Podcast | Strength | Training Ep 780 – Is emotional health linked to your fitness?

Author / John

1 Hour 43 Minute Listen

Sean Waxman joins the pod to talk about the link between confidence and resilience.

This week legendary coach, Sean Waxman, joins me to dive into his new book and cover some heavy topics—confidence, depression, and the emotional challenges men face today. It’s no secret that men are struggling, whether it’s the pressure to perform, feelings of isolation, or the weight of expectation.

Sean shares his personal insights on how getting in shape is more than physical—it’s the foundation for emotional survival. Plus, we dig into his training regimen, mental toughness, and why discipline under the bar translates to confidence in life.

This episode will hit you in the gut and leave you fired up, not just to get stronger physically but to handle your emotional battles like a warrior.

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John

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.