The Strength Connection

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Founder of Quantum Performance, mental performance coach Kate Allgood joins the show to talk confidence, resilience, and self talk for elite athletic performance. A recognized leader in the field of mental performance, she holds two master’s degrees in psychology and is a highly sought after coach. Her first book, "Get Into the Zone", became an...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Missy Bunch has been a sparkplug in the game of movement and neuro-training for over 14 years. The Founder of The Movement Mentality, and co-founder of Movement IQ, she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pain management, rehabilitation, and neuro training for health and wellness. I was so pumped to connect with her, after seeing her work with Deat...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Strength truly has a greater purpose, and Annie Vo’s story and experience is living proof of that. A veteran strength coach, RKC senior instructor, and Level III Gym Jones instructor, I was so pumped to have Annie join me on the show to talk strength. In this episode, Annie tells her incredibly powerful story of how she found strength training, the impac...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, Chase Tolleson joins me again to dive into health, wealth, entrepreneurship, and the future of coaching. Chase is one of my absolute favorite people to follow, from his content and his newsletter, with a sincere authentic message about creating Impact as a coach. In this conversation, I collected some of my favorite quotes, frameworks, a...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, Kathy Mauck joins me to dive deep into the evolution of Applied Neurology in the fitness, health, and business industries, and her mission to “normalize neuro.” Kathy has spent the last 15 years as a successful entrepreneur in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. After years of sharing her passion for professionals and clients to...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 263rd episode, I connect with Rob Tracz, founder of Prime Performance Coaching. Rob has a unique system of blending physical, mental, and emotional strategies that foster resilience, clarity, and peak performance. With a focus on creating awareness and avoiding burnout, Rob's methods empower entrepreneurs to elevate their lives and businesses...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! One of my favorite guests ever to dive deep into training and protocols is back on the show with me in this episode. Craig Marker is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health, from both the physical and the psychological side. We’ve had some incredible conversations over the years, and in this episode, Craig talks in detail about longevity and the ke...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, Matt Bush, Founder of Next Level Neuro is back on the podcast. Matt joined me before to talk about his work with NLN, and helping coaches and trainers understand and use Neuroscience as a tool for optimizing strength, conditioning, and health. He recently hosted a seminar on “The Neurology of Good Sleep and Brain Activation”, and after w...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 260th episode, Mary Beth Schrudder joins me to talk about recovery, mindset, and overcoming addiction in life and personal growth. After decades spent in the corporate world, juggling being a single mom while secretly battling addictions to alcohol, food, and toxic relationships, today's guest is now an expert in Spiritual Recovery, and she i...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! There've been a couple great insights and lessons I’ve learned in recent episodes from guests on the show, and in this solo episode, I broke down these lessons, why I found them important, and how to implement them and use them in pursuit of strength. Stress Resilence over Stress Reduction The Winter Phase

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! I’ve been a fan of Eric Bach’s work and the consistent, authentic message that he puts out on strength and conditioning, so I was really excited to share some time with him on the show. Eric’s a 15+ year veteran coach, working with professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and NHL, along with his client base at Bach Performance. In this episode, Eric shares...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Ben Olliver, Head Performance Instructor at SupraHuman Coaching. Ben is one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the online training and nutrition industry, working with 100’s of individuals in physical transformation and lifestyle. In this conversation, Ben drops some great insights on the foundations of nutrition, how mi...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Matt O’Neill is a happiness expert. What a crazy job and passion, but after studying and researching the work and success he has created in the world of happiness, I knew I had to have a talk with him. Matt teaches that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide.  As a rec...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 255th episode, my good friend Osvaldo Aponte is back on the show for the 3rd time. Owner of IronCore Way, and StrongFirst Team Leader, Os is one of the strongest and most intelligent coaches in movement I’ve ever met, combining his experience in training, martial arts and dance. In this episode, Os talks about how he spent 3 years doing the same p...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Vince Gabriele is a 20+ year veteran coach, gym owner, global keynote speaker, and best selling author in the fitness industry. Vince is one of the most knowledgeable minds in both the coaching and business side of fitness, teaching the key components to being a successful coach and making a huge impact in fitness. In this episode, we dive into his first...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Jaime Filer is one of the most energetic and passionate coaches I’ve spoken to. She came on not too long ago on the podcast, speaking about the Inner Outer Strength System, and her experience in fitness and coaching, and it made a huge impact on me. Towards the end of our chat, she mentioned her recent experience in microdosing and plant medicine, and ho...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. Shana Meyerson is an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and practitioner, and the founder of YOGAthletica. In 2002, Shana was one of the few instructors outside of India teaching yoga to children.  A trailblazer in the field that was once considered ridiculous and is now ubiquitous.  Today, Shana is the only instructor on earth who is globally recogni...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 251st episode, my friend and brother Tyler Wall comes back on the show. Tyler is one of the most insightful, knowledgeable, and caring coaches I’ve ever met. He’s made one of the biggest impacts on my life in the time we’ve known each other, and everytime we get a chance to dive deep into conversation, I come out feeling like I can run through a w...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! 250 episodes!  It has been an incredible opportunity to connect with hundreds of amazing guests over the past years, with countless lessons and insights shared that have impacted my life. In this episode, I wanted to share 5 of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from guests on speaking, fitness, growth, love, and becoming the best version of myself....

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Dr. Michael Hartle joins me again on the show in the 249th episode. Being a Master SFG instructor, Chiropractic physician and former nationally ranked powerlifter, there are few people I enjoy talking about strength with more than Doc. Doc’s combined experience of clinical application and strength training has given him one of the best perspectives and p...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. On the 248th episode, I am joined by Roger Parks, Kettlebell coach and founder of Iron Revival. Roger is a coach who dives deep, not resting on the surface level of information, and wanting to know how things work from the inside out, and he’s done that most recently in his new book Kettlebell Ballistics. From how he got into Kettlebell training after 20...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Carrie Campbell is truly one of my favorite people on the planet. Her energy, insight, and experience in the world of mindset and performance has taught me so much over the last few years, and she is back on the show, because she is on a serious mission. Carrie’s impact and influence over her life as changed countless lives, and now, she has created the...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Joe Stauffacher is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and he joins me after a long time coming in the 246th episode. Joe’s commitment to studying optimal health in mindset, gut health, and neuro training is next level, and in this episode, he shares his personal journey into what got him interested in these worlds, and what to do to optimi...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 245th episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Dooley, rehabilitative Chiropractor, Co-Founder of Immaculate Dissection, lead instructor for NeuroKinetic Therapy, and Gross Anatomy Instructor at multiple higher learning universities. Dr. Dooley’s wisdom into anatomy and physiology, and connecting rehabilitation and strength training is second to none, an...

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 244th episode, the boys from the Full Fueled Podcast, Matt Tack and Dr. Alfred Alessi joined me on the show. Matt and Alfred have a great dynamic with their show, as well as their training in Tampa, FL, where they work with individuals on optimizing their lives with 6 pillars. These guys have such incredible energy, and their stories and insights...