The Strength Connection

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 270th episode, I’m joined by Devan Gonzalez, owner and founder of Strive 11 Fitness, and host of the Mindset Cafe podcast.His journey took off as he transitioned to personal training, eventually launching his own 6-Figure personal training business serving a wide variety of clients from athletes to gym newcomers—a rare achievement WITHOUT an online model so common today.By the time he reached 28, Devan took the leap to become a gym owner, realizing his vision of building a fitness community that emphasizes personal growth as much as physical results. But he didn’t stop there!Driven to make a greater impact, Devan co-founded and scaled Strive 11 Fitness into a franchise model, becoming CEO of Strive 11 International, Inc. at just 31 years old.His approach to fitness and entrepreneurship is uniquely grounded in mindset mastery and resilience, which he shares with his growing community of franchisees.Check out more from Devan at: https://www.strive11fitness.com/franchise

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Anytime I get to chat with this man, I feel like I could run through a wall!Todd Durkin comes back on the show to talk about True Strength, a memoir released this year about the past few years, and how some of the most painful, and challenging times taught him the greatest lessons.One of the world’s most inspiring, and powerful speakers and coaches in strength, fitness, and mindset, you can’t help but feel empowered after listening to this conversation.You can grab a copy of True Strength at the link below.https://a.co/d/bUA0hcN

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Founder of Quantum Performance, mental performance coach Kate Allgood joins the show to talk confidence, resilience, and self talk for elite athletic performance.A recognized leader in the field of mental performance, she holds two master’s degrees in psychology and is a highly sought after coach. Her first book, "Get Into the Zone", became an Amazon bestseller on the subject.Check out more from Kate at:https://www.qpathlete.com

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.

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

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/

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/

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

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.

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