The Strength Connection
Michael Kurkowski
Connecting with the top minds in strength to share stories, insights and experiences to help the world get stronger everyday!I'm Michael Kurkowski, strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor and everyday strength seeker for over 13 years. The world of strength is riddled with so much information and marketing that it can be downright impossible to know what is best for you. From reading, studying, and practicing over the years, I've found how impactful being strong is to everything we do in our lives. But the thing that helped me more than anything is connection.Connecting with others and hearing about their experiences, their stories in life has given me a better education and understanding of living a strong life than anything. After co-hosting the very popular Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, I created The Strength Connection to speak with the best of the best to help the audience live stronger, healthier and happier lives.Strength has different meanings for all of us, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. But being stronger and knowing how helps all of us. Enjoy the show!
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Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep 267 Missy Bunch: The Movement Mentality
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Missy Bunch has been a sparkplug in the game of movement and neuro-training for over 14 years.The Founder of The Movement Mentality, and co-founder of Movement IQ, she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pain management, rehabilitation, and neuro training for health and wellness.I was so pumped to connect with her, after seeing her work with Death of the Desk, and other movement quality programs, and in this episode, she shares the neuro hierarchy, the benefits of neuro training, and how she found herself in the space of movement coaching.Follow Missy on IG at missybunch15 or on FB at Missy Bunch.
Nov 9, 2024 • 58min
Ep 266 Annie Vo: Strength can Literally Save your Life
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Strength truly has a greater purpose, and Annie Vo’s story and experience is living proof of that.A veteran strength coach, RKC senior instructor, and Level III Gym Jones instructor, I was so pumped to have Annie join me on the show to talk strength.In this episode, Annie tells her incredibly powerful story of how she found strength training, the impact that it had on helping her heal from seriously challenging experiences, and how strength can carry over into everyday life, sometimes in the most challenging of situations.Check out more from Annie at annievo.comIG: vofactor
Nov 2, 2024 • 56min
Ep 265 Chase Tolleson: The Future of Coaching
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Chase Tolleson joins me again to dive into health, wealth, entrepreneurship, and the future of coaching.Chase is one of my absolute favorite people to follow, from his content and his newsletter, with a sincere authentic message about creating Impact as a coach.In this conversation, I collected some of my favorite quotes, frameworks, and insights I learned from Chase over the last 6 months, and took a deep dive into as many as we could get through.To check out more from Chase:IG: coach_chase-tollesonhttps://chasetolleson.com/
Oct 22, 2024 • 56min
Ep 264 Kathy Mauck: The Evolution of Neuro Training
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Kathy Mauck joins me to dive deep into the evolution of Applied Neurology in the fitness, health, and business industries, and her mission to “normalize neuro.”Kathy has spent the last 15 years as a successful entrepreneur in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. After years of sharing her passion for professionals and clients to recognize and utilize the power of the human brain’s neuroplasticity for training and pain relief, she is not rocking the world of business consulting and High Performance Coaching with her expert angle on neuroscience and human performance.To check out more from Kathy, and the Next Level Neuro Mentorship programs, check out:nextlevelneuro.com and https://www.kathymauck.com/
Oct 15, 2024 • 48min
Ep 263 Rob Tracz: Build Unstoppable Resilience
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 263rd episode, I connect with Rob Tracz, founder of Prime Performance Coaching.Rob has a unique system of blending physical, mental, and emotional strategies that foster resilience, clarity, and peak performance. With a focus on creating awareness and avoiding burnout, Rob's methods empower entrepreneurs to elevate their lives and businesses simultaneously.Resilience, intentional consumption, and the power of communication and networking…all in this great conversation.Check out more from Rob at:https://survivingthesidehustle.com/freecall
Oct 8, 2024 • 59min
Ep 262 Craig Marker: VO2 Max, Explosive Strength, and Longevity
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!One of my favorite guests ever to dive deep into training and protocols is back on the show with me in this episode.Craig Marker is a wealth of 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, Craig talks in detail about longevity and the keys to training for both lifespan and healthspan.VO2 Max, explosive strength, Misogi challenges, overcoming anxiety…all in this episode.
Oct 2, 2024 • 59min
Ep 261 Matt Bush: How to Get Good Sleep
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Matt Bush, Founder of Next Level Neuro is back on the podcast.Matt joined me before to talk about his work with NLN, and helping coaches and trainers understand and use Neuroscience as a tool for optimizing strength, conditioning, and health.He recently hosted a seminar on “The Neurology of Good Sleep and Brain Activation”, and after watching it, I had to have him come on the show to dive into quality sleep.In this episode, Matt talks about “Why” we need sleep, what is happening to the Brain when we sleep, and specific strategies and routines you can implement to maximize your sleep quality.To Check out more of Matt and Next Level Neuro, click on this link for a FREE sneak peak seminar into the NLN mentorship program here: https://www.nextlevelneuro.com/a/2147972052/jr5HdkT8
Sep 24, 2024 • 56min
Ep 260 Mary Beth Schrudder: One Day Coaching
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 260th episode, Mary Beth Schrudder joins me to talk about recovery, mindset, and overcoming addiction in life and personal growth.After 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 now an expert in Spiritual Recovery, and she is passionate about empowering others to live their best life. She is a Spiritual and Transformational Life Coach and founder of Day One Life Coaching. To check out more from Mary Beth, check out:Addiction Recovery with the Law of Attraction:https://www.dayonelifecoaching.com/shopHere's my LinkTree with all of my platforms:https://linktr.ee/DayOneLifeCoaching
Sep 20, 2024 • 17min
Ep 259 Michael Kurkowski: Resilience, Reduction, The Winter Phase
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!There've been a couple great insights and lessons I’ve learned in recent episodes from guests on the show, and in this solo episode, I broke down these lessons, why I found them important, and how to implement them and use them in pursuit of strength.Stress Resilence over Stress ReductionThe Winter Phase
Sep 13, 2024 • 53min
Ep 258 Eric Bach: The Keys to Lifelong Fitness
Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!I’ve been a fan of Eric Bach’s work and the consistent, authentic message that he puts out on strength and conditioning, so I was really excited to share some time with him 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 at Bach Performance.In this episode, Eric shares some great insights in beginner fitness, consistency, mindset, nutrition, and life transitions.To check out more from Eric, go to bachperformance.com, or check out his IG at @backperformance
