Stronger with Don Saladino

What can everyday fitness enthusiasts learn from the world of elite powerlifting? Quite a lot. Don Saladino sits down with world-record powerlifter and strength coach Chris Duffin to break down the fundamentals of strength training, from exercise selection and progressive overload to technique, effort, intensity, recovery, and long-term consistency. Chris explains why getting stronger can improve your ability to handle more work, why people often overcomplicate their training, and why learning how hard you can actually work is a skill. They also talk about training for longevity, recognizing when your body needs recovery, and why the best measure of a successful fitness program isn't always the weight on the bar or the number on the scale. For Chris, strength training should ultimately make you feel better, more capable, and more resilient in everyday life. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/stronger - with MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. With plans starting at $10 a month, billed annually, you get unlimited access to over 200+ classes taught by the world’s best business leaders, writers, chefs, and more. ----------------------------- Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don brings on longtime challenger and life coach Eileen Healey for a Coaching Moments episode of Stronger. Eileen, who got into shape in her 60s, shares her journey of starting late, overcoming knee replacement surgery, and shifting her mindset around fitness and nutrition. Don and Eileen discuss why it is never too old to start strength training, how micro-momentum builds lasting habits, the impact of eliminating alcohol on sleep quality and inflammation, and how to stay consistent without chasing burnout. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Stronger, Don sits down with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a cannabis medicine expert at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School instructor, and author of Aging Well with Cannabis. Dr. Grinspoon breaks down how cannabis interacts with the body's natural endocannabinoid system, the key differences between THC and CBD, and what the latest science reveals about its medical applications. Tune in as Don and Dr. Grinspoon discuss safe dosing strategies, the truth about cannabis for sleep and pain management, why it is widely considered a safer alternative to alcohol, and how to approach medical cannabis as a potential tool for health optimization. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with registered dietitian and heart health specialist Michelle Routhenstein to break down the complexities of cardiovascular wellness. Michelle shares vital insights on why a clean diet alone doesn't guarantee a healthy heart, the importance of routine blood work, and how underlying factors like inflammation and genetics play a major role in heart disease. Tune in to this important episode of Stronger as Don and Michelle discuss actionable steps to manage blood pressure, navigate nutrition sustainably without extreme dieting, and why even dedicated athletes need to prioritize proactive cardiovascular testing. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Navy SEAL commander, leadership expert, and bestselling author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, Rich Diviney joins Don for this episode of Stronger. Rich shares hard-earned lessons from his 21 years in the SEAL teams, the reality of navigating high-stress environments, and how true humility acts as a superpower in both elite military operations and everyday life. Tune in as Don and Rich dive deep into the differences between confidence and arrogance, the importance of mental resilience, and how building the right team can anchor you through life's biggest uncertainties. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/stronger - with MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. With plans starting at $10 a month, billed annually, you get unlimited access to over 200+ classes taught by the world’s best business leaders, writers, chefs, and more. ----------------------------- Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices