Jen Broxterman, Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist, discusses the power of mindset, the importance of asking powerful questions in coaching, and the impact of habits, environment, and mindset on achieving success. They also emphasize the need for curiosity and kindness instead of negative self-talk and shame.

In the 202nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Men’s Leadership Coach Mike Salemi, will talk about the experience of being a new dad, the power of engaging yourself in self-evaluation, surround yourself with the right people, a coach asks the right questions, being a coach vs being a consultant, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Introducing our special guest, Men’s Leadership Coach Mike Salemi @mike.salemi(1:50) Mike Salemi is a new dad!(2:30) The Bulgarian Bag(3:00) “In order to be your best, you need to engage in regular self-evaluation.” - Mike Salemi @mike.salemi(3:40) Find out what’s outside of your scope(4:00) Every Time I’ve been overwhelmed, I was escaping from something(4:20) “I've always done my best to surround myself with people that had something that I wanted.” - Mike Salemi @mike.salemi(5:00) “The best coaches I've ever had are the ones that didn't necessarily tell me what to do, but that provided questions for me to come up with those understandings on my own.” - Mike Salemi @mike.salemi(5:45) Let your clients find out the answers themselves(6:00) Coaching vs Consultation(6:30) Coaching is all about asking the right questions(7:00) “A good question can completely change the trajectory of someone's life.” - Mike Salemi @mike.salemi(7:40) Asking better questions is a skill you can develop(8:35) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% off your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (10:00) Tim Ferris @timferriss asks great questions(13:10) Let your children teach you(14:50) Being present is the most important part of fatherhood(15:50) A mother’s intuition(18:40) Structure vs Intuition(19:40) The Yin and yang balance(20:30) Without knowledge, combined with experience, it’s hard to trust your intuition(21:20) “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” - Carrie Campbell @carrie_campbell_wbffpro(22:00) Shout out to LeBron James @kingjames(22:40) Being creative inside the box(25:40) There are certain areas in our life that require attention and that we know are lagging or energy leaks, but somehow we've gotten really efficient in just looking past them.(26:40) Improving my relationship with money(29:15) This practice will change your relationship with money(30:20) Money for me represented the desire to be seen by my dad(33:10) Money is feminine(34:20) And advanced Kambo practitioner(35:00) How Mike Salemi’s training has evolved recently(40:00) Sit at the dinner table and have a ceremony with your family(41:00) The Sweat Lodge(41:00) Ceremony of the relationship with food(41:30) Me and my wife live our lives through a series of rituals(42:00) The love we put into cooking our food(43:50) The feet, hands, and tongue are the most sensory-rich areas in our body(45:30) Do this ritual with the food you eat with your hands(46:10) Take a moment to be grateful for your food(47:40) Drink your food and chew your water(50:10) Where to find out more about Mike Salemi? @mike.salemi https://www.mikesalemi.io/ (50:40) Listen to Mike Salemi’s podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-path-with-mike-salemi/id1643622665?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p (51:10) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 201st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, founder of Next Level Neuro, Matt Bush will talk about Next Level Neuro, everything that happens below the neck is really being controlled by what lives above the neck, how to fix pain, neurology is actually very approachable, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) Mike introducing our special guest, founder of Next Level Neuro, Matt Bush @nextlevelneuro(1:00) How did Matt Bush start coaching?(2:00) 2004 was the introduction to Neuro science for Matt(2:30) Knee injury at 22 years old(2:50) Physical therapy was not working(5:00) 2009 is when Matt got involved in Neuro professionaly(5:55) “Everything that happens below the neck is really being controlled by what lives above the neck.” - Matt Bush @nextlevelneuro(7:00) Muscles don’t have a brain inside(7:50) “Your connective tissues aren't the ones choosing to be tight. Your joints are not choosing their own dysfunctional pattern of movement. All of it is controlled by the nervous system.” - Matt Bush @nextlevelneuro(9:00) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (11:30) “The goal of any rehabilitation intervention is to restore those neural structures that were rendered dysfunctional from the injury or from disuse.” - Dr Jeffrey Klein(13:40) If that pain has gone on for longer than the healing time of the tissue. So let's say with the meniscus surgery, let's say it's a 12 week. If I'm still having pain six months later or a year later, I don't have a knee injury still at that point, I kind of have a brain injury.(16:50) What about Athlete Readiness?(16:50) Shout out to Frankie Faires @frankiefaires(17:10) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(19:40) Shout out to Juan Carlos Santana @jcsantanaihp(22:30) Neurology is actually very approachable(23:00) You are now using neurology in your coaching, you just don’t realize it(24:00) Next Level Neuro @nextlevelneuro (25:50) What would your movement look like if you couldn’t see?(29:40) Coaches can help about 80% of their clients. The other 20% bounce from coach to coach(32:20) Does Neuro have “instant” results?(33:20) Changing the input vs changing the output(35:10) “You're all strong enough to pick up a car. You just don't know how to do it.” - Pavel Tsatsouline(38:10) Shout out to Dr. Stuart Mcgill @backfitpro(44:00) Enter The Kettlebell! https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Strength-Secret-Soviet-Supermen/dp/0938045695 (45:40) The rib injury story(46:40) Hacking the nervous system?(49:20) The Neurofunctional Strength Training Program https://www.nextlevelneuro.com/the-neuro-functional-strength-fb (52:30) Where to find more about Next Level Neuro @nextlevelneuro https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelneuro/ (53:10) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In this milestone episode, the host shares the 12 best lessons of strength learned from 200 episodes, emphasizing the power of stories and learning from others. Topics discussed include foot care, building strength skills, the importance of overpreparation and foot care, and the significance of unplugging. The hosts also reflect on commitment, gratitude, and encourage engagement with the show.

In the 199th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, mindset performance coach, Mark England, will talk about the power of words spoken out loud and internally, I didn't laugh for an entire year, emotional detoxification, Atelophobia: The fear of not being good enough, the victim mentality, you can’t trust men, learn to think about your thinking, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:40) Michael introduces our special guest, mindset performance coach, Mark England @enliftedcoaches(1:50) The power of words, spoken out loud and internally.(2:30) Mark began his journey in MMA.(3:40) Mark's college girlfriend.(4:20) Relocating to Thailand to teach.(4:50) Second knee surgery at 26 years old(5:00) Your fighting career is over(6:00) I didn't laugh for an entire year.(6:30) Deep into the victim mentality.(7:10) Lived in Thailand for 10 years.(8:00) Are you going to complain about this at 55 years old?(9:10) Shout out to Barry Musgrave(9:15) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (10:40) Emotional detoxification.(10:50) Is there anybody who's stuck in their story?(12:00) We remember 30% of what we hear, 50% of what we write, 80% of what we teach(12:10) "A spell is a word or a combination of words of great influence.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(12:50) From "He did that to me" to "He did that to himself."(15:00) Atelophobia: The fear of not being good enough.(15:40) The story I had in my head.(16:10) "The victim mentality is an acquired personality trait where a person tends to regard himself or herself as the victim of the negative actions of others, even in the absence of clear evidence.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(16:50) “The victim mentality depends on a habitual thought process.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(20:00) Transforming a problem into a personal hell.(20:20) You can't trust men.(23:00) Be cautious when selecting your peer group.(24:00) It's hard to hide from the truth when it's right in front of your face.(25:40) "The real pre-workout in the fitness industry is the victim mentality."(28:00) I'm sorry, I'm leaving.(30:50) You can change your own stories.(31:20) An applicable definition of mindset.(31:40) "Mindset is the story you tell yourself." - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(34:50) Physical versus mental strength.(35:20) Everyone knows when they're procrastinating because we know what procrastination feels like.(37:00) “If you're using your words better and you're telling yourself better stories, you're going to feel better and your relationships will improve.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(37:20) Language games.(38:20) "How can I ever get over this?"(39:00) Observe you're thinking.(39:20) "When we learn to think about our thinking, we become alive in a new way.” - Alan Watts(40:50) From "How can I EVER get over this?" to "How can I get over this?"(43:40) Without words, mindset is not practical.(45:50) “Soft talk is the gateway drug to the rest of your language.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(46:50) Pick-up lines(47:00) Example of soft talk words: Possibly, perhaps, could, might, probably, sort of, kind of, hopefully.(50:30) Confidence and articulation.(52:20) “When you get control of your word choice, you get control of your story.” - Mark England @enliftedcoaches(54:00 Simplicity is the answer.(55:20) I can't stand the word mindset.(57:00) Where to find more about Mark England @enliftedcoaches(58:10) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group 

Kettlebell expert Aleks Salkin discusses his new book 'Tamers of the Lost Arc', the Dark Knight trilogy, and the importance of the upper back muscles in kettlebell swings. They also talk about foot care, the writing process, and finding the right means of transportation. Plus, they share details about a free kettlebell challenge and how listeners can purchase Aleks' book.

Experienced in various forms of exercise and knowledgeable about the power of wisdom, Michael Kurkowski discusses the best definition of wisdom, the journey from dance to pilates to yoga, the importance of repetition for mastery, and the power of reading a book for the second time.

In The 196th Episode Of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael And Our Special Guest, The Owner Of NeXa Studios, Anna Clark, Will Talk About Mixing Strength Training With Pilates And Yoga, Michael’s First Rkc, The 4’s Of Pilates: Strength, Stretch, Stamina, And Stability. The Joffrey Ballet School And Its Incredibly Structure Methodology, Auditioning For The Rockettes, The Byzantine Emperor Who Loved His 100-Kilo Kettlebell, And More!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Michael introduces our special guest, Owner of NeXa Studios, Anna Clark @theannaclark(0:40) Mixing Strength training with Pilates and Yoga(1:30) Shout out to John Morgan @striking_strength(2:00) John and Anna in the SFG 1 and SFG 2(2:40) Michael’s first RKC(3:50) Old school training with Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(5:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:50) Anna comes from a Pilates and Yoga background(7:40) I love certifications!(8:20) I’d rather be fat than do cardio!(9:30) Refreshing masculine energy(9:50) Be the Savage and the Sage(11:00) Harmony vs Balance(11:20) You need both creativity and deep structure(13:50) NeXa Studios https://www.nexastudios.nyc/ (14:10) What’s Anna Clark’s background?(15:00) A Bridge from Dance to Pilates(18:30) The 4’s of Pilates: Strength, stretch, stamina, and stability(18:40) All your systems work congruently(19:30) The Joffrey Ballet School and its incredibly structure methodology(21:00) Auditioning for The Rockettes(22:30) How did Anna start coaching?(22:40) Power Pilates School(23:10) Shout out to Romanos Krasinowska and Bob Lincolns(23:20) “Learn from the source.” - Anna Clark @theannaclark(24:00) Mastery by Robert Greene(24:55) I hated the Pilates Police(25:20) “In order to help my clients, I need to be able to bend the rules a little bit.” - Anna Clark @theannaclark(26:20) Shout out o Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(27:00) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport (28:20) The first Kettlebell picture ever is from like 4,500 years ago(28:20) Jamie Lewis: The History of Kettlebells https://www.buzzsprout.com/1066639/8951839-152-jamie-lewis-the-history-of-kettlebells  (29:00) This Byzantine Emperor loved his 100 kilo Kettlebell(30:00) Technique, mindset, grip, and resilience(31:40) “Know the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” - Carrie Campbell@carrie_campbell_wbffpro(33:20) When did Anna open her studio?(35:40) Start small(37:30) Why “IMPACT!” by Todd Durkin was initially rejected by publishers?(41:10) The power of hospitality(43:30) Why do they want to lose 20 lbs?(45:00) Asking “why” it’s uncomfortable, but as a coach, you have to ask(46:50) Transactional vs Transformational(47:50) People hire you based on trust(50:00) Is it okay to be a “jack of all trades”?(51:10) I know how much I don’t know(52:00) Creating tension only with your body weight(53:00) Check out this big contrast between ballet and kettlebell training(54:00) Learning Krav Maga(56:00) Where to find out more about Anna Clark @theannaclark https://www.instagram.com/theannaclark/ (56:50) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 195th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about Productive Unplug, Combining Kettlebell training with Pilates and Yoga, the power of words and stories, what the heck is mindset, and the story of Linda.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) A story I thought I’d share with you while I was running(1:20) Listen to the interview with Todd Durkin @todddurkin(2:30) “If you want more green machine, then you need to take more mellow yellow time and more blue sky time.” - Todd Durkin @todddurkin(3:00) Productive Unplug(3:40) Shout out to Ana Clark(3:50) Combining Kettlebell training with Pilates and Yoga(4:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:00) Shout out to Mark England(6:10) The power of words and stories(6:40) What the heck is mindset?(7:40) The story of Linda(8:20) Linda suffered from a very severe stroke(8:50) Linda wanted to increase mobility(9:20) Linda wanted to get up out of a chair without any assistance(10:00) One day, Linda got up and did 8 reps in a row!(10:40) Linda was always early (11:10) I am here!(11:50) She knew that she had to show up for herself(13:05) “The ones that succeed, they show up.” - Michael Kurkowski (13:20) “Wisdom is learning the same lesson over and over again until it finally sticks.” - The Strength Connection(14:50) Learn from Linda. Show Up!(15:15) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

In the 194th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, creating a theme for your year, what is the definition of “IMPACT!” for Todd Durkin, and how that definition has evolved over the years, the story of the book “The IMPACT! Body Plan,” impact sounded like a “car crash”? True Strength vs IMPACT!, the #1 lesson Todd Durkin learned from my dad, “A Father’s Love” - Todd Durkin's speech with Dr. David Jeremiah, and much more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Michael introducing our special guest, world-renowned performance coach, Todd Durkin @todddurkin(2:00) Michael heard Todd speak 12 years ago(2:50) Creating a theme for your year(3:00) What is the definition of “IMPACT!” for Todd Durkin, and how that definition has evolved over the years(3:40) The story of the book “The IMPACT! Body Plan” by Todd Durkin (4:50) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G (6:10) Impact sounded like a “car crash”?(6:40) The publishing company wouldn’t let the book out because of the name(8:40) “Sometimes you got to stick by what you firmly believe and be willing to walk away from a deal, even if you already invested a lot of time, energy and money into it.” - Todd Durkin @todddurkin(8:50) IMPACT is a way of life(10:50) Impact is a “positive” impact(11:40) True Strength vs IMPACT!(13:10) IMPACT! Now is an acronym(13:40) “My role in divine purpose is to empower others to empower others.” - Todd Durkin @todddurkin(15:10) The story of Todd Durkin’s family(16:10) Todd Durkin lost his dad at 20 years old(16:40) The #1 lesson I learned from my dad: Instill belief(18:00) A back injury that ended my football career at 25(20:00) Doing a detox for the first time(20:40) Healing, fascia, and soft tissue(21:00) Zen body therapy(22:30) The start of Fitness Quest 10(23:30) I was helping people of all ages, levels, shapes, and sizes(24:20) “The body is a crazy place to live.” - Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(25:00) Pain gets stored in the body(26:50) Shout out to John E. Sarno(28:50) Working with LaDainian Tomlinson @lt_21official, Drew Brees @drewbrees, and Vaughn Parker(32:00) Addicted to coaching(35:00) “If you want to change your psychological state, you need to change your physiological state” - Todd Durkin @todddurkin(35:50) Harmony vs balance(37:10) “You don't always have to put periods after each of your roles. You can put commas.” - Pastor TD Jakes(39:40) “If you want more green machine, then you need to take more mellow yellow time and more blue sky time.” - Wayne Cotton(40:00) The more success you create, the more time off you need(43:40) Give yourself time to be unproductive(44:40) I’d feel guilty when I took time off(52:10) “A Father’s Love” Todd Durkin’s speech with Dr. David Jeremiah @drdavidjeremiah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyEFE0PBqjc (55:30) 3 signs from God(56:10) My father. Me as a father, and God as my father(58:30) There are always opportunities for you to grow(59:50) The congruence between body, mind and soul(1:00:00) Get Your Mind Right by Todd Durkin https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Mind-Right-Potential/dp/0801094941 (1:02:40) Where to find out more about Todd Durkin @todddurkin (1:03:40) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298