This week chatted with Dr. Caleb Burgess, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Specialist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

One of Caleb's missions is to move away from the outdated idea that pain, injury, and rehab are black and white.Instead, he focuses on helping people better understand their situation, communicate effectively, and make progress with confidence.

In this episode we discuss:

🧠 The impact black-and-white statements can have on recovery

🗣️ Effective communication around pain and injury

📈 How to measure and track rehab progress

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone dealing with an injury, this episode will help you think differently about recovery.

Connect:

Caleb → @dr.caleb.burgess

Steven → @coach_cuthbert

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This week I caught up with coach, mentor, and educator Paul Oneid.

A lot has changed since our last chat, making this the perfect opportunity to discuss identity, mindset, injuries, and how we move forward when life doesn't go to plan.

This episode is about more than training. It's about understanding who you are when something you love is taken away from you, and how to come back stronger because of it.

In this episode we cover:

🧠 Finding your identity beyond lifting and the gym

💪 Building the mindset to navigate challenges and setbacks📚 Understanding the physiology and psychology of injuries

Connect:Paul → @pauloneid | @masterathleticperformance | @coachescorneru 

Steven → @coach_cuthbert

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This week I sat down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, and Co-Founder of Old Bull Athletics.

Training is about far more than adding weight to the bar or improving performance in the gym.

Done well, it can improve your health, confidence, resilience, and quality of life.

In this episode, we discuss:

🏋️ Why training should be viewed as healthcare
🧠 Why people avoid certain areas of health and fitness
💪 The impact training can have on mindset and long-term wellbeing

This episode will change the way you think about exercise and its role in your life.

Connect:
Katie: @ktdabrowski | @oldbullathletics
Steven: @coach_cuthbertPodcast: @strength_chat

This week I chatted with strength coach Chrissy Hayes.

With over 10 years of experience, a background across different training styles, recovering from injuries and operations, and balancing training with motherhood, Chrissy brings a realistic and refreshing perspective to fitness.

In this episode, we talk about moving away from the idea that there’s only one “right” way to train, and instead focusing on what allows you to stay adaptable and consistent long term.

We cover:
🏋️ Debunking the myths around only training one way
🔄 How training changes throughout life
⏳ The key to long-term consistency

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Chrissy: @chrissydaskSteven: @coach_cuthbert
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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with gym business consultant, gym owner, and international speaker Mark Fisher.
Mark is a legend in the gym industry. He founded Mark Fisher Fitness, which was named one of Men’s Health Top 20 Gyms in America, and now helps gym owners scale their businesses, increase profits, and improve their leadership skills.
In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build a gym that delivers consistently, without the owner having to be involved in every detail.
We cover:
- The common mistakes gym owners make when trying to spend less time on the gym floor

- The key to delivering consistent sessions

- Why SOPs matter, and how to keep improving them

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Mark:  @markfisherhumanbeingSteven: @coach_cuthbert
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This week I was joined by strength coach for women, Alexandra Bernardin.

With so much content online telling people what “healthy” should look like, it can be hard to know what actually matters.

In this episode, we talk about cutting through the noise and building a more realistic, useful, and sustainable view of health.

We cover:

🧠 What “healthy” actually means
⚠️ Common mistakes people make when trying to improve their health
📊 Why tracking more than one variable is important for long-term success

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“The mountain doesn’t care.” 

This week I was joined by Jay Jones, Founder of Next Level 360 Performance, Level 3 Pre-Script coach, and US Marine. 

Jay speaks from experience, both coaching and competing, which makes this episode packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately. 

In this episode we cover: 

⛰️ Why “the mountain doesn’t care” 

🎯 Working hard vs working with purpose 

🏋️ Building a foundation for long-term performance 

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Transformations aren’t just before and after photos. 

This week I welcomed back to Strength Chat, Gareth Sapstead, strength and performance coach, published author, and someone pushing for a smarter approach to results. 

If you coach or train, this episode will change how you think about progress. 

We cover: 

📸 Why progress photos aren’t the full story 
🧠 Managing client expectations 
⏳ Building long-term habits that actually last 

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He’s back! 

This week I was joined again by Jerome Scherrer, one of the few coaches in the North of England to have worked with NFL, MLB, and NCAA Division I athletes. 

But this episode isn’t just about experience. It’s about what you do with what you learn, because knowledge alone doesn’t achieve results. Implementation does. 

In this episode we break down: 

🌎Jerome’s experience interning in the US 

🧠 The best way to learn, understand, and apply knowledge 

🗣️ Why communication is one of the most important coaching skills 

If you’re consuming content but not seeing results, this will challenge how you approach learning. 

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“Hybrid training” is the buzzword at the minute, but most people either misunderstand it or implement it badly. 

This week I was joined again by Dan Reeve, a coach who’s been there, done it, and actually knows what works in the real world. 

Our last episode was an awesome chat, and this one didn’t disappoint either. 

If you’ve ever tried to combine strength and conditioning without burning out or spinning your wheels, this is for you. 

In this episode we break down: 

🏋️ What hybrid training actually is (and isn’t) 
⚠️ The most common mistakes coaches make and how to fix them 
🏃 The difference between cardio vs conditioning (and why it matters) 

If you’ve been guessing with your programming, this will sharpen things up fast. 

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