The Strength Connection
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!
Episodes
263 episodes
Ep 263 Rob Tracz: Build Unstoppable Resilience
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 263rd episode, I connect with Rob Tracz, founder of Prime Performance Coaching.Rob has a unique system of blending physical, mental, and emot...
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Ep 262 Craig Marker: VO2 Max, Explosive Strength, and Longevity
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!One of my favorite guests ever to dive deep into training and protocols is back on the show with me in this episode.Craig Marker is a wealth of know...
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Ep 261 Matt Bush: How to Get Good Sleep
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Matt Bush, Founder of Next Level Neuro is back on the podcast.Matt joined me before to talk about his work with NLN, and helping co...
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Ep 260 Mary Beth Schrudder: One Day Coaching
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 260th episode, Mary Beth Schrudder joins me to talk about recovery, mindset, and overcoming addiction in life and personal growth.After decad...
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Ep 259 Michael Kurkowski: Resilience, Reduction, The Winter Phase
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!There've been a couple great insights and lessons I’ve learned in recent episodes from guests on the show, and in this solo episode, I broke down these lessons, why I found ...
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Ep 258 Eric Bach: The Keys to Lifelong Fitness
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!I’ve been a fan of Eric Bach’s work and the consistent, authentic message that he puts out on strength and conditioning, so I was really excited to share some time with him ...
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Ep 257 Ben Olliver: SupraHuman Fitness, Nutrition and Success
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, I am joined by Ben Olliver, Head Performance Instructor at SupraHuman Coaching.Ben is one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the ...
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Ep 256 Matt O'Neill: Happiness is a Choice
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Matt O’Neill is a happiness expert. What a crazy job and passion, but after studying and researching the work and success he has created in the world of happiness, I knew I ...
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Ep 255 Os Aponte: 3 years on Enter the Kettlebell
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!On the 255th episode, my good friend Osvaldo Aponte is back on the show for the 3rd time.Owner of IronCore Way, and StrongFirst Team Leader, Os is o...
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Ep 254 Vince Gabriele: The Evolution of Fitness
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Vince Gabriele is a 20+ year veteran coach, gym owner, global keynote speaker, and best selling author in the fitness industry.Vince is one of the m...
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Ep 253 Jaime Filer: Fitness, Mindset, and Psychedelics
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Jaime Filer is one of the most energetic and passionate coaches I’ve spoken to.She came on not too long ago on the podcast, speaking about the Inner...
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Ep 252 Shana Meyerson: YOGAthletica and the Power of Movement
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast.Shana Meyerson is an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and practitioner, and the founder of YOGAthletica.In 2002, Shana was one of the few instr...
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Ep 251 Tyler Wall: Becoming SupraHuman
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 251st episode, my friend and brother Tyler Wall comes back on the show.Tyler is one of the most insightful, knowledgeable, and caring coaches...
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Ep 250: 5 lessons of Podcasting, Strength, and Connection
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!250 episodes! It has been an incredible opportunity to connect with hundreds of amazing guests over the past years, with countless lessons and ...
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Ep 249 Dr. Michael Hartle: Kettlebell Strength & Anatomy
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Dr. Michael Hartle joins me again on the show in the 249th episode.Being a Master SFG instructor, Chiropractic physician and former nationally ranke...
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Ep 248 Roger Parks: Kettlebell Ballistics
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast.On the 248th episode, I am joined by Roger Parks, Kettlebell coach and founder of Iron Revival.Roger is a coach who dives deep, not resting on the s...
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Ep 247 Carrie Campbell: Level up your Standards!
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Carrie Campbell is truly one of my favorite people on the planet.Her energy, insight, and experience in the world of mindset and performance has tau...
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Ep 246 Joe Stauffacher: Everything Creates an Input!
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Joe Stauffacher is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and he joins me after a long time coming in the 246th episode.Joe’s commitment ...
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Ep 245 Dr. Kathy Dooley: Anatomy of Next Level Fitness
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 245th episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Dooley, rehabilitative Chiropractor, Co-Founder of Immaculate Dissection, lead instructor for NeuroKinetic Therapy, and Gross ...
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Ep 244 Matt Tack and Dr. Alfred Alessi: Living Full Fueled
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 244th episode, the boys from the Full Fueled Podcast, Matt Tack and Dr. Alfred Alessi joined me on the show.Matt and Alfred have a great dyna...
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Ep 243 Jim Laird: Train Smarter, Not Harder
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...
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Ep 242 Yuri Elkaim: Why you need to INVEST in your Health
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, boo...
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Ep 241 Why "Trust the Process?"
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 Grigo...
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