
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

Jun 18, 2021 • 40min
BodCast Episode 85: Navigating the Maps in Your Brain with Dr. Rebecca Schwarzlose
In this episode, Tim talks with neuroscientist and author, Dr. Rebecca Schwarzlose about her new book, Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain—And How They Guide You
This is an interesting conversation about the wonders of your brain.
To learn more, check out Dr. Schwarzlose and Brainscapes!
www.rebeccaschwarzlose.com
https://www.amazon.com/Brainscapes-Warped-Wondrous-Written-Brain-ebook/dp/B08B3CFXCD
Or, go to https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder to find a real bookstore!
Brainscapes was supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Program in Public Understanding of Science and Technology. They are a non-profit that funds research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economics.

Jun 10, 2021 • 42min
BodCast Episode 84: Finding Your True Voice with Jean McClelland
In this episode, Tim talks with the amazing Jean McClelland, teacher of voice, the Alexander Technique, and breath. Jean's passion is contagious. If you're not already in awe of your body, you will be after listening to this episode.
To learn more about Jean, or to learn from Jean, check out her website here: https://www.jeanmcclellandvoice.com/

Jun 4, 2021 • 24min
BodCast Episode 83: ChiRunning with Vince Vaccaro
In this episode, Tim talks with Vince Vaccaro, the owner of ChiLiving about what exactly is ChiRunning and ChiWalking. This is a fun conversation about moving the way the body is designed to move. If you like walking and running, and you absolutely should, this is an episode for you!
To learn more about Vince and ChiRunning, click here:
https://www.chirunning.com/instructor/vince-vaccaro/

May 28, 2021 • 37min
BodCast Episode 82: Waking Up Your Glutes with Aleks, the "Hebrew Hammer," Salkin
In this episode, Aleks is back to talk about how to restore your glutes to properly propel yourself through life. Yes, this is a fun, candid conversation between two friends talking about butts.
To learn more about Aleks, check him out at www.alekssalkin.com.
To read his article on glutes, click here: https://originalstrength.net/blog/2021/05/17/glute-tastic/

May 21, 2021 • 53min
BodCast Episode 81: Breathing to Discover Your True Voice with Robin De Haas and Lynn Martin
In this episode, Tim talks with the dynamite duo, Robin De Haas and Lynn Martin about the power of Breathing Coordination and how the breath is the key to discovering your voice. This is a fantastic show with two fantastic guests.
To learn more about Robin and Lynn, check out their websites:
https://www.breathingcoordination.ch/en/welcome/
https://breathingcoordination.com/home-page
Read Robin's book, The Path of the Voice! Click here: https://www.thepathofthevoice.com/

May 14, 2021 • 37min
BodCast Episode 80: Being Mindful to Discover Your Possibilities with Ellen Langer
In this episode, Tim talks with the Mother of Mindfulness, Professor Ellen Langer. Ellen is an amazing educator, speaker, author, researcher, and artist. She's simply a brilliant breath of fresh air in her approach to mindfulness. You will love her. AND, you'll discover that achieving mindfulness may be simpler than you've imagined.
To learn more about Professor Langer, check out her website and books here:
http://ellenlanger.com/
https://scholar.harvard.edu/langer/home

May 7, 2021 • 44min
BodCast Episode 79: Unlocking Your Strength Potential with Jon Bruney
In this episode, Tim talks with World Record Holder, Performing Strongman, Author, Speaker and Preacher, Jon Bruney about removing the limitations of strength through gentle encouragement, mentors, and faith.
This is a fantastic episode that YOU WILL LOVE.
To learn more about Jon, check him out here:
https://www.neuropowersource.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pressing-the-limits-podcast/id1497788061
http://zionmissionarychurch.net/

Apr 30, 2021 • 28min
BodCast Episode 78: Crawling Around the World with Radek Jonas
In this episode, Tim talks with his friend Radak Jonas, World Crawler. Seriously, Radek crawls all over the world, when he can travel, of course. Radek is full of energy and passion about crawling. He may even make you want to give crawling in public a try.
Check him out on Instagram @crawl_the_world.

Apr 23, 2021 • 46min
BodCast Episode 77: Playing for your Life with Matt Meyers
In this episode, Tim talks with friend, Matt Myers about the need and value of play for our physical, mental and emotional health. This is a thought-provoking conversation about returning to the ways of a child.
To learn more about Matt and the references he mentions, look here: "Play. Full. E-book" https://books.apple.com/us/book/play-full/id1366453917
Nerdfitness.com
Article on Exercising with Kids to make it more playful: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/how-to-exercise-with-your-kids-work-out-as-a-family/
Play by Stuart Brown https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=play+by+stuart+brown&qid=1614268815&s=books&sr=1-1
The Art of Roughhousing by Anthony T DeBenedet https://www.amazon.com/Art-Roughhousing-Old-Fashioned-Horseplay-Every/dp/1594744874/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ANEH7WNVLFKY&dchild=1&keywords=art+of+roughhousing&qid=1614268802&s=books&sprefix=art+of+rough%2Cstripbooks%2C153&sr=1-1
Exuberant Animal Playbook by Frank Forencich https://www.amazon.com/dp/0972335897?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Playing with Movement by Todd Hargrove https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Movement-Dimensions-Physical-Performance/dp/0578502615/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=playing+with+movement&qid=1614268789&s=books&sr=1-1
Evolve Move Play Website and Podcast https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/
Movement Snacks Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/movementsnacks/
Mary Beth Gangemi Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/marybethgangemi/
Get Wildly Fit Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/getwildlyfit/
BeMonkeyFit Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/bemonkeyfit/
Playformance Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/playformance/
Moving.Creatures Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/moving.creatures/

Apr 16, 2021 • 51min
BodCast Episode 76: The Maffetone Method with Dr Phil Maffetone
In this episode, Tim talks with the brilliant Dr. Phil Maffetone about the Maffetone method, running, strength training, and music. This is a fun conversation with some great tidbits about training and learning.
To learn more about Dr. Maffetone, check him out here: https://philmaffetone.com/