Your Everyday Strength

Josh Sternberg

Encapsulating what it means to be strong: Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually Bringing you real world insights, guest presenters and experts from within the industry to offer you guidance and actionable tips to help you find your own version of "strong" in your everyday life

  1. 1h ago

    S2E36: The Tragedy of the Gifted: You Are Entitled to Nothing

    The tragedy of the gifted is the belief they are entitled to greatness. As a human, you are entitled only to death. What if the greatest obstacle to achieving something extraordinary isn't a lack of ability, but the belief that our ability means we deserve it? We live in a world that celebrates potential, glorifies success, and constantly reinforces the idea that hard work will eventually be rewarded. But what happens when it isn't? In this episode of Your Everyday Strength, I explore the uncomfortable relationship between ambition, entitlement, delayed gratification, and the invisible compounding of effort. Drawing on the philosophies of Marcus Aurelius, Albert Camus, and Aristotle, alongside reflections from my own experiences in coaching, leadership, and meaningful conversations, we unpack why the greatest returns on our efforts often arrive in ways we never anticipated. Sometimes years of work lead to opportunities we never knew existed. Sometimes relationships give us something we didn't even realise we needed. And sometimes the greatest reward isn't what we achieve, but who we become through the pursuit. Because effort doesn't guarantee greatness. And perhaps that's precisely why the effort itself must mean something. An exploration of pursuing extraordinary things without becoming entitled to extraordinary outcomes. Welcome back to Your Everyday Strength. 👤 Hosted by Josh Sternberg 🎙️ Your Everyday Strength Podcast

  2. Oct 25

    S2E35: Project Rocket: The Reality of Strength & Endurance

    What happens when you attempt to combine a sub-20-minute 5K with a 300KG deadlift in the same day? In this solo episode of the Your Everyday Strength Podcast, I break down my experience competing in Project Rocket — an ambitious hybrid challenge testing the boundaries between maximal strength and endurance. The goal was straightforward. The preparation and execution were anything but. After months of disrupted training, navigating my father's illness and passing, and dealing with sickness on race day, the result was a 21:39 5K and a successful 250KG deadlift. Not the numbers I'd originally set out to achieve, but an experience that taught me plenty. We explore: The preparation and programming behind Project Rocket Why combining running and heavy deadlifts presents unique challenges How grief, stress, and disrupted routines impact physical performance The realities of self-coaching and managing expectations Whether a sub-20 5K and 300KG deadlift are genuinely achievable together The differences between the mental demands of endurance sports and powerlifting Why hybrid training is continuing to evolve My next chapter: triathlon, trail running, ultramarathons, and Ironman 70.3 Melbourne in 2027, in honour of Dad More than anything, this episode is about the pursuit of difficult things, what happens when reality doesn't match your expectations, and finding meaning in the process regardless of the outcome. CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsternberg/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.yes.podcast1/ Follow the Your Everyday Strength Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for conversations around performance, mindset, growth, and life beyond the gym.

  3. Oct 18

    S2E34: Life After Death

    "Nothing will ever prepare you for losing someone." In this deeply personal episode of Your Everyday Strength, I open up about losing my dad to cancer, navigating grief, and learning to find my footing in a world that continues moving even when yours feels like it's stopped. Grief is something we will all experience, yet it's something we rarely feel prepared for. From witnessing my father's final days to processing the aftermath of his passing, I share the emotional challenges, unexpected moments, and lessons that have shaped my understanding of loss. We explore the importance of allowing ourselves to feel, why grief isn't linear, and how routine, movement, honest conversations, and self-compassion can provide stability when life feels overwhelming. In this episode: The emotional reality of losing a parent to cancer Why grief comes in waves and looks different for everyone Learning to experience emotions rather than suppress them Finding stability through daily routines and small moments Balancing discipline, responsibility, and self-compassion The value of connection, communication, and support Honouring loved ones by continuing to live a meaningful life This conversation isn't about overcoming grief or pretending everything is okay. It's about learning to live alongside loss, understanding that strength and vulnerability can coexist, and recognising that moving forward doesn't mean leaving the people we love behind. If you're navigating grief, I hope this episode reminds you that you don't need to have everything figured out. CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsternberg Your Everyday Strength Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.yes.podcast1/ If this episode resonates, please consider sharing it with someone who might benefit from hearing it.

  4. Oct 11

    S2E33: From Powerlifting to Ironman & Ultras: The Psychology of Pushing Your Limits w/ Andrew Blackwood

    What happens when someone who built their identity around being strong decides to find out just how far they can push themselves in an entirely different direction? In S2E33 of Your Everyday Strength, Josh sits down with Andrew Blackwood to unpack his transition from international-level powerlifting into the world of endurance, from running and triathlons to Ironman training and ultra-distance events. But this conversation goes much deeper than changing sports. Andrew and Josh explore the psychology behind why we willingly pursue difficult things, what happens to your identity when you move on from competitive sport, and the difference between chasing achievement for external validation versus pursuing challenges because they genuinely mean something to you. They also dive into the mental strategies required when physical ability is no longer enough, breaking huge challenges into smaller milestones, learning to accept discomfort, staying present when quitting becomes tempting, and using difficult pursuits to build genuine self-belief. 🔥 In this episode: • Andrew’s journey through international powerlifting • Why he transitioned from strength sports into endurance • Running, triathlons, Ironman and ultra-distance events • The psychology of pushing through extreme physical discomfort • Internal motivation vs external validation • Athletic identity and what happens when competition ends • Body image after strength and physique-focused sports • Building self-efficacy by repeatedly doing hard things • Why small routines and rituals can influence performance • Using music, milestones and mental strategies during endurance events • The importance of community when tackling difficult goals • Why having another challenge in the pipeline can keep you moving forward • Balancing ambition with relationships, work and the rest of life • Mortality, presence and learning to appreciate the process • Why real strength extends beyond the physical This is a conversation about performance, but even more importantly, it’s about identity, resilience and continually finding new ways to test what you’re capable of. 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast Follow Andrew Blackwood

  5. Oct 4

    S2E32: A Life in Progress: Music, Mental Health & Becoming More w/ Moses “Ozzie Mozzy”

    In S2E32 of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg sits down with Ian, better known as Moses or Ozzie Mozzy, for a conversation about the many different chapters that can shape a life. From working in the music industry to finding fitness, confronting social anxiety, going to therapy, building community and eventually stepping into fatherhood, Moses’ story is a reminder that personal growth rarely happens in a straight line. This episode explores what happens when you allow yourself to change. Josh and Moses talk about the environments that shape us, the people who alter the direction of our lives, and why consistency, community and self-awareness can gradually turn someone into a completely different person. They also discuss the tension between social life and health, learning greater self-control, sharing personal struggles publicly, and the “burn the boats” mentality required to sometimes walk away from the familiar and commit to a different future. In this episode: • Moses’ journey from the music industry into fitness • Social anxiety, introversion and learning to put yourself out there • His experience with therapy and prioritising mental health • Why environment and community can completely change your trajectory • Fitness as a vehicle for personal growth • Balancing social life with health and long term goals • Discipline, self-control and consistency • Taking risks and knowing when to “burn the boats” • Parenthood and entering a completely new chapter of life • The responsibility that comes with having a positive influence on others • Why sharing your own struggles can help somebody else feel less alone This isn’t really a conversation about one transformation. It’s about the constant process of becoming. Changing environments. Learning more about yourself. Letting old identities go. And having enough courage to keep moving when life takes you somewhere you never expected. 📲 Follow Moses 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  6. Sep 20

    S2E31: What Even Is a Life of Freedom?

    What does it actually mean to live a life of freedom? Is it having enough money to never work again? Being able to work from anywhere? Having complete control over your time? Or is freedom something much deeper than that? In S2E31 of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg explores how his own definition of freedom has continued to evolve and why true freedom can't be reduced to one single thing. Freedom is an ecosystem. There are external forms of freedom: time, money, location, health and choice. But there are also internal forms of freedom: freedom from fear controlling your behaviour, freedom from needing everyone else's approval, freedom from your own automatic reactions, and freedom to choose how you respond to whatever life puts in front of you. This episode explores the relationship between both. In this episode: • Why freedom is more than money or working from anywhere • The difference between internal and external freedom • Why money creates optionality and why choice itself is a form of freedom • How fear, anxiety and other internal barriers can quietly restrict your life • The Stoic idea of controlling what you can and releasing what you can't • Why responsibility and ownership create greater freedom • How discipline creates financial, physical and personal freedom over time • Why temporary sacrifice can sometimes create greater freedom later • The importance of gratitude, presence and actually recognising the freedom you already have • Why moments of awe and appreciation matter just as much as achievement One of the biggest lessons I've come to understand is this: Discipline isn't the enemy of freedom. It's often what purchases it. And sometimes freedom isn't about changing your circumstances at all. It's about reaching the point where fear no longer automatically decides your behaviour. This episode isn't an attempt to give one definitive answer to what freedom is. It's an exploration of how to start defining it for yourself and building a life that gives you more choice over how you live it. 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  7. Sep 6

    S2E30: What Actually Lasts: 16 Years of Coaching, Integrity & Growth w/ Ben Machar

    In this episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg sits down with strength and conditioning coach Ben Machar for a wide ranging conversation built on more than 16 years of experience in coaching, athlete development, business, and the fitness industry. Ben has watched training methods evolve, disappear, and eventually come back around again. Together, Josh and Ben explore why the fundamentals of good coaching remain remarkably consistent, even as trends, technology, social media, and the industry around them continue to change. They dive into strength and conditioning, powerlifting, exercise variability, athlete development, belief, mentorship, and the importance of individualising training rather than blindly following whatever happens to be popular. But the conversation goes much further than programming. Josh and Ben also explore what it means to build a coaching career with integrity, how money can complicate purpose, why genuine client relationships matter, and how community and authenticity can become some of the most valuable assets a coach ever builds. In this episode we cover: • 16 years of change within strength and conditioning • Why training trends are often cyclical • Individualised coaching versus rigid methodologies • Developing athletic capacity across different sports • The role of belief and self confidence in performance • Social media and its influence on athletes and coaches • Mentorship and continuous learning • Integrity and authenticity in the coaching industry • Balancing financial success with purpose and personal wellbeing • Why long term client relationships matter • Building genuine community around your work • Choosing clients who align with your values • Creating a career that supports your life rather than consuming it This is an episode for coaches, athletes, business owners, and anyone interested in what separates short term success from something that can genuinely last. Training methods evolve. Business changes. People remember how you treated them. 📲 Follow Ben Machar 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  8. Aug 30

    S2E29: Build Aggressively, Appreciate Deeply | Ambition, Gratitude & Manifestation

    Build aggressively. Appreciate deeply. How do you remain relentlessly ambitious without becoming incapable of appreciating the life you already have? In this solo episode, Josh explores the relationship between ambition, gratitude, spirituality, manifestation and self-belief and why wanting more from your life doesn’t have to mean believing that what you have right now isn’t enough. At its core, spirituality doesn’t have to be something outside of you. It can simply be the way you relate to yourself, the world around you, what you believe is possible, and how those beliefs influence the way you move through life. Josh shares personal experiences around visualisation, manifestation and achieving goals, including pivotal moments during COVID, while breaking down the role that perception, internal belief and even a degree of “delusion” can play in creating a bigger life. But relentless ambition has a cost when every achievement immediately becomes the new baseline. The challenge is learning to build aggressively toward your future while still deeply appreciating the life happening around you now. Because ambition without appreciation can become endless dissatisfaction and appreciation without ambition can become stagnation. Build aggressively. Appreciate deeply. In this episode: Spirituality as your relationship with yourself and the worldAmbition vs gratitudeManifestation, visualisation and aligned actionWhy self-belief often precedes external evidenceThe role of “delusion” in pursuing ambitious goalsHow perception shapes your experience of lifeScarcity mindset vs possibilitySerendipity and the small moments that change your trajectoryWhy internal shifts often precede external growthSurrounding yourself with people who expand what feels possibleLearning to appreciate your present without abandoning your future 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

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Encapsulating what it means to be strong: Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually Bringing you real world insights, guest presenters and experts from within the industry to offer you guidance and actionable tips to help you find your own version of "strong" in your everyday life

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  • Creator
    Josh Sternberg
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josh Sternberg
  • Show Website
    Your Everyday Strength