Send us a text Have you ever experienced accidental leakage? You’re going to discover the one tight muscle in your upper body that has been damaging your pelvic muscles making everything weak down below. These muscles are crucial if you want to get back to living an active lifestyle without the embarrassment of pee leaks. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from leaking whenever you cough, sneeze or lift something heavy our guest today, Alex Miller, is about to reveal the most...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Send us a text At first glance, all people notice about Mitch are his massive bodybuilding muscles. But this man is on a mission that goes far deeper than your appearance. Mitch Muller is here to make a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of men, an eternal Kingdom impact. His business, Mindset Fitness, is his platform to reach people with fitness and bodybuilding. But his true calling in life is to inspire individuals through a lifelong transformation in Jesus Christ. Get to know Mitch and h...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Send us a text You have the power to transform your life. In life people want to follow: a leader with experience, a coach that’s faced adversity and won, and a man that has overcome challenges and comes out stronger. Josiah Novak is all of that and more. He truly wants to help you transform your life like he did for his own. Find out his 10-minute trick to unlocking REAL lasting change and becoming the person you’re meant to be. Coach Chris Wilson and Josiah Novak on this week’s Strong By Desig...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 133
Send us a text Anthony DiClementi has had his own serious health challenges and these experiences have given him a unique skill set and perspective to FIX his body with ‘unconventional’ methods. He believes that the conventional advice we are all given on how to live a better life is incorrect and that biohacking is the right solution. His first book, The Biohacker’s Guide, released in 2016, is essentially an owner’s manual for your body. Apparently, he is right in this because entrepreneurs and...
Oct 07, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Send us a text Mom said to eat your veggies?! And is fiber really a myth?! Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. He is the host of the popular Fundamental Health podcast and the author of the bestselling book, The Carnivore Code. Dr. Saladino is board certifie...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Send us a text Growing on any social media platform requires time, dedication and lots of passion… The Critical Bench YouTube channel has grown from 5,000 subscribers to 700,000 subscribers and 100,000,000 views in the past 7 years. In this week’s podcast, Founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal, digs deep into 7 of the most significant ingredients for growth and success on YouTube with longtime friend and colleague Chris Wilson. Find out exactly what you need to get started, stay on track and...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Send us a text True strength comes from life experience and perseverance. Our guest today has both. Barb Ladimir is a super mom, workout fanatic, entrepreneur and all around badass. She is living her passion and helping hundreds of women in her community transform their lives. Her business, Fitness320, is a bootcamp style program in the greater Tampa, FL area and doesn’t need a building to reach people, they come to you. Fitness320 provides a variety of affordable fitness classes for all skill l...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Send us a text We are living in a culture of sex. It’s everywhere we look, on magazine covers, in prime time tv shows, and everywhere on social media. With so many people giving in to their physical sexual desires, it’s no wonder why committed relationships, marriage and remaining faithful is harder than ever before. Our guest today, Rob Kowalski, has lived on both sides of the ‘sex before marriage’ debate. From a self-proclaimed bad boy, male stripper and nightclub promoter to giving his life t...
Sep 09, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Send us a text Mask or no mask? There’s been a lot of conversation and controversy in recent months about why, when and where to wear a mask during this Covid 19 pandemic. Is it always necessary in public, at grocery stores, in parks, schools and more. The men and women of Critical Bench sit down and have an honest discussion about their personal feelings about wearing a mask in public and the impact on health and safety. "For me it's about caring about the people around me. If me wearing a mask...
Sep 02, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Send us a text Now more than ever, humanity needs peace, the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding. Strong By Design cohosts Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison chat with Erwin McManus on his newest book, “The Way of the Warrior” which takes us on a journey through several “codes” that will lead us on the path of wisdom to inner peace. In this episode you'll discover how to master your mind, step into your fear, and rise above the pain to find inner peace. Erwin is a thought leader, au...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Send us a text Menopause can be a life-changing experience. Most women believe this chapter in their lives will be a difficult one, filled with emotional challenges and physical changes they don’t want. But it doesn’t have to be this way… it can be something better. A time when you look in the mirror and love what you see. A time that makes you feel energized, and hormonally balanced. This is what Dr. Carissa Alinat is helping many women to achieve with the Menopause Switch. Dr. Carissa Alinat i...
Aug 19, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Send us a text IFBB Pro Mitchell Spadafore opens up about his life as a bodybuilder. A young man in his early 20’s, Mitchell has already tasted success as a pro level men’s physique bodybuilder. And up until this point, he’s done it naturally. Mitchell joins the SBD show with host Chris Wilson to talk about his childhood, his passion for bodybuilding, the mentality and discipline you need for this sport and what exactly those months leading up to being stage ready look like. "You're not supposed...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Send us a text William is the owner and founder of the Educated Dieter Inc. He has a bachelors in exercise science, 11 years of nutritional coaching experience, and is an accomplished Pro natural bodybuilder. His mission and vision is to create change in the world by leading others to becoming educated dieters, teaching them how to diet smart using the latest evidence based methods while always putting the clients overall health as the top priority. He is also a devoted husband and father of 4 c...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Send us a text Tanya is passionate about what she does. She truly encompasses what it means to be a Doula. She supports ALL births. Whether in the hospital, at home or in a Birth Center. Whether they are unmedicated or epidural assisted. Tanya Grazione is a certified Doula with Doula Training International, Instructor with Evidence Based Birth®, and a certified Hypnobirthing® Childbirth Educator. She is also Mother to 4 beautiful children and wife to William Grazione, the Educated Dieter. Her se...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 122
Send us a text What is the Deal with Collagen? In the never-ending search for all things that will promote health, beauty and youthfulness, collagen is not to be dismissed as far as being very much present in the pool of public and scientific opinion. It has been hailed as the magic ingredient to cure aches and pains, as well as something of an ingestible fountain of youth. Hmmmm . . . In this podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Tonya sit down to discuss not only what public opinion has to say about ...
Jul 22, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Send us a text Johanna Eccles is a woman of incredible faith. Johanna didn’t find out about the power of prayer until she got to the end of herself. She literally reached rock bottom and felt that there was literally, no other place to look but up. She recalls … “God’s mercy and grace met me, pulled me out of the devil’s pit and gave me oxygen to breath. Trust me, I am no guru. I would not consider myself great at anything. There are many MANY greater, all I have to offer is the love of God to t...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Send us a text CBD oil has not only sparked some pretty intense debates among the general population, but it has also piqued the curiosity of individuals who want to know more about this product and if in fact, it has any real benefits with respect to their health and wellness. With the impact CBD oil is making, as far as being utilized in alternative therapies for everything from pain management to alleviating cancer-related symptoms, Mike Westerdal sat down with our own in-house Holistic Healt...
Jul 08, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Send us a text Ben Greenfield, by his own description, was a complete NERD. President of the chess club, played violin for 13 years, wrote fantasy fiction, and spent most of his childhood years with his nose in a book. Well, it certainly paid off and has led to a few decades of excellence. At one point in his incredible fitness journey Ben’s been a collegiate tennis player, volleyball player and center in water polo, top-ranked amateur triathlete, 12x Ironman, and even a competitive bodybuilder....
Jul 01, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Send us a text Are you fit for the kingdom? Pastor, podcaster, personal trainer and holistic health coach Trent Holbert joins the Strong By Design show from the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Trent is doing some amazing things for God’s kingdom and approaches his ministry in a holistic way focusing on the spiritual, physical and emotional health of his congregation. This holistic mindset provides his church a balanced message of hope and accountability that many children of Go...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Send us a text Eating disorders and body dysmorphia plagued her for years. A classically trained dancer, Maura Vega experimented with vegetarian, paleo, and IIFYM to maintain her beautiful curves. But it wasn’t until she started following a ketogenic lifestyle that she was finally able to heal her body and repair her metabolism as well as her mind and her relationship with food. Maura started Keto in June of 2016. After a 2-year battle with Postpartum Depression, following the birth of her young...
Jun 17, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Send us a text The power of life or death can literally come from our mouths. Words can either kill or be life giving. As it says in James 3: 9-12; "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Pastor and close friend JP Poirier sits down with Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison. He has a powerful message about how the words we use nourish the soul and spirit or can lead to destruction. We have the choice to produce frui...
Jun 10, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Send us a text Is the ‘American Dream’ the same for everyone? I think most of us agree it’s not. And things need to change. People of color in America today are hurting and the murder of George Floyd may have finally gotten people’s attention. This special episode of the Strong By Design podcast features two men of God. Christian brothers. Kingdom minded black men that are willing to share their story to help white America see the world through their lens. It’s time to listen. Thank you, David M...
Jun 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Send us a text Do you know the largest muscle in the body? How about the strongest muscle? These questions and many more in the areas of exercise and nutrition will be answered in this special Fitness Jeopardy Team edition. Plus, as a surprise, a splash of 80’s music trivia for a fun twist. Get to know the men and women of Critical Bench in this lighter side of Strong by Design and have some much-needed laughs! "I think there was some interference, it was rigged." -Mike Westerdal Time Stamps 0:2...
Jun 03, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Send us a text The human immune system is a very complex and incredibly intelligent system in the body. It has many parts to it that all work together to fight infection and disease in the body. In this eye-opening episode of Strong By Design Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines to discuss just how amazing this defense system truly is. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between bacteria and viruses, gut health, germ contamination or boosting your i...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Send us a text In business, you either focus on what matters most to achieve higher levels of success or spend your time on the small stuff, never really leveling up. So how are you prioritizing your day? When it comes to the MOST important thing in your business or in life, you must attack it early with your best energy, effort and focus. This episode of SBD, Chris Wilson speaks with friend, mentor and boss, Mike Westerdal to uncover ‘The One Thing’ he did in his business that changed everythin...
May 20, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Send us a text If you’re hurting, not sure what to do or how to handle this terribly difficult time in your life, please tune in to hear how these men have faced their hardest days. Saying goodbye to someone you love is painful. No matter how much or how little you’ve experienced the loss of a family member or close friend, it’s never easy. For brothers Bob and Chris Wilson, it’s something they’ve experienced a great deal of in their lives. Co-host of the SBD show Chris Wilson sits down with his...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Send us a text It’s not something people like to discuss or admit to. It can be a killer of loving relationships and a secretive part of your life hidden in the closet, embarrassing and unhealthy. If you’re looking for real and raw honesty on the topic of porn addiction and how to overcome it, you’ve found the right episode. Listen as creator of The Super Human Life podcast Frank Rich pulls back the curtain on his personal struggle with porn. His mission: I help men break free from porn addictio...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Send us a text Pioneers, Adversaries and now Friends… Founder of CriticalBench, Mike Westerdal, and Founder of Total Fitness Bodybuilding, Lee Hayward, share their beginnings on the internet for over 2 decades! The internet age has seen a lot of changes since the late 90’s (and that’s an understatement!) Mike and Lee have been along for the ride ever since, navigating through challenges, the many failures and of course the triumphs. Early on they viewed themselves as direct competition and watch...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Send us a text After completing her undergraduate studies summa cum laude in Biotechnology at Ferris State University, Dr. Fortin spent a year working in neurosurgery research at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and became a published researcher. She developed a strong foundation regarding the most intricate processes of the human body at the cellular level and went on to earn her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Providing relief from pain and treatment for...
Apr 22, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Send us a text We are advancing leaps and bounds technologically and finding ways to do “more” with less time, but are we compromising our well-being? Have we lost a sense of what nourishes our body and mind and truly makes us feel good? What do we really need to live well, be healthy and enjoy quality of life? It's time to take a step back, unplug and ask how we can maximize our health and quality of living without having to spend a fortune or sacrifice what we enjoy. A newly adopted lifestyle ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 106
