Health

Ep 343 Breathing for Better Sleep ft. Zacharia Zenios

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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

Time Stamps

1:20 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast3:51 - Meet today's special guest, Coach Zacharia Zenios7:14 - Coach Zach talks about how he developed the 'Breathing for Sleep' program9:43 - The importance of SLEEP11:20 - Understanding how the 'Power Breath' works15:22 - Voluntary vs Involuntary Control: Discover the different breathing patterns19;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 off38:16 - How modern music impacts our subconscious level of thinking39:17 - Proper Breathing vs Poor Breathing: What does it look like?49:06 - Natural ways to get quality sleep51:16 - How to do the 'Tongue Posture Trick' and its importance56:04 - Coach Zach shares a testimonial story of a 10-year-old boy who has poor tongue posture57:12 - 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' program1:11:21 - Where you can go to learn more about the 'Breathing for Sleep' program

Resources:

Breathing for Sleep (product coming soon!)

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Ep 342 End the WAR with your Diet ft. BiOptimizers Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart

Strong By Design Podcast — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men’s and Grand Master’s Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours.

"Is your diet producing the result you want? Is it keeping you healthy? And can you sustain it over a long period of time? That's all that matters." - BiOptimizers Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart

Time Stamps

1:13 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 3:01 - Meet today's special guests, Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart 7:02 - Matt & Wade's advice on how to overcome eating frustrations 11:35 - Discover what prompted them to write 'The Ultimate Nutrition Bible' 16:31 - Correcting the Misunderstanding: What is a healthy diet? 24:27 - Two main camps of Nutrition: Fits your macros camp & Evil food camp 26:53 - Wade on restrictive diets and caloric deficits 31:50 - Why you should not underestimate 40% of calories consumed 34:53 - Matt's favorite chapter in the book 'The Optimized Metabolism' 38:18 - NO Forbidden Foods: The importance of dietary strategy 40:24 - What are the three tactical things of Food Quantity 41:33 - Wade reveals the simplest secrets of dieting 45:42 -Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): Why do emotional issues drive to overeating? 50:13 - Drug-like response to the brain: Understanding your food cravings 57:55 - Matt and Wade share their top three proteins of choice 1:02:34 - The Cultural Bias: Wade talks about the 'Plant-based Diet' 1:04:24 - Learn more about the 'Ultimate Nutrition Bible System' 1:07:23 - Wade on why you should validate the wins and give yourself an infinite dopamine loop 1:09:37 - Preventing Metabolic Damage: The importance of doing diet breaks 1:14:17 - Where you can go to connect with Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart

Resources:

· The Ultimate Nutrition Bible

· Magnesium Breakthrough

Connect w/ Matt and Wade at BiOptimizers:

· Instagram

· Facebook

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Ep 336 Regain a Sharp Mind & Thrive! ft. Chris Wilson & Tonya Fines

Strong By Design Podcast — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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

Time Stamps

1:14 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:22 - Hosts Chris Wilson & Tonya Fines on the impact of physical fitness on cognitive function 4:43 - Coach Tonya shares her journey to health and fitness 6:05 - Understanding the importance of taking care of your brain health 8:23 - Socialization and Fitness: Discover the powerful connection 9:56 - Why is it important to know your purpose? 13:11 - Tonya talks about one of her senior clients' 'Sedentary' journey 18:27 - How your body functions over time 20:56 - The power of Balance drives brain health 23:25 - Knowing the Quality of Life: Why do people get more isolated as they age? 27:13 - The benefits of a natural brain health supplement to improve cognitive function 32:05 - Cognitive Reserve: What is it and how does it work? 36:31 - Why do Asian cultures have one-third the rate of dementia? 39:48 – Neuro Thrive: Discover the ingredients and it's benefits 46:12 - Tonya on the importance of Supplementation in the body 49:34 - Creating your own future: Replacing a bad habit with a good habit 54:21 - Where can you learn more about the supplement Neuro Thrive 55:09 - Chris shares an amusing experience of taking the supplement

Resources:

· Get your bottle of Neuro Thrive today!

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● Youtube

● Facebook

● Instagram

● CriticalBench.com

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Ep 334 AGELESS Knees- Solve the Real Root Cause of Knee Pain ft. Christopher Ohocinski

Strong By Design Podcast — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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

Time Stamps

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 17:01 - Turning passion into a career: Chris shares how his love for fitness and helping others ignited 19:56 - The power of creating healthy habits at a young age 27:58 - Say goodbye to knee pain: Chris talks about the 'Ageless Knees' program 32:09 - Understanding the real root cause of knee pain 37:27 - Pill-free healing: Ageless Knees vs. Temporary Pill relief 39:07 - 'Miracle Massage Wand': What is it and how it works 49:02 - Where can you go to connect with Christopher Ohocinski, and learn more about the 'Ageless Knees' program

Resources:

· AgelessKnees.com

Connect w/ Chris Ohocinski:

· Instagram

· Facebook

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● Youtube

● Facebook

● Instagram

● CriticalBench.com

● StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Ep 309 3 Strategies to Prevent Cancer as we Age ft. Dr. Carol Lourie

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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

Resources:

CarolLourie.com

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Ep 307 Why Women Need Testosterone Too! ft Andrew Morgan

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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

Resources:

AgelessMensHealth.com

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Ep 306 5 Most Important Habits to Protect Your Brain ft. Dr Boz – Annette Bosworth [Part 2]

Strong By Design Podcast — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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

Resources:

BozMD.com

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Ep 305 5 Most Important Habits to Protect Your Brain ft. Dr Boz – Annette Bosworth [Part 1]

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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?

Resources:

BozMD.com

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Ep 297 The Invisible Threat – Electromagnetic Radiation ft. Nick Pineault the EMF Guy

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

His name is Nick "The EMF Guy" Pineault. Nick is an advocate for safe technologies. He stumbled onto the dangers of electro-pollution ("EMFs") emitted by wireless technologies several years ago and at first Nick thought this entire issue sounded a bit "tin foil", or “hokey” as some might say... until he discovered it is not.

Today on the Strong By Design podcast, Nick and host Chris Wilson talk candidly about what EMF is, why we should be worried about exposure, the dangers of radiation and cell towers, what 3G, 4G and 5G mean and how to treat our relationship with our phones. He is the bestselling author of 'The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs' and host of the Smarter Tech Podcast. Nick’s book is backed by bestselling author, podcaster, world renowned fitness expert and famed biohacker Ben Greenfield as well as world-leading scientist and authority in the field of EMF radiation Olle Johansson, PhD.

“Now we are exposed to the 3G, 4G, and 5G towers. They are installed everywhere so we have a densification of that pollution… We should lower exposure but what we are doing is the exact opposite. The city environment becomes increasingly stressful to the body.” - Nick Pineault the EMF Guy

Time Stamps

01:10 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

2:37 - Get to know today's special guest, Nick Pineault, the EMF Guy

4:49 - Electromagnetic Fields (EMF): What is it, and should you be worried about the EMF exposure?

7:49 - Discover the ALARA principles for minimizing radiation exposure

11:46 - Nick shares the dangers of Wi-Fi radiation & cell towers

14:40 - Discover the difference between 3G, 4G and 5G

22:24 - The cumulative effect of wireless technologies

25:06 - EMF exposure & children: Should you be worried?

34:36 - Nick shares how the book 'SALT TRIGGER FAT' changed his life for the better

36:24 - Why you should put your phone away?

41:37 - Smartwatch vs. Smartphone: Which one is better?

49:16 - Nick talks about his book 'The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs'

54:13 - Where you can go to connect with Nick Pineault and learn more about 'The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs'

Resources:

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Ep 296 Is IV Therapy Safe and Worth It? ft. Angie Prchlik, RN

Strong By Design Podcast — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down to talk with Angie Prchlik of Oasis IV Therapy.  IV therapy has emerged as one of the most effective and popular treatments in Tampa, providing various health benefits for residents seeking better health and wellness. 

Oasis IV Therapy is an excellent option for those looking to improve their energy levels, digestion processes, blood circulation, cardiovascular health, and more. IV therapy provides quick and safe hydration and speedier delivery of vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream to help alleviate any ailments present or slow the effects of aging. It can also treat chronic conditions such as migraines, Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and more.

What is even more exciting is that you do not have to go to them.  Oasis IV Therapy offers a mobile service and they will come to your home.  

Join Coach Tonya and hear for yourself, as Angie shares all the incredible benefits that IV therapy can offer you to improve your health, wellness, and vitality.

“If we think about our body, everything functions at a cellular level, your body needs these essential vitamins and minerals to be able to function at its best and highest level. It’s hard to get this through our diet alone; not many of us eat perfectly the way we should." -- Angie Prchlik, RN

Time Stamps

00:22 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

00:52 - Get to know today's special guest, Angie Prchlik, IV specialist and founder of 'Oasis IV Therapy

4:00 - Angie on what inspired her to start 'Oasis IV Therapy'

8:56 - What does IV therapy do?

14:36 - IV vitamin therapy: Does it really work, and how often should you get it?

21:50 - Who is IV therapy for?

26:44 - Where can you go to have an IV therapy session with Angie

28:02 - What's in my IV? Discover the types of IV fluids and their benefits

35:33 - Get in touch with Angie Prchlik and learn more about 'Oasis IV Therapy

Resources:

Oasis IV Therapy

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