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Grip strength is one of the best indicators of your health, nervous system efficiency, and functional ability. Weak hands correlate with higher risk of death, heart problems, poor coordination, and loss of independence. This episode breaks down the science, the numbers, and how to train your grip to improve performance and longevity. buriedinthebones.com Onwards

Dr. Keagan Barrett on Pain, Performance, and the Gaps in Modern Physical TherapyEpisode Summary:Not all rehab is created equal and neither is the mindset behind it.In this episode, Beau Crisp, a Strength and Conditioning / Mobility Specialist sits down with Dr. Keegan Barrett, a sports PT and former collegiate pitcher who now works at the intersection of pain, performance, and high-level athletic rehab.They dive into:​Why athletes recover faster than the general population and what that reveals about belief, drive, and structure.​How modern PT overcomplicates pain management while underdelivering results.​The truth about tendinopathy and the misunderstood role of strength in healing.​Why youth athletes are breaking down and how the system’s failing them.​Balancing clinical expertise with real-world results, fatherhood, and being a business owner in an industry flooded with “experts.”Onwards.

Playing it safe in training isn’t harmless — it’s a slow, predictable breakdown. Physically, you lose robustness. Mentally, you lose adaptability. Spiritually, you lose the courage to face challenge anywhere in life. Drawing from Supertraining by Mel Siff, research on movement variability, and Viktor Frankl’s philosophy of meaning through hardship, this episode breaks down how over-sanitized training weakens every system you have — and how to bring productive risk back into your physical, cognitive, and spiritual practice.

Modern training made the body look strong, but move like a liability. In this episode we break down the rise of physique culture, the science behind higher injury rates in aesthetic-driven routines, and what real, usable strength actually looks like. With insights from Carl Jung, Viktor Frankl, and the NSCA.

In this episode, we break down what onwards really means:Devotion without applause, a decision.Physically. Mentally. Spiritually.You’ll hear what happens when the body moves before the mind is ready, why clarity follows motion not precedes it, and how real endurance becomes spiritual.Featuring quotes from Jordan Peterson, Viktor Frankl, and Carl Jung plus research on movement and nervous system resilience.Devotion without applause.buriedinthebones.com | Spotify + YouTubeMove. Think. Endure. Onwards.

You’re in pain because you’re clumsy, with your intent.This episode breaks down why suffering isn’t noble when it’s aimless and how skillful, intelligent training is the antidote.We talk movement, mindset, and Viktor Frankl.Precision over punishment. Mastery over martyrdom.Suffering is optional when skill becomes the standard.Listen now on Buried in the Bones.

You’re not lost, you’re too comfortable.This episode is a call back to pain, pressure, and purpose.We dive into Viktor Frankl’s existential philosophy, the psychology of avoidance, and how movement transforms discomfort into direction.If you’ve been drifting, this one’s your compass.Listen now on Buried in the Bones.

Stop playing the victim. It's time to take control of your life, your mind, and your body. In this episode, we break down how the victim mentality is holding you backphysically, mentally, and spiritually and how movement is the key to breaking free.We dive into the destructive cost of staying stuck in the victim narrative, how fitness and resistance can rewire your brain, and why it’s time to start taking responsibility for your own story. Movement is liberation, and the moment you decide to rise and act, everything changes.Reclaim your power. Listen now.

Pain isn’t something to fix, it’s something to face.In this episode of Buried in the Bones, we go deep into the psychology, spirituality, and physiology of pain and how it shapes us, breaks us, and opens the door to something real.You’ll hear why pain isn’t the enemy, it’s the invitation.A pattern disruptor. A spiritual initiation. A message your body’s been trying to deliver.This isn’t surface-level self-help.This is the work... in your mind, your muscles, your soul.If you’ve been running from the ache… this one’s for you.

You say it’s discipline, but it’s really distraction.This episode tears into the difference between devotion and obsession, and what’s hiding beneath the structure you cling to. We dig into the shadow not as theory, but as something pulsing in the body, looping in the mind, and begging to be heard by the soul.If your routine is just a way to outrun the silence, this one’s for you.Onwards, always.

Is lasting transformation born from sheer discipline—or something deeper? In this episode, we explore the powerful tension between discipline and devotion through the lens of mind, body, and spirit. From fitness routines to spiritual practices, from philosophical insights to psychological patterns, we unpack what truly fuels meaningful, sustainable change. Whether you're pushing through resistance at the gym or seeking clarity in your inner life, this conversation invites you to go beyond willpower and into purpose.Join us for a deep dive into the heart of transformation—and discover which force is really shaping your journey.

Its not just finances that you should invest in early on.Make decent decisions... often.Onwards.

Today we discuss goal setting and the nuance behind our own personal training. How can we get the results we want? What do we do when we are stuck?Email your questions to: whatsburied@gmail.comOnwarfs

How can we beautifully blend our 3 pillars of being and abstain from the compulsions that ultimately limit our ability to benefit the cosmos? Bring a pen and paper, my friends.Alex and I first met while training at @artistabjj and luckily we ended up speaking more, inevitably curating some camaraderie over the world’s most unifying and beloved drug… coffee. Alex is currently a Jiu jitsu practitioner who is amidst his own personal pursuit of self mastery and reliance. He is a full time website developer giving him a unique opportunity to create and bring to life what others cannot. I’ve seen it, it’s amazing. Being as well read as he is, he has developed particular interests in the fields of sociology, spirituality, and self sufficiency which will certainly be unpacked. In addition, Alex has traveled the world which has created tons of stories. Of course, we will explore these topics of self discovery and see how we can find purpose within our efforts. Mapping out our meaning, if you will.

Imagine who you can be and then aim single mindedly at that. We are so aware of all that is going around us. We search and search for the answers that be, but the truth of truths is that the answer... could be me?Find your perfect day on episode 12.

Social media has done a really good job at generalizing pain and assuming its simplicity. However, pain is incredibly complex and our perception of it is individually based. What are basic rules to follow when dealing with our issues? How does strength and conditioning come in handy?How do you know if you are ready for your next step?Find out with episode 11.

Bring a notebook. Where curiosity meets wisdom, experience, and love. We cover military, strength and conditioning, self exploration, and spiritual navigation in how it can translate to this life thing.Lover, leader and friend, my guest: Rich MulderA former Army officer, Rich graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2009. He served five years in the Infantry, completing Air Assault, Airborne, and Ranger Schools as well as a combat tour to Afghanistan, where he led over 120 dismounted patrols and earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his service, Rich obtained his Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification from the NSCA and his Master’s Degree from Arizona State University, where he received the Outstanding Masters Scholar, Teacher and Leader Award. While he continues to train the tactical community, he has also worked with numerous amateur and professional athletes including record-holding powerlifters, collegiate golfers and baseball players, AVP beach volleyball players, and multiple NFL players. From 2018-2023, he served as the strength coach for South Mountain Community College baseball and golf; nineteen Division 1 scholarships were awarded to his athletes in this timeframe and SMCC Men’s Golf won the National Championship in 2018 and 2022. In addition to being a certified Transformational Coach with Being True To You, Rich has been published in NSCA Coach, Strength Performance Daily, and has presented at the Rocky Mountain Region NSCA convention (2017) as well as the annual Grounded Athlete Development Program in Tainan and Taichung, Taiwan (2017-2019). During this time, he was also an adjunct professor of Exercise Science at Ottawa University. He was the Strongman Corporation co-chair for the state of Arizona from 2018-2020 and served on the NSCA Arizona State Advisory Board from 2017 to 2020.  He is the Founder of Liberty Performance Training in Phoenix, Arizona and served as the Executive Director of Quality Resilience Fitness, a nation-wide nonprofit organization that promotes mental and physical health for veterans, before founding Apricus Coaching Initiative, where he works today. When not coaching others, training himself, or improving his business, Rich can be found reading, writing, hunting, or spending time with his wonderful friends and family. Instagram: @_richmulderhttps://apricuscoaching.com 

We are hyper focused on outside approval and the significance of how extrinsic motivation can yield long term sustainability. We have become confused that we can SIMPLY quit something and not expect the work required of ADDING what it is we want to benefit us in this life.We cannot escape hard work, but it seems he have been escaping ourselves... its time to fix that.Onwards.

It seems there has been confusion in what the intent should be when considering "exercise". Today unconscious action has plagued what is our outward expression of ourselves. Habits, selfishness, and the lack of self awareness is leading the charge in what is being put out into the world. We owe it to ourselves to be better.So, here is an exercise for you and some tough love. Better bring your pen and paper...Onwards.

Endure for others when you cannot take care of yourselfHow can we access psychological endurance through our physical efforts? How can the physical training present outward outcomes?Find out how to express your inward endurance with 007.