
Original Strength Bodcast
Some of the best moments in life happen through conversation. It's how we share ideas, exchange meaning, and gain understanding. Growth happens when we ask honest questions and remain open to hearing the answers. Learn with Tim Anderson as he asks friends and colleagues probing questions about the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Latest episodes

Jan 21, 2022 • 30min
BodCast Episode 115: Building a Healthy Brain and a Happy Life with Dr Wendy Suzuki
In this episode, Tim talks with neural scientist and author, Dr. Wendy Suzuki about how movement can build a healthy brain. Dr. Suzuki is a passionate author, speaker, and teacher on the effects of movement and how it can restore and change the brain for the better.
This is a great conversation with lots of useful insight about movement and stress.
To learn more about Dr. Suzuki, her work and her books, check out this link: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/

Jan 14, 2022 • 28min
BodCast Episode 114: Building a Swole Planet with Ryan Andrews
In this episode, Tim talks to author and teacher, Ryan Andrews about his new book, "Swole Planet: Building a Better Body and a Better Earth. Ryan is sharing a powerful message about how our health is connected with the health of the whole planet. This is a great listen.
To check our Ryan's book, Swole Planet, Click here: https://www.ryandandrews.com/shop/p/swole-planet
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Jan 7, 2022 • 59min
BodCast Episode 113: Dying Mighty While Living Strong with Coach Fury
In this episode, Tim and his good friend, Steve "Coach Fury" Holliner, talk about kettlebells, strength training, getting kidnapped, Marvel Movies, and Dying Mighty. This is a fun chat between two friends.
To learn from Steve and his Die Mighty Training Method, click Here: https://speakeasyofstrength.com/dmm
To follow Coach Fury on Instagram, go here: @speakeasyofstrengthbk

Dec 31, 2021 • 35min
BodCast Episode 112: Ending 2021 with 100,000 Kettlebell Swings with Jason Van Sant
In this episode, Tim talks with his good friend, Jason Van Sant, about reaching for challenges, staying on task, and completing what you set out to do. Jason recently completed 100,000 kettlebell swings and Tim wants to know WHY?

Dec 23, 2021 • 54min
BodCast Episode 111: Systema and Original Strength with Glenn Murphy
In this episode, Tim talks with his Systema Instructor, Glenn Murphy. They talk movement, breathing, reflexive strength and the similarities between Systema and OS. This is a fun and educational conversation!
To learn more about Systema or Glenn Murphy, check out https://www.ncsystema.com/and Listen to Glenn's podcast, Systema for Life here: https://blubrry.com/systemaforlife/

Dec 17, 2021 • 51min
BodCast Episode 110: Discovering Your Creative Genius with Michael Gelb
In this episode, Tim talks with world-renowned speaker and author, Michael Gelb about the Alexandar Technique, Creativity, Martial Arts, Superman, and Laughter.
The world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, Michael J. Gelb is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, innovative leadership and executive coaching. His clients include DuPont, Emerson, Genentech, KPMG, Merck, Microsoft, Nike and YPO.
Michael is a Senior Fellow at The Center for Humanistic Management and a member of the Leading People and Organizations Advisory Board at the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. Michael was also awarded a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, and he co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar there for more than 10 years. Michael was honored as “Brain of the Year” (1999) by the Brain Trust Charity – other recipients include Steven Hawking, Garry Kasparov and Edward De Bono.
Michael is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Discover Your Genius, Innovate Like Edison, and The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now.
Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies. Recent releases include The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World, co-authored with Prof. Raj Sisodia, and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career.
To learn more about Michael, his courses, and his books, click here: https://michaelgelb.com/home
To attend the Malibu Retreat on Zoom on December 28th, click here: https://alexandertechniqueworkshops.com/

Dec 10, 2021 • 19min
BodCast Episode 109: Learning Every Time with Bob Munds
In this episode, Tim talks with his friend, Bob Munds, the man who has attended more Original Strength workshops than anyone besides Tim. This is a conversation between two friends about moving, staying healthy, and keeping a sense of humor.

Nov 26, 2021 • 58min
BodCast Episode 108: What is Living Tensegrity? With John Sharkey
In this episode, Tim talks with teacher, speaker, and author, John Sharkey about anatomy, biotensegrity, healing and THE original fabric. If you love to learn about the body, this is the episode for you.
John Sharkey MSc is a clinical anatomist, exercise physiologist and neuromuscular therapist with 30yrs experience. AND he is an amazingly gifted teacher.
To learn more from John, check out his website: http://www.johnsharkeyevents.com/.

Nov 19, 2021 • 27min
BodCast Episode 107: Can Religion and Science Play Together to Create Healthier People?
In today's episode, Tim talks with Dr. Harold Koenig, M.D.about spirituality, medicine, and health. Dr. Koenig has written 55 books on these combined topics. He is also the Director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health at Duke University.
This is a fantastic conversation that you may want to listen to more than once!
To learn more about Dr. Koenig, check out these links:
https://medicine.duke.edu/faculty/harold-g-koenig-md
https://spiritualityandhealth.duke.edu/index.php/harold-g-koenig-m-d/

Nov 12, 2021 • 24min
BodCast Episode 106: Getting out of pain with Ortho-Bionomy?
In this episode, Tin talks with Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy, Carole Poffinbarger. Ortho-Bionomy is a hands-on, and hands-off, technique that can help you get out of pain.
If you want to know more about Ortho-Bionomy, or find a therapist in your area, click here: https://www.ortho-bionomy.org/aws/SOBI/pt/sp/home_page
To work with Carole, contact her here: poffin@fuse.net