Send us a text Earnest D Smith Jr did over 8 years of mental therapy, after being medically wounded by the invisible scars of war. Upon integration back into society, he bounced around from job to job like a pinball to replace the passion he felt while he served his country. His passion has been re-ignited and he is on a mission to ensure that 22 Veterans a day commit to living, because many are losing the war within. Earnest (CPT Retired) is a native-born Floridian with Caribbean heritage from ...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Send us a text Randy grew up in a poor working-class family that always struggled living paycheck to paycheck. He discovered at the age of twelve, being a business owner could be his ticket to escape his family’s financial struggle. Fast forward several years, his self-managing, self-improving businesses that ran on autopilot continued to have healthy growth and huge profits whether he was there or not. In addition to building his empires, silently, Randy worked with other ambitious entrepreneur...
Apr 28, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Send us a text Jim Carrey famously commented, "I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer." Even self-help gurus are moving away from the idea of pursuing "happiness", talking instead about meaning or fulfillment. Listen in on today's Strong By Design podcast as Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson discuss this endless pursuit of happiness in a material world filled with distraction, anxiety and depression with Bob Brub...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Send us a text If you have not yet heard about out, or seen the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy … you will probably be hearing things about it very soon. Especially with Earth Day upon us. Seaspiracy is a documentary that looks in the deeper issues of the environmental impact of the commercial fishing industry. And as with all documentaries, this one is certainly getting its’ fair share of raised eyebrows as far as the accuracy of the facts presented in the film. In this episode Mike Westerdal, S...
Apr 21, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Send us a text Eating disorders are a serious illness that are debilitating and if not treated correctly, can be fatal. And it seems as though much of the attention with eating disorders largely falls to the female population … why is this?! Dave Mathas was an Army Combat Vet, he was a front-line defender, he loved being a soldier and he believed he had it all together and had his life under control. But Dave was spiraling out of control … he was anorexic and he was brilliant at hiding it from e...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Send us a text The words you use when you speak to yourself matter immensely. We can be our own best friend or worst critic. And before anyone else in the world can make a difference in our lives, WE have to realize it all begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. What we tell ourselves, what we see in the mirror and how we truly feel about our bodies counts more than anyone else. It holds far more weight than most of us realize. Yet we are quick to blow that off as if it’s not critic...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 160
Send us a text Life is crazy busy and filled with distractions of all kinds. And in this daily grind we all need easy decisions that help us move closer to the muscular physique and optimal health we desire. But how do we make it sustainable and lasting? Today coach Chris Wilson speaks with Fit Father Project creator Dr Anthony Balduzzi about the many pitfalls and success stories he sees every day with FFP. Dr Anthony understands the demands of life and realizes that through structure based on o...
Apr 10, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 159
Send us a text We experience the world using mostly physical touch and our minds but our connection to life as a whole goes much deeper than that. Dr. Chrisna Botha-Ravyse is a seasoned academic researcher, educator and consummate professional speaker. Known by her clients and as “Dr. Chris”, she is a nationally recognized wellness expert and Podcast Host. She earned a PhD in Human Movement Science, has written multiple research publications in the field of nutrition, physical activity and healt...
Apr 07, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Send us a text Achieving financial freedom is easier than you’ve been led to believe. In fact, just about anyone, regardless of income can reach financial freedom through the principles discussed in today’s conversation with retired athlete money manager Eric Ortiz. Getting out from under debt, saving for the future and still enjoying the lifestyle you want is 100% possible. It all comes down to taking the right small steps coupled with consistency and trusting in God along the way. Co-host Chri...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 157
Send us a text What can your eyes tell you about your health? Well, you’d be surprised… Dr. Travis Zigler is an optometrist and philanthropist. He is the founder of Eye Love, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally and to end preventable blindness. Dr. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free and low-cost clinics in Jamaica and in the US. Co-host and Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines has a profound conversation with Dr. Travi...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Send us a text If you’re stuck in the past or too focused on the future, you’re not living in the present. Life coach Joe Bernstein is helping men around the world become more fully present in their relationships, their careers and in their personal lives. In order to do that, sometimes you need to dig deep to uncover the best of yourself. It’s been said that, “Joe was born to do this work.” He’s fully committed to helping men grow, evolve and become more successful in every area of their lives....
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Send us a text MMA fighter and elite strength coach Phil Daru is a warrior. As the famous expression from biblical scripture reads, iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another. In order to BE the best at anything in life, you need to train with and like the best. In Boca Raton, FL, Daru Strong Performance Gym is where champions are made. Today coach Chris Wilson gets inside the mind of a warrior as champion coach Phil Daru dives deep into his past, his passion for fighting, his love of traini...
Mar 10, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Send us a text What do you call alternative medicine that works to heal the body? MEDICINE! This probably best describes Dr. Ann Marie Barters philosophy and outlook on how to sustain optimal health and wellness and enjoy life to the fullest. Her mission is to get you out of pain and back into living … actively and happily! She does this using methods that are often considered alternative yet at the end of the day they work, as her clients will attest to. With a background based in chiropractic ...
Mar 03, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Send us a text Small beginnings can lead to MASSIVE impact. Over 20 years ago an ambitious trainer Ben Prentiss built a small personal training studio in southwest Connecticut. At a time when people questioned what the heck that job was… “I’m confused, you “watch” people exercise??” Years later after building a highly successful team and business combined with ongoing learning from the likes of Olympic Strength Coach Charles Poliquin, Ben has become one of the World’s Leading Strength Coaches fo...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Send us a text Are you passionately living each day? Unfortunately, a lot of people are clock punchers… they show up, go through the motions of work and life and then punch out for the day. REPEAT. They’re not truly living a life they love, merely existing. But not Mike Wahl. Dr. Mike Wahl is a health and wellness entrepreneur, University Professor, radio host and international speaker. He’s profoundly passionate about bringing tangible health results to the masses and has done so for nearly two...
Feb 17, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Send us a text What if you could slow down the aging process without invasive surgery or expensive treatments? What if it was possible to truly age gracefully AND finally be done with repeating behaviors that are sabotaging you and making you look and feel years older than you actually are? What if I told you that getting these results is as simple as having a better understanding of how YOUR body functions and developing a better relationship with your body. We have become complacent in accepti...
Feb 10, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Send us a text Sometimes referred to as, “The Tony Stark of the fitness industry” Dr John Jaquish is the inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting… and with the lowest risk of joint injury. He has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. Today he joins host Chris Wilson to discuss his controversial viewpoints about traditional weight lifting methods promoted by most fitness experts. Dr Jaquish is also a...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Send us a text What if just a couple incredibly simple, free techniques that you could begin including into your daily routine brought you back to where you started to feel more balanced, calmer AND … the weight started to melt off and your sex life became enjoyable again? In today’s episode Dr. Anna Cabeca and Coach Tonya get RAW and REAL about the necessity of making self-care your priority during menopause. Nothing is off-limits in this conversation! From much needed time-outs, to staying mor...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Send us a text We either give up and throw in the towel when things get tough OR we find ways to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. Joe Hashey is proving the latter. His favorite fitness quote is “Everyone is Self-Made” thus the title for today’s amazing conversation with co-host Chris Wilson. But this mindset applies to all areas of our lives, from business to relationships and more. When you’re mentally ALL IN and you fight through tough times with determination and passion, success will a...
Jan 20, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Send us a text Men listen up, you may be thinking that menopause is strictly an issue for women but this episode will have you thinking differently. If you are married or in a relationship than you will experience menopause from a very different perspective than your wife … you are essentially “team support.” And this job can leave you feeling every bit as crazy as your wife may be feeling at times. Whether you are in that phase of life that your wife is experiencing this now, or not, how great ...
Jan 13, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Send us a text Real, raw fitness and strength talk from the #1 rated Fitness podcast in the world. Prepare yourselves for the men of MIND PUMP. Sal, Adam and Justin join coach Chris Wilson on the Strong By Design podcast. The guys go deep on their beginnings and friendship, their passion for helping others and open up about their favorite lifts, fatherhood, gym pet peeves and most embarrassing moments as trainers. Get ready to be PUMPED UP and have a few intense belly laughs on this week’s speci...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Send us a text How well do you THINK you know the people at your job? Here on Strong By Design, we went to a brand new level of truly knowing each other… the good, the bad and the ugly! From our favorite ice cream flavor to our MOST embarrassing moments, the 4 hosts of the show go deep and uncomfortable in today’s game show style episode. Get to know Mike, Tonya, Sam and Chris in a whole new way and have a few much-needed laughs to end 2020 on a high note. "Oh, we're going there!? I was 13 years...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Send us a text Nothing happens until something moves… Being physically active in life is unquestionably one of the most critical elements of longevity and a truly healthy lifestyle. Today’s guest, Matthew Januszek, is the co-founder of Escape Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment innovation and gym design. Matthew is super passionate about exercise and has used his love of fitness and strength training to help over 1000 fitness clubs and key distributors in 80 countries! Coach Chris Wils...
Dec 23, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Send us a text How is your relationship with food? For many of us it’s NOT very good… It makes sense there is massive confusion in a country where we are bombarded with diet plan after diet plan and the never-ending search for the perfect weight loss method. Our guest today is Christy Harrison who specializes in helping people make peace with food and reclaim the time and energy they lost to ‘ The Life Thief ’ that is diet culture. Holistic Health Practitioner and co-host of Strong By Design, To...
Dec 16, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Send us a text You’re active. You train multiple times a week. You lift weights. You do yoga. You run. You cycle. Maybe you do all of the above...... You’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but something still isn’t right. Maybe that knee you tweaked in college is still a little off. Maybe you’ve got a shoulder that always pops or feels unstable. You can’t explain why, but maybe you avoid certain movements or certain activities “just because”. While simply being active helps, it’s not just a...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Send us a text If you’ve been on YouTube seeking muscle and strength advice in the past decade, you certainly know the name Scott Herman. Scott has a reputation as a no-nonsense fitness expert. His channel, Scott Herman Fitness, has nearly 2.5 million subscribers and nearly 500 million views… he’s a powerhouse in the world of fitness. And a fun side note, he was also on MTV’s The Real World years ago, season 21. Beyond Scott’s year-round ripped physique, he has a lot to say about building muscle...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Send us a text Regardless of the childhood you had, you can still be a kickass dad. No matter your circumstances, good or bad, all fathers have a choice… To either be leaders, providers, caregivers and mentors to their children or fall victim to their past. Sure, it’s not as clear cut as that but once you’ve decided to become a parent, you are now responsible for another life. It’s up to you, to shape and mold your kids and be the foundation of strength that all dads need to be for their familie...
Nov 25, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Send us a text Tatum Harrison, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC who realized that her entrepreneurial journey and spiritual journey were not intended to be separate, but rather one in the same. She creatively merges faith and business, teaching listeners how to grow in their personal endeavors, in their relationship with God, and their entrepreneurial endeavors. Find out Tatum’s 5 keys to navigating entrepreneurship and how incredibly strong she is as coach Tonya Fines hosts this episode of S...
Nov 18, 2020•52 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Send us a text Does a soccer shaped molecule hold the key to optimal health and longevity? Years ago, a highly durable molecule was discovered and after decades of study in the lab it was found safe for human consumption. Does this Nobel Prize winning molecule hold the key to life extension? Coach Chris Wilson has a candid discussion with Scientist Chris Burres about ESS60 and its use and safety for humans looking to live longer, healthier lives. "You may think 90% sounds like a really significa...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Send us a text Overcomer: a person who overcomes something : one who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty. Merriam-Webster Charles Clark, a 10-Time All American and 3-Time National Champion by the age of 22. Considered the 6th fastest man in the world at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, Charles was living the dream on the outside. A thriving, highly successful athlete on the exterior but on the inside, he was “barely pounding the surface.” Aft...
Nov 04, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 136
