Strong By Design Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How well do you THINK you know the people at your job? Here on Strong By Design, we went to a brand new level of truly knowing each other… the good, the bad and the ugly! From our favorite ice cream flavor to our MOST embarrassing moments, the 4 hosts of the show go deep and uncomfortable in today’s game show style episode. Get to know Mike, Tonya, Sam and Chris in a whole new way...

Send us Fan Mail Nothing happens until something moves… Being physically active in life is unquestionably one of the most critical elements of longevity and a truly healthy lifestyle. Today’s guest, Matthew Januszek, is the co-founder of Escape Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment innovation and gym design. Matthew is super passionate about exercise and has used his love of fitness and st...

Send us Fan Mail How is your relationship with food? For many of us it’s NOT very good… It makes sense there is massive confusion in a country where we are bombarded with diet plan after diet plan and the never-ending search for the perfect weight loss method. Our guest today is Christy Harrison who specializes in helping people make peace with food and reclaim the time and energy they lost to ‘ T...

Send us Fan Mail You’re active. You train multiple times a week. You lift weights. You do yoga. You run. You cycle. Maybe you do all of the above...... You’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but something still isn’t right. Maybe that knee you tweaked in college is still a little off. Maybe you’ve got a shoulder that always pops or feels unstable. You can’t explain why, but maybe you avoid ce...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been on YouTube seeking muscle and strength advice in the past decade, you certainly know the name Scott Herman. Scott has a reputation as a no-nonsense fitness expert. His channel, Scott Herman Fitness, has nearly 2.5 million subscribers and nearly 500 million views… he’s a powerhouse in the world of fitness. And a fun side note, he was also on MTV’s The Real World year...

Send us Fan Mail Regardless of the childhood you had, you can still be a kickass dad. No matter your circumstances, good or bad, all fathers have a choice… To either be leaders, providers, caregivers and mentors to their children or fall victim to their past. Sure, it’s not as clear cut as that but once you’ve decided to become a parent, you are now responsible for another life. It’s up to you, to...

Send us Fan Mail Tatum Harrison, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC who realized that her entrepreneurial journey and spiritual journey were not intended to be separate, but rather one in the same. She creatively merges faith and business, teaching listeners how to grow in their personal endeavors, in their relationship with God, and their entrepreneurial endeavors. Find out Tatum’s 5 keys to nav...

Send us Fan Mail Does a soccer shaped molecule hold the key to optimal health and longevity? Years ago, a highly durable molecule was discovered and after decades of study in the lab it was found safe for human consumption. Does this Nobel Prize winning molecule hold the key to life extension? Coach Chris Wilson has a candid discussion with Scientist Chris Burres about ESS60 and its use and safety...

Send us Fan Mail Overcomer: a person who overcomes something : one who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty. Merriam-Webster Charles Clark, a 10-Time All American and 3-Time National Champion by the age of 22. Considered the 6th fastest man in the world at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, Charles was living the dream on the outside. A thriving,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced accidental leakage? You’re going to discover the one tight muscle in your upper body that has been damaging your pelvic muscles making everything weak down below. These muscles are crucial if you want to get back to living an active lifestyle without the embarrassment of pee leaks. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from leaking whenev...

Send us Fan Mail At first glance, all people notice about Mitch are his massive bodybuilding muscles. But this man is on a mission that goes far deeper than your appearance. Mitch Muller is here to make a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of men, an eternal Kingdom impact. His business, Mindset Fitness, is his platform to reach people with fitness and bodybuilding. But his true calling in lif...

Send us Fan Mail You have the power to transform your life. In life people want to follow: a leader with experience, a coach that’s faced adversity and won, and a man that has overcome challenges and comes out stronger. Josiah Novak is all of that and more. He truly wants to help you transform your life like he did for his own. Find out his 10-minute trick to unlocking REAL lasting change and beco...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony DiClementi has had his own serious health challenges and these experiences have given him a unique skill set and perspective to FIX his body with ‘unconventional’ methods. He believes that the conventional advice we are all given on how to live a better life is incorrect and that biohacking is the right solution. His first book, The Biohacker’s Guide, released in 2016, is...

Send us Fan Mail Mom said to eat your veggies?! And is fiber really a myth?! Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. He is the host of the popular Fundamental Hea...

Send us Fan Mail Growing on any social media platform requires time, dedication and lots of passion… The Critical Bench YouTube channel has grown from 5,000 subscribers to 700,000 subscribers and 100,000,000 views in the past 7 years. In this week’s podcast, Founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal, digs deep into 7 of the most significant ingredients for growth and success on YouTube with longti...

Send us Fan Mail True strength comes from life experience and perseverance. Our guest today has both. Barb Ladimir is a super mom, workout fanatic, entrepreneur and all around badass. She is living her passion and helping hundreds of women in her community transform their lives. Her business, Fitness320, is a bootcamp style program in the greater Tampa, FL area and doesn’t need a building to reach...

Send us Fan Mail We are living in a culture of sex. It’s everywhere we look, on magazine covers, in prime time tv shows, and everywhere on social media. With so many people giving in to their physical sexual desires, it’s no wonder why committed relationships, marriage and remaining faithful is harder than ever before. Our guest today, Rob Kowalski, has lived on both sides of the ‘sex before marri...

Send us Fan Mail Mask or no mask? There’s been a lot of conversation and controversy in recent months about why, when and where to wear a mask during this Covid 19 pandemic. Is it always necessary in public, at grocery stores, in parks, schools and more. The men and women of Critical Bench sit down and have an honest discussion about their personal feelings about wearing a mask in public and the i...

Send us Fan Mail Now more than ever, humanity needs peace, the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding.  Strong By Design cohosts Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison chat with Erwin McManus on his newest book, “The Way of the Warrior” which takes us on a journey through several “codes” that will lead us on the path of wisdom to inner peace.  In this episode you'll discover how to mast...

Send us Fan Mail Menopause can be a life-changing experience. Most women believe this chapter in their lives will be a difficult one, filled with emotional challenges and physical changes they don’t want. But it doesn’t have to be this way… it can be something better. A time when you look in the mirror and love what you see. A time that makes you feel energized, and hormonally balanced.  This is w...

Send us Fan Mail IFBB Pro Mitchell Spadafore opens up about his life as a bodybuilder. A young man in his early 20’s, Mitchell has already tasted success as a pro level men’s physique bodybuilder. And up until this point, he’s done it naturally. Mitchell joins the SBD show with host Chris Wilson to talk about his childhood, his passion for bodybuilding, the mentality and discipline you need for th...

Send us Fan Mail William is the owner and founder of the Educated Dieter Inc. He has a bachelors in exercise science, 11 years of nutritional coaching experience, and is an accomplished Pro natural bodybuilder.  His mission and vision is to create change in the world by leading others to becoming educated dieters, teaching them how to diet smart using the latest evidence based methods while always...

Send us Fan Mail Tanya is passionate about what she does.  She truly encompasses what it means to be a Doula.  She supports ALL births. Whether in the hospital, at home or in a Birth Center.  Whether they are unmedicated or epidural assisted.   Tanya Grazione is a certified Doula with Doula Training International, Instructor with Evidence Based Birth®, and a certified Hypnobirthing® Childbirth Edu...

Send us Fan Mail What is the Deal with Collagen? In the never-ending search for all things that will promote health, beauty and youthfulness, collagen is not to be dismissed as far as being very much present in the pool of public and scientific opinion.  It has been hailed as the magic ingredient to cure aches and pains, as well as something of an ingestible fountain of youth.  Hmmmm . . . In this...

Send us Fan Mail Johanna Eccles is a woman of incredible faith.  Johanna didn’t find out about the power of prayer until she got to the end of herself.  She literally reached rock bottom and felt that there was literally, no other place to look but up. She recalls … “God’s mercy and grace met me, pulled me out of the devil’s pit and gave me oxygen to breath. Trust me, I am no guru. I would not con...