{"id":266,"date":"2025-10-13T06:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/?p=266"},"modified":"2025-10-13T06:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:38:21","slug":"a-parents-strength-support-for-disabled-children-stronger-is-better-podcast-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/a-parents-strength-support-for-disabled-children-stronger-is-better-podcast-14\/","title":{"rendered":"A Parent\u2019s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"A Parent&rsquo;s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_IvKT0M6dgLg\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIvKT0M6dgLg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IvKT0M6dgLg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1H10M49S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-10-13T05:15:01Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_IvKT0M6dgLg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIvKT0M6dgLg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">A Parent\u2019s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IvKT0M6dgLg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIvKT0M6dgLg%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"A Parent&rsquo;s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"In this powerful episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is joined by UK-based client and father James Collinge to discuss how strength training has transformed his life\u2014not just in the gym, but in parenting a disabled child. James shares how barbell training prepared him physically and mentally for the unpredictable demands of caring for his autistic son, and how strength offers freedom, control, and peace of mind in even the most chaotic moments. Whether you\u2019re a parent, a coach, or someone seeking a deeper reason to train, this episode is a must-listen. 00:00 - Intro: Meet James Collinge 01:45 - Training overview and coaching relationship 06:00 - Programming simplicity and advanced progress 09:00 - Current lifts and Dinnie Stones goal 13:20 - Grip work and unconventional lifting prep 18:56 - Specialization vs tradeoffs in strength 21:00 - Daily life with recovery, food, and structure 27:30 - How strength helps parenting a disabled child 30:30 - Real-life travel and care challenges 33:45 - Physical freedom and reduced anxiety 36:30 - Strength makes things easier\u2014not just possible 38:11 - Strength changes social dynamics and confidence 40:40 - Controlling physical situations safely 43:41 - The emotional toll of high-stress parenting 46:00 - A message to parents of disabled children 48:33 - Capability = lower life stress 50:45 - Capability for the long haul: aging with responsibility 53:08 - It&#039;s your responsibility to stay strong 55:00 - Final reflections and future of Starting Strength Gyms *Connect With* #startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/starting-strength-gyms \ud83d\udd17 *Book your free 30-min session:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/free-session.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Own a Gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/own-a-gym.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Train at a gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/locations.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Coach at a gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/become-a-coach.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Shop for apparel:* https:\/\/store.startingstrengthgyms.com?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral #startingstrengthgyms #startingstrength #strengthtraining #fitness\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In this powerful episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is joined by UK-based client and father James Collinge to discuss how strength training has transformed his life\u2014not just in the gym, but in parenting a disabled child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James shares how barbell training prepared him physically and mentally for the unpredictable demands of caring for his autistic son, and how strength offers freedom, control, and peace of mind in even the most chaotic moments. Whether you\u2019re a parent, a coach, or someone seeking a deeper reason to train, this episode is a must-listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro: Meet James Collinge<br>01:45 &#8211; Training overview and coaching relationship<br>06:00 &#8211; Programming simplicity and advanced progress<br>09:00 &#8211; Current lifts and Dinnie Stones goal<br>13:20 &#8211; Grip work and unconventional lifting prep<br>18:56 &#8211; Specialization vs tradeoffs in strength<br>21:00 &#8211; Daily life with recovery, food, and structure<br>27:30 &#8211; How strength helps parenting a disabled child<br>30:30 &#8211; Real-life travel and care challenges<br>33:45 &#8211; Physical freedom and reduced anxiety<br>36:30 &#8211; Strength makes things easier\u2014not just possible<br>38:11 &#8211; Strength changes social dynamics and confidence<br>40:40 &#8211; Controlling physical situations safely<br>43:41 &#8211; The emotional toll of high-stress parenting<br>46:00 &#8211; A message to parents of disabled children<br>48:33 &#8211; Capability = lower life stress<br>50:45 &#8211; Capability for the long haul: aging with responsibility<br>53:08 &#8211; It&#8217;s your responsibility to stay strong<br>55:00 &#8211; Final reflections and future of Starting Strength Gyms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this powerful episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is joined by UK-based client and father James Collinge to discuss how strength training has transformed his life\u2014not just in the gym, but in parenting a disabled child. 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