside the box, improving everything, passion and lo...

#178 - The Generosity of Creation - Dr. Pat Davidson

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 178th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Phd. in Exercise Physiology, Dr. Pat Davidson will talk about Ide...

#177 - Intuitive Training For Everybody - Michael Kurkowski

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 177th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about how Akshay Nanavati is currently training for an expedition through the ...

#176 - The Gift of Suffering - Akshay Nanavati

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 176th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, adventurer, speaker, and author, Akshay Nanavati will talk about ...

#175 - Check In With Your Story - Michael Kurkowski

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 175th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the polarity of life, staying focused on the bad times, realizing you ar...

#174 - True Flow State - Tim Bui

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 174th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Flow State Coach, Tim Bui, will talk about why you should pick a ...

#173 - A Worthy Struggle - Michael Kurkowski

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 173rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about a sciatic issue after heavy squats, strength and health in the feet, “...

#172 - Healthy Feet: Dr. Emily Splichal

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 172nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Functional Podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal, will talk about how to ...

#171 - How The Universe Speaks - Michael Kurkowski

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 171st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the man who survived a knife attack, 7 days in a comma, signs from the u...

#170 - Adam Lucero: Meant To Live

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 170th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Adam Lucero, Founder of Superhuman CEO, will talk about how Adam ...

#169 - Garnett Strother: Mental Martial Artist

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 169th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Mental Martial Artist, Owner of Strother PT, Garnett Strother, wi...

#168 - John Morgan: Mastery

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 168th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strongfirst Certified Elite Instructor, John Morgan, will talk ab...

#167 - Michael Kurkowski: Shut Up The Noise

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 167th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about you have to show every bell love, the focus required when lifting heavy ...

#166 - Rick Mayo: Celebrating The 100th Franchise

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 166th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO and founder of Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo, will talk about ce...

#165 - Michael Kurkowski: Manage By Objective

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 165th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the new wave of AI in the medical industry, celebrating 100 franchises a...

#164 - Pamela Nygaard: Genexy Health

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 164th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO of Genexy Health, Pamela Nygaard, will talk about artificial ...

#163 - Michael Kurkowski: Recovering Before Discovering

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 163rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about “Be Naked” the new book by Tim Anderson, Pamela Nygaard the CEO of G...

#162 - Tim Anderson: Be Naked

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 162nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Co-founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, will talk about wh...

#161 - Michael Kurkowski: Winners Play The Infinite Game

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 161st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the revolutionary and most interesting medical AI program, you can’t f...

#160 - Dr. Ryan Wohlfert: A Recovering Pessimist

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 160th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, creator of the Be Your Own Guarantee Program, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, ...

#159 - Michael Kurkowski: Playful Curiosity

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 159th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience with his last seminar (The 3 P’s Strength Seminar), sho...

#158 - Nichole Gallagher: The Kettlebell Queen

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 158th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Kettlebell Instructor, Nichole Gallagher, will talk about how did...

#157 - Michael Kurkowski: Imagine The Outcome

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 157th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about The 3 P’s Strength Seminar! Thursday, April 13th, 5 pm EST, 15 years o...

#156 - Dustin Bogle: Revisit Your Hustle Muscle

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 156th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO of Gym Reinforcements, Dustin Bogle, will talk about how Dust...

#155 - Michael Kurkowski: Know Yourself

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 155th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience being 15 years in the fitness industry, the 3 P’s of St...

#154 - Dr. Amy Baker: Live According To Your Values

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 154th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Executive & Intimacy Coach, Dr. Amy Baker, will talk about he...

#153 - Michael Kurkowski: A Labor Of Love

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the153rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about when he started his career in fitness, his introduction to sales, how the...

#152 - Adam Rodriguez: Using Your Darkness To Shine

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 152nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder and CVO of Metaplexus, Adam Rodriguez, will talk about th...

#151 - Michael Kurkowski: The More You Prepare The More You Can Wing It

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 151st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about what to do when we fall off track, Iron Cardio, double kettlebell traini...

#150 - Brenden Kumarasamy: Communication, The Accelerant of Dreams

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 150th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Public Speaking Coach, Founder of MasterTalk, Brenden Kumarasamy,...

#149 - Michael Kurkowski: The Top 3 Kettlebell Exercises

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 149th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will be talking about his recent recovery, the power of celebrating small wins, the Meta...

#148 - Blake Kassel: Bodylastics

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 148th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO and founder of Bodylastics, Blake Kassel, will talk about how...

#147 - Michael Kurkowski: Creating Autonomy In Your Clients

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 147th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will discuss Blending Physical Therapy with Fitness, Creating Autonomy In Your Clients, ...

#146 - Ray Gorman: The Retention Programming Model

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 146th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of Engage Movement, PT, DPT, SFMA Ray Gorman, will talk a...

#145 - Michael Kurkowski: Cueing Your Convictions

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 145th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about NFL, cueing your convictions, and discuss a few things he learned from t...

#144 - Dr. Nate Zinsser: The Confident Mind

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 144th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Performance Psychologist, Direction of the Performance Program at...

#143 - Michael Kurkowski: Love Your Butterflies

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 143th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about The Confident Mind, and go in detail about a few things he learnt from t...

#142 - Dr. Mike T Nelson: Metabolic Flexibility

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 142nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Professor at the Carrick Institute in Rocky Mountain University a...

#141 - Michael Kurkowski: Juggling Strength

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 141th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his new free online seminar Juggling Strength, and go in detail about a ...

#140 - Don Moxley: HRV

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 140th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity La...

Michael Kurkowski: Format For The Future

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 139th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the future format of The Strength Connection Podcast and go in detail ab...

#138 - Eric Malzone: The Future Of Fitness

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 138th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond ...

#137 - Andrea U-Shi Chang: Instructor’s Toolbox

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 137th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strong First Master Instructor and Owner of Kettlebility, Andrea ...

#136 - Michael Chu: Champion Development

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 136th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Creator and CEO of Health & Fitness Academy and the Champion ...

#135 - Dave Whitley: The Advancing Man Project

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 135th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Author of Super Human You, Motivational Speaker, Dave Whitley wil...

#134 - Jason Phillips: Nutrition Coaching Institute

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 134th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO of Nutrition Coaching Institute, Jason Phillips, will talk ab...

#133 - Zach Even-Esh: The Strong Life

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 133rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of Underground Strength Gym, Creator of SSPC Program, and...

#132 - David Welek: The Black Dragon Method

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 132nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strong First Elite Instructor, Level III Animal Flow Instructor, ...

Michael Kurkowski: 42 Lessons of Connection

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mike will share some insights and lessons that he learnt from the 130 episodes of The Strength Connection Podcast, enjoy!Join us...

#130 - Os Aponte: Broad Base

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 130th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Team Leader, Os Aponte, will talk about Steps to broa...

#129 - Lorna Kleidman: LornaFit

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 129th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, 6 times Kettlebell Sport Champion and CEO of LornaFit, Lorna Klei...

#128 - Luke Rossmo: The Impossible Dream

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 128th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Musician and Songwriter, Luke Rossmo, will talk about the impossi...

#127 - Rebecca Rouse: Semper Stronger

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 127th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightli...

#126 - Belma McCaffrey: Work Bigger

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 126th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Holistic Career and Leadership Coach, Belma McCaffrey, will talk ...

#125 - Dr. Emeka Aludogbu: Recovery 101

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 125th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Strength and Conditioning Spe...

#124 - Luka Hocevar: The GPS System For Goals

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 124th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Owner of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance and Host of Vig...

#123 - Hector Gutierrez: Planned Intuition

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 123rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Senior Instructor, Owner of Hardstyle Fitness Academy...