• Becoming a Strong Dad with Mark Novak
    Jul 3 2025

    This episode of The Strong and Kind Podcast is with Mark Novak.

    Mark is a firefighter, a coach, and a Dad.

    Mark runs The Strong Dad Club which is all about helping dad's become the strongest, fittest, and healthiest versions of themselves so they can be present with their kids.

    This was a fun chat with Mark!

    We talked:

    -Why training is so important

    - Breaking through mental resistance

    -Developing good habits

    -Tasty treats

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Sustainable Training and Nutrition for Life with Mike Sell
    Jun 26 2025

    This week on The Strong and Kind Podcast Dave chats with Mike Sell.

    Mike is a gym owner, bodybuilder, nutrition and strength coach, and a self proclaimed food critic.

    Mike actually prepped for a show by eating nothing but Chick-Fil-A. He won that show by the way.

    Mike and Dave discussed

    -Sustainable eating

    -Food narratives

    -Building good habits

    This was a great episode! I hope you enjoy it!

    Strength and Kindness,

    Dave

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    31 mins
  • Strength in Evidence with Jacob Templar
    Jun 23 2025

    This episode of The Strong and Kind Podcast is with Dr. Jacob Templar, DPT.

    Jacob is a Physical Therapist, an educator, and a lifting enthusiast.

    He is also a strong science communicator.

    We got into a lot of important topics including:

    -Managing Complexity

    -Social Determinants of Health

    -Clinical Decision Making and Managing Pain

    This was a great episode and I hope you find it meaningful. I know I did.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Good Training for Combat Sports
    Jun 13 2025

    This episode of The Strong and Kind Podcast is with Alex Sterner.

    Alex is a BJJ Black Belt, a Strength and Conditioning Coach, and a meathead.

    This episode covered training for combat sports and much more.

    We talked:

    Being a good communicator

    Training and rehab for combat athletes

    Combatting unhelpful narratives

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrumPerformance

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    53 mins
  • Running Strong with Self Kindness w/ Victoria Sekely
    May 19 2025

    Strength training for running has been made too complicated.

    This week on The Strong and Kind Podcast I sat down with Victoria Sekely.

    Victoria is Doctor of Physical Therapy, a running coach, and a cool human.

    This episode touches on running and strength training.

    We also had some deep conversation about:

    -Athletic Identity

    -Proper Fueling for Running and Life

    -Being Kind to Ourselves and Enjoying The Journey

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    Website: https://www.trainsmartrunstrong.com/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Rethinking Rehab with Quentin Willey
    May 13 2025

    Good rehab isn't always sexy, and often getting really good results with athletes and patients is less about what you do for them and more about what you help them understand.

    This episode with Quentin Willey, DPT.

    Quentin has a lot of experience throughout the training and healthcare landscape.

    This was a great conversation that coaches, clinicians, students, and athletes can all benefit from.

    We talked:

    -Good Rehab

    -Training and Pain

    -Continuing to Pursue Athleticism Throughout Life

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • You Need Philosophy with Mitchell Davis
    May 5 2025

    On this episode of The Strong and Kind Podcast I sit down with Coach Mitchell Davis.

    We got into the nitty gritty of why understanding and practicing various forms of philosophy can help people navigate the uncertain of life.

    If you are a coach, practitioner, or someone who loves to train this is for you, and it will help you consider philosophical principles that will help you in and out of the gym.

    We talked:

    -Stoicism

    -Why People Fall for Fads

    -Navigating Uncertainty

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Navigating Pain and Uncertainty with Ben Cormack
    May 2 2025

    If you've ever struggled to navigate pain and injury in hopes of making it make sense this is episode is for you.

    Ben Cormack is an expert on helping humans navigate pain and injury.

    Ben brings a humanistic approach to pain, biomechanics, and health.

    I really enjoyed talking with Ben and I hope you found this conversation as insightful as I did.

    We talked:

    -Complexity and Uncertainty in Healthcare

    -Combatting Silly Nonsense

    -Learning and Continuing Education

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    Website: https://www.cor-kinetic.co.uk/

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    1 hr and 9 mins