The Strength Connection

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Jim Laird is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a career spanning back to 1997. He has helped everyone from casual fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, LPGA, and MLB achieve their goals.Jim's unique approach focuses on getting results efficiently. His motto, "Training Smarter, Not Harder," has resonated with both clients and industry experts. In recent years, he has teamed up with Dr. Leland Stillman to combine fitness coaching with medical insights, promoting a holistic approach to health through fitness and outdoor activities.Now living in beautiful Nicaragua, Jim works with a local professional baseball team while focusing on helping men over 40 improve their health and fitness. He also supports women in finding a balanced approach to wellness.Check out more from Jim at:https://www.vitalitybrotherhood.comhttps://www.vitalitysisterhood.com

Welcome to the Strength Connection!I’ve been a fan of the message and insights that James Cappola has created for a while, so it was truly special to have him come on the podcast.James is the owner of Zero Shortcuts Training, and a coach dedicated to the truth and principles of the client/coach relationship and the power of kindness and empathy.Check out James at:zeroshortcutstraining.comIG: @james_cappola  

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Danny Lehr is a speaker, entrepreneur, author, and former competitive athlete who’s obsessed with helping people accomplish their biggest dreams… one hour at a time.He’s the author of Win Your Next Hour, a high-impact guide for getting unstuck and taking bold action when life feels overwhelming.As the co-founder of the lifestyle brand Caffeine & Kilos, Danny has built a multimillion-dollar business, coached elite athletes and high performers, and shared stages with leaders across business and sport.Check out more from Danny at: HTTPS://WinYourNextHour.comIG: @danny_lehr

Welcome to the Strength Connection!One of the most anticipated episodes of the show, Frank Parisi joins me to talk faith, abundance, and coming back from the dead to live on purpose.A motivational keynote speaker and networking mogul, Frank brings his expertise to life by giving the blueprint from recovery to fulfillment. Alongside his storytelling of personal hardship as a recovered addict and growing up in the streets of New York City, he continues to offer private, nationwide consulting as a self-made entrepreneur. As a young adult heart transplant survivor, his passion and dedication to helping others achieve their goals has changed thousands of lives within the past 13 years.I wanted to run through a wall from the energy of this conversation.Check out more from Frank at:https://frank-parisi.com/IG: @frankparisi2011

Welcome to the Strength Connection!David Amerland is a writer focused on how human behavior is shaped by modern forces, especially technology, and how that shift impacts our health, culture, and stories. After building a career in marketing and publishing several successful business books, he expanded into the wellness space with Built to Last, a practical guide to health, longevity, and intentional living.Check out more of David’s work at:https://davidamerland.com/

Welcome to the Strength Connection!I true renaissance woman is the best way to describe Amy Guerrier.Professional Hula-Hooper, clown, top tier high performance coach, and lives full-time on a boat documenting her experiences on her Youtube Channel AbsoBOATely fabulous, Amy is a wealth of knowledge and insight into the power of play, breath, and mindset.Check out more of Amy at:IG: absoboatelyfabulousYT: https://www.youtube.com/@absoboatlyfabulous

Welcome to the Strength Connection!This was one of the most insightful and interesting conversations about communication I’ve had on the show.Dr. Sara Erdner is Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CPMC), and PhD in Sports Psychology and Motor behavior, and the Author of Dear Coach: What I wish I could have told you.Dr. Erdner ​​asked athletes one question: What do you wish you could have told your coach but, for whatever reason, never did? Athletes responded to this question via confidential letters, providing a wealth of knowledge for coaches, sport administrators, and all who care for athletes. From heartfelt thank-you letters to painful accusations and everything in between, Dear Coach gives athletes a rare platform in the sports reform debate, beginning a much-needed conversation between athletes and coaches directly.Check out more from Dr. Sara at:https://www.dearcoachbook.com/about

Howard Falco, a spiritual teacher and mental strength coach, shares insights from his writings, including 'I AM' and his latest book 'Invincible.' He delves into the crucial traits that distinguish successful athletes and discusses the power of mental resilience and self-belief. Falco emphasizes the importance of humility for growth, the value of an intentional mindset, and the transformative potential of reframing beliefs. Listeners will find inspiration in his approach to personal growth, overcoming self-limits, and embracing the journey.

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Zara Gemilyan, co-founder of West Valley Detox and Celebrated Consulting, and Mrs. California Globe and Mrs. Armenia Globe joins me on the show.Coming from an addiction driving relationship, her time in pageantry where she began telling her story, and creating a customized facility to help those recovering from addiction, Zara goes into all details in this episode.Check out more from Zara at:https://westvalleydetox.com/about/IG: https://www.instagram.com/zarkana11/?hl=en

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Truly one of the most insightful, passionate and powerful people I’ve ever met, Carrie Campbell is back on the podcast.A 25+ year coach and clinical counselor, Carrie is one of the premier minds in the mindset performance space, and she has been on a mission in her program Her-dentity over the past year to “leave no woman behind”, and create the biggest impact she ever has before.Every time I speak with Carrie, I feel like I could run through a wall afterwards, and this conversation was no different.Check out more from Carrie at:https://thecarriecampbellexperience.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecarriecampbell_experience/