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Bryce Johnson is an American professional strongman.He has established himself among the top competitors in the sport. Johnson won North America’s Strongest Man in both 2025 and 2026, competed at World’s Strongest Man in 2025 and 2026, placed 5th at the 2025 Rogue Invitational and Strongest Man on Earth, and finished 6th at the 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic. He also pulled 1,000 lb (453.5 kg) at the 2026 World Deadlift Championships What happens behind the scenes when your identity, livelihood, and goals revolve around performing at the highest level?In this episode we talk about the side of elite athletics that fans rarely see. We discuss mental health in high-level sport, the pressure that comes with competition, the sacrifices required to become one of the best in the world, and the challenges athletes can face away from the spotlight.Bryce also shares perspective from his journey through football and into professional strongman, and we talk about the strange contradiction of being expected to embody strength and toughness while still dealing with the same struggles, doubts, and difficult periods as everyone else.
