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“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”  -Thomas Jefferson.

Mindset can be a deal breaker or a deal maker when it comes to achieving your fitness goals. In fact, it’s the key to unlocking your health and fitness goals.

As our guest today mentions on his website: Over 70% of the U.S population is either overweight or obese. Every day we see the newest ‘secrets,’ fads, diets, and quick fixes. We see thousands of ways to improve our fitness and it becomes overwhelming.

It’s apparent that progress can seem nearly impossible to attain if your mind’s not right! Today on the Strong By Design podcast, Scott Friedman speaks about how the right mindset creates motion and momentum in your life!

 "You're never going to be completely sure of everything that you do, but as long as you've trained yourself to overcome those little rationalizations you can do a lot with that." - Scott Friedman

 Time Stamps  

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

 3:15 - Get to know today's special guest, Scott Friedman

 5:44 - Scott recounts how his passion fueled him to start his fitness career

 13:45 - Taming negative thoughts: How do you overcome the 'little voice' in your head?

 20:06 - The 3 M's: What is it and why it's okay to fall off the bandwagon?

 32:33 - Scott talks about his pet peeves in the fitness industry

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Jennifer Williams is a distinguished US Navy Veteran, an esteemed international speaker, and a fervent advocate for global education. 

With an unwavering commitment to fostering tailored learning experiences, Jennifer champions the development of blended learning programs that cater to the unique needs of individual students, nurturing their academic success within a supportive environment.

At the forefront of Jennifer's mission is empowering individuals to discover their ideal career paths, both domestically and internationally. In early 2022, she embarked on the establishment of GPS (Global Pathways for Success). 

This groundbreaking initiative offers access to over 65+ career tracks and 50+ pathways, equipping students with more than 100 certifications across various industries. Jennifer's vision is to train and support students and adults worldwide in finding fulfilling careers they are passionate about. While GPS currently focuses on Career and Technical Education (CTE), the ultimate goal is to expand its reach to include an international K-12 school.

 “Social emotional learning is important. You're not gonna like everybody that you work with in the future and they are not gonna like you... and that's okay." - Jennifer Williams

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 00:27 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

 00:58- Get to know today's special guest, Jennifer Williams

 1:45 - Unlocking opportunities: What is the 'Global Pathways' Academy?

 3:00 - Discover how the 'Career Discovery' courses guide the passive seekers

 8:00 - The 'Aha!' moment:  Jennifer on what inspired her to launch an online school

 10:35 - Jennifer

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Our guest today, actor, husband, father and Christian, Kevin Sorbo. Kevin may be best known for his 1990s series Hercules, which ran 7 seasons from 1995 to 1999 becoming the highest rated syndicated tv show in the world at that time, WOW!

He is also well known for standing up for his Christian and conservative beliefs in Hollywood which has received a lot of media attention in recent years and we discuss that in detail in this episode.
 Kevin has recently partnered with Brave Books to write and release a children’s book titled, The Test of Lionhood, a book that teaches kids about masculinity. A link has been provided below for this ‘Brave’ new book. Please support our friend Kevin as he hopes to restore truth in the world and help parents to raise strong sons and daughters.

Kevin has also been in a ton of films, most notably Soul Surfer, God's Not Dead, Let There Be Light, What If..., Walking Tall: The Payback, Forgiven and Left Behind Rise of the AntiChrist, released earlier this year. 
 And in just a few weeks his latest film hits theaters called, Miracle in East Texas, based on a true story. Find out how you can support this new movie and see Kevin with other stars like John Ratzenburger, his wife Sam Sorbo, Louis Gosset Jr and Tyler Mane.

“The world became so politically insane. All of a sudden, anything I said just became magnified, and the cancel culture world was born.” - Kevin Sorbo

Time Stamps  

00:36 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
  
 2:56- Get to know today's special guest, the legendary Hercules Kevin Sorbo

05:03 - 'Miracle in East Texas': Kevin expresses his thoughts on his upcoming movie & what viewers can expect
  
 07:58 - How has his Christian life changed over the past 30 years
  
 13:11 - Faith in Focus: Kevin gets real about his spiritual perspective

16:31 - The Legendary Hercules: Discover the workout regimen that kept him in shape

22:14 - Sweet sabotage: Why sugar is the enemy

23:46 - Taking the Lead: The impact of stepping up as a husband and father
  
 31:38 - Where fandom becomes faith: Kevin's invitation to RiseUpCon.com
  
 34:52 - Kevin on what inspired him to create a children's book
  
 37:56 - Courageous Faith: Kevin on embracing standing up without fear
  
 41:27 - Where can you go to connect with Kevin Sorbo and learn more about his new book, 'The Test of Lionhood'

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• SorboStudios.com
• BraveBooks.us

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Our guest today challenges the idea that same-sex marriage and transgenderism pose absolutely no threat to modern society. We talk about the dismantling of the traditional family unit, why people are so afraid to speak up (including the church!) and how to handle these frustrations in a loving, God honoring way.

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27

Dr. Frank Turek is an award-winning author and coauthor of several books including his brand new expanded third edition, Correct, Not Politically Correct About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism.

Frank is also the president of CrossExamined.org, and a dynamic speaker who travels the country presenting powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools, secular college campuses, and online.

If you would like to hear more with Dr. Frank Turek, please go back and listen to the evergreen conversations, episodes 65, 186 and 238.

“Why do we think the body is wrong? The body is not wrong, the mind is wrong…" - Dr. Frank Turek

Time Stamps  

01:18 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:52- Get to know today's special guest, Dr. Frank Turek

5:09 - Do YOU have the skill and a passion for Apologetics?

6:37 - Dr. Frank on how transgenderism served as an inspiration for him to expound his book

10:26 - LGBTQ Community: Understanding the internal contradiction of fixed genders

13:37 - Discover the impact of a man and a woman's marriage on society

16:25 - Dr. Frank on how should we respond when we are morally crossed on our conscientious line 

23:22 - Gender dysphoria: Identifying the psychological mismatch of mind and body

26:51 - Dr. Frank on the church's deafening silence on current issues

33:17 - Rethinking labels: Ideological perspectives on what defines a woman and a man
 42:20 - The power of asking questions

50:33 - Is it morally right to mutilate your sex organ?

52:48 - Where you can go to connect with Frank Turek and know more about the 'Correct, Not Politically Correct - Expanded Third Edition' book

Resources:

•  Correct, Not Politically Correct – Dr Frank Turek’s Book

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Dr. Carol Lourie has helped thousands of women around the world recover their health and enjoy life again. Her superpower is figuring out exactly where people need to start to peel back the layers of complex health conditions so they can fix them together, step by step. 

Carol is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Homeopath with over 35 years of clinical experience. She specializes in complex chronic diseases such as infertility for “older” women, breast cancer recovery, autoimmune disorders, and Parkinson's disease. 

And she takes a holistic approach in her work and believes there is no such thing as “unexplained” illness. We welcome Dr. Carol back to the Strong By Design podcast as today we cover the strategies to prevent cancer as we age.

On today’s podcast we will address the following questions:

• Why is cancer more common as people age?
• What causes cancer?
• Why is such a big deal made about weight and sugar with cancer?
• What are the top 3 things people can do now to reduce their risk for cancer?
• What tests are important to speak with your doctor about.

“You’re so busy that you just keep going along that you are not paying attention to the knocks on the door.” - Dr. Carol Lourie

Time Stamps  

00:54 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:52- Get to know today's special guest, Dr. Carol Lourie

8:23 - Dr. Carol exposes the truth about Cancer and its risk factors

16:33 - One step at a time: Transforming bad habits into good

21:09 - The healing spectrum: Where do you fall on the bell curve?

23:18 - Dr. Carol on why cancer is becoming more common as we age

27:24 - Fueling cancer: How the 'Warburg' effect gives cancer cells an edge

34:14 - The trio of health concerns: Obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases explained

38:49 - Empowerment through knowledge: The importance of educating yourself about cancer

40:29 - Dr. Carol shares her top 3 lists to reduce the risk of cancer

48:53 - Discover the key medical tests for monitoring your health

51:34 - Where you can go to connect with Dr. Carol Lourie
  

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• CarolLourie.com

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Step into the world of hope and transformation with the engaging story of Tammi Casagni from Dawning Family Services (DFS). Join us in a riveting podcast that uncovers the heartwarming journey of DFS, a non-profit organization that has been a beacon of light for homeless families in Tampa Bay since 1981.

In this captivating episode, Tammi reveals DFS's unwavering mission: to reach out to families with children facing the dire grip of housing instability or homelessness. Get ready to be inspired as we delve into how DFS not only provides support but also crafts a path towards safe and stable homes, nurturing a brighter future for those in need.

From heartwarming anecdotes to powerful success stories, Tammi shares how DFS's commitment to embracing diverse families truly makes a difference. Discover how this organization goes above and beyond, catering to families who often slip through the cracks of traditional support systems. The podcast unveils the poignant role DFS plays in preventing the heart-wrenching trauma of separation that plagues too many families.

Do not miss this chance to hear the empowering story behind Dawning Family Services. Tune in now and be part of the change that brings hope, stability, and a brighter future to families in need.

“The wages that people are making is just not enough to cover their basic needs." -- Tammi Casagni

Time Stamps  

00:50 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
  
 1:19 - Get to know today's special guest, Tammi Casagni, CEO of ‘Dawning Family Services’
  
 2:58 – Tammi talks about ‘Dawning Family Services’ and its mission to end homelessness, one family at a time
  
 5:45 - The stigma of homelessness: The FEAR of exposing the secret
  
 9:00 - Discover the company’s four pillars of service and what is it for
  
 19:39 – Identifying the factors contributing to the homelessness crisis
  
 23:55 - How ‘Dawning Family Services’ supports families
  
 31:30 – Tammi talks about the support systems of 'Dawning Family Services' 
  
 36:37 – Making a difference: Statistics on Dawning Family Services' community impact
  
 39:34 - Tammi shares a striking story of one of the families they helped
  
 45:44 - Where you can go to connect with Tammi Casagni and learn more about ‘Dawning Family Services’
  
 48:55 – Join the movement: Host Tonya Fines gives a challenge to the people in Florida 

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•  Dawning Family Services

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Today Coach Tonya Fines sits down with Andrew Morgan, Family Nurse Practitioner, for an eye-opening conversation about the topic of testosterone therapy and treatment for women, how important it may be in a woman’s overall health & wellness and how incredibly non-invasive, safe, and impactful it can be in a woman beginning to “feel like herself” again.

Ageless Men’s Health was founded by a team with an extensive clinical background, who noticed a problem:

Low testosterone levels in men were underdiagnosed, treated poorly, and not talked about. Millions of men suffered from Low T and other health issues, and were not doing enough about it so, Ageless Men’s Health vowed to change that and they have…

However, what has happened over the last few years is that their clinics have an increasingly growing number of female clients who are also looking for treatment and therapies to address hormone imbalances and give them the quality of life that they are wanting.

“I’m tweaking your sex drive a little bit, I’m giving you more motivation to get up and want to live the best life that you wanna live.” - Andrew Morgan

Time Stamps

 
 01:17 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:23- Get to know today's special guest, Andrew Morgan, clinic director of 'Ageless Men's Health'

3:49 - 'Ageless Men's Health' clinic: Is it exclusively for men?

06:47 - Wellness begins with connection: Andrew on the importance of having a connection with your patient

09:10 - Host Tonya Fines shares personal experience with 'Ageless Men's Health' clinic

11:55 - Testosterone vs. Estrogen: Correcting the misconceptions

12:43 - Why achieving optimal health is a team effort

18:00 - Fear vs. Facts: Understanding testosterone replacement therapy
 28:35 - Andrew shares why testosterone shots make a difference

31:52 - Low testosterone in women: When to seek help

40:10 - Testosterone Therapy: Eliminating the stereotype for women

45:40 - Andrew talks about 'Ageless Men's Health's' wide range of offerings

49:54 - Where you can go to connect with Andrew Morgan

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• AgelessMensHealth.com

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The conclusion of our powerful conversation about the brain with Dr. Annette Bosworth, MD who goes by Dr. Boz.

Dr. Boz tackles some of the big questions about the aging brain like: how does sleep impact brain health and function, what about insulin and the brain, how does exercise and your diet affect the brain and much more that will literally BLOW YOUR MIND! Pun intended 

Previously mentioned in Part 1…

Dr. Boz has a great passion for brain health and function. She has spent thousands of hours studying the brain, how it ages, how to optimize it and how it deteriorates.

Today Dr. Boz and host Chris Wilson take a deep dive into the FIVE most important habits to protect our brains. If there is one mystery organ we have in our body that we collectively find captivating, it is most certainly the brain.

“But it’s a band-aid on a problem that’s been around for a while.” - Dr Boz - Annette Bosworth

Time Stamps  

00:58 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:21 - Age and Sleep: Do children need more sleep than adults?

6:00 - How a reverse body clock leads to various health problems

14:10 - Insulin: When too much becomes a problem

17:24 - How is your brain doing?

27:12 - Dr. Boz on how exercise supports cognitive health

34:51 - Aging well: Dr. Boz recounts her senior clients' journey to better health

39:45 - The power of mind-body connection

43:45 - The inner struggle of undecided future: What to do?

52:20 - Dr. Boz recalls the incident that earned her a scolding during medical school

55:08 - Fire away! Dr. Boz answers rapid-fire questions

1:01:02 - Where you can go to connect with Dr. Boz - Annette Bosworth

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•  BozMD.com

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It’s always good to have friends back on the Strong By Design podcast show. And one of our favorite guests over the years is the one and only Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth MD.
 And yes, she is back to talk about one of her favorite subjects, the brain.

 Dr. Boz has a great passion for brain health and function. She has spent thousands of hours studying the brain, how it ages, how to optimize it and how it deteriorates.

 Today Dr. Boz and host Chris Wilson take a deep dive into the FIVE most important habits to protect our brains. If there is one mystery organ, we have in our body that we collectively find captivating, it is most certainly the brain.

“I was frustrated, like how do you fix depression?” - Dr Boz - Annette Bosworth

Time Stamps  

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

4:43 - Get to know today's special guest, Dr. Boz - Annette Bosworth

07:40 - Dr. Boz shares how the 'Keto Diet' saved her mom

12:11 - The truth about aging: Health span vs. Life span

18:33 - Discover Dr. Boz's passion for brain function

27:39 - The art and science of brain exploration

31:30 - Age and Brain: What sets apart a 10-year-old from a 60-year-old? 

36:00 - Dr. Boz reveals the brain's secret weapon

43:00 - Aging vs. Brain deterioration: What do you FEAR most?

46:04 - Dr. Boz recounts the beginning of her YouTube journey

53:14 - Dr. Boz recounts the impact of one patient who completely redefined her future

56:00 - Understanding the Mild Cognitive Decline

58:06 - Are these daily habits damaging your cognitive health?

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Join Coach Tonya Fines as she sits down with award-winning media specialist, speaker, and author Maureen Famiano.  This conversation will surely take you on a captivating journey of empowerment, resilience, and purpose. With over 30 years of experience as a television reporter, producer, and executive producer, Maureen's career has been nothing short of remarkable.

Maureen's personal journey of triumph over significant health challenges, including her battle with Stage 3 Colon Cancer, serves as an inspiration to others. Recognized as a 2023 Visionary of the Year Nominee by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, she was honored with the Mission Pillar Award for her advocacy work and heartfelt videos on health screenings and self-awareness.

With an unwavering commitment to helping others become the best versions of themselves, Maureen continues to encourage individuals to advocate for their health journey. Through her #TogetherWeWin motto, she fosters positive outcomes and empowers individuals to embrace their full potential.

“What if you have a goal and you don’t do it because you talk yourself out of it? Then you move forward in the same situation..." -Maureen Famiano

Time Stamps  

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

1:26 - Get to know today's special guest, an award-winning media specialist, speaker, and author, Maureen Famiano

3:01 - What are TEDx Talks?

6:40 - Maureen recounts her health journey and how it drives her to begin a TEDx Talk

8:37 - The power of recognizing your WHAT IFs

14:35 - Would you take the risk to your WHAT IFs?

22:05 - Maureen on why you should follow your Guts

27:57 - Maureen shares her journey towards her advocacy, 'Why Cancer Patients Should Advocate For Their Care'

43:45 - Maureen's Empowering message to everyone

45:51 - 60 DAYS Challenge: Discover the Rule of Three

48:45 - What's next for Maureen and her WHAT IFs journey

50:52 - Where you can go to connect with Maureen Famiano and learn more about 'Ted Talks'

Resources:

•  TEDx Talk

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