The Strength Connection
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.
Episodes
310 episodes
Spirituality for Skeptics w/ Nicole Spencer
Welcome 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 conversation, Nicole S...
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42:54
Strength, Mobility, and Firefighting w/ Zar Horton
Welcome 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 nationally and internationa...
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Building a Champion Mindset in any Arena W/ Megan Henry
Welcome to the Strength Connection!Megan Henry is a mindset performance coach, SupraHuman performance coach, Former Team USA skeleton athlete, World Record holder and recent IFBB pro athlete....
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49:35
Empowering the Modern Strength Coach w/ Hewitt Tomlin
Welcome 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 becoming ...
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The Iron Council w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind & Mark Subias
Welcome 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 discussion in April 20...
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Strength, QiGong, and Spirituality for the Optimal Life w/ Dr. Chris Holder
Welcome 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 teacher and leader in Christian Mysticism.
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The Key to UNLOCKING the Addictive Brain: w/ Dr. Robb Kelly
Welcome 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 rate,working with patients to improve the...
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Redefining "STRENGTH" after 40 w/ Sylvia Takada
Welcome 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 strength and health in the next stages o...
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Revolutioning Health Data w/ Marco Benitez
Welcome 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 wearable technology, the mi...
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Empowering the NEXT Generation w/ Thomas LaGrave Jr.
Welcome 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 dedicated to helping young people navigate...
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48:40
The Hidden Importance of EYE Health w/ Dr. Pam Theriot
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...
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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...
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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.Tro...
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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. ...
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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...
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53:27
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 jou...
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48:30
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.
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55:26
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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59:58
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 motivat...
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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 buildi...
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