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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” without you realizing it. You’ll also hear simple, practical strategies that can quickly improve how you feel, think, and function.

This episode also tackles some of the biggest creatine myths head-on, while exposing the “supplement trap” many people fall into when chasing better health. Chris and Dr. Boz challenge conventional thinking and even explore what it would look like if creatine were treated like a prescription-level tool for performance and prevention.

You’ll learn why short-term gains often come at a long-term cost, how small changes can create rapid improvements, and what it really takes to build sustainable energy and resilience.

This episode brings everything together—connecting brain health, lifestyle, and supplementation into a practical, no-nonsense approach to better performance and longevity.

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to start there for the full foundation behind this conversation.

Time Stamps

0:00 – Feeling off? Discover what’s draining your energy and drive

0:57 – The modern lifestyle quietly destroying your health

2:22 – One simple rule that can slash your symptoms in days

4:01 – Why moderation is disappearing and what it’s costing you

5:19 – Performance secret top achievers never skip

7:08 – How your environment is silently shaping your health

9:51 – Are you closer to the danger zone than you realize?

11:50 – The sleep habit you need to fix fast

15:31 – Short-term gains vs long-term consequences

17:42 – Can 6 minutes really replace 45?

22:45 – Creatine myths: what’s true and what’s not

27:04 – The supplement traps most people overlook

32:33 – What if creatine were treated like a prescription drug?

33:56 – Can chronic conditions really be reversed?

35:42 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

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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 powers every cell, especially in the brain. If you struggle with mid-afternoon crashes, brain fog, or mental fatigue, this episode uncovers what may really be happening.

Chris and Dr. Boz also explore why natural creatine production may fall short, how muscles can compete with the brain for supply, and what happens when intake goes beyond traditional dosing.

You’ll also learn how brain energy connects to sleep, recovery, and long-term cognitive health, including the impact of modern habits and metabolic factors like insulin.

This episode reframes creatine as more than a workout supplement—it’s a foundational tool for brain energy and resilience.

Be sure to tune in to Part 2, where Chris and Dr. Boz dive deeper into cognitive health and creatine myths.

Time Stamps

0:00 – Is your body already producing creatine without you knowing?
0:26 – A new perspective on health and performance
0:53 – Welcome to the Strong by Design podcast
2:20 – Join Coach Chris with special guest Dr. Annette “Boz” Bosworth
3:46 – Is creatine more than just a gym supplement?
4:53 – Why creatine has lasted for decades
6:22 – The energy system fueling every cell
6:56 – Why your brain crashes in the afternoon
8:33 – Your brain’s built-in energy reserve
8:52 – Are your muscles taking more than their share?
9:54 – What happens at higher creatine doses?
11:53 – Can creatine help with jet lag and fatigue?
14:06 – Finding the optimal range for brain performance
15:56 – What your brain actually does during sleep
16:47 – The link between insulin and brain decline
18:51 – Can cognitive decline be slowed?
21:17 – Why sleep keeps getting sacrificed
23:04 – Are you going to bed later than you think?
25:53 – Why sleep is key to brain recovery
27:00 – How does creatine quality make a difference?
28:15 – Why diet alone may fall short
31:35 – Why dosing isn’t one-size-fits-all
37:05 – The simplest way to take creatine
39:20 – Is your gut holding you back?
40:40 – Don’t miss Part 2—share and leave a review for the SBD podcast

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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 believer faces.

You’ll learn:
• Why the struggle with sin doesn’t mean your faith is fake
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• The two common traps that keep Christians stuck (shame and self-reliance)
• Why willpower alone can’t defeat the flesh
• How Romans 8 provides the hope and power that Romans 7 exposes

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, discouraged, or tired of repeating the same cycle — this conversation will remind you that the fight itself is evidence of spiritual life.

The war within is real… but so is the Spirit of God.

Your struggle is not proof that God has left you. Sometimes it’s proof that He’s working.

Scripture: Romans 7:15–20 (NIV), with references to Romans 7:24–25 and Romans 8:1-4, 26-28.

Time Stamps

0:00 – Is your struggle proof you’re spiritually alive?

0:32 – Welcome to the Strong by Design podcast!

0:55 – Join host Chris Wilson for today’s special solo episode

4:51 – Why you keep doing the very thing you hate

6:59 – The inner battle nobody talks about

8:35 – Is it lack of discipline or spiritual warfare?

10:32 – Why the fight doesn’t mean you’ve failed God

13:40 – The two subtle lies that keep you stuck

15:45 – Why “trying harder” keeps backfiring

17:42 – The turning point that changes everything

18:23 – From constant defeat to unexpected power

19:14 – What if freedom is already available?

21:42 – Why the struggle shouldn’t shock you

22:16 – The secret strength found in confession

23:02 – Surrender: the daily move that shifts everything

27:08 – Why you can stop chasing perfection

27:28 – Could the struggle mean God is at work?

29:14 – You’re not broken — you’re in a battle!

30:32 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

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