Architect of Resilience
Chris Duffin
Understanding what makes this podcast different is understanding what makes Chris different.
For those who are unfamiliar, Chris’ story has all the makings of a Hollywood movie: a chaotic and abusive childhood in the murderous mountains of the Pacific Northwest, graduating college while working full-time to secure custody of his siblings, achieving feats of strength no other human has ever accomplished before.
Chris’ “secret formula” to overcoming those challenges? To find unstoppable strength through seemingly insurmountable struggle? It was his ability to harness his mind, body and soul. To become the architect of his own resiliency.
Throughout his journey as both athlete and academic, personally and professionally, Chris has had the pleasure of learning and sharing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide. These discussions with leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes have included how to;
• Achieve ‘superhuman’ results
• Fuel an endless evolution
• Gain internal strength and self-awareness
• Master and apply human & organizational behavior
• Utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols
Chris would be grateful for your joining as a listener and participant in the Endless Evolution Community.
For those who are unfamiliar, Chris’ story has all the makings of a Hollywood movie: a chaotic and abusive childhood in the murderous mountains of the Pacific Northwest, graduating college while working full-time to secure custody of his siblings, achieving feats of strength no other human has ever accomplished before.
Chris’ “secret formula” to overcoming those challenges? To find unstoppable strength through seemingly insurmountable struggle? It was his ability to harness his mind, body and soul. To become the architect of his own resiliency.
Throughout his journey as both athlete and academic, personally and professionally, Chris has had the pleasure of learning and sharing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide. These discussions with leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes have included how to;
• Achieve ‘superhuman’ results
• Fuel an endless evolution
• Gain internal strength and self-awareness
• Master and apply human & organizational behavior
• Utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols
Chris would be grateful for your joining as a listener and participant in the Endless Evolution Community.
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Jun 25, 2018 • 58min
Strength Chat #67: Ben Pollack
Finally on the show is one of this generation's greatest lifters and genuises, Ben Pollack! Our hosts get some insight from Ben on his recent competition preps, as well as his transition into bodybuilding and competing in powerlifting as one of the leanest powerlifters today. Know as "PhDeadlift" on social media, Ben is finishing up his doctoral degree and is one of the most educated and insightful competitors to grace the platform. This is a great episode you don't want to me. As a bonus, Dr. Rudolph tells a story of when his junior college football team faced off against San Quentin State Prison!
Jun 14, 2018 • 1h 3min
Strength Chat #66: Christian Thibaudeau and Paul Carter
Today's guests are like two peas in a pod. Paul Carter and Christian Thibaudeau have been professionally collaborating together for many years and many projects. Both are internationally-recognized strength coaches and producers of high quality content in the bodybuilding and strength training worlds. Together they are hosting the "Maximum Muscle Seminar" taking place in a few months here at Kabuki Strength Lab, but for now enjoy the discussions on neurological profiling and personality profiling as it relates to strength training and finding your ideal program, among other great topics! As always we ask that you share, comment, and review to help us reach more listeners and make the world a better place through strength.
Jun 5, 2018 • 48min
Strength Chat #65: Marisa Inda
We are honored to host Marisa Inda, an incredible athlete, coach, writer, and ambassador for the sport! Marisa is the current IPF Champion at 52kg and holds the total, bench, and deadlift world records for that weight class as well. She is a respected strength coach at Juggernaut Training Systems, and has authored several books and countless resources for strength athletes. Marisa is a graduate in Biology from Antioch College, incredible mother of two, and a former gymnast with over 20 years combined athletic experience in physique, calisthenics and powerlifting. We hope you enjoy this episode!
May 24, 2018 • 1h 1min
Strength Chat #64: Dr. Jordan Shallow | The Muscle Doc
We are thrilled to have the Muscle Doc on today's episode - Dr. Jordan Shallow! Dr. Shallow is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, and has been a competitive athlete himself for over 15 years! Dr. Shallow utilizes a wide variety of non-invasive techniques, far beyond the chiropractic adjustment. He focuses on addressing the entire tensegrity model of the body. Everything from joints to tendons, ligaments and muscles. Every aspect of injury is considered in returning his patients back to proper structure and proper function We're happy to have Dr. Shallow in person at the Lab for a video cast, so if you'd rather watch instead of listen - head over to our YouTube channel! ** Editor's Note ** There is some audio clipping on one of the hosts microphones due to a tech issue. Sorry about that!
Apr 30, 2018 • 1h 24min
Strength Chat #63: Mark Smelly Bell
After a short hiatus, we're back! This week's guest is one of the most recognizable names in the barbell game, Mark "Smelly" Bell! Inventor, content-creator, podcaster, powerlifter, and coach - Mark is one of the most influential and respected names in the strength world. Mark came down to the Lab to film this episode in person - so if you want to watch instead of listen - head over to our YouTube channel and check out the video cast instead! Today's episode is full of laughter but also of serious conversation. Our hosts and Mark discuss the current state of strength sports and how we can improve. We don't want to give too much away, but we promise this is an episode you don't want to miss! Tune in, and as always please subscribe, review and share with your friends!
Apr 2, 2018 • 42min
Strength Chat #62: Daniel McKim
Dan McKim is one of the most decorated highland games athletes in history, with 4 world titles and 6 national titles. Tune in to learn more about Dan's past and his experience being an elite-level athlete in an awesome sport that many don't know about. Dan provides you, the listener, with resources if you are interested in training for, or competing in highland games. Another great episode with one of the top professionals in his field! As always, share, comment, like, review and tell all your friends about Strength Chat!
Mar 26, 2018 • 1h 2min
Strength Chat #61: Eric Helms
Today's guest is Eric Helms, well-known coach, athlete, author, and educator. Tune in as our hosts take a dive deep into auto-regulation in what is probably our most technical discussion on the topic. This one is a great one for you strength science nerds! Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes for several fitness publications He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science courses and is invited to speak internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.
Mar 19, 2018 • 1h 9min
Strength Chat Episode 60: Paul Carter
Today's guest is author, coach, and well known meathead Paul Carter! Paul owns and operates his own company Lift Run Bang and produces content for various platforms like T-Nation, EliteFTS, and Flex Magazine as well as his own. He is the co-author of the Maximum Muscle Bible and just recently released his Super Soldier Protocol. Paul is actually coming down to the Lab for a seminar he is hosting along with Christian Thibaudeau in August! Great episode with lots of talk about gains in the gym and in life. As always, please share, like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoy our show!
Mar 12, 2018 • 56min
Strength Chat #59: Kirk Karwoski and Marty Gallagher
We are thrilled to host two LEGENDS on today's episode of Strength Chat! Kirk Karwoski - known as Captain Kirk - and Marty Gallagher, one of the best powerlifting coaches in the sport's history sit down with our hosts and reminisce on the golden age of powerlifting. Learn about how Marty coached Kirk, Ed Coan, and other world champions and hear interesting stories from the weight room as told by none other than Captain Kirk himself. An entertaining and informative listen, this episode is one you don't want to miss! As always, please like, comment, share, and tell all your friends about Strength Chat!
Mar 5, 2018 • 50min
Strength Chat #58: Brian Carroll
Brian Carroll is no stranger to injury and rehab. After being assessed by Dr. Stuart McGill, he was told that he has one of the worst backs Dr. McGill has ever seen. The story doesn't end there however - and with the good doctor's help Brian was able to come back healthier than ever. Brian is also known for writing 10/20/Life as well as co-authoring The Gift of Injury with Dr. McGill. He is one of the top powerlifters of his generation and has loads of wisdom and knowledge to share with our listeners. Give it a listen, and as always - make sure to share with your friends and leave us a review.
