The Platform Podcast

Mike “That Guy” Silverman’s (@thatguythetrainer) career began in 1989 as a firefighter/paramedic and NCAA Division 1 sideline Athletic Trainer at the University of Maryland. He has extensive experience gained as a kinesiologist, medical lecturer, emergency care provider, and Army officer. He has multiple credentials as an evidence based fitness coach and is a wealth of knowledge in many domains both in and out of the fitness realm. 

I enjoyed the conversation so much we talked for well over 2 hours and I had to split this conversation into 2 parts. In Part 1, we dive into how Mike's abrupt retirement led to his weight gain and how he ultimately reclaimed his health and found his passion for evidence based fitness coaching, his introduction to hardstyle training with the RKC, and why he eventually chose to leave the organization. 

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In the Season 3 premier, I'm going to get a little vulnerable (OK, a lot) and talk about a very real struggle in my life. Imposter syndrome is the psychological equivalent of an Internet troll that lives in your head telling you all the negative things people might say about you and why you're a fraud. It's something I've battled throughout my life and dealt with in both maladaptive and positive ways. I dig into some of that background and give you my tips on how to take on imposter syndrome and pursue the life you want. 

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On the season 2 finale, I welcome in Dan John. He is a world renowned strength coach & athlete, an author of 14 books, an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri, a Fulbright Scholar, an All-American discus champion, and many more accomplishments. His resume is too long to list here. He has also created The Workout Generator available at https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ which is an excellent resource for anyone looking for a program built for their available equipment and goals. We dive into Dan's background as a thrower, his ability to distill topics down to there essential elements, some of his favorite book recommendations, and his 60 years of lessons in 50 words. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

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In this episode I am pleased to welcome in Jeff Butterworth (@rxstrengthtraining) the owner of RX Strength Training in Somerville, MA. I met Jeff on a trip to Boston for my 10th wedding anniversary when I went searching for a kettlebell sport gym to train out of and found his amazing facility filled with fun toys! In this episode we talk about how he decided to build this facility and all the challenges he has gone through trying to keep his members safe and be a thought leader looking to influence policy during the Covid-19 restrictions.  Jeff set up a free trial for anyone who wants to take his virtual kettlebell fitness classes from anywhere Click Here to sign up! If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star review, share on social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Gaspari Nutrition, use code JWright20 at check out for 20% off your order Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off Vivo Barefoot, barefoot training shoes

In this episode we welcome in Audrey Carlson, a member of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club sport team and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and addiction counselor. We discuss how kettlebells helped save her and discuss how to build a strategy for dry January (or however your choose to approach it). Here are 10 Tips we discussed:

If you're wondering if you may have a substance use disorder, here are the updated DSM 5 Criteria for Diagnosing Substance Use Disorder:

In the past year-

Severity of the disorder is determined by the number of symptoms present.

2-3 Symptoms = Mild substance use disorder

4-5 Symptoms = Moderate substance use disorder

6 or more = Severe substance use disorder

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On this episode I am thrilled to welcome in Tim Boyer (@bigtim27), my first guest who is not in the fitness industry or a competitive lifter. Tim is a hard working father of 2 that has become an inspiration to many as he shares his own weight loss journey on his blog as he seeks to lose over 100#. We dive into our shared love of the Philadelphia Eagles, tales of playing rock & roll, and his journey to find a sustainable healthy lifestyle. You can check out the Kettlebell Muscle Gain program Tim is using from Joe Daniels. 

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Ray Wright (@warhorsekettlebellclub) is the founder and head coach at Warhorse Kettlebell Club in Clemmons, NC and the Pit Crew Coach of Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR. In this episode Ray explains how he became a pit crew coach, and drops some knowledge about the intricacies of choreographing a 5 man crew to change 4 tires in under 12 seconds! We also talk about kettlebell sport and his every evolving approach to challenging his mindset and strategy. Enjoy!

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In this episode we welcome in Dr. Eric St.-Onge (@drericstonge), he is a Sport Specialist Chiropractor and kettlebell coach and athlete. We dive into spinal mechanics, injury prevention & recovery, and the approaches to improving your resilience to injury. 

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Gaspari Nutrition, use code JWright20 at check out for 20% off your order

Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off

Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off

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While we all wait for the US Election results, something positive out of Michigan regardless of party affiliation! I welcome in Ross Bell (@armorfitnesskettlebell) and we dive into his background in kettlebell sport, "the 2017 incident", and the Highland Games. 

Ross is also organizing his annual Holiday Charity Kettlebell Blast raising funds for Jackson Foster Closet to support kids in need during this difficult holiday season for so many families. Sign up here!

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Gaspari Nutrition, use code JWright20 at check out for 20% off your order

Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off

Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off

Vivo Barefoot, barefoot training shoes

On this episode I welcome in Alex Stewart (@alexbigstew), an amateur classic physique competitor (getting his pro card soon!) and business man with over 20 years of experience in the supplement industry. In this episode we go deep on supplementation and what you should look for when choosing a brand and which products to take, and how he got the reputation of Mr. Consistency.

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Gaspari Nutrition, use code JWright20 at check out for 20% off your order

Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off

Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off

Vivo Barefoot, barefoot training shoes