Step into the world of Power Athlete Radio, where your journey towards peak performance is ignited with unwavering passion.
Brace yourself for an electrifying experience unlike any other. Led by the indomitable spirit of John Welbourn, a true legend of the NFL and the visionary force behind Power Athlete, this podcast serves as a gateway to unlocking your fullest potential.
Prepare to be enthralled as Welbourn fearlessly dissects the greatest minds in strength and conditioning while unravelling the secrets of human performance and life.
But make no mistake, dear listener, our mission goes far beyond mere information. Together we will Destroy Mediocrity and work to Empower your Performance.
So, whether your goal is to Be the Hammer, Eat the Weak or simply, Moving The Dirt, just know, you have arrived at your destined destination. Welcome to Power Athlete Radio, where greatness is born, nurtured, and unleashed upon the world.
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Eat The Week Ep 3: Strong Fathers Build Stronger Kids
Are you raising resilient kids or anxious overachievers? Pat Barber breaks down youth sports, parental pressure, accountability and why building strong kids starts with doing the work on yourself.
Ep 873 – Is School Making Our Kids Weak? w/ Matt Beaudreau
Matt Beaudreau joins John to challenge how we educate kids, why competence builds real confidence, and what parents need to take back if they want to raise capable, independent young adults ready for the real world.
Eat The Week Ep 2: Mastering The Power of Patience
Most athletes spend too much time chasing the next program and not enough time mastering the fundamentals that actually keep them progressing. Dr. Ben Skutnik sits down with Power Athlete Certified Master Coach Dennis Dolan to unpack the overlooked habits that separate athletes who stay healthy, perform consistently, and keep improving from those who are always starting over.
Ep 872 – Why Strong Doesn’t Mean Athletic
What actually makes someone athletic? It isn’t just strength, speed, or conditioning. John Welbourn and Certified Power Athlete Master Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, break down the principles behind elite performance, from movement quality and coaching methodology to athletic problem-solving and long-term development. If you want to become a better coach, a better athlete, or simply understand why some training transfers while other training doesn’t, this is the episode for you.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Eat The Week Ep 1: Mastering Athleticism
The first episode of the Eat the Week Podcast is here. Dr Ben Skutnik and fellow Power Athlete Certified Coach, David McKercher, explore athleticism, sprinting, coaching, and the training principles that build stronger, more capable athletes.
Ep 871 – The Brain Health Playbook
Learn how to build a healthier brain with the best insights on neuroplasticity, longevity and cognitive performance. This special Best of Power Athlete Radio brings together the most impactful conversations with Dr Sean O’Mara, Dr Hunter Waldman and Dr Tommy Wood, covering brain health, concussion recovery, cognitive resilience and the daily habits that help you stay sharp, perform at a higher level and age without slowing down.
Ep 870 – The Biggest Muscle You’re Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Most people train their body but neglect the organ that controls everything. Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of neuroplasticity, brain health and healthy aging, revealing how simple changes to training and lifestyle can unlock better performance for years to come.
Ep 869 – The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers w/ Brian Cain
Brian Cain joins John to break down the mindset, daily habits, and consistency that drive long-term success. If you’ve ever struggled to stay disciplined or wondered why some people keep improving while others constantly start over, this conversation gets to the root of it. Learn how small decisions, repeated every day, can transform your performance in the gym, at work, and in life.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
EP 370 – Ryan Davis is Coaching With Intent
Hardships and Heroes Some things are rarely discussed by high level coaches like Ryan Davis [@CoachRyanDavis] of…
EP 369 – The Language of Coaching with Nick Winkelman
Cue, Do, and Debrief Coach and Author, Nick Winkelman [@nickwinkelman] joins The Crew for the second time…
EP 368 – Zach Even-Esh is Old School
Filling Out Your Sleeves Power Athlete Radio strives to host guests who are smarter and better looking…
EP 367 – Reason and Logic 101 with Derek Woodske
Direction, Not Destination Accepting things at face value is not something Derek Woodske has conditioned himself to…
