Strength Stories with Ryan Jore explores fitness, nutrition, and mindset through real conversations and expert insights, giving you practical tools and motivation to build strength, improve health, and create lasting habits.
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In this episode, Ryan Jore sits down with Miranda Wilson to discuss her fitness journey, from competitive athletics and CrossFit to finding a sustainable approach centered on strength training, mental health, and longevity. Miranda shares how fitness evolved from a pursuit of weight loss and aesthetics into a powerful outlet for managing stress, building confidence, and improving overall well-being. The conversation explores common fitness mistakes, injury recovery, nutrition, habit-building, the importance of lifting heavy, and why long-term consistency matters more than short-term transforma
Ryan Jore interviews Connie Nightingale, a coach with a background in dentistry and functional medicine. Connie shares her journey of transforming her family's health through diet changes, particularly the GAPS diet, which led to significant personal health improvements and weight loss. She discusses the evolving nature of coaching, the importance of tracking and measuring progress, and the challenges of balancing client expectations with realistic goals. Connie emphasizes the need for personalized approaches, the benefits of meal prep, and the significance of building a supportive network of
Ryan Jore and Landon Horst discuss fatigue management in fitness and nutrition. They emphasize the importance of protein intake, especially during dieting, to avoid under-recovery. Ryan highlights the significance of volume and intensity in lifting, advocating for personalized programming to avoid overtraining. Landon stresses the role of overall calorie intake and meal frequency, noting that gradual weight loss is more sustainable. They also discuss the benefits of high-fiber carbs and the need for individualized training frequency. Both agree on the importance of sleep as a foundational elem
Katie Harrell, a strength coach, discussed her journey from teaching high school science to becoming a pre and postnatal coach and an ALP (Active Life Professional) trainer. She emphasized the importance of addressing specific needs in training, especially for pregnant and postpartum women, and those with chronic pain. Katie highlighted the significance of patience and gradual progression in rebuilding strength post-injury. She also stressed the impact of lifestyle factors like sleep, diet, and stress on functional capacity. The conversation underscored the need for trainers to provide objecti
Ryan Jore interviews Paulie Campbell, a Helena-based personal trainer with a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences and 20 years of coaching experience. Paulie discusses his transition from bodybuilding to endurance running, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strength and mobility. He highlights the need for a balanced training program that includes both strength and endurance exercises, such as mobility work, single-joint movements, and rotational training. Paulie also stresses the importance of addressing weaknesses, like foot strength and posterior chain exercises, to prevent injuri
Ryan Jore and Landon Horst discuss the rise in GLP-1 medication use for weight management, noting its popularity and common mistakes. Landon highlights the importance of maintaining good habits, such as eating frequently and not skipping meals, to avoid overeating and maintain muscle mass. He emphasizes the need for strength training and protein intake to prevent muscle loss. Landon also stresses the importance of hydration and physical activity, particularly steps, for overall health. Common issues include fatigue, hair loss, and lack of an exit strategy for both medication and dietary change
In this episode of Strength Stories, Ryan sits down with one of his most influential mentors — Scott Johnson, a physical therapist with a background in sports science, dry needling, and strength athlete rehab. Scott shares his journey from failing a GRE to building an elite PT practice with a full gym, force plates, VO2 testing, and sports science tech — and how he’s changing the game in physical therapy. Together, Ryan and Scott break down the trap of passive modalities, how belief shapes outcomes, why loading matters, and why posture might sometimes matter after all. This is a must-listen fo
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Nicole Jordan returns to share her journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and fitness as a mother. From navigating two vastly different pregnancies to battling mom guilt and reclaiming her health, Nicole offers real talk and actionable tips for any mom trying to make fitness a priority. Together, Ryan and Nicole explore how to adjust workouts during and after pregnancy, why strength training is essential (even in chaos), and how setting boundaries around time and energy is not selfish — it’s survival.
In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan welcomes Joe McLean — a dedicated father of four, entrepreneur, and business owner — to talk about his evolving health journey while juggling the chaos of family, business, and everything in between. Joe opens up about how a demanding schedule and fast food habits took a toll on his health, what finally motivated him to change, and how simple strategies like protein shakes, gas station hacks, and mindset shifts helped him stay consistent even during the busiest seasons of life.
In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan sits down with fellow Granite personal trainer Nicole Jordan, whose journey from banking to barbell is nothing short of inspiring. Nicole shares how her passion for health was sparked after becoming a mom, why she started with nutrition coaching, and how combining that with strength training creates lasting transformation. Together, they unpack the psychology of programming, why custom workouts make all the difference, and how online coaching empowers clients to take ownership of their health — without burning out or overtraining.
Sue Milch and Cindy Newmiller aren’t just regulars at Granite Fitness — they’re the heart of one of its most tight-knit strength training communities. In this episode, host Ryan Jore sits down with these longtime lifters to talk about what brought them to the gym years ago, what’s kept them going, and how strength training transformed their bodies, minds, and friendships. From overcoming life changes like divorce to shifting their mindset around food and fitness, Sue and Cindy share their real experiences — with plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and practical tips along the way. Whether yo
Ryan Jore sits down with registered dietitian and personal trainer Landon Horst to unpack the difference between approach goals and avoidance goals in health and fitness. They explore why shifting your mindset toward positive, actionable goals—like adding more protein or steps—leads to better results than focusing on restrictions and avoidance. From weight loss psychology to the role of steps, strength training, and meal timing, Landon offers practical strategies for building a sustainable, less stressful path toward health.
