The Platform Podcast

This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! ⁠Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE⁠ ! In this episode, I welcome in Jen Broxterman who is a Registered Dietitian and founder of ⁠PROSPER Nutrition Coaching⁠ , a world-class nutrition certification for gym owners and coaches. She's an award-winning Foods & Nutrition university professor, w...

In this episode, we are looking back on the 2023 WKSF North American Championship to recap changes we made since last year, the feedback we’ve received from this year, and some of the awesome performances we witnessed on the platform this year. Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE ! Thank you again to our 2023 sponsors!!! Raffle Prizes: ⁠CK Maceworks⁠ - 2 plate loadable mace or club ⁠Bearfoot Shoes⁠ - 6...

On this episode, my guest is Lynette Didur (@ lynettedancefitness ) who won the Best New Lifter award at the Riddlestruck 2023 and hit CMS! She is a woman of many talents, and we dive in on her background and how it influenced her ability to perform in kettlebell sport. Enjoy! This episode is presented by our friends CK Maceworks. They’re back for the 3rd year as sponsor of the 2023 WKSF Open Nort...

This episode is presented by Morpheus Training . They’re a new sponsor of the 2023 WKSF Open North American Championship, and I’m incredibly excited to have them as a partner. The Morpheus training system is a heart rate based training system, but what makes it unique is that it adjusts your daily heart rate training zones based on your HRV test each morning helping you better train in accordance...

On this episode, I'm BACK from Canada y'all and COVID came with me :( I'm on the mend and wanted to record this episode while the memories were still fresh from the EPIC time that was Riddlestruck 2023! I had so much fun, and this competition honestly changed me and my perspective moving forward. I dive in on why, what I learned, and how I'm implementing it. I hope you find it usef...

On this episode, my guest is Jenn Casey and we dive in on a number of topics. How she got into kettlebell sport, perimenopause training adaptations, and more! Sign up for her Jingle Bells event here , and don't forget to tell a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at...

On this episode, I deep dive on the #1 mistake lifters make, how it shows up in different ways, and how you can make sure you don't fall victim to it! I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 20...

On this episode, I dive into 10 benefits of living with purpose, the NEW mission statement for the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club, and the pillars that support that mission. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Cha...

On this episode, I dive into 5 ways you can improve your resilience during periods of high stess. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 2024!!! It will still be on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in...

In this episode we welcome back David Keohan, the Irish Indian Jones and stone lifter extraordinaire, creator of KettleYoga, Master of Sport in Long Cycle, and former Ireland & European Champion. We check in on his efforts to discover and resurrect the sport of stone lifting in Ireland while we tip back a couple pints of Guinness. Sláinte! You can order the special Whiskey on the Rocks shirt d...

On this episode, we take on the F*$% Its. I do a quick dive on what they are and my 5 tips for how to beat them. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of early bird pricing and register today for only $70!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please Apply...

Happy New Year! It has officially been 100 episodes of The Platform Podcast, and I THANK YOU for your support! I had to bring in a special guest for this episode so I interviewed my very first kettlebell sport athlete, Dr. Sarah Forenero who I met while working at Urban Athlete in Chicago a decade ago. The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Littl...

In this episode we dig in on how I apply my Integrated Coaching framework to align the seasons of training across an entire year to ensure we make continual progress towards our goals without burning out. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for o...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this episode finds you well and thriving, but if you're feeling like you are stuck in one area or another this episode may help. I dive in on 5 things I see holding people back from doing their best. I hope you find it helpful! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER ea...

In this episode I welcome in Ryan Thompson (@nordicstache) and we get into his journey to kettlebell sport, the power of negativity, doing hard things, and how he approaches his training. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only $60!!! And if...

In part 2 of my interview Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilevkbsport) we focus in on his work as a coach and discuss his methods, approach to mindset, pacing for the different lifts, how to know when you're ready to move up weights, and more. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird p...

In this episode I welcome in Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilev) one of, if not THE, greatest of all time kettlebell lifers. We talk about his experience growing up in Russia and how he got into the sport, the greatest long cycle performance of his career so far, and the set he is most proud of. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in...

Thank you to EVERYONE who made the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open a success! I appreciate your support and the excellent performances I saw on the platforms in person and from all over the world!!! In this episode, I recap the event's top performers and prize winners and then reflect on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from this year's event. I hope you enjoy! To get help rea...

The 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is almost here! We are NOW accepting video submissions and the in person competition kicks off on Saturday October 22nd! I am incredibly excited to see everyone's lift.   Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching This week's episode has 10 tips for a great kettlebell sport comp...

In this episode, is Part 2 of my conversation with Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you en...

In this episode, my guest is Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please...

In this episode I welcome in Dru Gallagher (@0ldmangallagher) who won Best New Lifter at the Riddlestruck Open on August 14th. We talk about his experience competing in kettlebell sport for the first time, his background racing go-karts, and his coaching philosophy on what makes good CrossFit programming different from bad CorssFit programming. Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Ket...

In this episode I go off a bit on something that really pisses me off; people making unsolicited comments about other people's bodies on social media. Fair warning, there are more swear words in this one than usual as this topic really hits a nerve for me. I hope you find my outrage at the very least entertaining, but more so that it helps others who have dealt with this problem know that there ar...

In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Chris Guyll. Chris is the founder of the Kettlebell Sport Hangout, and an experiend kettlebell sport athlete & coach. We go all in on kettlebell sport in this chat and talk through a range of topics on technique, coaching, and why Chirs hates long cycle so much. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettleb...

In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Kim Fox, MSIC and former world record holder. Kim is a legend in the sport and I had so much fun interviewing her that this one had to be dividied into 2 episodes. In part 2, we talk about painting, continuous improvement, and the recent abortion rights vote in Kansas. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kett...