Strong By Design Podcast

Updated: 06 Aug 2025 • 434 episodes
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We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to strongbydesignpodcast@gmail.comNew Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!

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Send us a text Why do so many of us — even the most accomplished, grateful, and faith-filled — still wrestle with feeling like we’re not enough? In this deeply personal solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson opens up about the quiet struggle of inadequacy — how it’s shaped by childhood wounds, difficult relationships, societ

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Send us a text Some real talk on yoga. Strength, stillness & surprising benefits for everyday life. In this special episode, Coach Chris Wilson is joined by yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis, along with teammates Stephen Ohocinski Jr. and Lindsay Hurley, for a real and refreshing conversation about yoga — and why it might

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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Chris and Jared are joined by Larry Hagner — founder of The Dad Edge, a global movement and top-rated podcast dedicated to helping men live legendary lives. Together they dive into raw, real conversations about fatherhood, leadership, and what it looks

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Send us a text What if the key to a healthier, sharper brain wasn’t a pill or a special diet—but simply getting up and moving your body every day?  In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Charles Hillman, a world-renowned expert in cognitive neuroscience, exercise science,

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Send us a text In this episode, elite coach Eric Mitchell shares his journey from struggling athlete to world-class performance coach, revealing the life-changing lessons he learned along the way. From the heartbreak of losing his father to the breakthrough of finding faith, Eric’s story is one of resilience, reinventi

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Send us a text In this heartwarming episode, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with entertainer and comedian Danny Adams, a man who has been bringing joy to audiences for over 30 years. Danny shares his incredible journey from childhood dreams of showbiz to starring in the faith-based kids’ show, Iggy & Mr. Kirk. Danny beli

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