Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textWe Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. This "Teaser" episode gives you a brief look at what's coming NEXT Wednesday in the full episode. We are so excited to deliver you outstanding information and inspiring guests that we just have to spill the beans ahead of time........plus a lot of other random chit chat about living Strong By Design. 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 textWhat is it really like to be the wife of a successful, hard working entrepreneur?  What does it really take to support that kind of focus and drive while still maintaining harmony in your personal and family life?  Today on the show we have Courtney Westerdal, MVP wife and co-owner of Critical Bench publishing with her husband Mike, sharing with us her wife perspective on being a team player, a wife, a mother and  . . . a huge Boston Red Sox fan! In this episode Courtney gets personal and shares, what she calls “our story,” on how she and Mike have embraced the last 15 years of challenges, change and success by never losing faith, having a deep respect for each other and always looking ahead to the adventures yet to experience.  "Freeing up our time instead of doing petty things, the whole time is money and Michael learning what his time is actually worth.. You need to know almost down to the hour how much you are worth." and "Maybe numero uno to all of this.. the amount of respect I have for him, it was right from the beginning and it's just everything." -Courtney Westerdal   Time Stamps Timestamps: 4:03 - 4:35 She has a BIG heart, the emotions come fast 5:18  Where the story begins . . . the first of many “game changers” 6:57 Courtney first meets Mike 9:42  Arriving in Tampa with what fit in their car & NO family . . . just on faith! 10:52  Another game changer 11:33  Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad on a plane had a huge impact & had them asking the question “What do we want?!” 14:25  How the book The 4 Hour Work Week showed them it WAS possible 15:14 Faith and their church has always been a priority in their lives . . . FAITH! 19:49  Building an anchor of Core Values 27:28  Taking risk and letting go of the fear . . . no room for scarcity mindset 30:09  You can’t look back & dwell; keep moving forward; look ahead & keep that momentum going 30:46  Making him “show up” 32:34. “I have to allow my man to take his risks & just support him” 33:35  “Everything is about faith & letting go of the steering wheel” 37:58  The freedom they strive for 42:17  The haters hating on your happiness 42:57  “Your kids are not first.”  God . . . your relationship . . .  your children 44:41  Letting her husband lead works because he will put you first 45:58  They had the important goals figured out very early on; they knew how they wanted their life to look and they’ve worked towards that every single day since  . . . VISION & FOCUS 46:26 “jealousy is a bitch & it’s everywhere” 46:43 - 47:19  *this is where we got a bit side-tracked; some dead air here 47:23  Becoming more private and putting the blinders on 48:37  Not everybody can accept generosity; it makes some people bitter 49:43  Surround yourself with people who respect your ways & what you are doing & are genuinely happy for you 51:24  Hearing, “you’ve changed” no longer offends her 53:12  There was no stSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWe Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. This "Teaser" episode gives you a brief look at what's coming NEXT Wednesday in the full episode. We are so excited to deliver you outstanding information and inspiring guests that we just have to spill the beans ahead of time........plus a lot of other random chit chat about living Strong By Design. 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 textIt's time to THINK BIGGER! To change and reset your self-defeating mindset. Attaining the mindset of a winner takes work and lots of discipline. Overcoming the NO's that other people tell you and the ones you tell yourself are huge hurdles in life. So in order to stop focusing on the problems and start focusing on the solutions we brought in the big guns... JV Crum III is the creator of the Conscious Millionaire and he helps people just like you look for bigger ways to play BIG in life. To get you to laugh at your issues knowing you're going to overcome them. Coach Chris discussed all of this and more with JV. Get ready to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset and STOP the self-limiting beliefs holding you back from greatness! "Impact comes from your own personal sense of purpose.. we each have a diving purpose for our life and that when we discover that and we act on it, that's when we get our deepest fulfillment and our highest level of achievement." and "I'm on the planet to do something really big and my purpose is not yet fulfilled so you don't need to worry about me leaving because I belong here." [to hospital staff] -JV Crum III   Time Stamps 1:20 There are NO accidents – Thank you for showing up listeners! 2:50 The show of tangents – amazing healthy living tips from JV! 5:35 What you MUST have to be a highly successful entrepreneur 7:00 Who is JV Crum III? 8:30 The shift in consciousness we ALL must go through – 3 steps 12:30 We are all here to serve each other – making impact in the world 15:25 The 3 ways to show up in the world – our choice! 20:08 The truth about attaining wealth 22:20 HUGE takeaways from JV’s book Conscious Millionaire 26:30 Giving 100% effort every single day of your life – always challenging yourself 30:30 Creating bigger reference points as you Level Up 32:00 How JV practiced the eulogy for his Dad, his best friend 33:30 The HARDEST thing in your life and the question, “What else can I do?” 38:30 JV confronting death – mind blowing conversation with his Doctor 44:30 Mentally breaking through insurmountable obstacles 45:50 JV has NO interest in these 3 Things… 48:00 Learning from the Wisest of the Wise 49:30 Living in a state of abundance and living on purpose 51:45 Connect with JV Crum III – find out his Cell Phone number!!   Resources: ConsciousMillionaire.com 5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   Connect with JV: Conscious Millionaire Podcast Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube FaceSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWe Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. This "Teaser" episode gives you a brief look at what's coming NEXT Wednesday in the full episode. We are so excited to deliver you outstanding information and inspiring guests that we just have to spill the beans ahead of time........plus a lot of other random chit chat about living Strong By Design. 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 textIt takes Godly men to stand up and defend the Gospel…men like Frank Turek. Dr Frank Turek has answered the call and is one of the leading Christian Apologists in the world and started a non-profit ministry called Cross Examined. But what is a Christian Apologist? And why is Frank’s mission so critical to spreading and defending the Christian faith? [taken from crossexamined.org about section] CrossExamined.org is a non-profit ministry started in 2006 that conducts dynamic I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist seminars on college campuses, churches, and high schools. Led by Frank Turek and other Christian apologists, CrossExamined.org exists to address the problem that 3-out-of-4 Christian youth leave the church while in college, many because they are intellectually skeptical. In addition to I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist, CrossExamined.org presenters address other topics faced by young people today. -- Coach Chris was honored to connect with Frank and discuss his book Stealing From God and unpack the 4-Point Case for Mere Christianity. Get ready for some knowledge!   "There was a spaceless, timeless, immaterial Being that brought the big bang into existence, I mean how else do you explain that space, matter and time had a beginning out of nothing?" and "You won't lie to make yourself look bad, right..the New Testament documents are filled with embarrassing details that the writers never would have invented.." Dr. Frank Turek   Time Stamps 1:20 He’s not the type of Doctor that can “help” you…LOL 3:00 What inspired the Cross Examined movement? 5:45 Confusion in our culture today with the Christian faith / church 7:30 The 3 reasons for sin – The Big 3 – how good things can become idols 9:00 Frank speaks to inmates at a prison and solitary confinement 13:30 Speaking to your children about God and how important it is 15:00 The most influential person in your child’s life is YOU – arm your children 16:20 The 4-Point Case for Mere Christianity – Does Truth Exist? 18:30 Stealing From God – Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case 24:30 Does God Exist? 31:35 Are Miracles Possible? 35:40 The Greatest Miracle in the Bible 38:00 Check out and see Cross Examined videos on multiple social outlets – Live Q&As 39:25 People want to be ‘god’ of their own lives 41:45 Disastrous advice and cliché phrases that people live by 42:38 Is the New Testament historically reliable? 43:30 The 7 E’s of the New Testament that prove its truth (plus Frank’s 8th E) 54:30 The FREE Cross Examined App in the Google Play Store 58:00 Final thoughts from Coach Chris about the need for what Frank does   Resources: CrossExamined.org 5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   Connect with Frank: YouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWe Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. This "Teaser" episode gives you a brief look at what's coming NEXT Wednesday in the full episode. We are so excited to deliver you outstanding information and inspiring guests that we just have to spill the beans ahead of time........plus a lot of other random chit chat about living Strong By Design. 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 textAll of us have a story to tell... While some stories are more painful or filled with more struggle than others it's important to understand that we all have something to say in this life. Justin Schenck from the Growth Now Movement podcast visited the Critical Bench Compound and sat down with Coach Chris to pull back the curtain in his own life and share some deeply personal struggles and pain that ultimately led to triumph. His show is dedicated to speaking with incredible men and women who have amazing stories of growth to help others live out their dreams. Justin is a now a highly sought after public speaker who is the Founder of BeginPodcastingNow.com and also created his own live event called the Growth Now Movement Live.   "Life is happening for you and not to you.. As things are happening, I go okay, what is this doing for me versus what is this doing to me and it's just getting out of that victim mindset.." and "If there was a senior superlative for least likely to succeed it would have been me!" Justin Schenck   Time Stamps   1:24 Sometimes things just work out perfectly! 3:00 Finding out about the Growth Now Movement 4:10 Justin’s story - he didn’t come from the best of circumstances 5:45 His Mom and Dad struggle with personal demons 8:10 Justin’s relationship with his Dad during and after prison 9:30 Your story is still worth sharing, don’t compare it to others 10:45 Getting out of the victim mindset – you are in control 11:45 Justin’s Mom story of addiction and his last words to her 13:30 Justin finally goes through the pain of loss and his shift 16:30 What if you don’t have a desire to impact the world? 18:40 The elephant in the room – the most important thing 22:45 The biggest influences in your life – not always someone you know 23:50 Justin’s most influential people in his life 26:35 How Justin uses visualization and the show Full House 29:09 Drafting behind someone who is going where you want to be 31:54 Transformation and creating new habits – how long should it take? 36:40 Justin’s thinking behind his GNM LIVE event and Public Speaking 43:30 Actively listening and better engaging with others 46:00 Justin gets a REALLY long email from a Strip Club Promoter 48:00 Answering someone honestly when they ask how you’re doing 49:10 A challenge from Justin 53:05 What’s NEXT for Justin? 10X your life – The Growth Now Mastermind   Resources: Growth Now Movement LIVE BeginPodcastingNow.com 5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   Connect with Justin: Facebook Twitter @justinscheSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textWe Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit. This "Teaser" episode gives you a brief look at what's coming NEXT Wednesday in the full episode. We are so excited to deliver you outstanding information and inspiring guests that we just have to spill the beans ahead of time........plus a lot of other random chit chat about living Strong By Design. 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 textMartin Rooney is an internationally-recognized entrepreneur, fitness expert, sought-after presenter and best-selling author. He is the founder of the Training for Warriors system that operates in over 275 facilities in 28 countries worldwide. A former US bobsledder, Division I track athlete, Judo black belt, record-setting power lifter and two-time Guinness World Record holder, Martin not only has the academic and athletic background, but also first-hand business experience of what it takes to run global organizations.   As a presenter, Martin is regularly in front of over 20,000 people per year and has consulted Fortune 500 companies such as Marriott International, Nike, Prudential and Hasbro. Martin has also conducted training and development programs for Military Organizations including the Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, and has coach at and advised professional teams. As a coach, Martin has been listed in the top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness for the last 5 years and in 2015 Martin was inducted into the Personal Trainer Hall of Fame.   On today's very special episode, host Brian Klepacki sat down with Martin out in Nashville and they talked about everything from daily habits to business advice to the hidden dangers of exercise. Martin is incredible passionate about helping others achieve greatness. The fire inside his bones radiates through his words and his actions and is highly contagious. You do not want to miss this life-changing episode. Listen in to this educational and inspiring conversation and start learning on how you take your next step on the right path.   "The group that you're with or the culture that you're involved with is really going to decide a lot about your life..." and "The greatest athletes, world leaders, everybody has a coach and yet a lot of times we don't invest in that in our own selves." -Martin Rooney   Time Stamps 1:14 Martin feels old 😊 1:35 How Training for Warriors began 3:00 The importance of culture – being part of a group 5:05 The evolution of Martin Rooney and his mission 8:20 The power and impact of Martin’s coaching 11:00 Overwhelm in the fitness world 12:05 Finding the right culture in your fitness journey 13:16 The 6 words that Martin lives by in business 15:06 Diving deeper into Training for Warriors 18:05 The philosophy of hard work and consistency 21:00 Martin’s fitness approach for all beginners 23:27 The mental component of warriors – sink or soar 27:30 How long does it take to find YOUR right culture? 31:00 Coaching for Warriors – Coaching Greatness 34:10 Everyone needs a coach 35:40 You know what to do… but are you doing it? Take Action Challenge! 41:09 Ways to connect with Martin    Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com