Welcome to the Strength Connection!

Katie Hardie is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and performance practitioner who helps people reconnect with their bodies through a personalized, data-driven approach to health, energy, and recovery. Her work bridges science and intuition, helping people move beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and into sustainable performance.

In this conversation, Katie shares her journey into health and nutrition coaching, emphasizing the importance of bio-individuality in dietary choices. She discusses the impact of stress on nutrition and performance, the significance of energy management, and the necessity of intentional recovery practices. Katie highlights the balance between hard work and recovery, the value of hobbies, and the need for personalized approaches to nutrition and health.

Check out more from Katie at:

Website: https://www.mypeak365.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardiepeakperformance/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hardie-hermanson-860a874/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Health and Nutrition Coaching

02:31 Katie's Journey into Nutrition and Health Coaching

05:44 Understanding Bio-Individuality in Nutrition

08:38 The Importance of Personalization in Diet

11:36 Energy Management and Its Impact on Performance

14:43 The Role of Stress in Nutrition and Recovery

17:46 Intentional Recovery Practices

20:40 The Balance of Hard Work and Recovery

23:23 The Importance of Hobbies and Play

26:46 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

Welcome to the Strength Connection!

The Iron Council is back! I am joined by Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias.

In this conversation, we discuss the language of coaching, the impact of cynicism and optimism in the fitness industry, and the importance of accountability and leadership among coaches. We critique an article comparing kettlebells and barbells, emphasizing the need for constructive criticism and the significance of articulating coaching messages effectively. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating misinformation and the necessity of providing solutions rather than merely criticizing others. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the value of communication in coaching and the role of tools in a broader system of strength training.

Follow Brett, DJ, and Mark at:

Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brettjonessfg/?hl=en

DJ: https://www.instagram.com/queencitykettlebell/

Mark: https://www.instagram.com/subiasm/?hl=en

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:12 The Language of Coaching and Marketing

07:22 Cynicism vs. Optimism in Coaching

09:28 Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

11:49 Accountability in Coaching

14:53 Challenging Bad Ideas vs. Tearing Down

20:08 Effective Communication in Coaching

26:11 The Art of Coaching Communication

31:23 Navigating Criticism: Kettlebells vs. Barbells

41:51 Expertise and Experience in Training

47:48 The Essence of Strength Training Systems

Welcome to the Strength Connection!

In this reflection, I share the most significant lessons he learned throughout 2025, emphasizing the importance of loving the process, building self-trust, and practicing optimism. I discuss the value of patience in finding purpose and how faith acts as a guiding force in life's journey. Each lesson is rooted in personal experiences and insights gained from guests on the podcast, closing out with my tribute to a great friend.

Thank you so much for an incredible year!

Chapters

00:00 Reflections on 2025: Lessons Learned

02:46 The Importance of Loving the Process

05:42 Flow vs. Anti-Flow: Engaging with Life

08:34 Building Self-Trust Over Self-Esteem

11:32 The Value of Patience in Purpose

14:24 Optimism as a Learned Practice

17:40 Faith: A GPS for Life's Journey