Listen "Ep. 4 | Redefining Strength"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, we unpack what it means to truly “get stronger.” Yes, we talk back squats, percentage work, and max days—but the real weight we’re interested in is the internal kind: belief, self-trust, and the courage to show up fully. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or someone simply navigating their own growth process, this episode explores the edges that shape us.We reflect on the mindset behind max effort days, the stories athletes carry into the gym, and how great coaching has less to do with cues—and more to do with connection. This one’s for anyone who’s ever questioned their own capacity, and for the coaches who help them reclaim it.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why heavy is always relative—and deeply personalMax day nerves, missed lifts, and what they really revealThe psychology of “scaling” and how it’s often misunderstoodFrom timidity to confidence: trust as the bridgeHolding a vision of strength that includes body, mind, and heartHow tracking data empowers ownership—not just performanceWhy coaching with heart beats hype, every timeWhy This Topic Matters:Strength is often reduced to a number—to a weight on a bar or a score on a leaderboard. But in real life, strength shows up in far more nuanced ways: in your ability to face discomfort, to trust yourself under pressure, and to stay in the process even when progress feels slow. This conversation challenges the conventional metrics and invites a deeper, more human look at what it really means to be strong. It matters because the gym is just one place we practice—but life is where it all plays out.
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