EPISODE 67 Need a LIFT? You will be ImPRESSed
“The tool is power lifting… I can go to the gym and I can use anger, whatever anger I have, and take it out on the weight.”— Michael BandlerThe “gains” that you can achieve in the gym go far beyond simply having bigger biceps or the ability to carry all of your groceries inside in just one trip. For many people, lifting weights is a powerful way to improve not only their physical strength, but also their mental health… allowing them to become stronger people, both inside and out.This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an installment of What’s in Your Toolbox?, a monthly podcast about mental health — and the creative strategies people develop to live the very best lives they can.In this episode, Bobby K speaks with Special Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Bandler about the healthy and constructive ways he deals with anger, his dedication to the sport of powerlifting, and how his passion took him all the way to the top.Remember: even world champions who can deadlift 500 lbs. may struggle with their mental health… and, just like the rest of us, they carry ‘toolboxes’ to help them persevere.“The reason that I love to cook is because… it occupies my mind, because you’ve got to measure, you’ve got to cut, you’ve got to do this, you’ve got to do that.”— Bobby KThis episode discusses:
- How Michael channels his negative emotions into fuel for improving his physique
- The importance of persistence and patience in following your passions
- How travelling and performing with the Famous PEOPLE Players helped Michael find himself
Highlights: 00:50 Intro02:27 Michael Bandler04:19 Power lifting05:16 Michael’s journey to the gold medal06:39 Michael’s gold medal performance07:17 Perseverance, patience & form08:15 Did he expect to be a champion?09:28 Snowboarding11:29 Cooking13:00 Family & Famous PEOPLE Players14:38 Support systems16:30 Michael’s adviceLinks: To get in contact or learn more about Living Jewishly:Visit our website: https://livingjewishly.orgFollow us on Instagram: @living.jewishlyWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2YEegjapKpQeXG6zh6tzwor send us an email at hello@livingjewishly.org.Shalom!