Original Strength Bodcast

In this episode, Tim talks with Zandi Ndhlovu, the Black Mermaid, about free diving, bull sharks, peace, and finding one's self.  This is, without a doubt, one of Tim's favorite conversations. You may listen to this one twice...!   To learn more about Zandi, or to learn from her, check her out here: https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1

In this episode, Tim talks with his friend and inspiration, Kirby Sams. Kirby is a lifelong mover, "player," and strength coach. At age 74 years young, he is still going strong and gaining more wisdom with every day that passes. In this conversation, Kirby shares one of the secrets of real strength.    Grab a friend and listen.

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tessa West about her book, Jerks and Work: Toxic Co-Workers and What to Do About Them.    This is a fun, informative and helpful conversation about how you can navigate your workspace when dealing with complicated people and issues.    To learn more about Tessa's work or to read her book, check her out here:  https://www.tessawestauthor....

In this episode, Tim talks with himself about cracking joints, back pain, and the perfect pushup. It's not a long show, but there may just be something in it you need.   If it is useful, consider sharing it with a friend.

In this episode, Tim talks with fitness expert and author, Amanda Thebe, about her book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too.   This is a rich conversation full of great information that you are probably going to want to know!   To read Menopocalypse and to learn more from Amanda, click here: https://amandathebe.com/

In this episode, Tim and Aleks discuss Superman, Original Strength, Training, and the super secret key to Dan John's Mass Made Simple Training Program.  This is a fun episode with lots of wisdom to be had.   To learn more from Aleks, read his book The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp...

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Paul Zehr about the possibilities of being a real life superhero. Dr. Zehr is a sensorimotor neuroscientist and author who writes and teaches about optimizing human performance. His first book is called Becoming Batman - how can you not want to do that?!   To read Dr. Zehr's books, check him out here: https://www.amazon.com/E-Paul-Zehr/e/B001JSDQSK?ref=sr_n...

In this sobering episode, Tim talks about his trip to Australia where he discovered an interesting juxtaposition; he was in both Heaven and Hell.    It's a true story. It could have a great lesson, maybe two.

In this episode, Tim talks with author, researcher, speaker, teacher, and behavioral change specialist, Michelle Segar about her new book, The Joy Choice.   This is a fun, passionate conversation about how to successfully choose your way through life's obstacles when it comes to establishing and maintaining your health self-care.   To read the Joy Choice, click here: https://www.ama...

In this episode, Tim talks with author and researcher Steve Hendricks about all things fasting. His new book is a great collection of stories, science, history, myths, and cures about fasting. This is such a fun conversation that will both entertain and educate!    To read The Oldest Cure in the World, check it out here: https://bookshop.org/books/the-oldest-cure-in-the-world-adventures-...

In this episode, Tim talks with psychologist and author, Kimberley Wilson, about her new book Building a Healthy Brain. This is one of the best books I've read about brain health. And, it's applicable. You can build a healthy brain!    To learn more from Kimberly, check her out on Instagram @foodandpsych   Go to her website: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/healthy-brain-book AND, buy...

In this episode, Tim talks with That Yogi Guy, Forrest Knutson, about the best and fastest route to having success with meditation. They dive into breath rate, heart rate variability, and the very powerful Cute Baby Meditation.    This is the show you want to tune in to!    To learn more from Forrest, follow him at   https://www.youtube.com/c/ForrestKnutson  Or check...

In this episode, Tim asks for your help with a title for his new book and he also does a brief Q&A about The Daily 21s, The Tibetan Rites, and the work boots.    To read the Joy of Cows, click here: https://originalstrength.net/blog/2022/08/20/the-joy-of-cows/ To Train Like Tim in Australia, click here: https://www.qldkettlebells.com.au/train-like-tim-movement-retreat  To practi...

In this episode, Tim talks with Performance expert and author, Steve Magness about his new book, Do Hard Things. This is a great conversation about what it means to be tough in today's world.    You want this book!   Check it out at http://www.stevemagness.com/ or on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/B09JYH5K33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DPMSL...

In this episode, Tim talks with himself about tongue position, breathing, and restoring the pelvic floor. He also fields a Q&A from the viewers.    To try the Daily 21s program, click here: https://osi-online.com/courses/the-daily-21s-for-vitality/   If you want to try BUBs Collagen, click here: shop.bubsnaturals.com/originalstrengthnet use code ORIGINALSTRENGTHNET for 20% off y...

In this episode, Tim talks with retired Navy Seal and best-selling author Clint Emerson about his latest book, The Rugged Life - The Modern Guide to Self-Reliance.   Clint shares some amazing stories and dives into what self-reliance is all about. T he Rugged Life is a book for anyone. Self-reliance can be built and learned wherever you are starting from, no matter your skill set.  ...

In this episode, Tim talks with himself. He reviews movies, tells stories, and holds a Q & A from the viewers. This could be one of his best BodCast! Especially if this is the only one you've seen!

In this episode, Tim talks with author and neuroscientist, Professor Shane O'Mara about his wonderful book, In Praise of Walking.   Walking is the miracle movement you were made to do and its benefits go well beyond what you might imagine.    Shane is also an expert in Zombies. To hear his Zombie Ted Talk, click here: https://youtu.be/pkv7wz7hCAI  To read In Praise of Walk...

In this episode, Tim talks with Amelia Nordhaus, a 10-year-old who has been raising money for MS for five years! She's also an aspiring Martial Arts Comedian!    Please consider donating to Amelia's Little Bike-a-thon here: https://www.littlebikeathon.com/

In this episode, Tim talks with Embryologist, Dr. Jaap Van Der Wal about how the body is made by the soul, or how the soul is not made by the body.    This is a SUPER fascinating conversation that you are going to want to share with others.    To learn more about Dr. Jaap and embryology, check him out here: https://www.embryo.nl/english-1?sitelang=EN

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play and the author of the best selling book, Play.   Learn how play keeps us healthy, happy, and thriving. It makes us better people and it may even save countless lives.    To learn more about play and Dr. Brown, Check out the National Institute for Play here:  https://www.nifplay...

In this episode, Tim talks with Certified Advanced Rolfing instructor Hiro Tahata about how you can use space, time, and intention to help people heal without ever even touching them.   Hiro is an amazing teacher who teaches the concepts of Yielding and Ma to help rolfing practitioners bring hope and healing to their patients.    This is pretty neat stuff!    You may...

In this episode, Tim talks with somatics educator, Carol Agneessens. They discuss yielding, the Liquid Light, the infinity symbol, rolling, rolfing and the wonder of the human body.    To learn more from Carol, you can go to her website:   http://www.holographictouch.com/bio.html   OR, shoot her an email: carolagneessens@mac.com

In this episode, Tim talks with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the PDGA about his past, his traumas, and his new mission. Seth is championing to take the stigma away from mental health issues because mental health is an integral part of our whole health, our whole being.    This is a great conversation that hopes to inspire and encourage those who are dealing with mental health...

In this episode, Tim talks with a friend and long-time strength and conditioning coach, Chip Morton. Chip has been a professional strength and conditioning coach for 37 years - 27 of those have been in the NFL!    Chip is so much more than a S&C coach though, he's a people whisperer, a healer, and a messenger of hope. This is a fun conversation with a great man.