Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textBeing a boy in our culture today has changed dramatically from decades ago.It used to be all about adventure, exploration, independence, and fun. Bike riding, baseball games, climbing trees, hide and go seek and showing up dirty, hungry, and exhausted when the sun went down.Today young boys are met with gender confusion, that they do not have to be boys if they do not want to be and that dads are not necessary in the home to thrive.ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!??This is absolutely and utterly terrifying as a man… to think that boys are growing up in an age that is telling them that men do not really matter, are not even necessary to flourish and can decide to be women if they want to be.Thank God for men like Mark Hancock and Trail Life USA, an organization on a mission to save the next generation of boys, raising them up to be productive, hardworking, courageous young men. We need more Kingdom men like Mark to stand boldly and to strengthen our young boys helping them to rekindle that adventure, exploration, and excitement of their youth.Today Mark and host Chris Wilson talk about what he is doing with Trail Life USA, what their vision and mission are and how he and his amazing group of men and women are changing the world one boy at a time. And Mark is another Brave Books author too! Learn more about his terrific new book, Too Much Tubular. "The boys come for the adventure opportunities, but what they're also getting is character and leadership opportunities." - Mark Hancock Time Stamps  00:52 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:21 - Meet today's special guest, Mark Hancock  7:32 - Mark recounts his journey 10 years ago at Trail Life USA  8:53 - The First Miracle: Finding a venue for 1,200 people in 63 days  10:00 - What separates Trail Life from the Boy Scouts?  13:55 - Trail Life USA: Discover the mission and vision of the Brotherhood   16:53 - Mark reveals the secret about Trail Life   21:08 - Giving back to the Next Gen: Ways to engage with Trail Life  25:03 - Biblical Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity: Understanding the difference  32:36 - Why women don't want a man in this day and age  36:06 - Discover what age you can join 'Trail Life' and 3 distinct programs  42:27 - Learn more about Mark's new BRAVE book "Too Much Tubular"   49:12 - Mark shares what's next for him with Trail Life   52:16 - Connect with Mark Hancock and learn more about Trail Life  52:51 - Trail Life Motto: Colossians 1:10  Resources: ·         TrailLifeUSA·         BRAVE Books – Too Much Tubular  Connect w/ Mark:·         LinkedIn·         Facebook Connect w/ CriticalBench: ●      Youtube●      Facebook●      Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text In our latest episode, Coach Tonya had the honor of speaking with Anna Tanzilla, the Chief Operating Officer of Camaraderie Foundation. Anna's role encompasses the crucial responsibility of leading and supporting the agency's mission, which is to provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" experienced by Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families.Camaraderie Foundation's work is nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive 89% success rate in providing counseling, emotional, and spiritual support to those who have served our country. During our conversation, Anna delves into the vital work that the foundation does, shedding light on how they have become a beacon of hope for those grappling with the emotional and psychological toll of military service.Anna discusses the unique challenges faced by our service members and veterans, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the invisible wounds that often go unnoticed. Through counseling, emotional support, and providing a network of incredible volunteers, Camaraderie Foundation offers a lifeline to those in need.The episode highlights the profound impact of the foundation's work, as Anna shares stories of transformation and resilience from those who have benefited from their services. Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the extraordinary work of Camaraderie Foundation and the dedication of individuals like Anna Tanzilla who are committed to healing the invisible wounds of war. This episode is a tribute to the resilience of our service members, veterans, and their families and serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our country.  "You have to heal everything that's going on. You can't just heal that little one piece and expect it all to get better." - Anna TanzillaTime Stamps  1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:06 - Get to know today's special guest, military veteran, Anna Tanzilla  3:27 - Discover the driving force behind her 'Camaraderie Foundation' involvement   6:05 - The Underlying Agenda: Anna shares their main mission   11:12 - Anna shares a wonderful story of one of the families they helped  16:33 - PTSD: Understanding the impact of trauma on mental health  18:23 - Anna talks about the scope of their organization  20:36 - Do people seek more counseling over holidays?  22:08 - Best Statistic: The power of surveys  24:39 - Anna shares how they need funds to get the counseling  26:28 - Where you can go to connect with Anna Tanzilla and learn more about 'Camaraderie Foundation'  28:38 - Anna talks about her plans for 'Camaraderie Foundation' expansion  Resources: ·       Camaraderie Foundation Connect w/ Anna Tanzilla:·       LinkedIn·       Facebook Connect w/ CriticalBench: ●      YoutuSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textStephen Christian Arnold is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin, as well as the vocalist of his acoustic side-project Anchor & Braille. Many of the albums in the Anberlin discography have peaked in the top ten on various Billboard charts. Currently, Stephen is serving as a campus pastor for Grace Family Church in Clearwater, FL.  On this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and Stephen discus the need for intentional boundaries in various areas of life. Regardless if you are in a band, leading a church, or leading your family, boundaries play an crucial role in being successful or burning out. Listen and learn from Stephen's wisdom and experience in creating healthy boundaries.   "No matter what your profession is, I pray you have success but I also pray that you are the same person before the success." - Stephen Christian  Time Stamps   00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:21 - Get to know today's special guest, Pastor Stephen Christian  5:11 - From lead singer to Pastor: The intentionality of separating spaces  11:07 - Pastor Stephen recounts his music band journey   13:36 - The most asked question: How do you style your hair?  17:30 - Career vs Family: The importance of creating a 'Healthy Boundary'  27:05 - Pastor Stephen on how he learned from his mistakes the hard way  30:55 - How do his children react to band music?  32:15 - Pastor Stephen's hardest moment of his entire life  35:01 - Why you can't put real life on hold  38:52 - The importance of hearing other people's stories of overcoming failures  42:21 - Understanding how to develop leadership with boundaries  50:00 - Open-door Policy: Find out its disadvantages over advantages  55:05 - The Holy Spirit, Leadership & Money: Why is it important and how does it all work together? Resources:Grace Family Church - Clearwater Connect w/ Stephen:FacebookInstagramInstagram - AnberlinYouTube - AnberlinConnect w/ CriticalBench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textSick and tired of feeling mentally burnt? The brain and cognitive function are not necessarily popular water cooler conversation however, the two can literally make or break your quality of life! You are either thriving or surviving when it comes to optimal brain health… and we are confident you would choose the former. I mean, who just wants to ‘get by’ when it comes to our brain!? Our lifestyle and day to day choices have the greatest impact on how our brain functions and how we feel and operate. But we can dial it up a notch with the right brain friendly ingredients found in Neuro Thrive by Critical Nutrition Labs. Today’s conversation features coaches Chris Wilson and Tonya Fines as they discuss the aging brain, experiences working with older clients, the needs of seniors and how to recapture a vibrant youthful brain.     "It's so important for people to have that feeling of need and purpose. Otherwise, it becomes hard to wake up." - Tonya Fines     Time Stamps    1:14 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcastSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textOn this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and John discuss the 5 C's of credibility. How are we valued as ‘credible’ in a space of leadership? Is this an area that we can develop?The reality is, in order to be an effective leader, you have to be able to shape your credibility with those around you. Listen today as John gives insight into what this can look like practically for you. John R. Streitmatter, MBA, is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI).  He serves as an executive coach, trusted strategic advisor, and facilitator to leaders to enable them to clearly articulate a future vision and strategy, and then engage their followers to achieve it.  John is known for his ability to synthesize discussion to the essence and integrate seemingly disparate data and points of view together into agreement and action. "It takes a long time to build up a good credibility balance. It can take a few poorly taken, poorly thought out steps to wipe out lots and lots of your credibility balance." - John Streitmatter  Time Stamps  01:02 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast1:51 - Get to know today's special guest, John Streitmatter4:00 - The leadership transition: John recounts his journey to 'Leadership Research Institute'7:40 - The currency of Leadership and influence: The importance of Credibility11:29 - Discover the Three things of 'Credibility Bank Account Balance'14:30 - Understanding the asymmetrical risk of Credibility18:56 - What makes people follow people: The 5 C's of Credibility explained23:57 - Managerial and Technical Competence: The importance of knowing your GOAL31:38 - 'Composure of Credibility': How to respond to situations rather than reacting to situations   41:55 - John on how to determine whether someone has credibility44:40 - Be fully Present: The importance of validating Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textIf you're suffering from nagging or even crippling knee pain, we have a possible solution for you that does not involve surgery. Today on Strong By Design, we are joined by Christopher Ohocinski, a Certified Athletic Trainer who has been working with athletes young and old for over a decade. During that time, he has developed techniques and methods that have helped resolve knee pain for active men and women. Chris Wilson hosts as the two Chris’s talk about crazy EMT stories, passion for helping people, and understanding the REAL root cause of chronic knee pain. It doesn't matter how old you are, how severe your knee pain is or if arthritis runs in your family. The Ageless Knees program is a gentle routine designed to bring instant relief to your painful joints while also helping to jump start your #1 knee stability nerve to strengthen your knees for good.    "If you think that just taking a pill is going to give you positive results, it's just NOT going to happen." - Christopher Ohocinski     Time Stamps   1:16 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  2:55 - Get to know today's special guest, Christopher Ohocinski  6:00 -  Chris shares what inspired his fitness pursuits  10:33 - Discover a bizarre incident that stands out to him during his time as an EMT  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textFrustrated with your employees or team members? Tired of hiring people who don’t show up and fully tap into their potential?  Our guest today on Strong By Design can change that for you in 2024 and beyond!If you're being honest, most businesses face hiring challenges and get stuck in the same hiring / firing cycle over and over again with the same underperformers, suffocating their business and the ability to tap into their full potential.Never one to accept status quo or back down from a challenge, Dr. Sabrina Starling’s ‘How To Hire The Best’ series grew from her desire to solve the toughest hiring challenges interfering with her client's growth and profitability.This is a CAN’T MISS episode for business leaders looking to take their team to the next level! "They didn't have a work-life balance problem, they had a lack of good employees’ problem." - Dr. Sabrina Starling Time Stamps   1:20 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  4:34 - Get to know today's special guest, Dr. Sabrina Starling  6:53 - Dr. Sabrina talks about her podcast 'Profit by Design'  10:44 - The creation of her book 'How to Hire the Best' and discover how to know you've hired the right person  17:56 - The importance of establishing your CORE VALUES  22:50 - Dr. Sabrina shares her tips on how to identify your company's core values  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Coach Tonya sits down with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed psychotherapist who has achieved remarkable success in helping individuals break free from the shackles of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and even psychosis. Her unique approach revolves around the profound healing power of anger and its transformative impact on one's mental health and relationships.Bronwyn, armed with a master's degree in counseling and another in nutrition, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. She is not only a licensed psychotherapist but also a public speaker and author, making her a formidable advocate for mental health and emotional well-being.Our discussion centers on the often-overlooked role of anger in our lives. Bronwyn sheds light on why our relationship with anger is fundamental to our mental health and the quality of our relationships. She also shares with us, how the process of reconnecting with this often misunderstood and suppressed emotion, often reveals  its potential as a catalyst for profound healing and transformation.Bronwyn Schweigerdt's expertise and passion for healing are evident as she provides practical guidance on navigating this complex emotion and using it as a tool for personal growth and healthier relationships. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their emotional landscape and a path to greater mental health and resilience.   "Humans are messy. We feel all kinds of feelings at one time, and why do we feel the need to judge our feelings?" -Brownyn Schweigerdt   Time Stamps   1:11 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:22 - Get to know today's special guest, Brownyn Schweigerdt  2:20 - Brownyn recounts her journey of why she became a therapist  5:48 -  The pressure to not be Authentic: Why do we need to stop judging our feelings  13:17 - Stored Emotion: What is it and where does it come from?  15:12 - Why there's no such thing as an angry person  17:40 - The root of ANGER: Discover how to unroot it permanently  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Eryn Lynum's passion is to inspire and equip others to make the most of family time, and utilize the rich resources in nature to teach your kids deep truths about God.  Using her certification as a Master Naturalist alongside her degree in Biblical studies, Lynum encourages families to step outside together and discover all the connections between God’s written Word, the Bible, and His natural revelation through creation! In this episode, Jared and Eryn discuss intentional parenting through the use of God's creation. There is so much available to us through the world God has created for us to live in. Listen and learn how you can apply these techniques in your life, and continue to build a strong family.   "When we learn about what God has created, we start seeing it all around us. It means more to us." - Eryn Lynum   Time Stamps   1:13 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:49 - Get to know today's special guest, Eryn Lynum, the author of the book ‘Rooted in Wonder’  2:42 - Eryn recounts her family's journey to knowing God  7:14 - Discover why she responded ‘thank you’ to 'I love you'  11:45 - Eryn talks about how she came up with the idea of 'Nurturing your family's faith through God's creation'  13:01 - What are the two ways of God's revelation  16:15 - Understanding how 'Recency Bias' connects to finding God and creation  21:02 - The Invasive of Technology: Eryn shares her testimony of how she utilized God's creation for her family  25:22 - 936 Pennies: Eryn on how to intentionally invest in your children's personal growth  29:46 - The importance of implementing RULES fSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text In this episode, Coach Tonya sits down with the super-fabulous Katie Krimitsos, the creative force behind the Women's Meditation Network.  Katie's journey is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of saying "NO" to what no longer aligns with your authentic self and embracing life on your own terms. The Women's Meditation Network, a podcast and resource hub, is a haven for all women and those who find resonance in its message. Katie's mission is to provide a safe space for women to explore meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth while fostering a sense of community and empowerment. During our conversation, Katie shares the story of her journey, how prioritizing herself was such a huge catalyst for where she is today. Listeners will be captivated by Katie's candid account of finding her voice and creating a life unapologetically her own. The heart of our discussion centers on the Women's Meditation Network and its profound impact on its listeners. Katie's passion for meditation and personal growth shines through as she discusses how her podcast has become a powerful resource for women seeking mindfulness, resilience, and self-discovery. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the importance of authenticity, self-empowerment, and the role of podcasting in connecting and inspiring women from all walks of life. Katie Krimitsos's journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's true self and creating a life that resonates with purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their path to authenticity and fulfillment.   "Our job in this world is to get to know ourselves very well. Because when we do that, we then start designing a life that we create." - Katie Krimitsos   Time Stamps  Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com