Strong By Design Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 ne...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail “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?...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Universit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 friend...

Send us Fan Mail 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 d...

Send us Fan Mail 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 priv...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lov...

Send us Fan Mail 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 overc...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 figu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 effo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ch...