Send a text 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…
Read MoreSend us a text 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,…
Read MoreSend us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text When you look at what’s happening in the world today—wars, division, moral confusion—it’s hard not to wonder: Are we in the end times? In this compelling and timely episode, hosts Jared Haley and Mike Westerdal dive into the fascinating world of Biblical prophecy and what Scripture says about the signs of…
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