Chris Duffin sits down with the legendary Stan Efferding, a man who has smashed powerlifting records, achieved IFBB pro status, and innovated nutrition with the Vertical Diet. Stan is here to share his invaluable experience, from working hand-in-hand with the elite, such as NFL football players and strongmen, to his personal journey through health and fitness. In this episode, we're delving deep into the world of managing stressors, the disciplined use of checklists, and the critical role of tra...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
In today's episode, we introduce Joe Mackey, an IFBB pro bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and veritable architect of his own life – crafting a legacy of power not just in the gym but also in the resilience he shows in every facet of his life. From navigating personal tragedies and legal troubles to mentoring others in health and lifestyle, Joe's journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Joining Joe is Alireza Yazdanshenas, the engineering mind turned entrepreneur, whose admiration for Jo...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 11
Today we've got the incredible George Esquivel joining us to share a remarkable journey of triumph over adversity. As the creator of a luxury shoe brand worn by celebrities and musicians, George seems to have it all. But his path to success was anything but glamorous. From the emotional scars of a fractured family to the physical demands that left him coping with chronic back pain, George’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of authenticity in an often superficial...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
📖 In this episode, Michael Gervais takes us beyond the surface, sharing insights from his book, "The First Rule of Mastery," and discussing the evolutionary challenges of fear, high performance, and the stoic path to self-discovery. Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, sport...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mike, the founder of Reactive Training Systems and a herald of the RPE scale, joins us today to share his journey from a young lifter writing programs from bodybuilding books to becoming a master of load management and strength training wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the overlooked side of training—life stress management—and how anchoring ourselves in challenging experiences cultivates wisdom and resilience. Website: https://store.reactivetrainingsystems.com Links: https://pages.reactivetrainin...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to the "Architect of Resilience Podcast," where we dive deep into the minds of those who have built their lives around the art of enduring and thriving amidst challenges. I’m your host, Chris Duffin, and in this episode, we're joined by the multifaceted strength and conditioning guru, Phil Daru. Phil Daru, strength and conditioning coach, MMA expert. Phil specialized in managing the fight prep app, communication in coaching, mentorship program, periodization in life, sports psychology, b...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 7
Lane Johnson is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and SUPER BOWL champion. He was selected by the Eagles fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kilgore College before transferring to Oklahoma. Instagram NFL Website With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide, leading researchers, doctor...
Feb 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 6
Guest : Dr. Tyna Moore Overview : Certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician. Authority in natural pain solutions and regenerative injection therapies. Podcast host. Instagram : @drtyna Website : www.drtyna.com With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ re...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 5
Dr. Emily Splichal is a Functional Podiatrist. Human movement specialist. Author of ‘Barefoot Strong’. CEO Naboso Technology. Global educator & public speaker Instagram : @dremilydpm Website : www.dremilysplichal.com This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. www.marekhealth.com With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency wit...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
Don Saladino is a Coach, keynote speaker, & health entrepreneur. Famous for training celebrities and superheroes while also being a leader in online challenges and programming Instagram : @donsaladino Website : donsaladino.com This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is sponsored by @bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe www.bearfoot.store @buildfastformula : Build Smart. Build Strong. Build Fast. www.buildfastformula.com With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Re...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
Guest : Gabby Reece Overview : Volleyball legend, inspirational health and fitness leader, podcast host, corporate speaker, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. Business ventures include Laird Superfood, Laird Apparel, XPT and HIGHX Instagram : @gabbyreece Website : gabriellereece.com With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctor...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
Guest : Tony Blauer Overview : World renown expert in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combative industry with over four decades of experience. Creator of the @spear.system, @speartacticalgarage and @blauer.high.gear Instagram : @tonyblauer Website : blauerspear.com With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, cl...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols. Chris Duff...
Feb 01, 2024•17 min
Layne Norton : PhD. National and World Champion. Author. Entrepreneur. Bullshit Crusher. Dad Strength Chat welcomes this outspoken health + fitness icon to the show for a candid conversation that includes: Mastering productivity Unlocking true superpowers Parent shame Finding pride in hard work Harnessing failure Watch STRENGTH CHAT live or enjoy on your favorite podcast platform kabukistrength.com...
Sep 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 101
On today's episode of Strength Chat Chris Duffin and Daniel DeBrocke sit down with Joe Sullivan. Topics of discussion include, his entry into coaching, building community in strength sports, breaking the all time world record squat at 849Lb, paying it forward and making an impact, and more.
Jan 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 100
On today's episode of Strength Chat Chris Duffin and Daniel DeBrocke sit down with Chad Wesley Smith. Topics of discussion include his recent garage gym powerlifting competition, coming back from back surgery, the Juggernaut powerlifting AI app, addressing training and recovery needs, what makes a top level athlete, and more.
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 99
On today's show, Chris, Rudy, and Brady sit down and chat with a seasoned fitness veteran - and one of the industry's most renowned and influential trainers - Gunnar Peterson. Although best known for working with high-profile clients like Hollywood actors and professional athletes, Gunnar also works regularly with everyday people to help them reach their fitness and performance goals. Listen in as our hosts and guest discuss his experiences working with a wide variety of individuals, from a meth...
Jul 14, 2020•52 min
Today's guest is the legendary @tmacsinc, a retired SpecOps operator who is now one of the top instructors in tactical training, marksmanship, and performance-based physical training for the tactically-minded through his company @combatstrengthtraining. Our hosts and Pat discuss general preparedness, fitness, proficiency, and the differences in preparing for dynamic, multi-plane human function as is necessary in a tactical environment. Pat draws from his experiences as a member of 1st SFOD-D (De...
May 21, 2020•45 min
You may remember today's guest from episode 68 a year or so back! Ryan Lockard is the founder and head trainer at Specialty Athletic Training , an incredible local organization devoted to helping special needs individuals train to get stronger and healthier. As one parent put it... "There is a special place in heaven for you and each and every one of your staff." In his own words - the mission of Specialty Athletic Training is "...to make fitness fun and encourage self-esteem building and health...
May 05, 2020•53 min
Is the time you are spending rolling, smashing, stretching, and mobilizing an effective use of your time and resources? Do you know the underlying goal behind the work you are doing? Brad Cox - today’s guest - and our hosts discuss the importance of knowing the why behind the what, where, and when as it pertains to various recovery methodologies. In a fitness industry quickly being saturated by new techniques and tools, stepping back and putting your own needs/goals in context and understanding ...
Mar 16, 2020•55 min
A fascinating episode on the books today with Dr. Roy Page, a protege of Kabuki Board Member Dr. Craig Liebenson and head associate at world-renowned clinic LA Sport & Spine. Our hosts sit down with Dr. Roy to discuss his education and experience as a practitioner in both western and eastern schools when it comes to rehabilitation modalities. All of our hosts had a chance to experience some unique and novel techniques that Dr. Roy specializes in and utilizes with his patients, particularly e...
Feb 26, 2020•51 min
In possibly one of the darkest episodes of Strength Chat to date, we're excited to have back our very first host from our first episode ever all the way back in 2016. Whereas our previous conversation focused on entrepreneurship and the fitness industry, today's show features a conversation on a topic rarely touched: male mental health. Jeff Halevy is a long-time friend of Kabuki, a former Today Show corespondent, host of internationally syndicated Workout from Within, and Inc 5000 winning entre...
Feb 13, 2020•51 min
We have a lot of incredible guests on this podcast, but today's conversation with Rachel Balkovec is truly a testimony of passion by an incredible woman with deep, raw introspection into her own life experiences and a hunger to live out her vision. Rachel is a powerhouse in the strength & conditioning world; and now in professional baseball as she just signed with the Yankees to become the first full-time female hitting coach hired by a major league organization! Rachel has previously worked...
Dec 03, 2019•54 min
Mike Robertson is one of the strength & conditioning industry's most respected coaches, working with athletes from all walks of life all the way up to the collegiate and professional levels. He is the founder and owner of i-FAST, named as one of the America's Top 10 Gyms by Men's Health magazine. He is the host of the Physical Preparation Podcast and writes numerous books and articles through his company, Robertson Training Systems. Our hosts spend time discussing the differences in training...
Nov 25, 2019•55 min
Today's episode is a fascinating discussion with sleep expert Nick Lambe - The Online Sleep Coach. Sleep is a topic that is equally important to all humans, particularly performance and strength athletes. We all have different relationships with sleep, some positive and some negative. Listen in as Nick discusses the physiological and psychological processes behind healthy sleep, how supplementation (stimulants, sleep aids, THC/CBD, etc) work and affect sleep, and the difference between quality a...
Oct 30, 2019•44 min
Today's guest is none other than Dave Freakin' Lipson! For those who don't know, Dave is a CrossFit HQ Staff Member, coach, athlete, writer, and co-owner of Thundrbro , an up-and-coming training, lifestyle, and supplement company focused on the intersection between hypertrophy training and functional/skill training. Dave's background is as a strength & conditioning coach for professional MLB and NFL players, celebrities, elite CrossFit athletes (including his wife and 2014 Games Champion Cam...
Sep 16, 2019•50 min
Today's guest on Strength Chat is Ben Esgro, founder of DeNovo Nutrition and an expert in all things supplementation, nutrition, and the science behind it all. He is a Registered Dietitian and did his graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Sports Nutrition. In today's show we discuss Ben's philosophy behind supplementation and his approach to starting a different type of supplement company in an industry often seen as tainted (literally) by fallacious claims, misunderstood science, and...
Sep 10, 2019•57 min
You may have noticed that we have a minor obsession with feet and the human-to-ground interface here at Kabuki Strength, and today's guest is an expert in the field! Dr. Ray McClanahan is a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, who today runs his own practice - NW Foot and Ankle - right here in our hometown Portland, Oregon. For those not familiar, podiatry is the branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structure of the leg. The good doctor is...
Aug 28, 2019•49 min
Today's guest is a well-known figure in the strength world, having been a writer, coach, and educator for a number of years and was voted Powerlifting Coach of the Year in 2016. Swede is the creator of the popular 5th Set methodology and owns Keyhole Barbell. He has published numerous popular articles on various topics and is a man of many talents and depth of expression. On today's episode Swede discusses his time in prison, how 5th Set came to be out of that darkness, and where it is today. He...
Aug 20, 2019•52 min
Today's host may be familiar to many of you - Dr. Craig Liebenson has been a long-time friend of Kabuki Strength and has previously been a guest on the show - all the way back on Ep. 34. We're glad to have him on again today and this is one of those episodes that you don't want to miss. In today's discussion you'll hear our hosts and Dr. Liebenson discuss: How to manage your passions with your responsibilities Failure, Progress, and why you'll never be Perfect The Silo: On the dangers of too muc...
Aug 07, 2019•57 min
