Iron Insights

About Iron Insights

Join Dr. Taylor Foster, physical therapist, bodybuilder, and entrepreneur, with co-hosts Brandon Mauro, IFBB Pro bodybuilder, coach, and trainer; Dr. Isaac Bachert, a physical therapist and advocate for evidence-based strength training; Dyvek Ott, entrepreneur and relentless athlete known as The Viking; Hailie Foster, PA-C and former gymnast turned figure bodybuilder. With 70+ years of combined experience, they delve into all things fitness. Whether chasing PRs or seeking expert insights, tune in for wisdom to transform your body, mind, and approach to training.

Publisher

Taylor Foster, Brandon Mauro, Isaac Bachert, Dyvek Ott, Hailie Foster

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2025

Latest episode

20 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Apr 2026

   The Journey to Opening The Elite Training Center

   Join Taylor and Hailie on this episode as they discuss the journey of finding a suitable location for the gym, the challenges and setbacks faced, the process of preparing the space, and the vision and purpose behind the gym. It also emphasizes the gym's values, culture, and inclusive environment. The conversation covers the vision and values of the Elite Training Center, emphasizing the creation of a welcoming and respectful environment, the integration of recovery and health services, pre-sale and membership details, and the vision for community engagement and member support. Takeaways The importance of perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges Creating a community-focused gym with a unique training facility and inclusive environment Creating a welcoming and respectful environment Integration of recovery and health services Pre-sale and membership details Vision for community engagement and member support Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Finding a Location 08:12 Preparing the Space 19:16 The Gym's Vision and Values 29:11 Creating a Home Away from Home 40:05 Emphasis on Recovery and Health 55:05 Vision and Community Engagement

2. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Personal Growth Through Bodybuilding

   Bodybuilders Nick Umberger and Seth Chase share their experiences preparing for NPC Nationals, highlighting the mental and physical demands of competition, in this interview episode.

3. 

   18 Jul 2025

   Improvise, Adapt, Overcome: Lessons in Resilience from the Gym

   Physical therapist Dr. Zach Michalov discusses transitioning from physical therapy to medical sales, highlighting mental fortitude, stress relief through gym training, and the impact of support systems, in an interview with host Taylor, offering insights on resilience.

Who has been a guest on Iron Insights

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nick Umberger
• Seth Chase
• Dr Zach Michalov

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32