SBD Podcast

Ep 279 The ATTACK on Men & Masculinity ft. Zach Zenios [Part 2]

In Part 2, Zach reveals his thoughts about today’s apparent attack on masculinity. In recent years it is abundantly clear that men and just about anything masculine or manly has been scrutinized and portrayed as bad or toxic. Coach Chris and Zach with nearly 20 years between them, tackle this highly controversial topic with boldness,…

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Ep 278 Functional Fitness & the POWER of the Breath ft. Zach Zenios [Part 1]

    After hundreds of YouTube videos on the Critical Bench YouTube channels and an almost endless list of credentials, Zach Zenios has devoted his life to strength, health optimization and mental toughness.  He’s a kettlebell expert, USMC Veteran, Yoga instructor, Structural Therapist and the list goes on and on. It’s not an exaggeration to…

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Ep 277 THIS Is At The Heart of The Diseases We Fear Most ft. Dr. Shivani Gupta

    What do you get when you mix ancient wisdom with modern medical interventions? You get a balanced approach to your health.  Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast believes that we have the right to choose what we put into our bodies and what gets taken out. We need to…

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Ep 276 Bullying & Eating Right ft. Critical Bench Kids

    The next generation visits the Critical Bench Compound with host Jared Haley who is a father of 4 himself and was the perfect ‘neutral’ candidate to sit down with these rascals.  Siblings Karina and Lincoln along with Kellan and Camryn talk through their feelings about some of life’s biggest questions and issues…   While some…

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Ep 275 Kingdom Man: Walking by Faith ft. Patric Young

    Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst but he is so much more than that… Patric is a Kingdom man.  Our world is changing before our eyes and there seems to be a shortage of strong men showing up at home for their families and…

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Ep 274 Reboot Your Food! Maximum Nutrition in a Pinch ft. Chef James Barry

    James Barry was a picky eater as a kid. He ate his FIRST taco in college and would only eat PB&J sandwiches from 5 to 15 yrs. old.  On the weekends his family indulged with Chinese and pizza takeout.  Fast food, frozen vegetables and microwaved meals were staple meals…  Obviously, this led to James becoming…

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Ep 273 Die Empty ft. Brian Alsruhe

    In the words of our inspiring guest today…  “We were made for greatness but we continue to settle behind half-truths and useless excuses, building walls and masks, hoping that no one will see who we truly are underneath.  It is time for a change. We can be that change.”  ~Brian Alsruhe   Today’s episode dives…

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Ep 272 How to Find REST ft. Dave Williams

  Life today is moving at breakneck speed.   People are busier than ever, maxed out, overwhelmed, and filled with anxiety and stress. Look around and you can just feel it in your community, in the news and all over the world.   This episode is giving you permission to stop. To shut down and unplug. It…

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Ep 271 Pro AXE Thrower Hears God’s Voice ft. Scott Biddle

    When not competing in the world axe throwing championships, Scott Biddle is busy investing in future generations through his non-profit, Unleashed heroes.   Unleashed Heroes is something Scott created to be able to focus on releasing teens and young adults into the world in a way that they will be successful and have some…

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Ep 270 The Forged Father: Reclaim Your Manhood ft. Travis Stoetzel

Becoming an uncommon man is not something that happens easily.  If you are tired of settling for average and tired of making excuses for why you are not showing up in life as your ‘best self’ then this conversation is exactly what you need.  Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast is long-time…

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