The Iron Edge

The Iron Edge
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Iron Edge explores the pressure that shapes us. Hosted by Pro Strongman Ken Nowicki, each episode features honest conversations on discipline, resilience, and personal growth — in the gym and in everyday life. Athletes, coaches, and driven individuals share the moments that tested them and the lessons they carried forward. Alongside these guest conversations, “The Sharp Cut” delivers short, direct solo episodes where Ken breaks down defining experiences, setbacks, and the mindset shifts that forged his path. Together, both formats offer a grounded look at what it means to be built under pressure.

  1. The Iron Edge 007 - Mike Lohman/Veterans Strongman Association

    2d ago

    The Iron Edge 007 - Mike Lohman/Veterans Strongman Association

    Mike Lohman joins Ken for a conversation about purpose, community, and why strength can be about far more than competition. A longtime member of the strongman community, coach, and founder of the Veterans Strongman Association, Mike is building something bigger than a federation or a nonprofit. He’s creating a pathway for veterans to reconnect with structure, challenge, and belonging through strength sports. This conversation explores the veteran suicide crisis, the unique parallels between military service and strongman culture, and how physical training can provide purpose when identity and direction feel lost. In this episode, Ken and Mike get into: • The mission behind the Veterans Strongman Association • Why strongman is uniquely suited to helping veterans • The power of community after military service • Structure, accountability, and rebuilding purpose • Using strength training as a tool for mental resilience • The challenges of launching a nonprofit from scratch • Creating coaching, mentorship, and competition opportunities for veterans • Why saving even one life makes the entire mission worth it A conversation about service, responsibility, and the impact a strong community can have when people need it most.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    50 min
  2. The Sharp Cut 007 - Learning To Pivot

    May 27

    The Sharp Cut 007 - Learning To Pivot

    In this episode, Ken talks about the importance of learning how to pivot when life doesn’t go the way you planned. Whether it’s in sport, business, relationships, or everyday life, things are going to go wrong. Plans change. Situations shift. And a lot of people end up stuck because they can’t let go of the version they had in their head. This episode is about learning to roll with it, adapt without losing yourself, and realizing that the moments where things go wrong are often the moments that teach you the most. Because success is never a straight line. The people who keep moving are the ones who learn how to pivot.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    5 min
  3. The Sharp Cut 006 - Comparison Steals Your Joy

    May 20

    The Sharp Cut 006 - Comparison Steals Your Joy

    In this episode, Ken talks about the moment he realized he was missing his own life by constantly comparing it to what he thought it should look like. After years of chasing success, pressure, and bigger goals, a simple morning making breakfast for his family became a reminder that some of the richest moments in life are the ones we overlook while trying to get somewhere else. This episode is about slowing down enough to actually experience the life you’re building, pushing hard without losing yourself in the process, and remembering that comparison will steal everything if you let it.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    7 min
  4. The Iron Edge 006 - Inez Carrasquillo

    May 13

    The Iron Edge 006 - Inez Carrasquillo

    Inez Carrasquillo joins Ken for a conversation about pressure, identity, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. Not just in sport, but in life.   An Arnold Champion and one of the most dominant forces in strongwoman today, Inez didn’t come up through a traditional path. She started lifting to lose weight after a serious health scare, training alone at 4AM to avoid being seen and built herself into one of the best in the world in just a few years.    This conversation goes far beyond competition. It’s about motherhood, betting on yourself, dealing with doubt, and learning how to carry pressure instead of running from it.   In this episode, Ken and Inez get into: • Turning a wake-up call into a complete life shift • Starting late and rising fast in strongwoman • Training through anxiety and building confidence • Motherhood, guilt, and chasing something bigger • Leaving a stable job to go all-in on yourself • The mental side of competing at the highest level • Why pressure is a privilege and not something to avoid   A raw conversation about ownership, resilience, and what happens when you finally stop holding yourself back.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    1h 14m
  5. The Sharp Cut 005 - I Was Resenting Myself

    May 6

    The Sharp Cut 005 - I Was Resenting Myself

    In this episode, Ken gets honest about the struggle of outgrowing identity. Moving on from being known as “the athlete,” “the strongman,” or whatever role you’ve carried for years and realizing that holding onto it too tightly can start to break you. This isn’t about abandoning who you were. It’s about allowing yourself to evolve without resentment, without forcing yourself to stay in a box that no longer fits. Because at the end of the day, you’re still the same person at your core. The question is whether you’re willing to actually choose who you are now.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    6 min
  6. The Iron Edge 005 - Joey Szatmary

    Apr 29

    The Iron Edge 005 - Joey Szatmary

    Joey Szatmary joins Ken for a conversation about identity beyond lifting, adapting through different seasons of life, and what it means to keep building when priorities change. Known for his long-running presence in the strength world, coaching career, and no-nonsense approach to training, Joey has evolved far beyond athlete labels. This conversation goes into fatherhood, business pivots, discipline, and staying grounded when life no longer revolves around performance alone. In this episode, Ken and Joey get into: • Identity beyond competition • Fatherhood and shifting priorities • Adapting training through life seasons • Discipline over motivation • Business pivots and personal growth • Keeping perspective as you evolve A raw conversation about growth, resilience, and learning how to evolve without losing who you are.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    1h 28m
  7. The Sharp Cut 004 - Every Day Counts

    Apr 22

    The Sharp Cut 004 - Every Day Counts

    Some days you feel unstoppable. Other days you feel invisible. In this episode, Ken talks about the reality of energy swings — the high-energy days where everything feels easy and the low-energy days where even simple tasks feel heavy. The goal isn’t chasing motivation, it’s building the discipline and routines that allow you to execute no matter how you feel. Stack the days. Show up for both.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    4 min
  8. The Iron Edge 004 - Erin Murray

    Apr 15

    The Iron Edge 004 - Erin Murray

    Erin Murray joins Ken for a conversation about identity beyond performance, learning to step away from pressure, and what it means to keep evolving when you’ve already reached the top. A multiple-time world champion, Erin has spent over a decade at the highest level of strongman. But this conversation goes deeper than titles. It’s about navigating life after proving yourself, redefining success, and learning how to embrace being a beginner again. In this episode, Ken and Erin get into: • Letting go of identity tied to winning • The shift from chasing results to finding fulfillment • Balancing athlete, coach, and personal life • Why pressure driven by fear isn’t sustainable • Learning to do things you’re bad at—and why it matters A raw conversation about growth, perspective, and what happens when you stop measuring your worth by outcomes.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get back in control. Download the Iron Edge Daily Standard: https://ironedgepodcast.com/pages/daily-standard   Follow Iron Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironedgepodcast Explore the podcast and upcoming Iron Edge resources and products: https://ironedgepodcast.com Save 10% off your order at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE: https://cerberus-strength.us   Iron Edge — Built Under Pressure.

    1h 30m
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Iron Edge explores the pressure that shapes us. Hosted by Pro Strongman Ken Nowicki, each episode features honest conversations on discipline, resilience, and personal growth — in the gym and in everyday life. Athletes, coaches, and driven individuals share the moments that tested them and the lessons they carried forward. Alongside these guest conversations, “The Sharp Cut” delivers short, direct solo episodes where Ken breaks down defining experiences, setbacks, and the mindset shifts that forged his path. Together, both formats offer a grounded look at what it means to be built under pressure.

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  • Creator
    The Iron Edge
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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