Narado Powell CFT|CNS|CES
Narado Zeco Powell was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and as a child, he was underweight. When he moved to the United States at age 16, he was 5’11” and weighed 113 pounds. By age 18, he was inspired to learn more about fitness and nutrition and took a special interest in fitness. He spent 18 years educating himself by reading evidence based scientific articles, learning from mentors and trying different techniques. In 2018, he decided that he wanted to use his knowledge to help others.
Zeco carries 7 fitness and nutrition certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association. They include: 1. Certified Personal Trainer 2. Certified Nutrition Specialist 3. Corrective Exercise Specialist 4. Exercise Therapy Specialist 5. Transformation Specialist 6. DNA Based Trainer and 7. Weight Management Specialist. Having a large knowledge base allows him to work with a wide variety of clients. In addition, it allows him to design programs that are specific to his clients’ needs.
He shares his knowledge with others via several social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram. He is passionate about educating others and hopes to continue to learn, grow and adapt so that he can bring the most up to date and actionable content to his clients, followers and subscribers.
You can learn more about Zeco & his work on his weight management podcast, The Matter Over Mind Experience. Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Amazon, Google, Facebook or Apple Podcasts.
Jonathan Wolf is a CEO & Co-Founder of ZOE, a personalized nutrition company that uses some of these state-of-the-art techniques to offer targeted health advice to its customers.One of the most impressive things about ZOE is the speed and scale of its studies.
ZOE means life in Greek and they are committed to helping people live to their fullest. They are a health science company founded by Tim, Jonathan and George (George is the Greek!). They are running the largest in-depth nutrition study in the world, and the largest COVID science project with over 4m participants.
ZOE was designed to be something new. Their bet was that new technologies could enable scientific research at an unprecedented scale, allowing them to understand individual responses in the real world.
They also have their own podcast where they interview some of the top scientists in the world. You can subscribe to The Zoe Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Google, Facebook or Apple Podcasts.
Jennifer Fleischer is a Human Optimization Coach and wellness entrepreneur who has launched several businesses like MultiSport Fitness and Jennifer Fleischer Wellness. As a certified Nutritionist, Magnetic Mind Coach and Personal Trainer, Jennifer has launched a comprehensive wellbeing and intuitive program called Wildly Powerful. This all-encompassing approach and protocol embodies higher consciousness, an enlightened energetic lifestyle, human optimization nutrition, and inner wisdom to help others become aligned with their true end results, get in the flow, overcome resistance and ultimately, once and for all, create a life they love. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with her middle-school love (now married 29 years) and their 2 spawns, Jadelyn and Evan. She hopes to never ‘retire’ and rescue lots of dogs and farm animals.
First, we need to know what is testosterone and why it is important
Well according to Healthline
Testosterone is a hormone found in humans, as well as in other animals. In men, the testicles primarily make testosterone. Women’s ovaries also make testosterone, though in much smaller amounts.
Yeah, women make and use testosterone as well
The production of testosterone starts to increase significantly during puberty and begins to dip after age 30 or so.
Here are some things that can happen with low testosterone, especially in men
decreased sex drive
less energy
weight gain
feelings of depression
moodiness
low self-esteem
less body hair
thinner bones
In women, they can experience
low libido
reduced bone strength
poor concentration
depression
Again, testosterone is important for women as well
Now, there are many habits that can improve testosterone levels and I will discuss them in a follow-up short, but as promised, let’s discuss cortisol
Let’s begin with this PubMed study which has shown the administration of cortisol into the circulation at rest will result in reduced blood testosterone levels.
Many researchers have used these results to imply that physical exercise induced cortisol increases would perhaps result in subsequent reductions in circulating testosterone levels
Now, correlation does not necessarily mean causation, but what we do know is that excessive cardio can lower testosterone levels which is connected to lower testosterone, loss of muscle mass, etc.
Here is a another study from The University of Texas at Austin which indicates high levels of the stress hormone cortisol play a critical role in blocking testosterone’s influence on competition and domination, according to new psychology research.
Again, the link to the fantastic study is in the shownotes
Alexandra Ress-Sarkadi is a Functional and Holistic Nutrition Coach specializing in IBS, SIBO, and Gut Health. She is passionate about holistically helping individuals with chronic gut conditions by giving them the best tools to identify the root causes so they can finally take back control of their bodies and release the fear of foods.
After suffering from SIBO, Gastritis, low energy, food intolerances, mood changes for years, she made her health a top priority and reclaimed her vitality through good nutrition and lifestyle changes.
She firmly believes that our body can heal itself with a positive mindset and the right tools. Having good foundations is critical for gut healing which means learning how to nurture the body, cope with stress and mindset blockages, move the body, improve sleep, and so much more. She is here to show you that there is a way out.
It took a complete health crash to lead Kristen to create Living The Good Life Naturally in 2002. Autoimmune issues & a series of failed surgeries left Kristen bedridden & depressed.
Through research & looking for outside the box solutions, she discovered that to regain her health, she needed to create a strong foundation. That foundation included food as medicine & the number one building block for optimal health, Magenesium.
You can learn more about Kristen & her work with Magnesium @
It explains that experts are examining how Benzene, a cancer causing chemical ended up in sprays & lotions.
In July of 2021, Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall of several sunscreens from Aveeno & Nuetrogena because they contained Benzene, a known carcinogen.
Benzene is extremely volatile and impacts your health immediately.
To make things worse, Benzene is usually found in crude oil and gasoline.
J & J isn’t the only culprit
An article from news outlet WKRN details that the FDA asked to recall 40 bathes of sunscreens, including, but not limited to, Coppertone, CVS Health, Fruit of The Earth, Raw Elements, Sun Bum, Banana Boat, Top Care, Everyday & Elta MD.
The link to the full article is also in the shownotes
Dr. Alex Dragan began her Naturopathic journey in Montreal while completing her undergraduate degree in Biology. It was there as a varsity athlete that she was exposed to the healing influence that her profession could have while recovering from various injuries incurred on the playing field. The philosophies of Naturopathic Medicine resonated and took hold: treat the whole person while establishing root cause.
This fascination with the human body and its inherent healing powers inspired her to complete her studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC, one of only two such post graduate institutions in Canada.
Dr. Dragan was bestowed the Award of Clinical Excellence in her graduating year, an honour given to the practitioner who best demonstrates exemplary clinical diagnostic skills. She was a representative for ProMedics, a Canadian leader in herbal supplements, and spent time as a youth leader in sport and in community groups.
When she is not treating patients or learning more about natural therapies, you can find her in the forest searching for herbs, playing soccer at the field or creating delicious plant based meals.
Dr. Dragan has a strong passion for gut health, treating IBS, SIBO, IBD, Crohn’s, celiac as well as general GI disturbances (constipation, bloating). She also treats women’s health, fertility, hormones and chronic yeasts infections commonly.
Dr. Dragan is committed towards achieving individualized, compassionate and empowered care for each and every one of her patients.
Paola is a Holistic Nutritionist and Environmental Health Specialist that focuses on health optimization, which involves stimulating the body’s natural self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms to address root causes and symptoms. Gut health, drainage and detox, environmental toxins, and hormone imbalances are some of her main research focus areas.
