About this episode
In the 98th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our Strength Coach and Mindset Guide, Kirsten Tulloch, will talk about Abundance mindset, the granite city, the dogmatic side of the strength industry, Uncle Stan Kirsten 1st mentor.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter, you will discover:
(0:50) Introducing our special guest Strength Coach and Mindset Guide, Kirsten Tulloch @kirstentullochcoaching
(1:45) Shout out to Steve Maxwell @stevemaxwellsc
(1:50) Shout out to Mike Mahler @mikemahler73
(2:55) The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell @malcolmgladwell
https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624
(4:00) Abundance mindset
(4:25) Referring out!
(6:35) “You serve your purpose when you are needed. When you are not needed, you step back.” - Kirsten Tulloch @kirstentullochcoaching
(7:00) Competitive analysis
(7:10) “If you're really good at what you do, who gives a fuck what anybody else is doing?” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(8:35) “Sometimes we heal in public. So the ones doing it in private can keep going.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(9:00) Kirsten’s origin story
(9:30) Kirsten’s inspiration
(10:00) Being a great student
(11:00) About Kirsten’s grandfather
(12:00) Being in a toxic environment
(12:15) The beginning of Kirsten’s journey
(12:45) Cookie cutter gym instructor
(13:10) Uncle Stan, Kirsten’s 1st mentor
(14:50) Watching her first game
(15:30) First time competing
(18:00) The change in Kirsten’s life
(18:55) When did Stan intervene?
(20:40) The evolution of classes
(21:55) Kirsten’s opinion about the competitions
(26:00) The dogmatic side of the strength industry
(28:45) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport
(29:00) “People always get a little bit freak out when you don't just follow the masses.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(29:10) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg
(31:00) Shout out to Neil deGrasse Tyson Twitter: @neiltyson
(31:45) “Keep the identity of like, progress is good. And keep building. But be ready to shift.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(32:40) About changing the identity
(36:10) How does Kirsten look at her problems?
(38:00) Mike about smoking cigarette
(38:45) Trauma is a reminder
(40:15) Kirsten’s psychologist friend
(40:35) “Confusion leads to clarity.” - Unknown
(42:35) What does Kirsten do when she is confused?
(46:00) The courage corner
(47:15) More about journaling
(49:20) Preventative mindset training
(52:30) Where to find Kirsten Tulloch? @kirstentullochcoaching
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