Power Athlete Radio

If you’re tracking HRV but still don’t know when to push, pull back, or ignore the damn number altogether, this episode will change the way you look at your recovery data. Shownotes Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into training camp at 308 lbs & 8% body...

Joel Jamieson joins John Welbourn to break down what HRV can actually tell you about training readiness, recovery, and athletic performance. They dig into cardiovascular conditioning, strength, genetics, and the evolution of HRV technology, plus where AI and wearable data can help you make smarter training decisions and where the numbers can lead you astray. Shownotes Are you looking for a flexibl...

How much of what you know about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is actually true? ADCC World Champion and author, Robert Drysdale, joins John Welbourn to unpack BJJ’s history, challenge its biggest myths, and explore how competition, culture and commercialization shaped the sport. Shownotes Are you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and...

Can you out-train a cheat meal? How hard should you really be training? And what does it actually take to get lean? Resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, puts on the spot with a Q&A covering training, nutrition, recovery, youth sports and the shortcuts that don’t work. You want the results? You have to do the work. Shownotes Are you done trying to force your life to fit your tr...

ADCC is one of the toughest stages in grappling. You don’t show up ready because you trained hard for a few weeks. You earn it through months of smart training, hard rounds, strength, conditioning and knowing when to push and when to back the fuck off. Resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Sofiani, joins John to break down the road to ADCC and what goes into preparing an athlete for elite-le...

What happens when the hits follow you long after football ends? John Welbourn and Eben Britton dig into NFL head trauma, brain health, and the lasting impact of years spent colliding for a living. Shownotes Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John Welbourn's 10 year NF...

John Welbourn and Eben Britton trade NFL stories, unpack the injuries that shaped their careers, and reveal what it really takes to survive life in professional football. Two former NFL players, no filter, and plenty of stories from inside the league. Shownotes Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techni...

NFL veteran Robert Gallery joins John Welbourn to talk about his journey from an Iowa farm to the NFL and the mental health challenges that followed retirement. They dig into brain health and recovery, life after football, alternative treatments, and why community matters when rebuilding your identity beyond the game. Shownotes Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlet...

What are we actually preparing our kids for? Matt Beaudreau joins John Welbourn to challenge modern education, why competence builds confidence, and what parents need to take back. They dig into failure, responsibility, leadership, and raising capable, independent young adults ready to handle the real world. Shownotes Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untappe...

If your training isn't making you more athletic, what's it actually doing? John Welbourn and Certified Power Athlete Master Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explain the principles that turn strength into real-world performance and why most people have been asking the wrong questions all along. Shownotes Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Foll...

In this special Best of episode, we bring together the biggest conversations on brain health, neuroplasticity, concussion recovery, cognitive performance and longevity. Featuring insights from Dr. Sean O'Mara, Certified Power Athlete Coach Dr. Hunter Waldman and Dr. Tommy Wood, this episode explores how training, nutrition, movement and continuous learning shape a stronger, healthier brain. If...

John Welbourn sits down with physician, neuroscientist, and former athlete Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how neuroplasticity, strength training, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle shape brain health, cognitive performance, and healthy aging. They break down the science behind staying sharp, learning faster, recovering better, and building resilience for life. If you want to perform today without sacrific...

John Welbourn is joined by elite mental performance coach, Brian Cain to talk about the mindset behind consistent success. They dig into why discipline beats motivation, how small daily habits compound over time, and what separates people who keep moving forward from those who constantly start over. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building lasting performance, this conver...

Most people don't need a better program. They need a better target. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Ben Skutnik, joins John Welbourn to talk about why clear goals are the key to building strength, recovering from injury, and staying motivated when the work gets hard. From knee rehab and getting back to sprinting to balancing training with recovery, they break down what it takes to keep maki...

What does it really take to build an athlete who performs at a high level for decades instead of seasons? In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Tom Newman to explore the connection between strength, brain health, athletic performance, recovery, and longevity. They discuss why modern athlete development requires more than simply lifting heavier or training harder, and...

Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you'll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work? Dr. Kirk Parsley...

How healthy are you after 40? Most men assume declining energy, stubborn body fat, poor recovery, low testosterone, and fading athletic performance are simply part of getting older. Dr Kirk Parsley says otherwise as he joins John Welbourn to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many people are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to...

Most people assume they're healthy because they aren't sick. That's a dangerous assumption. Dr Kirk Parsley joins John Welbourn to break down the blood markers that reveal what's really happening beneath the surface, the five biomarkers everyone over 40 should monitor, and why being "within range" isn't the same as being healthy. The numbers don't lie, and they may...

You can squat 500 pounds. Bench your bodyweight for reps. Maybe you've spent years chasing strength and building muscle. But here's the question: Are you actually athletic? Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John Welbourn to break down the components of athleticism and why movement quality, coordination, and muscle mass all play critical roles in long-term performance and...

Fatherhood has a way of exposing every weakness a man tries to hide. Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik and resident Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani join John Welbourn for a raw conversation about parenting, masculinity, personal growth, and navigating life’s biggest transitions without losing your edge. From marriage and raising kids to identity shifts, sacrifice, and learning how to lead und...

What happened to discipline? John Welbourn sits down with resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani,k for a raw conversation about the movies, mindset, and life lessons that shaped an entire generation of hard men. From Bloodsport and Rocky to modern culture’s obsession with comfort, the guys break down why toughness isn’t built in motivational speeches, it’s built through suffering, consistency, and...

Sam Yo’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming one of Peloton’s most recognizable instructors, Sam walked away from life as a West End performer to spend years living as a Buddhist monk. In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Sam to explore the lessons he learned through mindfulness, discipline, meditation, and intentional living — and how those lessons sh...

This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. We're we’re opening the vault to bring you a handpicked compilation of the most effective muscle-building strategies ever featured on Power Athlete Radio, built on decades of real-world strength training and hypertrophy experience. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, an...

John Welbourn & Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ, (May 29–30, 2026) is designed to fix it. This is not a lecture. Not a boring seminar. It's a 2-day, hands-on training experience desi...

In Part 2, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent tackle male loneliness and the growing disconnect facing modern men. They explore what’s driving it, the real-world consequences, and how convenience and comfort are making things worse, especially for younger generations. More importantly, they discuss how men can rebuild connection, purpose, and brotherhood in a world that’s pulling them apart. Shownotes...