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The Strength Connection

Michael Kurkowski

300 episodes

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. In this conversation, Dr. Pam Theriot discusses the importance of proactive eye health, the impact of digital devices on vision, and the role of nutrition in maintaining eye health. She emphasizes the need for regular eye exams, preventative measures, and daily habits that can enhance eye comfort and clarity. The discussion also covers the effects of blue light, the significance of long-distance gazing, and the evolution of LASIK surgery. Check ...

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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. In this conversation, Dr. Pam Theriot discusses the importance of proactive eye health, the impact of digital devices on vision, and the role of nutrition in maintaining eye health. She emphasizes the need for regular eye exams, preventative measures, and daily habits that can enhance eye comfort and clarity. The discussion also covers the effects of blue light, the significance of long-distance gazing, and the evolution of LASIK surgery. Check ...

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Episodes (20/300)

The Strength Connection

Ep 300: A milestone episode, 10 Lessons that Reshaped my Foundation of Strength

Welcome to the Strength Connection! A milestone episode of the Strength Connection Podcast. Number 300! I reflect on the journey of 300 episodes, sharing ten key lessons learned from guests and experiences. Thank you all for being a part of this awesome journey. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating 300 Episodes 01:21 The Journey of Curiosity and Connection 03:11 Mastery Through Ordinary Days 06:56 Staying Present in Routine 10:58 Flow State: The Natural Default 13:33 Change vs. Transfor...

4 days ago

31 minutes

The Strength Connection

Where to start in BIOHACKING w/ Troy Laing

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Troy Laing is the founder of Culture OC, a “biohacking social wellness club” helping those find their optimal health in mind, body, spirit and community. Troy shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming a leader in the biohacking and wellness community. He discusses the profound impact of physical movement on mental health, his transformative experience in the Himalayas, and the evolution of his practices in biohacking. Troy emphasizes the impor...

1 week ago

51 minutes

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How to FLIP your mental script w/ Mitchell Osmond

Welcome to The Strength Connection! Mitchell Osmond is founder of Dad Nation and a performance coach for men looking to maximize their relationships, health and vitality along with their high performing careers. Mitchell shares his personal journey of transformation from a place of burnout and disconnection to a life of purpose and fulfillment, the importance of community, accountability, and mindset in achieving personal growth. Mitchell introduces his frameworks, including...

2 weeks ago

55 minutes

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The Art of Coaching w/ Dan John

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Dan John, Legendary Coach and Author, joins me again on the podcast to go into his latest book, The Art of Coaching. In this engaging conversation, Coach Dan John shares insights from his extensive coaching career and how he began and ultimately completed The Art of Coaching. Emphasizing the importance of values, the relationship between goals and assessments, and the role of storytelling in coaching, Dan reflects on the writing process, the cha...

3 weeks ago

53 minutes

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The Path to Optimal Health and Vitality w/ Mike Salemi

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Mike Salemi is a men’s performance coach, creator of the Vital Man Collective, and host of The Path podcast. In this conversation, Mike Salemi shares his journey from a competitive athlete to a holistic coach focusing on men's vitality and strength. He discusses the importance of personal experiences in shaping his understanding of health, the significance of men's work, and the balance between discipline and play. The dialogue emphasizes the need for c...

2 months ago

48 minutes

The Strength Connection

Primal Foundations w/ Tony Pascolla

Welcome to the Strength Connection. Tony Pascolla is a Physical Education teacher (Chicago,IL), strength coach, StrongFirst Kettlebell & Barbell Instructor, personal trainer, and carnivore/fasting coach. He is also the host of the Primal Foundations Podcast, where he explores topics related to strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization (which I’ve had the privilege of being a guest on.) In this episode, Tony dives into early days of endurance training, what wrestling t...

2 months ago

55 minutes

The Strength Connection

The Science of Strength after 40 w/ Geoff Neupert

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 his Youtube channel, and dive deeper into them, specifically with staying healthy and stron...

2 months ago

54 minutes

The Strength Connection

The 5 Fundamentals of Optimal Health w/ Jim Laird

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 both clients and industry experts. In recent years, he has teamed up with Dr. Leland Stillman to combine fi...

3 months ago

50 minutes

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Strength, Body Image, and Empathy w/ James Cappola

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: @james_cappola

3 months ago

46 minutes

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Win Your Next Hour w/ Danny Lehr

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, Danny has built a multimillion-dollar business, coached elite athletes and high performers, and ...

3 months ago

59 minutes

The Strength Connection

How to Live in Total Abundance w/ Frank Parisi

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 growing up in the streets of New York City, he continues to offer private, nationwide...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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Ep 288: Built to Last w/ David Amerland

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 intentional living. Check out more of David’s work at: https://davidamerland.com/

4 months ago

53 minutes

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Ep 287: Hula Hoops, Boating and Mindset w/ Amy Guerrier

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: absoboatelyfabulous YT: https://www.youtube.com/@absoboatlyfabulous

4 months ago

52 minutes

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Ep 286: Dear Coach w/ Dr. Sara Erdner

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 told your coach but, for whatever reason, never did? Athletes responded to this question via...

4 months ago

55 minutes

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Ep 285: An Invincible Mindset w/ Howard Falco

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, NCAA Football. Over the last twenty years, his insights on the power of the mind have pro...

5 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 284: Breaking through Addiction w/ Zara Gemilyan

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 episode. Check out more from Zara at: https://westvalleydetox.com/about/ IG: https://www.ins...

5 months ago

46 minutes

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Ep 283: Creating Massive Clarity in Your Vision w/ Carrie Campbell

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 she ever has before. Every time I speak with Carrie, I feel like I could run through a wall...

6 months ago

49 minutes

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Ep 282 Aleks Salkin: The Insider's Guide to Kettlebell Complexes

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 talking all matters of strength and conditioning. Check out more from Aleks at: https://a...

6 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Ep 281 Brian Hite: Flow under Fire

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 pressure to unlock clarity and achieve extraordinary results. Brian’s career includes over 100 film and televisi...

6 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 280 Jeremy Strawn: Confident vs. Comfortable

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 out more from Jeremy at: ralstoncreekcf.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach.jer...

7 months ago

56 minutes