The Strength Connection

In the 168th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strongfirst Certified Elite Instructor, John Morgan, will talk about the principles of Strongfirst, a simple kettlebell can teach you humility, how can you master something that is continuously evolving, the 3 phases of mastery, and more! Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will...

In the 167th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about you have to show every bell love, the focus required when lifting heavy vs lifting light, training helps with your focus, and shutting up the noise Join us in this insightful and captivating episode!  In this chapter, you will discover: (1:10) Shout out to the Kettlebell Queen, Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_ (1:20)...

In the 166th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO and founder of Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo, will talk about celebrating the 100th franchise, the evolution of an entrepreneur, the power of royalties in a franchise, and setting the right expectations. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:30) Introducing our s...

In the 165th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the new wave of AI in the medical industry, celebrating 100 franchises awarded, sometimes doing your best is not good enough, managing by objective, solving as you go, and one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard. Join us in this insightful and captivating episode!  In this chapter, you will discover: (1:00) Pam...

In the 164th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO of Genexy Health, Pamela Nygaard, will talk about artificial intelligence on the medical side, how Pamela’s grandma inspired her to create Genexy Health, a tool that encapsulates all the medical solutions from around the world, the story of someone who never had colon cancer, and how Genexy Health helps you ge...

In the 163rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about “Be Naked” the new book by Tim Anderson, Pamela Nygaard the CEO of Genexy Health, the mission of Genexy Health, success is living a life that doesn't necessitate vacation, the best training program is the one you don’t need to recover from, when I’m uncomfortable I know I’m about to be at my best, and recovering bef...

In the 162nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Co-founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, will talk about why did Tim Anderson call his new book “Be Naked”, we’re made to be breathed, not to breathe, the Wim Hof Method, letting go is the antidote to fear, movement meditation, and much more. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter,...

In the 161st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the revolutionary and most interesting medical AI program, you can’t fake physical health, the shortcut culture, and why winners play the infinite game. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:30) Microdosing and plant medicine (1:00) Check out my previous episode on Micro...

In the 160th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, creator of the Be Your Own Guarantee Program, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, will talk about what mindset it’s not, mindset is what drives your actions, habits, and behavior, what is the driver behind your actions, procrastination, and self-sabotage, and why Dr. Ryan is a recovering pessimist. Join us in this insightful and c...

In the 159th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience with his last seminar (The 3 P’s Strength Seminar), showing each bell love, “unlocking” your strength, and the 3 questions that will help you make a great decision. Join us in this insightful and captivating episode!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:30) Remembering Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen...

In the 158th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Kettlebell Instructor, Nichole Gallagher, will talk about how did Nichole get into strength and kettlebell training, the power of working on your aesthetics, and reminding women how strong they can be. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:50) Introducing our spec...

In the 157th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about The 3 P’s Strength Seminar! Thursday, April 13th, 5 pm EST, 15 years of being a strength coach, how to drive on a highway of strength, and why you should imagine the outcome. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:35) The 3 P’s Strength Seminar! Thursday, April 13th, 5 pm...

In the 156th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO of Gym Reinforcements, Dustin Bogle, will talk about how Dustin got started in professional wrestling, bad money lessons we learn from our family, Dustin Bogle fighting Rey Mysterio, and strategies to make more sales in your fitness business. (1:00) Introducing our special guest CEO of Gym Reinforcements, Dust...

In the 155th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience being 15 years in the fitness industry, the 3 P’s of Strength Seminar, how to eliminate distractions, intuitive training, and the power of knowing yourself. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:40) 15 years since being a fitness coach (1:50) The 3 P’s of...

In the 154th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Executive & Intimacy Coach, Dr. Amy Baker, will talk about her story, how she got into the pharmaceutical industry, the power of dancing, the dream of becoming a ballerina, what is “disease state management”, and why you should live according to your values. (0:50) Introducing our special guest, Executive &amp...

In the153rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about when he started his career in fitness, his introduction to sales, how the Strength Connection podcast started and the labor of love. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:25) Our previous solo episode:The more you prepare the more you can wing it (0:45) 2008 is when Mike...

In the 152nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder and CVO of Metaplexus, Adam Rodriguez, will talk about the story of Metaplexus, the power of having avatars, with great power comes great responsibility, and using your darkness to shine. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (1:20) Mike introducing our speci...

In the 151st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about what to do when we fall off track, Iron Cardio, double kettlebell training for maximizing your strength, and the more you prepare the more you can wing it. Join us in this insightful and captivating episode!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:50) “We take our health for granted until it’s not there anymore” - Michae...

In the 150th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Public Speaking Coach, Founder of MasterTalk, Brenden Kumarasamy, will talk about professional sports for “nerds”, the power of delivery, audience obsessiveness, and the 4 daily exercises to improve your communication. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (1:00) Int...

In the 149th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will be talking about his recent recovery, the power of celebrating small wins, the Metasummit in Texas, and the best 3 kettlebell exercises Join us in this insightful and captivating episode!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:20) Mike is back! (1:20) How Mike is getting back to Strength Training (2:40) The power of celebrating sm...

In the 148th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO and founder of Bodylastics, Blake Kassel, will talk about how Bodylastics started, selling Bodylastics on Wall Street, Bodylastics in the Arnold Classic, and the vision stays the same Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest CEO...

In the 147th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will discuss Blending Physical Therapy with Fitness, Creating Autonomy In Your Clients, How Blake Kassel created Bodylastics, and we will remember the interview with Ray Gorman. (0:25) Mike will be in Texas in a Mastermind Submit (1:00) Mike’s free gift to you! - The Go-To Kettlebell Playbook (Email me asking for a copy at mike@breakthr...

In the 146th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of Engage Movement, PT, DPT, SFMA Ray Gorman, will talk about the problems with the insurance-based model, the gyms and the EFT recurring model, digital management model for physical therapy, and The Retention Programming Model. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will di...

In the 145th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about NFL, cueing your convictions, and discuss a few things he learned from the podcast guests. (0:00) A summary of today’s podcast (0:30) NFL conclusion (1:20) Shout out to Patrick Mahomes @patrickmahomes (1:25) Shout out to Andy Reid (1:40) EP #144 - Dr. Nate Zinsser: The Confident Mind https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast...

In the 144th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Performance Psychologist, Direction of the Performance Program at West Point, and Author of The Confident Mind, Dr. Nate Zinsser. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!  In this chapter, you will discover: (1:00) Welcome to our special guest Performance Psychologist, Direction of the Performance Program...