Your Everyday Strength

Josh Sternberg
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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

  1. 6d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. Aug 23

    S2E28: The Hybrid Training Blueprint: Strength, Running & Performance w/ Michael Sechos

    In S2E28 of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg sits down with exercise physiologist and hybrid coach Michael Sechos (@hybridcoachmike)  for a practical deep dive into combining strength training, running and endurance performance. Mike's journey has taken him from clinical exercise physiology and rehabilitation into powerlifting, running and eventually hybrid coaching, giving him a unique perspective on what happens when strength and endurance collide. We unpack what hybrid training actually requires, why simply adding running to a strength program isn't enough, and the physical limitations that need to be respected when chasing ambitious goals. Mike also shares his own pursuit of some ridiculous performance targets, including combining a 300kg deadlift with a sub-90-minute half marathon and the training, lifestyle adjustments and sacrifices required to give yourself a legitimate chance of achieving both. In this episode we cover: • How to combine strength training and running effectively • Mike's transition from exercise physiology into hybrid coaching • Powerlifting, endurance training and the interference effect • Setting ambitious goals without ignoring physical reality • Tissue tolerance, injury risk and building running volume intelligently • The training volume required to become genuinely strong AND fit • Why hybrid athletes need to understand recovery and sacrifice • Mental resilience when preparing for difficult physical challenges • The role of community in running and endurance sport • How social media has distorted our perception of what "strong" and "fit" actually look like • Why most people may be fitter than they give themselves credit for Hybrid training isn't about being elite at everything. It's about understanding your goals, respecting the demands of different training modalities, and figuring out how to become a more complete athlete without running yourself into the ground. Whether you're a powerlifter starting to run, a runner wanting to get stronger, or you're chasing your own hybrid performance goals, there's plenty to take away from this one. 📲 Follow Mike 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  4. Aug 9

    S2E27: Before Self-Help, There Was Philosophy: The Books You Should Be Reading

    What if a lot of the ideas in the self-help books we read today aren't actually new? In this shorter solo episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg explores his growing interest in philosophy and why going back to the original philosophical texts has completely changed the way he approaches personal development. From Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism to modern interpretations of ancient ideas, this episode explores how principles around emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, anxiety and controlling the controllables have been discussed for thousands of years. Rather than having those ideas filtered through another author's interpretation, sometimes there's enormous value in going directly to the source—and deciding what they mean for yourself. In this episode: • Why so much modern self-help can be traced back to philosophy • Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and why it's such a powerful starting point • Stoicism and the principle of controlling the controllables • Using philosophy to manage anxiety and emotional reactions • Why reading philosophy requires reflection rather than simply consuming information • The surprising crossover between philosophy and spirituality • Modern writers who make philosophical ideas more accessible • Books and resources for anyone wanting to start exploring philosophy You don't need a philosophy degree. You don't need to understand every sentence. And you certainly don't have to agree with every philosopher you read. The value is in engaging with the ideas, questioning them, and figuring out what you can actually apply to your own life. Sometimes the best personal-development book isn't sitting in the self-help section. It was written 2,000 years ago. 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow The Podcast: The YES Podcast

  5. Aug 2

    S2E6: Finding Your Purpose (And Losing It Along the Way)

    Purpose. It's one of the biggest questions we ask ourselves. "What am I meant to do?" "What if I never find it?" "What if I'm already too late?" In this solo episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions around purpose—and why most people spend years searching for something that was never lost in the first place. Drawing from his own journey through coaching, business, mental health, sobriety, relationships, and personal growth, Josh reflects on the moments that made him question everything, the seasons where he felt completely disconnected from his purpose, and the lessons that ultimately brought him back to it. This isn't a conversation about finding the perfect career. It's about understanding who you are beneath the labels, recognising that purpose evolves with you, and learning to build a life that aligns with your values rather than your job title. In this episode we cover: • Why your career isn't your purpose • The difference between purpose and the vessel that expresses it • Losing yourself and finding your way back • Mental health, sobriety and personal transformation • Helping others without losing yourself • Internal fulfilment versus external achievement • Building your life around values instead of outcomes • Why purpose changes through different seasons of life Whether you're feeling lost, questioning your direction, or simply looking for more meaning in your life, I hope this episode reminds you that purpose isn't something waiting to be discovered. It's something you choose to live every day. 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  6. Jul 26

    S2E25: When Life Reminds You What Really Matters; A Personal Catch Up

    In this episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg shares a personal life update and reflects on one of the most challenging seasons he's faced. Following his father's lymphoma diagnosis, Josh opens up about the emotions, perspective shifts, and lessons that have come from navigating uncertainty, family, and the reality that life can change in an instant. This isn't an episode about sadness. It's an episode about perspective. About appreciating the moments we often take for granted, focusing on what we can control, and learning how adversity can shape us into stronger, more present people. Alongside this personal reflection, Josh also shares updates on his training, coaching, podcast, school speaking program, and what's ahead over the coming months. In this episode we cover: • My father's lymphoma diagnosis and what it's taught me • Finding gratitude during difficult seasons • The importance of presence and emotional resilience • Controlling what you can and letting go of what you can't • Lessons from philosophy and self-reflection • Updates on running, powerlifting, coaching and the podcast • Why hard seasons often become our greatest teachers Life won't always go to plan. But how we respond to it will always shape who we become. If you're navigating a difficult season of your own, I hope this conversation reminds you that there is still beauty to be found, even in the hardest moments. 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  7. Jul 19

    S2E24: The Patterns Running Your Life (And How to Change Them) w/ Meghan Brazh

    In this episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg sits down with Meghan Brazh for a fascinating conversation around self-awareness, emotional regulation, relationships, and the role astrology can play in understanding ourselves on a deeper level. This isn't a conversation about daily horoscopes or predicting the future. Instead, Meghan explains how birth charts can be used as a framework for recognising subconscious patterns, understanding personality traits, and developing greater awareness of the beliefs and behaviours that shape our lives. Together, Josh and Meghan explore how this understanding can improve communication, strengthen relationships, support parenting, and create lasting personal growth. In this episode we cover: • The difference between pop astrology and psychological astrology • How birth charts can uncover subconscious patterns • Emotional regulation and self-awareness • Relationships, communication, and healthy boundaries • Parenting through understanding different personalities • The role of resilience and childhood experiences • Plant medicine, healing, and personal transformation • Why humans are naturally cyclical and how that influences our wellbeing Whether astrology resonates with you or not, this conversation is ultimately about one thing: Understanding yourself better so you can build better relationships, make better decisions, and live with greater awareness. 📲 Follow Meghan Dharma Space 🎙 Hosted by Josh Sternberg Follow the Podcast: The YES Podcast

  8. Jul 5

    S2E23: Everything Changed When She Stopped Waiting for Tomorrow/ Lily Riley

    In this episode of The Your Everyday Strength Podcast, Josh Sternberg sits down with Australian powerlifting champion Lily Riley for one of the most inspiring conversations of the season. While many know Lily for her success on the platform, this conversation explores the experiences that shaped the person behind the athlete. After overcoming cancer, Lily's perspective on life completely changed. Rather than waiting for the "right time," she began embracing every opportunity to compete, travel, challenge herself, and live with greater intention. Together, Josh and Lily discuss what it means to pursue excellence while staying grounded in gratitude, resilience, and purpose. In this episode we cover: • Lily's journey through powerlifting and international competition • How overcoming cancer reshaped her outlook on life • The role discipline plays in long-term success • Building mental resilience through adversity • Managing anxiety by staying present • Why sharing your story can change someone else's life • The future of powerlifting in Australia • The importance of community, sacrifice, and consistency This is far more than a conversation about strength sport. It's a conversation about perspective, courage, and making the most of every opportunity life gives you. 📲 Follow Lily Riley 🎙 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
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josh Sternberg
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    Your Everyday Strength