
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

Dec 9, 2022 • 29min
BodCast Episode 155: The Love of One's Fate with Kirby Sams
In this episode, Tim talks with his friend and inspiration, Kirby Sams. Kirby is a lifelong mover, "player," and strength coach. At age 74 years young, he is still going strong and gaining more wisdom with every day that passes. In this conversation, Kirby shares one of the secrets of real strength.
Grab a friend and listen.

Nov 11, 2022 • 31min
BodCast Episode 154: How do Deal with Jerks at Work with Dr. Tessa West
In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tessa West about her book, Jerks and Work: Toxic Co-Workers and What to Do About Them.
This is a fun, informative and helpful conversation about how you can navigate your workspace when dealing with complicated people and issues.
To learn more about Tessa's work or to read her book, check her out here:
https://www.tessawestauthor.com/
https://twitter.com/tessawestnyu?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/west.tessa/

Nov 9, 2022 • 15min
BodCast Episode 153: Motion is Lotion and You're not Old
In this episode, Tim talks with himself about cracking joints, back pain, and the perfect pushup. It's not a long show, but there may just be something in it you need. If it is useful, consider sharing it with a friend.

Oct 28, 2022 • 48min
BodCast Episode 152: Surviving the Menopocalypse with Amanda Thebe
In this episode, Tim talks with fitness expert and author, Amanda Thebe, about her book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. This is a rich conversation full of great information that you are probably going to want to know!
To read Menopocalypse and to learn more from Amanda, click here: https://amandathebe.com/

Oct 21, 2022 • 57min
BodCast Episode 151: Misconceptions of OS and THE KEY to Mass Made Simple with Aleks Salkin
In this episode, Tim and Aleks discuss Superman, Original Strength, Training, and the super secret key to Dan John's Mass Made Simple Training Program. This is a fun episode with lots of wisdom to be had.
To learn more from Aleks, read his book The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp/B0B8XV9MM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GQVYS885Y2AC&keywords=aleks+salkin&qid=1666277647&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMC43NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNjgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=aleks+salk%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1
Or check out his 9minutechallenge.com training.

Oct 14, 2022 • 40min
BodCast Episode 150: Can We Be a Superhero with Dr. Paul Zehr
In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Paul Zehr about the possibilities of being a real life superhero. Dr. Zehr is a sensorimotor neuroscientist and author who writes and teaches about optimizing human performance. His first book is called Becoming Batman - how can you not want to do that?!
To read Dr. Zehr's books, check him out here: https://www.amazon.com/E-Paul-Zehr/e/B001JSDQSK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1665694316&sr=8-1
To learn more from Dr. Zehr, check him out here: https://zehr.uvic.ca/

Oct 7, 2022 • 13min
BodCast Episode 149: Can You Be in Heaven and Hell at the Same Time?
In this sobering episode, Tim talks about his trip to Australia where he discovered an interesting juxtaposition; he was in both Heaven and Hell.
It's a true story. It could have a great lesson, maybe two.

Sep 23, 2022 • 33min
BodCast Episode 148: Making the Joy Choice with Michelle Segar
In this episode, Tim talks with author, researcher, speaker, teacher, and behavioral change specialist, Michelle Segar about her new book, The Joy Choice. This is a fun, passionate conversation about how to successfully choose your way through life's obstacles when it comes to establishing and maintaining your health self-care.
To read the Joy Choice, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Choice-Finally-Achieve-Exercise/dp/B09WXVJ6DV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michelle+Segar+PhD&qid=1663017052&s=audible&sr=1-1
To take Michelles's Joy Choice quiz, click here: https://michellesegar.com/joy-quiz/

Sep 16, 2022 • 38min
BodCast Episode 147: Fasting - The Oldest Cure in the World with Steve Hendricks
In this episode, Tim talks with author and researcher Steve Hendricks about all things fasting. His new book is a great collection of stories, science, history, myths, and cures about fasting. This is such a fun conversation that will both entertain and educate!
To read The Oldest Cure in the World, check it out here: https://bookshop.org/books/the-oldest-cure-in-the-world-adventures-in-the-art-and-science-of-fasting/9781419748479
or here: https://www.amazon.com/Oldest-Cure-World-Adventures-Science/dp/B0B8T2HKZS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PACEQM7C42X5&keywords=steve+hendricks&qid=1663016479&sprefix=steve+hendricks%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1
To keep track of Steve and check out his Fasting FAQ, click here: https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq

Sep 9, 2022 • 33min
BodCast Episode 146: Building a Healthy Brain with Kimberley Wilson
In this episode, Tim talks with psychologist and author, Kimberley Wilson, about her new book Building a Healthy Brain. This is one of the best books I've read about brain health. And, it's applicable. You can build a healthy brain!
To learn more from Kimberly, check her out on Instagram @foodandpsych
Go to her website: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/healthy-brain-book
AND, buy her book! You'll love it. https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Healthy-Brain-Future-Proof/dp/B081P9Z3B7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CXIZV20CWUT8&keywords=how+to+build+a+healthy+brain&qid=1662650786&sprefix=how+to+build+a+healthy+%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1