The Strength Connection

Joel Cochran is the Founder of Proclivity Nutrition, the non-traditional program that focuses on shifting your identity with food and health, so that all the nutritional changes you make and results you get stick – and stick for good.Joel’s insights on interweaving the mental and physical components of fitness, mindset and nutrition are amazing, and his story of shifting his own personal story and how to take these lessons and translate them into a method to help others is remarkable.Check out more of Joel at:Website: https://www.proclivity.co/IG: joelcochran_Also, Get your FREE copy of The One Day Strength Challenge E-Book from the Strength Connection at:https://www.mystrengthconnection.com/opt-in

It’s been quite an educational ride for me the past months on the podcast, with some incredible insights of wisdom shared from guests. In this episode I unpacked a few of these insights and how they’ve impacted me immediately upon learning them. Check it out here and on Youtube!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-connection/id1588270298?i=1000636496029#strengthconnection #strengthunveiled #EmbraceYourJourney #primalmanpathway #mindsetmatters #strength #fitnesspodcast  #podcasts #podcast

Chase Tolleson is a Men’s performance coach, military veteran, and the creator of Primal Man Pathway, a program designed for Men to develop body, mind, and spirit to gain the confidence they want to live the life they desire.Chase is a next level communicator, taking complex problems and dissecting them down into digestible action steps to maximize your health, fitness, mindset, and lifestyle.You can find more of Chase’s work at…Chasetolleson.comIG: coach_chase_tolleson

Geoff Neupert BioGeoff needs little introduction on this show, being one of the great coaches and programmers in the world of Kettlebell training, strength and conditioning.Geoff is the author of the renowned books Kettlebell Muscle 1 and 2, Kettlebell Strong, and is the creator of Chasing Strength.He’s one of the premier leaders in health, fitness, strength, and conditioning in the world, and in this episode of the Strength Connection, we dove into the Evolution of his coaching journey.What are underrated and overrated modalities in training, how to program efficiently for your goals, and keys to success in body, and mind.Contact Geoff Neupert at…Website. Www. chasingstrength.comFacebook:: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.neupert

Discover the power of story work and the importance of unpacking and changing our personal narratives. Explore the benefits of stepping outside our environments for gaining perspective and overcoming mediocrity. Learn about the significance of self-talk, affirmations, and the transformative impact of asking for help. Reflect on Dave Robinson's mindset and storytelling abilities as a Master Storyworker and Healthy Holistic Habits coach.

Mike Bledsoe has been a juggernaut in the fitness and personal growth space for over a decade. He’s founded 7 different companies, all still generating in the 7 figures, over 16 years , including Barbell Shrugged, Training Camp for the Soul, Enlifted, and The Strong Coach.His holistic approach combines psycho-emotional well-being, mindset, physical health, leadership, and business strategy.His work comes from a unique perspective that blends traditional wisdom with modern techniques, providing professionals with the tools to drive profound change in their professional lives.Website: www.bledsoe.lifeIG handle: mike_bledsoeJoin Mike’s Newsletter: https://mikebledsoe.ac-page.com/newsletter

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.