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Strong By Design Podcast
by Team CriticalBench
We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to [email protected] Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!
Episodes
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Ep 443 Youth Sports- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail Are youth sports building stronger kids—or have pressure, politics, and the pursuit of winning caused adults to lose sight of what really matters? In this episode of Strong by Design, Mike Westerdal sits down with his friend and fellow youth coach Dean Sarigumba...
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Ep 442 Young Washington: Failure, Grit and the American Dream
Send us Fan Mail What can George Washington’s early setbacks teach us about grit, ambition, and purpose? In this shorter episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Mike Westerdal and Stephen Ohocinski share their reactions to the film Young Washington. They discuss the young leader’s repeated...
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Ep 441 When Did the Church Leave the Public Square? ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel [PART 2]
Send us Fan Mail The conversation continues in Part 2 as Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to explore what faithful Christian engagement should actually look like in a culture increasingly shaped by competing ideas, ideologies, and political division.…
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Ep 440 When Did the Church Leave the Public Square? ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel [PART 1]
Send us Fan Mail Should Christians stay out of politics or has that mindset caused the church to retreat from its responsibility to engage culture? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to tackle one of the most important...
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Ep 439 The WAR on Reality ft. Dr. Frank Turek
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a culture loses its grip on objective reality? On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes back Dr. Frank Turek for his fifth appearance on the podcast to discuss his provocative new book, The War on Reality. You can preorder the book at the...
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Ep 438 More Than Muscle: What It Really Means to Live a Strong Life
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to live a strong life? Is it physical strength, a healthy body, a strong marriage, meaningful relationships, a life of purpose, resilient faith… or maybe all of it? In this special Strong By Design episode, Coach Chris Wilson revisits six powerful...
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Ep 437 America 250: Is America stronger, weaker, or simply different?
Send us Fan Mail America is celebrating 250 years of freedom but what does it actually take for a nation to remain free? In this thought-provoking solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson explores the connection between personal responsibility, physical health, spiritual clarity, and the strength of a…
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Ep 436 Best of Healthy Aging After 40 on Strong By Design
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to stay strong, energetic, and healthy as we age? In this special Best of Strong By Design episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations on healthy aging, longevity, metabolism, muscle, and overall wellness after 40. Whether your goal is to...
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Ep 435 Are You Aging Faster Than You Should Be? ft. Chris Wilson
Send us Fan Mail What if many of the things we blame on aging aren't caused by age at all? In this thought-provoking solo episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson explores one of the most overlooked truths about health and longevity: the human body and brain were designed to...
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Ep 434 Endure the Trials to Enjoy the Triumphs
Send us Fan Mail We all love the victories in life but what if the very struggles we try to avoid are actually preparing us for the triumphs we seek? In this heartfelt solo episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson explores the powerful relationship between adversity and growth....
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Ep 433 Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck ft. Kelly Moser
Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next breakthrough isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Kelly Moser to discuss his...
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Ep 432 When Success Costs You What Matters Most ft. Joey Vaillancourt
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with self-influence strategist and Real Influence podcast host Joey Vaillancourt for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional cost of achievement, the identity traps many high performers fall...
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Ep 431 From Drift to Discipline: Building a Legacy Body ft. Shaun Hadsall
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes fitness and hormone optimization expert Shaun Hadsall for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to build a “Legacy Body” after 50. Shaun shares why so many high-performing men dominate in...
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Ep 430 Can you be 'Good' without God?
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a “good person” … and who gets to define that? In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with friend and co-host Pastor Jared Haley to tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions...
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Ep 429 Why Your Core Looks “Soft” After 35 (And Why Women Are Turning to Pilates Burn) ft. Jenn & Lindsay
Send us Fan Mail What if you could strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and burn fat without beating up your joints or spending hours in the gym? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Pilates & Yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis and Coach Lindsay...
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Ep 428 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 2]
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and bodybuilding expert Lee Hayward shift from awareness to action — breaking down exactly what men over 40 need to do to rebuild strength, energy, and momentum in their lives. After exposing the hidden role of...
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Ep 427 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 1]
Send us Fan Mail What if the reason your body isn’t responding the way it used to… has nothing to do with age? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with longtime friend and respected bodybuilding coach Lee Hayward (Total Fitness Bodybuilding) to unpack...
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Ep 426 Creatine for the Brain: Separating Fact from Fiction ft. Dr. Boz [Part 2]
Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling off, low on energy, or not performing at your best—but can’t quite explain why? In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson and Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth shift from theory to real-world application, exploring how modern lifestyle habits are quietly...
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Ep 425 Creatine for the Brain: Separating Fact from Fiction ft. Dr. Boz [Part 1]
Send us Fan Mail Is your body already producing creatine… and could you still be running low where it matters most—your brain? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth to challenge everything you thought you knew about creatine. While often...
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Ep 424 Why Do I Keep Doing What I Hate?
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and still done the opposite? In Romans 7:15–20, the Apostle Paul describes one of the most relatable struggles in the entire Bible: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” In this episode, Coach Chris Wilson…
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Ep 423 More Than Muscles: How Strength Training Builds Resilience and Identity ft. Alena Alsruhe
Send us Fan Mail What if strength training was about more than building muscle? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris sits down with licensed professional counselor, EMDR-certified therapist, and strength coach Alena Alsruhe to explore how physical strength becomes a pathway to emotional...
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Ep 422 Food Pyramid Scandal - the 'Worst Crime' ever committed in the US? ft. William Grazione [PART 2]
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson is back with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to dig even deeper into the real reasons people struggle with fat loss, cravings, and lasting health change. This episode breaks down…
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Ep 421 Food Pyramid Scandal - the 'Worst Crime' ever committed in the US? ft. William Grazione [PART 1]
Send us Fan Mail Did the original Food Pyramid quietly help create America’s modern health crisis? In this eye-opening episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to unpack one of the most...
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Ep 420 The Biggest Loser 'Fit for TV' REACTION
Send us Fan Mail What really happened behind the scenes of The Biggest Loser—and what did it cost the contestants? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson is joined by fitness industry veteran Mike Westerdal and super fan and fitness enthusiast Lindsay Hurley for a...
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Ep 419 Peptides, GLPs & Fat Loss ft. Dr Ron Eccles
Send us Fan Mail Losing weight after 40 can backfire if it’s done the wrong way—and in this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, we uncover why that matters more than ever. Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Ron Eccles to explore the growing role of peptides and GLP-based therapies in...
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Ep 418 I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me (Christmas Special)
Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley reflect on the deeper meaning of the season through the lens of Philippians 4:4–13. While many know verse 4:13 by heart, this conversation slows down to explore the powerful truths that come before it—rejoicing...
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Ep 417 - Is “Pickleball Shoulder” the New Tennis Elbow? ft. Coach Zach Zenios & Andy Tzinberg
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, host Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Coach Zach Zenios, creator of Ageless Shoulders, and Coach Andy Tzinberg, a seasoned pickleball instructor, for an eye-opening discussion about shoulder health and longevity on the...
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Ep 416 Are you a GIVER or a TAKER? [Thanksgiving Special]
Send us Fan Mail In this special Thanksgiving episode, Coach Chris Wilson dives into the timeless ideas from Adam Grant’s bestselling book Give and Take — exploring how gratitude, generosity, and giving back can transform not just your relationships, but your success and happiness as well. As the...
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Ep 415 Elite Athlete Secrets: Recovery, Longevity & Concussion Rehab ft. Ben Velazquez
Send us Fan Mail Today on Strong By Design, we’re joined by Ben Velazquez, an award-winning strength and conditioning coach and one of the nation’s top experts in concussion recovery and corrective movement. As the founder of Grey Matters Sports Group, Ben has worked with elite athletes from the...
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Ep 414 Are We Living in the End Times? ft. Mike Westerdal & Jared Haley
Send us Fan Mail When you look at what’s happening in the world today—wars, division, moral confusion—it’s hard not to wonder: Are we in the end times? In this compelling and timely episode, hosts Jared Haley and Mike Westerdal dive into the fascinating world of Biblical prophecy and what…
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Ep 413 The Comeback King: Preston Ely on Purpose Beyond Possessions [Part 2]
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson continues his heartfelt discussion with Preston Ely, founder of Comeback Kings, diving even deeper into what it means to live a life of true purpose and faith. Together, they unpack the struggles men face when measuring...
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Ep 412 The Comeback King: Preston Ely on Purpose Beyond Possessions [Part 1]
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Preston Ely, founder of Comeback Kings, to talk about the journey every man faces between worldly success and spiritual surrender. Together, they unpack what happens when chasing money, fame, and...
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Ep 411 The 411 on Men’s Strength & Health ft. Coach Chris Wilson
Send us Fan Mail If you’re a man who wants to stay strong, lean, and full of vitality as the years stack up, this episode is for you. Back in the day, 411 was the number you dialed to get the info you needed fast. In this special Episode 411, Coach Chris Wilson delivers the real 411 every man…
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Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk [Special Bonus Edition]
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, we come together not only as co-workers but as brothers in Christ, as husbands, and as fathers. We reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — a man whose voice and convictions inspired millions and whose…
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Ep 410 Hearing God’s Voice: Learning to Listen and Follow ft. Jared Haley
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, host Jared Haley explores how we can truly hear and recognize God’s voice in our lives. Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” So, what does it mean to know His voice—and how do we...
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Ep 409 How to Fix Insulin Resistance and Take Control of Your Blood Sugar ft. Dr Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD)
Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t realize it, but one of the simplest ways to understand your overall health is by tracking your blood sugar. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth, MD and I dive into why blood glucose monitoring—and especially using a Continuous Glucose...
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Ep 408 Ageless Shoulders: Restoring Strength & Stability the Ancient Way ft. Zach Zenios
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Coach Zach Zenios—licensed neurosomatic therapist, yoga instructor, US Marine and lifelong movement coach—to talk all things shoulder health, healing, and Indian clubs. We kick things off by...
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Ep 407 Never Feeling 'Good Enough' ft. Chris Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Why do so many of us — even the most accomplished, grateful, and faith-filled — still wrestle with feeling like we’re not enough? In this deeply personal solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson opens up about the quiet struggle of inadequacy — how it’s shaped by childhood wounds,...
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Ep 406 Yoga Isn’t Just for Bendy People (Trust Us, We’re Not Either) ft. Jenn Witaconis
Send us Fan Mail Some real talk on yoga. Strength, stillness & surprising benefits for everyday life. In this special episode, Coach Chris Wilson is joined by yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis, along with teammates Stephen Ohocinski Jr. and Lindsay Hurley, for a real and refreshing conversation…
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Ep 405 The Hard Truths of Fatherhood: Grit, Growth, and Raising Great Kids ft. Larry Hagner
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Chris and Jared are joined by Larry Hagner — founder of The Dad Edge, a global movement and top-rated podcast dedicated to helping men live legendary lives. Together they dive into raw, real conversations about fatherhood,...
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Ep 404 Movement is Medicine for the Aging Brain ft. Dr Charles Hillman
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to a healthier, sharper brain wasn’t a pill or a special diet—but simply getting up and moving your body every day? In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Charles Hillman, a world-renowned expert in cognitive...
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Ep 403 The Tsunami Effect: How to Overcome Life’s Biggest Storms ft. Elite Coach Eric Mitchell
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, elite coach Eric Mitchell shares his journey from struggling athlete to world-class performance coach, revealing the life-changing lessons he learned along the way. From the heartbreak of losing his father to the breakthrough of finding faith, Eric’s story is one...
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Ep 402 The Lifesaving Power of Laughter ft. Danny Adams
Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with entertainer and comedian Danny Adams, a man who has been bringing joy to audiences for over 30 years. Danny shares his incredible journey from childhood dreams of showbiz to starring in the faith-based kids’ show…
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Ep 401 God’s Work in Zambia: Giving Forgotten Children a Future ft. John Chalkias
Send us Fan Mail In today’s deeply inspiring episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson introduces his friend and ministry leader, John Chalkias, founder of Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry™. John prerecorded a very special message directly from Zambia. What began in 1996 as a...
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Ep 400 Most Iconic Episodes on Strong By Design (7 Year Anniversary Special)
Send us Fan Mail Celebrating 7 Years of Strong By Design – Our Most Iconic Episodes Ever! 400 episodes. 7 years. Countless lives impacted. This special anniversary episode of the Strong By Design podcast is one for the books. Co-hosts Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley take a walk down memory…
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Ep 399 The Truth About Food, Farming & Pharma (The Cow Is How) ft. Noel Heiks & Kevin Key
Send us Fan Mail Today on Strong By Design Engineer-turned-cattle-enthusiast Noel Heiks and cowboy-commando Kevin Key dive into the impacts of Big Food, Farming, and Pharma. The authors embark on an adventure of food and diet, away from standard insulin-heavy fare and toward better ways of beef,...
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Ep 398 One Year Sober: What drove me to Quit Drinking? ft. Abby Clapper
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper. Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making...
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Ep 397 Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years (Return to Prime) ft. Nick Nilsson
Send us Fan Mail The Mad Scientist of Muscle is back… If you are looking for some new muscle building methods, this is the guy to listen to! Our friend Nick Nilsson has released a new book titled, Return to Prime – Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years. So naturally we just named the episode…
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Ep 396 Real Life Iron Woman & HOF Powerlifting Champion ft. Suzanne (Sioux-z) Hartwig-Gary
Send us Fan Mail She is a FORCE to be reckoned with… She is small but MIGHTY and a pocket-sized POWERHOUSE. Suzanne Hartwig-Gary embodies all of this and more. But you can just call her Sioux-z. Sioux-z has been in competitive lifting for 35 years. In that time, she has done 33 international...
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Ep 395 Parenting the Way God Designed ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel
Send us Fan Mail Being a parent is hard. As a Christian parent, we desire to raise our kids to know and love Jesus. Does God have a plan or give any direction when it comes to raising our kids? Pastor Anthony McDaniel joins us today on the Strong by Design Podcast in order to share his personal...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to [email protected] Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!
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We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free...
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