
Scheer Madness
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, but if you are someone who wants to If you want to level up in your health, fitness, and mindset then this is the show for you! Scheer Madness is an interview show that explores the mind of the world’s top health coaches, speakers, authors, physicians and athletes. Rachel Scheer is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist who has helped thousands of people get to the root cause of the health issues, heal, and optimize their body and mind. Be sure to follow her on social media at @rachelscheer and her practice @rachelscheernutrition.
Latest episodes

Sep 21, 2022 • 57min
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Let Them Inspire You Instead with Sean McDevitt
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Sean Yoon McDevitt joins Rachel to talk about finding motivation to push through any fitness journey. They discuss the difference between when comparison becomes helpful, when it isn’t helpful at all and when it does one disservice. Also, they exchange ideas on how one can shift into a strength-based mindset, finding motivation when you don’t feel like moving your body, and dealing with the social pressure when trying to shift into a healthier lifestyle. Sean joined his wife Dala in creating DLDNation, your resource for 1-on-1 Online Personal Training, At-Home Workout Programs, and Transformation Challenges where winners take home prize money. The goal of DLDNation is to make fitness sustainable long term, so you can still enjoy the work/life balance you've craved while loving your body at the same time - these things aren't mutually exclusive! For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application Chapters:00:00 Intro03:13 Going on a self love journey07:34 The toughest thing you had to overcome12:00 Shifting to a strength-based mindset17:24 When can comparison be helpful?19:57 When comparison becomes unhelpful25:14 How to not dwell into negative mindset33:00 How do we stay motivated?42:51 The social pressureConnect with Sean:DLD Nation | Instagram | TikTokFitness ShamanHack Your HealthConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Sep 14, 2022 • 56min
What is SIBO and How Can Diet and Probiotics Help? With Dr. Joe Mather
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Dr. Joe Mather joins Rachel to talk about gut health. They discuss what Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is, the leading causes of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), what we can do to help control bacterial growth, and how functional medicine can help address gut issues long-term. At the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Joe Mather uses an integrated approach of both natural and conventional medicine to help you heal, while also taking the time needed to get to the root cause of your health issues. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application Chapters:00:00 Intro03:26 Why did you take interest in gut health?05:43 Why is gut health important?09:37 Shifting more to deemphasize laboratories14:02 Most common root causes of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)17:31 What is SIBO (?19:58 How does SIBO develop?22:10 Poor sleep lead to low stomach acid25:44 The decrease in production of stomach acid29:48 Probiotics is a cost effective treatment35:33 Supplements aren’t necessary all the time40:25 Diets to help cure SIBO44:09 The elemental diet50:18 The three biggest gut killers Connect with Dr. Joe:Ruscio Institute for Functional MedicineInstagram | Facebook | YouTubeConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Sep 7, 2022 • 27min
What is Health? And My 3 Pillars for Optimal Health
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, I share my three pillars for optimal health. We all need to have a healthy and functional gut, stay active through regular exercise, and do things that help promote mental health. All these and putting our time and effort into things that make us happy will lead to a fulfilling life! For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application Chapters:00:00 Intro01:59 Fit on the outside, miserable on the inside04:15 Pillar #1: Let’s talk about gut health08:35 Pillar #2: Muscle mass is incredibly important14:03 Pillar #3: Mental health22:16 3 things that lead to a fulfilling lifeConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 1min
How to Use Functional Medicine to Heal and Optimize Your Health with Christine Forsythe
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we welcome back Christine the Dietitian, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian at Rachel Scheer Nutrition. Previously, we talked about overcoming PCOS, the functional approach to weight-loss resistance, and how fats play a role in hormone and blood sugar support. Now, she helps explain the difference between Western and functional medicine, the benefits of preventive approach to addressing long-term health issues, and why healing the body starts with uncovering what’s making it sick. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application You can also check out Scheer Health: PCOS, Hormones, and Nutrition Tips with Christine the DietitianChapters:00:00 Intro03:09 How does food interact with the body?09:03 Difference between Western and functional medicine24:42 Preventative approach to long-term health issues29:58 When people think it's normal to have certain symptoms32:03 All about blood sugar balance and regulation48:27 How important is your healing for you? 59:05 “Nothing good ever comes without sacrifice.” Connect with Christine:Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Aug 24, 2022 • 55min
How to Create the Life You Want with Brooke Hemingway
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we have Brooke Hemingway joining us on the show. Brooke is laid back, driven, nature-loving, island-living, natural-minded, practical mom of 6 little ones. She's also a self-made millionaire and a strong believer in doing things that matter, making your mark, and living in alignment for what God wants for your life. She’s here today to talk about the importance of having a healthy gut, how to balance career, family life, and entrepreneurship, and the challenges that come with building relationships.For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application Chapters:00:00 Intro02:08 Taking care of your kids and still have a career08:16 Going through anxiety and depression12:10 You can multiple priorities19:55 When does gratitude become a distraction?25:56 The hardest part in relationship and growing41:32 Working on your gut health51:41 What is common versus normalConnect with Brooke:Website, LinkedIn, InstagramAlign for Success Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Aug 17, 2022 • 50min
How to Optimize your Brain Health with Louisa Nicola
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we have Louisa Nicola joining us on the show. Louisa is a Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach who founded Neuro Athletics to provide scientific strategies to help athletes and investors achieve peak performance. She was a world championship triathlete and raced both nationally and internationally for Australia and competed at London, Beijing and Auckland. We get to listen to how having enough sleep and good nutrition are brain boosters, the benefits of regular water intake and staying hydrated, and how we can take care of our brain health.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:04 What is Neuro Athletics?04:26 Scanning the brains of athletes06:17 Sleep and nutrition on healing08:53 The benefits of keto diet16:44 Always hydrate with water21:51 Theories around brain aging process26:28 The four stages of sleep31:47 Why brain function favors resistance training34:14 Connection between skeletal muscle mass and brain health41:07 Medications that affect deep sleep process44:27 Sunlight, sleep, hydration, good nutritionConnect with Louisa Nicola:Neuro Athletics | Instagram | YouTubeThe Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola Episode Resources:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 6min
How to Become Resilient with Amberly Lago
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we have Amberly Lago joining us on the show. She is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs at exclusive workshops, public events, and corporate summits, and schools. And we’re going to talk about her amazing story about resilience, being real with yourself and towards others, and building confidence through hard work and perseverance.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro03:54 The story of resilience10:13 “I hated myself after the accident…”24:29 Being brutally honest with yourself33:34 Owning your story and shifting your perspectives39:01 Kids learn from seeing what we do44:57 Your inner critic against self confidence48:54 Talk action to build confidence01:02:01 A piece of advice for your younger selfConnect with Amberly Lago:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInTrue Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into TriumphTrue Grit and Grace with Amberly Lago Episode Resources:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
Top Foods and Products that Destroy Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Amy Shah
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we have Dr. Amy Shah joining us on the show. She is a double board certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in allergy, immunology, hormones, and gut health. She came on the podcast a little bit over a year ago, and we talked about how to spot and avoid burnout and the importance of circadian rhythm fasting. And today we're gonna be diving all into gut health. So we're gonna be talking all about why gut health is so important, what wreaks havoc on your gut, and what we can do to restore balance.What We Discuss:00:0003:16 The gut bacteria are the little soldiers in our body05:45 Getting stuck in the cycle of eating poorly12:10 DIfference between looking fit vs being healthy14:52 Different ways the gut communicates with the brain26:16 Where can you get healthy dopamine?33:08 Dopamine and your relationship with alcohol37:41 Artificial flavors, sweeteners, and food45:17 To look and feel good takes a lot of work50:48 When you're stressed, your body shuts off digestion55:49 Eating around the clock is a gut health killer01:01:24 Start with the very simple changes to improve gut healthConnect with Dr. Amy Shah:Website | Twitter | InstagramAmy's Chai LatteI'm So Effing TiredEpisode Resources:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 5min
The Power of Your Thoughts with Eben Britton
Ex-NFL Offensive Lineman turned Yogi, Eben Britton is a truth seeker driven by adeep passion to inspire people to live in their highest greatness. Everything isconnected and everything matters, from the particle to the whole, theindividual to the tribe. Britton lives his life from the understanding that we areall linked at the quantum level. His journey out of football took him deep intothe heart of plant medicine and meditation, leading him to the outer limits ofself-exploration. Now, Eben spends his time developing total wellbeing in theindividuals and organizations he works with. Britton lives in Los Angeles.Today we have Eben Britten, NFL football player, turned yogi and best sellingauthor.Chapters:4:08 - How does someone go from NFL to the path of yogi?21:18 -How do you feel like this with a path towards your life’s calling / apprenticeship?28:15 - How has meditation been a tool on your journey?41:22 - How did you get out of your shell?62:02 - What is a piece of advice you would want to give your younger self?63:14 - Where can people find you?Follow @RachelScheerNutrition and on Instagram for more wellness tips!For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application

Jun 21, 2022 • 40min
An Inside Look at RSN Nutrition with Britt Billington
Brittany is a Rachel Scheer Nutrition client that came suffering from severe and chronic bloating and abdominal pain after eating, fatigue and extreme brain fog. She was previously diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis, an autoimmune condition and spent the last few years being passed around to doctor to doctor with little to no relief. In this episode of Scheer Madness, hear about the exact functional medicine approach we took to help her take back control of her physical and mental health and get to the root cause of her gut issues Chapters:0:00 - Intro4:37 - Biggest Fear13:56 - Biggest Shift23:24 - Support System 28:00 - The Future32:48 - Investing in YourselfFollow @RachelScheerNutrition and on Instagram for more wellness tips!For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application
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