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Ep 302 Desk Job to Fitness Coach ft. Ashley Lamont [Part 2] Aug 26, 2023

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We continue the conversation with the sensational Ashley Lamont, aka Coach Ashley on the Critical Bench YouTube channels.

In part 2 of this special 3-part interview, Ashley talks about her conversion from office work to becoming a total badass fitness coach. Nobody has more energy and passion than Ashley and, in this episode, you find out where it comes from!

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So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coach Ashley’s story in this special never before done 3-part episode on Strong By Design.

This is uncharted territory for the SBD show… never before have we had a nearly 3-hour long conversation with a guest. But coach Ashley is unlike most people as you will soon find out. She’s a thinker, an athlete at her core and a person of great conviction and strength. Get to know the legendary Critical Bench coach on a whole new level!

“I never run out of fumes. I jumped out of bed at 3 o’clock in the morning, ready to go.” - Ashley Lamont

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Ep 301 The Wonder Years ft. Ashley Lamont [Part 1] Aug 23, 2023

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Ashley Lamont (formerly Castleberry) was not always the mega confident, ultra-athletic and fit super mom that you’ve seen for years on the Critical Bench YouTube channels.

So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coach Ashley’s story in this special never before done 3-part episode on Strong By Design.

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Ep 300 Why I Stopped Porn ft. Sathiya Sam Aug 16, 2023

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Have you ever considered the long-term effects of watching porn?

Today’s special guest on SBD is author, speaker and podcast host Sathiya Sam who fought for 15 years to break free from porn addiction.

Now he helps men overcome pornography addiction and porn side effects using his proven system, DEEP CLEAN.

Sathiya shares openly about his struggles with porn from an early age and how disruptive it is for any developing brain. He also reveals strategies to get rid of any sexual misbehavior, is masturbation wrong and what you may be supporting when you watch porn.

“And when I got into the roots, that's when my life started to change."

-Sathiya Sam

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01:15 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

5:10 - Get to know today's special guest, Sathiya Sam, an international speaker, author, and the host of Unleash the Man Within podcast

7:59 - Sathiya recounts where this long-lasting passion to help other men come from

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Ep 299 God's Children are NOT for Sale - Sound of Freedom Reaction Aug 09, 2023

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There is an ugliness in humanity that many of us have overlooked, ignored or denied for far too long.

The fact is that modern day slavery is happening globally but it’s also happening right under our noses here in America. And just because it’s scary to think about doesn’t make it go away.

In fact, those twisted human beings who contribute to this disgusting way of life are counting on us looking the other way.

In July a movie titled ‘Sound of Freedom’ was released which shines a spotlight on the trafficking of children and the response at the box office was and has been record breaking.

Today on SBD, we discuss our reaction to the movie and our thoughts about this awful, sickening activity and what we can do about it.

“If this movie doesn’t choke you up, then you are broken.” -Chris Wilson

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01:21 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

5:06 - Get to know today's special guests, Stephen Ohocinski and Jared Haley

15:14 - Steve recounts his experience with his wife in watching the movie

16:47 - Chris shares his thoughts on the movie

23:46 - Discover the factors that go into making an excellent movie

37:18 - The beginning of Human Trafficking

42:20 - Do you think convicts have morals?

46:05 - Why should you be cautious while dealing with AGENCIES?

52:17 - Who are the Minor attracted people?

57:06 - The power of too much MONEY

1:04:53 - Steve shares the media's reaction to the film "Sound of Freedom"

1:16:57 - Why parents should be vigilant with their children

1:34:14 - The importance of knowing your neighbor and community

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Ep 298 Get Simply Fit ft. Transformation Coach Elliot Hasoon Aug 02, 2023

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The goal of a coach is to improve someone else’s life so much that they no longer need you to coach them. They are transformed by you.

Now, it may sound counterproductive to work yourself out of work but if your methods and advice are sound, that is precisely what should happen. You carry that coaching with you forever.

Body Transformation Coach Elliot Hasoon is helping men and women do just that when it comes to their physiques. If you are serious about changing your body and life and creating a simple plan to do it, this episode is for you.

Transformation is possible for anyone but sometimes you just need the right spark!

“It doesn’t even matter if you’re the leanest kid in class, you’re going to get made fun of for something." -Elliot Hasoon

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01:13 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

5:13 - Get to know today's special guest, Elliot Hasoon, founder of 'EH Coaching' and host of the 'Simply Fit' podcast

09:00 - Elliot recounts his self-conscious years and what drove him to start his fitness transformation journey

13:45 - Discover his innovative strategy for working out at home

19:38 - Elliot's powerful and transformative journey to fitness

24:18 - Why is it important to have strong interpersonal skills?

28:40 - The power of influencing your kid to modify their health and fitness habits

31:21 - Exercise and Mental Health: Discover the powerful connection

38:22 -What is Elliot's favorite part of the coaching journey?

39:31 - Sustainable Fitness: How sustainability can help you reach your fitness goals?

49:00 - How to fall in love with fitness & enjoy exercise

51:06 - Elliot talks about his client's impressive transformation

55:33 - What's next for Elliot and the 'Simply Fit' podcast

1:06:04 - Where can you get in touch with Elliot Hasoon

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Ep 297 The Invisible Threat - Electromagnetic Radiation ft. Nick Pineault the EMF Guy Jul 26, 2023

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His name is Nick "The EMF Guy" Pineault.
Nick is an advocate for safe technologies. He stumbled onto the dangers of electro-pollution ("EMFs") emitted by wireless technologies several years ago and at first Nick thought this entire issue sounded a bit "tin foil", or “hokey” as some might say... until he discovered it is not.

Today on the Strong By Design podcast, Nick and host Chris Wilson talk candidly about what EMF is, why we should be worried about exposure, the dangers of radiation and cell towers, what 3G, 4G and 5G mean and how to treat our relationship with our phones.
He is the bestselling author of 'The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs' and host of the Smarter Tech Podcast. Nick’s book is backed by bestselling author, podcaster, world renowned fitness expert and famed biohacker Ben Greenfield as well as world-leading scientist and authority in the field of EMF radiation Olle Johansson, PhD.

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Ep 296 Is IV Therapy Safe and Worth It? ft. Angie Prchlik, RN Jul 19, 2023

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On today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down to talk with Angie Prchlik of Oasis IV Therapy.  IV therapy has emerged as one of the most effective and popular treatments in Tampa, providing various health benefits for residents seeking better health and wellness. 

Oasis IV Therapy is an excellent option for those looking to improve their energy levels, digestion processes, blood circulation, cardiovascular health, and more. IV therapy provides quick and safe hydration and speedier delivery of vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream to help alleviate any ailments present or slow the effects of aging. It can also treat chronic conditions such as migraines, Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and more.

What is even more exciting is that you do not have to go to them.  Oasis IV Therapy offers a mobile service and they will come to your home.  

Join Coach Tonya and hear for yourself, as Angie shares all the incredible benefits that IV therapy can offer you to improve your health, wellness, and vitality.

“If we think about our body, everything functions at a cellular level, your body needs these essential vitamins and minerals to be able to function at its best and highest level. It’s hard to get this through our diet alone; not many of us eat perfectly the way we should." -- Angie Prchlik, RN

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Ep 295 Mankind's Greatest Achievement... a White Lie? ft. the Tin Foil Hat Club Jul 12, 2023

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NOT your typical Strong By Design podcast episode.

Do you ever question the world as you see it? Have you ever been skeptical about past events that are widely considered fact? Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades about the big and small things in life.

Today on the show we feature for the very first-time videographer Stephen Ohocinski and marketing specialist Jessie Decille from team Critical Bench. Hosting today are Mike Westerday and Jared Haley. It’s time to get ready to re-think reality and have your minds blown!

“We tried to get to the moon, we realized we couldn’t, we have made that promise to the world, and a move to try to unify and have that triumphant victory, we put the plan in motion. I believed the astronauts went into orbit but they didn’t go to the moon... After all the things that I’ve seen, there’s no way that occurred. - Stephen Ohocinski

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01:10 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:01 - Get to know today's special guests, the Tin Foil Hat Club on a Conspiracies podcast

3:54 - Discover what is the idea behind the foil hat

8:06 - What is 'The Mandela Effect'?

19:33 - Understanding the theory of 'The Time Travelling Trump Family'

30:05 - Do you believe that we probably went to the moon?

31:48 - Steve talks about the 'Historical situation after we went to the Moon'

36:24 -Are there flags on the moon?

36:51 - Uncovering the theories of us landing on the moon

44;41 - Discover the footage from the unused tape of NASA

49:07 - The PROPAGANDA: What's true, what's not true?

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Ep 294 Transcending the Power of Alcohol ft. Chris Scott Jul 05, 2023

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When drinking alcohol goes from occasional happy hours with friends and co-workers to necessary regimented daily practice.

If you require booze to function with the pressures and anxieties of life (or know someone who does) then this episode is a MUST listen. This is a sobering discussion about the darkness of alcoholism.

Our guest on Strong By Design, Chris Scott, founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. Chris has been addiction-free since 2014 and is on a mission to help others break free as well.

He is the author of Drinking Sucks!, creator of online course & support community Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0, and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast with Matt Finch.

Chris has dedicated nearly a decade to studying alcohol recovery, natural supplementation, and fitness.

“My brain was deteriorating, my liver was deteriorating, my gut was deteriorating and my sanity was deteriorating. I would wake up every night at 3 in the morning feeling like all was about to break loose. The same feeling of anxiety that you would have, situationally, if a nuclear bomb had just got off or was about to, and only you knew it.” - Chris Scott

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0:54 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

4:12 - Get to know today's special guest, Chris Scott, the founder of 'Fit Recovery'

6:55 - How Chris' social drinking turned into alcohol abuse

12:45 - What are the impacts of alcohol on his health?

14:55 - The ups and downs of alcohol recovery

18:58 - Chris recalls his time at the Detox Center

23:45 - GABA and Alcohol: Understanding the effects of insufficient GABA levels in the body

29:12 - Did his ANXIETY lead him to develop an alcohol syndrome?

38:50 - Chris openly talks about the ups and downs of alcohol recovery

46:38 - The importance of supplements and nutrition in alcohol detox and withdrawal

52:41 - What diseases are associated with alcohol addiction?

55:07 - What supplements are best to help with alcohol withdrawals?
1:02:50 - Discover Chris' impressive transformation as he transcends alcohol

1:05:44 - Are you an ALCOHOLIC?

1:18:33 - Where you can go to connect with Chris Scott

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Ep 293 Are You Living an EPIC Life? ft. Anthony Astbury Jun 28, 2023

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Would you agree that men today seem ‘detached’ from a true path in life?

Statistically men in their 30s and 40s are feeling unfulfilled, depressed, and wanting more out of life. Men are struggling to connect and express themselves to become ‘whole’ men.

Sadly, many are drifting wondering, “Is this it?”

The luxury home, sports car, expensive watch, and dream vacations are not filling the gaps. And they never will.

What we know to be true is that experiences, typically with other people, are what bring fullness, purpose and meaning to life. But where can men go for this mindset shift?

The Whole Man Academy, created by our guest today, Anthony Astbury, is a powerful network of adventurous and bold men looking to live well and live that epic life.

“When it comes to emotions, as men, we've not grown up with it being okay to express your emotions. That does not mean you'd go online taking pictures of yourself looking sad all the time... I think that means you finding a close strong network of men or women around you who you can say whatever you want to say." - Anthony Astbury

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1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

4:24 - Get to know today's special guest, Anthony Astbury, founder of Whole Man Academy

9:21 - Why podcasting is important and powerful

13:09 - Anthony recounts his life 10 years ago and what led him to uncover the power of personal development

17:42 - How he discovered his interests in life

19:32 - Discover Anthony's journey of self-improvement and personal development and how it led him to specialize in coaching men to master their mindset

25:02 - Anthony on helping men lead their version of an epic life with 'Whole Man Academy'

27:32 - Men and emotions: Why do men take their own lives a lot more than women?

36:08 - The taste of living with the TRUTH over comfort

38:16 - Understanding the mission of 'Whole Man Academy'

42:03 - Anthony talks about his powerful 'Date with Destiny' experience

50:44 - One Day or Day One?

54:03 - The power of having men's support groups

1:00:22 - Why should you just sit down and contemplate more

1:11:41 - Where you can go to connect with Anthony Astbury and get to know more about the 'Whole Man Academy'

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