Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textThe words you use when you speak to yourself matter immensely. We can be our own best friend or worst critic. And before anyone else in the world can make a difference in our lives, WE have to realize it all begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. What we tell ourselves, what we see in the mirror and how we truly feel about our bodies counts more than anyone else. It holds far more weight than most of us realize. Yet we are quick to blow that off as if it’s not critical to our own well-being and instead focus on the words and feelings of others. Ultimately this approach backfires as we begin to believe what we see and hear from the world around us. Today coach Chris Wilson sits down with fat loss coach and former fitness model Becky Fox to tackle the topic of self-love and how we speak to ourselves.   "The more we tell ourselves negative things the more we're going to believe it." -Becky Fox   Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 4:24 – Get to know Fat Loss Coach Becky Fox 8:01 – Extreme exercise: Why too much exercise may be a bad thing 14:28 – Becky shares fitness journey, struggles with weight-loss 21:10 – Self-talk: Why you must be careful about what you say to yourself 26:00 – The importance of having a support system 29:40 – The power of baby steps 35:55 – Becky on helping women look and feel their best through fitness and nutrition program 42:30 – Discover the secret to fitness success 50:10 – Becky on how does age affect your fitness 1:00:07 – Connect with Coach Becky through her social media channels, official website   Resources BeckyFoxFitness.com   Connect w/ Becky: 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 textLife is crazy busy and filled with distractions of all kinds. And in this daily grind we all need easy decisions that help us move closer to the muscular physique and optimal health we desire. But how do we make it sustainable and lasting? Today coach Chris Wilson speaks with Fit Father Project creator Dr Anthony Balduzzi about the many pitfalls and success stories he sees every day with FFP. Dr Anthony understands the demands of life and realizes that through structure based on our own individual needs we can all have the body and life we dream of. His passion for family and fitness is evident in this fantastic conversation on Strong By Design.   "People need a system, a set of routines and behaviors that fits into your life uniquely." -Dr Anthony Balduzzi     Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 5:38 – Dr. Anthony Balduzzi recounts how he got into health and fitness 8:28 – How the loss of a loved one pushed him to start the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project 13:48 - Dr. Anthony on what makes their nutrition and exercise program successful 21:01 – Why good nutrition is the most important part of fitness 30:53 – Dr. Anthony on what are the most important aspects of a successful weight loss program 36:56 – The power of the pen: Why you should write things down 42:40 – Dr. Anthony on helping busy parents to get healthy, lose weight through nutrition and exercise plan 47:45 – How to turn your struggles into triumphs 49:27 – Learn more about Dr. Anthony’s Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project: official website and social media channels     Resources Fit Father Project   Connect w/ Dr Anthony: YouTube 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 textWe experience the world using mostly physical touch and our minds but our connection to life as a whole goes much deeper than that. Dr. Chrisna Botha-Ravyse is a seasoned academic researcher, educator and consummate professional speaker.  Known by her clients and as “Dr. Chris”, she is a nationally recognized wellness expert and Podcast Host.  She earned a PhD in Human Movement Science, has written multiple research publications in the field of nutrition, physical activity and health education. Her health, wellness and coaching organization teaches clients revolutionary strategies that empower them to achieve optimum health performance. In today’s podcast with holistic health practitioner Tonya Fines, Dr Chris talks about what a healthy mindset looks like, her wellness philosophy, good and bad daily lifestyle habits, and what is optimal weight loss.   "Whenever you embark on a health journey, you need to do the mind work as well... it's why most people who lose weight fast gain it all back." -Dr Chrisna Ravyse   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:42 – Wellness coach and physiologist Dr. Chrisna ‘Dr Chris’ Botha-Ravyse recounts how she got into the health and fitness industry 8:43 – Dr. Chris on helping people transform their lives through coaching 11:08 – Dr. Chris talks about her wellness philosophy 14:05 – Why it’s important to celebrate small successes 17:23 – Fear of success: What it is and what to do about it 20:04 – Why Dr. Chris relates herself to a ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ plant 23:55 – The art of living in the moment 28:00 – The power of taking responsibility 31:39 – Dr. Chris dives deep into expendable habits 37:00 – Why consistency is key to success 40:50 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Chris       Resources LehChaim   Connect w/ Dr Chris: 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 textAchieving financial freedom is easier than you’ve been led to believe. In fact, just about anyone, regardless of income can reach financial freedom through the principles discussed in today’s conversation with retired athlete money manager Eric Ortiz. Getting out from under debt, saving for the future and still enjoying the lifestyle you want is 100% possible. It all comes down to taking the right small steps coupled with consistency and trusting in God along the way. Co-host Chris Wilson is face to face with today’s guest Eric Ortiz who is a regular at the Critical Bench Compound for weekly workouts and some much-appreciated financial advice and strategies.   "If you master these 4 things then you're gonna reach financial freedom." -Eric Ortiz   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 5:32 – Eric Ortiz recounts how he got into financial coaching 10:40 – The importance of having a budget 16:15 – Saving strategy: Pay yourself first 19:22 – Eric on why investing is important 23:17 – Where you can go to learn more about investment strategies 28:18 – How to live a debt-free life 34:49 – Why financial freedom begins with life insurance 40:25 – Host Chris and Eric on money as an instrument for blessing others 49:55 – Eric on what does the Bible say about saving and investing 57:30 – The power of trusting God with your finances 1:05:13 – Connect with Eric Ortiz through his social media channels   Resources Primerica   Connect w/ Eric: 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 textWhat can your eyes tell you about your health? Well, you’d be surprised… Dr. Travis Zigler is an optometrist and philanthropist. He is the founder of Eye Love, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally and to end preventable blindness. Dr. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free and low-cost clinics in Jamaica and in the US.  Co-host and Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines has a profound conversation with Dr. Travis that will forever change your thinking about the link between eye care and your health.   "Just because you can see okay doesn't mean you're healthy. Most people overlook their eyes." -Dr Travis Zigler   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:44 – Get to know Dr. Travis Zigler and his mission to end preventable blindness 9:15 – Dr. Travis shares about his memorable mission trip to Jamaica 13:02 – Learn more about the Eye Love Cares Foundation and how you can support their mission 14:23 – The relationship between eye health and nutrition 17:35 – Dr. Travis discusses the struggles he faces in his mission 23:28 – Discover Dr. Travis' approach to eye health and dry eye 32:24 – Why eyelid hygiene is important 42:08 – The importance of annual eye exams for children and adults 50:05 – Dr. Travis on why you should wear sunglasses when outdoors 52:37 – How blue light affects eye health 55:49 – Dr. Travis gives tips on how to keep electronics out of the bedroom, and sleep better 1:00:27 – Connect with Dr. Travis through his social media channels, official websites   Resources Eye Love   Connect w/ Dr Travis: 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 textIf you’re stuck in the past or too focused on the future, you’re not living in the present. Life coach Joe Bernstein is helping men around the world become more fully present in their relationships, their careers and in their personal lives. In order to do that, sometimes you need to dig deep to uncover the best of yourself. It’s been said that, “Joe was born to do this work.” He’s fully committed to helping men grow, evolve and become more successful in every area of their lives. Men, get ready to find out just how powerful you can become in this life as host Chris Wilson speaks with today’s extraordinary guest Joe Bernstein on the Strong By Design podcast.   "When we're just all head we're missing a lot of the human experience and we typically will have a lot of problems with relationships." -Joe Bernstein   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:37 – Get to know more about life coach, Joe Bernstein 8:59 – Joe recounts his journey through a time of personal crisis  17:01 - Are you confusing comfort with happiness? 22:35 – Joe talks about the mind-body connection 28:15 - The importance of mental toughness 31:03 – The power of male vulnerability 39:42 – The art of focusing on one thing at a time 45:22 – Why being accountable is important? 54:32 - Joe on applying mindfulness to everyday life 1:01:14 - Where you can go to connect with Joe Bernstein   Resources JoeBernsteinCoaching.com   Connect w/ Joe: 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 textMMA fighter and elite strength coach Phil Daru is a warrior. As the famous expression from biblical scripture reads, iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another. In order to BE the best at anything in life, you need to train with and like the best. In Boca Raton, FL, Daru Strong Performance Gym is where champions are made. Today coach Chris Wilson gets inside the mind of a warrior as champion coach Phil Daru dives deep into his past, his passion for fighting, his love of training and why he’s not yet satisfied.   "Dustin winning his fight was amazing with Conor (McGregor), definitely a highlight of my career but I'm not satisfied yet." -Phil Daru   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:13 – Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru recounts how he got into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 5:45 – Phil shares his journey from MMA fighter to one of the best strength coaches / trainers in the fitness industry 8:08 – Phil talks about his struggles with concussions and how it has impacted his life 15:30 – The birth of ‘Daru Strong Performance Gym’ 23:21 – The hardest part of being a coach / trainer 26:40 – Phil shares his proudest moment as an MMA fighter 32:05 – Phil’s favorite lift and impressive PR total 42:15 – Phil on training with elite athletes and MMA fighters 49:01 – Connect with Coach Phil through his social media channels   Resources DaruStrong.com   Connect w/ Phil: Facebook YouTube 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 textWhat do you call alternative medicine that works to heal the body?  MEDICINE! This probably best describes Dr. Ann Marie Barters philosophy and outlook on how to sustain optimal health and wellness and enjoy life to the fullest.  Her mission is to get you out of pain and back into living … actively and happily!  She does this using methods that are often considered alternative yet at the end of the day they work, as her clients will attest to. With a background based in chiropractic medicine, applied kinesiology and Functional Blood Chemistry, Dr. Barter has taken her practice to an even greater level of providing the ultimate in healing the body by including diet counseling, whole food supplementation, herbal therapy, wellness and lifestyle coaching. If you have ever felt like life with pain was just something you were going to have to get used to and live with then today’s episode is going to be huge eye-opener and offer you a massive shift in perspective.  Join the conversation with Coach Tonya and Dr. Barter as they talk all things holistic, healing and what is ultimately really great medicine.    "I think the first step is actually knowing what's in your gut and figuring out WHY." -Dr Ann Marie Barter   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 0:55 – Meet Dr. Ann Marie Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner 4:14 – Dr. Ann Marie Barter shares how she got into chiropractic 7:50 – Why aches and pains are NOT normal 14:02 – Functional medicine: What is it and how does it work? 21:34 – Why you should be your own health advocate 24:58 – The downside of instant gratification 31:38 – Gut health: What is it and why it should be a priority? 35:40 – How stress and food cravings are related 42:48 – Ways to improve gut health 50:44 – Connect with Dr. Ann Marie Barter through her social media channels, official website     Resources Fearless Health Podcast   Connect w/ Dr Ann-Marie: 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 textSmall beginnings can lead to MASSIVE impact. Over 20 years ago an ambitious trainer Ben Prentiss built a small personal training studio in southwest Connecticut. At a time when people questioned what the heck that job was… “I’m confused, you “watch” people exercise??” Years later after building a highly successful team and business combined with ongoing learning from the likes of Olympic Strength Coach Charles Poliquin, Ben has become one of the World’s Leading Strength Coaches for Professional Athletes. Prentiss Hockey Performance (PHP) is the home of Stanley Cup Champions, NHL stars from all 31 teams, Olympians and All-stars. Listen in as coach Chris Wilson reconnects with his first ever mentor in sports performance, Ben Prentiss, and they talk about the good ole days and what it takes to be GREAT in this profession.   "You had to do well (20 years ago) because there wasn't any fake hustle. No Instagram. You had to earn it." -Ben Prentiss   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:29 – Strength Coach Ben Prentiss and host Chris Wilson take a trip down memory lane 8:45 – Get to know Ben Prentiss, Founder of Prentiss Hockey Performance (PHP) 13:48 – The early days of BodyTuning, the original home of PHP 21:09 – Ben recounts PHP’s growth and expansion 27:48 – Ben talks about his unwavering passion for what he does 32:22 – Ben and Chris share their mutual love for dogs, gym dogs Zeus and Hammer. 36:05 – What it’s like training professional and non-professional athletes 43:24 – The importance of being active in the early years 58:50 – Where you can go to learn more about Coach Ben Prentiss’ PHP: official website and social media channels     Resources Prentiss Hockey Performance   Connect w/ Ben: Facebook Twitter 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 textAre you passionately living each day? Unfortunately, a lot of people are clock punchers… they show up, go through the motions of work and life and then punch out for the day. REPEAT. They’re not truly living a life they love, merely existing. But not Mike Wahl. Dr. Mike Wahl is a health and wellness entrepreneur, University Professor, radio host and international speaker. He’s profoundly passionate about bringing tangible health results to the masses and has done so for nearly two decades. If you’re in need of some inspiration from a man that is living large and truly changing the world, then you’re in for a real treat on today’s episode of the Strong By Design show. Coach Chris Wilson gets FIRED UP with longtime friend Mike Wahl from the WAHL Show podcast.   "Now I get to infuse some of that wellness and exercise into the next generation of doctors." -Mike Wahl   Time Stamps 0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:18 – Get to know Mike Wahl of ‘The WAHL Show’ podcast 6:14 – Mike Wahl and Chris Wilson reminisce about their glory days 12:34 – Mike takes us back to the early days of his business 18:40 – Mike recounts business’ growth and impact on community 24:12 – Discover Mike’s energy and passion for health and fitness 28:55 - How his dad has inspired him to shed light on pancreatic cancer 36:15 – Ways to donate and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer 39:20 – Mike Wahl, PhD, shares his career journey as a professor of Clinical Anatomy (BioMed) 43:26 – How Mike started ‘The WAHL Show’ 47:27 – Connect with Mike Wahl through his social media channels   Resources Mike Wahl Official Website Health & Wellness Show with Dr. Mike Wahl   Connect w/ Mike: 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