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Connecting with the top minds in strength to share stories, insights and experiences to help the world get stronger everyday!I'm Michael Kurkowski, strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor and everyday strength seeker for over 13 years. The world of strength is riddled with so much information and marketing that it can be downright impossible to know what is best for you. From reading, studying, and practicing over the years, I've found how impactful being strong is to everything we do in our lives. But the thing that helped me more than anything is connection.Connecting with others and hearing about their experiences, their stories in life has given me a better education and understanding of living a strong life than anything. After co-hosting the very popular Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, I created The Strength Connection to speak with the best of the best to help the audience live stronger, healthier and happier lives.Strength has different meanings for all of us, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. But being stronger and knowing how helps all of us. Enjoy the show!
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 243rd episode, Jim Laird, 25 year strength and conditioning legend joins me on the show.Jim Laird has been in the game since 1997, empowering clients from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals. From everyday individuals to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB, Jim helps clients unlock their potential. He's renowned for delivering exceptional outcomes efficiently, focusing on optimal health along with strength. With hi...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, I am joined by Yuri Elkaim, CEO of Healthpreneur and NY Times bestselling author who’s helped over 500,000 people better their health from his business, books, and personal story.Yuri’s life completely changed at 17 years old when he began losing all of his hair, and suffered immense fatigue that no doctor could figure out, till eventually finding his solution through health and nutritional practices.His story of self-exploration and...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!I’ve had some amazing conversations over the past few weeks, and in this episode I share my biggest takeaways on fitness, nutrition, movement, and technology from Aram Grigorian, Gray Cook, and Jason Moore.As well, one question has sparked a big breakthrough for me on how to fuel everyday with the energy and enthusiasm to do the simple, consistent things that produce the greatest results.
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!On the 240th episode, Jason Moore, founder of Spren Technology joins me on the show.From an early adopter of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in his coaching career to the creation of Spren, his work shows his dedication to making high-quality information about the body more accessible to more people. Through Spren, Jason is not just introducing new technology; he's on a mission to help consumers understand their health data and make meaningful connectio...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!This was another incredibly special episode. Gray Cook is the founder of the Functional Movement Systems, and one of the greatest minds in the world of strength, conditioning and rehabilitation.Gray has been a pioneer of connecting the clinical and fitness worlds together with the FMS systems, and personally, is one of the main reasons I became a coach.This conversation went in so many incredible directions, from the initial mission of the FMS a...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 238th episode, I am joined by Aram Grigorian, owner of 4 Weeks 2 The Beach Nutrition Coaching, Host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast and the Real Coaches Summit.Aram has a no bullshit, honest approach when it comes to helping clients. His raw, real talk about customer service, and the ways to have great communication in the coaching world is incredibly insightful, and something that has been diluted in the service world.Check out more from ...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast.This was a very special episode to record.Not only do I absolutely love talking with these guys, but it was the first in person round table podcast I’ve gotten to do.After the Mind the Gap workshop, instructed by Brett Jones, and hosted at DJ Wittekinds training gym, Queen City Kettlebell, I sat down with Brett, DJ, and Mark Subias to talk all aspects of strength.Sharing the details of Mind the Gap, our personal journeys of starting strength, and the...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest takeaways I had from some recent guest episodes, the first roundtable podcast episode that is coming out soon, and a big milestone came up this week in my life that changed how I live physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Get ready to run through a wall after hearing this woman.On the 235th episode, I am joined by Jaime Filer, coach, author, speaker, and Founder of Filer Fitness.Jaime’s energy is so infectious, and the amount of knowledge and wisdom she shares in this episode is incredible.Jaime dives into how she got into her coaching career, her time writing for major publications, and key steps to creating a system of success in health and life.Check out more from ...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 234th episode, my friend and colleague Artemis Scantalides comes back on the show after a couple very interesting and insightful years.Artemis has been a successful coach in the strength and conditioning industry for 14 years, but in 2021, decided it was time for her to step away, and enter a new chapter of life outside of coaching. Now, after this experience, she has come back, and in this episode, we dove into what made her want to step...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 233rd episode, Andrew Coates is back on the show to share his insights and wisdom into building a business and brand in the Fitness Industry. He is an international speaker and writer for major publications such as Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, Kabuki Strength, and Men’s Health. Along with this, he still trains full-time with clients and hosts the popular podcast Lift Free and Diet Hard.It’s been a bit since Andrew joined me, and since th...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 232nd episode, I’m joined by Steven Webster, founder and creator of ASENSEI, the groundbreaking technology in movement recognition that marries artificial intelligence with athletic insight.Steven is a hybrid of the movement and tech worlds, being a champion martial artist and 10-time national karate champion coach, as well as an engineer who worked with both Adobe and Microsoft in movement technology.His program ASENSEI is the first and leadi...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 231st episode, I recap the biggest takeaways from the previous interviews, as well as one question from an attendee at a recent presentation I gave that made me ponder the truth about coaching, mindset, and daily struggles we encounter.There is a big difference between being a person and a persona, and we can easily fall into one without knowing it.I go into all of it here on this special solo episode.
Welcome to the Strength Connection!In the 230th Episode, I connect with Nora Matthew, SF Elite Instructor, and founder/owner of Her Strength Studio.I’ve known of Nora for some time, but recently got to connect with her and see the incredible work she is doing for the woman in her studio, and had to have her join me on the show.From sprinting in college, going to the UK to teach, finding kettlebells and StrongFirst principles, Pregna-fit and coaching strength for prenatal and postnatal woman, ...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 229th Episode, I'm joined by Scott Allan, best selling author and transformation coach all the way from Kyoto, Japan.Scott has authored over 20 books published in 16 languages, and over 200,000 copies sold worldwide, he is on a mission to transform the human potential. As a former corporate business trainer in Japan, and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into the areas of confi...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 228th episode, I share 3 of the biggest takeaways from the most recent episodes on strength, discipline, learning, mining the gaps, and growth.Check it out now!
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 227th episode, I’m joined by an unbelievable woman. Nicki Hoffman, founder of the E.D.G.E High Performance Coaching came on the show to talk mindset, the difference in high performers, and what it takes to create the next level in personal growth.I’ve known Nicki for a while, but this was the first time I got to connect deeply on her journey, experiences, and knowledge on Neuroscience, mental resilience, and how to break through barriers holdi...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!On the 226th episode, I am joined by one of my favorite people to talk to, Tim Anderson.Tim has been a staple in strength and conditioning for years, creating the Original Strength Institute and certification, authored numerous books, and has been a regular guest on this show.Tim is back to chat about his latest book, A Simple Book of Strength, and how to access your strength in every facet of your life.The creative process of writing a book, how to ...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 225th episode, Paul McIlroy returns.The creator of the Amazing 12 and one of the most ingenious minds in the world of Strength and Conditioning, Paul is a lightning rod anytime you get a chance to hear him speak.Paul’s attention to detail, and going deep into the secrets of strength is incredible, and his personal practice and experiences are being presented in his first live even in over a decade, Master the KB press and Pillars of Power.In t...
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!On the 224th episode, I’m joined by the founders of the Inspire Change Collective, Enlifted Mindset coaches Eric and Jenny Patton.Eric and Jenny have lived an amazing life as personal development and relationship coaches. From their personal experiences in self-development, mindset and performance coaching, to taking to the road and living in a van traveling around the country for a year.In this conversation, they dove into what they learned both per...
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