In this episode, Tim talks with Eric Franklin the creator of the Franklin Movement. Eric leads us through a series of movements using imagery, tapping and thought in order to demonstrate how the body can move better and become pain-free. This is a world-class education presentation you won't want to miss.  
To learn more about Eric and the Franklin Method, check him out here: https://franklinmethod.com/ 
To get his free Pelvic Floor seminar, click here: https://franklinmethod.com/imagery-pelvic-floor-exercises-free/

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BodCast Episode 162: Imagine Yourself to Pain Free Movement with The Franklin Method

In this episode, Tim talks with performing Strongman Mark Burnett about what it takes to discover and unleash your strength. As it turns out, you have to get a little uncomfortable...!  To see Mark's feats of strength and follow him on his quest to conquer 50 decks of cards in 50 states, check out his YouTube page  @markburnett-strongman5462    
You can also check out his Instagram @apowerwithin    
And his website:  www.apowerwithin.us

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BodCast Episode 161: Getting Uncomfortable to Discover Your Strength with Strongman, Mark Burnett

In this episode, Tim talks about 2 things that bring him joy: Salt and Chocolate. And he also answers a Q&A that revolves around optimal human expression and how to achieve it. This is one you may actually want to hear and marinate on.

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BodCast Episode 160: Gaining Access to Your Strength Potential with Chocolate Muffins and Salt

In this episode, Tim conducts a Q&A about nutrition, weight loss, muscle mass, and bone loss. He also has a caffeine "episode."   Feel free to write in your questions and let Tim ramble on!

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BodCast Episode 159: Building Muscle Mass with Brussel Sprouts and Economics

In this episode, Tim talks with Michael Allison about building and maintaining resiliency as we seek to navigate through all of life's adventures. This is a fantastic conversation and a great way to close out the year 2022!  
To learn more about Michael and The Play Zone, click here: https://theplayzone.com/coaching 
or,   
Check out Michael's background:  
Michael has partnered with  Polyvagal Institute and Stephen W. Porges Ph.D. in providing education and coaching of Polyvagal Theory in a variety of industries (fitness, wellness, business, etc.), and is currently leading the development of a Polyvagal-informed Certificate for Health, Wellness & Performance Coaches accredited by The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaches.   
His unique application of Polyvagal Theory to performance - The Play Zone - provides a paradigm shifting methodology to optimize control of our performance through skillful and conscious control of our physiology, and is endorsed by Polyvagal Institute and Dr. Porges. He was a featured speaker at the Polyvagal Institute’s Annual Summit in October 2022 and will be presenting at the Innovative Education Summit at The Elms in Colwall, Uk on the 11th & 12th of March 2023 & The Master Series at Oxford University, UK on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of September 2023.  
Michael is currently launching the premiere on-the-ground Polyvagal Wellness & Performance Center in Santa Barbara, California to host live and live-streamed retreats, workshops and conferences integrating a variety of Polyvagal-informed industry experts to provide experiential training, lifestyle and certificate programs for coaches, therapists, leaders, educators, organizations and the general public.  
Michael consults with professional, collegiate and high performing coaches, teams, organizations, athletes and performers in a variety of disciplines, as well as executive coaches, business leaders and corporate teams. He is a Health & Performance Coach, Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist, Post Rehab Specialist and Certified Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Instructor. He is the author of SMARTER Coaching, a certificated behavior change course accredited by the American Council on Exercise. In addition, Michael is a certificated ILS Safe & Sound Provider / Remote Provider and Focus System Training Provider. With more than 25 years of experience in the fitness & wellness industry, he is the founder (1999) and co-owner of Physical Focus Inc. in Santa Barbara, California  (www.physicalfocus.com) and leads a team of Polyvagal-informed personal trainers, fitness instructors, health coaches, nutritionists and bodyworkers.

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BodCast Episode 158: Staying Safe in Your Play Zone with the Polyvagal Theory

In this episode, Tim tells an amazing story about the Dark Side, Sith Lords, Being Naked, and Doing Pushups. Yes, it's all in there. Merry Christmas!  
Oh, and here is the link to the magical wrist-helping aid device:  https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Fitness-31120-Pushup-Stands/dp/B00MBEVV8S/ref=sr_1_8?crid=36PEJQ1O0EOUH&keywords=pushup+handles&qid=1671462655&sprefix=pushup+handles%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-8

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BodCast Episode 157: How The Sith Lord is Naked While Doing His Pushups

In this episode, Tim talks with Zandi Ndhlovu, the Black Mermaid, about free diving, bull sharks, peace, and finding one's self.  This is, without a doubt, one of Tim's favorite conversations. You may listen to this one twice...!  
To learn more about Zandi, or to learn from her, check her out here: https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1

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BodCast Episode 156: Diving Into the Depths to Find Peace

In this episode, Tim talks with his friend and inspiration, Kirby Sams. Kirby is a lifelong mover, "player," and strength coach. At age 74 years young, he is still going strong and gaining more wisdom with every day that passes. In this conversation, Kirby shares one of the secrets of real strength.   
Grab a friend and listen.

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BodCast Episode 155: The Love of One's Fate with Kirby Sams

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tessa West about her book, Jerks and Work: Toxic Co-Workers and What to Do About Them.   
This is a fun, informative and helpful conversation about how you can navigate your workspace when dealing with complicated people and issues.   
To learn more about Tessa's work or to read her book, check her out here: 
https://www.tessawestauthor.com/ 
https://twitter.com/tessawestnyu?lang=en 
https://www.instagram.com/west.tessa/

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BodCast Episode 154: How do Deal with Jerks at Work with Dr. Tessa West

In this episode, Tim talks with himself about cracking joints, back pain, and the perfect pushup. It's not a long show, but there may just be something in it you need.   If it is useful, consider sharing it with a friend.

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BodCast Episode 153: Motion is Lotion and You're not Old

In this episode, Tim talks with fitness expert and author, Amanda Thebe, about her book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too.   This is a rich conversation full of great information that you are probably going to want to know!  
To read Menopocalypse and to learn more from Amanda, click here: https://amandathebe.com/

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BodCast Episode 152: Surviving the Menopocalypse with Amanda Thebe

In this episode, Tim and Aleks discuss Superman, Original Strength, Training, and the super secret key to Dan John's Mass Made Simple Training Program.  This is a fun episode with lots of wisdom to be had.  
To learn more from Aleks, read his book The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp/B0B8XV9MM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GQVYS885Y2AC&keywords=aleks+salkin&qid=1666277647&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMC43NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNjgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=aleks+salk%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1 
Or check out his 9minutechallenge.com training.

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BodCast Episode 151: Misconceptions of OS and THE KEY to Mass Made Simple with Aleks Salkin

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Paul Zehr about the possibilities of being a real life superhero. Dr. Zehr is a sensorimotor neuroscientist and author who writes and teaches about optimizing human performance. His first book is called Becoming Batman - how can you not want to do that?!  
To read Dr. Zehr's books, check him out here: https://www.amazon.com/E-Paul-Zehr/e/B001JSDQSK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1665694316&sr=8-1 
To learn more from Dr. Zehr, check him out here: https://zehr.uvic.ca/

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BodCast Episode 150: Can We Be a Superhero with Dr. Paul Zehr

In this sobering episode, Tim talks about his trip to Australia where he discovered an interesting juxtaposition; he was in both Heaven and Hell.   
It's a true story. It could have a great lesson, maybe two.

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BodCast Episode 149: Can You Be in Heaven and Hell at the Same Time?

In this episode, Tim talks with author, researcher, speaker, teacher, and behavioral change specialist, Michelle Segar about her new book, The Joy Choice.   This is a fun, passionate conversation about how to successfully choose your way through life's obstacles when it comes to establishing and maintaining your health self-care.  
To read the Joy Choice, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Choice-Finally-Achieve-Exercise/dp/B09WXVJ6DV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michelle+Segar+PhD&qid=1663017052&s=audible&sr=1-1 
To take Michelles's Joy Choice quiz, click here: https://michellesegar.com/joy-quiz/

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BodCast Episode 148: Making the Joy Choice with Michelle Segar

In this episode, Tim talks with author and researcher Steve Hendricks about all things fasting. His new book is a great collection of stories, science, history, myths, and cures about fasting. This is such a fun conversation that will both entertain and educate!   
To read The Oldest Cure in the World, check it out here: https://bookshop.org/books/the-oldest-cure-in-the-world-adventures-in-the-art-and-science-of-fasting/9781419748479
or here: https://www.amazon.com/Oldest-Cure-World-Adventures-Science/dp/B0B8T2HKZS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PACEQM7C42X5&keywords=steve+hendricks&qid=1663016479&sprefix=steve+hendricks%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 
To keep track of Steve and check out his Fasting FAQ, click here: https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq

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BodCast Episode 147: Fasting - The Oldest Cure in the World with Steve Hendricks

In this episode, Tim talks with psychologist and author, Kimberley Wilson, about her new book Building a Healthy Brain. This is one of the best books I've read about brain health. And, it's applicable. You can build a healthy brain!   
To learn more from Kimberly, check her out on Instagram @foodandpsych  
Go to her website: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/healthy-brain-book
AND, buy her book! You'll love it. https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Healthy-Brain-Future-Proof/dp/B081P9Z3B7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CXIZV20CWUT8&keywords=how+to+build+a+healthy+brain&qid=1662650786&sprefix=how+to+build+a+healthy+%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

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BodCast Episode 146: Building a Healthy Brain with Kimberley Wilson

In this episode, Tim talks with That Yogi Guy, Forrest Knutson, about the best and fastest route to having success with meditation. They dive into breath rate, heart rate variability, and the very powerful Cute Baby Meditation.   
This is the show you want to tune in to!   
To learn more from Forrest, follow him at  https://www.youtube.com/c/ForrestKnutson 
Or check out his teachings at https://www.meditativemellows.com/ 
Or read his book at https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Universe-Process-Yogic-Meditation-ebook/dp/B0098CXOOA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2FCEN2953O5Z2&keywords=forrest+knutson&qid=1661972700&sprefix=forrest+kn%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-3

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BodCast Episode 145: Everything You WANT to Know About Meditation with Forrest Knutson

In this episode, Tim asks for your help with a title for his new book and he also does a brief Q&A about The Daily 21s, The Tibetan Rites, and the work boots.   
To read the Joy of Cows, click here: https://originalstrength.net/blog/2022/08/20/the-joy-of-cows/
To Train Like Tim in Australia, click here: https://www.qldkettlebells.com.au/train-like-tim-movement-retreat 
To practice the Daily 21's, click here: https://osi-online.com/courses/the-daily-21s-for-vitality/ 
To read Discovering You, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-You-Tim-Anderson-ebook/dp/B089LT1KPH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OFL1NN9FJZO7&keywords=discovering+you+tim+anderson&qid=1661440279&s=audible&sprefix=discoverying+you+tim+anderson%2Caudible%2C56&sr=1-1

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BodCast Episode 144: The Title Dilemma and a Q&A with Tim

In this episode, Tim talks with Performance expert and author, Steve Magness about his new book, Do Hard Things. This is a great conversation about what it means to be tough in today's world.   
You want this book!  
Check it out at http://www.stevemagness.com/
or on Amazon: 
https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/B09JYH5K33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DPMSL4PZS69C&keywords=do+hard+things&qid=1660597668&sprefix=do+hard+%2Caps%2C758&sr=8-1

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