
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

Jul 14, 2023 • 33min
BodCast Episode 185: Say Goodbye Insomnia and Hello Sleep with Dr. Jade Wu
Get the Daily 21's for Vitality here: https://osi-online.com/courses/the-daily-21s-for-vitality/
In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Jade Wu about her new book, Hello Sleep, The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia without Medicine.
Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM, is a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. Her mission is to spread the gift of sleep. And she is going to do it! This is a fantastic book that you want to read!
To read Hello Sleep, click here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/hello-sleep/
To learn more from Dr. Wu, click here: https://drjadewu.com/

Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
BodCast Episode 184: The Humming Effect with Jonathan and Andi Goldman
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In this episode, Tim talks with Jonathan and Andi Goldman about their new book, The Humming Effect. Your voice is far more powerful than you know. It can help you heal and even help those around you heal. All the power you could want is in you now. Listen to Jonathan and Andi tell you about accessing it.
To read The Humming Effect, click here: https://amzn.to/44lfu6k
To learn more from Jonathan and Andi, click here:
https://www.healingsounds.com/

Jun 23, 2023 • 30min
BodCast Episode 183: Are Zero Drop Shoes the Way to Go?
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In this episode, Tim talks with his good friend Andrew Hutchinson about whether or not Zero Drop shoes are the best choice for footwear. They also talk about approaching issues with gentleness rather than force.
This may be the show that gets you questioning your footwear.

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 9min
BodCast Episode 182: The Miracles of the Soleus Pushup with Professor Marc Hamilton
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https://osi-online.com/online-fitness-programs-2/
In this episode, Tim talks with the father of the Soleus Pushup, Dr. Marc Hamiltion. This is the miracle movement (and the miracle muscle) that can change your life - it can help you combat, if not prevent, metabolic syndrome.
To learn more and do your own investigations about the SPU, check out these free resources:
https://www.youtube.com/@marchamiltonphd for the Hamilton lab’s YouTube channel
https://www.soleusmetabolism.org for the Hamilton lab’s website
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.104869 for a free copy of the original scientific article in the journal iScience (Cell Press)
The videos and website are resources to provide expert commentary about not only what is specifically discussed in this podcast, but much more. You will find trustworthy instructional information about how, why, and when to do this type of muscular activity called the Soleus Push-Up. These resources are being developed by Dr. Hamilton's laboratory members, who are the only scientific experts that have developed the Soleus Push-Up. Therefore, it is designed to help provide you with the most trustworthy and accurate information possible.

Jun 9, 2023 • 55min
BodCast Episode 181: The Biodynamics of the Immune System with Dr. Michael Shea
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In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Michael Shea about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and his new book, The Biodynamics of the Immune System.
You are really going to enjoy this conversation. Get a notepad!
To learn more from Dr.Shea, click here: https://www.sheaheart.com/
To read his new book, click here:
https://www.amazon.com/Biodynamics-Immune-System-Balancing-Energies/dp/1644115255/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1ORV2MAMUEV2E&keywords=michael+shea&qid=1686236194&sprefix=michael+shea%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-6
To find a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, click here:
https://www.craniosacraltherapy.org/

Jun 2, 2023 • 42min
BodCast Episode 180: The Art and Need of Forgiveness with Everett Worthington, PhD
In this episode, Tim talks with Forgiveness expert Everett Worthington about the art of practicing forgiveness. Dr. Worthingon is the world's leading expert in forgiveness, and his mission is to spread forgiveness all over the world - and he is doing it.
This is one BodCast you will LOVE.
To learn more from Dr. Worthington, visit his website here:
http://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/
To get your free Forgiveness Workbook, click here:
https://reach.discoverforgiveness.org/
To get yourself feeling amazing with the Daily 21s program, click here:
https://osi-online.com/courses/the-daily-21s-for-vitality/

May 26, 2023 • 38min
BodCast Episode 179: Establishing the Foundation of Optimal Performance
In this episode, Tim talks with professional MLB catcher Austin Wynns and Professional Trainer to the stars Mark Shropshire. This conversation is about establishing a foundation of movement to fill in the gaps of performance. Moving better takes the brakes off the body. Here is how...
If you want to unlock your body and establish your foundation for a better life, click here! https://osi-online.com/courses/unlock-your-body/

May 19, 2023 • 42min
BodCast Episode 178: The Strength Connection in Spirit, Mind, and Body with Michael Kurkowski
To build your body, click here:
https://osi-online.com/courses/build-your-body/
Then click on "Take this course."
In this episode, Tim is talking with the amazing trainer, Michael Kurkowski, about building a resilient body, mind, and spirit. This is a great conversation between two friends with some great insights.
Michael is also the host of a great podcast called The Strength Connection.
To follow Michael and learn from him, check him out at
https://www.instagram.com/mike_strength_connection/?hl=en
@mike_strength_connection on IG
And @thestrengthconnection3001

May 12, 2023 • 37min
BodCast Episode 177: Restoring Pelvic Health with Julie Wiebe
In this episode, Tim talks with Physical Therapist Jule Wiebe about women's health, motherhood, and healing from traumatic injuries. This is a Mother's Day weekend special. It's full of great information and wisdom.
To learn more from Julie, check her out at https://www.juliewiebept.com/
To train like Tim and design the body you want to have, go to
https://osi-online.com/courses/design-your-body/

May 8, 2023 • 43min
BodCast Episode 176: The Advancing Man Project with Dave, the Iron Tamer, Whitley
In this episode, Tim talks with his good friend and Strongman Legend David Whitley about what it means to be an advancing man. This is a great conversation about navigating being a dad and trying to be the best version of yourself to raise strong and healthy adults.
If you're a dad, or a parent, who wants to be moved by love for love, this is a show for you.
To learn more about The Advancing Man Project, click here:
https://www.advancingmanproject.com/