The Strength Connection

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of the most popular guests ever to come on the show, Geoff Neupert of Chasing Strength is back for the 3rd time on the podcast. Geoff’s ability to refine, and articulate the principles of strengths is top shelf, and has been a huge help to me and many others in strength, health and fitness. In this episode, I wanted to take some of the lessons he’s given on...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Jim Laird is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a career spanning back to 1997. He has helped everyone from casual fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB achieve their goals. Jim's unique approach focuses on getting results efficiently. His motto, "Training Smarter, Not Harder," has resonated with...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! I’ve been a fan of the message and insights that James Cappola has created for a while, so it was truly special to have him come on the podcast. James is the owner of Zero Shortcuts Training, and a coach dedicated to the truth and principles of the client/coach relationship and the power of kindness and empathy. Check out James at: zeroshortcutstraining.com IG:...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Danny Lehr is a speaker, entrepreneur, author, and former competitive athlete who’s obsessed with helping people accomplish their biggest dreams… one hour at a time. He’s the author of Win Your Next Hour, a high-impact guide for getting unstuck and taking bold action when life feels overwhelming. As the co-founder of the lifestyle brand Caffeine & Kilos, Dan...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of the most anticipated episodes of the show, Frank Parisi joins me to talk faith, abundance, and coming back from the dead to live on purpose. A motivational keynote speaker and networking mogul, Frank brings his expertise to life by giving the blueprint from recovery to fulfillment.  Alongside his storytelling of personal hardship as a recovered addict and...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! David Amerland is a writer focused on how human behavior is shaped by modern forces, especially technology, and how that shift impacts our health, culture, and stories. After building a career in marketing and publishing several successful business books, he expanded into the wellness space with Built to Last , a practical guide to health, longevity, and intenti...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! I true renaissance woman is the best way to describe Amy Guerrier. Professional Hula-Hooper, clown, top tier high performance coach, and lives full-time on a boat documenting her experiences on her Youtube Channel AbsoBOATely fabulous, Amy is a wealth of knowledge and insight into the power of play, breath, and mindset. Check out more of Amy at: IG: absoboatelyf...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! This was one of the most insightful and interesting conversations about communication I’ve had on the show. Dr. Sara Erdner is Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CPMC), and PhD in Sports Psychology and Motor behavior, and the Author of Dear Coach: What I wish I could have told you. Dr. Erdner ​​asked athletes one question: What do you wish you could have t...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Howard Falco is a spiritual teacher, mental strength coach, and the author of I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering the Experience of Life. Howard teaches next-level mindfulness to individuals, and college, Olympic, and professional athletes and coaches in almost every sport including MLB, NFL, PGA and LPGA Tour, NBA,...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Zara Gemilyan, co-founder of West Valley Detox and Celebrated Consulting, and Mrs. California Globe and Mrs. Armenia Globe joins me on the show. Coming from an addiction driving relationship, her time in pageantry where she began telling her story, and creating a customized facility to help those recovering from addiction, Zara goes into all details in this epis...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Truly one of the most insightful, passionate and powerful people I’ve ever met, Carrie Campbell is back on the podcast. A 25+ year coach and clinical counselor, Carrie is one of the premier minds in the mindset performance space, and she has been on a mission in her program Her-dentity over the past year to “leave no woman behind”, and create the biggest impact...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! One of my favorite people comes back on the show to talk strength and Kettlebell complexes. Aleks Salkin has been one of the premier coaches in hardstyle strength for years, and has been a guest on the Strength Connection numerous times. In this new episode, we dive into Aleks’ most recent book, The Kick-Ass Insider’s Guide to Kettlebell Complexes, as well as ta...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Brian Hite, Ph. D., is "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer," blending over 30 years as a professional stuntman with advanced expertise in performance psychology. With a Ph. D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psychology, Brian helps leaders, athletes, first responders, and creatives see through the illusions of stress and pressur...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! This was truly one of the most enjoyable conversations. Jeremy Strawn is a fantastic coach from Ralston Creek Crossfit, and tremendously insightful in connecting physical and mental performance. His breakdown of confident vs. comfortable was one I hadn’t heard before, and left me thinking quite a bit. So many great insights of wisdom in this conversation. Check...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Kimberly Kesting is a Mindset Performance Coach, and co-host of Get Enlifted. Her experience in personal transformation, eliminating self-doubt and storywork is truly inspiring, and she shares all the details of her experience in changing her body and mind, the early days of coaching, to specifically helping women in changing their story to achieve lasti...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! How things evolve throughout life when aiming up in your physical and mental strength was the major focus in this great conversation with Eric Fasciani. Eric is the owner/founder of Crossfit Souhegan, and Level 3 Enlifted Mindset coach, recently celebrating 10 years of operation at CFS. From early struggles and lessons, to his evolution of coaching methods over...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Laken Summerville is a mindset performance specialist at Greenlight Personal Training and Rejuvenating Health in Ashburn. From her experience as a top tier Crossfit Athlete and coaching high performers, her insights on changing your internal story, and specific practices to enhance your mental performance is truly powerful. Check out more from Laken at: IG: http...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! The work Jason Turner is doing is not just insightful, but incredibly important. Jason is the founder of E-Motion Wellness, a business that is revolutionizing the approach to mental health and addiction recovery. Listening to his story, and his dedication to challenging traditional norms, pioneering new approaches, and guiding clients towards a renewed sense of...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Brad Kearns, 58, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record holder, #1 USA-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper in 2020, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete . He has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living, and is a popular speaker, retreat host, and face...

Welcome to The Strength Connection! In the 274th episode, I’m joined by Zack Henderson, Coach and Owner of East Nashville Kettlebell. Zack is a StrongFirst Elite Instructor who is hosting the 6th Annual Lift-A-Palooza with Dan John, Ed Coen and Tracey Cooks. A deep dive into strength, connecting physical and mental resilience, the evolution of coaching, and the role of goal setting in helping clie...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. One of my favorite people to talk mindset and story with kicks off the New Year with me. Mark England, founder of Enlifted Mindset Coaching joins me on the show again, talking about personal growth, soft-language, tools to create a powerful story, and the healing spiral. One of the most fun, and interesting conversations I’ve had on the show. Check out M...

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Another incredible year comes to a close, and in this episode, I dove into some of the biggest lessons, insights, and stories from the incredible guests in 2024. To Join "The Strength Connection" mailing list, and get 5 Minute Mindset, click the link below: https://www.mystrengthconnection.com/signup

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! What an absolute blast and wealth of knowledge this man is. Dr. Richard Ulm is the founder of Athlete Enhancement and treating physician at the Columbus Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, as well as a Strength and Conditioning coach and SFG level II instructor. His work with DNS training, and combining the strength and medical components of movement...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 270th episode, I’m joined by Devan Gonzalez, owner and founder of Strive 11 Fitness, and host of the Mindset Cafe podcast. His journey took off as he transitioned to personal training, eventually launching his own 6-Figure personal training business serving a wide variety of clients from athletes to gym newcomers—a rare achievement WITHOUT an onli...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Anytime I get to chat with this man, I feel like I could run through a wall! Todd Durkin comes back on the show to talk about True Strength, a memoir released this year about the past few years, and how some of the most painful, and challenging times taught him the greatest lessons. One of the world’s most inspiring, and powerful speakers and coaches in...