The Platform Podcast

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. We go in hard on kettlebell sport, the weird things that girevoys get body envy of, and nerd out on heart rate training for kettlebell sport. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Re...

In this episode we talk about autoregulation; what is it, why is it important, and how do I apply it for kettlebell sport training? I hope you find it helpful! 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 leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my w...

In this episode I dig in on the "gift" of injury, why I get upset when people say that to me, and what I think they really mean. I also share a few things on how you can reduce your injury risk and build your resilience. I hope you find it helpful! 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 c...

In this episode I dive into a topic that's been bothering me recently. I continue to see digital marketers and fitness influencers hawking programs that they claim help you lose fat, gain strength, build muscle, improve your endurance, fix your health, and on and on. It's important to understand why it simply isn't possible, and what you CAN do instead. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to...

In this episode I discuss why it is hubris for a generalist to think they can beat a specialist at their chosen discipline, and a little bit about the principles behind that. I hope you find it helpful! 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 leave a 5 star rating & revi...

In this episode we welcome back Brenna Thompson, Registerd Dietician to discuss the ins and outs (hopefully regular) of fiber. What is it, why is it important, and how do we get enough of the right kinds. I hope you find it helpful! 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 le...

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 leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell , MADE IN THE USA Kettlebells Kettlebell Kings , use code TCKB to get 10% off Bearfoot Athletics , use code TWIN...

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 leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell , MADE IN THE USA Kettlebells Kettlebell Kings , use code TCKB to get 10% off Bearfoot Athletics , use code TWIN...

This week we are going to talk about visualization. I love visualization, it is a skill that I think is incredibly valuable, and we're going to dig into a little bit of why that is, and some tips. Plus, I'm going to release some special bonus episodes where we're actually going to do some guided visualization for kettlebell sport, so that you can use those hopefully to help you prepare for your ne...

Date: 4/7/2022 Season 6 | Episode 15 My guest this week is Aaron Guyett. He is the education director of Living. Fit, the first American to achieve Master of Sport in all 3 kettlebell sport lifts, a battle rope expert, master coach, and more. We dive in on a number of topics: His journey to Master of Sport in 3 lifts The cost of that achievement Energy systems & training stimulus Battle ropes...

Date: 3/31/2022 Season 6 | Episode 14 This week's episode I dive in on the variables & foundational habits that I think are key to transformation success; the 13 Levers of Transformation. Understanding these levers, when to toggle them up & down, and how they effect one another is a crucial to long term success and shortening your path to your desired destination in the near term as well....

Date: 3/23/2022 Season 6 | Episode 13 My guest this week is Michelle Raines. She is a certified breathwork faciltator, entrepreneur, co-host of the Key Nutrition Podcast, wife, and mother of 2. We dive in on a number of topics: Her history with anxiety How the pandemic forced her to redefine herself Breath work benefits Guided breathwork exercise (45:07) Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin...

Date: 3/17/2022 Season 6 | Episode 12 Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Continuing the tradition from last year, I welcome back my friend and Irishman David Keohan. He is a stone lifter, mobility specialist, kettlebell athlete & coach. So grab a glass of Guinness and raise a toast with us! Sláinte!!! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goal...

Date: 2/28/2022 Season 6 | Episode 11 In this week’s episode I welcome Mandy Grace. She is a kettlebell athlete, lifelong curling competitor, a former tight 5 rugby player, dog mom to Loki, and a personal trainer (in training). We dive into a range of topics: How she got into kettlebell sport Her new kettlebell sport coach Dropping knowledge about curling Her career as a rugby player And more! Don...

Date: 2/20/2022 Season 6 | Episode 10 Oh man, that title is super click bait-y right? I know it is and sorry, not sorry. Everyone wants to know the secret sauce, the ONE trick, the hack that is the key to fat loss. Check out this episode to hear my take on this loaded topic! Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating &...

Date: 2/16/2022 Season 6 | Episode 9 This week I'm a little under the weather, but I decided to record an episode anyway because I want to share the 3 word phrase I am using to take more ownership in 2022. Shout out to Coach Mike Milner for the inspiration here, and I hope you find this episode useful! Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content pl...

Date: 1/31/2022 Season 6 | Episode 8 This week I am diving in on a particularly nefarious form of self-sabotage: perfectionism. This is one of the most common problems I see in my transformation coaching, and I just had great, deep dive conversations with one my clients about how perfectionism was holding them back and some strategies we laid out to help overcome it. I hope you find it useful! Reg...

Date: 1/22/2022 Season 6 | Episode 7 In this week’s episode I wanted to dive into a topic that is of particular importance right now. It's the new year, and there are SO many people out there shilling their solution for weight loss in 2022, and frankly a lot of them are complete BS sold by underqualified and/or unscrupulous people looking to turn a quick buck when they know the market is full of p...

Date: 1/14/2022 Season 6 | Episode 6 In this week’s episode I welcome Brenna Thompson. She is a Registered Dietician, and a Licensed Dietician in the state of Minnesota. She’s worked in dietetics for many years helping clients with a host of medical conditions use nutrition to improve their lives and better manage their conditions. We dive into a range of topics: What does it mean to be a register...

Welcome into the Platform Podcast, being livestreamed on Facebook in my Kettlebell Fat Blast Facebook group which I created as a free resource for anyone who is interested. In this episode, I reflect on 2021  and how to do a year end retrospective and tie it back to your 2020 goals. if you haven't listened to episode 9 on my goal setting framework, it is worth doubling back to listen to that...

Welcome into the Platform Podcast, being livestreamed on Facebook in my Kettlebell Fat Blast Facebook group which I created as a free resource for anyone who is interested. In this episode, I dig into hypertrophy training. What it is, a bit about the science behind it, and why the holiday season is the BEST time for many people to focus on a hypertrophy block. I hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the co...

In second act, I welcome back my friend Dr. Sarah Summers on the other side of the event horizon that was the 2021 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open. We reflect on the fun, the amazing comradery, electric atmosphere, and the amazing performances we saw that day! Enjoy!!! If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my work by supporting my affili...

In this HIGHLY anticipated episode, I welcome in my friend Dr. Sarah Summers for my FIRST ever IN PERSON interview on the Platform Podcast. I waited until Sarah and I could interview in person since our shared love of musical theater (Hamilton in particular) and singing, really can't be captured well on Zoom. Sarah is a member of THE Team Riddlestruck in Canada, and has a doctorate in history from...

We are just DAYS out from the first flight at the Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 2021!!! I am so excited, and I can't wait to see you there. My athlete Joe Honings gave me the idea for this episode and I wanted to make sure I got it out in time for those traveling to the competition. So here are my top 5 things I WISH I Knew Before My First Comp! Enjoy! If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star...

"True strength is about your ability to be courageous looking at yourself & to love in the moment."  In this episode, I got to go deep with Brittany van Schravendjik who anyone in the kettlebell sport world knows by name because her resume of accomplishment is as distinguished as nearly any American lifter. But we didn't record this episode to focus on what she accomplished in kettlebell...