Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.
What this show covers
recoverytraining readinessHRVresiliencelongevityinjury recoveryjoint repairstem cellsregenerative medicineperformance dataJoel Jamiesonstrength trainingdecision-makingsports performancetactical athletes
What listeners will find here
Stem cells, exosomes, and the real promise of regenerative medicine
Stem cell therapy is the focus here, with Dr. Karl Brown and John Welbourn examining whether regenerative medicine can repair damage, speed recovery, and reduce the need for surgery. The conversation also gets into biologics, joint repair, longevity, personal experience, and overlooked risks.
HRV without the guesswork: when to push, recover, or ignore the number
Heart rate variability is the focus here, with Joel Jamieson unpacking what HRV is actually telling you about recovery and training readiness. If you track the metric but struggle to decide when to push, pull back, or tune it out, this episode aims to make that data more useful.
Why elite tactical athletes keep coming back to the basics
Strength under pressure is the focus as Jeff Nichols joins John Welbourn to discuss how tactical and competitive athletes build resilience, decision-making, and reliable performance. The conversation centers on why mastering fundamentals matters more than chasing complexity.
What HRV can really tell you before you train
Training readiness is the focus here, as Joel Jamieson and John Welbourn unpack what HRV can and can’t reveal about recovery, performance, and day-to-day decision-making. The episode also connects conditioning, strength, genetics, wearables, and AI to the bigger question of how to train smarter.
What It Really Takes to Last in the NFL
Former NFL offensive lineman Dave Diaz-Infante joins John Welbourn for a conversation about mental toughness, resilience, and the mindset needed to survive pro football. The episode also looks at lessons from their careers, how football culture has evolved, and whether the modern game has lost some of its edge.
Episodes
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