Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, coach Tonya Fines sits down with Michele Riechman, a personal trainer, yoga teacher, health coach, and doctor of physical therapy, who is on a mission to help women feel their best. Discover how to nourish your body, mind, and spirit to feel your best at any age. Whether you are looking to optimize your metabolism, manage stress, or simply live a healthier life, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.As the host of the Healthy Beyond 40 podcast, Michele brings a wealth of knowledge and a holistic approach to health and wellness.Michele shares her insights on how to best nourish your body, going beyond the basics of diet and nutrition. She delves into the intricate connection between what we eat and how we feel, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet tailored to individual needs. Michele provides practical tips on optimizing metabolism, highlighting how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in energy levels and overall well-being.But nourishing the body is not just about food. Michele underscores the crucial role of stress management and mental wellness in achieving optimal health. She offers strategies for reducing stress and fostering a positive mindset, explaining how mental and emotional health are integral to physical wellness.Throughout the episode, Michele's compassionate and empowering approach shines through. She encourages women to listen to their bodies, honor their unique needs, and make mindful choices that support long-term health. Her expertise in physical therapy adds a unique dimension, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of how to care for their bodies in a holistic and sustainable way.  “Start with small habits that you can stick to 80-90% of the time.” -Michele Riechman  Time Stamps00:24 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 00:47 - Meet today’s special guest: Michele Riechman—personal trainer, yoga instructor, health coach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and host of the Healthy Beyond 40 podcast! 02:00 - Explore Michele’s unique skills and expertise in health and wellness 05:32 - Michele on fueling your body and understanding her core clientele 10:10 - Eating and Emotions: What's the real connection? 18:08 - Simple tips for better eating 26:00 - Women and Protein: Why it’s essential and how to increase your intake 33:33 - How parents' healthy eating habits influence their children’s growth 39:03 - Michele’s 'TOP 5 Simple Habits' to kickstart a healthy lifestyle 45:08 - Connect with Michele Riechman and learn more about her work 46:05 - Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast Resources:·          MicheleRiechman.com Connect with Michele:·         Instagram·         Facebook·         YouTube  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWhat makes you a credible fitness expert? Your degrees, years of experience, where you work… or is that all secondary?Does your ripped physique solidify your authority?Is it a requirement to have overdeveloped biceps, pecs, delts and calves or washboard abs to be seen as ‘a legitimate trainer’ in the eyes of others?Long time strength coach and personal trainer Chris Wilson discusses his thoughts and philosophy when it comes to his 25 years in the fitness and health profession.Regardless if you have 20” arms, walk around at 8% body fat or have a year-round tan to better showcase your shredded 6-pack, it does not necessarily make you a good coach.A quality instructor and coach has far more to do with passion, knowledge, experience, and character… and yes, some muscles too!Hope you enjoy this fun solo episode as Coach Chris speaks from the heart and does not hold back!  “Just because you’re huge and shredded doesn’t mean you’re a better trainer.” -Chris Wilson  Time Stamps00:41 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 01:05 - Join us today as Coach Chris Wilson hosts a special solo episode 02:05 - Learn about Chris' motivation for fitness, muscles and strength 09:00 - Defining a Fitness Expert 14:52 - Does being huge and shredded make you a better trainer?  23:42 - Why Clients choose Chris over other Coaches 26:30 - Pathways to achieving true health! 29:46 - The Top 5 muscle and strength influencers that shaped Chris' expertise 40:13 - What determines your overall physical success? 46:34 - Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast Resources:·          CriticalBench.com Connect with Chris:·         Instagram·         Facebook   Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textDon Manning is, first and foremost, a husband and dad who follows Christ. He and his wife Suzanne founded Crazy Cool Family several years ago after raising seven children of their own – four girls and then three boys ages 34 to 18 – and seeing the need for parents to be inspired and equipped to build their best family.  Don has a business and real estate background, owning different companies and putting together real estate deals. He and Suzanne are now blessed with eight grandchildren and more to come!  In this episode on the Strong by Design Podcast, Jared and Don discuss the importance of building healthy relationships and culture within the home. Parenting is not about controlling your kids, but loving them and teaching them what is means to grow into a healthy adult. If you are a parent, you do not want to miss out on the wisdom that is poured out in this episode. "How do you make your kid wise while trying to keep his purity? And that's this balance that we're fighting as parents throughout the time." — Don Manning  Time Stamps 00:30 - Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast 01:36 - Today's special guest, Don Manning, co-founder of 'Crazy Cool Family' 6:39 - Why 'play' is a child's most important job 9:54 - How Don's kids helped write the 'Crazy Cool Family' book 12:48 - Discover the key to raising a Godly family 16:41 - Don on teaching men to win at family life 21:03 - What Deuteronomy 6 teaches us about raising kids 21:54 - Building stronger connections & cultural roots with 'Crazy Cool Family' 26:40 - Create a strong family foundation by doing THIS! 31:20 - How to let go of control in parenting 38:38 - Dad's many hats: Bestowing a strong identity to your kids 44:04 - The power of creating a home everyone loves 52:29 - Connect w/ Don and start your '5 Days to Rethink Your Family' challenge  Resources:  Crazy Cool Family  Connect with Don:FacebookInstagram Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textIn today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down with Dave Clukey, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of military service.Now Sr. Director of Business Development – SOCOM at Immersive Works, Dave continues to serve in the national defense sector.  While his passion for what he does is apparent, Dave is also a huge supporter of veterans and their families.Join us as Dave talks about making the transition from a military career to civilian life … you don’t want to miss this!"Seek help; don't be proud, and you are not alone... Those are probably the two biggest things to take away from my transition journey." — Dave ClukeyTime Stamps00:50 - Welcome to the Strong by Design Podcast!01:13 - Meet today’s special guest: Dave Clukey, Senior Director of Business Development and former Green Beret02:06 - Dave shares his motivation and passion for his current role07:13 - The significance of accessing denied areas: Why does it matter?10:15 - Exploring the importance of technology and people in modern contexts17:21 - Dave discusses his transition from Special Forces to Civilian life24:28 - What is more challenging: asking for help or receiving it?28:09 - The genuine bond shared among military members35:40 - Comparing discipline in military versus civilian life41:30 - Understanding military qualifications, requirements, and passing percentages46:27 - How to connect with Dave Clukey and learn more about his workConnect with Dave:LinkedInFacebookSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textNo one has answered the two-year-old lingering question “what is a woman” quite like Jennifer Strickland has. Let me tell you why: Jennifer is not afraid to address how this question is so deeply answered in the Bible. And the Strong By Design team couldn't agree more with her platform and voice in such a troubling era of gender misinformation.After two years of research and Jennifer’s previous experience as a former model and established speaker for a variety of topics, her knowledge and passion for explaining what a woman is reaches beyond the surface. It moves well past Genesis and into the depths of the Hebrew language. In this special episode on SBD, Jennifer shares the deep wisdom she gained while writing her newest book, I Am a Woman. In her book Jennifer expands on the deep, biblical, Hebrew meanings of man and woman, where it comes from, and how this information can be used to free men and women across the world who are struggling to grasp ‘Truth’ since the feminist movement that bred our culture's gender identity crisis. The same movement that emasculated and demoralized men. Jennifer will not only inspire you to use your Godly role and voices to lead more people to Christ, but teach to be a voice for others in these times of trials (1 Peter 1:7).   "The truth is we're created male and female with purpose and intention." — Jennifer Strickland   Time Stamps01:08 - Welcome to the Strong by Design Podcast!01:33 - Meet today’s special guest: Jennifer Strickland—author, speaker, former model, and founder of Let's Write and U R More Ministries06:20 - Jennifer discusses healthy body image, identity, and sexuality12:00 - Exploring our purpose and roles as male and female20:39 - Rebuilding our nation with the foundation of truth23:30 - Defining womanhood: What is a woman?28:00 - Jennifer introduces her latest book, I Am a Woman30:10 - Loaded language: How it bypasses logical reasoning35:50 - Why we, as Christians, approach sexual identity from a specific perspective42:53 - Establishing healthy boundaries in life44:38 - Chris discusses the debate over restroom access and gender inclusion47:50 - How to start, seek guidance, take action, and find the truth49:19 - Connect with Jennifer, get her book 'I Am a Woman' and join her group53:20 - Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast  Resources: ·           URMore.org·           I Am a Woman Connect with Jennifer:·         Instagram·         FacebookSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOur final episode highlighting the amazing men, women, and kids at the first ever Rise Up Con event in Sevierville, TN., just outside of Knoxville.Meet Jared Moon, from Proverbs 22:6 - his organization helps to reunite incarcerated men and women with their children. Their purpose is to heal these families and support them while most people turn their backs. The heart of their process is rooted in the 4 E's which are to: Encourage, Engage, Educate and Empower.As Jared said during our conversation, "We bring the humanity back to the human that's behind bars."Fun Side Note: Jared Moon had a booth next to ours on Day 1 of the event. We quickly got to talking and we became instant friends! He and another representative from his organization will be visiting our facility in Clearwater, FL. to have a longer, more in-depth discussion about what Proverbs226 is doing to help reunite families.Meet Laura Klassen, founder and director of Choice42, a Christian, Anti-Abortion organization. Choice42 is pro-women, pro-baby and pro-life!They are based in Canada but their reach is worldwide. Laura is also known as an anti-abortion influencer with some fantastic content on YouTube, just look for the pink wig!Choice42 website: CHOICE42 connects online with abortion-minded women from all over the world and helps them to cancel their abortion appointments. With the help of our supporters, we are able to provide emotional and practical support to women to empower them to choose their babies.And lastly, meet WWE Bros superstar Lucas.Lucas visited the Strong By Design booth several times and after receiving lots of free gifts spinning our fun prize wheel, we encouraged him to join us on the show for a few minutes.  He and his brothers are huge WWE wrestling fans and have a fun YouTube channel. He was a delight to speak with. Both Jared Moon and Laura Klassen are fighting for our children, kids like Lucas. All life is special and matters, we must continue to do anything possible to save our children."Children of inmates don't know that their parents love them."  -Jared MoonTime Stamps01:19 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast02:19 - Proverbs226: Guest Jared Moon's fight against generational incarceration08:43 - Jared talks more about life-changing transformations behind bars10:38 - Why we must defend the family unit now more than ever13:20 - Connect with Proverbs 226: How you can help end incarceration15:59 - Get to know Laura Klassen, anti-abortion activist & founder of CHOICE4218:41 - Understanding the importance of human life21:13 - Laura discusses how CHOICE24 empowers women25:35 - Meet Lucas from WWE Bros28:00 - Chris, Jared, and Lucas share their favorite wrestlers and more29:20 - Connect and subscribe to Lucas on YouTubeResources:Proverbs226.orgChoice42.comWWE BrosSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textHave you ever heard of the Wild brothers?  Well hosts Chris Wilson and Jared Haley met them at Rise Up Con.Meet Morgan and Hudson, two of the four Wild brothers from Wild Brothers TV. They are the elder brothers but refused to say better lol. As their name infers, these boys are a bit 'wild' (yes, that's their real last name) and adventurous living several years of their lives (15) in southeast Asia (Indonesia) as missionaries spreading the Gospel.They lived side by side with the Indonesian people, fully immersed in their culture and customs doing things like hunting, exploring, building and even learning the language.  Morgan and Hudson (and their younger brothers Kian and Asher) see following Christ as the ultimate adventure. They are currently filmmakers living in Florida continuing to explore and find adventure here in the US. They are truly fascinating young men, creating entertaining content on Wild Brothers TV and documenting their lives through filmmaking to share with the world."Following Christ is the ultimate adventure."   -Hudson WildTime Stamps00:45 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast01:08 - Meet today’s special guests, The Wild Brothers, Morgan and Hudson Wild02:30 - The Wild Brothers discuss their teamwork and collaboration03:25 - Discover the origins and launch of the Wild Brothers 06:00 - Dive into the Adventure Documentaries featured on Wild Brothers TV08:30 - Exploring why following Christ is the Ultimate Adventure10:00 - Tips on communicating the Gospel clearly and effectively13:40 - Understanding spiritual warfare and overcoming fear18:00 - Strategies for protecting our kids from spiritual attacks25:00 - What Wild Brothers TV is all about27:30 - Introducing the new TV show: Zoo Tales—Animals, Zookeepers, and BelieversResources:WildBrothers.TVConnect with the Wild Brothers:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textEver meet someone and after just 5 minutes they feel like an old friend?Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast, Adam Kovar, is a Marine Corp Veteran, Patriot, husband, father and hardworking entrepreneur. He is a guy that you instantly feel connection with if you love our country, what it stands for and why it's worth fighting for. And there is nothing better at bringing people together for hours than a warm fire on a cool night. At Rise Up Con in the beautiful mountains of southeast Tennessee, hosts Chris Wilson and Jared Haley had the good pleasure of seeing Adam's MYFIRESIDE booth. An amazing display of handcrafted, made in the USA firepits. The kind of firepits that make you want to sit down with people you know (or don't know) and engage in hours of conversation beside a roaring fire. But his firepits are like nothing you've ever seen before...His story of meeting actor, tv host and true patriot, Kirk Cameron, by the roadside a few years back is absolutely amazing. Sometimes in life it's just about hard work, passion and grit... and of course meeting a guy with 3.5 million followers on Facebook!  If you want the BEST FIREPIT EVER, you have to visit Adam's website and take a peek at the incredible firepits he makes himself and sells from his garage. We can't wait to get our own customized pits. You will never have a boring fire again! Please enjoy our final conversation of the event with our new friend Adam."Small business patriotic entrepreneurs are the solution to turn the tide back!" -Adam KovarTime Stamps0:50 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast01:10 - Get to know today's special guest, Adam Kovar02:30 - What is Adam's purpose behind his Firepit creations?6:00 - God intervenes and brings a passionate Firepit Enthusiast, Kirk Cameron, to Adam8:00 - What is the American Campfire Revival?09:24 - Success doesn't happen overnight11:00 - Different ways to minister and spread God's word13:00 - Overcoming Fear, Fighting the Good Fight, and Finding Hope14:00 - How You Can Support Adam's BusinessResources:MYFIRESIDE.comConnect with Adam:InstagramFacebookSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOur past does not define our character or determine our future.While this sentiment is simply said, it is terribly difficult to believe and follow through with. Unfortunately, some of us can never seem to overcome our past.Today's guest on the Strong By Design podcast is a living testament to the power of turning your life over to God. After years of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, Rob believed his life was a complete failure and beyond repair. He even went as far as attempting suicide but miraculously he was saved.Now he's an award-winning author, speaker, producer, actor and TV host. In his book, Cruising Toward Heaven, Rob talks about redemption and devoting your life to God in service of others. This conversation will make you cry, give you goose bumps and get you Fired Up! Get ready for the one and only Rob Ekno."Lord, please give me the words to write in this book to glorify you."  -Rob EknoTime Stamps0:22 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast0:45 - Get to know today's special guest, Rob Ekno, award-winning author, screenwriter, broadcaster and speaker2:30 - Rob shares his story from drug addict and alcoholic to award-winning author6:00 - Rob thanks the cop who changed everything9:15 - Beneath the surface: Unseen ways we make a difference14:05 - Answering God's call: Rob's journey from a D in English to Author24:04 - Discover Rob's mission beyond book sales30:11 - The importance of spiritual protection for teenagers34:24 - The power of teaching people to be followers of the Spirit38:58 - Host Jared shares powerful stories from his pastoral experiences43:01 - 'Cruising Toward Heaven': Rob's testimony of God's glory49:00 - Why you should prepare for the eternal rather than the temporary52:26 - The power of trusting God's provisionResources:RobEkno.comGet your copy of Cruising Toward HeavenConnect with Rob:FacebookInstagramSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textStorytelling is an art form that has stood the test of time.From sitting around a campfire listening to spooky stories and tales of legendary heroism, to a family gathered around a giant radio in the 1930s listening to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes or Abbott and Costello, the audio experience invites imagination and evokes excitement.Live from Rise Up Con, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson had the opportunity to speak with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet, audio producers for the Jake Muller Adventures, an action packed audio drama series and Callie Sioux, creator of the 1232 audio epic, which is a time-travel medieval fantasy audio adventure for all ages.Get to know these amazing people, how passionate they are about their work and what it takes to produce a top notch audio drama. "There's a lack of family-friendly content available in media."  -Callie SiouxTime Stamps00:35 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast00:58 - Get to know today's special guests, Darby Kern & Micah Touchet02:20 - Darby and Micah introduce 'The Jake Muller Adventures' and how the audio drama came to life05:21 - The art of casting: Journey to finding the perfect actors for audio drama09:55 - Who 'The Jake Muller Adventures' is for?11:30 -  Connect with Us! Follow 'The Jake Muller Adventures' on Social Media13:53 - Welcome our next guest, Callie Sioux of '1232: An Audio Epic'15:28 - Callie shares what makes '1232' special 20:34 - Discover how spirituality is woven into the show25:50 - The joy and nostalgia of listening to old-time radio shows26:50 - 1232: Ongoing saga or completed story? 29:00 - Where you can go to connect with Callie Sioux and get FREE contentResources:JakeMullerAdventures.com1232 Audio EpicConnect with Darby & Micah:InstagramFacebookConnect with Callie Sioux:InstagramFacebookSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com