Strength Stories with Ryan Jore explores fitness, nutrition, and mindset through real conversations and expert insights, giving you practical tools and motivation to build strength, improve health, and create lasting habits.
Working With Emotional Eating with guest Steve Lutz
Ryan Jore interviews Steve Lutz about the mental aspects of weight loss and emotional eating. Steve shares his journey from gaining 170 pounds in Korea to losing it over two years. He emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional triggers and adopting a holistic approach. Steve advocates for journaling, breathwork, and maintaining physical activity even on low-energy days. He highlights the need for flexibility and realistic expectations. Ryan and Steve discuss the benefits of morning workouts and the role of coaches in providing support and regulation skills. Steve's social media handles are Lutz Fitness on Instagram and TikTok.
15 Sept 2026
Make Your Plan Fit Your Goal with guest Paulie Campbell
In this episode, Ryan Jore and Paulie Campbell discuss one of the biggest obstacles to long-term health and fitness success: "majoring in the minors." They explore why so many people chase supplements, fad diets, and quick fixes while neglecting the foundational habits that drive meaningful results. The conversation covers goal setting, the importance of understanding your deeper motivations, the value of strength training, seasonal shifts in fitness priorities, and why consistency matters far more than perfection. Drawing from years of coaching experience, Ryan and Paulie explain how sustainable habits, realistic expectations, and focusing on performance rather than appearance can help people achieve lasting health, strength, and confidence.
15 Aug 2026
Fitness, Confidence & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with guest Miranda Wilson
In this episode, Ryan Jore sits down with Miranda Wilson to discuss her fitness journey, from competitive athletics and CrossFit to finding a sustainable approach centered on strength training, mental health, and longevity. Miranda shares how fitness evolved from a pursuit of weight loss and aesthetics into a powerful outlet for managing stress, building confidence, and improving overall well-being. The conversation explores common fitness mistakes, injury recovery, nutrition, habit-building, the importance of lifting heavy, and why long-term consistency matters more than short-term transformations. Listeners will walk away with practical insights on creating a healthy lifestyle that supports both physical and mental health.
15 Jul 2026
The Science Behind True Health Change with guest Connie Nightingale
Ryan Jore interviews Connie Nightingale, a coach with a background in dentistry and functional medicine. Connie shares her journey of transforming her family's health through diet changes, particularly the GAPS diet, which led to significant personal health improvements and weight loss. She discusses the evolving nature of coaching, the importance of tracking and measuring progress, and the challenges of balancing client expectations with realistic goals. Connie emphasizes the need for personalized approaches, the benefits of meal prep, and the significance of building a supportive network of health professionals. She also addresses the complexities of functional medicine and the importance of addressing underlying health issues before resorting to medication.
15 Jun 2026
How to Manage Fatigue in Training and Nutrition with guest Landon Horst
Ryan Jore and Landon Horst discuss fatigue management in fitness and nutrition. They emphasize the importance of protein intake, especially during dieting, to avoid under-recovery. Ryan highlights the significance of volume and intensity in lifting, advocating for personalized programming to avoid overtraining. Landon stresses the role of overall calorie intake and meal frequency, noting that gradual weight loss is more sustainable. They also discuss the benefits of high-fiber carbs and the need for individualized training frequency. Both agree on the importance of sleep as a foundational element in fatigue management.
15 May 2026
Training Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All-Especially After Injury or Pregnancy with guest Katie Harrell
Katie Harrell, a strength coach, discussed her journey from teaching high school science to becoming a pre and postnatal coach and an ALP (Active Life Professional) trainer. She emphasized the importance of addressing specific needs in training, especially for pregnant and postpartum women, and those with chronic pain. Katie highlighted the significance of patience and gradual progression in rebuilding strength post-injury. She also stressed the impact of lifestyle factors like sleep, diet, and stress on functional capacity. The conversation underscored the need for trainers to provide objective, patient-centered advice, balancing ego with the client's long-term well-being.
15 Apr 2026
Why Strength Training Still Matters for Endurance Athletes with guest Paulie Campbell
Ryan Jore interviews Paulie Campbell, a Helena-based personal trainer with a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences and 20 years of coaching experience. Paulie discusses his transition from bodybuilding to endurance running, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strength and mobility. He highlights the need for a balanced training program that includes both strength and endurance exercises, such as mobility work, single-joint movements, and rotational training. Paulie also stresses the importance of addressing weaknesses, like foot strength and posterior chain exercises, to prevent injuries. He can be contacted via Instagram @coachpoly_inc or through his business page, The Bar 406.
15 Mar 2026
GLP-1 Medications Explained with guest Landon Horst
Ryan Jore and Landon Horst discuss the rise in GLP-1 medication use for weight management, noting its popularity and common mistakes. Landon highlights the importance of maintaining good habits, such as eating frequently and not skipping meals, to avoid overeating and maintain muscle mass. He emphasizes the need for strength training and protein intake to prevent muscle loss. Landon also stresses the importance of hydration and physical activity, particularly steps, for overall health. Common issues include fatigue, hair loss, and lack of an exit strategy for both medication and dietary changes. Landon advises gradual tapering off the medication to avoid severe hunger and maintain healthy habits.
15 Jan 2026
How Smart Strength Training Helps You Heal guest Scott Johnson
In this episode of Strength Stories, Ryan sits down with one of his most influential mentors — Scott Johnson, a physical therapist with a background in sports science, dry needling, and strength athlete rehab. Scott shares his journey from failing a GRE to building an elite PT practice with a full gym, force plates, VO2 testing, and sports science tech — and how he’s changing the game in physical therapy.
Together, Ryan and Scott break down the trap of passive modalities, how belief shapes outcomes, why loading matters, and why posture might sometimes matter after all. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating injury, programming around pain, or trying to make real progress in the gym.
1 Jan 2026
Fitness as a Busy Mom with guest Nicole Jordan
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Nicole Jordan returns to share her journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and fitness as a mother. From navigating two vastly different pregnancies to battling mom guilt and reclaiming her health, Nicole offers real talk and actionable tips for any mom trying to make fitness a priority.
Together, Ryan and Nicole explore how to adjust workouts during and after pregnancy, why strength training is essential (even in chaos), and how setting boundaries around time and energy is not selfish — it’s survival.
15 Dec 2025
Fitting Fitness with a Busy Schedule guest Joe McLean
In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan welcomes Joe McLean — a dedicated father of four, entrepreneur, and business owner — to talk about his evolving health journey while juggling the chaos of family, business, and everything in between.
Joe opens up about how a demanding schedule and fast food habits took a toll on his health, what finally motivated him to change, and how simple strategies like protein shakes, gas station hacks, and mindset shifts helped him stay consistent even during the busiest seasons of life.
15 Nov 2025
Importance of Strength Training with guest Nicole Jordan
In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan sits down with fellow Granite personal trainer Nicole Jordan, whose journey from banking to barbell is nothing short of inspiring. Nicole shares how her passion for health was sparked after becoming a mom, why she started with nutrition coaching, and how combining that with strength training creates lasting transformation.
Together, they unpack the psychology of programming, why custom workouts make all the difference, and how online coaching empowers clients to take ownership of their health — without burning out or overtraining.
15 Oct 2025
How Lifting Built More Than Muscle with guests Cindy Newmiller and Sue Milch
Sue Milch and Cindy Newmiller aren’t just regulars at Granite Fitness — they’re the heart of one of its most tight-knit strength training communities. In this episode, host Ryan Jore sits down with these longtime lifters to talk about what brought them to the gym years ago, what’s kept them going, and how strength training transformed their bodies, minds, and friendships.
From overcoming life changes like divorce to shifting their mindset around food and fitness, Sue and Cindy share their real experiences — with plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and practical tips along the way. Whether you’re new to lifting or simply looking for motivation to keep showing up, this is a must-listen story of community, commitment, and confidence at any age.
21 Aug 2025
The Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss with Landon Horst
Ryan Jore sits down with registered dietitian and personal trainer Landon Horst to unpack the difference between approach goals and avoidance goals in health and fitness. They explore why shifting your mindset toward positive, actionable goals—like adding more protein or steps—leads to better results than focusing on restrictions and avoidance. From weight loss psychology to the role of steps, strength training, and meal timing, Landon offers practical strategies for building a sustainable, less stressful path toward health.
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