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Strong By Design Podcast

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We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration...

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 137 Nobel Prize Winning Molecule Helps You Live Longer ft. Chris Burres 11.11.2020

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...

Ep 136 Overcomer: 6th Fastest Man Alive Finds True Identity ft. Charles Clark 04.11.2020

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,...

Ep 135 Stretch THIS Muscle to Stop Embarrassing "Pee Leaks" ft. Alex Miller 28.10.2020

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...

Ep 134 Speaking Life into Men ft. Mitch Muller 21.10.2020

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...

Ep 133 True Transformation in Just 10 Minutes a Day ft. Josiah Novak 14.10.2020

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...

Ep 132 How Your Brain Helps Heal Your Body ft. Anthony DiClementi 07.10.2020

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...

Ep 131 Can the Carnivore Diet Unlock Optimal Health and Longevity? ft. Dr Paul Saladino 30.09.2020

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...

Ep 130 7 Steps to Reaching Your First 10K Subs on YouTube ft. Chris Wilson 23.09.2020

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...

Ep 129 Strong as a Mother ft. Barb Ladimir 16.09.2020

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...

Ep 128 Sex Before Marriage? ft. Rob Kowalski 09.09.2020

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...

Ep 127 The Great Mask Debate ft. Team Critical Bench 02.09.2020

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...

Ep 126 Step Into the Fear, Greatness Awaits ft. Erwin McManus 26.08.2020

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...

Ep 125 The Menopause Switch ft. Dr Carissa Alinat 19.08.2020

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...

Ep 124 How to Prep for a Bodybuilding Show ft. IFBB Pro Mitchell Spadafore 12.08.2020

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...

Ep 123 Reverse Dieting, Your Hormones & Weight Loss ft. William Grazione 05.08.2020

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...

Ep 122 Life Changing Child Birth w/ Certified Doula Tanya Grazione 29.07.2020

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...

Ep 121 The Truth About Collagen ft. Tonya Fines 22.07.2020

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...

Ep 120 The Power of Prayer ft. Johanna Eccles 15.07.2020

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...

Ep 119 The Truth About CBD Oil ft. Tonya Fines 08.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail CBD oil has not only sparked some pretty intense debates among the general population, but it has also piqued the curiosity of individuals who want to know more about this product and if in fact, it has any real benefits with respect to their health and wellness. With the impact CBD oil is making, as far as being utilized in alternative therapies for everything from pain managemen...

Ep 118 Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging ft. Ben Greenfield 01.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail Ben Greenfield, by his own description, was a complete NERD. President of the chess club, played violin for 13 years, wrote fantasy fiction, and spent most of his childhood years with his nose in a book. Well, it certainly paid off and has led to a few decades of excellence. At one point in his incredible fitness journey Ben’s been a collegiate tennis player, volleyball player and...

Ep 117 Fit for the Kingdom ft. Pastor Trent Holbert 24.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Are you fit for the kingdom? Pastor, podcaster, personal trainer and holistic health coach Trent Holbert joins the Strong By Design show from the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Trent is doing some amazing things for God’s kingdom and approaches his ministry in a holistic way focusing on the spiritual, physical and emotional health of his congregation. This holis...

Ep 116 Fat Fueled Family ft. Maura Vega 17.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Eating disorders and body dysmorphia plagued her for years. A classically trained dancer, Maura Vega experimented with vegetarian, paleo, and IIFYM to maintain her beautiful curves.  But it wasn’t until she started following a ketogenic lifestyle that she was finally able to heal her body and repair her metabolism as well as her mind and her relationship with food. Maura started K...

Ep 115 The Untamable Beast ft. Pastor JP Poirier 10.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail The power of life or death can literally come from our mouths. Words can either kill or be life giving. As it says in James 3: 9-12; "With the  tongue  we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Pastor and close friend JP Poirier sits down with Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison. He has a powerful message abo...

Ep 114 Liberty and Justice for All? 06.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Is the ‘American Dream’ the same for everyone? I think most of us agree it’s not. And things need to change. People of color in America today are hurting and the murder of George Floyd may have finally gotten people’s attention. This special episode of the Strong By Design podcast features two men of God. Christian brothers. Kingdom minded black men that are willing to share their...

Ep 113 Fitness Jeopardy ft. Team Critical Bench 03.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Do you know the largest muscle in the body? How about the strongest muscle? These questions and many more in the areas of exercise and nutrition will be answered in this special Fitness Jeopardy Team edition.  Plus, as a surprise, a splash of 80’s music trivia for a fun twist. Get to know the men and women of Critical Bench in this lighter side of Strong by Design and have some mu...

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