{"podcast":{"title":"Stronger with Don Saladino","slug":"stronger-with-don-saladino-7370567","podcast_index_feed_id":7370567,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BVLLC3574918806","website_url":"https://stronger-with-don-saladino.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bb8f5c50-632b-11f0-809f-a7d43272765d/image/922f2490e61e176cb8a9a1e8e0ed8d6d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Don Saladino | Blind Nil Audio","episode_count":56,"summary":"What does it mean to be strong? Stronger is more than a podcast about workouts and what to eat - it’s about building strength in every area of life. Hosted weekly by renowned fitness coach Don Saladino - known for training A-list actors and personalities like Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Sebastian Stan - each episode dives into the real-life stories behind success. From improving sleep and managing stress to cultivating better relationships and building lasting habits, Stronger explores what it truly means to show up for yourself, day after day. Each week, Don sits down with a guest-entrepreneurs, performers, athletes, and everyday warriors to discuss their personal definition of strength and the setbacks they’ve overcome. The conversations are grounded, practical, and focused on real-world growth. Here’s what makes this show unique: Listeners are part of the journey. You can call 855-348-3546 to share your story or connect directly with Don and his guests. Every episode is an opportunity for you to be seen, heard, and supported. 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Don and Dave pivot from the stage to the gym, discussing how legendary performers like Slash maintain the stamina required for three-hour high-energy sets. Dave shares his personal approach to staying fit while touring the world, the mental toughness required to sustain 36 years of sobriety, and how training serves as a vital tool for silencing \"the voices in the head.\" From his early days in the LA music scene to his current role as Senior Director at Guitar Center, Dave offers a unique look at how health and fitness have become the foundation for his long-term success and career reinvention. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: podcasts@wearebv.com Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. 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