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The Strength Connection

Michael Kurkowski

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Connecting with the top minds in strength to share stories, insights and experiences to help the world get stronger everyday!I'm Michael Kurkowski, strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor and everyday strength seeker for over 13 years. The world of strength is riddled with so much information and marketing that it can be downright impossible to know what is best for you. From reading, studying, and practicing over the years, I've found how impactful being strong is to everything we do in our l ...
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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 Reduction The Winter Phas…
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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 knowledge when it comes to health, from both the physical and the psychological side. We’ve had some incredible conversations over the years, and in this episode…
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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 coaches and trainers understand and use Neuroscience as a tool for optimizing strength, conditioning, and health. He recently hosted a seminar on “The Neurolog…
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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 decades spent in the corporate world, juggling being a single mom while secretly battling addictions to alcohol, food, and toxic relationships, today's guest is n…
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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 on the show. Eric’s a 15+ year veteran coach, working with professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and NHL, along with his client base…
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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 online training and nutrition industry, working with 100’s of individuals in physical transformation and lifestyle. In this conversation, Ben drops some grea…
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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 had to have a talk with him. Matt teaches that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the…
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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 one of the strongest and most intelligent coaches in movement I’ve ever met, combining his experience in training, martial arts and dance. In this episode, Os…
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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 most knowledgeable minds in both the coaching and business side of fitness, teaching the key components to being a successful coach and making a huge impact i…
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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 Outer Strength System, and her experience in fitness and coaching, and it made a huge impact on me. Towards the end of our chat, she mentioned her recent ex…
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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 instructors outside of India teaching yoga to children. A trailblazer in the field that was once considered ridiculous and is now ubiquitous. Today, Shana is the …
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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 I’ve ever met. He’s made one of the biggest impacts on my life in the time we’ve known each other, and everytime we get a chance to dive deep into conversat…
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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 insights shared that have impacted my life. In this episode, I wanted to share 5 of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from guests on speaking, fitness, growt…
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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 ranked powerlifter, there are few people I enjoy talking about strength with more than Doc. Doc’s combined experience of clinical application and strength trainin…
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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 surface level of information, and wanting to know how things work from the inside out, and he’s done that most recently in his new book Kettlebell Ballistics.…
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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 taught me so much over the last few years, and she is back on the show, because she is on a serious mission. Carrie’s impact and influence over her life as chan…
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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 to studying optimal health in mindset, gut health, and neuro training is next level, and in this episode, he shares his personal journey into what got him in…
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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 Anatomy Instructor at multiple higher learning universities. Dr. Dooley’s wisdom into anatomy and physiology, and connecting rehabili…
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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 dynamic with their show, as well as their training in Tampa, FL, where they work with individuals on optimizing their lives with 6 pillars. These guys have such …
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 243rd episode, Jim Laird, 25 year strength and conditioning legend joins me on the show. Jim Laird has been in the game since 1997, empowering clients from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals. From everyday individuals to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB, Jim helps client…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Yuri Elkaim, CEO of Healthpreneur and NY Times bestselling author who’s helped over 500,000 people better their health from his business, books, and personal story. Yuri’s life completely changed at 17 years old when he began losing all of his hair, and suffered immense fat…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! I’ve had some amazing conversations over the past few weeks, and in this episode I share my biggest takeaways on fitness, nutrition, movement, and technology from Aram Grigorian, Gray Cook, and Jason Moore. As well, one question has sparked a big breakthrough for me on how to fuel everyday with the energy…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 240th episode, Jason Moore, founder of Spren Technology joins me on the show. From an early adopter of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in his coaching career to the creation of Spren, his work shows his dedication to making high-quality information about the body more accessible to more people. Throug…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! This was another incredibly special episode. Gray Cook is the founder of the Functional Movement Systems, and one of the greatest minds in the world of strength, conditioning and rehabilitation. Gray has been a pioneer of connecting the clinical and fitness worlds together with the FMS systems, and person…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 238th episode, I am joined by Aram Grigorian, owner of 4 Weeks 2 The Beach Nutrition Coaching, Host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast and the Real Coaches Summit. Aram has a no bullshit, honest approach when it comes to helping clients. His raw, real talk about customer service, and the ways to h…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast. This was a very special episode to record. Not only do I absolutely love talking with these guys, but it was the first in person round table podcast I’ve gotten to do. After the Mind the Gap workshop, instructed by Brett Jones, and hosted at DJ Wittekinds training gym, Queen City Kettlebell, I sat down wi…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest takeaways I had from some recent guest episodes, the first roundtable podcast episode that is coming out soon, and a big milestone came up this week in my life that changed how I live physically, mentally, and spiritually.…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! Get ready to run through a wall after hearing this woman. On the 235th episode, I am joined by Jaime Filer, coach, author, speaker, and Founder of Filer Fitness. Jaime’s energy is so infectious, and the amount of knowledge and wisdom she shares in this episode is incredible. Jaime dives into how she got i…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 234th episode, my friend and colleague Artemis Scantalides comes back on the show after a couple very interesting and insightful years. Artemis has been a successful coach in the strength and conditioning industry for 14 years, but in 2021, decided it was time for her to step away, and enter a new …
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 233rd episode, Andrew Coates is back on the show to share his insights and wisdom into building a business and brand in the Fitness Industry. He is an international speaker and writer for major publications such as Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, Kabuki Strength, and Men’s Health. Along with this, he…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 232nd episode, I’m joined by Steven Webster, founder and creator of ASENSEI, the groundbreaking technology in movement recognition that marries artificial intelligence with athletic insight. Steven is a hybrid of the movement and tech worlds, being a champion martial artist and 10-time national kar…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 231st episode, I recap the biggest takeaways from the previous interviews, as well as one question from an attendee at a recent presentation I gave that made me ponder the truth about coaching, mindset, and daily struggles we encounter. There is a big difference between being a person and a persona…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection! In the 230th Episode, I connect with Nora Matthew, SF Elite Instructor, and founder/owner of Her Strength Studio. I’ve known of Nora for some time, but recently got to connect with her and see the incredible work she is doing for the woman in her studio, and had to have her join me on the show. From sprinting in …
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 229th Episode, I'm joined by Scott Allan, best selling author and transformation coach all the way from Kyoto, Japan. Scott has authored over 20 books published in 16 languages, and over 200,000 copies sold worldwide, he is on a mission to transform the human potential. As a former corporate busine…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 227th episode, I’m joined by an unbelievable woman. Nicki Hoffman, founder of the E.D.G.E High Performance Coaching came on the show to talk mindset, the difference in high performers, and what it takes to create the next level in personal growth. I’ve known Nicki for a while, but this was the firs…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 226th episode, I am joined by one of my favorite people to talk to, Tim Anderson. Tim has been a staple in strength and conditioning for years, creating the Original Strength Institute and certification, authored numerous books, and has been a regular guest on this show. Tim is back to chat about h…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! In the 225th episode, Paul McIlroy returns. The creator of the Amazing 12 and one of the most ingenious minds in the world of Strength and Conditioning, Paul is a lightning rod anytime you get a chance to hear him speak. Paul’s attention to detail, and going deep into the secrets of strength is incredible…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 224th episode, I’m joined by the founders of the Inspire Change Collective, Enlifted Mindset coaches Eric and Jenny Patton. Eric and Jenny have lived an amazing life as personal development and relationship coaches. From their personal experiences in self-development, mindset and performance coachi…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! What is the difference between Change and Transformation? These words get thrown around in the Health and Fitness community, and I've pondered the distinction between the two. A recent interview with Eric and Jenny Patton shed new light on it, and why it is so important to how we approach the goals we hav…
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Jack Thomas is a former Skeleton Athlete for the Great Britain Olympic team, and Olympic performance coach to both the United States and China. Competing at world class level takes many areas of strength and resilience, and Jack dove into the training programs, physical and mental demands of being an Olympian, and the transition between athlete and…
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On the 221st episode of the Strength Connection, Dr. Jeremy Koenig dropped some serious knowledge bombs in the world of metagenomics. Jeremy is a leading mind in precision medicine, genomics and human performance optimization. He's developed a unique framework for human performance coaching called "Iris Infinity." Dr. Koenig's work stands at the cr…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! After speaking with Sam Miller from Proteus Motion, and a powerful meeting with a new client made me think about the power of knowing where you are, and the clarity it provides. How often we think we are lost, unmotivated, or helpless in our pursuits of health, fitness, and life goals, when in reality… We…
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Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast! On the 219th episode, Sam Miller, Owner of Proteus Motion, the game changing company is revolutionizing strength and performance assessment in the industry. The versatility of Proteus is impacting the way top coaches are training athletic performance, and recently got huge exposure on the #1 Netflix docum…
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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 pract…
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What is Flow State? And why is it so important to us? In the 217th episode of the Strength Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Brandon Day, Neuro coach and Flow trainer, and the owner of Odyssey Health, Brandon has created a program using the renowned system of Next Level Neuro, and combining it with the practices of creating Flow State. The topic of…
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Round 2 coming at you! Jonathan Goodman joins me for the 2nd part of our podcast! Jon has been one of the great coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs in the fitness industry for over 15 years, creating world renowned platforms such as the Personal Trainer Development Center, and QuickCoach Training, and Online Trainer Academy. He made a post on his S…
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Jen is Back! One of the best nutrition coaches I’ve spoken to rejoins me on the podcast to talking strategies to WIN every day of your life! Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She’s the founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification designed specifically for gym owners and coaches. She…
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It’s been an amazing year on the Strength Connection Podcast! So many incredible people joined me on the show, sharing their stories, insights and experiences in strength, success, and life. On this special solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 2023, and how they have impacted my life in fitness, mindset, relationships…
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I’ve been pumped to talk with Clifton for a while now. Clifton Harski is the creator of the Functional Kettlebell Training (FKT) program, a system designed to maximize athletic performance through Kettlebell training. Clifton is a veteran of many modalities, being a 21 year veteran of Kettlebells, Animal Flow, Movnat, and strength and conditioning.…
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