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The Strength Connection

Michael Kurkowski

Exploring Strength: Body, Mind and Spirit.

The Strength Connection goes beyond the gym to uncover the lessons, stories, and wisdom that build resilience and purpose in every area of life.

Join host Michael Kurkowski as he connects with world-class coaches, athletes, and leaders to reveal what true strength really means.

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Episodes

343 episodes

  1. The Forefront of AI in Fitness w/ Anton Marchanka 53:01
  2. Why Burnout is so common in 2026 w/ Dr. Manuel Astruc 48:31
  3. Hunger for MORE in LIfe w/ JD Tremblay 53:22
  4. Optimizing HRV for Athletes and Everyone Else w/ Don Moxley 57:01
  5. The Daily Champion's Mind w/ Jim Afremow & Phil White 56:48
  6. To Succeed More, Do Less w/ Dr. Matt Delgado 46:26
  7. Don't Fall for the "Doing Fine" Trap w/ Ali Gilbert 51:13
  8. From Highland Games to Hardstyle Strength training w/ Mark Valenti 55:05
  9. How HYROX Became a Global Fitness Movement w/ Andrew Sugerman 52:28
  10. Bridging Body and Mind: The Occupational Therapist's Approach to Strength w/ Mallory Reilly 52:03
  11. Unlocking the Power of Your Unconscious Mind W/ Dr. Heidi Heron 49:17
  12. 12 Months to Complete Transformation w/ Angie Lynsgo 52:12
  13. The House of Rise: Building Emotional Intelligence in Youth w/ Dr. Carla Caturia 48:18
  14. How to Breakthrough Autopilot Self Criticism w/ Dr. Gregory Obert 52:44
  15. Unlock your Breath training w/ Jason Campbell 52:44
  16. Redefining "Natural" Health from Home w/ Marcus Fernandez 43:28
  17. A Trainer for Life w/ Lee Boyce 1:01:21
  18. Strength for All Body Types w/ Melody Schoenfeld 48:47
  19. Reinforcement over Punishment is the KEY w/ Huggy McNiff 45:04
  20. Unlock Your Inner Coach w/ Tom Mitchell 46:43
  21. 5 Elements of Anti-Aging w/ Carlos Cintron 48:28
  22. The Iron Council part III w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias 47:28
  23. Training for Peace and Clarity over Validation w/ Paul Lynsgo 51:37
  24. The Formula of Champions w/ Alberto Uncini Manganelli 43:09
  25. Jess Mather: Live Rehabited 53:50
  26. Redefining STRENGTH w/ Cori Lefkowith 50:10
  27. Strive for M.O.R.E w/ Jan Raeder 1:07:10
  28. The Truth behind Pain-Free Performance w/ Dr. John Rusin 53:25
  29. The Silent Impact "Loneliness" is having on Health w/ Nick Jonsson 54:31
  30. Connecting "Intentional Recovery" with Strength and Nutrition w/ Katie Hardie 50:35
  31. Cynicism vs. Optimism in the Fitness Industry w/ The Iron Council 50:33
  32. 8 Lessons of 2025 18:25
  33. Creating Lasting Connection in Fitness w/ Kyle Flynn 47:25
  34. Spirituality for Skeptics w/ Nicole Spencer 42:54
  35. Strength, Mobility, and Firefighting w/ Zar Horton 51:10
  36. Building a Champion Mindset in any Arena W/ Megan Henry 49:35
  37. Empowering the Modern Strength Coach w/ Hewitt Tomlin 47:26
  38. The Iron Council w/ Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind & Mark Subias 48:50
  39. Strength, QiGong, and Spirituality for the Optimal Life w/ Dr. Chris Holder 54:57
  40. The Key to UNLOCKING the Addictive Brain: w/ Dr. Robb Kelly 54:29
  41. Redefining "STRENGTH" after 40 w/ Sylvia Takada 1:02:14
  42. Revolutioning Health Data w/ Marco Benitez 38:53
  43. Empowering the NEXT Generation w/ Thomas LaGrave Jr. 48:40
  44. The Hidden Importance of EYE Health w/ Dr. Pam Theriot 47:41
  45. Ep 300: A milestone episode, 10 Lessons that Reshaped my Foundation of Strength 31:33
  46. Where to start in BIOHACKING w/ Troy Laing 51:59
  47. How to FLIP your mental script w/ Mitchell Osmond 55:11
  48. The Art of Coaching w/ Dan John 53:27
  49. The Path to Optimal Health and Vitality w/ Mike Salemi 48:30
  50. Primal Foundations w/ Tony Pascolla 55:26