Send us a text Homelessness is a problem that plagues many cities around the world, and Tampa Bay Florida is no exception. Every day, individuals and families are forced to sleep on the streets or in shelters due to various circumstances such as job loss, illness, addiction, and domestic violence. Yet, despite being a growing issue, homelessness is often misunderstood and stigmatized. "Faces of Homelessness: A Tampa Bay Story", seeks to shed light on the lives of those who are experiencing homel...
Nov 04, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 314
Send us a text “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” - Thomas Jefferson. Mindset can be a deal breaker or a deal maker when it comes to achieving your fitness goals. In fact, it’s the key to unlocking your health and fitness goals. As our guest today mentions on his website: Over 70% of the U.S population is either overweight or obese. Every day we see the newest ‘secrets,’ fads, diets,...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 313
Send us a text Jennifer Williams is a distinguished US Navy Veteran, an esteemed international speaker, and a fervent advocate for global education. With an unwavering commitment to fostering tailored learning experiences, Jennifer champions the development of blended learning programs that cater to the unique needs of individual students, nurturing their academic success within a supportive environment. At the forefront of Jennifer's mission is empowering individuals to discover their ideal car...
Oct 25, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 312
Send us a text Our guest today, actor, husband, father and Christian, Kevin Sorbo. Kevin may be best known for his 1990s series Hercules, which ran 7 seasons from 1995 to 1999 becoming the highest rated syndicated tv show in the world at that time, WOW! He is also well known for standing up for his Christian and conservative beliefs in Hollywood which has received a lot of media attention in recent years and we discuss that in detail in this episode. Kevin has recently partnered with Brave Books...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 311
Send us a text Our guest today challenges the idea that same-sex marriage and transgenderism pose absolutely no threat to modern society. We talk about the dismantling of the traditional family unit, why people are so afraid to speak up (including the church!) and how to handle these frustrations in a loving, God honoring way. God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27 Dr. Frank Turek is an award-winning author and coauthor...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 310
Send us a text Dr. Carol Lourie has helped thousands of women around the world recover their health and enjoy life again. Her superpower is figuring out exactly where people need to start to peel back the layers of complex health conditions so they can fix them together, step by step. Carol is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Homeopath with over 35 years of clinical experience. She specializes in complex chronic diseases such as infertility for “older” women, breast cancer recovery, autoimmune d...
Oct 04, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 309
Send us a text Step into the world of hope and transformation with the engaging story of Tammi Casagni from Dawning Family Services (DFS). Join us in a riveting podcast that uncovers the heartwarming journey of DFS, a non-profit organization that has been a beacon of light for homeless families in Tampa Bay since 1981. In this captivating episode, Tammi reveals DFS's unwavering mission: to reach out to families with children facing the dire grip of housing instability or homelessness. Get ready ...
Sep 27, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 308
Send us a text Today Coach Tonya Fines sits down with Andrew Morgan, Family Nurse Practitioner, for an eye-opening conversation about the topic of testosterone therapy and treatment for women, how important it may be in a woman’s overall health & wellness and how incredibly non-invasive, safe, and impactful it can be in a woman beginning to “feel like herself” again. Ageless Men’s Health was founded by a team with an extensive clinical background, who noticed a problem: Low testosterone leve...
Sep 20, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 307
Send us a text The conclusion of our powerful conversation about the brain with Dr. Annette Bosworth, MD who goes by Dr. Boz. Dr. Boz tackles some of the big questions about the aging brain like: how does sleep impact brain health and function, what about insulin and the brain, how does exercise and your diet affect the brain and much more that will literally BLOW YOUR MIND! Pun intended Previously mentioned in Part 1… Dr. Boz has a great passion for brain health and function. She has spent thou...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 306
Send us a text It’s always good to have friends back on the Strong By Design podcast show. And one of our favorite guests over the years is the one and only Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth MD. And yes, she is back to talk about one of her favorite subjects, the brain. Dr. Boz has a great passion for brain health and function. She has spent thousands of hours studying the brain, how it ages, how to optimize it and how it deteriorates. Today Dr. Boz and host Chris Wilson take a deep dive into the FIVE m...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 305
Send us a text Join Coach Tonya Fines as she sits down with award-winning media specialist, speaker, and author Maureen Famiano. This conversation will surely take you on a captivating journey of empowerment, resilience, and purpose. With over 30 years of experience as a television reporter, producer, and executive producer, Maureen's career has been nothing short of remarkable. Maureen's personal journey of triumph over significant health challenges, including her battle with Stage 3 Colon Canc...
Sep 06, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 304
Send us a text It was an unexpected and beautiful journey for coach Ashley to begin a relationship with her Creator. Find out about this amazing story in the conclusion of this special 3-part series with the beloved coach. After years of being a content contributing YouTube coach for the Critical Bench YouTube channel, Ashley Lamont found God and became a baptized Christian. This news was both awesome and shocking considering she was more of an atheist for much of her adult life. What was the tu...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 303
Send us a text We continue the conversation with the sensational Ashley Lamont, aka Coach Ashley on the Critical Bench YouTube channels. In part 2 of this special 3-part interview, Ashley talks about her conversion from office work to becoming a total badass fitness coach. Nobody has more energy and passion than Ashley and, in this episode, you find out where it comes from! (From part 1) So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coac...
Aug 26, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 302
Send us a text Ashley Lamont (formerly Castleberry) was not always the mega confident, ultra-athletic and fit super mom that you’ve seen for years on the Critical Bench YouTube channels. So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coach Ashley’s story in this special never before done 3-part episode on Strong By Design. This is uncharted territory for the SBD show… never before have we had a nearly 3-hour long conversation with a guest...
Aug 23, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 301
Send us a text Have you ever considered the long-term effects of watching porn? Today’s special guest on SBD is author, speaker and podcast host Sathiya Sam who fought for 15 years to break free from porn addiction. Now he helps men overcome pornography addiction and porn side effects using his proven system, DEEP CLEAN. Sathiya shares openly about his struggles with porn from an early age and how disruptive it is for any developing brain. He also reveals strategies to get rid of any sexual misb...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 300
Send us a text There is an ugliness in humanity that many of us have overlooked, ignored or denied for far too long. The fact is that modern day slavery is happening globally but it’s also happening right under our noses here in America. And just because it’s scary to think about doesn’t make it go away. In fact, those twisted human beings who contribute to this disgusting way of life are counting on us looking the other way. In July a movie titled ‘Sound of Freedom’ was released which shines a ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 6Ep. 299
Send us a text The goal of a coach is to improve someone else’s life so much that they no longer need you to coach them. They are transformed by you. Now, it may sound counterproductive to work yourself out of work but if your methods and advice are sound, that is precisely what should happen. You carry that coaching with you forever. Body Transformation Coach Elliot Hasoon is helping men and women do just that when it comes to their physiques. If you are serious about changing your body and lif...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 298
Send us a text His name is Nick "The EMF Guy" Pineault. Nick is an advocate for safe technologies. He stumbled onto the dangers of electro-pollution ("EMFs") emitted by wireless technologies several years ago and at first Nick thought this entire issue sounded a bit "tin foil", or “hokey” as some might say... until he discovered it is not. Today on the Strong By Design podcast, Nick and host Chris Wilson talk candidly about what EMF is, why we should be worried about exposure, the dangers of rad...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 297
Send us a text On today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down to talk with Angie Prchlik of Oasis IV Therapy. IV therapy has emerged as one of the most effective and popular treatments in Tampa, providing various health benefits for residents seeking better health and wellness. Oasis IV Therapy is an excellent option for those looking to improve their energy levels, digestion processes, blood circulation, cardiovascular health, and more. IV therapy provides quick and safe hydration and speedier delivery...
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 296
Send us a text NOT your typical Strong By Design podcast episode. Do you ever question the world as you see it? Have you ever been skeptical about past events that are widely considered fact? Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades about the big and small things in life. Today on the show we feature for the very first-time videographer Stephen Ohocinski and marketing specialist Jessie Decille from team Critical Bench. Hosting today are Mike Westerday and Jared Haley. It’s time to g...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 295
Send us a text When drinking alcohol goes from occasional happy hours with friends and co-workers to necessary regimented daily practice. If you require booze to function with the pressures and anxieties of life (or know someone who does) then this episode is a MUST listen. This is a sobering discussion about the darkness of alcoholism. Our guest on Strong By Design, Chris Scott, founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. Chris has been...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 294
Send us a text Would you agree that men today seem ‘detached’ from a true path in life? Statistically men in their 30s and 40s are feeling unfulfilled, depressed, and wanting more out of life. Men are struggling to connect and express themselves to become ‘whole’ men. Sadly, many are drifting wondering, “Is this it?” The luxury home, sports car, expensive watch, and dream vacations are not filling the gaps. And they never will. What we know to be true is that experiences, typically with other pe...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 293
Send us a text Did you know that you are chosen by God? He knows the number of hairs on your head. He is your Father in Heaven. And He is moving in the world in a BIG way with the hugely popular tv series, The Chosen. The first tv series about the life of Jesus and His disciples. Today on Strong By Design, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson talk about their favorite moments and characters on the hit show. God loves you so much that He gave His One and only Son to you as a gift of salvation. And ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 292
Send us a text Nicole Carver is a powerhouse! In 2012, after spending her career in roles as an executive level assistant across government and corporate settings, Nicole Carver founded Carver Concierge. She saw the desire of busy professionals to be fully present with their families as well as highly dedicated to their work. As a military wife, mother of three, dog mom of two rescues, and a business owner who stays highly connected in the community, Nicole enjoys her busy lifestyle and can rela...
Jun 14, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 291
Send us a text Join coach Tonya today as she sits down with Longevity and Anti-Aging Specialist, Juliana Dennis. Juliana’s passion is to empower you to look and feel great today, and for years to come! Juliana shares her passion for helping others in her book, "Aging Redefined: Biohack Your Bodyclock Backwards," which is available on Amazon. With 20 years of experience studying functional and laboratory medicine, as well as being a licensed esthetician, Juliana brings a wealth of knowledge and e...
Jun 07, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 290
Send us a text Connecting to God and to Jesus through the Holy Spirit requires an understanding of what the Holy Trinity is… Pastor Mike Ash from Grace Family Church visits the Strong By Design podcast to talk with co-host Jared Haley about his encounters with the Holy Spirit and relationship to God. Our Christian faith is based on God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Understanding that relationship and how they are different and one is paramount. This conversation is based on a sermon Jared ...
May 31, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 289
Send us a text Mary-Jane Rickles has spent her career as a champion for those in need in the Tampa Bay Area. Mary-Jane began working for LifeLink as an advocate for organ donation and played a key role in helping to save the lives of many people who were waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Mary-Jane has brought her passion for philanthropy into her business model for her and her husband's real estate company, Live Well Team of Tampa Bay. By operating from a place of corporate consciousnes...
May 24, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 288
Send us a text What are you focusing on? Is it supporting or getting in the way of what you want to achieve? Today Coach Tonya sits down with Fabricio Zambrano, or as many of us here in Tampa know him … Fab the Vegan. Several years ago, Fabricio was in terrible health and knew that if he didn’t do something to improve his lifestyle, his quality of life was going to be irreversibly altered. Unwilling to accept a life of managing his diabetes, and not being able to make the walk from his car to th...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 287
Send us a text Lead with the heart of a Servant, serve with the heart of a king. How are you showing up for others in this life? In this solo episode, coach Chris Wilson goes deep on defining what true service looks like and the many characteristics we must pursue to attain a servant mindset. Service is one of the 7 core values here at Critical Bench. If all of your aspirations and dreams in this life point back at you, then you’re not dreaming big enough. Ultimate meaning and purpose come throu...
May 10, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 286
Send us a text Sometimes old college buddies turn out to be super smart and successful. Co-host Jared Haley has his old friend Dr. William (Bill) Roach on the Strong By Design podcast show to discuss talking about and defending the Christian faith. Unfortunately, many who claim to be Christians have trouble discussing their beliefs with others. Even well-read church goers and active church members will avoid non-believers and people questioning their faith. Bill shares with Jared what ‘Christian...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 285
