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Ep 860: Sam Yo, Calm Under Pressure May 15, 2026

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Sam Yo’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming one of Peloton’s most recognizable instructors, Sam walked away from life as a West End performer to spend years living as a Buddhist monk. In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Sam to explore the lessons he learned through mindfulness, discipline, meditation, and intentional living — and how those lessons shaped his approach to fitness, mental toughness, and resilience.

Whether you know Sam Yo from Peloton or are searching for tools to sharpen your mindset and improve your life, this conversation delivers wisdom that goes far beyond the bike.

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Ep 859: The Hypertrophy Playbook May 08, 2026

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This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. We're we’re opening the vault to bring you a handpicked compilation of the most effective muscle-building strategies ever featured on Power Athlete Radio, built on decades of real-world strength training and hypertrophy experience. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other leaders in the Power Athlete community, this episode breaks down proven methods for building muscle mass, increasing size, and optimizing hypertrophy training.

If you’re chasing real hypertrophy, not just a pump and a mirror selfie, this is required listening.

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Ep 858: From Effort to Size - The Hypertrophy Standard Explained May 01, 2026

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John Welbourn & Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ, (May 29–30, 2026)is designed to fix it.

This is not a lecture. Not a boring seminar. It's a 2-day, hands-on training experience designed to fix what’s holding you back. This isn’t theory. It’s coached lifting, real-time feedback, and direct access to John and the Team.

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Ep 857: The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 2 Apr 24, 2026

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In Part 2, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent tackle male loneliness and the growing disconnect facing modern men. They explore what’s driving it, the real-world consequences, and how convenience and comfort are making things worse, especially for younger generations. More importantly, they discuss how men can rebuild connection, purpose, and brotherhood in a world that’s pulling them apart.

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Ep 856: The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 1 Apr 17, 2026

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent break down what it means to be a man today. Through personal experiences, hard lessons, and honest reflection, they explore the standards, responsibilities, and mindset that shape strong men. The conversation dives into where men go wrong, why so many lack direction, and how the modern world is influencing masculinity, for better or worse.

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Ep 855: Madeleine Conti on Real Kettlebell Strength Apr 10, 2026

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Kettlebells have become everything from Instagram fluff to serious strength tools, but somewhere the message got lost. Madeleine Conti joins John Welbourn to cut through the noise, breaking down kettlebell training methods, programming, and where most athletes get it wrong. From high-rep conditioning to precision strength work, this episode dives into what actually builds real-world strength, and why intent matters more than load.

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Ep 854: Sabrina Shapiro on Mastering Performance Under Pressure Apr 03, 2026

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Sabrina Shapiro joins John Welbourn to discuss mental training, performance anxiety, and resilience for athletes. From NCAA fencing to performance coaching, she shares practical tools to build confidence, handle pressure, and perform at your best.

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Ep 853: The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa Mar 27, 2026

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Power Athlete Dragon Slayer and BJJ black belt assassin, Felipe Costa, joins John to break down his upcoming fight, ADCC 2026 prep, and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Learn the mindset, strength, conditioning, and recovery strategies needed to compete at the highest level of BJJ.

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Ep 852: How to Bulletproof Your Body w/ Dr. John Rusin Mar 20, 2026

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Dr. John Rusin lays out how to bulletproof your body with smarter programming, better movement, and a no-BS approach to pain-free performance. We break down the biggest mistakes in modern training, why early specialization is wrecking athletes, and how a lack of movement diversity is setting you up for breakdown. If you want to build real strength, stay injury-free, and keep performing for the long haul, this is the blueprint.

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Ep 851: Pat Barber on Raising Wolves in a World of Sheep Mar 13, 2026

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What does it take to raise capable kids in a comfortable world? John sits down with former CrossFit Games athlete, Pat Barber, to talk fatherhood, masculinity, and why real-world skills still matter. From learning through experience to living intentionally as fathers and men, they break down how competence, challenge, and action shape stronger families and more capable humans.

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