

Strong By Design Podcast
Team CriticalBench
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 please send an email to strongbydesignpodcast@gmail.comNew Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!
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Jul 19, 2023 • 39min
Ep 296 Is IV Therapy Safe and Worth It? ft. Angie Prchlik, RN
Send us a text On today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down to talk with Angie Prchlik of Oasis IV Therapy. IV therapy has emerged as one of the most effective and popular treatments in Tampa, providing various health benefits for residents seeking better health and wellness. Oasis IV Therapy is an excellent option for those looking to improve their energy levels, digestion processes, blood circulation, cardiovascular health, and more. IV therapy provides quick and safe hydration and speedier delivery of vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream to help alleviate any ailments present or slow the effects of aging. It can also treat chronic conditions such as migraines, Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and more. What is even more exciting is that you do not have to go to them. Oasis IV Therapy offers a mobile service and they will come to your home. Join Coach Tonya and hear for yourself, as Angie shares all the incredible benefits that IV therapy can offer you to improve your health, wellness, and vitality. “If we think about our body, everything functions at a cellular level, your body needs these essential vitamins and minerals to be able to function at its best and highest level. It’s hard to get this through our diet alone; not many of us eat perfectly the way we should." -- Angie Prchlik, RN Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jul 12, 2023 • 58min
Ep 295 Mankind's Greatest Achievement... a White Lie? ft. the Tin Foil Hat Club
Send us a textNOT your typical Strong By Design podcast episode. Do you ever question the world as you see it? Have you ever been skeptical about past events that are widely considered fact? Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades about the big and small things in life. Today on the show we feature for the very first-time videographer Stephen Ohocinski and marketing specialist Jessie Decille from team Critical Bench. Hosting today are Mike Westerday and Jared Haley. It’s time to get ready to re-think reality and have your minds blown! “We tried to get to the moon, we realized we couldn’t, we have made that promise to the world, and a move to try to unify and have that triumphant victory, we put the plan in motion. I believed the astronauts went into orbit but they didn’t go to the moon... After all the things that I’ve seen, there’s no way that occurred. - Stephen Ohocinski Time Stamps 01:10 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:01 - Get to know today's special guests, the Tin Foil Hat Club on a Conspiracies podcast 3:54 - Discover what is the idea behind the foil hat 8:06 - What is 'The Mandela Effect'? 19:33 - Understanding the theory of 'The Time Travelling Trump Family' 30:05 - Do you believe that we probably went to the moon? 31:48 - Steve talks about the 'Historical situation after we went to the Moon' 36:24 -Are there flags on the moon? 36:51 - Uncovering the theories of us landing on the moon 44;41 - Discover the footage from the unused tape of NASA 49:07 - The PROPAGANDA: What's true, what's not true? Resources: Mandela Effect Time Traveling Trump Family Did we go to the Moon? Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 25min
Ep 294 Transcending the Power of Alcohol ft. Chris Scott
Send us a textWhen drinking alcohol goes from occasional happy hours with friends and co-workers to necessary regimented daily practice. If you require booze to function with the pressures and anxieties of life (or know someone who does) then this episode is a MUST listen. This is a sobering discussion about the darkness of alcoholism. Our guest on Strong By Design, Chris Scott, founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. Chris has been addiction-free since 2014 and is on a mission to help others break free as well. He is the author of Drinking Sucks!, creator of online course & support community Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0, and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast with Matt Finch. Chris has dedicated nearly a decade to studying alcohol recovery, natural supplementation, and fitness. “My brain was deteriorating, my liver was deteriorating, my gut was deteriorating and my sanity was deteriorating. I would wake up every night at 3 in the morning feeling like all was about to break loose. The same feeling of anxiety that you would have, situationally, if a nuclear bomb had just got off or was about to, and only you knew it.” - Chris Scott Time Stamps 0:54 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:12 - Get to know today's special guest, Chris Scott, the founder of 'Fit Recovery' 6:55 - How Chris' social drinking turned into alcohol abuse 12:45 - What are the impacts of alcohol on his health? 14:55 - The ups and downs of alcohol recovery 18:58 - Chris recalls his time at the Detox Center 23:45 - GABA and Alcohol: Understanding the effects of insufficient GABA levels in the body 29:12 - Did his ANXIETY lead him to develop an alcohol syndrome? 38:50 - Chris openly talks about the ups and downs of alcohol recovery 46:38 - The importance of supplements and nutrition in alcohol detox and withdrawal 52:41 - What diseases are associated with alcohol addiction? 55:07 - What supplements are best to help with alcohol withdrawals? 1:02:50 - Discover Chris' impressive transformation as he transcends alcohol 1:05:44 - Are you an ALCOHOLIC? 1:18:33 - Where you can go to connect with Chris Scott Resources: Fit Recovery Connect w/ Chris: Instagram YouTube Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 15min
Ep 293 Are You Living an EPIC Life? ft. Anthony Astbury
Send us a textWould you agree that men today seem ‘detached’ from a true path in life? Statistically men in their 30s and 40s are feeling unfulfilled, depressed, and wanting more out of life. Men are struggling to connect and express themselves to become ‘whole’ men. Sadly, many are drifting wondering, “Is this it?” The luxury home, sports car, expensive watch, and dream vacations are not filling the gaps. And they never will. What we know to be true is that experiences, typically with other people, are what bring fullness, purpose and meaning to life. But where can men go for this mindset shift? The Whole Man Academy, created by our guest today, Anthony Astbury, is a powerful network of adventurous and bold men looking to live well and live that epic life. “When it comes to emotions, as men, we've not grown up with it being okay to express your emotions. That does not mean you'd go online taking pictures of yourself looking sad all the time... I think that means you finding a close strong network of men or women around you who you can say whatever you want to say." - Anthony Astbury Time Stamps 1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:24 - Get to know today's special guest, Anthony Astbury, founder of Whole Man Academy 9:21 - Why podcasting is important and powerful 13:09 - Anthony recounts his life 10 years ago and what led him to uncover the power of personal development 17:42 - How he discovered his interests in life 19:32 - Discover Anthony's journey of self-improvement and personal development and how it led him to specialize in coaching men to master their mindset 25:02 - Anthony on helping men lead their version of an epic life with 'Whole Man Academy' 27:32 - Men and emotions: Why do men take their own lives a lot more than women? 36:08 - The taste of living with the TRUTH over comfort 38:16 - Understanding the mission of 'Whole Man Academy' 42:03 - Anthony talks about his powerful 'Date with Destiny' experience 50:44 - One Day or Day One? 54:03 - The power of having men's support groups 1:00:22 - Why should you just sit down and contemplate more 1:11:41 - Where you can go to connect with Anthony Astbury and get to know more about the 'Whole Man Academy' Resources: Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 292 Are You 'Chosen' by God? ft. Jared Haley & Chris Wilson
Send us a textDid you know that you are chosen by God? He knows the number of hairs on your head. He is your Father in Heaven. And He is moving in the world in a BIG way with the hugely popular tv series, The Chosen. The first tv series about the life of Jesus and His disciples. Today on Strong By Design, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson talk about their favorite moments and characters on the hit show. God loves you so much that He gave His One and only Son to you as a gift of salvation. And if you believe in Him, you will never perish but have everlasting life. That’s from John 3:16 That’s right, in Jesus you have eternal life. Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 If there’s one thing in this episode on SBD we would like for you to remember, it’s that Jesus chose you. He died for you. He is always there, waiting for you to seek Him and be in relationship with Him. He loves you deeply and He will never leave you. “I want people to understand, especially as new believers, that our goal is not to see how close we can get to the line without crossing. Our goal is to run from the line, and so our boundary can’t be like inches from the line; we want to be miles and miles away.” – Jared Haley Time Stamps 01:04 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:55 - Hosts Chris Wilson & Jared Haley on why you should watch 'The Chosen' 11:54 - Discover the scripture that Jared missed despite knowing the BIBLE for years 15:57 - Religion vs Relationship: The internal struggle of Nicodemus 21:49 - Who is Little James? 24:55 - Jared & Chris recount how Jesus appointed His disciples to spread the words of Jesus 27:13 - Why Mary Magdalene is called Lilith in 'The Chosen'? 30:13 - The importance of setting boundaries to keep you from moral failure 38:00 - Jared & Chris recounts the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman 43:04 - The ULTIMATE fall for People: Sex, Money, and Power 46:49 - Matthew in 'The Chosen': Why his disability matters 50:37 - Chris recounts how Jonathan Roumie portrays 'Jesus' in 'The Chosen' perfectly 53:52 - How did Jesus interact with children? 1:03:40 - Where you can go to watch the Christian series, 'The Chosen' Resources: Angel.com Connect w/ Jared & Chris: Jared’s Instagram Chris’s Instagram Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jun 14, 2023 • 50min
Ep 291 Busy Professionals can be Fully Present at Home Too! ft. Nicole Carver
Send us a text Nicole Carver is a powerhouse! In 2012, after spending her career in roles as an executive level assistant across government and corporate settings, Nicole Carver founded Carver Concierge. She saw the desire of busy professionals to be fully present with their families as well as highly dedicated to their work. As a military wife, mother of three, dog mom of two rescues, and a business owner who stays highly connected in the community, Nicole enjoys her busy lifestyle and can relate to many of the challenges to maintaining life harmony that her clients face. With all her success you’d think she’d be ready to put her feet up and enjoy some well-deserved downtime however, Nicole has set her sights on a new, exciting project. Join Coach Tonya today, as Nicole shares this new “passion project” with her. “It sounds like you have to say 'NO' and have to stomp your foot to have a boundary. But it's not... boundaries can be a silent thing that we implement for ourselves that you just know in your head how you are going to manage something. And I think we need a lot more practice at it." - Nicole Carver Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jun 7, 2023 • 56min
Ep 290 Age Reversal: Biohack Your Bodyclock Backwards ft. Juliana Dennis
Send us a text Join coach Tonya today as she sits down with Longevity and Anti-Aging Specialist, Juliana Dennis. Juliana’s passion is to empower you to look and feel great today, and for years to come! Juliana shares her passion for helping others in her book, "Aging Redefined: Biohack Your Bodyclock Backwards," which is available on Amazon. With 20 years of experience studying functional and laboratory medicine, as well as being a licensed esthetician, Juliana brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her coaching practice. As a sought-after public speaker, Juliana has shared the stage with renowned speaker Denis Waitley, and has spoken at numerous live events. She also frequently appears as a guest on podcasts, where she shares her insights and expertise on longevity, anti-aging, and overall wellness. “It’s a collection of lifestyle habits such as sleep, managing stress, hydration, nutrition and supplementation, and your mindset... If all these things are put together in this harmonic plan, and from that, we can see an absolute change within six months.” - Juliana Dennis Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

May 31, 2023 • 47min
Ep 289 The Holy Spirit ft. Pastor Mike Ash
Send us a text Connecting to God and to Jesus through the Holy Spirit requires an understanding of what the Holy Trinity is… Pastor Mike Ash from Grace Family Church visits the Strong By Design podcast to talk with co-host Jared Haley about his encounters with the Holy Spirit and relationship to God. Our Christian faith is based on God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Understanding that relationship and how they are different and one is paramount. This conversation is based on a sermon Jared heard at church and was moved to have Pastor Mike on the show to share with our listeners. “People asked, ‘How do you hear from the Holy Spirit?’ For me, the number 1 way is through fasting – what happens is you starve the flesh to feed the spirit… In those moments, I feel that it charges my relationship with God and the Holy Spirit, and in those moments, He speaks to me." - Pastor Mike Ash Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

May 24, 2023 • 43min
Ep 288 Paying It Forward One Home at a Time ft. Mary-Jane Rickles
Send us a text Mary-Jane Rickles has spent her career as a champion for those in need in the Tampa Bay Area. Mary-Jane began working for LifeLink as an advocate for organ donation and played a key role in helping to save the lives of many people who were waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Mary-Jane has brought her passion for philanthropy into her business model for her and her husband's real estate company, Live Well Team of Tampa Bay. By operating from a place of corporate consciousness and consistently working to make an impact in the lives of others, Mary-Jane is building a team of philanthropic realtors with a model that is focused on always giving back and paying it forward. “At the end of the day, getting a check might feel good... But if I can take 5% of that and make a difference in the world, that makes everybody feel good." - Mary-Jane Rickles Time Stamps Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

May 17, 2023 • 59min
Ep 287 Plant Based Lifestyle: Coming Back to Health ft. Fab the Vegan
Send us a text What are you focusing on? Is it supporting or getting in the way of what you want to achieve? Today Coach Tonya sits down with Fabricio Zambrano, or as many of us here in Tampa know him … Fab the Vegan. Several years ago, Fabricio was in terrible health and knew that if he didn’t do something to improve his lifestyle, his quality of life was going to be irreversibly altered. Unwilling to accept a life of managing his diabetes, and not being able to make the walk from his car to the beach, Fab began making the transition to a plant-based lifestyle. It was a transition that took 18 months however, the results are literally jaw-dropping. Today Fab looks 15 years younger than his actual age. His energy is through the roof, he is no longer diabetic and he is living in an optimal state of health and wellness. What’s most impressive though is his story … and how he’s been able to stick to his plant-based lifestyle easily. Whatever your health and wellness goals may be … Fabricio’s wisdom in simplifying things for your ultimate success is something you must hear. “Take your time, do it slowly. We did not get sick or gain those extra weight overnight. It took time. But at the same time, I educated myself... Before you do anything, educate yourself." - Fabricio Zambrano a.k.a. 'Fab the Vegan' Time Stamps Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com