Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textWe either give up and throw in the towel when things get tough OR we find ways to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. Joe Hashey is proving the latter. His favorite fitness quote is “Everyone is Self-Made” thus the title for today’s amazing conversation with co-host Chris Wilson. But this mindset applies to all areas of our lives, from business to relationships and more. When you’re mentally ALL IN and you fight through tough times with determination and passion, success will always be at your fingertips. Joe is the founder and owner of Synergy Athletics and in the fitness world, Joe is a best-selling author, contributor to Men’s Health, Oxygen and Experience Life magazines, and a featured speaker around the country.   "We just have to control the controllables... and take ownership in our lives." -Joe Hashey   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:06 – Joe Hashey takes us back to the early days of Synergy Athletics 7:59 – How Synergy Athletics adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic 12:02 – Joe Hashey on taking a leap of faith during a pandemic 16:08 – Why everyday movement is essential for good health 20:09 – The importance of controlling the controllable 25:36 – The power of good communication 32:33 – The importance of having a system in business 38:45 – The power of surrounding yourself with successful people 43:03 – Why it’s important to ‘pay it forward’ 47:30 – Where you can go to learn more about Joe Hashey’s Level Up Your Gym: official website, podcast channel, and social media channels   Resources Synergy Athletics Level Up Your Gym Podcast   Connect w/ Joe: Facebook YouTube 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 textMen listen up, you may be thinking that menopause is strictly an issue for women but this episode will have you thinking differently.   If you are married or in a relationship than you will experience menopause from a very different perspective than your wife … you are essentially “team support.”  And this job can leave you feeling every bit as crazy as your wife may be feeling at times.  Whether you are in that phase of life that your wife is experiencing this now, or not, how great would it be to have a few survival tips to help you navigate this transition with your wife in the best possible way.  In this episode, Coach Mike sits down with holistic health practitioner Tonya Fines to talk about the ways that all of us men can be as supportive as possible, during a transition that we really do not know a whole lot about.  If you are ALL IN, in doing your part to keep things as smooth and crisis-free as possible during this time, then you don’t want to miss what Tonya has to share with all of us.   "They're already feeling very very vulnerable and no matter what they do, it's not working." -Tonya Fines    Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:24 – Menopause: When it begins, early symptoms, and more 4:10 – Tonya Fines talks about determining menopause age 7:10 – The hormonal transitions in a woman’s life 9:53 – Men’s guide to menopause: How to support partners during the transition 16:22 – Intimacy during menopause: What to expect 19:48 – The power of listening to understand 29:04 – The importance of learning your partner’s love language 34:25 – How long does menopause last? 44:38 – ‘The Menopause Rescue Protocol’ and other resources   Resources The Menopause Rescue Protocol   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 textReal, raw fitness and strength talk from the #1 rated Fitness podcast in the world. Prepare yourselves for the men of MIND PUMP. Sal, Adam and Justin join coach Chris Wilson on the Strong By Design podcast. The guys go deep on their beginnings and friendship, their passion for helping others and open up about their favorite lifts, fatherhood, gym pet peeves and most embarrassing moments as trainers. Get ready to be PUMPED UP and have a few intense belly laughs on this week’s special episode recorded at Mind Pump Media in San Jose, CA.   "It's why we do this! [changing people's lives] We didn't make a single cent for an entire year!" Sal Di Stefano   Time Stamps 0:25 – Welcoming today’s special guests on the ‘Strong By Design’ podcast   2:05 – Get to know Adam Schafer of the ‘Mind Pump’ podcast   9:05 – The ‘Mind Pump’ team share what drives them to create podcast content   12:05 – Sal Di Stefano recounts how he fell in love with fitness   17:15 – Justin Andrews talks about his passion for health and fitness   24:04 – The ‘Mind Pump’ team share their favorite exercises   32:16 – Sal, Adam & Justin talk about the ‘Dad Bod’ Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textHow well do you THINK you know the people at your job? Here on Strong By Design, we went to a brand new level of truly knowing each other… the good, the bad and the ugly! From our favorite ice cream flavor to our MOST embarrassing moments, the 4 hosts of the show go deep and uncomfortable in today’s game show style episode. Get to know Mike, Tonya, Sam and Chris in a whole new way and have a few much-needed laughs to end 2020 on a high note.   "Oh, we're going there!? I was 13 years old and it was the worst day of my life.” -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:24 – Meet the Critical Bench team 4:30 – Newlywed Game: Tonya Fines & Chris Wilson vs. Mike Westerdal & Sam Harrison 11:08 – Level One: Which do you prefer? 26:35 – This or that: Animal edition 30:32 – Level Two: Getting to know each other on a deeper level 38:17 – What’s your favorite _____? 1:00:10 – What was your most embarrassing moment? 1:06:58 – What would you do if you won $1 million? 1:08:35 – Who’s your biggest mentor in your life? 1:09:48 – Who is your favorite person in the world? 1:11:24 – What is your biggest pet peeve? 1:13:18 – Which superhero do you want to be? 1:18:25 – Where you can go if you want a Strong by Design / Critical Bench gear   Resources Critical Bench Amazon Store   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 textNothing happens until something moves… Being physically active in life is unquestionably one of the most critical elements of longevity and a truly healthy lifestyle. Today’s guest, Matthew Januszek, is the co-founder of Escape Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment innovation and gym design. Matthew is super passionate about exercise and has used his love of fitness and strength training to help over 1000 fitness clubs and key distributors in 80 countries! Coach Chris Wilson finds out what drives this highly successful fitness leader on today’s episode of Strong By Design.   "Some people think it's too late (to exercise) when they get into their 40s… it's really important to set yourself up for the next 40-50 years." -Matthew Januszek   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:10 – Get to know Matthew Januszek of ‘The Escape Your Limits’ podcast 8:57 – Why is physical activity so important for overall health? 13:48 – The 10-Minute Rule: Everything you need to know 16:25 – The importance of mental fitness 20:53 – Matthew Januszek talks about ‘Escape Fitness’ 31:04 – The importance of being physically active in your 40s 34:03 – Matthew Januszek shares how ‘Escape Your Limits’ podcast came to life 40:38 – The joy of podcasting  45:35 – Why small habits make a big difference 51:35 – Connect with Matthew Januszek through his social media channels and official website   Resources Escape Your Limits Podcast Escape Fitness *BONUS* Use the coupon code [CRITICAL10] on all USA products that can be purchased online.   Connect w/ Matthew: Facebook YouTube 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 textHow is your relationship with food? For many of us it’s NOT very good… It makes sense there is massive confusion in a country where we are bombarded with diet plan after diet plan and the never-ending search for the perfect weight loss method. Our guest today is Christy Harrison who specializes in helping people make peace with food and reclaim the time and energy they lost to ‘The Life Thief’ that is diet culture. Holistic Health Practitioner and co-host of Strong By Design, Tonya Fines, helps to clear up this eating gone wrong.   “My mission is to help you recognize diet culture for the life thief that it is, and tune back into your body’s inner wisdom about how to truly nourish yourself—so that you can free up space in your life for bigger and better things.” -Christy Harrison   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:45 – Meet Christy Harrison, author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating 07:50 – How “diet culture” steals time, energy and health 12:00 – Christy breaks down the history of diet culture 18:55 – How can we ditch diet culture? 20:18 – The difference between intuitive eating vs. emotional eating 27:58 – Where you can go to connect with Christy Harrison 29:50 – The true meaning of the word ‘DIET’   Resources Christy’s book – Anti-Diet   Connect w/ Christy: Facebook YouTube 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 textYou’re active. You train multiple times a week. You lift weights. You do yoga. You run. You cycle. Maybe you do all of the above...... You’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but something still isn’t right. Maybe that knee you tweaked in college is still a little off. Maybe you’ve got a shoulder that always pops or feels unstable. You can’t explain why, but maybe you avoid certain movements or certain activities “just because”. While simply being active helps, it’s not just about getting off the couch. Many of us have been told to move more, but this assumes that any movement automatically means good movement. Unfortunately, training poor movement patterns actually creates a greater risk of injury. The solution isn't simply to move more. We need to learn how to move BETTER. Listen to today's Strong By Design podcast with movement specialist Dr. Moses Bernard.   "I don't look at what I do as just one thing, it is a continuum of giving people the tools to move better." -Dr Moses Bernard   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:33 – Get to know Dr. Moses Bernard, The Human Movement Expert 9:33 – What’s the difference between Chiropractor vs. Movement Performance Chiropractor? 16:45 – Importance of having a right foundation for fitness 24:07 – Why it's important to move your body every day 28:44 – The power of understanding ‘WHY’ 29:43 – Benefits of mindful breathing 34:45 – Dr. Moses Bernard discusses misconceptions about chiropractic care 37:49 – Why your body knows more than you think 41:23 – Dr. Moses Bernard talks about his health and fitness philosophy, ‘Movement Manifesto’ 48:19 – Unexpected health benefits of chiropractic care 58:13 – Connect with Dr. Moses Bernard through his social media channels and official website   Resources Dr Moses Bernard (Official Website)   Connect w/ Dr Moses: Instagram 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 textIf you’ve been on YouTube seeking muscle and strength advice in the past decade, you certainly know the name Scott Herman. Scott has a reputation as a no-nonsense fitness expert. His channel, Scott Herman Fitness, has nearly 2.5 million subscribers and nearly 500 million views… he’s a powerhouse in the world of fitness. And a fun side note, he was also on MTV’s The Real World years ago, season 21. Beyond Scott’s year-round ripped physique, he has a lot to say about building muscle naturally, the use of TRT in young influencers, fitness experts using fake weights in their videos and much more. Coach Chris Wilson and YouTube Superstar Scott Herman get REAL on this week’s Strong By Design podcast.   "People are calling me a hater... "Aw, you're just jealous because you don't look as good." First of all, I look better..." -Scott Herman   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 4:27 – Get to know Scott Herman more 11:04 – Scott Herman talks about his passion for fitness 17:15 – Scott Herman shares inspiration behind YouTube videos 25:57 – The importance of knowing your audience 28:00 – Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Is it right for you? 37:55 – Tips to stay motivated to exercise regularly 40:59 – Scott Herman talks about fake weights in the fitness industry 52:18 – Fitness influencers vs. fitness experts 58:29 – The power of taking control of your fitness journey 1:01:17 – Scott Herman on getting back to TV 1:04:40 – Why it's important to agree to disagree 1:13:36 – Where you can go to connect with Scott Herman 1:17:10 – Scott Herman shares what’s next for him, future plans   Resources MuscularStrength.com   Connect w/ Scott: YouTube Instagram 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 textRegardless of the childhood you had, you can still be a kickass dad. No matter your circumstances, good or bad, all fathers have a choice… To either be leaders, providers, caregivers and mentors to their children or fall victim to their past. Sure, it’s not as clear cut as that but once you’ve decided to become a parent, you are now responsible for another life. It’s up to you, to shape and mold your kids and be the foundation of strength that all dads need to be for their families. Coach Chris Wilson and Larry Hagner, founder of The Good Dad Project on this week’s Strong By Design podcast.   "The gap is I know what NOT to do (as a Dad) but what does good really look like?" -Larry Hagner   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 2:50 – Meet ‘The Good Dad Project’ Founder, Larry Hagner 7:47 – Larry Hagner shares his journey to fatherhood 10:40 – Larry Hagner recounts childhood memory 14:04 – Larry Hagner opens up about reconnecting with his estranged father 21:06 – Inside Larry Hagner’s relationship with his mother 28:28 – The impact of childhood experiences on parenting 34:02 – How ‘The Good Dad Project’ came to life 38:40 – Larry Hagner shares joys of fatherhood 44:05 – Why you should enjoy every moment of parenthood 48:58 – Connect with Larry Hagner through his social media channels, official website and podcast   Resources The Good Dad Project The Dad Edge Podcast   Connect w/ Larry: 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 textTatum Harrison, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC who realized that her entrepreneurial journey and spiritual journey were not intended to be separate, but rather one in the same. She creatively merges faith and business, teaching listeners how to grow in their personal endeavors, in their relationship with God, and their entrepreneurial endeavors. Find out Tatum’s 5 keys to navigating entrepreneurship and how incredibly strong she is as coach Tonya Fines hosts this episode of Strong By Design.   "I was frustrated and what I realized was I was trying to be God. I do what I can and I allow God to do the rest." -Tatum Temia   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:43 – Get to know Tatum Temia more 5:20 – Tatum recounts the birth of ‘Blessed + Bossed Up’ podcast 8:02 – The power of Faith 11:07 – Tatum on morning business meeting with God 14:30 – What does it mean to please the Lord 19:54 – The importance of waiting on God’s timing 27:58 – Tatum on how becoming a mom changed her 36:13 – Tatum shares her journey to Faith 41:34 – Tatum shares her favorite Bible verses 45:03 – Where you can go to connect with Tatum Temia   Resources Tatum Temia Official Website Blessed and Bossed Up   Connect w/ Tatum: Facebook YouTube   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com