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Ep 232 Would you do THIS for Someone you Love? ft. Matt 'Superman' Miller Jun 08, 2022

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“Real heroes are all around us. They face challenges with fear and grace.” Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show is the embodiment of selflessness, courage, faith, and inspiration.
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” (Maya Angelou) Matthew Miller, also affectionately known as Superman, shares how God prepared him to do something BRAVE and HEROIC for the sister he prayed God would provide when he was a young boy. His story is inspiring, touching, and educational.
Matt’s incredible story paints a beautiful picture of how God placed him on this earth to accomplish many tasks. One such task was to save his sister. God was developing him for a long time for a unique calling. When God calls, He fully equips you to accomplish His work and will for your life.
You are in for a real treat as Jo Miller interviews her hero and husband Superman. We hope and pray you learn a lot, enjoy the episode, share the podcast, and give it a 5-star review. Thank you for your support.

"She’s family, and I feel so blessed to have been in a position where we didn’t have to have her on the list and wait for months or years, hoping we could find a kidney.”
- Matt 'Superman' Miller

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01:20 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

02:41 - Get to know today’s special guest, Matt 'Superman' Miller

06:53 – Matt recalls his first meeting with his wife, Jo Miller

11:33 – What was life like for Matt before the kidney donation

20:03 – Matt shares his experience of the kidney donation process

25:28 – The emotional and mental health support before the surgery

27:35 – What makes him decide to donate his kidney

29:11 – Matt shares his precautions and preparations before

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Ep 231 Passion is the Fuel behind All Success Jun 01, 2022

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What is passion? And are you living a passion filled life?

For our team here at Critical Bench we define passion this way… Passion is a deep love of who we are, what we do and who we serve.

It is one of our 7 core values that guides us, leads us and creates the foundation for our purpose at work and in the world.

Another important question to explore is, “Are you a slave to your work?”

In this episode on SBD, coach Chris Wilson passionately discusses these questions and more based on an article he recently read in Forbes. Remember, you are not a robot, you were designed for greatness and passion is one of the keys to unlocking it.

"When passion is fueling what you do, you will naturally outwork and outlast your competitors." - Chris Wilson

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00:00 – From TGIF to TGIM: Start looking forward to Monday

00:41 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

4:04 – Host Chris Wilson recounts the creation of the company’s core values

09:06 – Why PASSION is the key to success

14:12 – Do you lose yourself in your work?

17:20 – How PASSION sets you apart from your competitors

25:01 – Discover the 7 Keys to be ‘Strong By Design’

26:02 – How can you identify your passion?

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Ep 230 Do You Have a RELEASE? ft. Coach Chris Wilson May 25, 2022

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Is all of the worry, tension and stress of life festering inside your body? How do we manage our emotional state from one day to the next? Without establishing healthy outlets to rid yourself of the anxiety of life you will spend your time treading water and fighting for air. Never happy, never content.

Today on SBD coach Chris Wilson talks about the necessity of finding positive ways to deal with the stressors in life. Simple things all people can do to infuse joy and purpose in their lives.

We must discover beneficial habits and routines that can revitalize us while squashing anxiety and worry. Chris covers 15 of his favorite life-giving ways to handle stress.

"I think a lot of us let things overlap and we do a bad job of cutting things off... We let our work life interfere with our personal life." - Chris Wilson

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00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

2:01 – The importance of understanding and managing life’s stressors

5:09 – Discover the healthy ways to FIGHT stress and anxiety

7:13 – The power of walking

11:10 – Why it helps to put your feelings into words

17:42 – Coach Chris on releasing stress through the power of music, podcasts & audio books

20:00 – The importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life

23:55 – Why date nights matter

31:03 – Coach Chris on how does spending time with your partner reduce stress

33:23 – The power of deep breathing

35:27 – The value in mentoring young kids

37:27 – The importance of planning in life

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Ep 229 Do Baby Baptisms Count? ft. Jared Haley May 18, 2022

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Baptism does not bring salvation.

So then, why do believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God get baptized?

The concept of baptism seems so simple, get dunked under water by a church pastor and recognize Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But there are so many differing beliefs about ‘why’ we should or should not be baptized and when that should occur.

Why do babies get baptized in many denominations of the Christian faith? And what are the three big reasons why adults should get baptized?

On today’s SBD episode, our guest Jared Haley, pastor and video production specialist for Critical Bench, answers all of these common questions regarding baptism in the church.

"Baptism is not for salvation... My decision to follow Jesus and my salvation,

I have to be old enough to make that decision in my own heart and for my own life. Nobody can make that decision for me." - Jared Haley

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00:00 – The power of walking in obedience to God

00:48 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

05:55 – Get to know today’s special guest, Jared Haley

07:40 – Jared shares his kids’ baptism experience

12:56 – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?

21:01 – Baby baptism vs. baby dedication: What’s the difference?

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Ep 228 Never Defeated: It's About the Size of the Fight Inside ft. Jo and Matt Miller May 11, 2022

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Certainly, you’ve seen or heard this famous Mark Twain quote before:

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show exemplifies this statement as good as any human being I’ve ever known or read about.

Get knocked down 7 times, get up 8. This is the motto of powerlifter, strongman competitor, trainer, nutritionist, online coach, sports performance coach and Believe Big advisor Jo ‘ANIMAL’ Miller. Also known as Killer Miller. All 109 pounds of her!

Jo is humble, intelligent, and a passionate woman. But with humility comes a lack of ego which requires a loving, supportive husband like Matt, aka Superman Miller to brag for you. Together on SBD, Jo and Matt talk about Jo’s extraordinary powerlifting and strongman journey.

"She was the best lifter pound for pound... I felt like an unstoppable human, bulletproof."
-Matt & Jo 'Animal' Miller

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00:00 – A tale of setback to comeback

01:46 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

05:13 – Get to know today’s special guests, Jo and Matt Miller

09:52 – Jo recounts how she got into powerlifting

23:21 – Her transition from powerlifting to strongman

26:12 – Jo gets honest about her mastectomy experience, and how it affected her training

30:28 – What was it like to return to competition aft

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Ep 227 Are YOU the Victim? ft. Chris Wilson May 04, 2022

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Overcoming the victim mindset begins with you and some accountability.

If you see yourself as someone who does not have control over their own life, that everyone is responsible for your feelings, actions and results, then you are suffering from the victim mentality.

Your actions can absolutely dictate what does or does not happen to you.

In life it is necessary to get uncomfortable to change and to grow. Having the hard talks when you don't want to and the necessary confrontations in the workplace, at home and in any meaningful relationship.

Today on SBD coach Chris Wilson shares his personal struggles and successes with accountability and what in his opinion are the best 'simple' strategies to begin holding yourself accountable in life.

"We must train ourselves to use new language in our own heads. The words we use internally matter. What you tell yourself repeatedly you eventually believe... right or wrong." -Chris Wilson

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00:00 – The true meaning of living in the present moment

1:17 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

7:19 – Victim mindset: Ways to navigate through it

11:44 – The power of knowing your ‘WHY’

14:34 – The importance of living in the moment

16:59 – Host Chris Wilson on dealing with difficult times in life

19:43 – Discover the best strategies to get out of the victim mindset

25:38 – The power of positive self-talk

26:40 – The importance of being grateful

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Ep 226 How BAD Do You Want It? ft. Charlie Johnson Apr 27, 2022

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How bad do you want to [fill in the blank]?

To lose weight perhaps, build muscle or just feel better in your own skin?

Listen, we are all busy people, and we all want to look and feel our best. But life is moving at 1,000 miles per hour every single day with limited time to get stuff done. We hardly have time enough to breathe and do anything good for ourselves.

So, the BIG question is this: What’s the difference between people who find the time to GSD while others get stuck and continue to struggle year after year?

You’d be shocked to discover that achieving our best physique and optimal health is far less complicated than you’ve been led to believe!

Our guest today on SBD is Charlie Johnson of Charlie Johnson Fitness. He is a Forbes Top 3 Transformation Coach in the World having helped over 8,000 men and women.

“The questions we ask ourselves in terms of what we do on a daily basis are more important than the answers... Identifying the needle movers in life, what helps us take a step forward and getting rid of the stuff that does not really make a difference." - Charlie Johnson

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00:39 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

3:10 – Get to know Online Transformation Coach, Charlie Johnson

11:19 – Is being nervous a good or bad thing?

17:00 – Charlie talks about why some people find the time, while others struggle to get stuff done

20:21 – What's stopping you from reaching your fitness goals?

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Ep 225 Finding Peace in a Chaotic World ft. Jared Haley Apr 20, 2022

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Above all other things, people ultimately want to find peace in this life.

Things often feel out of our control regardless of how much effort or thought we apply.

So, in this uncertain, fast pace grind we call life, where do we turn for peace, love and truth?

To technology? What about high-priced objects? How about other people experiencing the same frustrations and struggles as us?

Nothing fills that hole in our soul like being in relationship with our Creator. On today’s SBD podcast, special guest Jared Haley and host Chris Wilson talk about life and the path to inner peace.

“When I think about trying to find this inner peace through that relationship, it's remembering that it's a relationship with the Father and the Son... and God truly wants what's best for me." - Jared Haley

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00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

04:20 – Get to know Jared Haley of Team Critical Bench

07:46 – The true meaning of Peace

12:04 – Jared on where do we find peace in today's world

16:19 – The importance of peace and harmony in the workplace

20:04 – What does a healthy relationship with God look like?

28:03 – Love ≠ acceptance: Jared on what does it really mean to be loving

35:20 – Is there such a thing as Truth?

41:13 – Jared on how to find peace with God

48:42 – The power of walking by Faith & living in Faith

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Ep 224 Discovering the STANDARD for Masculinity ft. Josh Khachadourian Apr 13, 2022

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Most men today are struggling, grappling for their identity.

What or Who is “the standard” for being a real man? What does a good human being look like, a good husband and father… someone we all aspire to be?

In this life of imperfection, sin, poor choices and self-doubt, there is only one man that meets the needs of all men (all people) and His name is Jesus. He is the Standard.

He provides a plan and sets the standard that is relatively unknown to modern Christian men and really men everywhere seeking wisdom, strength, courage and love.

Today’s guest, Josh Khachadourian, is the author of The Standard, as well as a husband, father, leader, coach and host of the ‘Raising The Standard’ podcast.

"A real man can show his emotions... and he's just as much a man when he's on his knees, teaching a child or demonstrating an emotion that others might say 'oh that's too vulnerable.” -Josh Khachadourian

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00:00 – Understanding masculinity

00:59 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

3:55 – Meet Josh Khachadourian, author of the best-seller 'The Standard'

07:48 – Josh recounts his childhood and spiritual upbringing

11:06 – ‘The Standard’: Discover the inspiration behind the book

17:02 – Josh shares what it’s like living with the Christian faith

21:30 – Discover the true meaning of masculinity

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Ep 223 The ONE Thing Pros Do (that You Can too!) ft. Douglas Bertram Apr 06, 2022

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Often times what makes an athlete a superstar isn’t how high they jump, how fast they run or how hard they hit… it’s their ability to perform under pressure and how they take care of their body. Sure, to be an elite athlete in peak condition requires years of hard work, a commitment to physical exertion, disciplined nutrition and relentless focus most people don’t possess but it also demands relaxation and rest.

Ever hear how professionals are able to block out the noise and just slow everything down around them? They achieve a state of FLOW. This vital trait goes much deeper than some deep breathing exercises and concentration techniques.

Today’s conversation on the Strong By Design show explores the behind the scenes world of endurance and high level athletes and all that it takes to keep the body and the mind firing on all cylinders.

"How we regulate that stress response is everything man... regulating that autonomic nervous system is the key."  -Douglas Bertram

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00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

03:56 – Get to know Douglas Bertram, CEO of Structural Elements

08:19 – Discover the secret to endurance success

17:04 – Douglas gives tips on how to get started with endurance sport

22:10 – The power of relaxation

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