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Ep 870: The Biggest Muscle You're Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood Jul 24, 2026

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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.

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Ep 869: The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers w/ Brian Cain Jul 17, 2026

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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.

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Ep 868: Why Most People Never Get Strong Jul 10, 2026

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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.

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Ep 867: Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman Jul 03, 2026

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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.

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Ep 866: The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley Jun 26, 2026

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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.

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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

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Ep 865: The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley Jun 19, 2026

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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.

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Ep 864: How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley Jun 12, 2026

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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.

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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

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Ep 863: The Athleticism Test - Would You Pass? Jun 05, 2026

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You can squat 500 pounds. Bench your bodyweight for reps. Maybe you've spent years chasing strength and building muscle. But here's the question: Are you actually athletic?

Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John Welbourn to break down the components of athleticism and why movement quality, coordination, and muscle mass all play critical roles in long-term performance and longevity. Together they explore why muscle remains one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging, why strength without athleticism is a dead end, and how Power Athlete programs are designed to build specific fitness goals while following the same proven training principles.

If you've ever wondered whether your training is making you more capable, or just better at exercising, this episode will challenge the way you think about strength, athleticism, and what it really takes to stay resilient as you age.

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Ep 862: The Hardest Transition a Man Will Ever Make May 29, 2026

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Fatherhood has a way of exposing every weakness a man tries to hide. Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik and resident Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani join John Welbourn for a raw conversation about parenting, masculinity, personal growth, and navigating life’s biggest transitions without losing your edge.

From marriage and raising kids to identity shifts, sacrifice, and learning how to lead under pressure, this episode digs into the uncomfortable reality of evolving as a man when life stops being all about you.

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Ep 861: The Lost Art of Discipline May 22, 2026

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What happened to discipline? John Welbourn sits down with resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani,k for a raw conversation about the movies, mindset, and life lessons that shaped an entire generation of hard men. From Bloodsport and Rocky to modern culture’s obsession with comfort, the guys break down why toughness isn’t built in motivational speeches, it’s built through suffering, consistency, and showing up when nobody’s watching.

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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

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