

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
Joshua Gibson
Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you've never seen before and will never hear again!
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Oct 22, 2024 • 47min
Ep. 263: Three Principles of Coaching Greatness
In this episode, Max and I dive into the fundamentals of effective coaching, breaking down our three key principles: rapid iteration, utilizing tools over rigid schools of thought, and the importance of execution.Enjoy!Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://app.coachlogik.com/loginFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Oct 14, 2024 • 2h 2min
Ep. 262: Revolutionizing Cognitive Therapy | David Burns, M.D.
This was the most meaningful podcast that I've recorded to date, as I was joined by the legend Dr. David Burns. David is a psychiatrist and author known for his contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy. His book "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" explores the philosophical underpinnings of how our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. As a professor emeritus at Stanford University, Burns continues to examine the intersection of psychology and philosophy, particularly in how individuals can rationally approach and overcome psychological challenges. His books have transformed millions of lives, while his "Feeling Good Podcast" reaches countless listeners worldwide.In this episode, we discuss the underpinnings of TEAM-CBT, how David is incorporating this model into an app (Feeling Great), and we role play a therapy session.Enjoy.David's website:https://feelinggood.com/The Feeling Great app:https://www.feelinggreat.com/Feeling Good podcast:https://pod.link/1171155453David's other books!https://feelinggood.com/books/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Oct 7, 2024 • 60min
Ep. 261: The Art of Successful Remote Coaching
I am once again joined by the magnificent Max Aita, this time to discuss remote coaching. We chat about the Xs and Os of successful remote coaching, including the importance of inter- and intrapersonal skills, thinking in patterns and not pieces, and where intuition fits in.Enjoy. Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://app.coachlogik.com/loginFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Sep 30, 2024 • 56min
Ep: 260: Favorite Exercises, Training Too Light, & Improving the Squat | Max Aita
The podcast is BACK and this week I am joined by the great Max Aita. We discuss programming after a competition, training too light, our favorite exercises, and the state of CoachLogik.Enjoy. Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://app.coachlogik.com/loginFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Aug 2, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 259: Hormones, Subjective Questionnaires, and Philosophy of Science | Drake Eserhaut, PhD (c)
We wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here:Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean and JerkDrake Eserhaut is a PhD student at the University of Kansas, where he studies the endocrine response to exercise and sport, specifically including blood flow restriction training for strength and power athletes. In this episode, we discuss subject and objective athlete monitoring. This encompasses questionnaires to assess readiness, the roles of testosterone and cortisol in monitoring, and how science fits in.Enjoy!References mentioned:Kölling et al. on that 8-item questionnaire:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31696778/Example Google Form for anyone interested:https://forms.gle/svEWnvTbkUZrciRy6Blood test imprecision tool:https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m149/rapid-responsesFollow Drake and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/drake.datadrivenstrength/https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenstrength/Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Jul 25, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 258: Clean and Jerk Masterclass | Chris Taber, PhD
We wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here:Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean and JerkFollow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher-TaberFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep. 257: Strength and Conditioning at the Olympic Training Center | Ambrose Serrano, MSc
Ambrose Serrano is currently the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Winter Olympic athletes training at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY.In this episode, we discuss the OTC's S&C structure, Ambrose's day-to-day responsibilities, advice for new S&C professionals, and what Ambrose looks for when hiring new coaches. This was an absolutely incredible episode, one you really won't want to miss.Sign up for the Coachlogik waitlist:https://form.typeform.com/to/g7HTOrZr?typeform-source=coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 7/19 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep. 256: Regional Hypertrophy: What the Science Says | Alex Long, PhD
Alex Long is a recent graduate of ETSU, earning his PhD in Sport Physiology studying the physiological adaptations following a strength endurance block performed with accentuated eccentric loading or traditional resistance training. In this episode, we discuss Alex's research line, particularly training-induced morphological adaptations in skeletal muscle, deep diving into the available literature and his current work to understand the implications of regional hypertrophy for performance. Referenced papers: Review: Inhomogeneous Muscle Growth: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2020/10000/regional_hypertrophy,_the_inhomogeneous_muscle.11.aspxRegional Hypertrophy, Muscle Center of Mass, and Moment of Inertia Paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1074705/fullRandomized Controlled Trial: Regional Hypertrophy and Jump Performance: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351577491_The_role_of_exercise_selection_in_regional_Muscle_Hypertrophy_A_randomized_controlled_trialEmphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/4/76Study under Dr. Long and Dr. Taber: Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science: https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/exercise--sport-science---ms/Sign up for the Coachlogik waitlist:https://form.typeform.com/to/g7HTOrZr?typeform-source=coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 7/12 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep. 255: Meg Stone | 2x Olympian & 1st Female D1 Strength Coach
Meg Stone is a titan in athletics; going to two Olympic Games and becoming the NCAA's first female D1 head strength coach. In this episode, we discuss Meg's background as an athlete and a coach and her experiences as a female in the strength and conditioning profession - particularly with D1 football in the 1980s. Follow the ETSU Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education:https://www.instagram.com/sportscienceed/https://x.com/sportscienceed?lang=enSign up for the Coachlogik waitlist:https://form.typeform.com/to/g7HTOrZr?typeform-source=coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 7/12 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 37min
Ep. 254: The Secret to Great Coaching | Christian Carter, PhD
Christian Carter received his PhD from East Tennessee State University, where he studied accentuated eccentric loading and assisted with the weightlifting team, women's soccer, and men's and women's golf teams. He is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at James Madison University.Very infrequently do you come across someone with a similar philosophy, life outlook, and interests. This was one of those instances. Christian is highly educated in sport science and human performance, an avid consumer of philosophy and psychological texts, and an all-around awesome person.In this episode, we discuss Christian's revelation as a strength coach, authentic coaching, and his experience getting a PhD in sport physiology before taking over as the director at JMU.Enjoy.Follow Christian:https://www.instagram.com/drcoachcarter/https://www.instagram.com/rp_weightlifting/Sign up for the Coachlogik waitlist:https://form.typeform.com/to/g7HTOrZr?typeform-source=coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 6/28 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off