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The Ready State Podcast

Stefi Cohen: From Soccer to Olympic Lifting to Powerlifting to Boxing, How Determination and Grit Shattered All the Barriers

Apr 6, 2023
01:01:24

Stefi Cohen is a 25-time world record holding powerlifter and the strongest woman pound for pound in the world. She has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible. In addition to her passion for sports, Stefi is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Exercise Physiologist, using her knowledge and experience to educate the public about health and fitness by sharing evidence-based information using a no-BS approach. As an author, podcast host, YouTuber, and influencer, she uses her platform to encourage others to focus on building themselves from within. Stefi is also an advocate for women's rights and strives to inspire younger generations to make a positive impact on those around them through their skills and talents.


We get into Stefi’s background coming to the US, finding strength sports, going to PT school while launching a business and competing professionally, and everything that’s transpired since - which includes dominating in multiple professional sports.



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