Your Everyday Strength

In this episode of the Your Everyday Strength podcast, host Josh sits down with Kivah-Nova Franze (@kivah_nova_franze), a young powerlifter and coach with an inspiring story of resilience and growth.

Kivah shares his journey into the world of powerlifting. Starting with overcoming health challenges, building confidence in the gym, and finding his place within the lifting community. The conversation dives deep into his coaching career, navigating injuries, and the emotional highs and lows of both competing and supporting others.

💡 We discuss:

• Kivah’s path into powerlifting after early health struggles

• How relationships and community can open doors to opportunity

• Lessons learned through injury, recovery, and comebacks

• Building self-belief and mental strength alongside physical strength

• The emotional impact of coaching and watching athletes grow

• His experience competing at APL Nationals and what’s next for him

• Why powerlifting is a lifelong journey of patience and persistence

  
  

Whether you’re just starting in the gym or looking to take your performance to the next level, this episode is a reminder that strength is built as much in the mind and heart as it is in the body.

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In this episode of the Your Everyday Strength podcast, host Josh Sternberg shares his experience at APL Nationals 2025 in Melbourne, diving into the growth of the event, the competitive landscape, and what it means for the future of the sport.

Josh reflects on:

• How APL Nationals has grown in size and quality year after year

• The rising standards and professionalism of athletes and teams

• The rewarding yet challenging side of coaching at national-level meets

• Why refereeing consistency is key for maintaining integrity in the sport

• The role of venue and event structure in shaping the athlete and spectator experience

• Suggestions for improving future events for better flow and coaching management

• How feedback from lifters and coaches is shaping the federation’s evolution

• The incredible camaraderie among athletes and coaches that defines the culture

  
  

Whether you’re a lifter, coach, or fan of the sport, this episode gives you an insider perspective on where APL and competitive powerlifting are headed next.

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In this episode of the Your Everyday Strength podcast, host Josh sits down with Mitch Hunter, founder of Hunter Healing, to explore the intersection of science, spirituality, and self-growth.

Mitch opens up about his transition from a structured career in physiotherapy and academia to a more spiritual and intuitive path. Together, they dive into:

• The role of meditation in managing chronic pain and illness

• Why meditation is misunderstood, and what it really means

• Overcoming the fear of judgment and embracing authenticity

• The power of perception in shaping our experience

• Finding presence and strength in everyday moments

• The importance of compassion, vulnerability, and self-trust

  
  

Mitch also shares how intuition has guided his journey, and how true strength comes from being both authentic and vulnerable.

This conversation will leave you questioning your own perceptions, opening to self-acceptance, and considering how presence can shift your entire life.

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In this solo episode of the Your Everyday Strength podcast, Josh dives deep into the topic of anxiety.

What it is, how it shows up, and the ways we can work through it.

Drawing from both personal experience and practical strategies, Josh breaks down:

• What anxiety actually means and why it’s a natural human response

  
  

• How anxiety feels in the body and mind

  
  

• Simple, effective ways to process and navigate it

  
  

• Key considerations to help shift your perspective

  
  

• Tools and habits to actively work through anxious moments

  
  

• Supplements and lifestyle factors that may help support mental well-being

  
  

Whether you’re someone who experiences occasional anxiety or it’s something you deal with often, this episode offers a balanced mix of understanding, compassion, and actionable takeaways you can use right away.

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Guest: Kyal Currant – Speaker, Writer & Coach

What does real strength look like when life hands you grief, loss, and the unexpected?

In this deeply moving episode, Josh sits down with coach and speaker Kyal Currant (@kyalncurrant) to explore the lessons learned through living with muscular dystrophy and navigating the loss of a close friend. What follows is an honest and expansive conversation on mindset, meaning, and the quiet power of inner work.

💭 We explore:

• Kyal’s journey of resilience, reflection, and redefining strength

• How grief transformed his view on life, purpose and connection

• The role of journaling, curiosity, and compassion in personal growth

• Differentiating between thoughts and emotions and how to sit with both

• Social media, authenticity, and sharing your truth online

• The influence of environment, self-trust, and nervous system safety

• Navigating life with spiritual awareness (without bypassing the hard stuff)

• Why gratitude and reflection anchor you in even the darkest times

  
  

This episode is a beautiful reminder that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s the access point to truth, depth and connection.

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Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not moving forward?
Or like something inside you keeps pulling the handbrake just as momentum starts to build?

In this solo episode, Josh opens up about the sneaky ways self-sabotage can show up, especially when things are going well.

Whether it’s upper limits, comfort zones, or the unconscious need to prove we’re not ready yet, this conversation explores why we hold ourselves back and how to break the pattern.

💡 Inside this episode:

How self-sabotage often kicks in during moments of success
Why your nervous system might reject the very things you say you want
The link between identity, safety, and sabotage
How to spot the early signs of self-protection disguised as logic
Practical strategies to rewire your baseline for success
Why you need to stop waiting for the other shoe to drop
Owning your progress, momentum and capability, without guilt

This one’s real, reflective, and probably a bit confronting, but that’s exactly what makes it worth the listen.

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It’s easy to stay disciplined when life is going smoothly.
But what about when things don’t go to plan?

In this episode, Josh opens up about setbacks, whether it’s injury, illness, burnout or just being thrown off by things out of your control and how to move forward without losing momentum or beating yourself up.

💡 In this episode:

How to mentally respond when your plan gets derailed
Why “pushing through” isn’t always the right move
Understanding the nervous system cost of stress, illness and injury
Giving yourself the space to recover without guilt
The difference between discipline and self-punishment
Creating a flexible framework to stay aligned even when you’re off track
Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re listening
What to focus on when your training or business isn’t at 100%

This episode is a reminder that real strength isn’t about doing more, it’s about knowing when to pause, pivot and protect your energy.

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Strength isn’t just physical, and success isn’t always linear.

In this episode, Josh sits down with online coach and mental health advocate Coen Sealey to unpack his journey from job hopping to building a thriving coaching business rooted in purpose, growth, and vulnerability.

They explore the real side of coaching, the mental toll of ambition, and the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health, especially for men.

💡 In this episode:

Coen’s transition from multiple jobs to online coaching
Why consistency matters more than motivation
Breaking the stigma around seeking help and speaking up
How mental health affects performance, relationships, and business
Tools and strategies Coen uses to stay grounded
The strength in slowing down and being honest with yourself
The power of building a support network as a coach and human
Redefining success in a way that supports both business and well-being

This is one of those real, honest conversations that goes beyond reps and macros, and deep into the stuff that actually creates lasting change.

👤 Hosted by @joshsternberg
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🎧 Guest: @coensealey

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Birthdays aren’t just about getting older, they’re about reflecting on the path that shaped you.

In this special solo episode, Josh shares 10 of the biggest lessons he’s learned across 29 years on earth. From growth and identity to nervous system regulation and discipline, this is a reflection on the internal shifts that create lasting external change.

💡 In this episode:

What it means to outgrow people and environments
Why authenticity beats approval
How nervous system safety plays into performance
The deeper power of boundaries and stillness
Why discipline is a form of self-respect
And how to change your story when you’re ready to evolve

If you’re navigating change, growth, or just want to hear something real, this one’s for you.

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Rehab isn’t just about fixing what’s broken, it’s about building resilience from the ground up.

In this episode, I sit down with osteopath and coach @dr.davesinclair to explore the crossover between clinical treatment and athletic performance. From manual therapy to movement education, they break down how to rethink injury, pain, and recovery with a performance-first lens.

💡 Inside this episode:

What most people get wrong about physical therapy and osteopathy
The difference between reactive treatment and proactive movement education
Why pain doesn’t always mean damage, and how to reframe rehab
Building a team-based approach between coaches, physios, chiros and osteos
Hands-on vs. hands-off models of treatment. What actually works
The role of movement assessments and individualized interventions
How athletes and everyday lifters can self-manage and stay pain-free
Why load management and recovery are non-negotiables for longevity
Where the rehab space is evolving, and where it still needs work

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or someone who just wants to train pain-free, this one will shift how you think about injury and long-term performance.

👤 Hosted by @joshsternberg
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