Power Athlete Radio
Power Athlete Radio
Power Athlete
Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.
Ep 873: Is School Making Our Kids Weak? w/ Matt Beaudreau
What are we actually preparing our kids for? Matt Beaudreau joins John Welbourn to challenge modern education, why competence builds confidence, and what parents need to take back. They dig into failure, responsibility, leadership, and raising capable, independent young adults ready to handle the real world. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep873 Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Matt on Insta https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 14
1 hr 41 min
Ep 872: Why Strong Doesn't Mean Athletic
If your training isn't making you more athletic, what's it actually doing? John Welbourn and Certified Power Athlete Master Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explain the principles that turn strength into real-world performance and why most people have been asking the wrong questions all along. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep872 Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into training camp at 308 lbs & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/jackedstreet/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Ben on Insta https://www.instagram.com/benskutnik/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 7
1 hr 31 min
Ep 871: The Brain Health Playbook
In this special Best of episode, we bring together the biggest conversations on brain health, neuroplasticity, concussion recovery, cognitive performance and longevity. Featuring insights from Dr. Sean O'Mara, Certified Power Athlete Coach Dr. Hunter Waldman and Dr. Tommy Wood, this episode explores how training, nutrition, movement and continuous learning shape a stronger, healthier brain. If you want to stay sharp, perform at your best and build resilience for life, this is where to start. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep871 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 31
1 hr 3 min
Ep 870: The Biggest Muscle You're Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
John Welbourn sits down with physician, neuroscientist, and former athlete Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how neuroplasticity, strength training, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle shape brain health, cognitive performance, and healthy aging. They break down the science behind staying sharp, learning faster, recovering better, and building resilience for life. If you want to perform today without sacrificing tomorrow, this episode is for you. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep870 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Dr Tommy Wood on Insta https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 24
1 hr 41 min
Ep 869: The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers w/ Brian Cain
John Welbourn is joined by elite mental performance coach, Brian Cain to talk about the mindset behind consistent success. They dig into why discipline beats motivation, how small daily habits compound over time, and what separates people who keep moving forward from those who constantly start over. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building lasting performance, this conversation is for you. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep869 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Brian on Insta https://www.instagram.com/briancainpeak/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 17
1 hr 13 min
Ep 868: Why Most People Never Get Strong
Most people don't need a better program. They need a better target. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Ben Skutnik, joins John Welbourn to talk about why clear goals are the key to building strength, recovering from injury, and staying motivated when the work gets hard. From knee rehab and getting back to sprinting to balancing training with recovery, they break down what it takes to keep making progress instead of spinning your wheels. If you want to train with purpose, recover smarter, and build strength that lasts, this episode is for you. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep868 Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Ben on Insta https://www.instagram.com/benskutnik/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 10
1 hr 44 min
Ep 867: Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman
What does it really take to build an athlete who performs at a high level for decades instead of seasons? In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Tom Newman to explore the connection between strength, brain health, athletic performance, recovery, and longevity. They discuss why modern athlete development requires more than simply lifting heavier or training harder, and how a systems-based approach can improve resilience, recovery, and long-term performance. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep867 Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Tom on Insta https://www.instagram.com/newman.hp/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 3
1 hr 55 min
Ep 866: The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you'll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work? Dr. Kirk Parsley joins John to cut through the noise and break down what the science actually says. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep866 You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body goals. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Dr Kirk Parsley on Insta https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 26
27 min
Ep 865: The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
How healthy are you after 40? Most men assume declining energy, stubborn body fat, poor recovery, low testosterone, and fading athletic performance are simply part of getting older. Dr Kirk Parsley says otherwise as he joins John Welbourn to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many people are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive from those merely surviving. If you're serious about building a stronger, healthier, more capable body for decades to come, this conversation delivers the blueprint for longevity, performance, and quality of life after 40. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep865 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Dr Kirk Parsley on Insta https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 19
36 min
Ep 864: How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Most people assume they're healthy because they aren't sick. That's a dangerous assumption. Dr Kirk Parsley joins John Welbourn to break down the blood markers that reveal what's really happening beneath the surface, the five biomarkers everyone over 40 should monitor, and why being "within range" isn't the same as being healthy. The numbers don't lie, and they may be telling a very different story than you think. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep864 Stop guessing and start measuring. Get a comprehensive look under the hood with Power Athlete Bloodwork and build a plan based on real data. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bloodwork/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support πŸ‘‰ https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Dr Kirk Parsley on Insta https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 12
1 hr 2 min
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