UNLOCKED with Rachel Scheer & Lauren Ungeldi

We've all heard the term 'resiliency' before - but what does that actually mean? Remember - it's not about how much stress you can take, but how well you can RECOVER that really matters. Rachel digs into the systems behind how we identify resiliency as it is today, from understanding your allostatic load to how stress, worry, and even some boutique holistic approaches can often...

Do you love yourself? Have you achieved your goals, caught your dreams, and accomplished everything you mean to? And when you look in the mirror, do you like the person staring back - or do you see somebody else entirely? Rachel and Lauren certainly know what that feels like. It wasn't all that long ago that they both were different people. Everything changes, but finding the person you WANT...

Editor's Note - Pardon our dust! Please be aware that this episode's audio quality is lower than usual due to unexpected technical issues. We'll be back on track with restored audio next week on a new episode of UNLOCKED. Why don't we take more risks? Why do we all dream of quitting our jobs and hitting the road, or starting a business and working for ourselves - chasing dreams...

When should men start hormone therapy? Does testosterone affect fertility? And why is there such a stigma around T in the male community - especially for veterans and warriors? Sidney Gordon might have the answer - he's a father, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Core Medical Group, one of the top anti-aging and hormone replacement groups in the country. As the leader of one of the mos...

Testosterone isn't just a male hormone - it's essential for bone density, cognitive function, mood stability, and even cardiovascular health in both men and women all over the world. Often considered as more of a 'male hormone,' declining levels of testosterone are all too common, and can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and a loss of vitality among other health risks. Just take i...

Today we're diving into something that is transforming healthcare as we know it - why functional medicine isn't just a trend, but actually the future of healthcare.  While conventional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms with medication, functional medicine seeks to uncover and address the root cause of disease. In this episode, we reveal why functional medicine is more than just...

What if PTSD isn’t a mental disorder—but a physical injury that can be healed? When advanced brain scans revealed trauma’s visible scars on the brain, Dr. Eugene Lipov saw an opportunity: if trauma can be seen, it can be treated. Enter The God Shot—a revolutionary procedure that resets the body’s stuck fight-or-flight response using a simple nerve block called SGB. One injection. Ten minutes. The...

Brandon Wheeler is equal parts warrior and philosophy. A decorated Marine, global strategist, and fiercely principled operator, Brandon has lived and worked in over 100 countries—advising top-level defense, intelligence, diplomacy, and economic leaders from the frontlines in Syria and Libya to briefing U.S. ambassadors and presidential candidates. His work has shaped international policy, humanita...

High performers rarely talk about the fear behind the grind: if I stop pushing, will I lose what makes me great? In this episode, we get real about how trauma shaped our drive—and how thriving in adversity became both a superpower and a trap. We dive into the fear of healing, the addiction to chaos, and what post-traumatic growth really looks like when you choose to evolve instead of just endure....

In this episode of Unlocked, we sit down with Trent Shelton—former NFL wide receiver, best-selling author, and one of the most powerful motivational voices of our generation. After playing for teams like the Colts, Seahawks, and Washington, Trent walked away from the game and into an identity crisis. Everything he thought defined him—status, success, performance—was gone. And what came next wasn’t...

Tyler Grey is a former elite DELTA FORCE Operator who spent years executing high-risk missions at the pinnacle of U.S. special operations—until an explosion in Baghdad nearly took his life and ended his military career. After transitioning to Hollywood as a writer and actor, Tyler seemed to have landed on his feet. But beneath the surface, addiction—whether to chaos, substances, sex, or work—was s...

Tyler Grey is a former Delta Force Operator—part of the U.S. military’s most elite counterterrorism unit—until a catastrophic explosion during a Baghdad raid ended his career. After retiring, he brought his real-world experience to Hollywood as an actor and writer on CBS’s SEAL Team —but his real story was just beginning. In Part One of this conversation, Tyler shares what it’s like to feel your v...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Angela Foster. Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the top rated global podcast, High Performance Health. She is also the creator of BioSyncing®, a unique program designed specifically for women who want to optimise every aspect of their physical, mental and spiritual health for...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Paola Telfer. Paola Telfer is a serial entrepreneur with a passion to develop technology that improves lives. After a life-altering motor vehicle accident, Paola experienced the power of neurofeedback and recognized how it not only helped her recover, but also enhanced her focus and brain performance while also helping to deepen meditation a...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Autumn Smith. Autumn Smith suffered from debilitating digestive issues and crippling anxiety for most of her life. Specialist after specialist told her nothing could be done, and she was ready to give up. But as one final attempt at a life free of health issues, Autumn decided to harness the power of whole foods. She cleaned up her diet and...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Doug Evans,a pioneer in the plant-based health movement for over 20 years, and with a foreword by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., The Sprout Book empowers readers to embark on a plant-based way of eating that’s low-cost and accessible. The book shows us how easy it is to boost the nutrition of any snack, smoothie, or meal with sprouts. Doug dives into t...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel joins the “Heal Thy Self” Podcast with Dr. Christian Gonzalez N.D., to discuss a plethora of topics surrounding our Personal Healing Journey. Rachel dives into why she believes so many people are struggling with mental health issues today, the dangers of living our lives unconsciously, and some of the flagrant issues with western medicine. For more infor...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Jen Cohen,wellness entrepreneur, strategic advisor and educator whose recent TED talk “The Secret to Getting Anything You Want In Life” has gone viral - garnering over 5 million views in less than 2 years. She’s been a long-time authority in health and wellness where she has co-founded numerous companies, appeared on the cover of several FEA...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel joins Ben Azadi, author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex, and has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  In this episode, Rach...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Todd Herman, creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 90 Day Year, and author of the WSJ bestselling book, ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’, as well as ‘My Super Me’, a children’s book to help young kids navigate tough stuff. Todd dives deep into what he call...

Today on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel dives deep into her ongoing journey to abundance and peace in her life. Rachel dives deep into her personal story, and how her rough childhood experiences distorted her perception of herself and the world around her. However, Rachel notes that hitting “rock bottom” is oftentimes the stepping stone to a bright and peace-filled future. For more information...

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Alejandra Crisafulli, an award winning Master Coach and Global Speaker. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, training and development, Alejandra is considered one of the “pioneers” of the coaching industry. She has worked with over 2,000 coaching clients, trained over 300 coaches, guided entrepreneurs to scale into multi 6+ figure...

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Dr. Ralph Esposito, a naturopathic physician focused on optimizing healthspan and lifespan through nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental/emotional health and precision supplementation. He takes a personalized approach to preventive medicine by using evidence-lead tactics to teach people how to perform and feel their best while reducing the ris...

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Olivia Young, founder of “Box + Flow™”. Olivia dives into her bout with years of sexual trauma, and how her setbacks forced her to look within and begin the journey of Deeper Healing. Olivia continues, talking in depth about her healing journey, and how she was ultimately able to use her traumatic past experiences to propel her to where she...

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel celebrates her 100th podcast episode! Rachel dives into the TOP 5 Lessons she has learned after 100 episodes.. 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-coachi...