Strength Chat By Kabuki Strength

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, branding for coaches, marketing in fitness, and coaching fitness sales skills. In the world of combat sports and coaching, Phil Daru is a name that resonates with dedication and a journey of self-discovery. As a young man at the crossroads of his career, Phil grappled with the dual identity of being a professional fighter and a burgeoning coach. At the tender age of 23 or 24, he ran his own gym and worked tirelessly to train athletes while simultaneously pursuing his passion for fighting in the ring. Phil Daru: www.daru

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, 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. This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization.

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’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols. This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe

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 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 Duffin Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin Website : chrisduffin.com 

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 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 Duffin Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record ho

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, 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 Duffin Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin Website : chrisduffin.com

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, 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 Duffin Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin Website : chrisduffin.com

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

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.

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.

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 methodological training perspective as well as what he's found determines success for his clients.  Listen from Gunnar as he talks about how he built his business from the ground-up, and what differentiated him from others and resulted in his success today. He discusses the role of a trainer and what makes a successful coach-client relationship from a practical and psychological perspective. Fantastic discussion! 

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 (Delta Force) in hostile areas to work with individuals in a variety of skillsets outside of just marksmanship. He talks us through his combat strength training program and the kind of training methodologies and philosophies they draw from. Thanks for joining us on Strength Chat @tmacsinc

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 healthy lifestyle choices. We are passionate about the positive effects that exercise can have in the lives of our clients and their families!" Our hosts and Ryan discuss the intricacies of training the special needs population and successes he's seen with his athletes. An insightful conversation into an important and rewarding part of the strength & fitness story. 

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 the nuances surrounding what you are trying to achieve is an important, yet oft forgotten practice. We hope you’ll tune in as Strength Chat hosts Rudy and Chris sit down in-person with Brad, co-founder of Acumobility and long-time friend of Kabuki Strength to discuss all things mobility, recovery, rehab, and movement! 

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 electroacupuncture.  Dr. Roy received the a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College along with a Master of Science Degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. He has also achieved a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and is a California licensed acupuncturist. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians recognizes him as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has awarded him the status Dipl

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 entrepreneur for his many successful ventures in the fitness industry. But he hasn't always been these things. Known to many as an extremely dynamic, bright, and passionate voice in fitness - Jeff has only recently opened up to share his story of survival from depression, near-suicide, and chaos that almost landed him in prison for 25 years.  In this extremely insightful and honest episode, Jeff and our hosts unpack what it means to "be a man" in the social age, fallacies and traps men fall into, and the desperate need for

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 for the Astros and Cardinals as a S&C Coordinator and is currently wrapping up her work at Driveline Baseball, a data-driven performance training facility in Washington state. She has two graduate degrees in the science of human movement and is a life-long student, intentionally seeking out mentorship and drawing out knowledge from her experiences. After Rachel shares an absolutely hilarious story (seriously, one of the best funny stories we've had), her and our hosts dive into a wide range of topics ranging from

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 gen pop, athletic populations, and strength-specific athletes. Mike shares his experiences growing and scaling his coaching business/gym and the challenges that came with burnout, lack of time, and prioritization.  This is a fantastic listen for coaches/trainers just getting into the industry who want wisdom and advice from an experienced coach.

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 and quantity of sleep. He discusses the importance of habit and environment to sleep quality, sleep hygiene, as well as recent research on sleep. A great listen for all sleepers!  You can follow Nick on Instagram @theonlinesleepcoach or online at onlinesleepcoach.com where you can learn more about his sleep coaching services. 

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 Camille Leblanc-Bazinet) and he is considered one of the top CrossFit coaches in the industry! On this episode our hosts and Dave discuss candidly topics ranging from CrossFit, it's effect on the growth of other strength sports, specialization, and of course comparisons between CF athletes and powerlifters! Dave also walks us through his training philosophy and approach working with his athletes through Thundrbro. A fantastic episode with an awesome dude! To end, we'll leave you with this golden nugget from the show:  Dav