Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, Coach Tonya has the privilege of speaking with Kathy Mize, the CEO of Ready for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital support, resources, and guidance to former foster care youth as they transition into adulthood. Ready For Life's mission is not just about giving these young adults a lifeline; it's about equipping them with the life skills and learning opportunities they need to thrive.Kathy shares an inspiring and deeply impactful conversation about the heart of Ready for Life's work … Youth Voice. She explains how Youth Voice has become the cornerstone of their organization's growth. The desire of these young adults is simple yet profound … to know that there is at least one person in the community who cares deeply about their existence.One of the most remarkable aspects of Ready for Life's work is their incredible 94% success rate. Kathy reveals how the organization supports young adults who are now raising their own children, helping them break the cycle of child abuse by providing invaluable parenting support and mentorship.Join us for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the extraordinary work of Ready for Life and the unwavering dedication of Kathy Mize. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of extending a helping hand to those who have faced adversity and the profound impact that a caring community can have on the lives of former foster care youth. It's an exploration of resilience, empowerment, and the enduring belief that every young person deserves a chance to flourish."We have learned to listen and hear what they have to say, hear what the needs are, hear what the barriers are... What can we help remove so you can be successful?" - Kathy MizeTime Stamps  1:03 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:10 - Meet today's special guest, Kathy Mize  2:28 - Kathy on what prompted her to start the 'Ready for Life'  5:19 -Discover the reality of teenagers in foster homes after they turn 18  7:06 - Ready for Life's mission for foster children  9:05 - Learning Life Skills: The importance of listening to the Youth's Voice  12:21 - Ways to get involved with 'Ready for Life'  14:33 - Breaking the Cycle: How the program resonates with parenting  17:05 - Into the future: Kathy talks about the main goal of 'Ready for Life' in every community  19:18 - Lending a Hand: Ways to engage with foster care  21:52 - Kathy recounts a successful story about the journey of these foster young adults  25:25 - Kathy on why becoming a foster child is NOT a choice  28:00 - Ready for Life: Traditions and Boundaries  31:21 - Connect with Kathy and learn more about the 'Ready for Life' organization  Resources:·       ReadyforLifePinellas.org  Connect w/ Kathy:·       LinkedIn·       Facebook·       InstagramSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textAre traditional Judeo-Christian values being striped away from American culture? It sure seems that way.Even more to the point, does it feel like Jesus is being removed from our culture one school, one business and one person at a time?Today on Strong By Design, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson speak with Pastor Anthony McDaniel about some truly sobering topics. If you want real talk, you are getting it in massive doses in this episode!Anthony believes that he must stand for what is right and true. He is known as the ‘Patriot Pastor’ on social media “engaging culture through the lens of scripture.” From the school board to abortion to divorce, Pastor Anthony is leading the fight to restore America’s Godly foundations."We have a rise in mega churches and large churches, and Christianity's in major decline." - Pastor Anthony McDaniel Time Stamps  00:58 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast1:05 - Meet today's special guest, Pastor Anthony McDaniel3:16 - Pastor Anthony recounts his journey rebuilding his own church5:29 - The Guiding Principles: Why we should read and follow practitioners6:10  - Pastor Anthony on the 'Culture Wars' in America8:55 - Understanding the power of 'Marketing and Capitalism' in building churches12:00 - REPENTANCE: The change of heart and mind14:31 - Discover ALARMING statistics in American churches19:56 - What are the two main passages of Spiritual Leadership?24:59 - Small groups: Are they helpful for the church?28:32 - Black Lives Matter: Pastor Anthony talks about the narrative of the 'Black Community'35:16 - How do Christians deal with those who depend on the government?39:15 - Deuteronomy 3:6: How do you make your home a sanctuary?43:31 - How do youths lose their faith later in life?47:59 - Pastor Anthony talks about the 'Florida Faith Foundation'52:06 - Why is Religious Freedom under attack?57:34 - Why is Abortion a religious freedom issue?59:55 - The impact of the abusive power of social media and tech industry monopolies1:01:18 - Biblical perspective: Pastor Anthony on the 'Immigration' issues1:04:32 - Understanding the misconceptions about the Gospel1:06:48 - The BALANCE of Grace and Truth: Three things that a church can do1:10:47 - What do we agree on, and disagree on? Let's come together for change  Resources:·        Florida Faith Foundations Connect w/ Pastor Anthony:·        Instagram  ·        FacebookConnect w/ Critical Bench: ·        YouTube·        Facebook·        Instagram·        CriticalBench.com·        Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a textBreathing for Sleep is the only routine that revives your #1 sleep nerve restoring healthy tongue posture and unlocks your ability to get deep, restorative sleep every single night!On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, coach Chris Wilson sits down with the creator of the Breathing for Sleep program, Zachariah Zenios, also known as Coach Zach. Zach is a regular on the Critical Bench YouTube channel with over 1.1 million subscribers.Zach is a neurosomatic therapist, licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher, RYT 200, who has developed a breathing system unlike anything else you will find. Blending his unique education and technical skills, Zach has a keen understanding of the breath and its impact on the body and mind.If you are looking for enhanced mental clarity and focus, falling asleep within minutes of your head hitting the pillow, waking up feeling refreshed and energized and even reducing or ending your snoring, then this episode is for you. "Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're getting enough oxygen in you." - Zacharia Zenios Time Stamps  1:20 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast3:51 - Meet today's special guest, Coach Zacharia Zenios7:14 - Coach Zach talks about how he developed the 'Breathing for Sleep' program9:43 - The importance of SLEEP11:20 - Understanding how the 'Power Breath' works15:22 - Voluntary vs Involuntary Control: Discover the different breathing patterns19;01 - Why do people have issues with breathing?22:46 - Glymphatic System: What is it and how does it work?26:31 - The correlation between breathing and REM sleep 33:54 - Find out WHY people's brains can't shut off38:16 - How modern music impacts our subconscious level of thinking39:17 - Proper Breathing vs Poor Breathing: What does it look like?49:06 - Natural ways to get quality sleep51:16 - How to do the 'Tongue Posture Trick' and its importance56:04 - Coach Zach shares a testimonial story of a 10-year-old boy who has poor tongue posture57:12 - Microcosmic Orbit: A Traditional Chinese medicine approach 1:02:27 - Why do people snore?1:07:00 - Coach Zach on the benefits of the 'Anti-Snoring Protocol' program1:11:21 - Where you can go to learn more about the 'Breathing for Sleep' program Resources:Breathing for Sleep (product coming soon!) Connect w/ Zach:InstagramFacebookConnect w/ CriticalBench:YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comStrongByDesignPodcast.comSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text What is wrong with the DIET industry today? There is massive confusion at every turn. That goes for the average person and even knowledgeable experts. Which way is the healthiest, most sustainable way to eat? Do I go Keto, Carnivore, Vegan, or something else?  Are elimination diets a good idea? What about detoxing or intermittent fasting? What works?! What do I do?!! No wonder why people are so incredibly confused about which road to travel to find optimal and long-lasting health. Information OVERLOAD. Today on the SBD podcast we have two of the brightest minds in the world of nutrition when it comes to making sound nutritional choices, the founders of BiOptimizers, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart. We discuss all these topics and more as we dive into their latest seminal work,  The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, possibly the greatest nutrition resource available today! Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He has been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years’ experience formulating supplements. He has been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He is also a serial entrepreneur who has built over 14 profitable companies.Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text What are your reasons for working out? Is your passion for exercise attached to something truly meaningful? Understanding the WHY behind the ‘workout’ can be the determining factor in your long-term success and how you feel about yourself along the way. YouTuber and Pilates sensation Callie Jardine visited the Critical Bench Compound to not only share her love of Pilates and Barre but also her lifelong journey and struggles with self-image as a former competitive ice-skater and now social media superstar. Finding the JOY in what you are doing for exercise and forgiving yourself for your imperfections are essential for a healthy mindset and heartset. Get ready for some Love & Truth Bombs from the one and only ‘I’m Sweaty and I Know it’ Callie Jardine.   "Exercise isn't easy... Find the thing that you feel good doing while you're working out, and then you feel good after you work out." -- Callie Jardine    Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Losing weight sucks. It is hard, looks different for every person you meet and speak to, every body type you see, and following a complicated or disciplined diet can be a total nightmare. But it does not have to be that way any longer. Not if your philosophy is rooted in the facts of how the body responds to calories.  Sometimes the process is easier than we make it out to be… if only we are committed to the plan (ouch, the ‘c’ word) and adopt just a few new healthy habits to make it STICK for the long haul. Today’s amazing guest is a regular on the Critical Bench YouTube channel and friend of the Strong By Design team. It is our pleasure to bring you Michael Phoutrides (pronounced Foo-Tree-Deez). Yeah, you’re welcome! Mike might be one of the humblest guys we have ever met. He holds a BA in Molecular Biology helping dieters avoid abusive fitness industry gurus which helps you get over past diet failures one truth at time… his words! Get your notebooks ready for some nutrition wisdom.     Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

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