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Breathing for Sleep is the only routine that revives your #1 sleep nerve restoring healthy tongue posture and unlocks your ability to get deep, restorative sleep every single night!

On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, coach Chris Wilson sits down with the creator of the Breathing for Sleep program, Zachariah Zenios, also known as Coach Zach. Zach is a regular on the Critical Bench YouTube channel with over 1.1 million subscribers.

Zach is a neurosomatic therapist, licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher, RYT 200, who has developed a breathing system unlike anything else you will find. Blending his unique education and technical skills, Zach has a keen understanding of the breath and its impact on the body and mind.

If you are looking for enhanced mental clarity and focus, falling asleep within minutes of your head hitting the pillow, waking up feeling refreshed and energized and even reducing or ending your snoring, then this episode is for you.

"Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're getting enough oxygen in you." - Zacharia Zenios

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1:20 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

3:51 - Meet today's special guest, Coach Zacharia Zenios

7:14 - Coach Zach talks about how he developed the 'Breathing for Sleep' program

9:43 - The importance of SLEEP

11:20 - Understanding how the 'Power Breath' works

15:22 - Voluntary vs Involuntary Control: Discover the different breathing patterns

19;01 - Why do people have issues with breathing?

22:46 - Glymphatic System: What is it and how does it work?

26:31 - The correlation between breathing and REM sleep 

33:54 - Find out WHY people's brains can't shut off

38:16 - How modern music impacts our subconscious level of thinking

39:17 - Proper Breathing vs Poor Breathing: What does it look like?

49:06 - Natural ways to get quality sleep

51:16 - How to do the 'Tongue Posture Trick' and its importance

56:04 - Coach Zach shares a testimonial story of a 10-year-old boy who has poor tongue posture

57:12 - Microcosmic Orbit: A Traditional Chinese medicine approach 

1:02:27 - Why do people snore?

1:07:00 - Coach Zach on the benefits of the 'Anti-Snoring Protocol' program

1:11:21 - Where you can go to learn more about the 'Breathing for Sleep' program

Resources:

• Breathing for Sleep (product coming soon!)

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 What is wrong with the DIET industry today?

 There is massive confusion at every turn. That goes for the average person and even knowledgeable experts. Which way is the healthiest, most sustainable way to eat? Do I go Keto, Carnivore, Vegan, or something else? 

 Are elimination diets a good idea? What about detoxing or intermittent fasting? What works?! What do I do?!!

 No wonder why people are so incredibly confused about which road to travel to find optimal and long-lasting health. Information OVERLOAD.

 Today on the SBD podcast we have two of the brightest minds in the world of nutrition when it comes to making sound nutritional choices, the founders of BiOptimizers, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart. We discuss all these topics and more as we dive into their latest seminal work,  The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, possibly the greatest nutrition resource available today!

 Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He has been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years’ experience formulating supplements. He has been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He is also a serial entrepreneur who has built over 14 profitable companies.

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What are your reasons for working out? Is your passion for exercise attached to something truly meaningful?

Understanding the WHY behind the ‘workout’ can be the determining factor in your long-term success and how you feel about yourself along the way.

YouTuber and Pilates sensation Callie Jardine visited the Critical Bench Compound to not only share her love of Pilates and Barre but also her lifelong journey and struggles with self-image as a former competitive ice-skater and now social media superstar.

Finding the JOY in what you are doing for exercise and forgiving yourself for your imperfections are essential for a healthy mindset and heartset. Get ready for some Love & Truth Bombs from the one and only ‘I’m Sweaty and I Know it’ Callie Jardine.

"Exercise isn't easy... Find the thing that you feel good doing while you're working out, and then you feel good after you work out." -- Callie Jardine

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Losing weight sucks. It is hard, looks different for every person you meet and speak to, every body type you see, and following a complicated or disciplined diet can be a total nightmare.

But it does not have to be that way any longer. Not if your philosophy is rooted in the facts of how the body responds to calories. 

Sometimes the process is easier than we make it out to be… if only we are committed to the plan (ouch, the ‘c’ word) and adopt just a few new healthy habits to make it STICK for the long haul.

Today’s amazing guest is a regular on the Critical Bench YouTube channel and friend of the Strong By Design team. It is our pleasure to bring you Michael Phoutrides (pronounced Foo-Tree-Deez). Yeah, you’re welcome!

Mike might be one of the humblest guys we have ever met. He holds a BA in Molecular Biology helping dieters avoid abusive fitness industry gurus which helps you get over past diet failures one truth at time… his words! Get your notebooks ready for some nutrition wisdom.

You can get fit—it's your choice... All you got to do is go from not knowing how to do it, to knowing how to do it." - Michael Phoutrides

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Being a boy in our culture today has changed dramatically from decades ago.

It used to be all about adventure, exploration, independence, and fun. Bike riding, baseball games, climbing trees, hide and go seek and showing up dirty, hungry, and exhausted when the sun went down.

Today young boys are met with gender confusion, that they do not have to be boys if they do not want to be and that dads are not necessary in the home to thrive.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!??

This is absolutely and utterly terrifying as a man… to think that boys are growing up in an age that is telling them that men do not really matter, are not even necessary to flourish and can decide to be women if they want to be.

Thank God for men like Mark Hancock and Trail Life USA, an organization on a mission to save the next generation of boys, raising them up to be productive, hardworking, courageous young men. We need more Kingdom men like Mark to stand boldly and to strengthen our young boys helping them to rekindle that adventure, exploration, and excitement of their youth.

Today Mark and host Chris Wilson talk about what he is doing with Trail Life USA, what their vision and mission are and how he and his amazing group of men and women are changing the world one boy at a time. And Mark is another Brave Books author too! Learn more about his terrific new book, Too Much Tubular.

"The boys come for the adventure opportunities, but what they're also getting is character and leadership opportunities." - Mark Hancock

 

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00:52 –  Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
 
 1:21 - Meet today's special guest, Mark Hancock
 
 7:32 - Mark recounts his journey 10 years ago at Trail Life USA
 
 8:53 - The First Miracle: Finding a venue for 1,200 people in 63 days
 
 10:00 - What separates Trail Life from the Boy Scouts?
 
 13:55 - Trail Life USA: Discover the mission and vision of the Brotherhood 
 
 16:53 - Mark reveals the secret about Trail Life 
 
 21:08 - Giving back to the Next Gen: Ways to engage with Trail Life
 
 25:03 - Biblical Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity: Understanding the difference
 
 32:36 - Why women don't want a man in this day and age
 
 36:06 - Discover what age you can join 'Trail Life' and 3 distinct programs
 
 42:27 - Learn more about Mark's new BRAVE book "Too Much Tubular" 
 
 49:12 - Mark shares what's next for him with Trail Life 
 
 52:16 - Connect with Mark Hancock and learn more about Trail Life
 
 52:51 - Trail Life Motto: Colossians 1:10

Resources:

·         TrailLifeUSA

·         BRAVE Books – Too Much Tubular 

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 In our latest episode, Coach Tonya had the honor of speaking with Anna Tanzilla, the Chief Operating Officer of Camaraderie Foundation. Anna's role encompasses the crucial responsibility of leading and supporting the agency's mission, which is to provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" experienced by Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Camaraderie Foundation's work is nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive 89% success rate in providing counseling, emotional, and spiritual support to those who have served our country. During our conversation, Anna delves into the vital work that the foundation does, shedding light on how they have become a beacon of hope for those grappling with the emotional and psychological toll of military service.

Anna discusses the unique challenges faced by our service members and veterans, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the invisible wounds that often go unnoticed. Through counseling, emotional support, and providing a network of incredible volunteers, Camaraderie Foundation offers a lifeline to those in need.

The episode highlights the profound impact of the foundation's work, as Anna shares stories of transformation and resilience from those who have benefited from their services. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the extraordinary work of Camaraderie Foundation and the dedication of individuals like Anna Tanzilla who are committed to healing the invisible wounds of war. 

This episode is a tribute to the resilience of our service members, veterans, and their families and serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

 "You have to heal everything that's going on. You can't just heal that little one piece and expect it all to get better." - Anna Tanzilla


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1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
 
 1:06 - Get to know today's special guest, military veteran, Anna Tanzilla
 
 3:27 - Discover the driving force behind her 'Camaraderie Foundation' involvement 
 
 6:05 - The Underlying Agenda: Anna shares their main mission 
 
 11:12 - Anna shares a wonderful story of one of the families they helped
 
 16:33 - PTSD: Understanding the impact of trauma on mental health
 
 18:23 - Anna talks about the scope of their organization
 
 20:36 - Do people seek more counseling over holidays?
 
 22:08 - Best Statistic: The power of surveys
 
 24:39 - Anna shares how they need funds to get the counseling
 
 26:28 - Where you can go to connect with Anna Tanzilla and learn more about 'Camaraderie Foundation'
 
 28:38 - Anna talks about her plans for 'Camaraderie Foundation' expansion

Resources:

·       Camaraderie Foundation

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Stephen Christian Arnold is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin, as well as the vocalist of his acoustic side-project Anchor & Braille. Many of the albums in the Anberlin discography have peaked in the top ten on various Billboard charts. Currently, Stephen is serving as a campus pastor for Grace Family Church in Clearwater, FL.
 
 On this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and Stephen discus the need for intentional boundaries in various areas of life. Regardless if you are in a band, leading a church, or leading your family, boundaries play an crucial role in being successful or burning out. Listen and learn from Stephen's wisdom and experience in creating healthy boundaries. 
 

"No matter what your profession is, I pray you have success but I also pray that you are the same person before the success." - Stephen Christian

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 00:52 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
 
 1:21 - Get to know today's special guest, Pastor Stephen Christian
 
 5:11 - From lead singer to Pastor: The intentionality of separating spaces
 
 11:07 - Pastor Stephen recounts his music band journey 
 
 13:36 - The most asked question: How do you style your hair?
 
 17:30 - Career vs Family: The importance of creating a 'Healthy Boundary'
 
 27:05 - Pastor Stephen on how he learned from his mistakes the hard way
 
 30:55 - How do his children react to band music?
 
 32:15 - Pastor Stephen's hardest moment of his entire life
 
 35:01 - Why you can't put real life on hold
 
 38:52 - The importance of hearing other people's stories of overcoming failures
 
 42:21 - Understanding how to develop leadership with boundaries
 
 50:00 - Open-door Policy: Find out its disadvantages over advantages
 
 55:05 - The Holy Spirit, Leadership & Money: Why is it important and how does it all work together?

Resources:

• Grace Family Church - Clearwater

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Sick and tired of feeling mentally burnt?

The brain and cognitive function are not necessarily popular water cooler conversation however, the two can literally make or break your quality of life!

You are either thriving or surviving when it comes to optimal brain health… and we are confident you would choose the former. I mean, who just wants to ‘get by’ when it comes to our brain!?

Our lifestyle and day to day choices have the greatest impact on how our brain functions and how we feel and operate. But we can dial it up a notch with the right brain friendly ingredients found in Neuro Thrive by Critical Nutrition Labs.

Today’s conversation features coaches Chris Wilson and Tonya Fines as they discuss the aging brain, experiences working with older clients, the needs of seniors and how to recapture a vibrant youthful brain.
 
 

 "It's so important for people to have that feeling of need and purpose. Otherwise, it becomes hard to wake up." - Tonya Fines

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 1:14 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

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On this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and John discuss the 5 C's of credibility. How are we valued as ‘credible’ in a space of leadership? Is this an area that we can develop?

The reality is, in order to be an effective leader, you have to be able to shape your credibility with those around you. Listen today as John gives insight into what this can look like practically for you. 

John R. Streitmatter, MBA, is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI).  He serves as an executive coach, trusted strategic advisor, and facilitator to leaders to enable them to clearly articulate a future vision and strategy, and then engage their followers to achieve it.  John is known for his ability to synthesize discussion to the essence and integrate seemingly disparate data and points of view together into agreement and action.

"It takes a long time to build up a good credibility balance. It can take a few poorly taken, poorly thought out steps to wipe out lots and lots of your credibility balance." - John Streitmatter

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01:02 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:51 - Get to know today's special guest, John Streitmatter

4:00 - The leadership transition: John recounts his journey to 'Leadership Research Institute'

7:40 - The currency of Leadership and influence: The importance of Credibility

11:29 - Discover the Three things of 'Credibility Bank Account Balance'

14:30 - Understanding the asymmetrical risk of Credibility

18:56 - What makes people follow people: The 5 C's of Credibility explained

23:57 - Managerial and Technical Competence: The importance of knowing your GOAL

31:38 - 'Composure of Credibility': How to respond to situations rather than reacting to situations
  
 41:55 - John on how to determine whether someone has credibility

44:40 - Be fully Present: The importance of validating 

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If you're suffering from nagging or even crippling knee pain, we have a possible solution for you that does not involve surgery.

Today on Strong By Design, we are joined by Christopher Ohocinski, a Certified Athletic Trainer who has been working with athletes young and old for over a decade. During that time, he has developed techniques and methods that have helped resolve knee pain for active men and women.

Chris Wilson hosts as the two Chris’s talk about crazy EMT stories, passion for helping people, and understanding the REAL root cause of chronic knee pain.

It doesn't matter how old you are, how severe your knee pain is or if arthritis runs in your family. The Ageless Knees program is a gentle routine designed to bring instant relief to your painful joints while also helping to jump start your #1 knee stability nerve to strengthen your knees for good.

 "If you think that just taking a pill is going to give you positive results, it's just NOT going to happen." - Christopher Ohocinski

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 1:16 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
 
 2:55 - Get to know today's special guest, Christopher Ohocinski
 
 6:00 -  Chris shares what inspired his fitness pursuits
 
 10:33 - Discover a bizarre incident that stands out to him during his time as an EMT
 
 

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