Strong By Design Podcast

Send us Fan Mail     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 dre...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Miller is a Fitness Instructor and Women’s Health  Specialist living in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Alex’s first product Pelvic Floor Strong (Ep 135) launched a few years ago, and specifically targeted women that were suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction.   Created with love and science-backed research for women 40+ , Pelvic Floor Strong has helped thousands of wom...

Send us Fan Mail July of 2020 is when Belinda knew that something needed to change; it was non-negotiable.    She was suffering from burnout that led to serious strain on her mental well-being, her physical well-being, and a feeling that ‘this was not the way she wanted to continue living her life.’   She called her husband & told him she applied for a business loan and they were going to star...

Send us Fan Mail     If you see a man carrying 500  lbs. on his back down your street , wielding a 50 lb + monster sledgehammer or carrying over 700 lbs. in a wheelbarrow, there is a chance that you live near the mad scientist of muscle!   Nick Nilsson has made a name for himself in the last two decades as an innovator of all things muscle and strength related. The gym is his lab and he will never...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus was not just a nice guy, a prophet from God or a kind, good teacher from almost 2,000 years ago.   He was either a compulsive liar, a crazed lunatic or He was Lord. Those are your 3 options.     Jesus himself made it very clear who He said He was in his 3 years of ministry.   Jesus claimed to be the Son of Man which is referenced 81 times within the four Gospels of Matthew,...

Send us Fan Mail     In the last few decades, the traditional American family has seemingly ‘lost its popularity’ at least as far as mainstream and social media are concerned.   The adage of ‘having a nice house with a white picket fence’ has eroded. Once a symbol of the ideal middle-class suburban life, with a large house, family, and peaceful lifestyle.     In this episode, co-host Chris Wilson...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2, Zach reveals his thoughts about today’s apparent attack on masculinity. In recent years it is abundantly clear that men and just about anything masculine or manly has been scrutinized and portrayed as bad or toxic. Coach Chris and Zach with nearly 20 years between them, tackle this highly controversial topic with boldness, honesty and insight.   “One of the biggest reas...

Send us Fan Mail     After hundreds of YouTube videos on the Critical Bench YouTube channel s and an almost endless list of credentials, Zach Zenios has devoted his life to strength, health optimization and mental toughness.   He’s a k ettlebell expert, USMC Veteran, Yoga instructor, Structural Therapi st and the list goes on and on. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Coach Zach Zenios has it al...

Send us Fan Mail     What do you get when you mix ancient wisdom with modern medical interventions? You get a balanced approach to your health.   Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast believes that we have the right to choose what we put into our bodies and what gets taken out. We need to learn to be our own healers.   Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic Practitioner , has studied in...

Send us Fan Mail     The next generation visits the Critical Bench Compound with host Jared Haley who is a father of 4  himself and was the perfect ‘neutral’ candidate to sit down with these rascals.   Siblings Karina and Lincoln along with Kellan and Camryn talk through their feelings about some of life’s biggest questions and issues…    While some of the answers may seem simple, often times in l...

Send us Fan Mail     Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst b ut he is so much more than that… Patric is a Kingdom man.   Our world is changing before our eyes and there seems to be a shortage of strong men showing up at home for their families and in their communities. So, when Strong By Design encounters these game changers, w...

Send us Fan Mail  James Barry was a picky eater as a kid. He ate his FIRST taco in college and would only eat PB&J sandwiches from 5 to 15 yrs. old. On the weekends his family indulged with Chinese and pizza takeout.    Fast food, frozen vegetables and microwaved meals were staple meals…  Obviously, this led to James becoming a chef 😉  In his early 20s James discovered that simple changes in...

Send us Fan Mail     In the words of our  inspiring guest today…   “ We were made for greatness but we continue to settle behind half-truths and useless excuses, building walls and masks, hoping that no one will see who we truly are underneath.   It is time for a change. We can be that change. ”  ~Brian Alsruhe     Today’s episode dives DEEP into the human spirit and what it looks like to overcome...

Send us Fan Mail   Life today is moving at breakneck speed .     P eople are busier than ever , maxed out, overwhelmed, and filled with anxiety and stress . L ook around and you can just feel it in your community, in the news and all over the world.    This episode is giving you permission to stop. To shut down and unplug. It i s time to find rest to allow for healing, restoration and renewal of y...

Send us Fan Mail     When not competing in the world axe throwing championships, Scott Biddle is busy investing in future generations through his non-profit, Unleashed heroes.   Unleashed Heroes is something Scott created to be able to focus on releasing teens and young adults into the world in a way that they will be successful and have some people in their corner.   Listen as Scott reveals his s...

Send us Fan Mail Becoming an uncommon man is not something that happens easily.   If you are tired of settling for average and tired of making excuses for why you are not showing up in life as your ‘best self’ then this conversation is exactly what you need.   Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast is long-time friend and absolute BEAST Travis Stoetzel. As a life-long high-performance ath...

Send us Fan Mail If you are frustrated with band-aid fixes and endless “pills for your ills” then this episode is just what the doctor ordered.   Dr. Elena Villanueva aka Dr. V joins the Strong By Design podcast to help people heal from within and address the root cause for chronic illness and dis-ease, not just deal with the symptoms for years on end.   Too often people get stuck in their pursuit...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you got a physical exam? In your teens or 20s perhaps?   Do you know more about how your computer works, your car or your iPhone compared to what is happening inside your own body!? There is a very good chance you do.   Sadly, many of us go years without getting evaluated and checked by a medical professional to find out the status of our health. Routine phy...

Send us Fan Mail Could Psychedelics be the future of mental health treatment and healing? Controversial, yes, but certainly worth exploration.   What appears to be true is that in recent decades, mental health throughout the world has been on the decline and what also appears to be true is that much of what is being done to resolve the issue is not working very well.   Luckily mental health is fin...

Send us Fan Mail We believe that you are strong by design, made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit.   This special first episode of 2023 showcases our best moments on the Strong By Design podcast show last year.    Our fifth year of SBD in 2022 was a tremendous year of growth for the show with record breaking month after record breaking month. We had some new hosts joining the s...

Send us Fan Mail If you never dig deep to uncover and deal with your pain, whatever that may be, you can never begin the healing process.   Our guest today Doug Smith succumbed to his past, most notably the loss of his mother and sister. Doug was such a driven go getter that he let himself get lost in work and his career, never allowing himself to grieve the loss of those he loved most.   And this...

Send us Fan Mail   Merry Christmas! Hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson talk about the true meaning of Christmas, what is Christmas Spirit and how they talk about Santa Claus and Jesus with their children. They also recount some of their favorite Christmas moments and share some hilarious stories about the magic of Santa.   Christmas is a time of reflection and pause...    A time to remember how bl...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing the burning hot conversation with Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth aka Dr. Boz… about how marijuana and THC affect the brain.   In part 2, discover how THC levels have literally skyrocketed in the marijuana grown today compared to Woodstock weed 50 years ago. And are CBD oil or gummies safe and truly THC free?   Learn more about what is happening chemica...

Send us Fan Mail What effect does marijuana have on the brain itself and the chemical activity happening at the neuron receptor sites? Over the last 10+ years smoking marijuana has become a widely accepted drug used recreationally and prescribed by doctors in some cases. It has become big business. But no one seems to be talking about the negative implications attached to using this carcinogenic d...