The Fit Farming Food Mom, Connie Nightingale

Insulin Resistance, it's a buzz word, but what is it really? Today in this breather episode I talk all about it and how our glucose transport system works in a basic understandable manner.

Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad, athlete, health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur. He has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in neurovascular physiology and has been educated at some of the top academic institutions in North America including University of Ottawa, the University of Western Ontario, and Yale University School of Medicine. He can be found at: https://drdwaynejackson.com/about/

Karen is a dynamic and influential figure in the health and wellness industry, dedicated to transforming lives through her passion for healthy living and overcoming addiction. As the founder of Sugar Free Revolution, she has emerged as a leading advocate for healthy eating and optimizing well-being. Karen's unwavering commitment lies in assisting individuals to heal their relationship with food, alcohol, and addictive substances from the inside out. With a wealth of experience working with clients grappling with addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorders, she recognized the pressing need for a comprehensive program that would empower individuals to overcome their sugar and carb addiction. Driven by her vision, Karen assembled a world-class team of experts, including doctors, nurses, dietitians, addictions specialists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, counselors, and trauma specialists. Together, they developed a cutting-edge treatment program that addresses the emotional, psychological, physiological, and spiritual aspects of addiction. The program encompasses a range of interventions, such as nutritional guidance, intensive trauma therapy, somatic breathwork, addictions counseling, meditation, art therapy, exercise, and more. Karen's impact extends beyond her revolutionary inpatient treatment program. She spearheaded The Sugar Free Revolution movement, utilizing her popular blog and website to disseminate valuable information and resources. As an accomplished author, her bestselling book, Sugar-Free: 8 Weeks to Freedom from Sugar and Carb Addiction, has resonated with audiences in the UK and South Africa, further solidifying her expertise in the field. Additionally, Karen's trailblazing initiatives include the establishment of the HELP: Harmony Eating & Lifestyle Program in 2012 and the organization of the inaugural LCHF Health Summit in Cape Town in February 2015. These ventures have brought together leading experts and enthusiasts, fostering collaboration and innovation in the pursuit of optimal health. Most recently Karen served as the Executive Director of CrossFit Health, a division of CrossFit, Inc. During her tenure from September 2017 to May 2023, she spearheaded a revolutionary function aimed at transforming global healthcare delivery. Harnessing the power of CrossFit's methodology, affiliates, and community, Karen led efforts to address the root causes of chronic disease. Her strategic goals encompassed establishing CrossFit as a trusted authority on health, bridging the gap between fitness and medicine, fostering extensive networking among healthcare professionals, and developing professional education opportunities focused on CrossFit Rx. Drawing inspiration from her personal journey, Karen embodies the principles she espouses on her Sugar Free Revolution website, blog, and online treatment programs. Her authentic dedication to healthy living serves as a testament to her unwavering belief in the transformative power of nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. Overall, Karen's multifaceted contributions and innovative approach to wellness make her a true pioneer in the field. Her unwavering commitment to helping individuals reclaim their health and vitality has inspired countless individuals worldwide to embark on their own transformative journeys toward a sugar-free and fulfilling life.

Today we have one of my absolute favorites on the show, Victoria Felkar. We dive down the hormone rabbit hole. Are you being sold a lie on social media? How many of the fitness influencer are enhanced? Is it a game of telephone where the information is lost along its journey through social media? We talk about performance enhancement, Females and PED's, Hormone replacement therapy, birth control and much more. This is one of my favorite guests to have on the show and she knocks it out of the park as usual. Victoria Felkar is a doctoral candidate conducting interdisciplinary research on women’s health, reproductive function, and pharmaceutical steroid hormones. With a unique background in both the hard sciences and humanities, her work offers a novel and critical perspective into the use of drugs for health and performance purposes within the female athlete population. Victoria’s research has achieved international awards and accolades within both academia and industry. Beyond academia, Victoria is an internationally respected educator and consultant within the fitness, bodybuilding and strength sector. Her unique multidisciplinary background has provided the perfect platform for pioneering work in athlete-centered coaching methods, integrated health-performance methods, and female athlete health. For the past 15 years, she has worked with a wide range of individuals and organizations, including top-level athletes and competitors, special populations, health professionals and strength coaches, and has lectured at events worldwide.Victoria’s professional experience and research are synergistic, providing her with the opportunity to continue to bridge the gap between academia and the industry. Her passion is building and sharing knowledge. Here's the podcast mentioned in the show with Scott & Dr. Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1YF9Uv2x9s&list=PLhB9QHZc60aj2tzC48MmeY03ULd6NUpzi&index=3 SWIS Videos: https://www.swis.ca/ https://www.victoriafelkar.com/ Instagram @victoriafelkar

Jenna Jeffries is a seasoned leader with three decades of experience, successfully guiding nearly 30 businesses to remarkable success in various leadership roles. As a fervent advocate of mental health healing, she champions the integration of therapeutic modalities for sustained patient outcomes. Jenna collaborates with psychologists and psychiatrists to explore alternative options for patients unresponsive to conventional therapies. She emphasizes the profound mind-body connection in enhancing patients’ lives for the long term through global keynote addresses. Her expertise in holistic healing aligns perfectly with the mission to integrate personalized therapies for comprehensive mental health care, making her an invaluable asset to the team. She is a Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Personal Trainer, Energy Healer, and born intuitive psychic medium. All her life has been about supporting others in their healing journey. In her early twenties, she had the transformative experience of meeting a client who was both an intuitive counselor and a hypnotherapist. This encounter profoundly changed her life. Despite the many challenges she has faced, she has thrived, embracing love, peace, grace, and strength. How, you ask? She chose to embark on a journey of education and deep personal development. This path led her to own several wellness clinics and medical spas, continually expanding her advanced education. She is committed to pursuing deeper knowledge of the self and discovering the most effective ways to coach others to truly thrive in their lives. Your success stories bring her joy every day! Jenna firmly believes that self-awareness fosters a profound wisdom that grants you the freedom to live an authentic life filled with truth and love.