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The Strength Connection
Author: Michael Kurkowski
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Exploring Strength: Body, Mind and Spirit.
The Strength Connection goes beyond the gym to uncover the lessons, stories, and wisdom that build resilience and purpose in every area of life.
Join host Michael Kurkowski as he connects with world-class coaches, athletes, and leaders to reveal what true strength really means.
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Welcome to the Strength Connection! Don Moxley is the Founding creator and Chief Science Officer of Mode+Method, a company bringing HRV+ to market and leading the way on HRV research for health and longevity. In this episode, Don shares his extensive insights on heart rate variability (HRV), its evolution, and practical applications for athletes and individuals seeking peak performance. Discover how HRV can be a powerful tool for recovery, stress management, and optimizing training. Che...
Welcome to the Strength Connection! Jim Afremow, PhD, is a sport and performance psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and the bestselling author of The Champion’s Mind, The Champion’s Comeback, The Young Champion’s Mind, The Leader’s Mind, and The Creative’s Mind. His books have sold more than 225,000 copies in English editions domestically and have inspired athletes, coaches, and leaders across every field. Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer, the coauthor of The Leader's Mi...
Welcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Matt Delgado was handed an autoimmune diagnosis and three options: surgery, radiation, or medication for life. He picked a fourth option nobody in the room offered. He's not your typical chiropractor. He treats the body more like a plant than a car, restoring function so the body can restore health. He spent nearly a decade distilling that into his new book, Stepping Out of the Grave, out this January. In this episode, Dr. Matt Delgado shares ...
Welcome to the Strength Connection! Ali Gilbert, AKA the “Queen of Men’s Health”, is the founder of Silverback Coaching, and one the leaders and go to names in helping Men optimize their health, fitness, and lifestyle in their 40’s, 50’s, and beyond. In this episode, Ali shares her journey from Greenwich, CT to Golf fitness expert, to a leading expert in men's health, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches, blood work, and community in achieving optimal health. Discov...
Welcome to the Strength Connection! Mark Valenti is a StrongFirst Senior Instructor and the owner and head trainer at Blind Dog Gym in Vermilion, Ohio. He is a former nationally ranked professional Highland games athlete, five times national highlands game qualifier, former world record holder in the 25-pound sheaf toss, and a member of the 2008 World Team Champions. He is also a three times national strongman championship qualifier. In this episode, Mark shares his journey from strength ...



