Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textToday’s very special episode is a blend of 3 of our favorite conversation about God over the years. Please take a moment to breathe and find rest in your Father in heaven. He is bigger than anything you’re facing… It’s time to CHOOSE to see the beauty around you. It’s time to step into your greatness and discover the calling God has for you. And when you do that, you will find hope in every day.  The words of Erwin McManus When was the last time you had a conversation with God? God is hungry for a relationship with you but are you listening for His voice? He is there in your struggles just waiting to be your friend. The words of Joe LoGalbo You don’t achieve your identity; you receive your identity. We reason back from effects to a cause. There is a creation, there must be a Creator. And if the first verse in the Bible is true, then everything else in the Bible is at least possible. The words of Dr. Frank Turek   "If you think that God's Will for your life is proven by the lack of pain, struggle and suffering then you've missed the whole point." -Erwin McManus   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:17 – Author Erwin McManus talks about the power of seeing the beauty in everything 5:22 – Erwin on stepping into your fear and rising above the pain 13:30 – Fitness entrepreneur and copywriter Joe LoGalbo discusses the importance of journaling to hear God’s voice 18:40 – The power of trusting God in the storms of life 22:00 – Christian apologists Dr. Frank Turek talks about receiving identity from God 24:07 – The truth about God’s miracles 30:14 – Key takeaways from the episode   Resources: Erwin McManus Official Website Cross Examined – Dr. Frank Turek   Connect w/ Erwin, Frank and Joe: Erwin on Instagram Frank on Instagram Joe on Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textMost of us already know how important it is to eat healthy, exercise regularly and choose a lifestyle that supports “quality” of life. How often do you stop to consider just how important it is to eat well and exercise regularly for your brain health?  When brain health is not optimal, everything else becomes compromised. Dr. Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist and corrective chiropractor.  He is the founder of Exodus heal and the author of The Fasting Transformation - Burn Fat, Heal Your Body & Transform Your Life and Keto Metabolic Breakthrough. In this episode Dr. Jockers discusses the importance of feeding our brain for optimized health and function.  He talks about how ketosis and fasting can play a supporting role in this and that you don’t have to go to dietary extremes to get the benefits.   "Sugar is a dirty fuel source... however when we burn ketones or fat for fuel, we actually produce significantly more energy than when we burn sugar." -Dr. David Jockers     Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:15 – Get to know Dr. David Jockers 3:57 – Dr. David on why is brain health important 8:04 – The role of nutrition in brain health 16:16 – Dr. David talks about the effects of keto diets on brain health 21:05 – Dr. David on how to get into ketosis fast 26:20 – ‘Keto Metabolic Breakthrough’: Everything you need to know 34:46 – Dr. David on how to transform your life with intermittent fasting 41:51 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. David Jockers     Resources: DrJockers.com   Connect w/ Dr Jockers: Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textJohn Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Cutco Knives, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. Giftology, his brand and his NY Times best-selling book, is about relationship retention and growth through constant gratitude. Honestly, it’s about finding ways to blow people's minds and filling their hearts with joy and amazement, deepening those bonds for life. John creates experiences that are unforgettable. He and his firm now help automate this process for individuals and organizations like UBS, Raymond James, DR Horton, Keller Williams, the Chicago Cubs, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Caesar’s Palace to name a few. John is also a terrific man, a friend and so much fun to be around. He's a loving husband and father to 4 beautiful girls. Co-hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson had the honor of speaking with John in beautiful San Diego while at a networking event. The blessings don't stop with John, they pass through him and he's made it his life's mission to help others do the same.   "Most people in corporate America haven't realized that branding and marketing and gifting are not all the same." -John Ruhlin   Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:28 – Meet John Ruhlin of Giftology 5:31 – The art and science of gift giving in business 8:15 – John talks about some mistakes when giving gifts to grow your business 12:13 – The importance of focusing on ‘Return on Relationships’ (ROR) 18:47 – The power of giving: Why helping other drives our success 21:16 – John dives deep into the art of strategic gifting 27:43 – John on building relationships through gift giving 33:05 – ‘The Love Bomb:’ Everything you need to know 41:03 – John gives advice to encourage people to give more 49:011 – Where you can go to connect with John Ruhlin   Resources: JohnRuhlin.com Giftology – The Book   Connect w/ John: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textHow many times have you thought or been told that you are OCD?  Now, how many of you also take a little pride in being OCD?  After all, this kind of intensity often adds to high performance and the ability to manage multiple things consecutively with superior outcomes! But what happens when this “high functioning” trait becomes a hurdle, you know “analysis paralysis?”  The good news for all of us labeled as OCD or high-functioning, is that we can harness this hyper-speed drive we have and continue to use it for peak performance.  Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist who works with high-functioning clients to help the to reach their goals all while thriving and avoiding the pitfalls of self-sabotage. With some very simple tools that you can begin practicing each day, you can work with your high-functioning personality to avoid burnout and sustain continued productivity towards persona and professional fulfillment. Dr. Chloe has been featured on ABC Nightline, Inside Edition and she is the author the Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety   "High functioning people can be so self-critical... it's a gift to be able to spot issues... but it can go haywire if they can't give it a rest.” -Dr. Chloe Carmichael   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 2:18 – Get to know Dr. Chloe Carmichael 6:07 – ‘Nervous Energy’: What is it and how you can use it to your advantage 13:28 – Discover Dr. Chloe’s Mental Shortlist technique 20:29 – Dr. Chloe on what does it mean to be a high-functioning individual 24:04 – High-functioning personality in children: What parents can look for 29:45 – Everything you need to know about ‘Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety’ 32:36 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Chloe Carmichael   Resources: NervousEnergyBook.com   Connect w/ Dr Chloe:  Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textDr. Frank Turek is a Christian Apologist, author of several best-selling books, an active public speaker on college campuses and churches all over the country and he's a radio/podcast host on American Family Radio. The BIG question that we will answer in today's podcast episode: How are Christians and even non-Christians supposed to respond when pressured to agree with ideologies that are often unloving, unbiblical and harmful from the outspoken cancel culture? Co-host Chris Wilson has an open and honest conversation with Frank, who is also the founder and president of Cross Examined.org... a Christian apologetics ministry. His mission with Cross Examined.org is to defend and present evidence-based truths about Christianity and the Gospel in a loving and respectful way... to bring people to Christ and in many cases back to Christ and restore hope.   "Without God there is no objective right and wrong, everything is just a matter of opinion." -Dr. Frank Turek   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 3:12 – The untold truth about the ‘Cancel Culture’ 10:47 – Why telling the truth matters 16:06 – Dr. Frank Turek on what does unity in diversity mean 20:43 – Understanding God’s morality and authority 29:19 – Agape love: What is it and what does it mean 33:40 –Dr. Frank’s advice on how to protect yourself from ‘Cancel Culture’ 37:09 – Get to know Dr. Frank more 44:12 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Frank Turek   Resources: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist CrossExamined.org   Connect w/ Frank: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOur guest today Sal Di Stefano is best known as co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of the #1 Fitness podcast MIND PUMP (with now over 1,600 episodes) along with co-hosts Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews and the man behind the scenes Doug Egge. Mind Pump gets literally millions of downloads monthly and is a perennial top-rated fitness show. Sal is not only a gifted radio and podcast host but also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution... his latest book which we discuss in today’s conversation. Sal’s over 20 years of experience and training wisdom will help you transform your body and shift your mindset. Sal has dedicated much of his life to inspiring others to be healthy, fit and strong. He is truly the embodiment of all thing’s health, muscle and strength related. You’re in for a real treat so get your notepads ready!   "The side effect of building strength and muscle is a faster metabolism... a body that burns more calories all the time!" -Sal Di Stefano     Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 4:20 – Mind Pump Media’s co-founder Sal Di Stefano shares where his love and passion for fitness comes from 10:00 – Sal talks about the birth of ‘The Mind Pump Podcast,’ and their mission to expose the truth about fitness, health and nutrition 19:52 – Why you should be careful who you take fitness advice from 26:04 - Sal on what the’ Resistance Training Revolution’ is all about 32:32 – Discover the best form of exercise to burn fat and boost metabolism 35:36 – Why resistance training is more important than cardio 41:35 – Sal talks about the benefits of resistance training 47:53 – How to get started with resistance training 55:45 – Fast talk with Sal 1:00:38 – Where you can go to connect with Sal Di Stefano + learn more about the ‘Resistance Training Revolution’     Resources: The Resistance Training Revolution Mind Pump Podcast Show   Connect w/ Sal: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textIf podcasting is something you’ve been curious about but wanted to know more, this episode on Strong By Design is absolutely for you. It all comes down to having a unique message to share with the world sprinkled with a lot of passion, insight and often times a bit of humor. Luis Diaz from the Podcast Domination Show joins co-host Chris Wilson. This special episode is a long time coming as Luis was the catalyst for the SBD show to launch. After spending the day together at an event in Orlando, FL - 2018, Chris (SPEC OPS) and founder of Critical Bench Mike Westerdal had a conversation that gave rise to the Strong By Design show just a few months later. Luis provided the answers to basic questions like what you’ll hear in this conversation today which was all it took to get going. Now this show is reaching and helping people all over the globe and generating thousands of downloads per week. Get ready for some serious podcast knowledge bombs… time to take action!!   "I've always been good at being a bridge and being a connector. The podcasting thing came easy to me because it was my personality." -Luis Diaz     Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 5:16 – Meet ‘The Podcast Domination’ CEO, Luis Diaz 8:23 – Luis recounts how he got into the podcast industry 13:10 – How to start a podcast from scratch 22:50 – Podcast metrics: Measuring your content’s success 26:40 – Host Chris and Luis share their favorite podcast shows 32:02 – Is it worth starting a podcast? 38:16 – The importance of your podcast audio quality 42:16 – Things to consider when recording a podcast 48:49 – Luis on what makes a good podcast 52:50 – Luis on helping others launch and grow their own podcasts 55:40 – Characteristics of a good podcast host 58:56 – How long should your podcast episodes be? 1:03:16 – Where you can go to connect with Luis Diaz     Resources: Podcast Domination   Connect w/ Luis: Facebook - personal Facebook - professional Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOur ability to balance well from youth to maturity can determine a lot about the quality of our lives. In order for movement and activity to be enjoyable and a daily part of our lives, we must feel grounded, confident and sure on our feet. And when we no longer move with that same confidence and control, life can get scary pretty fast. Today’s conversation with Strong By Design co-host Tonya Fines and Balance & Stability Specialist Chris Wilson explores this world of balance, movement and what falling truly looks and feels like for our older adults and seniors. It’s time to WAKE UP your body’s #1 balance nerve!   "When you fall when you're younger you get a bump or a bruise, fall when you're older and you get a fracture or severe injury." -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:44 – Balance: What is it and why is it important? 7:18 – Coach Chris Wilson recounts what led him to become a certified Balance Specialist 17:38 – Balance problems: Statistics on fall-related injuries 26:00 – Understanding the fear of falling 31:50 – How to regain confidence to walk without being consumed by fear of falling 36:09 – ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’: Everything you need to know 39:55 – The power of taking a walk 45:48 – Health benefits of walking barefoot 51:10 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’   Resources Neuro-Balance Therapy   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text“Life is governed by a set of natural principles and laws.  As we recognize and honor these principles with our lifestyle choices, we improve the quality of our lives.” ~ Dr. Darrell Misak   What if having optimal health and a higher quality of life was as simple as being more aware? What if living in the best health of your life was not the result of some magic formula or secret? Dr Darrell Misak is the owner and operator of Pittsburgh Alternative Health Inc. and while his primary focus was clinical rounding in Oncology and general medicine, he wanted to gain a greater truth in health.  This led him to the field of Naturopathic medicine. Dr. Misak’s practice focuses on teaching and observing restorative health.  He is also the man behind the ground-breaking Vi-Telemetry Essentials; a unique formulation in anti-aging supplementation. To hear more about this life-changing product and just how simply you can restore your body back to optimal health, join us for an eye-opening conversation.   "People today are not getting the minerals they need. I'm looking at how to fix people's "soil" to generate more energy." -Dr. Darrell Misak   Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:18 – Get to know Dr. Darrell Misak and his mission to teach health and observe restoration 8:33 – What inspired Dr. Darrell to become a naturopathic doctor 11:58 – Dr. Darrell reveals the basic nutrients and vitamins your body needs 15:20 – Discover Dr. Darrell’s ‘Five Phases’ to optimal health 21:01 – The principles of naturopathic medicine 24:29 – Why it’s all about the lifestyle 26:34 - The VI-Telometry: The science of anti-aging 35:00 – K9-Telometry: Everything you need to know 36:44 – How VI-Telometry products can help reverse aging 40:55 – Dr. Darrell on things to do today for a healthier tomorrow   Resources http://docmisak.com/ https://vitelometry.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: sbd10   Connect w/ Dr Misak: Facebook Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textDave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million-dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies. Fueled by his passion for entrepreneurship and human performance, he launched Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom. Following his “efficiency first” philosophy to entrepreneurial productivity and performance, Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day. Today Dave shares his expert insights and success tips with longtime friend and SBD co-host Mike Westerdal.   "Done by Noon is about mindset and understanding what your priorities should be in business." -Dave Ruel   Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 2:38 - Best-selling author and international speaker Dave Ruel talks about the dark side of entrepreneurship 5:06 - The truth about freedom in your business 9:35 - Dave on how to achieve more by NOON than others in a full day 12:50 - Dave gives tips on how to overcome burnout, and stay motivated 23:22 - Discover the simple tweaks to swat away distractions 31:29 - Productivity tips: Big rocks, pebbles and sand 36:29 - The power of learning how to say 'NO' 41:50 - Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the difference? 51:26 - Where you can go to connect with Dave Ruel     Resources Visit Effic.co   Connect w/ Dave: Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Start the New Year with more Focus, Clarity & Mental Energy!Grab some Neuro-Thrive at a Discount - Use Code: SBD2026 🧠 Your Brain will Love you 💙Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com