Strong By Design Podcast
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...
info_outline Ep 342 End the WAR with your Diet ft. BiOptimizers Matt Galant & Wade LightheartStrong By Design Podcast
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...
info_outline Ep 341 Do You Hate Your Body? ft. Callie JardineStrong By Design Podcast
What are your reasons for working out? Is your passion for exercise attached to something truly meaningful? Understanding the WHY behind the ‘workout’ can be the determining factor in your long-term success and how you feel about yourself along the way. YouTuber and Pilates sensation Callie Jardine visited the Critical Bench Compound to not only share her love of Pilates and Barre but also her lifelong journey and struggles with self-image as a former competitive ice-skater and now social media superstar. Finding the JOY in what you are doing for exercise and forgiving yourself for...
info_outline Ep 340 Fat and Frustrated Until I Learned THIS! ft. Michael PhoutridesStrong By Design Podcast
Losing weight sucks. It is hard, looks different for every person you meet and speak to, every body type you see, and following a complicated or disciplined diet can be a total nightmare. But it does not have to be that way any longer. Not if your philosophy is rooted in the facts of how the body responds to calories. Sometimes the process is easier than we make it out to be… if only we are committed to the plan (ouch, the ‘c’ word) and adopt just a few new healthy habits to make it STICK for the long haul. Today’s amazing guest is a regular on the Critical Bench YouTube...
info_outline Ep 339 Raising Up Our Boys to be Men ft. Mark HancockStrong By Design Podcast
Being a boy in our culture today has changed dramatically from decades ago. It used to be all about adventure, exploration, independence, and fun. Bike riding, baseball games, climbing trees, hide and go seek and showing up dirty, hungry, and exhausted when the sun went down. Today young boys are met with gender confusion, that they do not have to be boys if they do not want to be and that dads are not necessary in the home to thrive. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!?? This is absolutely and utterly terrifying as a man… to think that boys are growing up in an age that is telling them that men do not...
info_outline Ep 338 Healing the Invisible Wounds of War ft. Anna TanzillaStrong By Design Podcast
In our latest episode, Coach Tonya had the honor of speaking with Anna Tanzilla, the Chief Operating Officer of Camaraderie Foundation. Anna's role encompasses the crucial responsibility of leading and supporting the agency's mission, which is to provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" experienced by Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families. Camaraderie Foundation's work is nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive 89% success rate in providing counseling, emotional, and spiritual support to those who have served our country. During our conversation, Anna delves...
info_outline Ep 337 I Almost Lost My Family to Rock 'n' Roll ft. Rockstar Pastor Stephen ChristianStrong By Design Podcast
Stephen Christian Arnold is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin, as well as the vocalist of his acoustic side-project Anchor & Braille. Many of the albums in the Anberlin discography have peaked in the top ten on various Billboard charts. Currently, Stephen is serving as a campus pastor for Grace Family Church in Clearwater, FL. On this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and Stephen discus the need for intentional boundaries in various areas of life. Regardless if you are in a band, leading a church, or...
info_outline Ep 336 Regain a Sharp Mind & Thrive! ft. Chris Wilson & Tonya FinesStrong By Design Podcast
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...
info_outline Ep 335 The 5 C's of Credibility ft. John StreitmatterStrong By Design Podcast
On this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, Jared and John discuss the 5 C's of credibility. How are we valued as ‘credible’ in a space of leadership? Is this an area that we can develop? The reality is, in order to be an effective leader, you have to be able to shape your credibility with those around you. Listen today as John gives insight into what this can look like practically for you. John R. Streitmatter, MBA, is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI). He serves as an executive coach, trusted strategic advisor, and facilitator to leaders to enable...
info_outline Ep 334 AGELESS Knees- Solve the Real Root Cause of Knee Pain ft. Christopher OhocinskiStrong By Design Podcast
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...
info_outlineMenopause can be a life-changing experience.
Most women believe this chapter in their lives will be a difficult one, filled with emotional challenges and physical changes they don’t want.
But it doesn’t have to be this way… it can be something better.
A time when you look in the mirror and love what you see. A time that makes you feel energized, and hormonally balanced. This is what Dr. Carissa Alinat is helping many women to achieve with the Menopause Switch.
Dr. Carissa Alinat is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science. She has been practicing women’s health for over 33 years and she sits down with SBD host Tonya Fines to share her expertise in today’s special episode.
"Testosterone is an awesome hormone. Your ovaries produce it... It's thought of as a male hormone but it is for women too." -Carissa Alinat
Time Stamps
0:25 – Get to know today’s special guest, Dr. Carissa Alinat
4:55 – Menopause 101: Signs you might be in menopause
8:19 – Does genetics play a strong role in determining age of menopause?
12:34 – What does ‘life begins at 40’ really means?
14:44 – Dr. Carissa Alinat talks about her new book ‘The Menopause Switch’
20:00 – What are hormones, and what are the hormonal changes during menopause?
23:58 – Dr. Carissa Alinat discusses the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy
29:37 – Testosterone therapy in women: Is it right for you?
32:38 – Postmenopause: What to expect
34:23 – The positive side of menopause
36:45 – Connect with Dr. Carissa Alinat through her social media channels and official website
Resources:
Dr Carissa’s FREE BOOK - The Menopause Switch
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