Podcast appearances and mentions of michael kurkowski

Send us a textWhat if the key to lasting fitness success isn't found in the latest workout trend, but in understanding your identity? In this episode, Michael Kurkowski—strength coach with 15 years of experience and host of The Strength Connection podcast—shares powerful insights into the psychology behind sustainable progress. After a hip injury as a teenager led him down a path of rehabilitation and movement quality, Michael discovered the transformative power of proper assessment and mindset work. He explains how the pandemic revealed a widespread struggle with autonomy in training and how true change stems not just from tactics, but from a deep belief in one's ability to grow. Through stories of elite athletes, the power of fundamentals, and his own evolution from structured training to earned autonomy, Michael offers practical wisdom for coaches and everyday fitness enthusiasts alike. This conversation dives deep into building confidence through mastery, creating habits that stick, and connecting physical strength to every other part of life.Connect with Michael: The ONE Day Strength Challenge5 Minute Mindsetwww.mystrengthconnection.com @michael_strengthconnectionStrength Connection Podcast (Apple)Strength Connection Podcast (Spotify) Support the showPRIMAL FOUNDATIONS PODCAST-Instagram: @Tony_PrimalFoundationsWebsite: Primalfoundations.com The Strength Kollective: Download Kettlebell Programs (Click Here)Book a free 30 minutes consultation (Click Here)

Send us a textOur latest podcast episode explores the vital connection between mindset and success in fitness. We discuss the journey of our guest, Michael Kirkowski, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'why' behind fitness goals and overcoming misconceptions in strength training.• Mindset shapes our approach to fitness and personal growth • Importance of self-accountability and connecting mental and physical strength • New Year's resolutions as an opportunity for self-improvement • The significance of understanding the deeper motivations behind fitness goals • Common misconceptions about linear progress in strength training • Emphasis on incremental improvements and celebrating small victories • Encouragement to engage deeply and learn from every experiencehttp://www.mystrengthconnection.com/Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------P.S. If you're not already a part of the The Mindset Cafe Community Page I would love to have you be a part of the community, and spread your amazing knowledge. The page is to connect and network with other like minded people networking and furthering each other on our journeys!https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/

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 them important, and how to implement them and use them in pursuit of strength.Stress Resilence over Stress ReductionThe Winter Phase

About Michael Kurkowski I'm truly grateful to be able to do what I do everyday! After being an active athlete for most of my life, I found a passion for the health and fitness world early on. When I was 23 years old, I had a personal trainer, who taught me about functional movement training, and he asked if I was ever interested in pursuing a career in fitness. This started my journey of 15 years from personal training, to managing a team of 15 coaches, then building a studio with a great friend, to pivoting during Covid and creating multiple online training businesses and two podcasts. http://www.mystrengthconnection.com/ https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1663100640545x590806995957614100 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPISQFKk7HHIwVyyeWCwE9g ------------------------------------------------------ About Austin Holmes This is Austin Holmes, President of Publicity For Good and CEO of Signal Raptor. Formerly served in Naval Special Operations as an EOD Team Leader at Mobile Unit Three. A graduate of UCF, passionate about entrepreneurship and freedom. I am currently leading the development of the PR software behind Project Raptor, Signal Raptor. https://www.signalraptor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaustinholmes/ ------------------------------------------------------- About Steve Rice My business partner John Lamy and I are co-authors of the forthcoming book 'The Globally Conscious Leader', which is a practical and pragmatic approach to embedding globally conscious business practices and a culture of excellence and constant improvement into any organization. https://thegloballyconsciousleader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazierrice/ ------------------------------------------------------ When It Worked Podcast https://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast

In the 218th Episode of the Strength Connection Podcast, I share my personal feelings in closing out 2023 and entering the New Year.I had some goals I was aiming at for 2023 that didn't come to fruition, which put me into a state of self-criticism and judgment for the last couple of weeks of the year.It wasn't till I went back to a specific practice that helped we get out of this state of mind, and into a better form of serenity.Check it out!

Jonathan and Michael Kurkowski from The Strength Connection podcast discuss 20 mindset shifts that need to happen if you're going to become The Obvious Choice. Beating computers with strategic human inefficiency Professionalism is a lie that needs to die The difference between overthinking and thinking things through Be sure to check out The Strength Connection podcast. -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Jonathan and Michael Kurkowski from The Strength Connection podcast discuss 8 mindset shifts that need to happen if you're going to become The Obvious Choice. Why we are all amateurs, and why some excel while others flail Irrational passions and why authenticity isn't enough on its own Avoiding being an accidental entertainer instead of a coach Be sure to check out  The Strength Connection podcast.  -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

In the 211th episode of the Strength Connection, I speak with you directly in a special solo chat on recent updates on the podcast.Talking about the Unveiling Strength Seminar, the Harmony of body, mind and spirit in total strength, and the main quality we all want more of: Self-Confidence.To check out more, make sure to subscribe here for all new content available every week!To check out the Unveiling Strength Seminar, click on the Register button below to grap a copy now!https://forms.gle/aas2dpmZjnNFBUYc7

It's been quite an educational ride for me the past months on the podcast, with some incredible insights of wisdom shared from guests. In this episode I unpacked a few of these insights and how they've impacted me immediately upon learning them. Check it out here and on Youtube!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-connection/id1588270298?i=1000636496029#strengthconnection #strengthunveiled #EmbraceYourJourney #primalmanpathway #mindsetmatters #strength #fitnesspodcast  #podcasts #podcast

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by my ol' pal and fellow caster of pods, Michael Kurkowski, of the Strength Connection Podcast. In this action-packed episode Mike and I talk about: "being vs. doing", and why even legends like Jackie Chan focused more on striving "to be" by doing as opposed to obsessing over labels Optimal vs. Practical - and how to avoid driving yourself crazy by chasing perfection How to put your training in the right lane Snatches as moving meditation Much, much more Tune in, chill out, and enjoy. And check out Mike's new snatch challenge - 100% free to Hammer Cast listeners! All you have to do is type HAMMERCAST into the Coupon Code section and BAM! You're hooked up.  https://www.mystrengthconnection.com/offers/y7mszrgi/checkout  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

In the 200th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the 12 best lessons of strength he has IMPLEMENTED and LEARNED after 200 episodes!In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) Welcome to the 200th episode!(1:20) Thank you to every guest!(1:40) What happens before and after each episode?(2:20) 12 Lessons of Strength(3:40) I love stories(4:30) Learning from other people's stories, successes and mistakes(6:00) Most of my guests have been referred by other guests(6:20) Lesson #1 - Be a connector(6:30) “The best way to add more into your life, is to give it as freely as possible.”  - Michael Kurkowski (7:10) Lesson #2 - Build the skill of strength (Listen to the interview with Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/9274012 (8:20) The light bar analogy(8:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (9:50) Why you should put as much effort in low weights, as you do when lifting heavy(10:05) "It's very easy to give your best effort when you're faced with a big challenge. But when the bar is half the load, it's when you're really building the skill.” - Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(10:50) The Highway of Strength analogy(11:30) Lesson #3 - Iron Cardio (Listen to the interview with Brett Jones @brettjonessfg) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/11445765 (11:40) Iron Cardio is the book that taught me Intuition and Structure(11:50) Recovery from cancer(13:10) Lesson #4 - A GPS system for your goals (Listen to the interview with Luka Hocevar@lukahocevar) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/11799172 (13:50) Do a time audit(15.20) Lesson #5 - Create your own affirmations (Listen to the interview with Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13359372 (17:00) From theory to practice(17:10) The higher self and the sacred self(18:05) The most practical application for mental strength(18:20) Lesson #6 - "Let's see" (Listen to the interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12245098 (18:20) “The Confident Mind” book https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (20:00) Lesson #7 - "Be Naked" (Listen to the interview with Tim Anderson @original_strength) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12716908 (20:00) “Be Naked” book https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson-ebook/dp/B0BYJSV3LD (20:40) Physically, mentally, and spiritually strong. Tim Anderson embodies The Strength Connection (21:15) “We're made to be breathed, not to breathe” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(21:50) Every time I exhale I think "This is an opportunity to let go"(22:30) Lesson #8 - How to build something from scratch (Listen to the interview with Blake Kassel @bl

In the 197th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about 2 years since The Strength Connection started, the best definition of wisdom I've ever heard, from dance to pilates to yoga, wise up, the power of reading a book for the 2nd time, clean your environment, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) 2 years since The Strength Connection started(1:50) The best definition of wisdom I've ever heard(2:00) Listen to the episode with Anna Clark @theannaclark https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13440926 (2:50) From dance to pilates to yoga(3:30) Aim up and level up your strength(3:50) Dance is flow and creativity(4:10) NeXa Studios https://www.nexastudios.nyc/ (4:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (5:55) The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program/dp/B0B8R6Y3KC (6:05) Tamers of the Lost Arc by Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin https://www.amazon.com/Tamers-Lost-Arc-Kickstarting-Kettlebell/dp/B0C9KMYDD6 (6:20) The 2nd half of ballistic work(7:20) “Wisdom is repeating the same lesson you need over and over till it finally sticks.” - The Strength Connection(8:00) Wise up(8:30) “Repetition is a huge part of mastery.” - Michael Kurkowski(9:40) The power of reading a book for the 2nd time(9:50) Listen to episode #189 - Michael Kurkowski: My Top 5 Short Life-Changing Books https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13310417 (9:55) Mindset Matters Most by Brian Grasso https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Matters-Most-LIMITATIONS-SELF-DOUBT-ebook/dp/B01E2NUS0W (10:40) “Success and happiness are not about learning how to be successful and happy. They're about releasing from all the reasons you're not.” - Brian Grasso(11:40) Why doing hardstyle Kettlebell training and barbell training(12:10) Clean your environment(12:40) Before you add things, see what you can remove that is not serving you anymore(13:30) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 195th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about Productive Unplug, Combining Kettlebell training with Pilates and Yoga, the power of words and stories, what the heck is mindset, and the story of Linda.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) A story I thought I'd share with you while I was running(1:20) Listen to the interview with Todd Durkin @todddurkin(2:30) “If you want more green machine, then you need to take more mellow yellow time and more blue sky time.” - Todd Durkin @todddurkin(3:00) Productive Unplug(3:40) Shout out to Ana Clark(3:50) Combining Kettlebell training with Pilates and Yoga(4:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:00) Shout out to Mark England(6:10) The power of words and stories(6:40) What the heck is mindset?(7:40) The story of Linda(8:20) Linda suffered from a very severe stroke(8:50) Linda wanted to increase mobility(9:20) Linda wanted to get up out of a chair without any assistance(10:00) One day, Linda got up and did 8 reps in a row!(10:40) Linda was always early (11:10) I am here!(11:50) She knew that she had to show up for herself(13:05) “The ones that succeed, they show up.” - Michael Kurkowski (13:20) “Wisdom is learning the same lesson over and over again until it finally sticks.” - The Strength Connection(14:50) Learn from Linda. Show Up!(15:15) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 193rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the Unplug Challenge, how to create personal affirmations, baseball and the Yankees, Andy Pettitte, and what makes a great baseball pitcher.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:20) The Unplug Challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 (1:50) Shout out to the Savage and the Sage, Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet(3:00) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser(3:00) The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (3:30) How to create personal affirmations(4:20) Listen to Megan's interview https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13359372 (4:40) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:00) Shout out to Todd Durkin @todddurkin(6:50) Michael loves Baseball and the Yankees(7:10) Andy Pettitte. The greatest pitcher that nobody talks about in the conversation of greatest pitchers.(8:20) In baseball there's a tiny margin of error, especially for pitchers(9:00) Mindset and letting go of your ego(9:15) When you can get guys out when you don't have your best stuff, that's when you know that you're a major league pitcher. - Andy Pettitte(10:00) What makes you a great Baseball pitcher?(10:30) Copy this philosophy for strength(11:10) Most of the days are 5/10 days, make the best out of them(11:40) What is the Unplug Challenge?(13:00) “Just be and see what comes out of it.” Michael Kurkowski (14:00) Optimal vs Practical, shout out to Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(14:30) Build sustainable strength(15:50) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 191st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the easy day life, resilience and mental strength, the power of sharing your story, what vulnerability truly means, and the highway of strength analogy.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:30) Remembering the interview with Anthony Flores @anthony.w.flores https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13326026 (2:20) Living the easy day life(2:40) Anthony was 350 lbs(3:10) “The universe has a way of throwing interesting obstacles at us when we're doing really well” - Michael Kurkowski (3:30) The day Anthony discovered he had testicular cancer(4:00) Resilience and mental strength(4:30) The power of sharing your own personal story(5:30) Inspiring other people with your story(5:50) What does vulnerability mean to you(6:10) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (7:40) Vulnerability as a coach(8:20) Share your story, for an “easy day life”(8:50) The Highway of Strength analogy(9:40) Intuitive training(10:30) “The best way to add more good things into your life is the process of elimination” - Michael Kurkowski (11:00) The problem of the all-or-nothing approach(12:40) Similarities between successful programs: 1) Emotional regulation 2) Trust their own word 3) They know their no negotiables(14:00) The sustainability of success(15:20) Know your no negotiables(17:00) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 190th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Mindset, Sleep, and Nutrition Coach. Anthony Flores will talk about how “the easy day life” was born, how to shift to gratitude, how did Anthony go from 350 lbs to 195 lbs, how you might be sabotaging yourself, and how did Anthony mange to beat testicular cancer and even become a dad after that. Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) Introducing our special guest, Mindset, Sleep, and Nutrition Coach. Anthony Flores @anthony.w.flores(2:10) What is the easy day life?(3:10) How to shift to gratitude(4:00) Anthony started being over 350 lbs(4:30) What motivated Anthony to improve his life and his health?(5:00) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:20) Feeling like a loser(6:50) Flight of stairs(7:50) I deserve to feel healthy(9:00) The worst 9 minutes of my life(10:20) I couldn't breathe after 14 stairs(12:00) How “The easy day mentality” was born(14:20) “Problems are complicated but solutions are very simple.” - Michael Kurkowski (15:00) “When the pain of staying where you are becomes more painful than the pain of change, that's when real change occurs.” - Michael Kurkowski (16:20) You purposely want to sabotage yourself(17:00) Embracing the hard reality(19:20) Did Anthony start to see results right away?(20:40) My name is Anthony(22:20) You see it in everything when you see the change(23:50) “Do whatever it takes to feel triumphant every day.” - Anthony Flores @anthony.w.flores(25:50) Don't have an all-or-nothing mentality(26:30) I went from 350 lbs to 195 lbs. Then the doctor told me that I had testicular cancer(27:20) The day I discovered I had testicular cancer(31:10) I stopped believing in God after that(33:00) Flex your courage muscle in your worst times(36:20) I want my life back(37:00) I'm going to be a cancer champion(37:30) Give yourself permission to win(39:00) I dominated obesity and I dominated cancer(39:00) The day I became a dad after dominating testicular cancer (42:30) It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Bike-Journey/dp/1565114493 (49:30) Sharing my story(50:30) Thank you Lance Armstrong @lancearmstrong (54:20) Where to find more about Anthony Flores @anthony.w.flores https://www.instagram.com/anthony.w.flores/ (55:00) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 189th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about wearing multiple hats, the difference between an amateur and a pro, growth comes through pain, and Mike's Top 5 Short Life-Changing Books.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:10) 5 Books wanted to talk about (1:40) Remembering the interview with Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(3:30) “The minimum effective dose might still be a lot. In fact, it probably is, at least at the beginning.” - Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(3:50) Shout out to Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(4:50) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:20) Shout out to Todd Durkin @todddurkin(7:00) Shout out to Tony Dungy @TonyDungy (facebook) https://www.facebook.com/TonyDungy/ (7:40) Wearing multiple hats(9:00) “Pick a lane and stay there.”(10:50) Book #1: Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Pro-Inner-Power-Create/dp/1936891034 (11:40) The difference between an amateur and a pro(12:30) Each day, the professional understands he will wake up facing the same demons, the same resistance, the same self-sabotage, the same tendencies to shadow activities and amateurism that he has always faced. The difference is now he will not yield to those temptations, he will have mastered them, and he will continue to master them. (13:00) “The things that create resistance on us, they don't ever fully go away.” - Turning Pro (book)(13:50) Book #2: The Giver by Lois Lowry https://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/0544336267 (15:40) Book #3: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X (17:30) Growth comes through pain(18:40) Book #4: Mindset Matters Most by Brian J. Grasso https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Matters-Most-LIMITATIONS-SELF-DOUBT-ebook/dp/B01E2NUS0W (20:00) “You don't have to know what you're capable of, you just have to know you're fully capable” - Brian Grasso(20:10) Book #5: IRON JOURNEYS by Zach Even-Esh @zevenesh https://www.amazon.com/IRON-JOURNEYS-POWERFUL-LESSONS-POTENTIAL/dp/B0C91CBJ4N (21:40) Just do it(23:00) Join the Strength Connection facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 187th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the concept of “aiming up,” seeking meaning and purpose, being both the savage and the sage, why you should include “because” in your affirmations, the story of Mike's “fog” Tattoo, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:45) Remembering “Coming Home To Myself” (Interview with Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13249258 (1:20) Kettlebell Catalyst by Colleen Conlon https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Catalyst-exercise-strength-confidence/dp/B0B6H2VHBQ (3:00) When someone is “aiming up”(3:30) Seeking meaning and purpose(4:00) Overcoming obstacles(4:20) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (7:15) I am both the savage and the sage(7:45) Talking about affirmations(9:00) Why you should include “because” in your affirmations(9:45) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser, author of The Confident Mind(10:40) The story of my “fog” Tattoo(11:20) Prayer and revelation(12:30) “You can't force the sun to come up faster. It needs to come up on his own time.” - Michael Kurkowski(14:00) Eliminating desire(15:00) “If it's not clear ahead of you, that's fine. Just take another step forward.” - Michael Kurkowski(16:30) Thank you for listening!(17:00) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 186th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, author of Kettlebell Catalyst, Colleen Conlon will talk about Colleen's early fascination for magic, the problem of being a “boundary queen,” always falling asleep at church, and what is a “Manifesting Generator” and “Splenic Authority?”Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Mike introducing our special guest, author of Kettlebell Catalyst, Colleen Conlon@iamcolleenconlon(2:00) Remembering Colleen's last interview https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/11287174 (2:45) Show that you're aiming up in life(3:10) Trying to find out more about life(3:40) Find yourself(4:10) Colleen's fight with her dad made her realize she should discover more about herself(6:00) “The recipe for feeling amazing is doing the simple little things. But you have to find the desire to dedicate time to them to make a big impact on yourself.” - Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon(6:20) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (8:20) “The key that we're all looking for is to be consistently good, not occasionally great.” - The Strength Connection(9:50) Fascination for magic(10:10) Being always a “good girl”(11:40) Burn out. You have been a “boundary queen” for a while (12:50) “You get one life, and you can either live your life for other people, or yourself.” - Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon(13:20) Always falling asleep at church(14:00) Colleen's husband found God on his own(14:10) Exploring tarot cards for the first time(15:00) The journey of self-exploration is such personal(15:30) “Everybody gets two lives. The second one starts when you realize you only have one.” - Old proverb(16:10) God reveals himself in a million different ways(16:50) The power of saying no(18:00) “Life feels so much better being able to say no when you're not worried about pleasing people” - Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon(19:40) I have the most incredible clients(21:00) COVID weight is back?(22:45) I am the one who runs my show(24:00) You are your biggest priority(26:30) Coming home to myself(26:40) Being a fortune teller for Halloween(28:30) How Colleen's relationships have changed since being more tuned with herself(30:20) What is a “Manifesting Generator” and “Splenic Authority?”(32:10) “Just because something's the right call for you doesn't mean it's easy.” - Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon(33:20) Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh(33:30) Shout out to Dr. Chris Holder @drholder(34:00) The body is a crazy place to live(34:45) Shadow self(36:00) The power of authenticity(36:30) Feeling like a pioneer(37:40) “Sometimes is not about finding the right answer, but asking the right question.” - Michael Kurkowski(43:30) The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Light-Chasers-Reclaiming/dp/1594485259 (43:35) Shout out to Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(47:30) Visualizing your shadow self and your sacred self(49:45) We don't want to explore our darkness(54:30) Where to find more abou

In the 185th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about Complex vs Complicated, parkour and gymnastics, the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, and a catalyst of Mike's strength training.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:30) Remembering our interview with Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(1:50) Complex vs Complicated(2:00) Who is Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(2:30) Rafe Kelley was in Jordan Peterson's podcast(3:10) Parkour and gymnastics(4:00)  “Anything about human movement is a complex problem, not a complicated problem. So the optimal way to think about it is more like a gardener, less like an engineer.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(4:45) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:00) Complicated is sending a rocket into space(6:20) Complex is more like chess(8:20) Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Laozi/dp/1535229330 (10:00) Theology and Religion(10:40) Lao Tzu came out with 81 verses, using nature as an example(11:20) Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Living-Wisdom/dp/140191750X (13:30) A catalyst of my strength training13:40 “The more you can combine your physical, mental, and spiritual practices, the more they're going to carry over into helping you in all different aspects.” - Michael Kurkowski(14:50) Let me know your thoughts about Tao Te Ching

In the 183rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about lessons about Intuitive Training, Remembering the interview with Peter Nieman, Nick Motycka, and Joel Jamieson, Rafe Kelley and Parkour, and structure before intuition with Pat Flynn.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Lessons about Intuitive Training(1:40) It takes many failures to get a success(2:00) Remembering the interview with Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13118393 (3:20) “I treat training as an opportunity to have a conversation with my body every day.” - Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(4:30) Remembering the interview with Nick Motycka @flow.state.designs https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13143927 (5:00) Plant medicine therapy(7:10) Remembering the interview with Joel Jamieson @coachjoeljamieson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13159425 (7:40) Dynamic energy control(8:40) Rafe Kelley @rafekelley and Parkour(9:20) Shout out to Alex Honnold with Free Solo(10:40) “There's a difference between something being complicated and something being complex.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(11:40) The Chess analogy(12:00) Shout out to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(13:00) Structure vs Intuition(16:00) You need both Structure and Intuition

In the 180th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Owner of Icebox Kettlebell, Peter Nieman, will talk about Mobility and joint health, the true foundation, transitioning dance to lifting, Weaponized Hypermobility, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Introducing our special guest, Owner of Icebox Kettlebell, Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(1:50) Mobility and joint health work(2:40) Build your foundations(3:45) The true foundation(4:20) Dancing since 5 years old(4:20) Did Peter Nieman enjoy dancing?(5:20) Being a dancer for 12 years(6:00) What motivated Peter to become a trainer?(6:50) When did Peter open Icebox Kettlebell?(7:30) How was the transition from dance to lifting(12:40) Peter's hidden power(13:40) “Kettlebell training makes training your weaknesses feel good” - Michael Kurkowski (14:50) Weaponized Hypermobility(15:40) How did Peter find out about FRC(17:10) What is FRC?(17:30) Workspace is everything(18:10) FRC, strength from the inside out(21:00) “Your spine's natural function is flexion” - Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(23:00) Unexplored ideas and conventional training(24:10) Total body exercise?(24:30) Injuries when doing total body exercise?(25:30) Mobility is hard to sell(27:20) Blend kettlebell training with joint function and mobility(28:40) “Before we can press a kettlebell, we have to make a good shoulder. Before we can do a goblet squat, we have to make a good hip.” - Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(30:00) Doing this, avoided injuries(32:00) About FMS(39:30) What does Peter Nieman do for training now?(46:00) What is true good programming?(48:00) The acquisition of wisdom(49:00) Do anything

In the 179th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about obsessively looking inside the box, improving everything, passion and love for what you do, and how you can help yourself by helping others.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) A Lesson of Strength from Mike's sister.(1:20) Remembering Dr. Patt Davidson's @dr.patdavidson interview. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13083185 (1:45) Shout out to Tyler Wall @tylerjameswall(2:40) “I obsessively look inside the box.” - Dr. Patt Davidson's @dr.patdavidson(3:20) “I'm gonna ask two questions, and the answer to both is yes. Does the movement look good? Yes. Can we make it better? Yes.” - Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(4:00) If something isn't broken, should you fix it?(5:00) The Secrets of The Snatch Seminar is Live. https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 (6:10) Mike's and his sister childhood's story.(6:40) Mike's sister is awesome.(7:50) She loves music.(9:00) Mike's sister starting a DJ business.(10:20) Passion for music as a business.(12:00) Excited to talk to people.(13:10) How do I help others be more successful?(13:40) How can you be the best service to everything around you?(14:40) How do I bring the best out of the people around me? 

On this episode of The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices), Tony Winyard talks to Michael Kurkowski, a coach who focuses on physical training programs, nutrition programs, and mindset practices. Michael's approach prioritizes empowering his clients to take responsibility and become autonomous in their fitness journey. They discuss the lack of autonomy as a problem in the fitness industry, the importance of having a coach, and cultural attitudes towards celebrating success. Michael also emphasizes the importance of mental training, not just physical, rebuilding self-belief, and starting with small incremental steps towards goals. Listen in to learn how you can make lasting progress towards your fitness goals. About Michael I'm truly grateful to be able to do what I do everyday! After being an active athlete for most of my life, I found a passion for the health and fitness world early on. When I was 23 years old, I had a personal trainer, who taught me about functional movement training, and he asked if I was ever interested in pursuing a career in fitness.   This started my journey of 15 years from personal training, to managing a team of 15 coaches, then building a studio with a great friend, to pivoting during Covid and creating multiple online training businesses and two podcasts.   During the Covid Lockdown, I saw a major disconnect between how we were coaching our members and what they truly needed to succeed in their strength, regardless of what happens in life. We were teaching all the right things, but we weren't making our members part of their own process, and showing them how to be self-sufficient.   This prompted me to dive deep into studying the mental, emotional, and spiritual side of strength, leading me to BioFeedback and Intuitive training.   Most health and fitness programs have been designed for the individual to mold their lives around the program. This is the exact opposite of what is sustainable for continuous progress and mastery in everyday life.   My goal is to help teach others that strength is not just one thing. It is a connection of all things in our lives, and everyone is capable of achieving it Full shownotes including a transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/michael-kurkowski/ The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices) links: Website - tonywinyard.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/TonyWinyard.HabitsAndHealth Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/habitshealth Twitter - @TonyWinyard Instagram - @tony.winyard LinkedIn - uk.linkedin.com/in/tonywinyard YouTube How to leave a podcast review - tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ Details of online workshops to create habits for health - tonywinyard.com/training/ Are you in control of your habits or are they in control of you? Take my quiz to find out - tonywinyard.com/quiz [00:00:00] New proactive podcast on fitness and coaching. [00:04:00] Athletics sparked interest in fitness; career ensued. [00:08:15] Changing approach to remote work & coaching. [00:12:58] Kettlebell instructor mindset approach for success. [00:15:48] Coach helps clients obtain goals collaboratively. [00:19:23] Motivation: prevent where you don't want to be. [00:23:39] Coaches help get out of your head. [00:27:18] Strength is crucial. Hire a coach. [00:30:17] Strength is subjective, builds confidence. [00:35:07] Positivity outweighs negativity in environments. [00:40:17] Learning requires mental and physical effort. [00:44:27] Shifted coaching approach to promote autonomy. [00:49:37] Book inspires spiritual connection through fictional characters. [00:51:59] "Mastery key to life's challenges, spread message." [00:54:49] Goodbye.

In the 177th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about how Akshay Nanavati is currently training for an expedition through the Arctic. It's 110 days, 1700-mile, solo trek through the Arctic, The 4 Pillars of Mastery, don't forget to recover from your self-limiting beliefs, and how to register for free for the Secrets of The Snatch Seminar on June 22nd.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:20) Register for Free for the Secrets of The Snatch Seminar. June 22nd. https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 (2:00) All attendees will receive a free copy of the Secrets of the Snatch Playbook.(2:00) To Register go to my Facebook group or email me at mike@breakthroughsecrets.net(3:10) Shout out to Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(3:20) Akshay Nanavati is currently training for an expedition through the Arctic. It's 110 day, 1700-mile, solo trek through the Arctic.(4:20) “If you don't find a worthy struggle, struggle will find you anyway.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(5:00) Mike's evolution and Intuitive training.(5:30) The 4 Pillars of Mastery: RecoveryDiscovery creation and mastery.(6:20) Don't forget to recover from your self-limiting beliefs.(7:00) Creation is Intuitive Training.(7:40) Using intuition to find your own way.(8:30) Is it ok to blindly follow the next program?(8:40) Ask yourself what is valuable to you.(9:30) Wanting vs Needing a coach.(10:00) Shout out to Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(10:20) Hybrid model of mobility and strength using principles of FRC as well as Strongfirst and putting them together. (10:45) “Training is the opportunity to have a conversation with my body.” - Peter Nieman @icebox_kettlebell(10:55) “You should go to your session with a question to your body, not an answer.” - Frankie Faires @frankiefaires(12:00) Can everyone benefit from Intuitive Training?(12:20) Shout out to Joel Jamieson @coachjoeljamieson(12:30) Morpheus. First-ever recovery app.(12:50) Dynamic energy control.(13:30) Building confidence in understanding your body.(14:10) Understanding what your body is asking you to do.(15:10) Intuitive Training For Everybody

In the 176th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, adventurer, speaker, and author, Akshay Nanavati will talk about polar expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic, put your life on the line for another human being, the value of adversity, live for something greater than yourself, dark therapy, and much more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Introducing our remarkable guest adventurer, speaker, and author, Akshay Nanavati(1:50) What does Akshay Nanavati do?(2:00) Polar expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.(3:50) Akshay Nanavati lost a finger when doing polar expeditions.(4:40) I like extreme challenges.(5:20) Akshay Nanavati used to be into alcohol and drugs.(5:30) Black Hawk Down film changed my life.(5:50) Put your life on the line for another human being.(6:00) The value of adversity.(6:10) Live for something greater than yourself.(7:00) Looking for scary things.(8:30) Shout out to Adam Rodriguez @adamrodriguez.one(9:00) What scene from the Black Hawk Down film impacted the life of Akshay Nanavati?(12:30) “You have to put your kids in situations where they suffer and they learn to live for something bigger than themselves.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(13:30) “Be part of something bigger than you.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(15:00) Dark therapy(15:20) “Belief is built in the battlefield.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(15:40) Don't worry about fixing your limiting beliefs first. First, go to war.(17:10) “Go to war with yourself.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(18:00) Is there a method to pick different challenges?(18:20) Outdoors nature is such a beautiful playground because it doesn't act out of malice or intent when it's hostile.(19:00) Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time, which has been devised.(20:50) With polar travel you HAVE TO control your own mind.(22:40) Alex Honnold - Free Solo film(23:30) There are 2 kinds of meditation.(24:00) “Only in real silence, you get to start to hear.” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(30:00) Gradually, put yourself in chaos.(32:30) Learn how to integrate the things that you are scared of into your life.(38:20) We are scared of being alone with ourselves. Carl Jung.(39:00) Comfortable making new friends.(40:30) Studying method acting.(42:30) Man on the Moon film with Jim Carrey.(45:25) Black Mamba Kobe Bryant listening to the Halloween Theme Song.(46:00) What can you learn from a murderer?(46:30) Approach everything like a Savage.(49:00) The unknown is scary.(49:50) You can't have darkness without light.(52:10) “Gratitude is not a mere practice. It's an act of courage.” - Michael Kurkowski(54:10) Where to follow Akshay Nanavati @fearvana https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ 

In the 175th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the polarity of life, staying focused on the bad times, realizing you are fully capable of accomplishing your goals, and changing your beliefs about yourself.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Tim Bowie, True Flow State https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12988992 (2:20) June 22nd at 5 pm Eastern Time I will host my new Kettlebell Mastery Seminar(3:00) How to register for my Kettlebell Mastery Seminar https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 (4:30) The polarity of life(5:10) Staying focused on the bad times(5:30) “I don't know what I'm fully capable of, but I know I'm fully capable” - The Strength Connection(6:30) Realizing you are fully capable of accomplishing your goals(8:10) Elevating yourself in the bad times(9:00) Changing the story that we tell ourselves(9:30) Changing your beliefs about yourself(10:00) We're designed to find threats(10:20) I'm really good at following patterns and building habits(11:15) “All the habits, all the patterns, all the good stuff that can benefit you, it falls on deaf ears if you don't change the story” - Michael Kurkowski(11:20) You forget you have tattoos(13:00) Check in with your story(13:50) You're not alone in this(14:20) Know your own story(14:40) Thank you for listening!

In the 173rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about a sciatic issue after heavy squats, strength and health in the feet, “FEARVANA” the book by Akshay Nanavati, if you don't find a worthy struggle, struggle will find you anyway, people will do anything no matter how absurd, to avoid their own soul, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Remembering our interview with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal @thefunctionalfootdoc https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12941909 (2:00) Sciatic issue after heavy squats: Take your feet' health seriously before it's too late(2:40) Ankle and midfoot (3:00) Strength and health in the feet(3:30) Are you doing enough for your feet' health?(3:45) Our coming interview with Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(4:05) FEARVANA by Akshay Nanavati https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness/dp/1630476056 (4:20) Physical, mental, and spiritual strength(4:45) “If you don't find a worthy struggle, struggle will find you anyway” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(5:30) Inaction might be the reason for your stress(7:00) What is Darkness Therapy(7:40) “People will do anything no matter how absurd, to avoid their own soul” - Akshay Nanavati @fearvana(10:20) How much time do you spend with yourself?(10:40) See what happens, shout out to Tyler Wall @tylerjameswall(11:30) Sometimes what you need is just blind faith(12:20) “Geniuses are seldom credited for their stupidity” - Friedrich Nietzsche

Imagine waking up every morning with unwavering confidence that you are making all the right choices for yourself. Picture yourself in complete control of your fitness journey, feeling the satisfaction of seeing results each day. How would it feel to let go of guilt when plans change? How amazing would it be to no longer seek answers but instead realize that you are reaching your full potential every single day? Often, we find ourselves adopting various nutrition, training, meditation, and mindset programs, yet our core identity and self-limiting beliefs remain unchanged. Unless we address and overcome these limitations, all the healthy practices we incorporate will yield little impact. We must shift our mindset and transform our limiting beliefs to truly see a change. Transformation is not confined to a fitness program. It begins when we release our limiting beliefs and embrace the power within us to create the life we desire. By believing in ourselves and trusting the process, we open doors to endless possibilities. In this conversation with Michael Kurkowski, we explore intuitive training, breaking free from limiting beliefs, nurturing our autonomy, and reprogramming our thoughts to manifest our transformation. Michael is a strength trainer with over 14 years of experience and has worked with numerous individuals in kettlebell training, strength conditioning, athletics, and nutrition. He is fervent about simplifying the complexities of health and fitness to help people achieve their goals and take full control of their strength in life, no matter their obstacles. What You'll Learn from this Episode: Strategies that will help you elevate your fitness, foster consistency, and achieve your desired results.  How to be intuitive with your body needs and be flexible with your training to harness consistency. How to reprogram your thoughts to transform your identity and solidify training using mastery.  How to enhance your autonomy and be self-sufficient and self-confident in manifesting your own transformation. And much more! “If you don't recover from a limiting identity, then it doesn't matter how much you discover. All the food and training you prescribe to yourself will not do anything for you if we don't change your limiting mindset.” – Michael Kurkowski Topics Covered: 00:35 – About Michael and how he got into the health and fitness space  04:58 – Intuitive training and harnessing consistency  08:27 – Being flexible with your training without feeling like a failure  10:45 – How physical fitness can lead to injury and demoralization  13:30 – Programming thoughts with Michael's four pillars of mastery  16:54 – Matching your thoughts with your actions and habits  19:15 – Why Michael‘s work of helping people is so important to him 22:03 – Breaking free from self-limiting patterns 26:05 – Embracing autonomy in creating your transformation 30:43 – Kettlebells and why they are Michael‘s favorite modalities 34:20 – How to connect with Michael and get his book  Key Takeaways  When you elevate yourself, watch out for sabotage self-talk that can bring you down; it is sneaky and powerful. When we shed our limiting beliefs, we become completely different persons.  Transformation doesn't happen in a fitness program; it happens the moment we release our limiting beliefs. Whatever it is that you can give to somebody and add some good value to their life, do it.  Connect with Michael Kurkowski  Website Facebook  Connect with Sherry Shaban: sherryshaban.com Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Join me November 25 - December 2, 2023, for the most transformative week of your life at the breathtaking Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, where you will experience the most liberating Exclusive Transformational Wellness Workshop and Retreat on the planet. To win a $500 Voucher, Subscribe & Leave a Review and email a screenshot of your review to sherry@sherryshaban.com, so I know who you are!  Keep it up, Athletes! Sherry

In the 171st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the man who survived a knife attack, 7 days in a comma, signs from the universe, if you're not sure ask someone who is, get over the fear of asking a question, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Shout out to Adam Lucero @adamlucero1, Founder of Superhuman CEO(1:30) If you're not sure ask someone who is(1:30) Leverage your motivation(2:30) The crazy story of Adam Lucero(3:00) The man who survived a knife attack(3:20) 7 days in a comma(4:00) A millimeter one way or the other, and he would be dead(4:50) There are reasons why we go through challenges(5:30) The biggest transition in my life(5:50) My transition in 2017(7:10) I don't know if this is where I am supposed to be(8:30) I need a sign of what I need to do(9:00) 3 hours after praying, Chris messaged Mike(10:50) There are reasons behind the good and the bad things(11:20) “If you're not sure, ask someone who is” - Shane Farmer @darkhorserowing(11:30) Shout out to Shane Farmer, Founder of Dark Horse Rowing(12:10) Cold calling people to invite them a coffee and ask them what they do(13:50) As humans we love to talk about what we do(14:20) “Get over the fear of asking a question” - Michael Kurkowski(15:20) “Leverage your motivation” - Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting(15:20) Shout out to Doctor of Dr. Lisa Lewis, Psychology and Addiction Counsellor, and the Creator of Psych Skills for Fitness Pro course(16:00) “There's no such thing as a bad motivator” - Michael Kurkowski(17:00) Running away from what you don't want is a great motivator

Awarding 100 franchises is an incredible milestone for Alloy Personal Training Franchise. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and the belief our franchisees have in our brand.Even though we are notoriously terrible at celebrating wins, this one feels great and is evidence of the strength of our brand in the marketplace and an excellent investment opportunity for our franchisees.The journey to this point hasn't been without challenges, but seeing our network grow and thrive has been immensely rewarding.In this episode, Rick Mayo is interviewed by Michael Kurkowski of The Strength Connection Podcast on the journey to this milestone and looking ahead to 800 franchise locations by 2030!Key Takeaways- Celebrating awarding 100 franchise locations (00:39)- Why did Rick Mayo decide to go to franchising (04:08)- The evolution of an entrepreneur (09:06)- Why purpose is very important (13:36)- Don't let your dreams die (20:35)- Going all in on one thing (28:37)- The satisfaction of trying and doing your best (32:47)- Setting the right expectations (44:04)Additional Resources:- Alloy Personal Training- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

To build your body, click here: https://osi-online.com/courses/build-your-body/ Then click on "Take this course." In this episode, Tim is talking with the amazing trainer, Michael Kurkowski, about building a resilient body, mind, and spirit. This is a great conversation between two friends with some great insights. Michael is also the host of a great podcast called The Strength Connection. To follow Michael and learn from him, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/mike_strength_connection/?hl=en @mike_strength_connection on IG And  @thestrengthconnection3001 ​ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/original-strength/support

In the 167th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about you have to show every bell love, the focus required when lifting heavy vs lifting light, training helps with your focus, and shutting up the noiseJoin us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:10) Shout out to the Kettlebell Queen, Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_(1:20) How did Mike meet Nichole(2:00) “You have to show every bell love” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_(2:40) You respect the challenging lifts, but you dont' respect the light lifts(3:30) Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69 on the focus required when lifting heavy vs lifting light(5:00) “Stay out of the automatic zone” - Diane Webb @thatspiritualshrink(5:40) Be always completely present(6:00) Training helps with your focus(6:20) Work on your focus on your light days(6:50) Shout out to Garnett Strother(7:00) “What you hear in the macro, doesn't have to affect you on the micro” - The Strength Connection(8:00) The success story of Garnett Strother(8:50) The failure rates in fitness(9:00) “Shut up the noise” - The Strength Connection(11:30) Don't fall into the comparison track(12:15) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 166th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, CEO and founder of Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo, will talk about celebrating the 100th franchise, the evolution of an entrepreneur, the power of royalties in a franchise, and setting the right expectations.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Introducing our special guest, CEO and founder of Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(0:50) Celebrating the 100th franchise(2:00) Sometimes celebrating could kill the momentum(3:10) 30 years of Alloy, the first milestone(3:40) Making movie analogies to young people, Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986 Movie)(4:40) Making movie analogies to young people, The Goonies (1985 Movie)(5:30) Why did Rick Mayo decide to go into franchises?(7:40) The growth process of Rick Mayo: trainer, brick and mortar owner, multiple brick and mortar owner, consulting, speaking, licensing, franchising.(9:30) The evolution of an entrepreneur(11:00) Which one of the transitions was the hardest?(12:40) Your body reacts the same way whether you're nervous or excited(14:10) “Purpose is really important” - Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(18:40) Mike's story in the fitness industry(18:45) “Sometimes you're so deep in the forest you can't see the trees” - Michael Kurkowski (21:00) “Enthusiasm is magnetic” - Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(22:40) The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X (23:20) Don't let your dreams die(24:20) The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey https://www.amazon.com/8th-Habit-Effectiveness-Greatness/dp/0743287932 (24:50) Entrepreneur is a cool term nowadays(27:20) Passion for entrepreneurship(28:00) The power of royalties in a franchise(29:30) The farther the branches grow, the farther away from the foundation it is. If that foundation is rocky, then eventually you're gonna grow so much, and the tree's gonna tip over(30:00) Should you set your goals high or achievable?(31:40) I never went fully on in one thing(34:50) Ask yourself, “What do I truly want?”(36:40) The satisfaction of trying and doing your best(38:40) “Your best isn't good enough” - Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(41:00) An entrepreneur is born or raised?(44:30) “Your best now might not be the best in your future” - Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(45:25) Setting the right expectations(49:50) What lessons did Rick Mayo learn going from one to a hundred franchises?(53:00) “The devilish distraction of complexity is always available” - Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(55:50) How would you describe living the strongest version of yourself?(56:00) Aim high and move in that direction(58:50) Where to find more about Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo and Alloy Franchise https://alloyfranchise.com/ 

In the 165th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the new wave of AI in the medical industry, celebrating 100 franchises awarded, sometimes doing your best is not good enough, managing by objective, solving as you go, and one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Pamela Nygaard and her Medical AI company, Genexy Health(2:30) The story of the treatment in Tijuana, Mexico(3:00) How Genexy Health works?(3:30) The new wave of AI in the medical industry(4:50) Mike's routine after recording each interview(5:10) Shout out to Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo, CEO and founder of Alloy Personal Training and Alloy Franchise(5:30) Celebrating 100 franchises awarded(6:00) Doing your best vs doing what's required(6:40) Sometimes doing your best is not good enough(7:00) Do you know what is “your best”?(7:20) Everything you need to know when opening new franchises(8:00) “Manage by objective” - The Strength Connection(9:50) Shout out to Blake Kassel @blakekassel, CEO and founder of Bodylastics(10:00) The #1 resistance band program in the world(10:20) “Solve as you go” - Blake Kassel @blakekassel(10:45) The challenges of creating a new product(11:20) If you know all the problems you're going to face at the beginning, you're probably not going to do it(11:40) Trust your vision(12:20) Shout out to Adam Rodriguez @adamrodriguez.one, Founder and CVO of Metaplexus(12:35) One of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard(12:50) Quality over quantity(14:25) The power of having no negotiables(14:50) The power of focus(15:00) Kettlebell training and its efficiency(15:30) A task will take you as long as you will allow it to take

In the 163rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about “Be Naked” the new book by Tim Anderson, Pamela Nygaard the CEO of Genexy Health, the mission of Genexy Health, success is living a life that doesn't necessitate vacation, the best training program is the one you don't need to recover from, when I'm uncomfortable I know I'm about to be at my best, and recovering before discovering.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:20) Remembering our last episode 162 with Tim Anderson @original_strength(0:40) Tim Anderson embodies The Strength Connection(1:30) Grab a copy of “Be Naked” by Tim Anderson https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson/dp/B0C12B7Z3W (2:00) Shout out to Pamela Nygaard, CEO of Genexy Health(2:40) What is the mission of Genexy Health?(3:00) How Pamela's grandmother inspired her to start her company(4:30) Mike's routine after recording a podcast(4:50) Mike always reflects deeply after every interview(5:20) Lesson 1: “Success is living a life that doesn't necessitate vacation” - Eric Malzone @emalzone(5:50) About recovery in fitness(6:00) “The best training program is the one you don't need to recover from” - Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(7:35) “When you do something you love, you don't feel the need to recover” - The Strength Connection(8:10) The Highway of Strength(8:50) Lesson 2: “When I'm uncomfortable I know I'm about to be at my best” - Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser(9:10) Falling in love with your butterflies(9:30) The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (12:00) Lesson 3: “Our default state is healthy” - Dr. Amy Baker @amyrxbaker(12:40) “Flow is our natural state, we are in the way” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh(13:00) Unveil vs create - Adam Rodriguez @adamrodriguez.one(13:10) “It's better to work on why are we not doing the things vs what are the things to do” - Alex Hormozi @hormozi(13:30) Eliminating vs adding, recovering before discovering(15:00) Thank you to all our amazing listeners!

In the 162nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Co-founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, will talk about why did Tim Anderson call his new book “Be Naked”, we're made to be breathed, not to breathe, the Wim Hof Method, letting go is the antidote to fear, movement meditation, and much more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest, Tim Anderson, Co-founder of Original Strength, and his new book “Be Naked” https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson/dp/B0C12B7Z3W (2:00) Be Naked is the Strength Connection, because of his holistic approach(2:30) Why did Tim Anderson call his new book “Be Naked”(3:00) This book is about the second question that God ever asked man in the Bible(3:30) Who told you that you were naked?(4:00) We already have all the strength we need, we just need to unlock it(5:50) Opening Genesis and reading it(7:20) Go deeper to find the answer(7:50) “Anything can be fascinating if you really dive into it” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(8:20) The power of being vulnerable(8:40) What vulnerable truly means(9:00) A lot of people are afraid of who they are(9:30) “Being vulnerable is being brave” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(10:00) Knowing yourself is a skill(11:00) The feeling of disconnecting from your body(11:30) “Most of us are hardly aware of our beliefs” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(12:50) “If you don't know your own story it's easy to adapt someone else story” - Michael Kurkowski(16:00) Everything has a season(16:15) When you stop learning you die(16:45) Sometimes learning is not about trying something completely new, but going deeper(17:40) “We're made to be breathed, not to breathe” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(18:45) What if exhaling were saying God's name?(19:50) When you inhale and exhale you're saying the name of God(21:00) “One single breath can feel amazing” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(22:20) The Wim Hof Method and Psychedelics @iceman_hof(23:30) “Let go of the dance between right or wrong, just experience without judgment” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(24:50) Letting go is the antidote to fear(25:10) Paul Selig's work @paul.selig(28:00) Build your default system(28:30) Life is movement(29:10) God please make me the man that I want to be(32:00) “We're already Superman, we just need to let go of our past stories” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(33:10) Who is in charge of your happiness?(34:30) We get in our own way(35:50) Simple, not easy(37:20) Learn how to forgive yourself(38:10) The Wisdom of Sages(40:20) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser(41:10) Our thoughts are information and information it's constantly going through our system(42:30) Unveil, don't create(43:50) Is it best to do the breathing exercises first and then do the movement?(45:10) “The physical is the gateway to the mental and spiritual” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(46:10) Movement meditation(48:30) Strength is like the waves in the ocean(49:00) Shout out to Mark "Rif" Reifkind @rifstonian(49:20) Shout out to Tim Almond and the joy of training(51:00) Where to get the new book by Tim Anderson “Be Naked” https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson/dp/B0C12B7Z3W 

In the 161st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about the revolutionary and most interesting medical AI program, you can't fake physical health, the shortcut culture, and why winners play the infinite game.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Microdosing and plant medicine(1:00) Check out my previous episode on Microdosing EP 159 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12655052 (1:30) Shout out to Dr. Ryan Wohlfert @drwohlfert, check out our previous episode EP 160 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/12670633 (2:00) The Mindset Matter Summit and the Highway of Strength(2:20) Shout out to Tim Anderson @original_strength and his new book “Be Naked” https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson/dp/B0C12B7Z3W (2:50) Tim Anderson lives The Strength Connection(3:40) Shout out to Pamela Nygaard(3:50) The revolutionary and most interesting medical AI program(4:20) Using AI to get information about our bodies and improve our health(5:40) “You can't fake physical health” - Michael Kurkowski (6:50) Playing the infinite game vs the finite game(7:00) “Are you playing to win or are you playing to keep playing?”- The Strength Connection(7:10) The winners play the infinite game(7:45) The shortcut culture(7:50) A tree needs strong roots(8:30) Remember, you are deepening the roots(9:40) 90% of people who win the lottery end up broke(11:10) Join the Strength Connection Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 159th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience with his last seminar (The 3 P's Strength Seminar), showing each bell love, “unlocking” your strength, and the 3 questions that will help you make a great decision.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Remembering Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_(1:20) “Show each bell love” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_(1:40) You don't always have to go heavy(2:00) Put your effort into the lightweights(2:50) Remembering our 47th episode with Tim Anderson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/10161505 (2:40) “Unlock your strength” - Tim Anderson @original_strength(3:10) Unveiling vs Creating with Adam Rodriguez @adamrodriguez.one (EP 152)(3:30) Be Naked by Tim Anderson https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson/dp/B0C12B7Z3W (4:20) The 3 P's of Strength Seminar(5:20) The benefits of Microdosing and psychedelics, Tim Ferris @timferriss(6:20) Join the Strength Connection Facebook group to watch the recording of the seminar https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 (8:10) Plant medicine and Microdosing(9:00) The 3 questions that will help you make a great decision (9:00) Where am I at?(9:45) What am I seeking?(10:15) Is this the right time?(11:20) Benefits of Microdosing: Reduced anxiety, creative flow, focus, creativity(12:50) An anxiety attack(13:20) A new program is not a GPS system, a new program is a Turbocharger(13:40) It is an enhancer(14:50) The power of playful curiosity(16:50) The problem of forcing an outcome and looking for shortcuts(17:00) Focus on the foundations

The word "strength" often relates to physical strength, but there is so much more to that story. We want to be strong in our mind, body, and spirit. My guest in this episode has been coaching people to find strength and synergy in their lives for more than 13 years. Michael Kurkowski is an online strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor, and host of the podcast, The Strength Connection. From being prepared for setbacks in life to finding your "why" Michael and I have an uplifting and insightful conversation that covers a lot of ground in a short time. I enjoyed talking with him, and I hope you enjoy this episode!

In the 157th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about The 3 P's Strength Seminar! Thursday, April 13th, 5 pm EST, 15 years of being a strength coach, how to drive on a highway of strength, and why you should imagine the outcome.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:35) The 3 P's Strength Seminar! Thursday, April 13th, 5 pm EST. Register here https://forms.gle/UrBQyJ9YcXm9ftMU7   (1:00) 15 years of being a strength coach(1:30) Physical, psychological, and psychedelics(2:30) Shout out to Dustin Bogle @dustin.bogle(2:50) Reinforce Your Gym: The Firepower You Need To Build A Million Dollar Fitness Business by Dustin Bogle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2MZ87Y?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XKSA46VGZMJW4GJ8HFE9 (2:50) The Many Versions of Strength with Michael Kurkowski https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/105-the-many-versions-of-strength-with-michael-kurkowski/id1549675487?i=1000604311554 (3:00) I love to see how people prepare for their podcasts(3:40) Dustin Bogle was a professional wrestler for 10 years(4:00) Shout out to Nichole Gallagher(4:10) “Show each bell some love” - Nichole Gallagher(4:20) Why are light bells important?(5:20) Shout out to Tim Anderson @original_strength(6:20) Ep 47 episode https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/10161505 (6:50) Shout out to Jason Phillips @nci_ceo_jason(7:00) How to drive on a highway of strength?(7:30) The Nutrition Coaching Institute(8:40) Mike weighted more in 7th grade than he did when he graduated high school(9:40) Building the skill of nutrition(9:50) Mike was under 5% BF!(11:00) The body fights back with every change(13:10) “Take any external goals you have, and go internal” - Michael Kurkowski (13:15) Start with why(15:00) “Imagine the outcome” - Michael Kurkowski (16:20) Join me for The 3 P's Strength Seminar! https://forms.gle/UrBQyJ9YcXm9ftMU7 

In the 155th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about his experience being 15 years in the fitness industry, the 3 P's of Strength Seminar, how to eliminate distractions, intuitive training, and the power of knowing yourself.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) 15 years since being a fitness coach(1:50) The 3 P's of Strength Seminar: Physical training, psychological insights, and psychedelics(2:10) Microdosing(3:20) Register for the 3 P's of Strength Seminar now (it will be live on April 13th at 5 PM EST)(4:00) Knowing yourself and doing what's best for you(4:20) “If you feel lost one of the best questions you should ask yourself is: Do I need to know more or do I know to use what I know better?” - Michael Kurkowski (5:30) “Success takes time” - Michael Kurkowski (5:50) “Everything we need to succeed is already within us, we just need to unveil it” - Michael Kurkowski (6:00) Eliminate distractions(6:30) How do you learn to know yourself?(7:20) The power of intuitive training(9:10) Mastery Paperback by Robert Greene (Author)https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/014312417X (9:50) If you feel like you need to learn more, start with knowing your core values(10:30) How often do you commit to your core values?(11:00) Do your values give you fulfillment(12:20) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the153rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about when he started his career in fitness, his introduction to sales, how the Strength Connection podcast started and the labor of love.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:25) Our previous solo episode:The more you prepare the more you can wing it(0:45) 2008 is when Mike started his fitness career(2:40) 40 clients as a personal trainer(2:50) Mike as a manager(3:00) Mike's introduction to sales(4:10) Shout out to Chris Abbott @chrisabbott232 and “The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-breakthrough-secrets-podcast/id1551573443 (4:40) How the Strength Connection podcast started(5:00) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(5:20) Mike in the restaurant business(6:00) I love talking to people(6:20) “Be curious, not judgmental” - Michael Kurkowski (7:00) Shout out to Carrie Campbell @carrie_campbell_wbffpro(7:30) When we grow we eventually get to a point where we can't even recognize the person we were before(9:10) The process of getting into something new(9:40) I love strength and connection(11:20) “Work is a labor of love” - Michael Kurkowski (12:20) Join the Strength Connection Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 151st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about what to do when we fall off track, Iron Cardio, double kettlebell training for maximizing your strength, and the more you prepare the more you can wing it.Join us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) “We take our health for granted until it's not there anymore” - Michael Kurkowski(1:10) Lessons of connection(2:00) What to do when we fall off track?(2:50) How do we react when we fall off track?(4:00) Feeling drained in the middle of the day(4:20) Even if you plan for everything, there will always be things you don't anticipate(5:20) Iron Cardio(6:00) Double Kettlebell training for maximizing your strength(8:00) Shout out to Adam Rodriguez, Founder and CVO of Metaplexus https://www.facebook.com/metaplexus (9:20) Adam is a former martial artist and marine(10:00) Every couple of months he would crush(12:40) The gift of injury(13:20) Kettlebells allow you to do a lot in a short period of time(14:20) The power of focus(15:20) “The more you prepare the more you can wing it” - Michael Kurkowski(19:10) Intuitive training(21:00) What truly is discipline?(21:50) Overprepare

#105: The Many Versions of Strength with Michael Kurkowski by Dustin Bogle

In the 149th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will be talking about his recent recovery, the power of celebrating small wins, the Metasummit in Texas, and the best 3 kettlebell exercisesJoin us in this insightful and captivating episode! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:20) Mike is back!(1:20) How Mike is getting back to Strength Training(2:40) The power of celebrating small wins(3:10) The Metasummit in Texas(4:00) Shout out to Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell @carrie_campbell_wbffpro(6:30) The power of journaling to align with your purpose(7:40) Shout out to Dr. Mike T Nelson @drmiketnelson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/website/background/edit (8:40) The best Kettlebell exercises? the military press, the snatch, and the squat(9:50) What makes the best Kettlebell exercise?(10:00) #1 It aligns with you reaching the goal(10:20) #2 It gives external feedback to your body(10:50) #3 It gives internal feedback to your mindset(11:20) #4 Different volumes and different intensities can be done with it(11:50) #5 You enjoy it(12:20) #6 It kills multiple birds with one stone(12:40) #7 It gives you more than it takes out of you(13:20) The Go-To Kettlebell Playbook (DM me or email me to get it for Free)(15:50) Email me at mike@breakthroughsecrets.net to get The Go-To Kettlebell Playbook for free

In the 147th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will discuss Blending Physical Therapy with Fitness, Creating Autonomy In Your Clients, How Blake Kassel created Bodylastics, and we will remember the interview with Ray Gorman.(0:25) Mike will be in Texas in a Mastermind Submit(1:00) Mike's free gift to you! - The Go-To Kettlebell Playbook (Email me asking for a copy at mike@breakthroughsecrets.net) (3:20) Remembering the interview with Ray Gorman @raygormandpt and the Engage Movement (3:50) Blending Physical Therapy with Fitness(5:50) The difference between an insurance-based model vs a cash-based model(6:25) Creating autonomy for your clients(8:00) “Clients need guidance, but at the same time they are behind the own wheel of their car” - The Strength Connection(8:45) Mastery by Robert Greene https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/014312417X (9:00) The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene https://www.amazon.com/48-Laws-Power-Robert-Greene/dp/0140280197 (9:30) “Blindly following the leader doesn't fulfill you in the same way” - The Strength Connection(10:50) “You need to become autonomous, otherwise, you will hit the ceiling very quickly” - The Strength Connection(11:20) Shout out to Blake Kassel @blakekassel, CEO and founder of Bodylastics https://bodylastics.com/ (11:40) The benefits of resistance bands training(13:30) How Blake created Bodylastics - the power of having a vision(14:25) The vision of creating a top-quality product, plus an outstanding program people can do from home(15:50) Having a vision and staying on top of it(16:40) Subscribe to Apple Podcast and to Youtube :) https://www.youtube.com/@thestrengthconnection3001 

In the 145th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about NFL, cueing your convictions, and discuss a few things he learned from the podcast guests.(0:00) A summary of today's podcast(0:30) NFL conclusion(1:20) Shout out to Patrick Mahomes @patrickmahomes(1:25) Shout out to Andy Reid(1:40) EP #144 - Dr. Nate Zinsser: The Confident Mindhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/144-dr-nate-zinsser-the-confident-mind/id1588270298?i=1000599555950 (1:45) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(1:45) The confident mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsserhttps://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (2:25) Shout out to Eli Manning Twitter: @elimanning(2:45) Momentum Monday Connection(2:50) What is confidence?(2:55) Atomic Habits by James Clear @jamesclearhttps://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (2:55) “We don't rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems.” - James Clear @jamesclear(3:20) “We don't rise to the level of the occasion, we fall back to the level of our training.” - Colonel Capra(3:45) Cueing your convictions(4:15) For the Love of the Gamehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126916/ (4:45) Shout out to Laurie Hernandez @lauriehernandez(5:20) What's your cue?(5:50) Shout out to Dr. Ray Gorman @raygormandpt(5:50) What's next?(7:30) “Regardless of what's going on and what you need to do, there's always a way.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(9:45) Dealing with an injury(11:05) Mental gutter(11:30) Getting out of the gutter(12:10) This too shall pass(13:20) Resistance is eternal(13:55) "The obstacles that are in the path are just as much a part of the way as the smooth sailing, easy path and easy days in there.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(14:05) The Obstacle in the Way by Ryan Holiday @ryan holidayhttps://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358 (15:20) You just gotta find a way!(16:20) "Without those obstacles, there is no reason to build strength.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection

In the 144th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Performance Psychologist, Direction of the Performance Program at West Point, and Author of The Confident Mind, Dr. Nate Zinsser.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Welcome to our special guest Performance Psychologist, Direction of the Performance Program at West Point, and Author of The Confident Mind, Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(1:10) The East side of the hudson river(2:10) The gloom period(3:05) Winter and spring sports(3:40) What did Dr. Nate do at West Point?(5:00) The psychology of kicking a$s(7:00) Shout out to Eli Manning Twitter: @elimanning(7:10) Dr. Nate's thoughts about Eli Manning's controversial interview(10:45) “You need to be you.” - Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(11:05) “Confidence is how you feel on the inside.” - Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(11:25) Dr. Nate about outspoken celebrities(15:05) How ESPN (19:00) Optimism biased(19:30) The supported negativity biased(20:20) The default settings of common people(20:55) “If you think about what you want more of, what you want to do well, you are more likely.” - Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(21:15) Educational psychology about negative and positive biased(22:25) “There is a such a narrative of build up your weaknesses vs. maybe double down on your strength?” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(22:45) “You can be very confident in one thing and very not confident in other thing.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(23:00) About confidence(23:40) “There is a lot of value in cultivating okay-ness about one's self.” - Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(24:25) Does the order matter?(25:50) ESPN highlight reel of your life(26:55) Changing your mindset(28:50) What has Mike struggled with before?(29:25) “You can't just shout the affirmation, now you have to go in to actually action step.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(29:30) Affirming actions(32:20) A bridge too far(33:05) Shout out to Kobe Bryant(33:25) What makes Koby different?(34:30) Falling in love with your butterflies(35:30) About “just calm down”(36:00) “The human animal is built to be nervous.” - Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(37:40) Definitions of nervousness(41:00) The difference between nervousness and excitement(42:10) The misconception about nervousness(42:45) Shout out to Strong First @strongfirst(44:15) Shout out to Bill Belichick(45:30) The opportunity to acknowledge your day(48:45) Shout out to Brian Grasso Facebook: Brian Grasso(49:55) Shifting the lens(54:30) The degree of self-doubt for the last 30 years(55:40) Cons of social media(58:30) The confident mind bookWhere to find Dr. Nate Zinsser? Twitter: @DocZinsser

In the 143th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about The Confident Mind, and go in detail about a few things he learnt from the podcast guests.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) Juggling Strength: free live seminar with Mikehttps://web.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298/?_rdc=1&_rdr (2:05) Podcast Recording with Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(2:30) Connecting with Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(2:45) The Confident Mind book by Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsserhttps://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (2:45) Shout out to Ryan Holiday @ryanholiday(2:50) Shout out to Robert Greene(3:25) Shout out to Eli Manning Twitter: @elimanning(3:50) Questions to Dr. Nate Zinsser Twitter: @DocZinsser(4:40) Fall in love with your butterfly!(6:10) Shout out to Micheal Johnsson olympic gold(6:35) When I am nervous I am most comfortable(7:10) About the nervousness chemicals(7:35) Micheal's own butterflies(9:45) Flipping the script(10:25) Difference in mentality(11:55) Gratitude(12:05) “Gratitude is a container for all emotions.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(13:05) How do you practice gratitude?(13:30) Daily ESP(14:05) Radiate the feeling(15:00) Teaching clients how to practice gratitude(16:20) “Confidence can be a lot of different things.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(17:35) No substitute for discipline(19:05) Recognize your phaseHow to register for the free Juggling Strength seminar?Join The Strength Connection Facebook group and get your registration link today!https://web.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298/?_rdc=1&_rdr