The Strength Connection
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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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- The Forefront of AI in Fitness w/ Anton Marchanka · 53 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Anton Marchanka is Chief Executive Officer of Zing Coach, the AI coaching company headquartered in Munich with teams across Warsaw, Cyprus…
- Why Burnout is so common in 2026 w/ Dr. Manuel Astruc · 49 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Manuel Astruc is a Psychiatrist, serving as Medical Director of the Saratoga County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. He’s help…
- Hunger for MORE in LIfe w/ JD Tremblay · 53 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Only 3 people in the world have accomplished something JD Tremblay has done. JD Tremblay is an ultra-endurance athlete, founder of the Hungry…
- Optimizing HRV for Athletes and Everyone Else w/ Don Moxley · 57 minWelcome 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…
- The Daily Champion's Mind w/ Jim Afremow & Phil White · 57 minWelcome 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…
- To Succeed More, Do Less w/ Dr. Matt Delgado · 46 minWelcome 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…
- Don't Fall for the "Doing Fine" Trap w/ Ali Gilbert · 51 minWelcome 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…
- From Highland Games to Hardstyle Strength training w/ Mark Valenti · 55 minWelcome 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…
- How HYROX Became a Global Fitness Movement w/ Andrew Sugerman · 52 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Andrew Sugerman is the CEO of Centr, a global performance fitness brand and the Official Competition Equipment Partner for HYROX, the…
- Bridging Body and Mind: The Occupational Therapist's Approach to Strength w/ Mallory Reilly · 52 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Mallory Reilly is an Occupational Therapist and Strength Coach at Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness in New York City, blending the worlds of…
- Unlocking the Power of Your Unconscious Mind W/ Dr. Heidi Heron · 49 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Heidi Heron brings a rare blend of clinical psychology, coaching, neuroscience, and consciousness studies to conversations about how…
- 12 Months to Complete Transformation w/ Angie Lynsgo · 52 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Angie Lyngso the co-founder of Lyngso Fitness Academy, working with 1,000’s of women to not just drastically change their body image, but also…
- The House of Rise: Building Emotional Intelligence in Youth w/ Dr. Carla Caturia · 48 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Carla Caturia is an Elite Peak Performance Coach and creator of the RISE Model, helping high-achieving families move beyond the Success…
- How to Breakthrough Autopilot Self Criticism w/ Dr. Gregory Obert · 53 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Gregory T. Obert is a clinical psychologist and the founder of the Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute. For more than 15 years he has…
- Unlock your Breath training w/ Jason Campbell · 53 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Jason Campbell is a 7th degree black belt and co-founder of Zen Wellness, teaching meditation, eastern medicine, tai chi, qigong, sword and…
- Redefining "Natural" Health from Home w/ Marcus Fernandez · 43 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Marcus Fernandez has been at the forefront of homeopathic education for over three decades. As Principal of The Centre for Homeopathic…
- A Trainer for Life w/ Lee Boyce · 1 t 1 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Lee Boyce is a coach, speaker, author and internationally published writer with over 1200 publications in health and fitness from Toronto. In…
- Strength for All Body Types w/ Melody Schoenfeld · 49 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Melody Schoenfeld, MA, CSCS, has well over 28 years of personal training experience and was 2019's NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year. Melody…
- Reinforcement over Punishment is the KEY w/ Huggy McNiff · 45 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Huggy McNiff is Performance & Nutrition Coach with Trevor Kashey Nutrition, and one of the most impactful people I’ve ever worked with in my…
- Unlock Your Inner Coach w/ Tom Mitchell · 47 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. is a Performance Coach and founder of Winning Spirit Coach, helping business leaders, athletes, and high-level performers…
- 5 Elements of Anti-Aging w/ Carlos Cintron · 48 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Carlos Cintron is the Founder/CEO of RVRSBL, a science-driven brand reversing biological age and extending lifespan. In this episode, Carlos…
- The Iron Council part III w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias · 47 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! The Iron Council part III. I am rejoined by Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias in this roundtable talk on minimalism, strength as a…
- Training for Peace and Clarity over Validation w/ Paul Lynsgo · 52 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Paul Lynsgo is a seasoned mentor and author, known for his work in redefining fitness and success beyond traditional metrics. His insights…
- The Formula of Champions w/ Alberto Uncini Manganelli · 43 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Alberto Uncini Manganelli is a former VP of Adidas and author of the book The Formula of Formulas, where he interviewed 22 world champions…
- Jess Mather: Live Rehabited · 54 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Jess Mather is an internationally-recognized strength and rehab professional who helps others be in their bodies with less limitation, pain…
- Redefining STRENGTH w/ Cori Lefkowith · 50 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Cori Lefkowith is the founder of Redefining Strength, beginning as a brick and mortar gym in Costa Mesa, California, that has grown into a…
- Strive for M.O.R.E w/ Jan Raeder · 1 t 7 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Jan Raeder, known to many as the SelfCare Sensei, brings a rare depth to the conversation around strength, wellbeing, and what it really means…
- The Truth behind Pain-Free Performance w/ Dr. John Rusin · 53 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. John Rusin is a physical therapist, performance coach, and the author of Pain-Free Performance — a framework that bridges elite strength…
- The Silent Impact "Loneliness" is having on Health w/ Nick Jonsson · 55 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Nick Jonsson is a global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and mental health advocate redefining what it means to lead in the modern world…
- Connecting "Intentional Recovery" with Strength and Nutrition w/ Katie Hardie · 51 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Katie Hardie is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and performance practitioner who helps people reconnect with their bodies through a…
- Cynicism vs. Optimism in the Fitness Industry w/ The Iron Council · 51 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! The Iron Council is back! I am joined by Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias. In this conversation, we discuss the language of…
- 8 Lessons of 2025 · 18 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! In this reflection, I share the most significant lessons he learned throughout 2025, emphasizing the importance of loving the process…
- Creating Lasting Connection in Fitness w/ Kyle Flynn · 47 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Kyle Flynn is the owner and founder of The blueprint LA in Los Angeles. He’s been operating this gym for 10 years now. My friend Chris Holder…
- Spirituality for Skeptics w/ Nicole Spencer · 43 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Nicole Spencer is a former strength coach, founder of Authentic Conversion, and host of the podcast Spirituality for Skeptics. In this…
- Strength, Mobility, and Firefighting w/ Zar Horton · 51 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Today I am joined by Zar Horton, Master SFG within the community of Strongfirst. Zar has been teaching workshops in hardstyle strength…
- Building a Champion Mindset in any Arena W/ Megan Henry · 50 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Megan Henry is a mindset performance coach, SupraHuman performance coach, Former Team USA skeleton athlete, World Record holder and recent…
- Empowering the Modern Strength Coach w/ Hewitt Tomlin · 47 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! In this episode I am joined by Hewitt Tomlin, founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. Hewitt Tomlin shares his journey from being a college athlete to…
- The Iron Council w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind & Mark Subias · 49 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! I am joined in this episode by Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind and Mark Subias, AKA The Iron Council. We first came together in a roundtable…
- Strength, QiGong, and Spirituality for the Optimal Life w/ Dr. Chris Holder · 55 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Chris Holder is a renowned Strength and Conditioning coach, former Master RKC instructor, Doctor of Medical QiGong, and currently a…
- The Key to UNLOCKING the Addictive Brain: w/ Dr. Robb Kelly · 54 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Dr. Robb Kelly is a renowned Addiction expert, creating the Robb Kelly group, a Telehealth Neuroscience Coaching company with a 98% success…
- Redefining "STRENGTH" after 40 w/ Sylvia Takada · 1 t 2 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! Sylvia Takada is a SFG II, SFL Instructor in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Originally from Cairo, Egypt, Sylvia helps empower women 40+ to embrace…
- Revolutioning Health Data w/ Marco Benitez · 39 minWelcome to the Strength Connection! In episode 303, Marco Benitez shares his journey from a Taekwondo champion to a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur. The evolution of…
- Empowering the NEXT Generation w/ Thomas LaGrave Jr. · 49 minWelcome to the Strength Connection. In the 302nd episode, Tom LaGrave shares his transformative journey from a troubled adolescence marked by addiction to a fulfilling career…
- The Hidden Importance of EYE Health w/ Dr. Pam Theriot · 48 minWelcome 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…
- Ep 300: A milestone episode, 10 Lessons that Reshaped my Foundation of Strength · 32 minWelcome 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…
- Where to start in BIOHACKING w/ Troy Laing · 52 minWelcome 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…
- How to FLIP your mental script w/ Mitchell Osmond · 55 minWelcome 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…
- The Art of Coaching w/ Dan John · 53 minWelcome 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…
- The Path to Optimal Health and Vitality w/ Mike Salemi · 49 minWelcome 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…
- Primal Foundations w/ Tony Pascolla · 55 minWelcome to the Strength Connection. Tony Pascolla is a Physical Education teacher (Chicago,IL), strength coach, StrongFirst Kettlebell & Barbell Instructor, personal trainer, and…
