89. From Olympics to the PWHL: Ronja Savolainen on What Separates the Best Players. With Andreas Öhgren

89. From Olympics to the PWHL: Ronja Savolainen on What Separates the Best Players. With Andreas Öhgren

What does it actually take to compete at the highest level of hockey? In this episode we sit down with Olympic hockey player Ronja Savolainen [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0], currently playing in the Professional Women’s Hockey League [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1] with Ottawa Charge [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2]. Ronja shares the journey from a young hockey player in Finland to competing on the world stage at the Olympics and now in the fastest growing league in women’s hockey. We talk about what separates the best players in the world, how the game is evolving, and what it really takes physically and mentally to perform under pressure. Ronja also shares her experience training in Sweden and how changes in movement, coordination and body control can translate directly to performance on the ice. This is a conversation about dedication, development and the realities behind elite performance in hockey. In this episode • The journey to the Olympics • Life inside the Finnish national team • What makes elite hockey players different • The rise of the PWHL • Training for real performance on the ice • Mental strength in elite sport • Advice for the next generation of hockey players If you enjoy this episode Share it with someone who loves hockey and wants to understand what it really takes to perform at the highest level. Thank you for listening and sharing. / Team AO

88. He Tried Rehab, Treatment, Painkillers... Nothing Worked Until He Found This.. With Eric Larsson and Andreas Öhgren

Many elite athletes look strong on the outside, but live with pain every day. In this episode, Andreas Öhgren sits down with professional football player Erik Larsson, who played at the highest level in Europe, won titles, and competed in the Champions League. Behind the scenes, his body was breaking down. Constant pain, inflammation, rehab, treatments, and medication became part of everyday life, but nothing solved the problem. After years of frustration, Erik discovered Fascia Mastery and started working with Andreas using a completely different approach based on fascia, movement, and treating the body as one connected system. The change came fast. Within days he felt a difference. Within weeks his body started working again. Today he is pain free, moving better than he has in years, and now helping other athletes do the same. In this conversation we talk about: • Why so many pro athletes live with pain • Why traditional rehab often fails • How fascia and movement change everything • What happened when nothing else worked • Why understanding the body as one system matters • What athletes should know before it’s too late This episode is for athletes, coaches, therapists, and anyone who feels like their body should work better than it does. Hosted by Andreas Öhgren AO Performance Fascia Mastery

87. Uncomfortable Either Way. The Truth Everyone Must Understand To Grow And Build Identity, With Brett Eaton and Andreas Öhgren

Episode Overview Today Andreas sits down with high performance coach, keynote speaker, and author Brett Eaton to explore one of the most important truths in human development: Life will be uncomfortable no matter what, so choose the discomfort that leads somewhere. FYI: we are sorry that a few seconds disappeared during the intro, but all the valuable tips and the entire talk is there for you. This conversation goes deep into identity, responsibility, physical and mental discipline, emotional honesty, and long term personal leadership.  Whether you’re an athlete, leader, parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone who knows there is more inside you, this episode will challenge you in the best possible way. In This Episode You Will Learn • Why comfort has become one of the most dangerous mindsets of today • The two types of “hard” every human must choose between • Why motivation isn’t sustainable, but identity is • How avoiding resistance creates hidden long term consequences • How to stop negotiating with yourself and build non-negotiable standards • The difference between living a comfortable life vs a meaningful life • The mindset shift required to celebrate other people’s success without feeling smaller Power Quotes “You don’t need motivation when you have identity.” “Avoiding pain creates a different kind of pain, silent, hidden and delayed.” “If you want a life that feels real, meaningful and powerful, you must choose the hard that leads there.” Final Challenge Within the next 24 hours, choose one uncomfortable decision you’ve been avoiding and commit to it fully. Connect With Brett • Instagram: @bretteaton * website : bretteaton.com  • Book: Uncomfortable Either Way Connect With Andreas • Instagram: @AO Performance  Thank you so much for listening. // Team AO

86. Why Back Squats Don’t Build Athletes? With Mike Boyle and Andreas Öhgren

When two of the most successful coaches in the world sit down, you listen. In this powerful and brutally honest conversation, Andreas Öhgren and Mike Boyle challenge everything you thought you knew about performance, strength, and athletic development. Mike Boyle is one of the most accomplished strength and conditioning coaches on the planet, former strength coach for the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and Team USA Hockey.  He has coached countless elite athletes, including multiple Hall of Famers, and is recognized globally as a true pioneer in human performance.  He is also the author of Functional Training for Sports, a groundbreaking book that has been translated into multiple languages worldwide. Together, Andreas and Mike go deep into: • Why back squats don’t build athletes, they break them • Why barbells have become a religion? • Why the internet created more noise than knowledge, and why most coaches just copy dumb people • Why unilateral strength are far more important for real performance • What the industry completely misunderstands about pain, rotation, and functional movement • And why the future of performance belongs to those who lead with principles, not methods This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a wake-up call to every coach, therapist, and athlete who truly wants to evolve. 🎧 Listen now, and join the revolution in performance and human movement. Here’s where you can find more about Mike Boyle: bodybyboyle.com [https://www.bodybyboyle.com]

85. Så här kan C-vitamin förändra ditt liv med Dr Mareike Claussen och Andreas Öhgren

C-vitamin är inte bara något du tar när du känner dig hängig. Det är en av de mest kraftfulla nycklarna kroppen har för att läka, skapa energi och bygga styrka. I det här avsnittet sitter Andreas sig ner med en fantastisk läkare, Dr Mareike Claussen och dom går bla in på: • Vad som gör C-vitamin så speciellt i kroppen • Skillnaden mellan vanliga tabletter och höga doser intravenöst • Vad som faktiskt händer på cellnivå när du får C-vitamin direkt i blodet • Vilka tillstånd som svarar snabbast på den här behandlingen • Varför Sverige släpar efter medan andra länder redan använder det här på riktigt Andreas delar också sin egen resa, en tuff period i livet där C-vitamin blev en vändpunkt. . Det här är något som förändrade allt, och Andreas och Dr Mareike är övertygad om att framtiden kommer handla mer om behandlingar som dessa. Det här avsnittet är för dig som vill förstå din kropp på djupet och få inspiration till hur du kan ta din hälsa till nästa nivå. Ett fantastisk inspirerande avsnitt som kan förändra ditt liv för alltid. Dr Mareike hittar du här : vitaminkliniken.se @vitaminkliniken @dr.mareike.claussen För att komma i kontakt med oss så finns all info på aoperformance.se Instagram @aoperformance Tack för att just du lyssnar // Team AO