Elitefts Table Talk Podcast

Taming your "dumb strength" is the only way to survive when 900 pounds is trying to crush your spine into the floor. Jordan Buchla spent a decade as an emergency room trauma nurse while simultaneously becoming the #2 all-time strongest female squatter on the planet. From intubating patients during a pandemic to unracking 855 pounds, she built a high-performance life by forcing a "Type B" personality into a disciplined "Type A" structure. Inside the Episode: The Physics of Focus: Why the "pick" is the most underrated phase of a world-record squat Clinical Recovery: A Doctor of Nursing Practice's breakdown of BPC-157, TB-500, and hormone optimization The High-Stakes Pivot: Balancing a doctorate, 16-hour hospital shifts, and elite-level meet prep Gym Ownership Realities: The gritty truth of taking over Hellbent Barbell while preserving a hardcore culture The Identity Shift: Knowing when to step away from competition to build a legacy through mentorship and business Meet the Guest: Jordan Buchla, DNP, is