Send us a text Alex Miller is a Fitness Instructor and Women’s Health Specialist living in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Alex’s first product Pelvic Floor Strong (Ep 135) launched a few years ago, and specifically targeted women that were suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction. Created with love and science-backed research for women 40+, Pelvic Floor Strong has helped thousands of women from all over the world improve their pelvic floor function. Low Testosterone? Buy 1 Get 2 Free Critica...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 284
Send us a text July of 2020 is when Belinda knew that something needed to change; it was non-negotiable. She was suffering from burnout that led to serious strain on her mental well-being, her physical well-being, and a feeling that ‘this was not the way she wanted to continue living her life.’ She called her husband & told him she applied for a business loan and they were going to start a health practice. Belinda had a very clear vision, right from the start of what she wanted her practice ...
Apr 19, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 283
Send us a text If you see a man carrying 500 lbs. on his back down your street, wielding a 50 lb+ monster sledgehammer or carrying over 700 lbs. in a wheelbarrow, there is a chance that you live near the mad scientist of muscle! Nick Nilsson has made a name for himself in the last two decades as an innovator of all things muscle and strength related. The gym is his lab and he will never stop finding ways to ‘beat himself up’ and test his limits with weights or heavy objects. Nick and coach Chris...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 282
Send us a text Jesus was not just a nice guy, a prophet from God or a kind, good teacher from almost 2,000 years ago. He was either a compulsive liar, a crazed lunatic or He was Lord. Those are your 3 options. Jesus himself made it very clear who He said He was in his 3 years of ministry. Jesus claimed to be the Son of Man which is referenced 81 times within the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This was considered blasphemy. No one had ever claimed to be God and forgive others of th...
Apr 08, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 281
Send us a text In the last few decades, the traditional American family has seemingly ‘lost its popularity’ at least as far as mainstream and social media are concerned. The adage of ‘having a nice house with a white picket fence’ has eroded. Once a symbol of the ideal middle-class suburban life, with a large house, family, and peaceful lifestyle. In this episode, co-host Chris Wilson explores this highly contested subject with SBD co-host Jared Haley and his amazing wife Cairistiona. How have s...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 280
Send us a text In Part 2, Zach reveals his thoughts about today’s apparent attack on masculinity. In recent years it is abundantly clear that men and just about anything masculine or manly has been scrutinized and portrayed as bad or toxic. Coach Chris and Zach with nearly 20 years between them, tackle this highly controversial topic with boldness, honesty and insight. “One of the biggest reasons why men are being disempowered is because they are not creating, they are not living on their edge, ...
Apr 01, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 279
Send us a text After hundreds of YouTube videos on the Critical Bench YouTube channels and an almost endless list of credentials, Zach Zenios has devoted his life to strength, health optimization and mental toughness. He’s a kettlebell expert, USMC Veteran, Yoga instructor, Structural Therapist and the list goes on and on. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Coach Zach Zenios has it all… and at the young age of 29! In today’s Part 1 conversation, Zach and host Chris Wilson go deep on defining f...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 278
Send us a text What do you get when you mix ancient wisdom with modern medical interventions? You get a balanced approach to your health. Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast believes that we have the right to choose what we put into our bodies and what gets taken out. We need to learn to be our own healers. Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, has studied in India and the US over the last 20 years resulting in a masters and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic studies. Her vision is t...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 277
Send us a text The next generation visits the Critical Bench Compound with host Jared Haley who is a father of 4 himself and was the perfect ‘neutral’ candidate to sit down with these rascals. Siblings Karina and Lincoln along with Kellan and Camryn talk through their feelings about some of life’s biggest questions and issues… While some of the answers may seem simple, often times in life adults tend to over complicate things. There is a lot of wisdom and insight from these young people. Hope yo...
Mar 15, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 276
Send us a text Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst but he is so much more than that… Patric is a Kingdom man. Our world is changing before our eyes and there seems to be a shortage of strong men showing up at home for their families and in their communities. So, when Strong By Design encounters these game changers, we like to find out what makes them tick. Beyond Patric’s amazing basketball success and broadcasting career i...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 275
Send us a text James Barry was a picky eater as a kid. He ate his FIRST taco in college and would only eat PB&J sandwiches from 5 to 15 yrs. old. On the weekends his family indulged with Chinese and pizza takeout. Fast food, frozen vegetables and microwaved meals were staple meals… Obviously, this led to James becoming a chef 😉 In his early 20s James discovered that simple changes in his diet and lifestyle had massive impact on his quality of life. He realized the power of good food on our ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 274
Send us a text In the words of our inspiring guest today… “We were made for greatness but we continue to settle behind half-truths and useless excuses, building walls and masks, hoping that no one will see who we truly are underneath. It is time for a change. We can be that change.” ~Brian Alsruhe Today’s episode dives DEEP into the human spirit and what it looks like to overcome the many challenges that life throws at us. We believe 100% that You Are Strong By Design and in order to fix this br...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 273
Send us a text Life today is moving at breakneck speed. People are busier than ever, maxed out, overwhelmed, and filled with anxiety and stress. Look around and you can just feel it in your community, in the news and all over the world. This episode is giving you permission to stop. To shut down and unplug. It is time to find rest to allow for healing, restoration and renewal of your body, mind and spirit. Co-host Jared Haley sits down with friend and pastor Dave Williams to talk about finding s...
Feb 15, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 272
Send us a text When not competing in the world axe throwing championships, Scott Biddle is busy investing in future generations through his non-profit, Unleashed heroes. Unleashed Heroes is something Scott created to be able to focus on releasing teens and young adults into the world in a way that they will be successful and have some people in their corner. Listen as Scott reveals his story from full time ministry, to axe throwing; and how God has led him every step of the way. Jared Haley host...
Feb 08, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 271
Send us a text Becoming an uncommon man is not something that happens easily. If you are tired of settling for average and tired of making excuses for why you are not showing up in life as your ‘best self’ then this conversation is exactly what you need. Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast is long-time friend and absolute BEAST Travis Stoetzel. As a life-long high-performance athlete, man-maker and transformation specialist, Travis is on a mission to destroy the dad bod and help busy...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 270
Send us a text If you are frustrated with band-aid fixes and endless “pills for your ills” then this episode is just what the doctor ordered. Dr. Elena Villanueva aka Dr. V joins the Strong By Design podcast to help people heal from within and address the root cause for chronic illness and dis-ease, not just deal with the symptoms for years on end. Too often people get stuck in their pursuit of health with long term prescription medications never exploring the deeper levels necessary to uproot t...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 269
Send us a text When was the last time you got a physical exam? In your teens or 20s perhaps? Do you know more about how your computer works, your car or your iPhone compared to what is happening inside your own body!? There is a very good chance you do. Sadly, many of us go years without getting evaluated and checked by a medical professional to find out the status of our health. Routine physical examinations and blood work may sound like a minor thing to do but it can reveal so much about our o...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 268
Send us a text Could Psychedelics be the future of mental health treatment and healing? Controversial, yes, but certainly worth exploration. What appears to be true is that in recent decades, mental health throughout the world has been on the decline and what also appears to be true is that much of what is being done to resolve the issue is not working very well. Luckily mental health is finally getting the recognition and attention it deserves. While traditional prescription medications seem to...
Jan 11, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 267
Send us a text We believe that you are strong by design, made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. This special first episode of 2023 showcases our best moments on the Strong By Design podcast show last year. Our fifth year of SBD in 2022 was a tremendous year of growth for the show with record breaking month after record breaking month. We had some new hosts joining the show like Jo Miller and Jared Haley and some truly extraordinary men and women as guests like Horst Schulze,...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 266
Send us a text If you never dig deep to uncover and deal with your pain, whatever that may be, you can never begin the healing process. Our guest today Doug Smith succumbed to his past, most notably the loss of his mother and sister. Doug was such a driven go getter that he let himself get lost in work and his career, never allowing himself to grieve the loss of those he loved most. And this came at a great cost… Find out how dark things got for Doug, what rock bottom was like for him and what h...
Dec 28, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 265
Send us a text Merry Christmas! Hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson talk about the true meaning of Christmas, what is Christmas Spirit and how they talk about Santa Claus and Jesus with their children. They also recount some of their favorite Christmas moments and share some hilarious stories about the magic of Santa. Christmas is a time of reflection and pause... A time to remember how blessed we are in this life and for the year that is ending. A time to focus on what truly matters. A time to g...
Dec 21, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 264
Send us a text Continuing the burning hot conversation with Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth aka Dr. Boz… about how marijuana and THC affect the brain. In part 2, discover how THC levels have literally skyrocketed in the marijuana grown today compared to Woodstock weed 50 years ago. And are CBD oil or gummies safe and truly THC free? Learn more about what is happening chemically inside your brain, at your neuronal receptor sites, when you use marijuana or anything containing THC....
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 263
Send us a text What effect does marijuana have on the brain itself and the chemical activity happening at the neuron receptor sites? Over the last 10+ years smoking marijuana has become a widely accepted drug used recreationally and prescribed by doctors in some cases. It has become big business. But no one seems to be talking about the negative implications attached to using this carcinogenic drug that is highly addictive, is as harmful as tobacco and has long term impact on the brain, especial...
Dec 14, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Send us a text What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. We’ve all heard the old adage and know exactly what it means. Good, bad and anything in between will remain off the record. But how does this approach work in our everyday life? Ultimately this is awful advice for how to live your life in the real world. There comes a time when you must look into the mirror and live by a higher standard in your personal and professional life. Your character becomes highly valuable and can be the one thing that...
Dec 07, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Send us a text 100 pairs of shoes. 30+ high dollar purses. Stacks of baseball cards. What about that nightly 6-pack after work, a pot of coffee every morning before work or those 2-3 midday energy drinks daily just to stay focused and get by?? There are so many things out there that hold some kind of power over us. What is an addiction? Are all people guilty of at least one addiction, good or bad? And are all addictions actually BAD for you? Most people when they hear the ‘A’ word are thinking o...
Nov 30, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 260
Send us a text “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” Becoming the best in the world at something, being truly excellent at it takes discipline and an uncompromising way of doing things. For Horst Schulze, the former president and co-founder of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, his message for over 5 decades to all businesses and business leaders is clear and uncomplicated. The idea of treating others with kindness, greeting them with a smile, maintaining eye contact and sayin...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 259
Send us a text As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17 Our guest today on Strong By Design is Aaron Walker, the founder and visionary for the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group. A group dedicated to helping people live a life of success and significance. If we are honest with ourselves and truly on a journey of self-improvement, to get better every day personally and professionally and to remain motivated to put in the work, one thing is for certain… We need to l...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 258
Send us a text In the conclusion to living virtually or virtuously… Jared and Chris talk about setting healthy boundaries with social platforms and why limiting or restricting our children’s time on social media is critical to their future. And how can we merge our face-to-face connections with our screen time connections for the best possible outcome? Where must the foundation be laid? Lastly, how does all this lead to living a life strong by design? Find out in today’s Part 2 episode on SBD. “...
Nov 12, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 257
Send us a text Reality or fantasy? Non-fiction or fiction? Truth or deception? What head space are you living in these days? Today’s conversation on SBD is two regular guys, co-hosts Jared and Chris, talking candidly about what it means to live and behave with a high regard for other people, to live morally, ethically, and biblically. To live in the present and proximity of others in a world living separated on technology. In the last decade, there has been a major shift of people living online ...
Nov 09, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 256
Send us a text What good is living longer if you are not living well? So many people are trudging through life on prescription medications, processed foods and sedentary lifestyles resulting in chronic pain, inflammation, poor energy, and brain fog to name a few of the nasty side effects. Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show is Dr. Steve Hruby D.C., an integrative health professional who has over two decades of helping people uncover their optimal health. Dr. Steve has a ...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 255
