Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textAfter completing her undergraduate studies summa cum laude in Biotechnology at Ferris State University, Dr. Fortin spent a year working in neurosurgery research at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and became a published researcher.  She developed a strong foundation regarding the most intricate processes of the human body at the cellular level and went on to earn her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Providing relief from pain and treatment for chronic conditions requires an advanced regenerative approach to medicine. Patients in Petoskey, Michigan, trust regenerative medicine specialist Lisa Fortin, MD, of ReYouvenate for the treatment of a variety of health conditions. Her practice proudly serves patients near Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor, Michigan. What is Regenerative Medicine?  Is this where medicine is going?  Who can it benefit and why or should we even, be paying more attention to what this type of medicine can do? Coach Tonya had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Dr. Fortin who runs the ReYouventate Clinic in Petosky, Michigan to talk more about regenerative medicine and what kind of impact this type of therapy can have on healing and disease prevention.   "On average your whole body is almost renewed in six to seven years." -Dr Lisa Fortin   Time Stamps 1:11 – Get to know Dr. Lisa Fortin 6:22 – The power of regenerative medicine 12:27 – Who can benefit from regenerative medicine most? 17:11 – How Dr. Lisa Fortin’s brain fog experience led her to regenerative medicine 19:18 – The role of food allergy in chronic health issues 23:02 – Supporting your body's natural ability to heal itself 25:54 – Where you can go to learn more about Dr. Lisa Fortin’s regenerative medicine: official website and social media channels 26:48 – Where to get tested for food allergy? 27:52 – Understanding inflammation: What it is, causes and ways to reduce it 33:22 – The importance of taking care of yourself first 35:15 – The relationship between stem cells, cellular healing and regenerative medicine 38:58 – How nutrition is key in preventing chronic diseases 47:50 – The potential of regenerative medicine 49:59 – Key takeaways for optimal health     Resources: ReYouvenate   Connect w/ Dr Lisa: 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 textWe are advancing leaps and bounds technologically and finding ways to do “more” with less time, but are we compromising our well-being? Have we lost a sense of what nourishes our body and mind and truly makes us feel good? What do we really need to live well, be healthy and enjoy quality of life?  It's time to take a step back, unplug and ask how we can maximize our health and quality of living without having to spend a fortune or sacrifice what we enjoy. A newly adopted lifestyle that many call 'Primal' simply means reconnecting with the earth, focusing on what it provides, and tapping in on certain 'primal' elements for optimal living. On today's very special episode, host Brian Klepacki sat down with Blake Bowman of Guerrillazen Fitness & Holistic Nutritionist Bryan Hardy and all things primal were discussed. From what to eat and drink when we wake up to how we approach exercise and our sleep. Listen in to this educational and eye-opening conversation and start learning how you can become a healthier, happier person by starting some simple primal living techniques today.   "I'm 21 years old and I feel like an 80-year-old man. I basically started to take control into my own hands and figure out how to fix myself." -Blake Bowman   Time Stamps 2:13 – Get to know Blake Bowman of Guerrillazen Fitness & Holistic Nutritionist Bryan Hardy 6:10 – How Bryan Hardy got into holistic lifestyle 7:51 – Blake Bowman shares how his joint injuries lead him to become a corrective exercise specialist 12:05 – The difference between Reductionist and Holistic 17:25 – The importance of water to human health 24:01 – Why walking barefoot will change your life 29:27 – Signs of low testosterone and ways to boost it naturally 35:40 – Ways to balance your female hormones 38:05 – Why chemicals in beauty products may affect women’s hormones 44:02 – The importance of sleep and how it affects your health 47:03 – How you can sleep better if you work the night shift 50:50 – Key takeaways to live a primal life 55:09 – Get in touch with Blake Bowman and Bryan Hardy   Resources Guerrillazen Fitness Potentia Wellness   Connect w/ Blake:  Facebook YouTube Instagram   Connect w/ Bryan: Facebook Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textNo matter where we turn or which way we look, it seems chaos is right there looking straight as us. But hope is here and peace can be found in the midst of it all. We are in a peculiar time right now and we all are in desperate need of community, confidence and a cure. Finding and knowing peace in a middle of a crisis is just one personal decision away.  As we try to adjust to new and stronger restrictions due to the growing pandemic it's extremely important that we internalize what's going on and ask ourselves the tough questions we often avoid. What is this all about? What's next? What if things get worse? Tune in to today's episode as Strong By Design Co-host Brian Klepacki sits down with his neighbor and friend, Joe Walser, as they talk about a peace that surpasses all understanding.  We encourage you to listen in on this life-changing episode as you will discover a peace that will crush any doubt or fear in an instant and it's here for you right now.  "Where is God? The reality of death, it's always been there. Now that it's right in our face, we're having to ask these questions." -Joe Walser   Time Stamps 1:40 – Get to know Pastor Joe Walser 6:44 – Opening Prayer 7:54 – Where is God in this pandemic? 14:29 – The power of the Resurrection 17:03 – What is the message in suffering? 22:30 – The meaning and significance of Easter 28:17 – How to see God through your pain and suffering 36:53 – How contemplating death teaches us to live fully 39:40 – Simple ways to help others during the crisis 44:34 – What is the vaccine against death and how do you get it? 48:59 – Get in touch with Pastor Joe Walser   Connect w/ Joe:  Facebook LifeBridge Church of Pinellas   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 textMatt Walter has lived a truly incredible life and he’s not done yet... Over the past 30+ years he has served our country in the Marine Corps, raised 7 children with his amazing bride, become fluent in Arabic and lived in Jordan teaching Arabic to Christians to better connect with Muslims. There’s really nothing more awe inspiring than hearing how the love of Jesus can affect and change the heart and mind of someone from the Muslim community. Our guest today Matt Walter had such an encounter while living in the Middle East. And he’s devoted his life to reaching the fast-growing Muslim population in this country, right here in Tampa Bay, FL… to befriend them, serve them and inform them of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Very simply, The Tampa Muslim Outreach, est. 2013, exists in order to help churches and individual Christians share the love of Christ with Muslims.  Matt and his team work with churches and individuals to provide inspiration, encouragement, training, and coordination.   "God has brought this about because He wants these people in this place because they might find Him.” -Matt Walter   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know Tampa Muslim Outreach’s founder, Matt Walter 4:30 – The Great Commission: What it is and why is it important? 11:36 – Matt Walter reveals what led him to embrace Christianity 14:44 – The unexpected answers of God 24:00 – Matt Walter recounts his experience doing missionary work in the Middle East 26:41 – The difference between the terms Islam and Muslim 28:19 – How did Muslims and Christians part ways? 36:51 – Matt Walter on what it is like to go to seminary and diving deep into God’s word 41:10 – The rise of Islam in the United States 46:10 – Why you should distinguish the person from his ideology 48:38 – Matt Walter on sharing the word of God in an unexpected moment 53:42 – Matt Walter shares his 5-10-year plan for Tampa Muslim Outreach 58:42 – The power of trusting God with all your heart 59:25 – Get in touch with Matt Walter and Tampa Muslim Outreach   Resources: Tampa Muslim Outreach Connect w/ Matt & TMO:  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 textIn times like these, we need increased communication, empathy, kindness and hope! We Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. Thank you so much for listening to the SBD podcast show, we feel truly honored to have amazing listeners like you!   Subscribe to iTunes, Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Resources: The 7 Worst Testosterone Killers Why Stretching Won't Make You Flexible The 5-Minute Glute Workout The 5 Best Core Killer Exercises 5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   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’ve probably followed every diet guru's advice, spent hours on the treadmill, and restricted calories to obscene levels. Maybe you’ve seen some success, but it’s most likely left you feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and out of control. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Personal Trainer, Amanda Tress spent years in the gym working with people who were doing all the right things—without seeing results.  Frustrated, she began experimenting with cutting-edge nutrition strategies and her clients immediately started to see a change. Amanda spent years fine-tuning these strategies to work together for optimal results. Knowing she couldn’t possibly reach the masses alone, she created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Coach Certification Program, which allows individuals to coach the program who are passionate about helping others with their health and fitness goals. Since inception nearly two years ago, the program has grown to over 1,000 coaches and is impacting thousands of lives daily worldwide. So if you're ready to wake up every morning full of energy so you can give your family, business and community the best version of yourself, you have to listen to today's episode as host Brian Klepacki talks with Amanda Tress, the creator of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®, the Premier Virtual Intermittent Fasting Fitness and Nutrition Program.    "I like to go 7 layers deep, well why... and by the 7th layer people are just in tears, this is the deep reason that I'm going to stay disciplined."  -Amanda Tress   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know the creator of the ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss,’ Amanda Tress 5:41 – The difference between fat loss and weight loss 8:01 – Why crash diets don’t work 11:25 – Importance of accountability 16:03 – Why discovering your ‘WHY’ matters 19:01 – Importance of choosing a diet that’s right for you 22:58 – Counting macros: What it is and why is this vital to fitness success? 26:45 – Why gut health matters 30:37 – Why variety is important in your exercise routine 33:17 – The power of having a strong community 36:56 – The role of ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ certified coaches 39:40 – Who is the ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ for? 43:15 – The importance of rest days 47:45 – Why taking care of your body matters 50:58 – Best way to reach out Amanda Tress and ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ team     Resources: The FASTer Way to Fat Loss FASTer Way Podcast Show Connect w/ Amanda & FASTer Way:  FASTer Way on Instagram Amanda Tress on Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook InstagrSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text“Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” -Peter McWilliams This quote encapsulates the conversation between Founder of Critical Bench and SBD host Mike Westerdal and his long-time mentor and close friend Vince Del Monte. Vince is a World-Renowned On-line Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and WBFF Pro Fitness Model & Competitor. He is also the Founder of The 7-Figure Mastermind and 6-Figure Coach Program designed to catapult hardworking entrepreneurs to NEW LEVELS of success in their businesses. His background in health and fitness goes back decades having been named the “Skinny Guy Savior” landing on magazine covers and helping men everywhere build their physiques naturally. But the most important parts of Vince’s life are his 3 beautiful children, his amazing wife and his deeply rooted Christian faith. You’re in for a real treat and tons of value!!   "I've always found my credibility in the quality of information I put forth. Yeah, I market aggressively, I'll never apologize for that." -Vince Del Monte     Time Stamps 2:02 – Vince Del Monte shares how he got into the fitness industry 7:10 – Vince Del Monte talks about how he started helping skinny guys bulk up through digital marketing 11:22 – The power of beliefs in business 15:35 – Why speed matters 19:51 – The importance of investing in yourself 24:32 – Fear is the path to freedom 28:11 – What it means to be a good steward of God’s money 35:44 – Why the environment you surround yourself with is important 40:02 – What it really takes to go to the next level 42:40 – How Vince Del Monte started the ‘7-Figure Mastermind’ 46:20 – The importance of having a mentor and/or coach 54:05 – Asking for help reveals strength, not weakness 58:35 – Why beginnings are always the hardest 1:04:57 – Connect with Vince Del Monte through YouTube, Facebook and Instagram     Resources: Vince Del Monte’s 7 Figure Mastermind Connect w/ Vince:  YouTube 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 textIt's all anyone is talking about right now... The Coronavirus has taken over as the only thing on our mind and the talk of the town. It's officially a pandemic that's altering the course of modern history. So Team Critical Bench sat down to speak openly, honestly and candidly about this very serious issue... To better understand WHY things are unfolding the way that they are. Listen as hosts Tonya Fines, Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson have an unscripted conversation about COVID-19 and its impact on our world.Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOur direction in life is directly tied to our decision making (good or bad) and the people we choose to surround ourselves with. So that begs the question, who do you have in your inner circle and why have you chosen them? In this very personal story of risk, faith, friendship and love, we discover the heart and strength of entrepreneur and Get Lean After 40 co-founder Ryan Colby. Ryan shares his rollercoaster journey to success over the past 20 years with SBD host and close friend Mike Westerdal. Get to know this amazing man through his business struggles, finding the love of his life, his taking a massive leap of faith in business with a close friend and most of all his commitment to his faith in God.   "My identity is I'm a successful entrepreneur and that's what I do, I've "made it"...but until eternity you haven't made it." -Ryan Colby   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know Ryan Colby 1:34 – How ‘Get Lean After 40’ started  4:43 – Ryan Colby recounts early business struggles and successes 10:56 – Taking a leap of faith 15:30 – The power of surrounding yourself with the right people 21:40 – Importance of knowing your ‘WHY’ 25:00 – Why having a supportive spouse is key to achieving success 31:44 – Building your life on a solid foundation 33:37 – How the highs and lows of life help strengthen Ryan Colby’s relationship with God 38:23 – What is your identity? 40:34 – The importance of giving glory to God 45:31 – Trusting God’s plan for your life 48:27 – Why a change of heart changes everything 54:30 – Key takeaways from the episode 57:24 – Where you can go to connect with Ryan Colby and ‘Get Lean After 40’   Connect w/ Ryan & Resources:  Facebook Get Lean After 40 on Facebook Get Lean After 40 on YouTube   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 textGrit. The opposite of quit. The ability to overcome obstacles small and large and persevere. To press on, grind and Get Stuff Done (GSD)! This one 4 letter word has been a prevalent fixture at Critical Bench, the internet’s #1 strength and health authority since 1999. In this very special 100th episode of Strong By Design, Founder Mike Westerdal sits down with long time friend and SBD host Chris Wilson to discuss how Critical Bench came to be over 20 years ago. Mike reveals his top 3 secrets to business success that changed everything for him and his company. Mike goes into great detail about the last few decades touching on the importance of hard work, showing up, your environment and giving back. Mike breaks down 3 pivotal moments in his life and leaves the audience with some powerful advice for all business leaders and entrepreneurs to be successful.   "I just did the important things and I stopped all the busy work... being 'busy' is not being productive." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know Critical Bench’s founder, Mike Westerdal 2:00 –Mike recounts life before Critical Bench 6:15 – Mike reveals meaning behind company’s name and how it all started 11:53 – How he managed a day job and business at the same time 19:17 – Importance of taking massive action and surrounding yourself with the right people 29:00 – Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness 35:55 – The value of investing in yourself 38:25 – What is Servant Leadership? 41:10 – The difference between being busy and being productive 44:53 – Finding freedom through structure 48:00 – What it means to surrender everything to God 53:34 – The power of prayer 54:52 – Mike gives powerful tips to first-time business owners 1:03:56 – The power of passion and perseverance 1:12:59 – Critical Bench’s website and social media channels      Resources Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success   Connect w/ Mike: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com