The Strength Connection

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...

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...