Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a text    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 life adults tend to over complicate things. There is a lot of wisdom and insight from these young people. Hope you enjoy our first ever all kids’ episode.    “Part of bullying is not on the bully; it might be personal stuff that they can’t control... Maybe they have abusive parents or their parents are divorcing.” - Kellan Wilson and Karina Westerdal    Time Stamps  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst but 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, we like to find out what makes them tick.  Beyond Patric’s amazing basketball success and broadcasting career is something much richer and life changing. Following his tragic accident last year leaving him in a wheelchair, he is helping those paralyzed by fear live in the now.   In his words, “I had to sit to walk.”    “They see the 10% of the iceberg, but then Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 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 his diet and lifestyle had massive impact on his quality of life. He realized the power of good food on our health and this launched him into his culinary greatness.  And for the last 16+ years he has been a professional chef focused on making comfort foods healthy without sacrificing taste. Chef James has cooked for celebrities, musicians, and the ultra-wealthy...Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    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 the many challenges that life throws at us.  We believe 100% that You Are Strong By Design and in order to fix this broken world, we must stand strong, seek truth in all things, be grateful for our many blessings and never give up on ourselves or those we care about.  Leave it all on the field and die empty friends.Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text  Life today is moving at breakneck speed.   People are busier than ever, maxed out, overwhelmed, and filled with anxiety and stress. Look 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 is time to find rest to allow for healing, restoration and renewal of your body, mind and spirit.  Co-host Jared Haley sits down with friend and pastor Dave Williams to talk about finding some overdue rest in our lives. If God rested, then it is probably important for us as well.  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    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 story from full time ministry, to axe throwing; and how God has led him every step of the way. Jared Haley hosts this episode on Strong By Design with his old buddy Scott.    “Everything I do seems so different from the thing I did before… but God starts showing me a thread from one life to the other that seems like completely different things and just showed how they are all connected." - Scott Biddle    Time Stamps    Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 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 athlete, man-maker and transformation specialist, Travis is on a mission to destroy the dad bod and help busy men stop living a mediocre existence.  As a father of 4 daughters, Travis understands the demands of life and how easy it is to stop pursuing greatness and get lost in the daily grind. Life is hard, but giving up on yourself is never the option. It is time to get lean, strong, and more energized to live your BEST LIFE.     “It’s not always easy to wake up in the morning, but I do it. I do the work because I’m living and leading life in alignment, in accordance to that man that I’m looking to build and I’m going to continue to build.” - Travis Stoetzel    Time Stamps    01:20 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  4:17 - Meet today's special guest, Travis Stoetzel, the forged father  7:17 - Discover how he got involved in physical fitness and athletics  10:55 - How his dad served as an inspiration for him to work hard  14:08 - Travis shares his football journey which led to coaching  20:31 - The Uncommon man amongst Common men   23:11 - What is your life's mission and vision?  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 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 of health with long term prescription medications never exploring the deeper levels necessary to uproot the cause and truly heal their bodies and minds.  After succumbing to her own near-death experience, Dr V is on a mission to provide health and healing solutions to thousands of people and she is succeeding!    "Because so much of my issues were brain-based, and being able to come back from that, is why I’m so passionate about teaching other people that you’re not broken… There are answers and there are solutions.” - Dr. Elena Villanueva    Time Stamps    01:07 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  4:06 – Meet today's special guest, Dr. Elena Villanueva, founder of 'Modern Holistic Health'  6:37 – How her struggles with her own health served as inspiration to become a functional holistic medicine expert  10:20 - The importance of identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness and brain-related conditions    13:32 - The wake-up call: Dr. Elene's deteriorating health     21:33 - Dr. Elena on why pharmaceuticals drugs are not a long-term solution for chronic illnesses and mental health issues    25:34 - Discover the secrets to healing your mental health issues  30:43 – What are the causes of leaky brain? 37:40 - How Dr. Elena's programs & master class can help people improve their mental health  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 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 physical examinations and blood work may sound like a minor thing to do but it can reveal so much about our overall health and wellbeing. It could even save your life!  Functional Nutritionist Gillis Pellegrin from The Educated Dieter speaks with host Chris Wilson about the simple things all people can do to take ownership when it comes to their personal health and living a life strong by design.    “You have to treat your internal health and your physical health just as important as you see something that is completely non-negotiable in other aspects of life.”- Gillis Pellegrin    Time Stamps    1:19 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  3:08 – Meet today's guest, a functional nutritionist, Gillis Pellegrin  7:11 – What inspired Gillis to embrace his profession  9:46 – Shifting consumer perspective when it comes to nutrition  13:11 – Know the importance of prioritizing yourself FIRST  17:25 – Physical exam leads to leukemia diagnosis for his friend  25:36 – Blood work lab markers impact on internal and external health  37:00 – What exactly is a ‘functional nutritionist’?Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textCould 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 finally getting the recognition and attention it deserves.  While traditional prescription medications seem to be the norm, are they truly helping to heal or just cope with past traumas, anxiety, and depression? Is the best strategy to improving people’s mental health for them to be numb to their feelings and to merely treat their symptoms for life?  Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast is Jose Munoz Aycart, co-founder of Wondermed. Jose and his team are attempting to go further than standard treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other similar mental health concerns with the goal of alleviating the symptoms of psychological distress.    “Mental health is much more than just medicine, much more than anxiety and much more than depression. It is the way in which we see life, the way in which we experience it, and the way in which we feel about it. Therefore, the way that we live it.” -- Jose Munoz Aycart    Time Stamps    01:04 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 03:49 – Meet today's special guest, Jose Monuz Aycart, co-founder and managing director of 'Wondermed' 8:06 - Jose on why mental health issues are on the rise 11:28 - How Wondermed is changing the conversation on mental health 14:41 - Discover what inspired him to help people with depression and anxiety 18:02 - How psychedelics can help boost mental health 23:23 - The impact of COVID-19 on mental health  29:32 - Jose on how ketamine and psychedelics work  36:13 - Where you can go to learn more about 'Wondermed's' program 40: 18 - Jose shares some of their clients’ most inspiring testimonials   Resources:  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com