Strong By Design Podcast

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• Ep 434 Endure the Trials to Enjoy the Triumphs 24.06.2026 49min

  Send us Fan Mail We all love the victories in life but what if the very struggles we try to avoid are actually preparing us for the triumphs we seek? In this heartfelt solo episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson explores the powerful relationship between adversity and growth. Drawing from personal experiences, hard-earned lessons, and timeless biblical wisdom, Chris shares why life's most difficult seasons often become our greatest teachers. When challenges arise, it's ea...
• Ep 433 Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck ft. Kelly Moser 10.06.2026 1h 33min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next breakthrough isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Kelly Moser to discuss his transformative book, Move Your BUT: The Hidden Excuses Keeping High Performers Stuck. Together, they unpack the mental roadblocks, limiting beliefs, and self-imposed barriers that quietly prevent peop...
• Ep 432 When Success Costs You What Matters Most ft. Joey Vaillancourt 27.05.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with self-influence strategist and Real Influence podcast host Joey Vaillancourt for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional cost of achievement, the identity traps many high performers fall into, and why success alone often fails to bring lasting fulfillment. Joey shares his personal journey through divorce, sobriety, fatherhood, and deep personal transformation—and explains how unconsci...
• Ep 431 From Drift to Discipline: Building a Legacy Body ft. Shaun Hadsall 13.05.2026 57min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes fitness and hormone optimization expert Shaun Hadsall for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to build a “Legacy Body” after 50. Shaun shares why so many high-performing men dominate in business yet quietly struggle with their health, energy, and physique, creating what he calls the “6%er Divide.” Together, they unpack the weight-regain cycle, the connection between physical...
• Ep 430 Can you be 'Good' without God? 29.04.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a “good person” … and who gets to define that? In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with friend and co-host Pastor Jared Haley to tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions of our time: Can you be good without God? From the outside, “goodness” seems simple: be kind, do the right thing, help others. But as Chris and Jared unpack throughout this conversation, the de...
• Ep 429 Why Your Core Looks “Soft” After 35 (And Why Women Are Turning to Pilates Burn) ft. Jenn & Lindsay 15.04.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail What if you could strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and burn fat without beating up your joints or spending hours in the gym? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Pilates & Yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis and Coach Lindsay Hurley to break down the rising popularity of Pilates Burn, which is a powerful fusion of Pilates, yoga, and resistance training that’s changing how women approach fitness. Jenn shares how 15 years o...
• Ep 428 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 2] 04.04.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and bodybuilding expert Lee Hayward shift from awareness to action — breaking down exactly what men over 40 need to do to rebuild strength, energy, and momentum in their lives. After exposing the hidden role of inflammation in Part 1, this episode dives into the daily habits, priorities, and principles that separate men who thrive from those who slowly decline. Chris and Lee unpack why exercise must become a non-nego...
• Ep 427 The Inflammation Triangle: Gut Brain and Muscle After 40 ft Lee Hayward [Part 1] 01.04.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the reason your body isn’t responding the way it used to… has nothing to do with age? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with longtime friend and respected bodybuilding coach Lee Hayward (Total Fitness Bodybuilding) to unpack what’s really going on with men over 40 and why so many feel stuck despite training hard and eating “pretty well.” This episode introduces a game-changing concept: the Inflammation Triangle (which is si...
• Ep 426 Creatine for the Brain: Separating Fact from Fiction ft. Dr. Boz [Part 2] 21.03.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling off, low on energy, or not performing at your best—but can’t quite explain why? In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson and Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth shift from theory to real-world application, exploring how modern lifestyle habits are quietly draining your energy, focus, and long-term health. They dive into the hidden factors shaping your performance—from sleep and environment to daily habits that push you closer to a metabolic “danger zone”...
• Ep 425 Creatine for the Brain: Separating Fact from Fiction ft. Dr. Boz [Part 1] 18.03.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail Is your body already producing creatine… and could you still be running low where it matters most—your brain? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Annette “Dr. Boz” Bosworth to challenge everything you thought you knew about creatine. While often seen as a muscle-building supplement, this conversation shifts the focus to brain energy, cognitive function, and daily performance. They break down creatine’s role in regenerating ATP—the fuel that ...
• Ep 424 Why Do I Keep Doing What I Hate? 04.03.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and still done the opposite? In Romans 7:15–20, the Apostle Paul describes one of the most relatable struggles in the entire Bible: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” In this episode, Coach Chris Wilson unpacks Paul’s raw honesty about the internal war between the desire to obey God and the pull of the sinful nature. This isn’t just about bad habits — it’s about the deeper spiritual conflict every b...
• Ep 423 More Than Muscles: How Strength Training Builds Resilience and Identity ft. Alena Alsruhe 18.02.2026 1h 5min

  Send us Fan Mail What if strength training was about more than building muscle? In this powerful conversation, Coach Chris sits down with licensed professional counselor, EMDR-certified therapist, and strength coach Alena Alsruhe to explore how physical strength becomes a pathway to emotional resilience, spiritual depth, and personal transformation. Rooted in John 10:10 and the promise of an abundant life, this episode dives into the healing power of movement, the science behind trauma recove...
• Ep 422 Food Pyramid Scandal - the 'Worst Crime' ever committed in the US? ft. William Grazione [PART 2] 07.02.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson is back with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to dig even deeper into the real reasons people struggle with fat loss, cravings, and lasting health change. This episode breaks down why your body craves the wrong foods, how ultra-processed foods hijack blood sugar and appetite, and why most diets fail because they ignore the fundamentals of whole foods, fiber, and consistency. Chr...
• Ep 421 Food Pyramid Scandal - the 'Worst Crime' ever committed in the US? ft. William Grazione [PART 1] 04.02.2026 1h 5min

  Send us Fan Mail Did the original Food Pyramid quietly help create America’s modern health crisis? In this eye-opening episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to unpack one of the most controversial topics in modern nutrition history — the 1992 Food Pyramid and its long-term consequences. This isn’t political spin or diet culture noise. It’s a fact-based, no-nonsense discussion about how...
• Ep 420 The Biggest Loser 'Fit for TV' REACTION 21.01.2026 46min

  Send us Fan Mail What really happened behind the scenes of The Biggest Loser—and what did it cost the contestants? In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Coach Chris Wilson is joined by fitness industry veteran Mike Westerdal and super fan and fitness enthusiast Lindsay Hurley for a powerful reaction to Netflix’s eye-opening documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. Together, they break down how one of the most popular reality TV shows of all time captivated mi...
• Ep 419 Peptides, GLPs & Fat Loss ft. Dr Ron Eccles 07.01.2026 1h 6min

  Send us Fan Mail Losing weight after 40 can backfire if it’s done the wrong way—and in this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, we uncover why that matters more than ever. Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Ron Eccles to explore the growing role of peptides and GLP-based therapies in sustainable weight and fat loss. Dr. Eccles breaks down peptides in simple terms, explaining how gut hormones like GLP-1, GLP-2, and GIP influence hunger, metabolism, and body composition. Together,...
• Ep 418 I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me (Christmas Special) 24.12.2025 51min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley reflect on the deeper meaning of the season through the lens of Philippians 4:4–13. While many know verse 4:13 by heart, this conversation slows down to explore the powerful truths that come before it—rejoicing in the Lord, trusting God in prayer, and experiencing peace that surpasses all understanding. Chris and Jared discuss what it truly means to live as peacemakers, and how peace begins in o...
• Ep 417 - Is “Pickleball Shoulder” the New Tennis Elbow? ft. Coach Zach Zenios & Andy Tzinberg 10.12.2025 1h 15min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, host Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Coach Zach Zenios, creator of Ageless Shoulders, and Coach Andy Tzinberg, a seasoned pickleball instructor, for an eye-opening discussion about shoulder health and longevity on the court. Together, they explore why pickleball has exploded in popularity—especially among players over 50—and the hidden toll it can take on your body if you’re not prepared. You’ll discover what ma...
• Ep 416 Are you a GIVER or a TAKER? [Thanksgiving Special] 26.11.2025 40min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special Thanksgiving episode, Coach Chris Wilson dives into the timeless ideas from Adam Grant’s bestselling book Give and Take — exploring how gratitude, generosity, and giving back can transform not just your relationships, but your success and happiness as well. As the world slows down for the holiday, this is the perfect time to reflect on who’s helped you get where you are, and how you can pour back into others. Chris breaks down the three types of people — Giver...
• Ep 415 Elite Athlete Secrets: Recovery, Longevity & Concussion Rehab ft. Ben Velazquez 12.11.2025 1h 10min

  Send us Fan Mail Today on Strong By Design, we’re joined by Ben Velazquez, an award-winning strength and conditioning coach and one of the nation’s top experts in concussion recovery and corrective movement. As the founder of Grey Matters Sports Group, Ben has worked with elite athletes from the MLB, NFL, and NHL — including legends like Mariano Rivera and Connor McDavid — helping them recover from injuries, correct imbalances, and extend their careers. In this episode, Ben shares the s...