UNLOCKED with Rachel Scheer & Lauren Ungeldi
Welcome to UNLOCKED—with Rachel Scheer and Lauren Ungeldi.
Each week, we dive deep with the leaders, disruptors, and visionaries shaping our world to unlock what really drives change.
From health to human potential, emotional mastery to high performance, neuroscience to current events, inner healing to outer leadership—we go beyond the surface to bring you the stories and insights that unlock your next level.
Rachel Scheer is a certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist with a BS in Nutrition Science and Dietetics from Baylor University. Rachel Scheer transformed her own devastating health crisis into a mission to revolutionize healthcare through a root cause approach. She has impacted thousands with her innovative methodology through Rachel Scheer Nutrition, while her RSN Certification program trains the next generation of functional nutrition coaches. Rachel's expertise in both functional medicine and trauma healing has established her as a pioneer in holistic wellness, proving that true health transformation begins by addressing both physical and emotional roots of illness.
Lauren Ungeldi is a ten-time bestselling author with a frontline perspective on global dynamics, high-stakes leadership, and resilience under pressure. She has co-authored bestselling books with various notable figures, and her experiences have given her deep insights into power, adaptation through adversity, and forging resilience in success. Her work aims to empower individuals to own their story and forge unshakable strength by turning adversity into power and challenges into momentum.
UNLOCKED with Rachel Scheer & Lauren Ungeldi
Jay Ferruggia: How to Reach Optimal Health at Any Age
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 Introduction
- 5:26 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 Jay
- 59:13 Outro
Connect with Jay Ferruggia:
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jayferruggia/
Website: https://www.jay.fit
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