Strength Stories with Jore

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...

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 expe...

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...

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 als...

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-...

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 phy...

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 ...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why fitness doesn’t have to stop during pregnancy — but should flex with your energy

✅ The difference between Nicole’s two pregnancies — and how movement changed everything

✅ How to return to strength training postpartum (even if you’re sleep-deprived and strapped for time)

✅ Why joining a gym wi...

In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan welcomes Joe McLean — a dedicated father of four, entrepreneur, and podcast producer — 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 motivat...

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.

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In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan welcomes Sue Milch and Cindy Newmiller, two longtime members of Granite’s legendary women’s weightlifting group. With 5 and 8 years of consistent training under their belts, Sue and Cindy share how the gym has become more than just a place to get stronger — it’s a

In this episode of Strength Stories with Ryan Jore, Ryan welcomes back Landon Horst — a registered dietitian and personal trainer at Billings Clinic, where he runs the Weight SMART medical weight management program. Together, they dive into the difference between approach goals vs. avoidance goals