Strong By Design Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What can George Washington’s early setbacks teach us about grit, ambition, and purpose? In this shorter episode of the Strong by Design Podcast , Mike Westerdal and Stephen Ohocinski share their reactions to the film Young Washington . They discuss the young leader’s repeated failures, his refusal to give up, and the role faith may have played in shaping his path. Along the way, t...

Send us Fan Mail The conversation continues in Part 2 as Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to explore what faithful Christian engagement should actually look like in a culture increasingly shaped by competing ideas, ideologies, and political division.  Anthony explains why self-restraint matters, how Christians should think about the proper role and limits of...

Send us Fan Mail Should Christians stay out of politics or has that mindset caused the church to retreat from its responsibility to engage culture?  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to tackle one of the most important questions facing Christians today: What does faithful engagement with culture and government actually...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a culture loses its grip on objective reality?  On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes back Dr. Frank Turek for his fifth appearance on the podcast to discuss his provocative new book, The War on Reality . You can preorder the book at the link below! Frank is a Christian apologist, author, speaker, and founder of CrossExamined.org, and h...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to live a strong life?  Is it physical strength, a healthy body, a strong marriage, meaningful relationships, a life of purpose, resilient faith… or maybe all of it?  In this special Strong By Design episode, Coach Chris Wilson revisits six powerful conversations from some of the show’s most popular episodes over the past few years.  From health and fitnes...

Send us Fan Mail America is celebrating 250 years of freedom but what does it actually take for a nation to remain free?  In this thought-provoking solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson explores the connection between personal responsibility, physical health, spiritual clarity, and the strength of a free society. He challenges listeners to consider whether a culture that is physically unhealthy, spirit...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to stay strong, energetic, and healthy as we age? In this special Best of Strong By Design episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations on healthy aging, longevity, metabolism, muscle, and overall wellness after 40. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve your health, or simply feel your best for years to come, these expert ins...

Send us Fan Mail What if many of the things we blame on aging aren't caused by age at all? In this thought-provoking solo episode of the Strong By Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson explores one of the most overlooked truths about health and longevity: the human body and brain were designed to move. Drawing from nearly 30 years of coaching experience, his TEDx Talk, and conversations with le...

Send us Fan Mail We all love the victories in life but what if the very struggles we try to avoid are actually preparing us for the triumphs we seek? In this heartfelt solo episode of the Strong by Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson explores the powerful relationship between adversity and growth. Drawing from personal experiences, hard-earned lessons, and timeless biblical wisdom, Chris shares wh...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next breakthrough isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Kelly Moser to discuss his transformative book, Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck .  Togeth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson sits down with self-influence strategist and Real Influence podcast host Joey Vaillancourt for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional cost of achievement, the identity traps many high performers fall into, and why success alone often fails to bring lasting fulfillment. Joey shares his personal journey...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes fitness and hormone optimization expert Shaun Hadsall for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to build a “Legacy Body” after 50.  Shaun shares why so many high-performing men dominate in business yet quietly struggle with their health, energy, and physique, creating what he calls the “6%er D...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a “good person” … and who gets to define that? In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong By Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson sits down with friend and co-host Pastor Jared Haley to tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions of our time: Can you be good without God? From the outside, “goodness” seems simple: be kind, do the...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and burn fat without beating up your joints or spending hours in the gym? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Pilates & Yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis and Coach Lindsay Hurley to break down the rising popularity of Pilates Burn, which is a powerful fusion of Pilates, yo...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and bodybuilding expert Lee Hayward shift from awareness to action — breaking down exactly what men over 40 need to do to rebuild strength, energy, and momentum in their lives. After exposing the hidden role of inflammation in Part 1, this episode dives into the daily habits, priorities, and principles that separate men w...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason your body isn’t responding the way it used to… has nothing to do with age? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with longtime friend and respected bodybuilding coach Lee Hayward (Total Fitness Bodybuilding) to unpack what’s really going on with men over 40 and why so many feel stuck despite training hard and eating “pret...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling off, low on energy, or not performing at your best—but can’t quite explain why? In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson and Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth shift from theory to real-world application, exploring how modern lifestyle habits are quietly draining your energy, focus, and long-term health. They dive into the hidden factors shaping your perform...

Send us Fan Mail Is your body already producing creatine… and could you still be running low where it matters most—your brain? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth to challenge everything you thought you knew about creatine. While often seen as a muscle-building supplement, this conversation shifts the focus to brain energy, cognitive fu...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and still done the opposite?  In Romans 7:15–20, the Apostle Paul describes one of the most relatable struggles in the entire Bible: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” In this episode, Coach Chris Wilson unpacks Paul’s raw honesty about the internal war between the desire to obey God and the pull of the sinful...

Send us Fan Mail What if strength training was about more than building muscle? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris sits down with licensed professional counselor, EMDR-certified therapist, and strength coach Alena Alsruhe to explore how physical strength becomes a pathway to emotional resilience, spiritual depth, and personal transformation. Rooted in John 10:10 and the promise of an abund...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson is back with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to dig even deeper into the real reasons people struggle with fat loss, cravings, and lasting health change. This episode breaks down why your body craves the wrong foods , how ultra-processed foods hijack blood sugar and appetite, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail Did the original Food Pyramid quietly help create America’s modern health crisis? In this eye-opening episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to unpack one of the most controversial topics in modern nutrition history — the 1992 Food Pyramid and its long-term consequences. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail What really happened behind the scenes of The Biggest Loser —and what did it cost the contestants? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast , Coach Chris Wilson is joined by fitness industry veteran Mike Westerdal and super fan and fitness enthusiast Lindsay Hurley for a powerful reaction to Netflix’s eye-opening documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser .  T...

Send us Fan Mail Losing weight after 40 can backfire if it’s done the wrong way—and in this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast , we uncover why that matters more than ever. Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Ron Eccles to explore the growing role of peptides and GLP-based therapies in sustainable weight and fat loss.  Dr. Eccles breaks down peptides in simple terms, explaining how gut horm...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley reflect on the deeper meaning of the season through the lens of Philippians 4:4–13.   While many know verse 4:13 by heart, this conversation slows down to explore the powerful truths that come before it—rejoicing in the Lord, trusting God in prayer, and experiencing peace that surpasses all understanding.  Chris...