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Strong By Design Podcast

Strong By Design Podcast

Team CriticalBench 461 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The Strong by Design Podcast is a resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions. It features expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, and supplement giveaways. The show aims to encourage, inspire, and entertain listeners while helping them unlock their potential and transform their lives. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays with occasional bonus episodes on Saturdays.

Episodes

Ep 438 More Than Muscle: What It Really Means to Live a Strong Life
Ep 438 More Than Muscle: What It Really Means to Live a Strong Life Aug 19, 2026 4550 Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to live a strong life? Is it physical strength, a healthy body, a strong marriage, meaningful relationships, a life of purpose, resilient faith… or maybe all of it? In this special Strong By Design episode, Coach Chris Wilson revisits six powerful conversations from some of the show’s most popular episodes over the past few years. From health and fitness to
Ep 437 America 250: Is America stronger, weaker, or simply different?
Ep 437 America 250: Is America stronger, weaker, or simply different? Aug 5, 2026 3719 Send us Fan MailAmerica is celebrating 250 years of freedom but what does it actually take for a nation to remain free? In this thought-provoking solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson explores the connection between personal responsibility, physical health, spiritual clarity, and the strength of a free society. He challenges listeners to consider whether a culture that is physically unhealthy, spiritua
Ep 436 Best of Healthy Aging After 40 on Strong By Design
Ep 436 Best of Healthy Aging After 40 on Strong By Design Jul 22, 2026 3668 Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to stay strong, energetic, and healthy as we age?In this special Best of Strong By Design episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations on healthy aging, longevity, metabolism, muscle, and overall wellness after 40. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve your health, or simply feel your best for years to come, these expert insig
Ep 435 Are You Aging Faster Than You Should Be? ft. Chris Wilson
Ep 435 Are You Aging Faster Than You Should Be? ft. Chris Wilson Jul 8, 2026 3341 Send us Fan MailWhat if many of the things we blame on aging aren't caused by age at all?In this thought-provoking solo episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson explores one of the most overlooked truths about health and longevity: the human body and brain were designed to move.Drawing from nearly 30 years of coaching experience, his TEDx Talk, and conversations with leadin
Ep 434 Endure the Trials to Enjoy the Triumphs
Ep 434 Endure the Trials to Enjoy the Triumphs Jun 24, 2026 2942 Send us Fan MailWe all love the victories in life but what if the very struggles we try to avoid are actually preparing us for the triumphs we seek?In this heartfelt solo episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson explores the powerful relationship between adversity and growth. Drawing from personal experiences, hard-earned lessons, and timeless biblical wisdom, Chris shares why l
Ep 433 Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck ft. Kelly Moser
Ep 433 Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck ft. Kelly Moser Jun 10, 2026 5597 Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next breakthrough isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself?In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Kelly Moser to discuss his transformative book, Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck. Together,
Ep 432 When Success Costs You What Matters Most ft. Joey Vaillancourt
Ep 432 When Success Costs You What Matters Most ft. Joey Vaillancourt May 27, 2026 2511 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with self-influence strategist and Real Influence podcast host Joey Vaillancourt for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional cost of achievement, the identity traps many high performers fall into, and why success alone often fails to bring lasting fulfillment.Joey shares his personal journey th
Ep 431 From Drift to Discipline: Building a Legacy Body ft. Shaun Hadsall
Ep 431 From Drift to Discipline: Building a Legacy Body ft. Shaun Hadsall May 13, 2026 3420 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes fitness and hormone optimization expert Shaun Hadsall for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to build a “Legacy Body” after 50. Shaun shares why so many high-performing men dominate in business yet quietly struggle with their health, energy, and physique, creating what he calls the “6%er Div
Ep 430 Can you be 'Good' without God?
Ep 430 Can you be 'Good' without God? Apr 29, 2026 3544 Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be a “good person” … and who gets to define that?In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with friend and co-host Pastor Jared Haley to tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions of our time:Can you be good without God?From the outside, “goodness” seems simple: be kind, do the right
Ep 429 Why Your Core Looks “Soft” After 35 (And Why Women Are Turning to Pilates Burn) ft. Jenn & Lindsay
Ep 429 Why Your Core Looks “Soft” After 35 (And Why Women Are Turning to Pilates Burn) ft. Jenn & Lindsay Apr 15, 2026 2682 Send us Fan MailWhat if you could strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and burn fat without beating up your joints or spending hours in the gym?In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Pilates & Yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis and Coach Lindsay Hurley to break down the rising popularity of Pilates Burn, which is a powerful fusion of Pilates, yoga,
Ep 428 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 2]
Ep 428 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 2] Apr 4, 2026 2872 Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and bodybuilding expert Lee Hayward shift from awareness to action — breaking down exactly what men over 40 need to do to rebuild strength, energy, and momentum in their lives.After exposing the hidden role of inflammation in Part 1, this episode dives into the daily habits, priorities, and principles that separate men who
Ep 427 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 1]
Ep 427 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 1] Apr 1, 2026 2881 Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason your body isn’t responding the way it used to… has nothing to do with age?In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with longtime friend and respected bodybuilding coach Lee Hayward (Total Fitness Bodybuilding) to unpack what’s really going on with men over 40 and why so many feel stuck despite training hard and eating “pretty

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