Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textSometimes we have chronic inflammatory conditions and we’re not sure WHY we have them… For over 30 years Dr. Michael Biamonte, a clinical nutritionist and author of The Candida Chronicles, has dedicated his life to helping people solve these often-undiagnosed issues. The cause in many cases is an overgrowth of a fungus known as Candida Albicans. This intestinal yeast infection is often missed by other medical professionals due to the vast variety of unrelated symptoms. Today’s conversation on Strong By Design sheds some light on this fungus affecting millions of people in the US alone causing a laundry list of symptoms and how his clinic, the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, can help remove it from your body.   "The organism actually grows roots looking for sugar. It's fascinating and very similar to cancer in a way." -Dr. Michael Biamonte   Time Stamps 1:31 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:14 – Meet Dr. Michael Biamonte, founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition 10:00 – The birth of ‘BioCybernetics’ 13:59 – ‘The Candida Chronicles’: Dr. Michael talks about Candida and its effects on the human body 19:12 – The importance of maintaining a healthy gut 20:09 – Discover the causes of Candida 28:10 – What to know about Candida testing 31:45 – Dr. Michael shares a few success stories of treating Candida overgrowth 36:32 – What should you do if you have any symptoms of Candida? 40:18 – Dr. Michael on how to treat Candida overgrowth 46:40 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘The Candida Chronicles     Resources The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition   Connect w/ Dr. Biamonte: Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn   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  From a small town in Iowa to NYC, Beverly Hills and Chicago, Dr. Douglas Steinbrech is one of the most sought-after plastic surgeons in the US. But it’s not all tummy tucks and breast augmentations, he actually specializes in men’s cosmetic surgery.  Dr. Steinbrech absolutely loves his work because every day is something new and different. Pectoral reconstructive surgery (Poland syndrome) to name one type of procedure is one Dr Steinbrech performs regularly in his clinics.   In this episode host Chris Wilson explores not only the world of men’s cosmetic surgery but also the many health benefits associated with getting a nip and a tuck.    "You have a guy who's never gone to the gym and on the table, he transforms to having a slender waist, big shoulders, big traps and a big chest." -Dr. Douglas Steinbrech      Time Stamps   00:00 – The power of plastic surgery 1:14 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:38 – Meet Dr. Douglas Steinbrech, one of the most sought out experts for men’s surgery in the United States 06:03 – How Dr. Douglas got into the world of plastic surgery 09:39 – Dr. Douglas shares where his love and passion for male plastic surgery comes from 12:30 – Understanding male pectoral augmentation 17:19 – Dr. Douglas talks about one of his client’s life-changing transformation 20:25 – How plastic surgery boosts self-confidence 27:29 – Bodybanking: What is it? 34:06 – Discover the untold benefits of plastic surgery 36:24 – What to know about breast reduction surgery 40:20 – Dr. Douglas dives deep into Botox and its many uses 48:48 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Douglas Steinbrech   Resources  MalePlasticSurgery.com    Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Numbing his pain with drugs and reckless behavior for nearly two decades is all Eric knew… until the day he nearly ended his own life.  On that day with a gun in his hand he made a commitment to himself.   Eric realized that he alone was responsible for turning things around and if he was to be the man his son and wife desperately needed, it was solely his decision.  Find out the miraculous story of survival and transformation with guest Eric Rogers on today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast hosted by Chris Wilson.    "I've lost everything three times... your happiness comes from within you. If you can be grateful for your breath alone, you're unstoppable." -Eric Rogers    Time Stamps   00:00 – The power of finding meaning in life’s obstacles  01:07 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 04:34 – Meet Eric Rogers, owner and founder of ‘Rogers Fitness Academy’ 06:57 – Eric recounts his own childhood sexual abuse experience and how it affected him  11:18 – How he got hooked on pain killers and how it turned into full-on drug addiction  22:23 – Eric shares a turning point of his life  26:53 – The power of discipline: Transform your life by replacing bad habits with good ones  32:42 – The importance of having faith in God  36:08 – Eric on how he got started coaching others reach peak performance by improving their fitness, nutrition & mindset  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textAfter 18 months and thousands of downloads it was time to have another conversation about the porn problem facing men today.  The original episode aired in May 2020 and has become the #1 episode on the Strong By Design podcast show. So, we were happy to welcome back our brother Frank Rich to dig further into this taboo topic plaguing men everywhere.  What happens when you relapse? Giving up porn for good isn’t just a simple decision requiring no accountability. And then when we mess up, what happens next?   Chris Wilson and Mike Westerdal host this powerful Part 2 edition on SBD tackling more of the issues surrounding the porn epidemic and some of the amazing transformations Frank has had with his clients.    "Realize that the relapse didn't just happen... a decision was made to look at pornography and a series of events led up to that moment." -Frank Rich    Time Stamps   00:00 – The dangers of porn addiction  00:50 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  02:17 – Get to know Frank Rich of ‘The Super Human Life’ podcast  05:04 – Frank talks about his mission to help men break free from porn addiction through the power of faith & fitness  08:15 – Why porn addiction is a problem?  11:33 – Understanding porn addiction relapse  17:02 – The importance of having an accountability partner  22:35 – Host Chris Wilson shares his personal experience with giving up porn  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWhen’s the last time you interviewed for a job? How did it go? This episode on Strong By Design discusses the mistakes many job candidates make on the day of their interview. Remember, first impressions matter. When you’re attempting to gain employment with a small business or a large company, there are things to avoid and things you must get right. As they say, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.   "Be on time, it's one of our values we don't deviate from... so being a minute late automatically eliminates people." -Mike Westerdal     Time Stamps 0:50 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:14 – Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison reveal what to AVOID in an interview 5:52 – Why you should tailor your cover letter for each job 6:31 – The importance of punctuality during an interview 08:42 – Why you should research the company before an interview 10:50 – Mike and Sam give samples of good questions to ask the employer during an interviewer 14:00 – How to make a good first impression at a job interview 15:15 – The downside of talking too much during an interview 19:16 – The power of showing enthusiasm in an interview 20:04 – Discover the biggest red flags in an interview 23:16 – The importance of being patient 25:26 – Key takeaways from the episode     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 textOver the course of 2021 the Strong By Design podcast has had some unbelievable and truly fascinating conversations with men and women all over the globe. Our team takes great pride in the ability to discuss the most important issues facing the world today from physical fitness to the vaccine debate to finding joy in our lives and even what our poop is trying to tell us! This episode is a tribute to the TOP 10 most memorable moments on the SBD podcast in 2021. Prepare to cry, laugh, get angry and feel joy in this week’s powerful show!   "You are Strong By Design, made in God's image to have a strong body, mind and spirit." -Team Critical Bench     Time Stamps 00:00 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 01:58 – Rescuing the Next Generation ft. Dr. Mike Higgins 7:18 – Team Critical Bench shares their most embarrassing moment ever 14:22 – Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time? ft. Dr. John Jaquish 19:11 – The healing power of coffee enemas and sauna therapy with ‘Creatix Solutions’ founder Eileen Durfee 22:27 – Team Critical Bench weighs in whether to get the vaccine or not 29:19 – Discover the #1 move to survive & defend yourself in any situation 34:28 – Are you mentally tough? 37:22 – As Long As It Makes You Happy... ft. Bob Brubaker & John Trebino 41:10 – Understanding your gut and bowel movements with Dr. Ann Marie Barter 49:22 – Could an Eye Exam SAVE YOUR LIFE? ft. Dr. Travis Zigler 57:10 – The Bootstrap Billionaire: Randy Davis speaks about his journey from a poor working-class family to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur 1:07:59 – Key takeaways from the episode     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 struggle is seriously real when it comes to eating clean, working out consistently and developing healthy, sustainable habits. And few people understand this like today’s guest, the Educated Dieter, Will Grazione. Will is a pro natural bodybuilder with over 10 years of experience helping people transform their lives by providing his diet and nutrition expertise. His super power along with his brilliant team of top-level coaches is actually educating his clients so that they are taught the foundational skills they need for a lifetime of healthy living and physical transformation. Hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson sit down with their friend and coach to share Will’s love and passion for helping people along with their own personal journey working with him. "If anybody was ever to tell you, 'Hey, cut all this out!' chances are they are taking you down a slippery slope road." -Will Grazione Time Stamps 00:00 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast 01:06 - Meet 'The Educated Dieter's' CEO, Will Grazione  03:44 - Will recounts where his love and passion for fitness comes from 11:16 - Will on helping people reach their health and fitness goals 14:13 - Will talks about one of his most impressive client transformations 20:29 - Will discusses what kinds of clients he works with, and how he can help them 22:30 - Will talks about the lessons learned from bodybuilding experience 30:05 - Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson's personal experiences with 'The Educated Dieter's' fat loss program 38:36 - The secret to sustainable fat loss 42:30 - The importance of tracking your macros 43:56 - Why food is not the enemy 51:14 - Will gives tips to improve your body composition 55:43 - The power of sleep 1:00:18 - Mike and Chris talk about their respective fat loss experiences through 'The Educated Dieter' 1:10:14 - Connect with Will Grazione through his social media channels, official website and podcast channel   Resources: The Educated Dieter   Connect w/ Will: Facebook Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textToday on Strong By Design we finish 2021 with the most POWERFRUL conversation of the year… and that’s saying a lot! Something very special has been happening for children in Tampa, FL for over 50 years and it is our great honor at Critical Bench to share this message with you. Hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson visited Hope Children’s Home and sat down with Director Dr. Mike Higgins to talk about all the many blessings and some of the tear-jerking stories at Hope. From Hope Children’s Home official website: Founded in 1968, Hope Children’s Home has rescued nearly 5,000 children between the ages of infant to 18 years of age. The type of children we care for are not juvenile delinquents, but rather children that, through no fault of their own, find themselves in a situation of needed rescue. Some children simply come out of a situation where a parent just needs a little help. We believe that a personal relationship with Christ, combined with an excellent education and a well-rounded sports program is the key to Hope’s success. We feel that God has called us to help rebuild the broken lives of these children and to build the bridge, when possible, between home, parent, and child. "The children see first-hand that God will never leave them nor forsake them." -Dr. Mike Higgins Time Stamps 00:00 - The boat load of bread story 01:24 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 03:48 - 'Hope Children's Home': Providing hope and love to the next generation 10:12 - Dr. Mike Higgins recounts how he got involved with the organization 13:02 - What makes 'Hope Children's Home' different? 16:02 - Understanding the organization's mission 23:52 - What life looks like for the children in 'Hope Children's Home' 29:16 - Dr. Mike shares another 'Hope Children's Home' success story 36:58 - Dr. Mike on rescuing the next generation throughout Tampa, Honduras and New Mexico 42:57 - Dr. Mike shares what’s next for the organization 49:58 - Where you can go to donate and learn more about 'Hope Children's Home'   Resources: Hope Children’s Home     Connect w/ Dr. Mike and HOPE: Facebook Instagram Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” -Andy Dufresne (Shawshank Redemption) If we don’t have hope in our lives, then what do we have and what are we living for? A great question to ponder and the topic of our conversation today on the Strong By Design podcast. Hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson are joined by friends and favorite repeat guests Bob Brubaker and John Trebino, hosts of the Powerbreak Podcast. During the Christmas season we are reminded of the One who brought hope to the whole world and the Son of God continues to inspire hope over 2,000 years later.    "People today have a 'hope' that's kind of like a wish, it's not based on anything that is concrete. -Bob Brubaker   Time Stamps 0:00 – The power of Hope 01:59 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 07:58 – Hope: What is the biblical definition and why do we need it? 14:57 – Why should we rejoice in times of suffering? 21:25 – Mike Westerdal’s personal testimony of hope 25:38 – Bob Brubaker on what to do while waiting on God to act 28:59 – What happens when you do not have hope? 37:02 – The valley of Achor: A door of hope 39:60 – Bob, John, Mike and Chris give advice to someone who feels hopeless 46:27 – John Trebino on where hope begins 52:08 – Understanding God’s promise: ‘A Bruised Reed - Bent but not broken’   Resources: BobBrubaker.com   Connect w/ Bob & John: Facebook   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 textIs ‘life balance’ a myth or the most important goal each of us has in life? Can you get an A+ in the buckets of life across the board (probably not) or does something have to give in all other categories if you’re going to be ‘The Best’ in any one area of your life? This episode features Mike Westerdal, founder of Critical Bench, as he and co-host Chris Wilson explore what it means to perform at your personal best in the buckets of life; business success, at home with family, your physical fitness, spiritual walk and in all meaningful relationships personal and professional. What is a realistic approach to all life has to offer? You don’t want to miss this conversation!   "It's about setting your priorities and having different seasons and not letting anything sink too small." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:01 – What does it mean to live a balanced life? 1:27 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 3:30 – Is a ‘balanced life’ a myth? Founder of ‘The Critical Bench’ Mike Westerdal weighs in 10:05 – The importance of setting your priorities in life 13:02 - Why practicing self-care is important 20:14 – The power of relying on His strength 21:23 – Let's pause for a moment of scripture 22:56 – Mike on what it means to perform at your best in every area of your life 24:36 – Why you should be careful in choosing your role model in life 28:25 – How to manage and master every area of life 33:02 – Why do small things make a big difference?   Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com