Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a text How bad do you want to [fill in the blank]?  To lose weight perhaps, build muscle or just feel better in your own skin?  Listen, we are all busy people, and we all want to look and feel our best. But life is moving at 1,000 miles per hour every single day with limited time to get stuff done. We hardly have time enough to breathe and do anything good for ourselves.  So, the BIG question is this: What’s the difference between people who find the time to GSD while others get stuck and continue to struggle year after year?   You’d be shocked to discover that achieving our best physique and optimal health is far less complicated than you’ve been led to believe!  Our guest today on SBD is Charlie Johnson of Charlie Johnson Fitness. He is a Forbes Top 3 Transformation Coach in the World having helped over 8,000 men and women.       “The questions we ask ourselves in terms of what we do on a daily basis are more important than the answers... Identifying the needle movers in life, what helps us take a step forward and getting rid of the stuff that does not really make a difference." - Charlie Johnson    Time Stamps   00:39 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  3:10 – Get to know Online Transformation Coach, Charlie Johnson  11:19 – Is being nervous a good or bad thing?  17:00 – Charlie talks about why some people find the time, while others struggle to get stuff done  20:21 – What's stopping you from reaching your fitness goals?  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textAbove all other things, people ultimately want to find peace in this life.  Things often feel out of our control regardless of how much effort or thought we apply.  So, in this uncertain, fast pace grind we call life, where do we turn for peace, love and truth?  To technology? What about high-priced objects? How about other people experiencing the same frustrations and struggles as us?   Nothing fills that hole in our soul like being in relationship with our Creator. On today’s SBD podcast, special guest Jared Haley and host Chris Wilson talk about life and the path to inner peace.    “When I think about trying to find this inner peace through that relationship, it's remembering that it's a relationship with the Father and the Son... and God truly wants what's best for me." - Jared Haley    Time Stamps   00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  04:20 – Get to know Jared Haley of Team Critical Bench  07:46 – The true meaning of Peace  12:04 – Jared on where do we find peace in today's world  16:19 – The importance of peace and harmony in the workplace  20:04 – What does a healthy relationship with God look like?  28:03 – Love ≠ acceptance: Jared on what does it really mean to be loving  35:20 – Is there such a thing as Truth?  41:13 – Jared on how to find peace with God  48:42 – The power of walking by Faith & living in Faith    Connect w/ Jared:Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text  Most men today are struggling, grappling for their identity.   What or Who is “the standard” for being a real man? What does a good human being look like, a good husband and father… someone we all aspire to be?   In this life of imperfection, sin, poor choices and self-doubt, there is only one man that meets the needs of all men (all people) and His name is Jesus. He is the Standard.  He provides a plan and sets the standard that is relatively unknown to modern Christian men and really men everywhere seeking wisdom, strength, courage and love.  Today’s guest, Josh Khachadourian, is the author of The Standard, as well as a husband, father, leader, coach and host of the ‘Raising The Standard’ podcast.    "A real man can show his emotions... and he's just as much a man when he's on his knees, teaching a child or demonstrating an emotion that others might say 'oh that's too vulnerable.” -Josh Khachadourian    Time Stamps   00:00 – Understanding masculinity  00:59 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  3:55 – Meet Josh Khachadourian, author of the best-seller 'The Standard'  07:48 – Josh recounts his childhood and spiritual upbringing  11:06 – ‘The Standard’: Discover the inspiration behind the book  17:02 – Josh shares what it’s like living with the Christian faith  21:30 – Discover the true meaning of masculinitySupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOften times what makes an athlete a superstar isn’t how high they jump, how fast they run or how hard they hit… it’s their ability to perform under pressure and how they take care of their body.  Sure, to be an elite athlete in peak condition requires years of hard work, a commitment to physical exertion, disciplined nutrition and relentless focus most people don’t possess but it also demands relaxation and rest.   Ever hear how professionals are able to block out the noise and just slow everything down around them? They achieve a state of FLOW. This vital trait goes much deeper than some deep breathing exercises and concentration techniques.   Today’s conversation on the Strong By Design show explores the behind the scenes world of endurance and high level athletes and all that it takes to keep the body and the mind firing on all cylinders.    "How we regulate that stress response is everything man... regulating that autonomic nervous system is the key."  -Douglas Bertram    Time Stamps   00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast   03:56 – Get to know Douglas Bertram, CEO of Structural Elements   08:19 – Discover the secret to endurance success   17:04 – Douglas gives tips on how to get started with endurance sport   22:10 – The power of relaxation  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textIn the dark, all alone, covered in blood and not sure what just happened… Walking in a daze, holding her ear because it felt as though it may come off completely and hoping to see light somewhere in the distance, Jo was terrified. Have you ever been in a life-or-death situation? Our guest today on Strong By Design, Jo Miller, was in a terrible car accident and this is her story.   "I just kept thinking 'Wow, it's amazing I'm alive'... They said if I had been an inch taller, the roof of my car would've gone through my skull." - Jo Miller     Time Stamps 00:54 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 05:12 – Get to know today’s special guest, Jo Miller 7:20 – Jo shares what life looks like prior to the traumatic accident 12:38 – Jo recounts traumatic car accident 18:39 – The power of prayer: Jo shares testimony of how she survived car accident 25:04 – The recovery and challenges faced after the accident 32:19 – Her personal relationship with God 35:20 – Jo talks about the turning point in her health and fitness journey 43:08 – How Jo’s traumatic accident affected her 51:36 – From setback to comeback: Trusting God’s plan for your life   Connect w/ Jo: Facebook Instagram   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 textOur most precious gift is not parked in our driveway, on our finger or hanging in our closet. And although we may be quick to list off our most cherished loved ones, closest friends and beautiful children, it’s not that either… The one thing money just cannot buy is time. Time is the one thing that is limited and none of us has more time than another in a given day but we can "create" more time by how we use it. This first ever solo podcast on the Strong By Design podcast show explores how we all can best use our most precious gift, how to recognize it’s value and properly respect it in our day. Coach Chris Wilson shares his insights and personal struggles with time management.     "Every day is a new opportunity to make a decision to start living differently." -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 00:00 – The power of prioritization 1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 5:38 – What is your most precious gift? 7:40 – Host Chris Wilson on why time management is the key to success 12:12 – The power of goal setting and accountability 14:14 – The importance of respecting other people’s time 20:27 – Chris gives tips to those who are struggling with time management 26:00 – Chris shares powerful bible verses about time management 29:47 – The power of valuing your time   Resources The Perfect Day Formula The ONE Thing   Connect w/ Chris: Facebook Instagram   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 textThe conversation with Dr. Boz continues as she explains why ketones are ‘better’ than carbs for sustainable fuel (logs versus pine needles) and the many ways the ketogenic diet can positively boost your brain and overall health. And then LIVE on the show Dr. Boz and coach Chris analyze their blood with blood glucose tests and uric acid testing. How do they do? Enjoy the conclusion to this special double episode and IF you haven’t yet listened to Ep 219 (part 1) with Dr. Boz, please go back and begin listening there!   "As a doctor the number one question I get from patients when they are faced with a scary choice in medicine today, 'Doc, what would you do?' Fight it Anyway You Can." -Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth MD)   Time Stamps 00:17 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 00:41 – Dr. Boz on the difference between burning carbs vs. fat for keto fuel 9:23 – What inspired her to write a book about the power of keto diet 12:55 – Discover the benefits of keto living beyond weight loss 22:05 – Dr. Boz on boosting your metabolism with intermittent fasting and keto diet 25:06 – What makes Dr. Boz passionate about keto living 30:42 - Dr. Boz dives deep into Blood Glucose Meters and Ketone Blood Testing 39:45 – The importance of monitoring ketones 45:37 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Boz and learn more about keto living     Resources Dr Boz’s Book – Any Way You Can   Connect w/ Dr. Boz: Facebook Instagram   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 textWhen you’re in a battle, you must fight it anyway you can to survive. Often our best discoveries in life come when we are faced with tremendous fear and adversity. Dr. Annette Bosworth did just that when her own mother was dying of cancer. It became her mission to find an alternative approach to chemo and radiation. She and her mother fought it with everything they had and 7 years later, Dr. Boz and her mom are still winning big against chronic health disease and cancer. This special 2-part episode on Strong By Design shares Dr. Boz’s personal story, all that she’s learned over the years and how to achieve better physical, mental and emotional health through ketosis.   "When patients ask me how to turn around their chronic health problems, I answer, Fight it Anyway You Can." -Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth MD)   Time Stamps 00:00 – The untold effects of a keto diet on cancer 01:11 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:09 – Meet Annette "Dr. Boz" Bosworth, Internal Medicine physician & author of ‘ANYWAY YOU CAN’ & ‘ketoCONTINUUM’ 11:55 – Dr. Boz shares her love and passion for internal medicine 15:38 – Understanding the human brain 24:52 – Dr. Boz on what prompted her to become a doctor 29:35 – Dr. Boz recounts her discovery of ketosis and its health benefits on cancer 34:29 – Keto diet and cancer: Dr. Boz shares her patient’s cancer journey   Resources Dr Boz’s Book – Any Way You Can   Connect w/ Dr. Boz: Facebook Instagram   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 textA young person or child can’t “unsee” something they aren’t yet supposed to see… think about that for a moment. Going online for a child ‘should be’ a safe and monitored experience but unfortunately for many it is not… and parents often feel helpless. The digital world available to all of us today is certainly amazing and exciting but also so easily accessible for minors and highly explicit in many cases. Our guest today on Strong By Design has made it his mission to improve the safety features of digital devices and to ensure our children are saved from a world of predators, violence and adult only content.   "We have technologies being created by organizations that care nothing about our children and we want to stand in that gap." -Chris McKenna   Time Stamps 00:40 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 03:48 – Meet Chris McKenna, founder of ‘Protect Young Eyes’ organization 05:54 – Chris talks about how ‘Protect Young Eyes’ started and why 10:54 – Should kids have smartphones? 19:10 – Children now vs. then: Growing up in a digital world 24:28 – Chris talks about his 2019 senate committee experience 31:40 – The dangers of the smartphone 36:35 – Chris on how to build digital trust with your kids 41:04 – Why parental controls do not work 49:55 – Chris on training law enforcement agencies and the internet crimes trends to watch out for 55:12 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Protect Young Eyes’   Resources ProtectYoungEyes.com   Connect w/ Chris: PYE Facebook PYE Instagram Chris Instagram   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 textWomb mates that came from the same egg. It doesn’t get any closer than identical twins. When it comes to our connection to other people, sharing the same DNA as another human being is a closeness most of us will never understand. If you’ve never experienced this incredible relationship first hand, it really is something to appreciate. Our guest today on Strong By Design is an identical twin who endured quite a bit with her other half. This conversation is both inspirational and uplifting while also emotional and gut wrenching. Please grab yourself a box of tissues and get ready to KNOW JO as she talks about what life is like when you’re born with your best friend for life!   "We had an unbreakable bond... best friends and soul mates from the beginning of existence." -Jo Miller   Time Stamps 00:00 – Discover the special bond between twins 00:47 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:32 – Get to know today’s special guest, Jo Miller 11:00 – Jo shares where her love and passion for sports comes from 15:29 – Jo on what it’s like to be a woman in strength sports 21:55 – Twin sister: Jo on what it’s really like to grow up with a twin 26:52 – The art of saying goodbye: Jo on coping with the loss of twin sister 32:30 – How her twin sister’s cancer journey led her to help others reach their health & fitness goals 36:37 – Jo’s heartfelt tribute to her late twin sister 46:10 – Jo on honoring her late twin sister with her child’s name 48:50 – Where you can go to connect with Jo Miller    Connect w/ Jo: Facebook Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com