Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Jay Ferrugia, a fitness industry OG who has been helping people get jacked and strong since 1994. As the founder of Renegade Strength & Conditioning, he started one of the original underground, warehouse style gyms, where he trained countless high school, college and pro athletes. Jay speaks on his take on achieving an Optimal Body Composition. Jay dives into his recommended optimal macronutrient ranges, the importance of quality sleep, his take on why he believes Diet is more important than Fitness, and more, to ultimately explain that an Optimal Body Composition is indeed possible, and achievable. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction5:26 Is it Harder to Overcome Being Skinny Fat or Overweight?6:54 What is the Most Important Thing to Focus On to have one’s Body Composition be more Optimal?13:54 What does an Optimal Body Composition look like for a Man?17:05 What is a Good Macronutrient Range for Most Men who want to get to an Optimal Body Composition?20:42 Diet vs Fitness…which one is more important for Optimal Body Composition?24:18 What are Some Things that Help Optimize Muscle Gain?38:34 Should We Always Go Toward Failure?49:26 What are the Top Roadblocks Getting in the Way of Achieving an Optimal Body Composition?58:56 How to Connect with Jay59:13 OutroConnect with Jay Ferruggia:Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jayferruggia/ Website: https://www.jay.fit Get 50% off the entire OBRx Bundle with 10 speaker interviews with the code "50OFF" (https://optimalbodyrx.com/bundle/)Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley ProductsCODE: RACHELhttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Sal DiStefano, one of the most sought-after experts in fitness and health with his effective, grounded and easy to understand style of communication. He has been on hundreds of top podcast shows and frequently speaks at trainer and health practitioner events.Sal talks about some of the biggest myths he has heard within the health and fitness industry, including the truth about optimal body composition %, fasting, supplements, metabolism, and more.For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:30 Sal’s Opinion of an Optimal Body Composition13:06 Bulking and Cutting to Achieve an Optimal Body Composition23:43 Some of the Biggest Myths about Boosting Metabolism39:57 Genetics and Body Composition51:31 Sal’s thoughts on Set Point Theory55:59 Sal’s Rankings of Most Important Factors for Optimal Body Composition01:06:23 How to Connect with Sal & OutroConnect with Sal DiStefano:Website: www.mindpumpmedia.comInstagram: @mindpumpmedia IG | @mindpumpsaldistefano  Get 50% off the entire OBRx Bundle with 10 speaker interviews with the code "50OFF" (https://optimalbodyrx.com/bundle/)Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Alan Aragon, Functional Health & Wellness Advocate and Owner of ‘Stormi Fitness App’. Alan talks about his research-driven recommendations for obtaining an Optimal Body Composition. Alan provides insights relative to Muscle Mass, Why Women Need a Higher % of Body Fat, and provides his takes on “Fasting & Weight Loss” and the Importance of Longevity in Maintaining a Healthy Body. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction3:58 Alan’s Opinion on an Optimal Body Composition5:33 Alan’s Recommendations on Muscle Mass and Overall Fat6:48 Why Women Need a Higher % of Body Fat9:40 Alan’s Take on an Optimal Diet for Optimal Body Composition14:07 How Much of a Calorie Deficit Should People Be in for Optimal Fat Loss19:08 Losing Muscle while Losing Fat the Greater the Rate of Fat Loss?24:11 Why a 10% Body Fat Composition is Not Optimal27:20 Would Macros Look Differently for Muscle Gain?32:34 Alan’s Thoughts on Fasting43:54 Fasting For Weight Loss53:06 Alan’s Insights on Longevity58:41 Hormone Shifts vs Lifestyle Changes - Which Plays a Bigger Role?1:54:55 How to Connect with Alan & Outro Connect with Alan Aragon:Website: https://alanaragon.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/ Get 50% off the entire OBRx Bundle with 10 speaker interviews with the code "50OFF" (https://optimalbodyrx.com/bundle/)Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Dr. Kirk Parsley, Navy SEAL, MD and CEO of Doc Parsley's @sleepremedy. Dr. Parsley talks about key health insights he has drawn from working with Navy SEALs relative to Body Composition, and dives deep into the importance of sleep & recovery, and how ignoring rest can have significant repercussions. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction3:37 Dr. Parsley’s Role with the SEALs15:58 Changes in SEALs’ Body Composition23:14 The Importance of Sleep & Recovery 40:51 The Second Most Important Thing For Body Composition44:11 Optimal Workout Regimens for Optimal Body Composition51:33 The Dangers of Overtraining01:19:03 OutroConnect with Dr. ParsleySocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley Get 50% off the entire OBRx Bundle with 10 speaker interviews with the code "50OFF" (https://optimalbodyrx.com/bundle/)Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page Use Code “SCHEERMADNESS” for 10% off https://docparsley.com/rachelscheer 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Stormi Knight, Functional Health & Wellness Advocate and Owner of ‘Stormi Fitness App’. Stormi talks about her journey battling Hashimoto’s, and how her journey battling the debilitating disease has equipped her to help others who are also struggling with it. Stormi dives into the vital role that functional nutrition and gut health play in transforming her health and improving the quality of her life.For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:16 Stormi’s Journey to Fitness7:29 What is the difference between “Health” and “Fitness”?19:35 Some of the Biggest Shifts Stormi Has Had to Make in Her Health26:34 Stormi’s Routines for Maintaining Excellent Body Composition31:58 The Concept of Offsetting Workouts with Good Recovery33:08 Top Beauty Product Ingredients to Look Out For…40:06 Stormi’s Current Fitness Goals44:04 Final Tips from Stormi about Building an Optimal Body Composition/Health45:48 How to Connect with Stormi!46:33 OutroConnect with StormiSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/stormiknight_/Get 50% off the entire OBRx Bundle with 10 speaker interviews with the code "50OFF" (https://optimalbodyrx.com/bundle/)Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Kaylor Betts, Founder & Host of the “Mental Wealth Podcast”, ranked in the top 1.5% most popular podcasts globally. Kaylor dives into the importance of our early years, and how the experiences and environments one is exposed to during our childhood can shape the way we see the world, and the way our subconscious mind is programmed to see ourselves and the world around us. Kaylor notes that this, in turn, has a significant impact on the health and wellness decisions we make today. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Intro5:13 What is a Mental Wealth Coach?13:10 Kaylor’s take on Clinical Professionals26:49 Is there a Stronger Driver than Money in the Healthcare Industry?40:40 One of the Best Metrics to Quantify How Much You’ve Healed44:18 The 4 R’s to Healing49:52 The Dangers of Giving Over Your Inner Peace to the Conditional World57:18 Kaylor’s Take on the Belief that it is a “Man’s World” 1:11:48 Where to “Check Out” KaylorConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page Kaylor's Coaching: https://buildmentalwealth.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekaylorbettsPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LLN3LPYq7nvyxeuHF2PAQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mental-wealth-podcast/id1491384824YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzgMMtu4L9k&t=1457s 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Amber Shaw, a Mind & Body Transformation Expert, Host & Founder of The Wellness Revolution, a leading global movement for thousands of women over 40, empowering them to rediscover their confidence and create a lifestyle that is effortless and sustainable. Amber dives into the flaws in “dieting”, fueled by the “dieting industry” for profits. Once the diet is over, however, Amber points out that many go back to their old lifestyle of poor health. Amber sheds light on how she takes a different approach to nurturing and motivating a healthy lifestyle for her clients. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Intro4:26 What Inspired Amber to Help People with Their Health?16:33 The Spiritual Side of My Journey30:10 The Difference between a Diet vs Healthy Lifestyle41:30 Working with Clients who Don't Like Healthy Foods49:40 Working with Weight-Loss Clients who Don't Like Diets56:14 How to Connect with Amber57:24 OutroConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Megan Motter, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, determined to join clients on their journey to achieve overall well-being with nutrition and lifestyle changes. Megan graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. After graduation, Megan completed her Dietetic Internship at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and is now a Coach at Rachel Scheer Nutrition! Megan dives into how gut and skin health have a direct impact on each other. As the largest organ in the human body, the skin is our body’s first line of defense. As the gut is 70% of our immune system, Megan notes the importance of having a strong connection between the skin and the gut. Megan continues, noting some of the root causes behind renowned skin issues such as rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and more. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Intro4:44 What is the Gut-Skin Connection?5:38 How The Immune System Influences our Skin8:11 What Happens when our Skin Barrier is Damaged11:40 What Can Cause Excess Oil in the Skin?12:38 What Foods Play a Big Role in Skin Issues?13:59 The Importance of your Omega-6-to-Omega 3 Ratio18:34 What Role does Hormones Play in the Gut-Skin Connection22:28 The Role of Probiotics in/on the Skin24:04 The Root Causes of Rosacea26:33 How Eczema is Linked Back to the Gut28:08 How Psoriasis is Linked Back to the Gut28:47 What are some of the Drivers for an Autoimmune Condition?31:16 Treating Symptoms vs Root Cause33:05 Naturally Getting Rid of Wrinkles35:07 Simple, Easy Steps to Optimize the Gut-Skin Connection38:40 Final Tips from Megan39:56 OutroConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Jesse Golden, a devoted Mother, Holistic Health Practitioner, Hatha yoga teacher, model, founder & CEO of The Golden Secrets, and author of The Golden Secrets To Optimal Health. Jesse talks about her journey battling Rheumatoid Arthritis, and how she put the debilitating disease into remission through natural methods. Jesse has established herself as the face of hope in the health and fitness industry, and shares practical tips on how she navigated herself through her setbacks to get to where she is today. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:56 Jesse’s Diagnosis of RA11:40 Why Gut Health is Such a Hot Topic Today12:29 Jesse’s Journey with RA15:14 The Importance of Listening to your Body19:14 Jesse’s Healing Journey28:46 How Jesse’s Healing Journey Led to her Successful Business38:27 Jesse’s Favorite Skin Product that Her Company has Created40:34 Top Beauty Product Ingredients to Look Out For…45:11 What is the Difference Between “Optimal” Health and Health?47:40 Does Jesse Ever wish she was alive 100 years ago?52:20 Final Piece of Advice from Jesse53:54 How to Connect with Jesse54:22 Like & Share this Podcast!Connect with JesseSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/jessegolden/Website: https://jessegolden.com/ | https://www.thegoldensecrets.com/ Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page 

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel dives into the shortcomings of modern medicine, looking to treat the symptoms of Dysmorphia rather than get to the root cause. Rachel continues, exposing the weight of scrutiny and judgment that modern society has placed upon people to look, speak, and act a certain way and, as a result, has put an immense amount of pressure on people to be “perfect”. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:23 The “Dictionary” Definition & Treatment of Dysmorphia6:54 What are the Root Causes of Body Dysmorphia?12:00 The Only Cure to a Low Self Worth14:10 Schedule Your FREE RSN Consultation Today!16:32 The Only Cure to a Low Self Worth Continued…20:28 Getting to the Root Cause is Crucial for Healing23:00 Share This & Tag Us!Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page