The Strength Connection

In the 68th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, World-Renowned Fitness Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author, Kelli Calabrese will talk about Kelli’s origins story, her personal drive, the pains and struggles that she went through in becoming who she is today, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover:  (0:55) In...

In the 67th episode of The Strength Podcast Mike and our special guest Coach and Mind Advisor at Contrast By Design, and Host of The School of Atypical Insights, Tyler Wall will talk about the importance of Shadow Work and understanding our dark side in order to grow into our full potential and strength. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover:  (00:50)...

In the 66th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Creator of Coach Sportland Sam Portland, will talk about Sam’s speed training breakdown, how they are conducted, how Sam mentors and trains other coaches, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover:  (1:05) Introducing our special guest the Creator of Coach Spo...

In this super special episode Mike will be sharing his experiences and his best golden nuggets from the StrongFirst Lifter Certification in Chicago, if you want to feel motivated and full of hope, you don’t want to miss this episode :) (0:20) Michael introduces this solo podcast (0:30) Thank you so much fans! :) (1:00) StrongFirst Lifter Certification in Chicago (1:30) 12 years in the making (1:50...

In the 64th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Speaker, Best Selling Author, Master RKC, Religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri, Dan John, will talk about minimalism in training and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover: (1:00) Introducing our special guest, Speaker, Best Selling Author,...

In the 63rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest the world-renowned weightlifting coach and creator of The Happy Body Program, Jerzy Gregorek will talk about his origin story, the Happy Body program, the mental side of strength, five different voices that we communicate with, the master vs. the fatalist mentality and more. Join us in this insightful and captivatin...

In the 62nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Creator of The Battling Rope System and Author of Renew Your Youth God's Way, John Brookfield will talk about what is Strength Velocity, breathing techniques, grip strength, and much more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:00) Introducing the Creator of Th...

In the 61st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member Brett Jones will talk about using movie quotes in writing, article vs. ebook writing, Brett’s favorite books, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:50) Introducing our...

In the 60th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Owner And Operator Of Results Performance Training In Virginia, Detric Smith will talk about Detric’s work with personal training and conditioning, working with other coaches for developing their businesses, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover: (1:00) Introd...

In the 59th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest 6 Times CrossFit Games Athlete, creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT, Kari Pearce will talk about Kari’s origin story of going into gymnastics, getting into the University of Michigan, becoming Big 10 champion, competing in CrossFit and finishing 3rd in her last event, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating t...

In the 58th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder and Inventor of NecksLevel, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Scott Dickenson will talk about the creation of NecksLevel, the success of NecksLevel in Physical therapy and in the Professional sports field, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover: (1:00) Introd...

In the 57th episode of The Strenght Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Coach at Eliminate Your Limits Partners Program, Chris Mattice, will talk about creating a high-end personal training program, getting depression, working on the mindset side of training with Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will disc...

In the 56th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of Sokol Strong, StrongFirst Elite Instructor in Seattle, Washington, Jeff Sokol, will talk about how he got into strength from a dark part of his life. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover:  (00:55) Introducing our special guest Founder of Sokol Strong, Stron...

In the 55th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Founder of BoldFitTechnique, Strong First Elite, Indian Clubs Coach, and Stick Mobility Coach, Monica Boldt, will talk about her experience in strength training, incorporating Indian Clubs & stick mobility for her clients and herself, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter yo...

In the 54th episode of The Strength connection podcast, Mike and our special guest Transformational Coach, Neuroscience Educator, Public Speaker, and Author of several best selling books, Dax Moy, will talk about the process that helped Dax in gaining his success, his coaching style, creating success in our lives, and defining words based on feelings. (1:00) Introducing our special guest Transform...

In the 53rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Strong First Team Leader, and coach at Kraftmanufaktur Stuttgart, Sven Rieger, will talk about his Dinnie Stones training protocol, his general training, structure vs. intuition, mindset work, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our speci...

In the 52nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of Dark Horse Rowing, Shane Farmer will talk about his origin story, his background with strength and conditioning, finding rowing crew in college, his introduction to Crossfit Invictus, teaching rowing worldwide, founding Dark Horse Rowing, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In thi...

In the 51st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Founder of Chasing Strength, Former RKC and SFG Master Instructor, and Author, Geoff Neupert will talk about complexes, co-founding original strength, mental strength, how to be stronger in all areas of our lives, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover:  (1:05)...

In the 50th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Coach of ATG, and the Barefoot Sprinter Coach, Graham Tuttle will talk about sprinting and foot training, proper sprint mechanics to unlock speed, mobility, the science behind sprint mechanics, how to develop strength and speed, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will dis...

In the 49th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor The Hebrew Hammer AKA Aleks Salkin will talk about his journey in fitness and business, losing his brand and remaking it, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover:  (1:30)...

In the 48th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, The Former Head Strength Coach and Director of Performance for the Newyork Yankees Baseball Organization and High-Performance Coach, Dana Cavalea, will talk about Dana’s origin story, his internship, call from Brian Cashman at the age of 23, everything about being a professional Head Coach, winning the world series...

In the 47th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Co-founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, will talk about the origin and evolution of this program, Tim’s origin story, how we move from babies to adults, different movements such as crawling, rowling, head nods, and more.  Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discove...

In the 46th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and Host of The Pat and Flynn Show, Co-host of Philosophy For The People, Owner of Chronicles of Strength, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Writer, Pat Flynn will talk about the evolution of Pat’s coaching style, Pat’s personal training routine, time management, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you...

In the 45th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Doctor of Psychology and Addiction Counsellor, and the Creator of Psych Skills for Fitness Pros course, Doctor Lisa Lewis will talk about details of Psych Skills for Fitness Pros course which helps coaches assess the motivation of clients by using the self-determination theory that maximizes motivation to help peopl...

In the 44th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast Mike and our special guest Mind Movement role model, Owner of Strength Den Mill Valley California, and Poet, Denzel Allen, will talk about his new move in business, his coaching style and process, and his personal work with writing poetry. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (1:10) Introducing ou...