Strong By Design Podcast

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 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 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 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 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 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 textDoes a soccer shaped molecule hold the key to optimal health and longevity? Years ago, a highly durable molecule was discovered and after decades of study in the lab it was found safe for human consumption. Does this Nobel Prize winning molecule hold the key to life extension? Coach Chris Wilson has a candid discussion with Scientist Chris Burres about ESS60 and its use and safety for humans looking to live longer, healthier lives.   "You may think 90% sounds like a really significant extension of life... it is! If the average human lived 90% longer we would live to 152." -Chris Burres   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:28 – Get to know Chris Burress, co-founder and co-owner of MyVitalC 5:17 – Chris Burress on living a longer, healthier life 10:55 – ESS60: What is it and what you need to know? 17:28 – Can calories restriction extend your lifespan? 20:44 – Why ESS60 is safe for human consumption? 28:17 – Chris Burress shares his personal experience taking MyVitalC 31:44 – How ESS60 can help turn back the clock on DNA age 36:16 - Oura Ring: Everything you need to know 43:15 – Other benefits of MyVitalC 47:25 – The healing power of good sleep 1:02:35 – Where you can go to find out more about MyVitalC   Resources MyVitalC.com/StrongByDesign   Chris Burres and My Vital C team: Facebook Twitter   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 textOvercomer: a person who overcomes something : one who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty. Merriam-Webster Charles Clark, a 10-Time All American and 3-Time National Champion by the age of 22. Considered the 6th fastest man in the world at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, Charles was living the dream on the outside. A thriving, highly successful athlete on the exterior but on the inside, he was “barely pounding the surface.” After a 99% tear of his right quad muscle, his days of World Class sprinting were over instantly. It was time for Charles to go in a new direction. This new direction has created more opportunity and breakthroughs than he could have possibly imagined. Now a highly sought-after speaker, coach and entrepreneur, Charles’ impact in the world has transcended anything he ever did on the track. Coach Chris interviews Charles Clark on this episode of Strong By Design.   "Who you are in failure is not what's going to make you a different person, but it's what's going to expose the person you are." -Charles Clark   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 2:53 – Charles Clark shares his life’s story 6:25 – The power of surrounding yourself with the right people 13:45 – Charles Clark on rebounding from career setbacks 20:51 – Why everything happens for a reason 24:10 – What it means to serve God by serving others 31:10 – The ‘Thrive Tribe’ podcast with Charles Clark 33:13 – Why you should never stop learning 35:00 – Charles Clark shares what’s next for him, future plans 43:12 – The value of taking ownership in your life 45:48 – Where you can go to connect with Charles Clark   Resources The Charles Clark   Connect w/ Charles: YouTube 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 textHave you ever experienced accidental leakage? You’re going to discover the one tight muscle in your upper body that has been damaging your pelvic muscles making everything weak down below. These muscles are crucial if you want to get back to living an active lifestyle without the embarrassment of pee leaks. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from leaking whenever you cough, sneeze or lift something heavy our guest today, Alex Miller, is about to reveal the most important pelvic strengthening exercises you’ll find anywhere. Alex is a Fitness Instructor and Women’s Health Specialist from Vancouver, Canada. She's certified in TRX, treadmill interval running and mat pilates and has become an expert in prenatal and postnatal fitness, weight training, functional movement, and meditation.   "The pelvic floor and your core is the foundation to everything... these are the muscles you need to focus on." -Alex Miller   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:15 – Get to know Alex Miller more 6:10 – The Pelvic Floor: What it is and what you need to know 12:24 – Alex Miller recounts early business struggles 16:11 – The importance of a healthy pelvic floor 21:59 – What is the ‘Pelvic Floor Strong’ program? 24:27 – Alex Miller on how having healthy pelvic floor changed her life 26:44 – What’s next for Alex Miller? 29:20 – Connect with Alex Miller through her official Facebook page   Resources Pelvic Floor Strong   Connect w/ Alex: 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 textAt first glance, all people notice about Mitch are his massive bodybuilding muscles. But this man is on a mission that goes far deeper than your appearance. Mitch Muller is here to make a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of men, an eternal Kingdom impact. His business, Mindset Fitness, is his platform to reach people with fitness and bodybuilding. But his true calling in life is to inspire individuals through a lifelong transformation in Jesus Christ. Get to know Mitch and how he uses his story and the Spoken Word to deliver his powerful message to the world. Coach Chris hosts this episode of the Strong By Design podcast.   "If God was able to use me to speak life into other men, then He can do that for anybody." -Mitch Muller   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:24 – Mitch Muller recounts his fitness journey 11:05 – How he met God at the gym 19:49 – How parents affect their children's faith 26:17 – How Mitch Muller started the ‘Mindset Fitness’ 31:15 – Mitch Muller talks about ‘Mindset Fitness’ philosophy and mission 40:30 – Mitch Muller on incorporating faith into fitness 44:18 – Transforming men’s lives through ‘Mass Construction’ coaching program 49:38 – The power of the spoken word 57:55 – The importance of parents in our lives 1:02:20 – Get in touch with Mitch Muller through his social media channels   Resources Mindset Fitness   Connect w/ Mitch: YouTube 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 textYou have the power to transform your life. In life people want to follow: a leader with experience, a coach that’s faced adversity and won, and a man that has overcome challenges and comes out stronger. Josiah Novak is all of that and more. He truly wants to help you transform your life like he did for his own. Find out his 10-minute trick to unlocking REAL lasting change and becoming the person you’re meant to be. Coach Chris Wilson and Josiah Novak on this week’s Strong By Design podcast.   "It was a perfect storm and I gained 60+ lbs of fat in a couple years... I looked in the mirror and couldn't believe what I saw." -Josiah Novak   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know today’s special guest 3:03 – Josiah Novak shares where his passion for fitness comes from 9:00 – Josiah Novak opens up on fitness struggles, and how he overcame it 18:41 – The importance of moving your body everyday 23:55 – Pre-workout anxiety and jitters: Is it normal? 25:58 – Josiah Novak talks about ‘The 10-Minute Rule’ 30:05 – Why diet sucks and what to do instead 39:54 – 5 things you SHOULD worry about 45:46 – Why embracing change is important 48:15 – Josiah Novak shares a client transformation story 53:54 – Connect with Josiah Novak through his social media channels and official website   Resources  True Transformation Podcast The True Transformation   Connect w/ Josiah: 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 textAnthony DiClementi has had his own serious health challenges and these experiences have given him a unique skill set and perspective to FIX his body with ‘unconventional’ methods. He believes that the conventional advice we are all given on how to live a better life is incorrect and that biohacking is the right solution. His first book, The Biohacker’s Guide, released in 2016, is essentially an owner’s manual for your body. Apparently, he is right in this because entrepreneurs and top executives are following his methods successfully. Prepare to be enlightened and wowed as Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines picks Anthony’s brain about the world of biohacking for optimal health and wellness.   "Everyone wishes for a better life... you have to be willing to do hard things and that turns a lot of people off." -Anthony DiClementi   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know today’s special guest, Anthony DiClementi 2:57 – Anthony DiClementi shares how he got into biohacking 6:05 – The power of the mind to heal the body 10:25 – Biohacking 101: What is it and how it works? 15:35 – The importance of mind-body-spirit connection 21:23 – Anthony DiClementi talks about learning from the extremes 23:06 - Why he believes there are NO incurable diseases 32:27 – Ways to overcome resistance 38:57 – The art of biohacking: Tips to improve your overall well-being 43:58 – Anthony DiClementi shares his typical daily diet 48:30 – Anthony DiClementi talks about controlled substances and its health benefits 52:25 – Where you can go to connect with Anthony DiClementi   Resources Biohacking Secrets The Biohacking Secrets Show   Connect w/ Anthony: 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 textMom said to eat your veggies?! And is fiber really a myth?! Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. He is the host of the popular Fundamental Health podcast and the author of the bestselling book, The Carnivore Code. Dr. Saladino is board certified as a Physician Nutrition Specialist and in psychiatry and completed residency at the University of Washington.  You’re going to be blown away by this controversial conversation with Coach Tonya Fines and Dr Paul Saladino!   "Plants are clearly interested in you NOT eating them. Kale doesn't want you to eat it!" -Dr Paul Saladino   Time Stamps 0:25 – Welcoming today’s guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 1:05 – Get to know Dr. Paul Saladino, and his Carnivore Diet journey 5:08 – The truth about the Carnivore Diet 16:05 – Dr. Paul Saladino on why plant-based diets do more harm than good 24:32 – Carnivore Diet: Is it right for you? 27:04 – Dr. Paul Saladino on how eating meat made us human, plays a critical role in the development of the human brain 32:15 – Dr. Paul Saladino goes into detail about types of plant toxins 41:05 – Why plants are not always our friends 47:15 – Fiber 101: Do we need it? 51:07 – Dr. Paul Saladino debunks some myths about animal foods 58:43 – Health benefits of a Carnivore Diet 1:05:26 – Organ supplements: What you need to know 1:13:00 – Dr. Paul Saladino talks about ‘nose-to-tail’ eating 1:14:54 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Paul Saladino   Resources CarnivoreMD.com Fundamental Health Podcast   Connect w/ Dr Paul Saladino Facebook YouTube   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