Stronger with Don Saladino

Stronger with Don Saladino

20-minute conversations designed to help you live stronger every week. Hosted by strength and performance coach Don Saladino, whose clients include Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway, Sebastian Stan, and Chip and Joanna Gaines, Stronger delivers practical conversations that help you improve your health, mindset, and everyday performance. Each week, Don sits down with leading experts, physicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, performers, and coaches to uncover the habits, strategies, and science behind living a stronger life. From strength training and nutrition to sleep, longevity, recovery, stress management, and mental resilience, every episode is packed with actionable insights you can put into practice right away. Stronger helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works. New episodes every week on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

Negotiating and Getting To ‘Yes’ with Desmond O’Neill

August 18, 2026 • 29 mins
Desmond O'Neill, a former investigator and interrogator with decades of experience working in high-pressure environments, joins Don to explore the skills that can make us better communicators, leaders, coaches, and partners. Desmond shares what years of interviewing and negotiating have taught him about reading people, building rapport, asking better questions, and, perhaps most importantly, knowing when to stop talking and start ...
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Become a Better Runner with David Kilgore

August 11, 2026 • 23 mins
Ultramarathon runner David Kilgore joins Don to talk about what it really takes to become a better runner, and keep running for the long haul. David brings a practical perspective to running that goes far beyond pace and mileage. He and Don discuss building a strong foundation, avoiding the common mistake of doing too much too soon, incorporating strength and strides into your training, and learning to listen to your body. They a...
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Mind Pump’s Secret To Success: Building Something Bigger Than Yourself

August 7, 2026 • 22 mins
In Part 2 of Don’s conversation with the hosts of the Mind Pump podcast, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews, the discussion shifts from fitness to something even bigger: what it actually takes to build lasting success. The group explores the unseen sacrifices behind growing one of the world's most influential fitness podcasts, the role of ego in leadership, and why building a successful partnership requires hum...
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The Healthcare System Is Broken...Here's How to Navigate It | Doctor Christle Guevarra

August 4, 2026 • 31 mins
Christle Guevarra is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to helping people take a proactive approach to lifelong health. In this episode, Don and Dr. Christle explore what preventive medicine really means, and why some of the most important decisions you make for your health happen long before you're ever diagnosed with a disease. Dr. Guevarra explains how patients can build stronger relationships with their phys...
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Building Consistency and a Better Mindset with Luke Cook

July 28, 2026 • 25 mins
Australian actor and entrepreneur Luke Cook joins Don for a conversation about balancing ambition with family, developing confidence, aging, and what it really means to pursue meaningful work Best known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Good Cop/Bad Cop, and his wildly popular comedy sketches on social media, Luke has built a career by blending sharp humor with fearless honesty. Behind the laughs is someone who's na...
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What Actually Works In The Gym: Jen Widerstrom, Adam Bornstein, and Gunnar Peterson Separate Fact from Fitness Fiction

July 21, 2026 • 32 mins
With decades of experience coaching elite athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, Gunnar Peterson, Jen Widerstrom, and Adam Bornstein join Don to reflect on how their philosophies have evolved, and what they now believe matters most. From strength training and nutrition to recovery, mindset, and longevity, they share the lessons that only come from years of coaching, making mistakes, and continually refining their approach. Th...
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Improving Your Metabolism With Dr. Mike Nelson

July 14, 2026 • 32 mins
Dr. Mike Nelson is an exercise physiologist, educator, and researcher known for translating complex science into practical strategies for health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Nelson has spent years studying metabolism, recovery, physiology, and human performance, helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand how the body adapts to stress. Don and Dr. Nelson break down one of the most misunderstood to...
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Training for Real Life: Lessons from Three Elite Performance Coaches Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser

July 7, 2026 • 29 mins
Don brings on three leaders in performance training and human movement: Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser. Together, they tackle a question that every coach and fitness enthusiast eventually faces: what does an ideal training system actually look like? The conversation explores sprinting, movement competency, general physical preparedness, skill acquisition, program design, and why the best coaches often prioritize...
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Back To Basics with Men’s Health Fitness Director Eb Samuel

June 30, 2026 • 54 mins
Over the past decade, Eb Samuel has helped shape how millions of people think about strength training, muscle building, movement, and performance through his work as Fitness Director at Men's Health.  Don and Eb explore why the fitness industry continues to overcomplicate health and performance, why the fundamentals never go out of style, and how strength training principles evolve as we age. They discuss exercise selection, ...
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Longevity Habits of Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton

June 23, 2026 • 35 mins
On this episode of Stronger, Don speaks with legendary athletes Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton about their recovery practices and the mindset required to continue growing and thriving through every stage of life. Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball player, bestselling author, and host of the The Gabby Reece Show, while Laird Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the greatest big-wave surfers of all time and a pio...
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Building Confidence Through Strength Training with Kelsey Heenan

June 16, 2026 • 52 mins
Don sits down with longtime friend, coach, and fitness educator Kelsey Heenan, who shares her journey from developing an eating disorder in college to rebuilding a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and her body. She opens up about perfectionism, body image, consistency, and how her experiences shaped the way she now coaches thousands of people around the world. Don and Kelsey also discuss training philosophy, the importan...
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Gym Fundamentals With Fitness Legends Mike Boyle, Alwyn Cosgrove, and Luka Hocevar

June 9, 2026 • 37 mins
Host Don Saladino is joined by three of the most respected minds in the fitness industry: Luka Hocevar, Mike Boyle, and Alwyn Cosgrove. Together, they share decades of hard-earned lessons on coaching, leadership, business ownership, mentorship, and building a lasting career in fitness. The discussion covers everything from developing young coaches and managing staff to creating a winning culture, handling ego, retaining great empl...
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Essential Habits That Matter Most For Your Health with Andrew Coates

June 2, 2026 • 58 mins
Don sits down with renowned coach, writer, and educator Andrew Coates for a conversation on what actually matters when it comes to fitness, health, and long-term success. Andrew shares lessons learned from decades of coaching, writing for major fitness publications like Men’s Health, and helping clients build sustainable habits. Together, he and Don break down the biggest misconceptions in strength training, why social media...
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You Don't Need Another Diet with Jordan Syatt, Abbey Sharp, and Jaime Schehr-Robinson

May 26, 2026 • 36 mins
Don is joined by nutrition and wellness experts Abbey Sharp, Jaime Schehr-Robinson, and Jordan Syatt for an honest panel discussion about diet culture, fat loss, food freedom, and sustainable health habits. Together, they break down some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding nutrition, metabolism, weight loss, emotional eating, and “all-or-nothing” fitness mindsets. The conversation explores the psychology of dieti...
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Living a Nutritious Life with Keri Glassman

May 19, 2026 • 66 mins
Don sits down with nutritionist, wellness expert, and author Keri Glassman for a practical conversation about stress, sleep, hormones, nutrition, and building healthier daily habits. Keri shares her personal journey navigating chronic stress, burnout, perimenopause, and sleep challenges while balancing work, parenting, and wellness. Together, she and Don explore the importance of nervous system regulation, evening routines, breath...
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Training Tips with Jordan Shallow, Charlie Weingroff & Jordan Jiunta

May 12, 2026 • 30 mins
Is it actually possible to prevent injuries, or is the real goal building enough strength, resilience, and capacity to better tolerate stress? Host Don Saladino is joined by an elite panel of performance experts: Jordan Shallow, Charlie Weingroff, and Jordan Jiunta. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness and sports performance: injury prevention.  The episode covers workload management, recov...
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Why Motivation Fails (and What Actually Works) with Psychiatrist Dom Sportelli

May 5, 2026 • 52 mins
Host Don Saladino sits down with psychiatrist and mental health expert Domenick ('Dom') Sportelli for a conversation on stress, motivation, dopamine, and the psychology of consistency. Dr. Sportelli breaks down why so many people struggle with burnout, distraction, and chronic stress, and how modern habits are rewiring the brain for quick dopamine hits instead of long-term resilience. Together, they explore the neuroscience behind...
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How Matcha and Japanese Rituals Can Transform Your Health with Candice Kumai

April 27, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Don Saladino is joined by chef and wellness expert Candice Kumai. Candice shares her journey from being the youngest female contestant on Top Chef to becoming a leading voice in the wellness industry. From the longevity secrets of Japanese culture to the discipline of professional cooking, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and finding beauty in the "golden repair" of our own lives. Candice shares her journey growing...
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Mind Pump Hosts Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews on Why Training to Failure is Overrated

April 21, 2026 • 35 mins
Host Don Saladino is joined by the guys from the Mind Pump podcast (Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews). Moving beyond sets and reps, they explore the stuff behind the show: growth, identity, and the evolution of their professional and personal lives. They discuss why the "training to failure" mindset of their 20s was a mistake and how to leverage muscle memory to maintain a physique in your 40s with much less volume....
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Building Real Strength with Performance Expert Pat Davidson

April 14, 2026 • 63 mins
Strength coach and performance expert Pat Davidson joins Don for a deep dive into how the human body actually adapts to training. Pat challenges conventional fitness thinking, explaining why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to strength, and why understanding your body’s structure, limitations, and compensations is key to making real progress. Together, they explore the relationship between movement, breathing, and...
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