The Strength Connection

In the 43rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest CEO of Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association (JKDAA), Host of The Blackbelt Podcast, Sifu Harinder Singh will talk about connecting flow state, the mind-body connection, Sifu’s mind boxing program, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter you will discover:  (1:30) Introducing our spec...

In the 42nd episode of The Strenght Connection Podcats, Mike and our special guest Former Elite Instructor at StrongFirst, Professor of Research and Methods, Craig Marker will talk about fission vs fusion diets, Craig’s first experience with fusion therapy, supplementations for NAD, and AMPK, fat diet, disadvantages of drinking water during HIIT, toxic masculinity, and more. Join us in this insigh...

In the 41st episode of The Strenght Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Speaker, Best Selling Author, Master SFG, Religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri, Dan John will talk about why writers don’t get paid anymore, book piracy, vertical communities, Dan’s writing and editing process, pure present, how to live blissfully dissatisfied, The Life of Brian, A Fish Call...

In the 40th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest the Motivational speaker and author of the book Superhuman YOU, Dave Whitley will talk about the definition and benefits of breath training, Wim Hof’s breath training method, breath training throughout history, the impact of breathing on performance & mental illnesses, and more. Join us in this insightful and ca...

In the 39th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Physical Therapist, Certified Strenght and Conditioning Specialist, and StrongFirst Lead Instructor, Chris Leib will talk about FMS & its benefits, insight on physical therapy, the point where physical therapy and personal training meets, mindfulness, SFC1 and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating tal...

In the 32nd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Personal Trainer, StrongFirst Lead Instructor San Diego California, John Parker will talk about Beast Tamer Challenge, tips for bulking up, John’s weight gain diet regime, supplementation & nutrition, some of John’s favorite exercise, minimalist training, testosterone blend, and more. Join us in this insightful...

In the 37th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), author of Power. The Training of Champions  Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs will talk about Eccentric training,  Always adaptation followed by exhaustion, The minimum of stress to create adaptation and The Shock Method. Join us in this insightful...

In the 36th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Vegan Fitness Coach and The Owner and Founder of Jacked Vegans, Julian Hierro will talk about Julian’s experience with the vegan diet, vegan-based protein sources, transitioning to the vegan diet, Julian’s consultation process, Law of Attraction, Manifestation, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating ta...

In the 35th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest StrongFirst Team Leader & Lead Instructor, Student at FrameWork BJJ Seattle, Black Belt Holder, Mike Torres will talk about Built Strong Program, Beginning of Strenght training, the art of Jui-Jitsu, flow state, type of people under pressure, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this cha...

In the 34th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Co-creator of Eliminate Your Limits Program, a WBFF Pro Athlete, Personal Development Coach, and a Clinical Counselor Carrie Campbell will talk about how to reinvent yourself, 4 pillars of mindset, definition & steps to create your vision, and more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapte...

In the 33rd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Personal Trainer, Co-host of Lift Free & Die Hard and Fitness Writer for T-Nation, The Personal Trainer Development Center, Generation Iron, and more Andrew Coates will talk about Andrew's follower gain over the years, Influencer’s biggest mistake, tips for gaining an audience, writing ideas, and more. Join...

In the 32nd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest BA in History and East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics, and an iMBA from the University of South Carolina, Jamie Lewis will talk about the history of performance-enhancing drugs & the factors that make it work, the drug accusation against Jamie Lewis,...

In the 31th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Owner of Basis Health & Performance NY and FRC Kinstretch Instructor Grayson Strange will talk about gymnastic competitions at Disney World FL, the Definition of FRC, why injuries cause immobility, mindfulness in training, strength and joint help. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter...

In the 30th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will go solo and he will share the top 10 lessons that he learned in 2021. Join me in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (0:55) Thanking Breakthrough Secrets and The Strength Connection guests https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-breakthrough-secrets-podcast/id1551573443   (2:10) Thanking all of...

In the 29th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Professor of Philosophy teaching at Benedictine, BJJ fighter, the author of Ageless Athlete, and co-host of the Youtube channel Philosophy for People, Dr. James Madden AKA Jim will talk about philosophy, fitness, and everything in-between. (01:45) Introducing our special guest Professor of Philosophy teaching at Ben...

In the 28th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Head of Operations at Sleep Performance Coach UK, Gary Allman will talk about sleep optimization, dos & don’ts of sleep, global sleep culture, effects of alcohol, caffeine, & light on sleep. You will also learn how he lost 45 pounds by just improving his sleep. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk...

In the 27th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest the Owner and Head coach at Hardstyle Kettlebell Montreal, StrongFirst team leader, and flexible steel instructor Louka Kurcer will talk about strength training, quick & the dead, simple & sinister, Religion, spirituality, and Buddist lifestyle and how Louka found more purpose after prison  Join us in this i...

In the 26th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest CEO and founder of Alloy Personal Training and Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo will talk about The Haircut Story, 1 on 1 coaching vs Group coaching, 97% retention and the importance of having a systematic approach for your business. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will...

In the 25th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond Podcast and founder of Level 5 Mentors, Eric Malzone will talk about serial entrepreneurs, managing anxiety and expectations of what could go wrong, and the meaning of entrepreneurship and podcasting. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In...

In the 24th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Founder and creator of the Personal Training Development Center, author of 11 books Jonathan Goodman will talk about following the basic principles of adaptation, Scarcity vs Abundance mindset, you don’t need to get half naked to get on Instagram and the purpose of bringing the fitness industry together. Join us in...

In the 23rd 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 your #1 fear, the importance of the way you deliver your message, specific breathing sequences for specific exercises and sets and what it means to be a leader to create better instructors. Join us in...

EPISODE 22 Brian Grasso: Transactional VS Transformational Prospects In the 22nd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest speaker and author of Mindset Matters Most and Audacity Of Success, Brian Grasso will talk about people buy how you make them feel, the importance of emotional intelligence for athletes, as you go your business goes, Brian’s business strategy, and...

In the 20th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about gratitude. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (1:00) Gratitude is a super power (1:40) It’s great to be grateful on thanksgiving but make sure to be grateful everyday of the year (2:30) Reflection times (2:50) Shout out to Brian Grasso and Brett Jones @b...

In the 19th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and owner of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse will talk about learning discipline through gymnastics, aesthetics VS performance, expanding your comfort zone, keeping your skills sharp and the incredible power that c...