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If you’re stuck in the past or too focused on the future, you’re not living in the present.

Life coach Joe Bernstein is helping men around the world become more fully present in their relationships, their careers and in their personal lives.

In order to do that, sometimes you need to dig deep to uncover the best of yourself. It’s been said that, “Joe was born to do this work.” He’s fully committed to helping men grow, evolve and become more successful in every area of their lives.

Men, get ready to find out just how powerful you can become in this life as host Chris Wilson speaks with today’s extraordinary guest Joe Bernstein on the Strong By Design podcast.

"When we're just all head we're missing a lot of the human experience and we typically will have a lot of problems with relationships." -Joe Bernstein

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:37 – Get to know more about life coach, Joe Bernstein

8:59 – Joe recounts his journey through a time of personal crisis 

17:01 - Are you confusing comfort with happiness?

22:35 – Joe talks about the mind-body connection

28:15 - The importance of mental toughness

31:03 – The power of male vulnerability

39:42 – The art of focusing on one thing at a time

45:22 – Why being accountable is important?

54:32 - Joe on applying mindfulness to everyday life

1:01:14 - Where you can go to connect with Joe Bernstein

Resources

• JoeBernsteinCoaching.com

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MMA fighter and elite strength coach Phil Daru is a warrior.

As the famous expression from biblical scripture reads, iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another. In order to BE the best at anything in life, you need to train with and like the best.

In Boca Raton, FL, Daru Strong Performance Gym is where champions are made.

Today coach Chris Wilson gets inside the mind of a warrior as champion coach Phil Daru dives deep into his past, his passion for fighting, his love of training and why he’s not yet satisfied.

"Dustin winning his fight was amazing with Conor (McGregor), definitely a highlight of my career but I'm not satisfied yet." -Phil Daru

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:13 – Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru recounts how he got into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

5:45 – Phil shares his journey from MMA fighter to one of the best strength coaches / trainers in the fitness industry

8:08 – Phil talks about his struggles with concussions and how it has impacted his life

15:30 – The birth of ‘Daru Strong Performance Gym’

23:21 – The hardest part of being a coach / trainer

26:40 – Phil shares his proudest moment as an MMA fighter

32:05 – Phil’s favorite lift and impressive PR total

42:15 – Phil on training with elite athletes and MMA fighters

49:01 – Connect with Coach Phil through his social media channels

Resources

• DaruStrong.com

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What do you call alternative medicine that works to heal the body?  MEDICINE!

This probably best describes Dr. Ann Marie Barters philosophy and outlook on how to sustain optimal health and wellness and enjoy life to the fullest.  Her mission is to get you out of pain and back into living … actively and happily!  She does this using methods that are often considered alternative yet at the end of the day they work, as her clients will attest to.

With a background based in chiropractic medicine, applied kinesiology and Functional Blood Chemistry, Dr. Barter has taken her practice to an even greater level of providing the ultimate in healing the body by including diet counseling, whole food supplementation, herbal therapy, wellness and lifestyle coaching.

If you have ever felt like life with pain was just something you were going to have to get used to and live with then today’s episode is going to be huge eye-opener and offer you a massive shift in perspective. 

Join the conversation with Coach Tonya and Dr. Barter as they talk all things holistic, healing and what is ultimately really great medicine. 

"I think the first step is actually knowing what's in your gut and figuring out WHY." -Dr Ann Marie Barter

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

0:55 – Meet Dr. Ann Marie Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner

4:14 – Dr. Ann Marie Barter shares how she got into chiropractic

7:50 – Why aches and pains are NOT normal

14:02 – Functional medicine: What is it and how does it work?

21:34 – Why you should be your own health advocate

24:58 – The downside of instant gratification

31:38 – Gut health: What is it and why it should be a priority?

35:40 – How stress and food cravings are related

42:48 – Ways to improve gut health

50:44 – Connect with Dr. Ann Marie Barter through her social media channels, official website

Resources

• Fearless Health Podcast

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Small beginnings can lead to MASSIVE impact.

Over 20 years ago an ambitious trainer Ben Prentiss built a small personal training studio in southwest Connecticut. At a time when people questioned what the heck that job was… “I’m confused, you “watch” people exercise??”

Years later after building a highly successful team and business combined with ongoing learning from the likes of Olympic Strength Coach Charles Poliquin, Ben has become one of the World’s Leading Strength Coaches for Professional Athletes.

Prentiss Hockey Performance (PHP) is the home of Stanley Cup Champions, NHL stars from all 31 teams, Olympians and All-stars.

Listen in as coach Chris Wilson reconnects with his first ever mentor in sports performance, Ben Prentiss, and they talk about the good ole days and what it takes to be GREAT in this profession.

"You had to do well (20 years ago) because there wasn't any fake hustle. No Instagram. You had to earn it." -Ben Prentiss

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:29 – Strength Coach Ben Prentiss and host Chris Wilson take a trip down memory lane

8:45 – Get to know Ben Prentiss, Founder of Prentiss Hockey Performance (PHP)

13:48 – The early days of BodyTuning, the original home of PHP

21:09 – Ben recounts PHP’s growth and expansion

27:48 – Ben talks about his unwavering passion for what he does

32:22 – Ben and Chris share their mutual love for dogs, gym dogs Zeus and Hammer.

36:05 – What it’s like training professional and non-professional athletes

43:24 – The importance of being active in the early years

58:50 – Where you can go to learn more about Coach Ben Prentiss’ PHP: official website and social media channels

Resources

• Prentiss Hockey Performance

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Are you passionately living each day?

Unfortunately, a lot of people are clock punchers… they show up, go through the motions of work and life and then punch out for the day. REPEAT.

They’re not truly living a life they love, merely existing.

But not Mike Wahl.

Dr. Mike Wahl is a health and wellness entrepreneur, University Professor, radio host and international speaker. He’s profoundly passionate about bringing tangible health results to the masses and has done so for nearly two decades.

If you’re in need of some inspiration from a man that is living large and truly changing the world, then you’re in for a real treat on today’s episode of the Strong By Design show.

Coach Chris Wilson gets FIRED UP with longtime friend Mike Wahl from the WAHL Show podcast.

"Now I get to infuse some of that wellness and exercise into the next generation of doctors." -Mike Wahl

Time Stamps

0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:18 – Get to know Mike Wahl of ‘The WAHL Show’ podcast

6:14 – Mike Wahl and Chris Wilson reminisce about their glory days

12:34 – Mike takes us back to the early days of his business

18:40 – Mike recounts business’ growth and impact on community

24:12 – Discover Mike’s energy and passion for health and fitness

28:55 - How his dad has inspired him to shed light on pancreatic cancer

36:15 – Ways to donate and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer

39:20 – Mike Wahl, PhD, shares his career journey as a professor of Clinical Anatomy (BioMed)

43:26 – How Mike started ‘The WAHL Show’

47:27 – Connect with Mike Wahl through his social media channels

Resources

• Mike Wahl Official Website
• Health & Wellness Show with Dr. Mike Wahl

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What if you could slow down the aging process without invasive surgery or expensive treatments?  What if it was possible to truly age gracefully AND finally be done with repeating behaviors that are sabotaging you and making you look and feel years older than you actually are?

What if I told you that getting these results is as simple as having a better understanding of how YOUR body functions and developing a better relationship with your body.  We have become complacent in accepting a lesser than optimal state of health and wellness as a result of getting older.  But what if it didn’t have to be like that?

Guess what?  It doesn’t!

Dr. Krause is a doctor of naturopathic medicine, an acupuncturist and podcast host dedicated to empowering people to take charge of their own health. Her unique approach involves simplifying natural medicine and healthy habit formation.

Dr Krause believes that health starts with what we eat, how we move and how well we manage stress. It is her life work to help prevent little health issues from becoming big ones down the road and to teach us how to slow down the aging process.

"We need to CHILL. Being stuck wide open in fight or flight mode is what's causing us to age." -Dr Jannine Krause

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:05 – Get to know Dr. Jannine Krause, Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist

3:11 – The importance of health education for optimal health and wellness

5:41 – The power of collecting data about yourself

11:37 – Dr. Jannine Krause on how to slow the aging process naturally

21:42 – Why your gut health is more important than you think

29:39 – The importance of having a healthy relationship with food

32:04 – Dr. Jannine Krause shares her honest thoughts on probiotics, and testing your pH levels 

36:34 – Tips on how to start journaling

39:23 – Why Dr. Jannine Krause considers herself a detective and mechanic for the body

49:30 – Dr. Jannine Krause on why she’s obsessed with aging well and inspiring others to maintain their health as they age

51:28 – 3 key takeaways for optimal health

54:00 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Jannine Krause

Resources

• Dr Jannine Krause Official Website

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Sometimes referred to as, “The Tony Stark of the fitness industry” Dr John Jaquish is the inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting… and with the lowest risk of joint injury.

He has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. Today he joins host Chris Wilson to discuss his controversial viewpoints about traditional weight lifting methods promoted by most fitness experts. Dr Jaquish is also a WSJ best-selling author by his book of the same name, Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time.

Dr. Jaquish methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians. And his bone density building medical technology is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment.

"I wouldn't waste my time with calisthenics and I wouldn't pick up a barbell." -Dr John Jaquish

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

2:29 – Meet Dr. John Jaquish, the man behind the X3 system

8:48 – Dr. John Jaquish talks about the failure rate in the fitness industry

12:24 – Why weight lifting is a waste of time

19:13 – Why cardiovascular health and conditioning is even worse for you

24:44 – Dr. John Jaquish dives into the X3 system

34:31 – Dr. John Jaquish shares his thoughts on isometric training

42:09 – Where you can go to learn more about the X3 system

51:03 – Fortagen Protein: What it is and its benefits

1:00:01 – Dr. John Jaquish weighs in on whether or not a vegan diet is good for you

Resources

• X3 Bar – Grow Muscle 3x Faster Than with Weights
• DoctorJ.com

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What if just a couple incredibly simple, free techniques that you could begin including into your daily routine brought you back to where you started to feel more balanced, calmer AND … the weight started to melt off and your sex life became enjoyable again?

In today’s episode Dr. Anna Cabeca and Coach Tonya get RAW and REAL about the necessity of making self-care your priority during menopause.  Nothing is off-limits in this conversation! 

From much needed time-outs, to staying more alkaline, to keeping things amazing in the bedroom, Coach Tonya and Dr. Anna discuss what you can be doing RIGHT NOW to start working with what is going on with your body during menopause instead of fighting it.

Why struggle unnecessarily when you can be THRIVING through the process?!

"I was struggling and started taking care of myself. What is my one next right step? I kept on doing this for myself." -Dr Anna Cabeca

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:39 – Menopause 101: Does it really have to be a battle?

6:10 – Dr. Anna Cabeca gives tips on how to manage menopause weight-gain

10:49 – Importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during menopause

16:09 – The link between menopause and chemical exposure

25:06 – Why menopause is a blessing in disguise

33:53 – Importance of pH in everyday life

36:18 – How Dr. Anna Cabeca got the nickname ‘The Girlfriend Doctor

41:59 – Why open communication is important for a healthy relationship

47:10 – Dr. Anna Cabeca talks about reclaiming relationship intimacy through renewed sexual health

56:00 - Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca through her social media channels and official website

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We either give up and throw in the towel when things get tough OR we find ways to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. Joe Hashey is proving the latter.

His favorite fitness quote is “Everyone is Self-Made” thus the title for today’s amazing conversation with co-host Chris Wilson.

But this mindset applies to all areas of our lives, from business to relationships and more. When you’re mentally ALL IN and you fight through tough times with determination and passion, success will always be at your fingertips.

Joe is the founder and owner of Synergy Athletics and in the fitness world, Joe is a best-selling author, contributor to Men’s Health, Oxygen and Experience Life magazines, and a featured speaker around the country.

"We just have to control the controllables... and take ownership in our lives." -Joe Hashey

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:06 – Joe Hashey takes us back to the early days of Synergy Athletics

7:59 – How Synergy Athletics adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic

12:02 – Joe Hashey on taking a leap of faith during a pandemic

16:08 – Why everyday movement is essential for good health

20:09 – The importance of controlling the controllable

25:36 – The power of good communication

32:33 – The importance of having a system in business

38:45 – The power of surrounding yourself with successful people

43:03 – Why it’s important to ‘pay it forward’

47:30 – Where you can go to learn more about Joe Hashey’s Level Up Your Gym: official website, podcast channel, and social media channels

Resources

• Synergy Athletics
• Level Up Your Gym Podcast

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Men listen up, you may be thinking that menopause is strictly an issue for women but this episode will have you thinking differently.  

If you are married or in a relationship than you will experience menopause from a very different perspective than your wife … you are essentially “team support.”  And this job can leave you feeling every bit as crazy as your wife may be feeling at times. 

Whether you are in that phase of life that your wife is experiencing this now, or not, how great would it be to have a few survival tips to help you navigate this transition with your wife in the best possible way. 

In this episode, Coach Mike sits down with holistic health practitioner Tonya Fines to talk about the ways that all of us men can be as supportive as possible, during a transition that we really do not know a whole lot about.  If you are ALL IN, in doing your part to keep things as smooth and crisis-free as possible during this time, then you don’t want to miss what Tonya has to share with all of us.

"They're already feeling very very vulnerable and no matter what they do, it's not working." -Tonya Fines

 Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:24 – Menopause: When it begins, early symptoms, and more

4:10 – Tonya Fines talks about determining menopause age

7:10 – The hormonal transitions in a woman’s life

9:53 – Men’s guide to menopause: How to support partners during the transition

16:22 – Intimacy during menopause: What to expect

19:48 – The power of listening to understand

29:04 – The importance of learning your partner’s love language

34:25 – How long does menopause last?

44:38 – ‘The Menopause Rescue Protocol’ and other resources

Resources

• The Menopause Rescue Protocol

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