Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a text 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 show like Jo Miller and Jared Haley and some truly extraordinary men and women as guests like Horst Schulze, Dr. Annette Bosworth, Dr. Frank Turek and Larry Yatch to name a few.  There is no conversation or subject matter we aren’t willing to tackle. Our entire team would like to say thank you so much for supporting our podcast and we hope you enjoy the 11 episodes we’ve selected in this most memorable show.     “It’s always fun to look back on some of the most powerful, most compelling, most outrageous conversations that we had last year. We want to highlight the ones that went above and beyond, whether it was the guest or the topic.” -Chris Wilson    Time Stamps    00:00 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 02:25 - Discover the most emotional and powerful conversations of the year with Joe Miller 4:56 - How martial arts helped them develop mental toughness 6:54 - Jo on coping with the loss of her twin sister 8:53 - Listen to the most embarrassing & humorous episode of 2022 with Jared Hailey and Mike Westerdal 9:34 - Are you too easily offended? 10:45 - The high road: Smart ways to respond when you're offended 12:40 - The power of managing your emotional reactions 13:45 - Listen to the most controversial episode of 2022 with Annette "Dr. Boz" Bosworth 14:26 - Discover that one patient that changed her whole clinical practice 15:22 - Dr. Boz shares her ‘accidental’ discovery of ketosis, and how she supplemented her mom’s chemo with ketones 19:37 - The most popular episode of 2022: The truth about porn 22:16 - The difference between watching porn vs. real intimacy 25:25 - 2022's most bizarre episode: Don't make these job interview MISTAKES! 28:05 - How much should you talk during a job interview? 31:26 - The most concerning and alarming conversation of 2022: Protecting young eyes with Chris McKenna 32:28 - The impact of technologies on children 36:31 – ListeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 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 came at a great cost… Find out how dark things got for Doug, what rock bottom was like for him and what he had to do to recover and get his life back on track. He has since gone on to BIG things in his community and beyond!  This final episode of 2022 is for all of you that are hurting from past traumas and loss of loved ones… Remember, there is always hope and a way to come back from terrible loss and a painful past.    “My life was just filled with all this grief. But my therapist said ‘Doug, I know you think you’ve grieved and moved past some of these things but you can’t say goodbye to something that you’ve never said hello to. And he said, I think you need to start diving into some of these deeper root issues in your life’… so I started grieving for the first time.” -- Doug Smith    Time Stamps    01:10 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  03:19 – Meet today’s special guest, Doug Smith  06:15 – Doug openly shares his personal anxiety attack experience  10:34 – The power of giving yourself time to grieve  16:26 – Doug shares the triggers of his anxiety attack and tips for coping with it  22:20 – Rhythms of rest: Why it’s important to take time off  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text  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 blessed we are in this life and for the year that is ending. A time to focus on what truly matters. A time to give back to other people and show you care for them. A time to smile more, be grateful for the life you have, the people who are in it and let your light shine for others to see. A time of hope, love, light, singing, celebration and giving.  The greatest time of the year not measured in what you get but in what you have with family, friends and loved ones.  Christmas is the day our Savior was born. The day that will forever change who we are and how we live our lives forever. The day 'the most talked about man who ever lived' was born. A day of celebration for Jesus of Nazareth - Hallelujah for Jesus Christ our King on His birthday.    “Our kids, even when they do believe Santa is real, they understand the hierarchy -- that Jesus is more important and will always be important than giving gifts from Santa Claus. And the gift that Jesus gives is way more important than anything you’re gonna receive.” -- Jared Haley    Scripture for today’s episode:  John 3:16  "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."    Isaiah 7:14  Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.    Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Annette Bosworth, known as Dr. Boz, dives into the profound impacts of marijuana and THC on brain health. She highlights the alarming increase in THC levels in today’s marijuana compared to the past. The conversation reveals how these substances interact with brain chemistry, particularly in adolescents. Dr. Boz also addresses the safety of CBD products and the long-term effects of chronic marijuana use, emphasizing the brain's potential for healing post-abuse and the importance of understanding the science behind these substances.

Dr. Annette Bosworth, known as Dr. Boz, is an internal medicine physician specializing in brain health and the effects of substances. She discusses the alarming implications of chronic marijuana use on brain development, especially in children. Dr. Boz emphasizes the addiction potential of marijuana and compares its risks to those of tobacco. She shares insights from her research on THC and its complex relationship with brain health, urging the need for better education on the consequences of drug use among youth.

Send us a text What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  We’ve all heard the old adage and know exactly what it means. Good, bad and anything in between will remain off the record.  But how does this approach work in our everyday life?  Ultimately this is awful advice for how to live your life in the real world.    There comes a time when you must look into the mirror and live by a higher standard in your personal and professional life. Your character becomes highly valuable and can be the one thing that makes you or wrecks you.  Coach Chris Wilson discusses this essential core value for Critical Bench (there are 7) with some personal stories and insights about what he refers to as the backbone of human existence, integrity.    “If there is no backbone or bedrock to be grounded in as a person or grounded to in a business or organization of any kind, how can you have long-term success? How can you ever have great achievement?” - Chris Wilson    Time Stamps   00:40 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  03:48 – Are YOU a person of character?  11:30 – Host Chris Wilson shares personal examples of behaviors that lack integrity or require a high degree of integrity  24:13 – The importance of integrity in business and business relationships  29:35 – What it means to live in alignment  35:44 – 10 integrity quotes that will empower you  42:05 – Chris shares a powerful key takeaway from the episodeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text 100 pairs of shoes. 30+ high dollar purses. Stacks of baseball cards. What about that nightly 6-pack after work, a pot of coffee every morning before work or those 2-3 midday energy drinks daily just to stay focused and get by??    There are so many things out there that hold some kind of power over us.  What is an addiction? Are all people guilty of at least one addiction, good or bad? And are all addictions actually BAD for you?   Most people when they hear the ‘A’ word are thinking of drinking, smoking, binge eating, pornography among other habits we label as ‘bad’ and we aren’t proud of.  Find out from hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson what they have struggled with in the past and what has them hooked these days along with their honest insights about channeling their own addictive personalities.    “It gives you that dopamine. It feels good, but it’s not productive... It could be hurting your work, could be hurting your finances, it could be hurting your relationships.” -- Mike Westerdal    Time Stamps   01:03 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  03:22 – Do YOU have an addictive personality?  08:44 – When do hobbies become addictions?  12:05 – Reconnecting with childhood hobbies: Mike and Chris on collecting action figures  20:04 – Chris on the joy of collecting  24:15 – Hobby or addiction? Why self-awareness is important  29:07 – When does collecting things become a probSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.”  Becoming the best in the world at something, being truly excellent at it takes discipline and an uncompromising way of doing things.   For Horst Schulze, the former president and co-founder of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, his message for over 5 decades to all businesses and business leaders is clear and uncomplicated.   The idea of treating others with kindness, greeting them with a smile, maintaining eye contact and saying ‘My Pleasure’ is not all that complicated but it is the cornerstone of the greatest hotel company in the world.  Horst created a culture of servant leadership that made his 55 Ritz Carlton hotels the very best in the world at serving their guests. Find out in this incredible conversation what it takes to overcome mediocrity with excellence.    “If I’m doing excellent in what I’m doing, even if I wash dishes, I can still define myself as a fine gentleman. It’s not up to anybody else. It’s only me. It’s not my job, name of job, the society, the country, the neighborhood. It is nothing but me who defines himself.” –Horst Schulze    Time Stamps   00:58 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  04:05 – Meet today’s special guest, Horst Schulze, co-founder and former president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company  09:01 – Horst recounts his start in the hotel industry at the age of 14  12:30 – What is excellence and what does it mean to be a person of excellence?  20:50 – Discover how Horst navigated through the early part of his career, and what led him to the Ritz-Carlton  27:03 – The power of going tSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. -Proverbs 27:17 Our guest today on Strong By Design is Aaron Walker, the founder and visionary for the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group. A group dedicated to helping people live a life of success and significance. If we are honest with ourselves and truly on a journey of self-improvement, to get better every day personally and professionally and to remain motivated to put in the work, one thing is for certain… We need to lean on people we trust to keep us on the narrow path. This is not necessarily about the bank account, the possessions and the celebrity that comes with most success. This has more to do with finding true fulfillment, purpose, and identity in yourself along the way. When you are surrounded by people who know you deeply and you lean into their wisdom, truth, and strength, you unleash your greatest superpowers.   “I came home with a pocket full of money to a house full of strangers... I don’t want that happening to other business people, and I want to go on a quest to help people understand that you can have great success and significance simultaneously.” -- Aaron Walker   Time Stamps 00:00 – Redefining success: Identifying what matters most to you 01:06 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast 03:48 – Meet today’s special guest, Aaron Walker of ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ mastermind group 05:54 – Aaron shares how he got into the business industry, and a tragic accident that changed his life 13:35 – Discover how his mastermind group got started 17:57 – What is a mastermind group, and what makes ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ different? 25:14 – The power of accountability 35:30 – Are you a giver or a taker? 43:55 – The importance of community groups and why it matters 50:46 – Level up: Aaron on why you should invest in yourself 54:04 – Aaron shares one of his client’s powerful testimonies 1:02:36 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’     Resources: ViewFromtheTop.com   Connect w/ Aaron: Instagram Facebook YouTube   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text  In the conclusion to living virtually or virtuously…  Jared and Chris talk about setting healthy boundaries with social platforms and why limiting or restricting our children’s time on social media is critical to their future.  And how can we merge our face-to-face connections with our screen time connections for the best possible outcome? Where must the foundation be laid?  Lastly, how does all this lead to living a life strong by design? Find out in today’s Part 2 episode on SBD.    “Different people and different temperaments are going to need to be friends with more or less people… But it doesn’t matter who you are, you need that interaction with other human beings. You were designed for that interaction and if you don’t have it, it’s going to cause us." – Jared Haley      Time Stamps   00:32 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  00:55 – The importance of setting healthy boundaries with the virtual world  08:42 – Jared and Chris on why should we keep children off social media  13:17 – Should kids have smartphones?  17:20 – The power of human connection: Virtually vs. physically  20:43 – Why is connecting with others important?  31:35 – The role of faith and decisiveness in living a virtuous life  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com