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The Powerlifter's DenEpisode 105: Powerlifting, Mental Health, and Moving Forward ft. Chad AichsChad Aichs has been in the game since 1997, with achievements like a 1000lb drug-free squat and decades of competition experience. In this episode, Cam and Chad dive into the mental side of lifting and life, why recovery and sleep matter more than just “training hard,” and the lessons from a career that spans powerlifting, Highland Games, coaching, and podcasting.Chad also opens up about his struggles with narcolepsy, depression, and suicidal battles — and how sharing them has inspired others. From the barbell to building a barndominium gym and writing his upcoming book, Chad’s story is about...
2025-08-291h 11
THIRST For More PodcastE 39 | Chad Aichs - Courage BarbellIn the 39th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Chad Aichs of Courage Barbell. Chad was one of the top multiply powerlifters of all-time. Brandon and Chad discuss conjugate training, the mentality of lifting and training, mental health, and the value of sleep.Chad is one of the top powerlifters in history. Chad has put up numerous world record lifts in drug free (amateur) and pro (non tested). Chad's best lifts include a 1173lb squat, 821lb bench press, 755 deadlift, and 2733lb total. At one point he was ranked #2 in the world and #1...
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The Coaches Corner University PodcastAll-Time World Records, Major Depression and Courage - Chad Aichs In this episode, Paul is joined by Chad Aichs. Chad is a former all-time world record holding powerlifter, coach, mental health advocate and owner of Courage Barbell.They discuss:Did you get as strong as you could?Finding the right program for youMentality around goals and sacrificeAttitude and motivation - lifting happyWhy are you training?… and a whole lot of lifting stories!Find Chad:IG - @chadaichs Website - https://couragebarbell.com/Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/CourageBarbell__________Chad Aichs is a fo...
2024-03-071h 11The Coaches Corner University PodcastAll-Time World Records, Major Depression and Courage - Chad Aichs In this episode, Paul is joined by Chad Aichs. Chad is a former all-time world record holding powerlifter, coach, mental health advocate and owner of Courage Barbell.They discuss:Did you get as strong as you could?Finding the right program for youMentality around goals and sacrificeAttitude and motivation - lifting happyWhy are you training?… and a whole lot of lifting stories!Find Chad:IG - @chadaichs Website - https://couragebarbell.com/Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/CourageBarbell__________Chad Aichs is a fo...
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Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 49 Interview with Paul OneidIn this episode we sit down with Paul Oneid. Paul is a powerlifter, bodybuilder, coach, business owner, and more. As usual we cover a wide variety of topics ranging from balance to the overall picture of training. I personally had a great time recording this episode and hope to have Paul on again.
2024-02-191h 26Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 48 Intent and ExecutionThe fact is there are a lot of programs and training that can help you to reach your goals. There is no magic one thing. What is even more important is to lift with intent and properly execute the plan you choose.
2024-02-1523 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 47 Step by StepStrength takes a lot of time so when you set your goals you need to plan for this. In this episode I talk about setting your goals and the fact that a lot of the time you need to just focus on taking the next step. Step after step after step and so on because if you keep taking those steps it will lead you to your overall long term goals.
2024-02-0728 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 46 With Guest Nate HarveyIn this episode we sit down with Nate Harvey. Nate is an accomplished powerlifter, coach, equipment specialist, EliteFTS member and staff. See more about Nate on his instagram @nateharvey2450 and definitely check out his youtube channel ConjugateU for all kind of outstanding information.
2024-01-311h 58Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 36 Leonardo da VinciIn this episode I talk about a great quote from Leonardo Da Vinci.
2024-01-2212 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 45 WHY SO MUCH CRITIZING ON SOCIAL MEDIAIn this episode I talk about one of my big pet peeves. The is just way too much critizing on social media. It seems a lot of coaches and trainers are trying to make themselves seem more important by putting down other athletes, coaches, and trainers. I talk about how I think this is crazy and actually makes no sense. I talk about imposter syndrome and about the kind of coach you really want to find.
2024-01-2238 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 44 Interview with Matt WenningIn this episode I interview my friend and champion lifter Matt Wenning. Matt is an outstanding coach and lifter. He has put up some of the greatest number of all time and has shown his wealth of knowledge by training many other clients in various fields. I think everyone will enjoy this and take away a ton of knowledge. Enjoy!
2024-01-101h 51Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 43 Interview with Mikey AndrewOn this episode of Courage Barbell Unlimited we interview pro BMX rider Mikey Milky Andrew. It is always a lot of fun for me to get athletes other than strength athletes on the show. Personally, I have a lot of interest, but I enjoy seeing how similar the mentality is of top athletes of different sports. It just so happens I am really into BMX as well so that was even better!
2023-12-121h 41Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 42 Guest Ryan KennellyOn this episode we have The Bench Monster himself Ryan Kennelly. It was so incredible to sit down with Ryan and hear some great stories, get some great training tips, and just reminisce about the WPO days.
2023-11-171h 35Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 41 Interview with Jimmy KolbThis is Jimmy's second time on the show and we were extremely excited to have him on again. As usual we covered many topics. One of the main ones was about his recent ALL TIME BENCH PRESS record of a Fanominal 1400 POUNDS! So check out this episode and learn some great tips to get a bigger bench.
2023-11-041h 59Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 40 Interview with JM BlakelyWe were fortunate enough to have legendary bench presser JM Blakely back for another episode. As usual we went all over the place on different subjects but there are some really amazing nuggets in there. We did a few connection problems and ended up having to cut the interview short but I am sure we will have JM on again in the near future.
2023-10-192h 00Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 39 Interview with Sarah BuckleyIn this episode we talk with Sarah Buckley. As usual we end up talking about many issues but the main reason I wanted to bring her on is because she is a powerlifter and coach that understands the importance of flexibility and mobility. In fact she specializes in this area and has a great wealth of knowledge in it.
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Dave Tate's Table Talk#223 Chad Aichs l HIGHEST FULL Bench Meet In History, Courage Barbell, Mental Healthelitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Coming Events: SWIS 2023 - https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-2023-swis-symposium.html Chad Aichs is a former world-class powerlifter. He owns Courage Barbell. Having a late start in powerlifting at the age of 27, he rose to be one of the top powerlifters of his day. Chad put up many world-record lifts in amateur and professional powerlifting...
2023-09-143h 562023-09-1313 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 38 Dr. Kristen LanderIn this episode we talk with Dr. Kristen Lander from Fiercely Fueled Nutrition. As usual I end up talking about many topics but we start with some very interesting work she is doing with her app and business to help regulate or autoregulate athletes. You can find out more about Dr. Lander on her instagram @Fiercelyfuelednutrition. Also check out her podcast Fiercely Fueled.
2023-09-132h 41Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 33 Albert CamusIn this episode I discuss a great quote by Albert Camus. It is one that is definitely near and dear to my heart because of my past issues with depression and suicide.
2023-08-2214 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 37 Interview with Jeff FrankGot the chance to sit down with Jeff Frank and just talk about so many things. Jeff Frank is one of the top powerlifters of his time and after a 7 year lay off is back competing. We talk about his past career and about his first meet back. Jeff has also been very open about his issues with suicide and depression which as everyone knows is something I am very passionate about. This was a great episode and I had such an enjoyable time talking with my friend Jeff. Check him out on instagram under @jeff...
2023-08-192h 23Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 32 Lao Tzu and AristotleIn this episode I talk about two quotes. One from Lao Tzu and one from Aristotle.
2023-08-1612 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 36 Consistency and DedicationIt seems to me words get thrown around a lot when it comes to strength training. Two big words I hear a lot are consistency and dedication. So, I thought I would ramble on about what these words mean to me and maybe get some people to think a little more about what they mean to them.
2023-08-1628 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 35 Interview with Leah ReichmanIn this episode we get the chance to sit down with the strongest female powerlifter of all time, Leah Reichman. This is another amazing interview that reaches into many different areas and was a true pleasure having her on.
2023-08-051h 52Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 34 Anne Sheehan InterviewOn this episode I get to chat with Anne Sheehan about bodybuilding and powerlifting along with many other topics. Anne has a stellar career as an IFBB pro and is also a world record holder in powerlifting. This episode holds many great tidbits of information to help on your journey.
2023-07-271h 26Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 33 The Effect of Intense Training and DepressionThis episode is near and dear to my heart. I been in some very dark places and never want to be there again, but I continue to see aggressive athletes putting themselves in the same place. They either do not understand some principles of strength or cannot control themselves. Maybe they just cannot see it or do not want to work on their demons. Either way I really want to reach these people and make them see they do not have to go there. They can be even better athletes while not having to go there. Please give this episod...
2023-07-201h 08Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisdode 32 Josh Miller InterviewIn this episode I talk with my friend Josh Miller. He is a powerlifter and coach. This episode was a blast and ran on for hours. Ever wonder what two lifters talk about when they sit down together? Well, here it is. LOL! We cover so many subjects and topics through this episode and we will definitely have him on again.
2023-07-172h 272023-07-101h 05Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 30 Interview with Luke EdwardsHad the very great opportunity to sit down and talk with incredible lifter Luke Edwards. This was an awesome interview for me and I hope everyone else enjoys it just half as much as I did!
2023-07-091h 18Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 31 Josh Billings Plus BMX Bike StoriesIn this episode I speak about a quote by Josh Billings and I tell a few stories about my recent BMX bike builds. I also speak about why I always wear checkered vans.
2023-06-2717 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 29 We are Back and Dealing with DepressionHad to take a little hiatus do to dealing with sleep and depression. Basically, I discuss what was going on, why I handled it the way I did, and how I have learned to deal with these issues I have.
2023-06-2739 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 28 Post Meet Eval/ Amber's Womens Pro AM MeetIn this episode we discuss how Amber did at the women's Pro AM meet! All time squat!!! We also talk a bit about how to evaluate post meet instead of just getting straight back into training.
2023-05-0151 min2023-05-0122 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 27 Meet Prep for PowerliftingSince my Co-Host Amber Hansen has the Women Pro Am coming up in a couple weeks we thought we would do a podcast about meal prep; damn it I mean meet prep! lol Just listen and you will get the joke on me! lol
2023-04-1050 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 29 SocratesIn this episode Amber and I discuss another great quote. One by the immortal Socrates.
2023-04-1019 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 26 SOMETIMES the Answer IS Backing OffThis weeks episode we discuss how sometimes in training and in life the answer is to back off. This goes in life and in training. Sometimes it is to keep going but doing less. Sometimes one or more steps backwards leads to a lot of big jumps forward.
2023-04-0442 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 28 Chuck DarwinIn this episode we cover a great quote from Chuck Darwin!
2023-04-0319 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 25 Interview with Jeff JohnstonIn this episode I get go down a 3 hr rabbit hole with outstanding powerlifter Jeff Johnston. We both have a lifetime of powerlifting and stories of our journeys. We talk about so many things I am not going to exhaust my fat fingers typing it out. It is a long one, but I feel it is well worth the listen because there is some awesome knowledge shared through this episode.
2023-02-273h 04Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 27 Matt Vincent PostOn this episode we discuss an Instagram post my Matt Vincent of HVIII brands and Not Dead Yet.
2023-02-2013 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 24 Technique in Raw VS Geared liftingThis episode we begin by discussing technique in geared vs raw lifting. If it should stay the same or change. Amber and I have a bit different perspective on this one, but we always have great discussions when we do have these different perspectives. We also tend to dive right down the rabbit hole on topics. This episode is not different! lol We tend to move on to other topics then somehow bring it back full circle. Give this one a listen because there are so many interesting points we cover!
2023-02-2052 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 26 Carrie FischerIn this episode we talk about a great quote from Princess Leia!
2023-02-1108 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 25 No Better Purpose in Life than to PerishWe are changing up format and adding a host to The Quotes. I am very excited about this and about continuing to grow the whole podcast. Today we will be talking about a quote from Friedrich Nietsche.
2023-01-3116 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 23 Interview with Curtis MillerOn this episode I sit down with my good friend Curtis Miller. He is an accomplished powerlifter and was the head trainer at Union Fitness. Currently with his own company Iron Bound Strength.
2023-01-242h 10Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 22 Interview with Amber HansenIn this episode I get sit down with Amber Hansen and discuss a wide variety of topics. She is such a diverse individual excelling in things from Roller Derby to Powerlifting. Another amazing interview that just organically travel all of the place.
2023-01-172h 15Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 24 How You Carry A LoadToday's quote is from the amazing Lena Horne
2023-01-0612 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 21 Interview with Jennifer ThompsonJennifer Thompson is a legend in powerlifting and has put up some of the greatest numbers in the sport. On top of this she is an amazing person and was so fun to interview.
2023-01-061h 16Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 23 Alan Watts, Bruce Lee, WaterTalking about an Alan Watts quote and how it intertwines with a Bruce Lee quote we recently posted.
2022-12-2617 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpidose 20 Interview with Brandon AllenIn this episode I interview the great strength athlete Brandon Allen. Brandon has put up some of the greatest numbers in Powerlifting while currently branching out in Armwrestling and Curling competitions with more success.
2022-12-261h 19Courage Barbell UnlimitedQuotes Ep 22 R,D, Laing Deeply Afraid to Live and to LoveThis episode is a quote from R.D. Laing.
2022-12-1811 min2022-12-1808 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 19 Interview with Dr. Ben PollackInterview with Dr. Ben Pollack. Pro bodybuilder and powerlifter.
2022-12-141h 23Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 18 Lessons, Lifters, Masculinity, and ToxicityThis world is so polarized, and it just seems to me it is getting worse. Maybe if the world took a lesson from top lifters, then things would start improving.
2022-12-1423 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep20 Michael JordanIn this episode we talk about a Michael Jordan quote "I failed over and over and over again in my life; that is why I succeed."
2022-12-1210 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 17 Be Conscious of Your TribeThe fact is everything is easier with the right people around us and on the flip side it is harder with the wrong people around us. You do have control over who your tribe is.
2022-12-1232 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedSpecial Edition- The Liver King on Steroids and He is SorrySo the self named and self proclaimed drug free Liver King is on steroids. He is claims to be sorry but for what I wonder. Not such a big issue in my life but I continue to ask my opinion on the subject so here it is. I really just hope people learn from this fiasco.
2022-12-0823 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep19 Struggling for Some Goal Worthy of HimThe striving and struggling for goal worthy of him.
2022-12-0709 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep18 Educating the Mind Without Educating the HeartA quote by Aristotle
2022-12-0707 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 16 Interview with Nick BestInterview with my friend and legendary pro strongman Nick Best.
2022-11-301h 39Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep17 Henry Rollins QuoteThis episode I talk about a great quote from Henry Rollings.
2022-11-2309 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 15 Interview with Rick ThorneI had the very great pleasure to talk with BMX legend Rick Thorne. This is someone I watched and cheered for in my youth. One of the best things about this episode to me was getting to sit down with a legend of another sport and see how similar the mindsets are of the people that become successful in their chosen sports.
2022-11-211h 342022-11-2110 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 14 Interview with JujimufuIn this episode I have the great pleasure of interviewing Jon Call aka Jujimufu. This was another awesome episode of two athletes just talking training. We went down many paths and spent a lot of time talking about the mental side of training which is one of my favorite subjects. I highly recommend you take the time to listen and would find it hard to believe you could not get some good take aways from this episode.
2022-11-152h 29Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep15 The Degree to Which We Can GrowThe degree to which we can grow is equal to the truth we can accept.
2022-11-1411 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 13 Interview with Scott Mendelson CEO of Infinity FitnessIn this episode I get to sit down with Scott Mendelson who is the CEO of Infinity Fitness. He has many years of experience in training and nutrition with the highest level athletes in many different sports. He is a wealth of knowledge and takes a very logical and straight forward approach with all his clients.
2022-11-141h 48Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 12 Conquering Depression in Strength Sports and LiftingI recently got to speak at the SWIS Symposium which was a great honor. I spoke about conquering depression in strength sports and lifting but I only had a 15 min slot. So, I thought I would take this chance to expand on my talk there and be able to go more in depth.
2022-11-0854 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep14 When the Gods wish to Punish UsAnother new episode of the Quotes. Today a quote by Oscar Wilde.
2022-11-0810 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep13 Someone Always Have it WorseMy take on an old saying that someone always has it worse.
2022-11-0209 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 11 Interview with Shelly CannonThis is an outstanding video where we interview Shelly Cannon and just keep going off the rails in so many great directions. It feels like it is getting to listen in to two friends just talking which is very much the direction I want things to go. Shelly has such a diverse background and has kept such an amazing attitude going through some very life threatening situations. She has been successful in bodybuilding, figure, fitness, bikini, and powerlifting. She talks very openly about her past battles with cancer and her current battles. I truly believe this is an interview where...
2022-10-233h 32Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep12 Will Not Be OutworkedBack talking about another quote I have that love hate relationship with.
2022-10-1711 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 10 Interview with Jimmy KolbFirst off I apologize that the first 15mins the audio is not really great but you can hear. It will be worth with if you continue to listen since my guest holds the all time biggest bench press in history. After that I caught my mistake and it improves greatly. I am still figuring everything out and I learn best from making mistakes! lol My guest for this episode is Jimmy Kolb and he is one of the greatest bench pressers on the planet. I had an amazing time chatting with him and we covered so many awes...
2022-10-142h 53Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep11 Things Hurt You Teach YouAnother interesting quote I do like, but I feel needs a bit more thought to go with it.
2022-10-1210 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 9 Visualize to SucceedI hear a lot about visualization in sports but not nearly enough in strength sports. It is a very powerful tool when done correctly and consistently.
2022-10-1222 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 8 interview with JM BlakleyI had the great pleasure of interviewing one of the best bench pressers of all time, the great JM Blakley.
2022-10-052h 16Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep10 Can't Reach Your LevelAnother quote that I saw from a different angle then who I think it was intended to be for.
2022-10-0309 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep9 Dragons, Monsters, and MenToday episode is based on some words from Jordan Peterson that really ring with me.
2022-10-0319 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 6 interview with Laura PhelpsLaura Phelps is a legend in powerlifting and still to this day has a major impact on female strength sports. She has put up some of the best all time numbers in powerlifting and is now training some of the best lifter competing today.
2022-09-271h 16Courage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 7 interview with AJ RobertsHad the pleasure of doing a remote interview with an old friend of mine AJ Roberts. AJ is a world class powerlifter, a bodybuilder, Business owner, and family man. Hoping to have him on again.
2022-09-271h 512022-09-2516 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep7 What are you willing to do for your greatnessA question I been asking myself the last few days that really helps me recenter and focus.
2022-09-2216 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 5 Interview with PSM Barbell's Tractor and CoachInterview with PSM Barbell. This is our first interview travelling to do a podcast on location. So I drove over to Roy Utah to sit down with long time friends Jason Gibson and Nathan Baptist. Jason is an accomplished lifter and coach of PSM Barbell. Nathan is a damn tractor and nicknamed Tractor! lol He currently holds the all time highest squat. Great guys, great friends, and had a great time talking strength.
2022-09-201h 32Courage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep6 Role ModelsWho are your role models? Are you your own role model?
2022-09-1615 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 4 IntentThere must be intent in your training. To many lifters are putting in intensity, effort, and energy but these are all wasted without intent.
2022-09-1637 min
2022-09-131h 442022-09-1210 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 4 Tony Carlino InterviewOur first interview of hopefully many. Tony Carlino is one of the greatest benchers out there going over 1000 pounds. We talk a little about who he is and about his strength training. So please have a listen to a great conversation with Tony.
2022-09-081h 472022-09-0709 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedEpisode 2 Better than Steroids? Sleep?Being someone that suffers from sleep issues I know just how important sleep is to strength training and life for that matter. It is something that gets so overlooked even though it has no cost and is simple for most people.
2022-09-0548 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep3 Nathanial RateliffTalking about the lyrics from Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats- say it louder.
2022-09-0317 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes Ep 2 Henry FordEpisode 2 of The Quotes featuring a quote from Henry Ford
2022-09-0114 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedThe Quotes episode 1This will be the first episode of The Quotes which is a segment where I talk a little bit about a quote, I think is worth mentioning. Usually quotes I like but even now and again it may be a quote I hate. I just think we too often rush through stuff and do not give things the time they deserve. So, my hope is to provoke some more thought about these quotes and to think about them for more than just the few secs it takes to read them.
2022-08-3011 minCourage Barbell UnlimitedCourage Barbell Unlimited Episode 1First Episode so in this episode I talk about my backgroud for those of you that do not know. I also talk about some of my philosophies towards this podcast and where I want to take it.
2022-08-2945 min
Becoming RoninWorld Record Powerlifter Chad Aichs, Under The Bar Wisdom, Most Common Lifting MistakesIn today's episode, Smitty and OB are honored to have world record holder powerlifter Chad Aichs as a guest. Chad holds one of the highest powerlifting totals in the world with a 1173 lbs. squat, 820 lbs. bench, and a 755 lbs. deadlift. Chad, owner of Courage Barbell, is also a prolific author for his own blog, as well as, a regular author for EliteFTS. In this episode, Chad provides decades of "Under The Bar" wisdom and shares brilliant training hacks, identifies major obstacles that hold people back, and shares the mentality it takes to become a world class powerlifter. *F...
2022-04-011h 17
UMSOEpisode 198: Chad Aichs (@chadaichs)Best Shorts to Train In: https://www.thehviii.com/collections/goat-training-shorts Video of Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz-3Al1WFD9-ZVYsWL0k8B2MceAqCesRX Chad Aichs I've known Chad for a long time now, but have never really crossed paths in person. He used to compete in Highland games and is a Professional Powerlifter. But what he came in to talk about today was his battle with depression and suicide and how he used lifting to work his way through it and improve his mental health. Really excited to...
2021-11-191h 51NOT DEAD YET with Matt VincentEpisode 198: Chad Aichs (@chadaichs)Best Shorts to Train In: https://www.thehviii.com/collections/goat-training-shorts Video of Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz-3Al1WFD9-ZVYsWL0k8B2MceAqCesRX Chad Aichs I've known Chad for a long time now, but have never really crossed paths in person. He used to compete in Highland games and is a Professional Powerlifter. But what he came in to talk about today was his battle with depression and suicide and how he used lifting to work his way through it and improve his mental health. Really excited to...
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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength ShowEpisode 158: World-Class Powerlifter Chad Aichs Speaks Openly About His Depression, Insomnia & Suicidal ThoughtsThis week, Joe sits down with one of the top super heavyweight powerlifters of all time - Chad Aichs. Chad speaks openly and candidly about his battles with depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts. You'll hear about the different effects that training had on his mental health and some of the changes he's made to help overcome his struggles. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
2018-03-291h 26Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength ShowEpisode 158: World-Class Powerlifter Chad Aichs Speaks Openly About His Depression, Insomnia & Suicidal ThoughtsThis week, Joe sits down with one of the top super heavyweight powerlifters of all time - Chad Aichs. Chad speaks openly and candidly about his battles with depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts. You'll hear about the different effects that training had on his mental health and some of the changes he's made to help overcome his struggles. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
2018-03-291h 26
Architect of ResilienceStrength Chat #54: Chad AichsToday's episode is much more personal than our typical episode. Our guest - live and in-person at the Kabuki Strength Studio - is one of the strongest men in the world in his day, Chad Aichs. Chad is a long-time friend of Kabuki and the Mad Scientist, and on today's show he opens up and shares his incredible story of a battle with depression, insomnia, and despair that he was determined to win, and did win. Chad Aichs is a world class and elite powerlifter in the SHW division. He began training seriously for powerlifting in 1999 in S...
2018-01-3057 min
The Peak Mental Performance PodcastEpisode 08: “Building a More Effective Training Program” feat. Chad Aichs (Pt2)We talk the Training side of things - 5/3/1, training "too light", and mental mistakes people make at Meets. … More Episode 08: “Building a More Effective Training Program” feat. Chad Aichs (Pt2)
2017-06-2100 minThe Peak Mental Performance PodcastEpisode 07: “Training Effects on Mental Health & Persevering through Darkness” feat. Chad AichsChad and I talk about the struggles that come with sleep deprivation and mental issues, and how that weaves together with training.. … More Episode 07: “Training Effects on Mental Health & Persevering through Darkness” feat. Chad Aichs
2017-06-1400 min