Send us a text You are meant for BIG things. We are all blessed with gifts to share with the world. But unfortunately, life can be noisy and knock us out of alignment with our purpose, our passion and our Creator. In this Spirit filled conversation, our guest today, Christine Jewell, shares her renewed purpose with Warriors of the Heart and her brand-new podcast, The Untamed Life. Christine opens up with co-host Chris Wilson about unlocking what’s in your heart so that you will find Deep Love, W...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Send us a text Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in the world of health and developed the first ever flax seed oil after being poisoned by pesticides in 1980. He obsessed over researching and educating himself on how to create a healthier solution and revolutionized the industry. His story is remarkable as you’ll soon hear and he has traveled the globe, giving over 5,000 live presentations. Today Udo continues to grace the stage with the likes of Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra and he’s currently focused ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Send us a text The SBD team reunites to discuss a topic that’s become divisive and heavily politicized. When it comes to health, in the past, people have been allowed to make their own decisions for pretty much all things and given the opportunity to discuss with their physician if unsure. But of course, no one alive today ever lived through a global pandemic. I think we can all agree that treating others with respect is critical and realizing people are free to make decisions based on their own...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Send us a text You’re never defeated. There’s always a way back. Look inward and look upward for the strength to overcome your toughest days. Everyone loves a good ole’ fashioned comeback story, especially the team here on the Strong By Design show. Lifelong weight lifter John Self loves a good competition and performing at his very best. But a career ending pectoral tear 5 years ago seemed to be the end of his powerlifting competition days. Through faith in God and in himself, John persevered a...
Sep 08, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 192
Send us a text If you have ever struggled with binge eating or if it is something that you are struggling with right now then this podcast is for you! Dr Livingston is a veteran psychologist who specializes in helping people to overcome and STOP binge eating for good! It was actually Dr. Livingston’s own struggles with binging that gave him his greatest clarity and had the biggest impact in his practice. Join Tonya Fines as she talks with Dr. Livingston about how we can begin to actually work th...
Sep 01, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Send us a text Today’s very special episode is a blend of 3 of our favorite conversation about God over the years. Please take a moment to breathe and find rest in your Father in heaven. He is bigger than anything you’re facing… It’s time to CHOOSE to see the beauty around you. It’s time to step into your greatness and discover the calling God has for you. And when you do that, you will find hope in every day. The words of Erwin McManus When was the last time you had a conversation with God? God...
Aug 25, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 190
Send us a text Most of us already know how important it is to eat healthy, exercise regularly and choose a lifestyle that supports “quality” of life. How often do you stop to consider just how important it is to eat well and exercise regularly for your brain health? When brain health is not optimal, everything else becomes compromised. Dr. Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist and corrective chiropractor. He is the founder of Exodus heal and the author of The Fasting T...
Aug 18, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Send us a text John Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Cutco Knives, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. Giftology, his brand and his NY Times best-selling book, is about relationship retention and growth through constant gratitude. Honestly, it’s ...
Aug 11, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Send us a text How many times have you thought or been told that you are OCD? Now, how many of you also take a little pride in being OCD? After all, this kind of intensity often adds to high performance and the ability to manage multiple things consecutively with superior outcomes! But what happens when this “high functioning” trait becomes a hurdle, you know “analysis paralysis?” The good news for all of us labeled as OCD or high-functioning, is that we can harness this hyper-speed drive we hav...
Aug 04, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Send us a text Dr. Frank Turek is a Christian Apologist, author of several best-selling books, an active public speaker on college campuses and churches all over the country and he's a radio/podcast host on American Family Radio. The BIG question that we will answer in today's podcast episode: How are Christians and even non-Christians supposed to respond when pressured to agree with ideologies that are often unloving, unbiblical and harmful from the outspoken cancel culture? Co-host Chris Wilso...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Send us a text Our guest today Sal Di Stefano is best known as co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of the #1 Fitness podcast MIND PUMP (with now over 1,600 episodes) along with co-hosts Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews and the man behind the scenes Doug Egge. Mind Pump gets literally millions of downloads monthly and is a perennial top-rated fitness show. Sal is not only a gifted radio and podcast host but also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution... his latest book which we dis...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Send us a text If podcasting is something you’ve been curious about but wanted to know more, this episode on Strong By Design is absolutely for you. It all comes down to having a unique message to share with the world sprinkled with a lot of passion, insight and often times a bit of humor. Luis Diaz from the Podcast Domination Show joins co-host Chris Wilson. This special episode is a long time coming as Luis was the catalyst for the SBD show to launch. After spending the day together at an even...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Send us a text Our ability to balance well from youth to maturity can determine a lot about the quality of our lives. In order for movement and activity to be enjoyable and a daily part of our lives, we must feel grounded, confident and sure on our feet. And when we no longer move with that same confidence and control, life can get scary pretty fast. Today’s conversation with Strong By Design co-host Tonya Fines and Balance & Stability Specialist Chris Wilson explores this world of balance, ...
Jul 07, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Send us a text “Life is governed by a set of natural principles and laws. As we recognize and honor these principles with our lifestyle choices, we improve the quality of our lives.” ~ Dr. Darrell Misak What if having optimal health and a higher quality of life was as simple as being more aware? What if living in the best health of your life was not the result of some magic formula or secret? Dr Darrell Misak is the owner and operator of Pittsburgh Alternative Health Inc. and while his primary f...
Jun 30, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Send us a text Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million-dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a...
Jun 26, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Send us a text Even if you’ve always been a pretty healthy eater, the diet that was adequate in your 20s, 30s and 40s may not have all of the nutrients you need today. Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines sits down with co-host Chris Wilson to discuss the often-confusing world of nutrition and how our needs change over the decades. Just because we need fewer calories in our later years (on average) does not mean fewer nutrients. In fact, our food choices become that much more important in ou...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Send us a text If you focus on working smart and move quickly toward defined goals, know yourself, your customers, AND your numbers, you'll realize an easier path to rapid growth. Not only is our guest Ben Teal a mojito-loving Philosopher Economist, but he is also an Analytics and Process Systemization Expert. He holds a BA with a double major in Philosophy and Economics from Yale University and an MS in Economics from UNC-Charlotte. But to co-host of Strong By Design, Mike Westerdal, he’s simpl...
Jun 19, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Send us a text All things coffee… with a little cream and sugar 😊 Dr. Charles Livingston is a board-certified chiropractic physician and wellness practitioner. He’s a speaker and bestselling author who created the The Fat Loss Factor program. Today he is the CEO of Life Boost Coffee. He hails from Indiana and is married with 2 kids. Dr. Charles and the host Mike Westerdal are longtime friends and members in two of the same mastermind groups including the Elite 30 and 100M. Some of the coffee-ta...
Jun 16, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Send us a text What is the true definition of sedentary and what does that life look like in today’s world? Can you be highly active but also sedentary at the same time? The answers will shock you. Sadly, in our ever-advancing tech savvy world we are losing our fitness and ultimately our physical health and well-being… Movement itself is on the losing end of 21st century advancements in modern day conveniences and commerce. And this decline in activity and exercise actually begins in our 20s and...
Jun 12, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Send us a text Travis Chappell is a podcasting consultant, real estate investor, and professional connector. He is the creator and host of Build Your Network , a Top 25 Business podcast with over 600 episodes! dedicated to helping entrepreneurs cultivate genuine relationships, grow their inner circle, and leverage a powerful network the right way. As an international speaker, he has had the privilege of speaking to audiences all across the US, Puerto Rico, and Australia. With his podcast as evid...
Jun 09, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Send us a text From police officer to entrepreneur, Todd Lamb has a unique understanding when it comes to public service and working for yourself in the private sector. This was a massive shift in his professional career after 20 years of serving the public but it was one that he knew could be a game changer. Either risk big and go all in or stay where you’re at and live with regret… Luckily for Todd he took the leap and is now flying high in his new career as CEO of PureLife Organics. This epis...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Send us a text Find out about the #1 move to survive and defend yourself as explained in detail by our special guest Mike Gillette in this Part 2 episode about the REAL-LIFE Self Defense program. In this episode Mike talks about creating your MAGIC MOMENT if attacked and what ALL women need to know when it comes to fighting back and overcoming an attacker in an assault. If you or someone you love needs to hear this message, please be sure to share this conversation with them… it could just save ...
Jun 02, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Send us a text Mike Gillette is a world-renowned tactical trainer and fear management expert who has trained more elite agents and individuals in the art of handling “complex” situations than anyone else. Mike is truly the embodiment of toughness. He was one of the smallest and weakest kids in his class who grew up in a household overwhelmed by domestic violence and substance abuse. And he overcame all of this to become a REAL-LIFE action hero. Find out in this special 2-part episode what makes ...
May 29, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Send us a text Michelle Kavanagh is a serial entrepreneur and speaker. She's the founder of The Sales Queen - an online program that helps business owners have more confidence in sales conversations & in overcoming objections. Michelle’s love for sales came from working at Vega foods and traveling the world convincing strangers to try new food products. In 2015 Michelle decided to start her own company in the health industry. Now she helps others get their mindset right, elevates confidence ...
May 26, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Send us a text When his infant daughter continued to be sick experiencing far too many trips to the hospital, it was then that today’s guest took it upon himself to discover WHY her gut wasn’t improving. Several years later, he is the founder and owner of a collagen only supplement company, CB Supplements, that is helping people young and old get healthier, stronger and reinvigorated. Sometimes in life we are thrust into a mission to serve someone close to us that we love and in doing that, we c...
May 22, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Send us a text Zander Fryer, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and world traveler, is more than just a corporate dropout. After quitting his successful corporate career at age 27, Zander launched his company, High Impact Coaching, to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to build successful businesses while adding value to the world. From ZERO to 6 figures in 3 months and 7 figures in 12, his training now impacts over 50,000 people in 22 different countries and at more than 300 ...
May 19, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Send us a text Good and bad nutritional habits are developed during our formative years in youth sports. From adolescence to young adulthood, we are faced with food choices every day. For athletes, the fuel that they use significantly dictates performance on the field or on the court. Our guest today, Steve Konopka, along with longtime friend and co-host Mike Westerdal, uncovers 6 of the biggest nutrition mistakes youth athletes make that impacts both how they feel and perform and what parents a...
May 15, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Send us a text What are you personally genius in? Is it storytelling, writing, making others laugh, inspiring others to be great leaders or maybe it’s art, painting, sports or listening? What is that thing you do better than just about anyone else you know? And other people have noticed this about you for years. It’s time for reflection. Because once you have that figured out and focus your efforts there, life changes forever. Nearly all people have strengths in one or more things in life. So, s...
May 12, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Send us a text This episode is for all those muscle loving guys and gals! Building lean muscle and getting into the best shape of your life isn’t as complicated as the fitness industry often makes it sound. Regardless of your genetics and exercise discipline, there are a few constants that cannot be overlooked for most men and women. Strength Coach at Critical Bench and co-host of the Strong by Design podcast, Chris Wilson, explores all things MUSCLE with bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stro...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Send us a text How would you define manhood? Ask 10 people that simple question and you’ll get 10 different answers. Men today are confused about what it means to be manly. Sadly, masculinity, which is a good and necessary thing, is under attack. But the world needs strong men to step up and be the leaders of their families, work places and communities. To set things right in a world filled with confusion, lies and naysayers. In today’s episode coach Chris Wilson speaks with Order of Man’s Ryan ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 166
