Weird and Strong

This is an episode that I was looking forward to so much after meeting Nate the previous year here in Fargo and immediately remarked that he is someone who has been on an amazing journey as both a coach and person. In this episode we explore his journey from studying in Bulgaria, adventuring working in europe, to transitioning working for FEMA in the US to becoming a coach and delivering his progr...

Bill Matthews is an incredible example of a man who not only talks the talk, he walks the talk. Bill combines his experience in recovery, as an athlete, and as a husband, father, into his powerful practice as a coach. On this episode Bill shares the stories of what it was like to shift his perspectives in many areas of his life and to continually move forward through curiosity and discipline. I ha...

On this episode of the Weird and Strong podcast, I'm feeling very grateful to have the incredible Jaymes O'Phereon on the podcast. When I first met with him a couple of years ago we chatted for what seemed like a few minutes not realizing that over an hour had passed. This episode carries forward the fun that we have each time that we are able to talk, and I loved this opportunity to talk...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Matt Shiver, a Doctor of Physical Therapy turned online coach. We chat about the path he took in making that shift and how that's help shape who he is today as a coach. This was such a fun conversation to have, and you can tell immediately by how much we were laughing throughout the conversation. When you want to learn more about what Dr. Matt provides, fin...

Matt is an incredible man who I was so pleased to have met and record this episode of the podcast. He is a coach that focuses on helping people recover from their addiction to alcohol using incredibly powerful tools to help get to the root of people's addictions. In this episode, Matt shares his journey to recovery and what that's looked like for him along the way! Connect With Matt! Insta...

This episode was an incredibly eye-opening experience for me in just how deeply our guest, Nico, has delved into so many topics. It has been an incredible experience getting to know him over the past year knowing that he has an incredible ability to listen and drop deep wisdom when needed. He is also a killer player at Settlers of Catan! Nico is an exhilarating combination of lifelong athlete, ent...

Mike Schwartz, a jack of many trades from being an athlete, a coach, a musician, and one of the best podcasters around. Today we get to dive into Mike's unique background growing up in rural Canada to travelling the world in his many roles. Mike is passionate about using music to heal and to help others monetize their message. Be on the look for his new album and corresponding world tour &ldqu...

Welcome to another episode of Weird and Strong! In today's episode, we have the incredible Jeff Lester as our guest. Jeff shares their powerful journey of self-discovery, personal revolution, and the transformative power of yoga and meditation. From overcoming body image struggles to finding a deeper connection with themselves, Jeff's story is filled with inspiration and insights for all o...

Joining us today is the incredible Aaron Adams a Strength Coach and Co-Founder of Deep Athletics. In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of experiences and emotions, exploring the intricate relationship between physical sensations and our awareness of the body. Join us as we delve into the parallels between sports and life, unravel the complexities of anxiety, and analyze the various types o...

Today's episode features a special guest, Chris Marhefka. We get to talk about his journey into being the man that he is today. All of the lessons he learned and continues to practice. It was truly a joy to be able to speak with him again and listen to his story as it continues to unfold. Chris is truly a master coach and retreat facilitator. I had the pleasure of taking part in one of his ret...

Simple question, how weird can a conversation get between Mark England and myself? Pretty weird since we talk a diverse range of topics from Glenn Frye, DB Cooper, Words, Stories, How to approach work, Education, Finding your passions, and Mastery of Craft. If you know Mark England, the Head Coach of the Enlifted Method, this will be an even more interesting episode since we dive into areas he has...

We get to dive deep with the powerful and heart-centered man that is Danny Rios. I had the extreme pleasure of meeting him back in December and he guided me through my first real plant ceremony and it was such a powerful experience. Having this conversation months later to hear his journey towards the role that he fulfills for people now was a fantastic experience while we recorded, and I know tha...

This was such a special time chatting with my brother Tyler back in January where we explore what makes Tyler such a wonderfully heart-centered man that is out there doing amazing work with his clients, his family and the men he works with. In this episode we chat about strange physical rituals in training, to changes in approaches to training/coaching, and the healing journey that he has embarked...

What happens when you get two nerds on a podcast to talk about weird things? You get a dose of Star Wars quotes, stories about wacky travel hijinks, and a few life lessons along the way. Erick Roder is an absolute gem of a human being and I'm so glad to bring this long-overdue episode forward to talk about his experiences and the amazing company that he is building, which also means I can'...

This is an episode I nearly didn't publish out of respect for my dear friend David who was amazing enough to jump on and record with me in the earliest days of getting started. Throughout the podcast I stuck in my comfortable pattern of the gender binary and refer to David as he/him even though David is non-binary and goes by they/them. I reached out, apologized and they agreed that this was a...

Scarlett Stanhope aka The Biz Hippie joins us today in this long-overdue podcast recording! She tells us all about her hippie lifestyle that scales from me making my own natural products (and only washing my hair once a month) to traveling the world to attend retreats and do plant ceremonies in the jungle.   If you would like to learn more about all of the amazing things that Scarlett brings...

Connect with Bryan! Instagram: @being_bryan_raymond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.raymond.7/ Email: Bryan.blessedbe@gmail.com Bryan is passionate about supporting others seeking to live beyond their condition, diagnosis, or injury. Diagnosed at 23 yrs old with Rheumatoid arthritis, He spent most of his life living in severe, debilitating physical and emotional pain. For over 20 years he...

Instagram: @gunnarregan and @animuscoach https://www.animuscoach.com I am beyond excited to have this phenomenal human, Gunnar Regan on the show today. We were able to bond at a recent Gunnar about many things, including that we're both from the frozen tundra of the Northern Midwest. Gunnar is a coach who focuses on mental and physical training for people ready to make changes from their...

Instagram: @icehousefit and @skmozingo Website: https://icehousefit.com Sara Mozingo is an extremely special person in my life and I am beyond excited to have her on the podcast this week. We talk about her background and how she's used tools like visioncasting from an early age to get solid with what she wants and to pursue those solid visions. Support the Podcast! Buy Me A Coffee:  http...

April is a fantastic coach that I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with in the Enlifted community as I underwent my certifications. She brings an amazing amount of energy to self-development, coaching, and goal setting. We chat about some of the things that make her Weird and Strong, and how she got to where she is today and some of the amazingly rad ideas that she has for the future...

Welcome to our first episode, I am your host Jeremy Gruensteiner and I'm jazzed to bring you the amazing people that I know from around the world to show us the unconventionally strong ways that they live their lives. In this short episode, I introduce myself, a little bit about my story and what you can expect from this show in the very near future. Support the Podcast! Buy Me A Coffee: ...